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The Discover Hudson Valley Ride begins and ends in Poughkeepsie, NY, and offers options for beginning riders up to experienced century 100-milers looking to explore the far reaches of the Hudson Valley.

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With routes passing Hyde Park and Rhinebeck mansions, county parklands, and frequent views of the majestic river, the ride is sure to become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

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At the post-ride festival at Dutchess Community College, open to the public, everyone can enjoy live music and food from local vendors, and each registered rider can pick up a free souvenir T-shirt.

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The 2013 Ride will take place Sunday, June 30.  Stay tuned for details!

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The 2013 Discover Hudson Valley Ride will take place on Sunday, June 30.  Register today!  Route Descriptions and special features are listed below:

Time Trial

For the first time,  Discover Hudson Valley Riders will have the option to challenge themselves with a noncompetitive time trial along the 33,50,75 and 100 mile routes.  The time trial is available along designated sections of each of these  routes to all riders at no additional cost.  Stay tuned for additional details on the location and for this new option!

Route Descriptions

Forgotten Bridge 3 County Tour——100 Miles

The Forgotten Bridge Three County Tour will take you across the Mid-Hudson Poughkeepsie Bridge pedestrian path and continue on country roads winding through apple farms of Ulster County where you will encounter your first rest stop at the Tony Williams Park and the head of the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. Refresh yourself and continue on the rail trail across the scenic Walkway Over the Hudson.  After leaving Poughkeepsie you will find yourself riding through the farmlands and rolling hills of Dutchess and Columbia County.  This ride will feature nine rest stops, a 1.4 mile time trial and approximately 7677ft of rolling hills for your riding pleasure.  Riders will have the option to drop back to the 75 mile route while riding.
Forgotten Bridge 2 County Tour ——75 Miles 
Similar to the 100 mile route, The Forgotten Bridge 2 County Tour takes risers across the Mid-Hudson Poughkeepsie Bridge pedestrian path and continues on country roads winding through apple farms of Ulster County. You will follow the same route of the 3 County Tour 100 mile up until it enters Columbia County.  This ride will feature seven rest stops, a 1.4 mile time trial and approximately 5462ft of rolling hills.  Riders will have the option to drop back to the 50 mile route while riding.
Walkway 50 —-50 Miles
The Walkway 50 will take you out and back to the 1st rest stop at Tony Williams Park on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and some low traffic roadways.  You will then leave Poughkeepsie heading into Dutchess County for some fantastic back roads, scenery and approximately 3762ft of climbing.   You will be treated to five rest stops and enjoy the opportunity to participate in a 1.4 mile time trial.  Riders will have the option to drop back to the 33 mile route while riding.
Walkway 33 —-33 Miles
The Walkway 33 will take you out and back to the 1st Rest Stop at Tony Williams Park on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and some low traffic roadways.  You will slide out of Poughkeepsie hardly noticed into Dutchess County and some fantastic back roads, scenery and approximately 2752ft of climbing.  You will be treated to three rest stops and enjoy the opportunity to participate in a 1.4 mile time trial.
“Hudson Valley Rail Trail Loop” —-15 Miles
The Hudson Valley Rail Trail Loop Tour will take you out to the Tony Williams Park Rest Stop and return you to the finish area with a combination of the Hudson River Walkway and some low traffic roadways.  This ride features one rest stop and approximately 1533 ft of climbing.

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