Boston Area Cycling

Please Read the Entire Description!....
The Weekly Wednesday Fitness Ride will begin on Wednesday 3/12/25 and continue into October. We will keep the same route during each month but change from month to month. The start time will remain the same but the route distances (and elevation gain) will increase as the days get longer and begin decreasing as the days get shorter later in the season.
***By responding YES to this event you are acknowledging and agreeing the fact that this is considered a Drop Ride and you have the ability to self navigate the route in the event you get very far ahead or fall very far behind the group...... ***
NOTE 1: This IS considered A Drop Ride. Because of the time constraint riders are expected / required to have GPS guidance or the route Cue sheet printed out to follow. If you need a printed Cue Sheet please message me directly a day or 2 before the ride....Failing to have some form of navigation may result in removal from this event.
Helmets, Lights (front & rear) and Hi-Viz clothing are strongly suggested.
The weeks route map can be viewed here a few days before each event...

NOTE 2: The RSVP will close each week at 4:00 pm on the day of the ride. After 5:00 pm I will be enroute to the meeting place, I will not be able to respond to or manage the attendance list during this time. If someone is not at the start it will be assumed they are not coming.
NOTE 3: The posted ride time is the start of the ride time NOT the show up at the meeting place time. Please arrive ahead of time to prepare and make any last minute adjustments to your bicycle

Please Read the Entire Description!....
The Weekly Wednesday Fitness Ride will begin on Wednesday 3/12/25 and continue into October. We will keep the same route during each month but change from month to month. The start time will remain the same but the route distances (and elevation gain) will increase as the days get longer and begin decreasing as the days get shorter later in the season.
***By responding YES to this event you are acknowledging and agreeing the fact that this is considered a Drop Ride and you have the ability to self navigate the route in the event you get very far ahead or fall very far behind the group...... ***
NOTE 1: This IS considered A Drop Ride. Because of the time constraint riders are expected / required to have GPS guidance or the route Cue sheet printed out to follow. If you need a printed Cue Sheet please message me directly a day or 2 before the ride....Failing to have some form of navigation may result in removal from this event.
Helmets, Lights (front & rear) and Hi-Viz clothing are strongly suggested.
The weeks route map can be viewed here a few days before each event...

NOTE 2: The RSVP will close each week at 4:00 pm on the day of the ride. After 5:00 pm I will be enroute to the meeting place, I will not be able to respond to or manage the attendance list during this time. If someone is not at the start it will be assumed they are not coming.
NOTE 3: The posted ride time is the start of the ride time NOT the show up at the meeting place time. Please arrive ahead of time to prepare and make any last minute adjustments to your bicycle

FYI/If Interested- 182 Hudson Avenue Chatham, NY 12037
Adding this for those who may be interested/unaware. I won't be doing this one.

RECOMMENDED BIKE TYPE(s):
-Gravel Bike with at least 35mm tires
-CX Bike with at least 35mm tires
-Fully rigid, hardtail or full suspension (full suspension not recommended) Mountain Bike
-Fatbike
-Hybrid Bike with at least 35mm tires

-A road bike is doable, but it will be a rough/harsh/jarring ride, and you will have much higher chance of getting a flat on the ride. It will also be sketchy on rough downhill descents.

RIDE DISTANCE OPTIONS AND COSTS:
-43 Miles: $97.10
-63 Miles: $97.10

REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.bikereg.com/farmers-daughter-gravel-grinder

EVENT WEBSITE: https://www.cbrc.club/

EVENT INFO/DESCRIPTION (As copied from the ride/race/event description):

The Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder (FDGG) is “the must do spring cycling event in the Northeast.” To celebrate, we've added the Farmer's Granddaughter, a shortened route with no off-road sections! Regardless of which course you ride, you'll be treated to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Northeast, with plenty of climbing, and plenty of fun descents to match. Named after the Chatham Brewery’s Rye IPA born and brewed in Columbia County in beautiful upstate New York, the ride offers a truly grand tour of northern Columbia County and surrounding areas.

All riders, regardless of route receive FDGG Swag and custom FDGG name plate There will be great food and support along the way, a meal at the finish, and if you're 21 years or older, you can also reward yourself at the finish with a free pint of Chatham Brewery’s Farmer’s Daughter Rye IPA.

Farmer's Daughter Start Time: 9:00 AM
Farmer's Granddaughter Start Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Columbia County Fairgrounds 182 Hudson Avenue Chatham, NY 12037

https://www.google.com/maps/dir//182+Hudson+Ave,+Chatham,+NY+12037/@42.3512238,-73.6082976,16.25z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89ddf3b47d752a23:0x4f6fd022959b8e07!2m2!1d-73.6042514!2d42.3509977?entry=ttu

Finish Food: This year your entry fee includes a full meal featuring chicken burritos cooked on site. We'll also have vegetarian and vegan meals available.

Camping is available Saturday night.
On-site camping for pop-ups, sprinter vans and tents at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, Saturday night (5/18/24) NO RV's
60 sites available
Bathrooms available on premises

Farmer's Daughter - Course description: The FDGG course is approximately 63 miles long, with about 6,000 feet of climbing - almost entirely on dirt roads with some sections of off-road thrown in. 2 sections will be on trails or double track trail. The first off-road section on Highland Road has been removed,because of the huge bottleneck it caused. We're always exploring and if we find a trail that works, we'll consider adding it.

A gravel bike or cross bike, is optimal for the course, and a hard-tail mountain bike would also work well.

The Farmer's Daughter route has 3 fully supported aid stations, portable toilets, and sweep vehicles. Be sure to carry some food and water as well as spare tubes, tools, and a pump. Be prepared for a challenging, but FUN ride!

Farmer's Daughter Course Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45038404

Farmer's Granddaughter - Course Description The route is approximately 43 miles in length with 3,700 feet of climbing. Course is the same as FDGG until the off-road section at mile 26 (Hand Hollow).

There are NO OFF ROAD SECTIONS ON THIS ROUTE! Riders will pass by 2 of the fully supported aid stations, including the Bountiful Bread aid station. Portable toilets and sweep vehicles will be provided.

A gravel bike or cross bike, is optimal for the course, and a hard-tail mountain bike would also work well.

Farmer's Granddaughter Course map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45033085

Two fully supported aid stations, portable toilets, and sweep vehicles will be provided. Be sure to carry some food and water, as well as the usual spare tubes, tools, and pump. Be prepared for a challenging, but fun ride!

Proceeds from the Farmer’s Daughter Gravel Grinder will benefit many organizations in Columbia County, including the Columbia Land Conservancy, Performance Spaces for the 21st Century (PS21), Kinderhook Tri-Village Rotary Club, and Crellin Park Pump Track in Chatham, NY.