Come and join us for a ride! Due to insurance and liability, you can only ride with us once without being a member. Joining is easy: download the membership form and give the completed form and dues to the ride leader (or mail them in).
Before riding, please read the information on Ride Levels and Rider Responsibilities.
Check our calendar for exact locations & times, as well as contact information for the ride leaders.
Monday Rides
Starts first Monday in April at 5:30
• From Myles Elementary
• This is a flat route
• Turn back points for anyone wanting a shorter ride
For info contact Barb Padula at barb1332@yahoo.com
Tuesday Time Trials
Starts first Tuesday in May
• At the Griffiss Business Park, Perimeter Road
• Time trial begins at 7:00; people show up around 6:00 for warm-up
• Participants have a choice of a 5 mile or 10 mile time trial
• Please sign up to be a timer on our signup page. Riders must time at least twice to be eligible for jersey competition.
See calendar for TT coordinator contact information if you have questions about a particular week, or contact the board with any general questions.
Wednesday Night Rides
Starts first Wednesday in April
April—Start Time 5:30: Myles Elementary on Rt. 12B between Rt. 5 and Middle Settlement Rd.
The first routes are through flat areas in Westmoreland. Later rides may go up some hills on Rt. 12 and around Oriskany Falls.
May—Start Time 5:45: New Hartford High School on Daly Place.
A and B rides cover hillier terrain.
June—Start Time 5:45: Whitesboro High School on Rt. 291 in Marcy.
Very little flat! C rides avoid the bigger hills.
Alternate ride leaving from New Hartford High School at the same time
July—Start Time 5:45: New Hartford High School
August—Start Time 5:30: Whitesboro High School
Alternate ride leaving from New Hartford High School at the same time
September—Start Time 5:30: New Hartford High School
The Wednesday ride is a larger group that is broken up into A, B, and C groups. Approximate paces are:
C — 15 mph
B — 16 to 17 mph
A — 18 mph and up
Rides will last as long as daylight allows. The C group generally does 25-30 miles; A and B groups go 30 to 40 miles. The A and B groups take the same route, so if a rider can’t keep the pace, s/he can drop back to a slower group.
Contact Barb Padula at barb1332@yahoo.com
Thursday — Relaxed Ride
Starts first Thursday in April
• Leaves from Westmoreland Town Park at 5:45pm
• Moderate pace of about 12–16 mph
• 17–25 miles on a flat to rolling hills route
Those who want to go faster or more miles may do so, but the main body of the group will stay somewhat together by meeting up at turning points.
Riders are asked to park 2–3 cars in a row, close together on the grass to the left of the restrooms so that parkings is available for others who wish to use the park.
Contact Chris Ceely at 749-4218 with questions
Saturday – Slow & Easy Breakfast Ride
Starting in June
• Geared to new riders and those wanting a relatively easy ride
• About 20 miles or so.
• Relatively flat in the Westmoreland area
See calendar for ride leader contact information, as it changes weekly.
Saturday – Circuit Race Training
On select Saturdays starting at the end of March (See calendar for exact dates and starting times)
This is a circuit race training ride consisting of a 8 mile warm up then several times of a flat 6.6 mile loop in Westmoreland. All levels of riders are welcome. If a rider is dropped there is a short cut, or chance to turn around to rejoin the group. This is good practice for those who want to ride faster and get comfortable in a paceline.
Fall Cyclocross Training
Cyclocross at the Thompsons or the Kirkland Town Park on Tuesday evenings approx. 5- 7:30 pm. Start riding when you get there. What better way is there to end the riding season? Contact Margaret Thompson for more information.
Winter Training and Roller Races
Nothing like getting the legs (and heart) pumping as fast as they can. Tuesday nights December through March at the Thompson homestead. Contact Margaret Thompson for more information.
Annual Events
Club Ride and Picnic
Short & long ride options followed by good food, good drink, and good fun with new and old friends.
Kirkland Cyclocross Race Weekend
The NYCross Cyclocross clinic will be held on Saturday this year to go along with Sunday’s KCX race. Beginners can learn techniques and the ins and outs of ‘cross.
End of the Year Party
Wrap up the year at the End of the Year Banquet