Women's Catskills Mini Tour (Road and Gravel)

Sunday, July 31, 2022
Wheels roll at 10am, meet at 9:30am

Woodstock Dike Trailhead – located at 1285 NY-28 in West Hurley, NY. The Trailhead entrance is 5.3 miles West of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 Traffic Circle and approximately 1,500 feet West of the Stewart’s Shop by Zena Road.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40233111
34 miles. 1,500 feet. 65% paved 35% gravel.
Casual no drop ride, 12 mph pace

Join us for the Women’s Catskills Mini Tour. A 34 mile mini-tour around the Ashokan Reservoir. The route slowly winds around the reservoir, with stunning views of the water and Peekamoose mountain along the 2-mile pedestrian promenade, meanders off onto secluded woodsy back roads as it climbs around the west. At about mile 20 there will be a stop for cold local crafted drinks and sandwiches at Marty’s Mercantile. Eventually the route joins the Ashokan rail trail along the north side of the reservoir. This is a ride meant to connect folks wanting to explore and have fun on their bikes. There is one very short (30 yards) ‘hike-a-bike’ section where you will need to carry your bike through the woods.

Required: Signed Cycle Craft waiver (available at the meeting point); personal navigation with route downloaded; familiarity with group ride etiquette and responsibilities.

Suggested: Gravel bike or road bike with at least 700x30mm tires, footwear (tennis shoes or MTB clipless pedal/shoes) for the hike-a-bike section and for walking around at stops. Any ride that has a hike-a-bike section I suggest familiarity with poison ivy :-) and bug spray.