“Soapstone - Turnpike - Fire Dept” Meet at 8:00 AM at 38 Ninth District Parking Lot, Somers, CT (across from Somers Fire Department) for a 24 mile scenic ride with minimal numbered highways and a few new roads on its way by or up Soapstone Mtn on Gulf Rd. The climb is optional, but rewarded with a stunning panoramic view from the tower adding about 2 miles and 200' of climbing for a total of about 26 miles and 1900’. The last 5 or 6 miles of the ride are almost entirely descending on quiet roads. Optional snack stop at Ellington Depot General Store at mile 15. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56292672 Leader: Dave Dunn (860) 597-1940 text and phone.
"Knightville Dam Adventure” - Ride departs at 10:00 AM from the rest area across from the Irving Gas Station,1400 Russell Rd. (Rt 20) Westfield, MA. Ride to Knightville Dam with optional climb to Knightville Dam Overlook. This is an out and back ride. 24.2 miles round trip. Add 4 miles for optional 2 mile climb to the overlook plus descent back to the picnic area. Total of about 1800 feet of elevation gain including the overlook, otherwise about 1600 feet. Beautiful scenery; some hills. Bring snacks/lunch for a stop at the picnic area below the dam. No stores. Leader: Susan Strange (413) 386-3030 (texts preferred)
“Hadley to Wild Roots” Depart at 9:00 AM from Railroad Ave., Hadley, MA. Park in parallel parking spots along the rail trail. Starting out with 7 miles on the rail trail, we will ride a total of 30 miles through Hadley, Northampton, Hatfield, Whately, Deerfield and Sunderland. Food stop at Wild Roots in Sunderland. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com . https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36174071
“Ride for the Rose” Ride departs at 8:00 AM from Walmart parking lot, 352 Palmer Rd, Ware, MA. Ride 30 hilly miles with breakfast at Rose 32 in Gilbertville at 8 miles. A stop at the Hardwick Winery and a great downhill then flat at the end of the ride. Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095.
“Union - Holland - Wales Loop” - Ride departs at 9:00 AM from the parking lot at the corner of Main & Spring Streets, Stafford, CT for 42 miles with 3000 ft of elevation gain with the last 8 miles mostly downhill (minus 580 ft). There will be a snack stop in Holland. Leader: Dave Dunn (860) 597-1940 text and phone. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39894919