Routes

Riders choose from among five distances–15, 30, 44, 64, or 100 miles–or may ride a 30-mile Class on Wheels led by Bike New York’s award-winning Bicycle Education Program.

Isn’t the Hudson River Valley hilly? Yes, the river cuts through beautiful hills and mountain ranges, but by staying close alongside it, our routes minimize climbing. In fact, the 15-mile route is the flattest route we offer at any of our events. You can do it!

15 Miles/Hudson Valley Rail Trail Loop: This route goes west across Walkway over the Hudson, continuing west along the recently-opened Hudson Valley Rail Trail to Lloyd, then returns across the walkway to finish at Dutchess Community College. Riders have the option to join a group ride led by experienced leaders.

• Cumulative elevation gain: 800 feet
• Minimum average speed: 5 mph*
• Hudson River bridges crossed: 1

30 Miles/Hyde Park Loop: This route goes across Walkway over the Hudson, continuing north to Hyde Park past the FDR Home, then loops east and south past the Eleanor Roosevelt Site (Val-Kill) to return to Dutchess Community College. Optional group ride.

• Cumulative elevation gain: 1520 feet
• Minimum average speed: 6 mph*
• Hudson River bridges crossed: 1

44 Miles/Southern Loop: A ride south along the Hudson River, across the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, north along the river, northwest along the Shawangunk Wine Trail, then east to Highland where cyclists cross Walkway over the Hudson to finish at Dutchess Community College.

• Cumulative elevation gain: 2,950 feet
• Minimum average speed: 8 mph*
• Hudson River bridges crossed: 2

62 Miles/Northern Metric Century: Follow the Hyde Park Loop north, continue farther north to Rhinecliff, ride across the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and back, then head south past Rhinebeck to rejoin the Hyde Park Loop.

• Cumulative elevation gain: 3,575 feet
• Minimum average speed: 10 mph*
• Hudson River bridges crossed: 2

100 Miles/River Century: A combination of the Southern Loop and the Northern Metric Century Loop, eliminating overlapping miles. Cyclists ride south and north of Poughkeepsie in a rough figure eight, crossing three Hudson River bridges.

• Cumulative elevation gain: 6,370 feet
• Minimum average speed: 14 mph*
• Hudson River bridges crossed: 3

* Average miles per hour not including 15-minute stops at rest areas.