Activities on Saturday, July 24
Harlem Valley is a wonderful place to spend a weekend--or longer! Cyclists are encouraged to explore the area and/or participate in a group ride offered through Bike New York the day before the big ride.
Group Rides • Things to Do in Millerton
Group Rides
Group rides on Saturday allow cyclists to explore beautiful areas not covered on Sunday's ride. Riders have a choice of three routes with varying lengths and difficulty, each designed to be a bit less strenuous than the comparable distance on Sunday. By combining various distances on Saturday and Sunday, cyclists can achieve weekend mileage of between 50 and 175 miles.
All rides are "club style" format, with each led by one or more experienced leaders and minimally supported with a SAG vehicle. The routes will not be marked, but riders will be given cue sheets. Water and sports drink will be provided at the start and finish. Riders are expected to bring the basics: helmet (mandatory), plenty of water (bottles and/or hydration pack), spare tube, tire levers, pump, energy snacks, sunscreen, money, rain gear if threatening. Riders may bring or buy lunch.
Saturday rides are open exclusively to riders registered for Sunday's Harlem Valley Rail Ride; there is a modest additional fee. Rides start and finish at Eddie Collins Memorial Field in Millerton. [Directions >] Parking is available at the field.
75 Miles/Group Ride A
Meeting time: 8:30 a.m., departure: 8:50 a.m.
A long and scenic ride through Dutchess and Columbia Counties. Traveling north and west from Millerton, cyclists will circle around Winchell Mountain to Pine Plains in northern Dutchess County. From here, the ride continues north to Ancramdale, Copake, and Copake Falls before returning along the northern section of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Riders should expect to maintain an average riding pace of 15 miles an hour or greater.
50 Miles/Group Ride B
Meeting time: 8:50 a.m., departure: 9:10 a.m.
A scenic loop of southeastern Columbia County. Traveling north from Millerton, cyclists will visit Ancramdale, Copake, and Copake Falls before returning along the northern section of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Riders should expect to maintain an average riding pace of 12 miles per hour or greater. Rolling terrain with some hills.
25 Miles/Group Ride C
Meeting time: 9:10 a.m., departure: 9:30 a.m.
A scenic "up and back" ride from Millerton to Copake Falls in Columbia County. Cyclists will return to Millerton along the northern section of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Rolling terrain. Riders should expect to maintain an average riding pace of 10 miles an hour. This is the only Saturday ride open to children age 14 and under.
Fees: $10 for adults, $5 for children 14 and under. All participants must be signed up for the Harlem Valley Rail Ride as well. You may register on Saturday morning for the Sunday ride, but please arrive early. Proceeds support the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association's important work to extend and preserve the rail trail.
Registration Details >
Things to Do in Millerton
Make the most of your trip by spending time in this wonderful town, voted one of America's top 10 coolest small towns by Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine. Activities include:
Harlem Valley is a wonderful place to spend a weekend--or longer! Cyclists are encouraged to explore the area and/or participate in a group ride offered through Bike New York the day before the big ride.
Group Rides • Things to Do in Millerton
Group Rides
Group rides on Saturday allow cyclists to explore beautiful areas not covered on Sunday's ride. Riders have a choice of three routes with varying lengths and difficulty, each designed to be a bit less strenuous than the comparable distance on Sunday. By combining various distances on Saturday and Sunday, cyclists can achieve weekend mileage of between 50 and 175 miles.
All rides are "club style" format, with each led by one or more experienced leaders and minimally supported with a SAG vehicle. The routes will not be marked, but riders will be given cue sheets. Water and sports drink will be provided at the start and finish. Riders are expected to bring the basics: helmet (mandatory), plenty of water (bottles and/or hydration pack), spare tube, tire levers, pump, energy snacks, sunscreen, money, rain gear if threatening. Riders may bring or buy lunch.
Saturday rides are open exclusively to riders registered for Sunday's Harlem Valley Rail Ride; there is a modest additional fee. Rides start and finish at Eddie Collins Memorial Field in Millerton. [Directions >] Parking is available at the field.
75 Miles/Group Ride A
Meeting time: 8:30 a.m., departure: 8:50 a.m.
A long and scenic ride through Dutchess and Columbia Counties. Traveling north and west from Millerton, cyclists will circle around Winchell Mountain to Pine Plains in northern Dutchess County. From here, the ride continues north to Ancramdale, Copake, and Copake Falls before returning along the northern section of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Riders should expect to maintain an average riding pace of 15 miles an hour or greater.
50 Miles/Group Ride B
Meeting time: 8:50 a.m., departure: 9:10 a.m.
A scenic loop of southeastern Columbia County. Traveling north from Millerton, cyclists will visit Ancramdale, Copake, and Copake Falls before returning along the northern section of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Riders should expect to maintain an average riding pace of 12 miles per hour or greater. Rolling terrain with some hills.
25 Miles/Group Ride C
Meeting time: 9:10 a.m., departure: 9:30 a.m.
A scenic "up and back" ride from Millerton to Copake Falls in Columbia County. Cyclists will return to Millerton along the northern section of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Rolling terrain. Riders should expect to maintain an average riding pace of 10 miles an hour. This is the only Saturday ride open to children age 14 and under.
Fees: $10 for adults, $5 for children 14 and under. All participants must be signed up for the Harlem Valley Rail Ride as well. You may register on Saturday morning for the Sunday ride, but please arrive early. Proceeds support the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association's important work to extend and preserve the rail trail.
Registration Details >
Things to Do in Millerton
Make the most of your trip by spending time in this wonderful town, voted one of America's top 10 coolest small towns by Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine. Activities include:
- Watching the glass blowers at work at Gilmor Glassworks on Main Street
- Greenscape Farm Market
- Sidewalk Sale on Main Street
- Evening suggestions: first-run movies, fine and casual dining, amazing star gazing, and more.
