Catskill Epic Bicycle Road Race

Catskill bicycle race

This bicycle race is Stage 1 of the Tour of the Catskills road race, held August 1, 2010 starting from Hunter Mountain Resort. (map to start)  Ride organizers list the 52 mile course as featuring 2900 ft. of climbing, with a maximum grade of 12%, but RideWithGPS gives it 4500 ft. View 51 mile ride… Continue reading Catskill Epic Bicycle Road Race

Wandering Northwest Columbia County

Miles of quiet farm country in the west, beautiful hilltop views and long downhill cruising in the east, and several historic sites. A favorite from Ken and Sharon Roberts' "Bike Hudson" site. Start:  Town Hall, Ghent NY Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Cycling Southeast Columbia County

Cycling Southwest Columbia County

This ride from Ken Roberts' Bike Hudson site starts at the intersection of County Rt. 10 and Old County Rt. 82 in Taghkanic, NY Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Lakes of Harriman Park Ride

Stony Point to Harriman Lakes bicycle ride

32 miles, hilly, pretty riding through the mountain lakes of Harriman Park and alongside the Hudson River, from the BikeHudson site. Some long or steep climbs. Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Cycling between the Hudson and the Catskills

Hudson River bicycle ride

This 51 mile bicycle ride starts at Dutchman's Landing Park in Catskill, NY.  The route as shown heads north along the west side of the Hudson River, then loops back through the Catskill foothills for a total of 51 miles. Thanks to Ken and Sharon Roberts for their web site Bike Hudson Valley where I… Continue reading Cycling between the Hudson and the Catskills

Hudson Valley Bike Maps

Hudson Bike Maps

An interactive list and map of cycling routes throughout the Hudson Valley of New York State, produced by Ken Roberts and Sharon Marsh Roberts Maps : List of Maps Main Map of Routes [List ] routes map Shorter routes map  [List] Off-street gentle map  [List by Difficulty - Map by Area | Favorites | Other… Continue reading Hudson Valley Bike Maps

Erie Canal Heritage Trail

Erie Canal Heritage Trail

The Erie Canal Heritage Trail follows a former towpath 85 miles along the Erie Canal, from Lockport, New York, to Palmyra, New York .  Trail Access: Lockport I-90 to Depew Exit 49. Rt 78 (Transit Road) north 15 miles. Right on Rt 31 east 2.5 miles. Left on Cold Springs Road 0.5 miles to parking.… Continue reading Erie Canal Heritage Trail

Adirondack Lakes Cycling Loop

Adirondack Lakes bicycle ride

This 80-mile bicycle tour in the Lakes Region of the Adirondacks in New York State follows a varying terrain, often relatively flat but including some good climbs as it skirts south of the High Peaks region. Our ride heads west from North Creek, NY on Route 28, which has a wide shoulder and is marked… Continue reading Adirondack Lakes Cycling Loop

Farm Ride, New Paltz NY

New Paltz Farm Ride

This ride was created by M. Bergen and is on Ken and Sharon Roberts' Bike Hudson site. Download the Cue Sheet Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

New Paltz – Kingston NY cycling loop

New Paltz - Kingston bicycle ride

This ride is featured on Ken and Phoebe Roberts' Cycling in the Hudson Valley site. Download the Cue Sheet Start: Main St. at the New Paltz - Minnewaska Bridge and the intersection with the Walkill Valley Rail Trail. Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Harlem Valley Rail Trail

The Harlem Valley Rail Trail is currently two sections totaling 15 paved miles through rural Dutchess and Columbia County. the currently built section of a proposed 46-mile rail trail in the Harlem Valley and Taconic Hills of eastern New York. You may connect the two sections by using NY Rt. 22 or local roads closer… Continue reading Harlem Valley Rail Trail

Central Adirondack Trail

The 153-mile Central Adirondack Trail begins above the Hudson River in Glens Falls and travels north to the shore of Lake George, then reaches its northern arc as it passes through Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake, then heads south to Rome NY. Downloads: Garmin Training Center (.tcx)  GPX Track (.gpx)  Google Earth (.kml) View… Continue reading Central Adirondack Trail

Tour de Farm, Easton NY

Schuylerville Tour de Farm

Third Annual Tour de Farm Bike-a-thon, fun, healthy and educational bike ride highlighting the scenic landscapes of the upper Hudson River Valley. Riders can choose between a 15 and a 35 mile route. Each route tours the farmland and historic sites within the "view shed" of Saratoga National Historical Park, Sunday, July 29, 2012. The… Continue reading Tour de Farm, Easton NY

Saratoga Springs – Sacandaga Lake Loop

A scenic Saratoga Cycling Club 85 mile ride from Saratoga Springs NY to Great Sacandaga Lake. Rolling with a few moderate hills. Downloads:  Garmin Training Center (.tcx)  GPX Track (.gpx)  Google Earth (.kml) Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Awesome Ausable

Ausable bicycle ride

This Green Mountain Bicycle Club ride explores the other side of Lake Champlain along the Ausable River in the foothills of the Adirondacks in New York State. This challenging ride follows the Ausable River from Port Kent to Lake Placid with shorter options by simply turning around.  Bring money for the ferry if going to/from… Continue reading Awesome Ausable

Holi Terror

Holi Terror is a Niagara Frontier Cycling Club ride, starting from the starting from Holimont Ski Area near Ellicottville, NY. route Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course Print PDF cue sheet (requires RWGPS login)

Lake George century ride

The Lake George Centurion originates at Beach Road on Lake George in New York State. The ride features over 7000 ft of climb over the 100 mile course. route Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course Print PDF cue sheet (requires RWGPS login)