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Typical rides are held (Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun & Holidays) at 8:30 am in the warmer months and 9 am in the cooler months. Ride times do vary, so please check our ride calendar for actual start times.
VR Harlem Valley Rail TrailMillerton/Copake Falls 30 miles r/t |
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Date: October 17, 2026 @10:00 AM Start: Wassaic -Metro North sta. pk lot on NY RT 22 Leader: Chris Ruona Email: cruona@yahoo.com Phone: +15165514486 Route Link: https://www.hvrt.org/the-trail |
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| Notes: This multi-pace ride starts at 10:00 AM at the Wassaic -Metro North sta. pk lot on NY RT 22, prox. 32 miles N. of I-84. You can ride up to 45 miles or more to Copake Falls, or you can shorten it to 22 by turning around in Millerton. A gradual upgrade for the first half of the trail (600-1000’ vertical). Restrooms located at various points on the rail trail (mostly portable toilets) BUT NONE AT THE STARTING POINT. Food break in Millerton where various food and restroom options are available. For additional information about the trail and a map, go to: https://www.hvrt.org/the-trail. No go in rain. Please RSVP by Friday Oct. 16. I will be riding a C+ pace; however, you can join other rider paces, or go solo. Your distance is flexible. |
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This ride is closed
| CAT | Cruise (mph) | Avg (mph) |
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Open |
23-29 | 19-23 |
AA+ |
22-28 | 18-20 |
AA |
20-23 | 18-19 |
A+ |
19-22 | 16-17 |
A |
17-20 | 15-16 |
B+ |
15-18 | 14-15 |
B |
14-17 | 13-14 |
C+ |
12-15 | 12-13 |
C |
11-14 | 10-12 |
MB |
Varied levels with details in ride description | |
VR |
Ride is banded everyone who pedals stays together | |
EV |
Event rides with various categories | |
If you aren’t sure you can keep the cruising speed or the average, please start out with a slower classification.
Contact the appropriate Ride coordinator listed below.
Christopher Callahan
516-305-7966
AA+/AA Rides
Rich Rein
201-572-1320
Paul Santoro
516-225-4044
A Rides
Willie Romero (weekdays)
516-776-1432
Leah Landro (weekends)
516-491-8014
Cathy Casamassina
516-287-6093
C+/C Rides
Fred Itkin
631-457-0206
MB Mountain Biking
Mark Snyder
516-795-9047
Overall Ride Coordinator
Interested in riding with MPBC, but have questions? Email Paul Casamassina
516-996-2020