Ride Start Location: Saratoga State Park, Gideon Putnam Parking Lot
Ride Start Times: Ride will start at 7:30 a.m. Please be courteous to others and be there fully ready to ride by 7:30 a.m.
Mileage: 54 miles
Directions: Turn Left into park onto Ave. of the Pines, at about 8/10 mile bear Left at Y, go to stop sign, turn Left and then turn Right into Gideon Putnam parking lot. (Use Ave. of the Pines entrance, not the other entrance further south on Rte. 9 to avoid park entrance fee.) You may want to park in the lot next to the Gideon Putnam Lot. That is where I will be. The Gideon has been more strict with their parking esp. if they have an event going on.
Terrain: This ride is full of rolling hills with a few shorter climbs. Nothing even close to what we've done the past two weeks as far as steepness and duration of the climb goes. A lot of these we've done before.
Notes: 1.) There are rest stops at mile 15 and 25 (water/bathroom only), and at 33 (Stewarts).
2.) This week Melissa will be Sagging the ride again. Tom Carrol will be our sweeper this week.
The Sag will be equipped with the usual water, gels and bars. Feel free to put beverages, and food in the coolers. Melissa's cell number and Tom's will be on the cue sheet just in case you need us during the ride. A good idea is to put these numbers in your contacts in your phone and keep them there for the season.
3.) Make sure you bring all gear necessary for your ride. This includes a Helmet, tools to fix a flat (spare tube, tire levers, etc.), water bottles and any food items you wish to have during your ride.
