Upcoming Rides
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- 8AHP/G-/102121.421.40A dirty short ride for hot chocolate or coffeeJohn Blye
I love sunday morning rides, with 1 stop and no drops. I lead and sweep from the back riding a well tuned bike, carrying lots of hydration and nutrition, a blinking light in front and back, ready to roll (AIS) at 8:30 We are off to The Market at Union Hall with at least one (1) loop around Lake Katonah. Just follow me, and just in case off the front you go. I'm riding low and slow
- 9AB-/154040.040.00Bedford Mem Park - Scotts Corners 40Robert Blinken
By now you know to bring a bicycle with daytime lights and water.
Mile 17: (optional, we'll decide when we get near) bathroom break at Steve's Bagels in Ridgefied.
Mile 30: Brief coffee break in Scott's Corners
- 9AC/13.22727.327.30Salem and Marblehead tour (Day 2 of 2)Larry Koved
Leaving from the David Lynch Memorial park in Beverly, MA, cruise the streets of historic Salem, MA. Maybe we'll get to feel the Halloween vibe. Then head south to the Marblehead and cruise around the peninsula, along the coastline where we can. Take in the autumn sights, beautiful and historic homes, harbors and beaches. It's a relatively short ride, with time for lunch, and hopefully be able to hit the road before rush hour traffic.
David S. Lynch Memorial Park, where we'll be able to see Salem, MA across the Rams Horn Channel on the Danvers River. The park is situated on a point with views of the Atlantic Ocean to the East and Woodbury Cove to the west. At one time U.S. President William Howard Taft summered on the property. The site of his summer residence is now an elaborate Italianate Garden with a tea house. The Park also boasts a Carriage House.
We ride through many historic fishing villages in Marblehead, as well as the historic fishing village of Salem.
The route is very flat.
Here are a few pictures from last year. If we're lucky, we might get some moderate fall foliage as well. The RWG is tentative and likely to be updated - especially between Beverly and Salem where there was road construction last year.
No official lodging location is planned. Contact me if you would like suggestions of a (somewhat) reasonably priced places on Cape Ann.
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- 9:30AC+/13.73837.737.70Goldens/Peach Lake loopTom Sebastian
This is a repeat of the ride I tried to do on Saturday.
This is an oldie on familiar roads, winding our way clockwise up Delancy and around Peach Lake, stopping early at mile 18 at Hayfields. We will then head towards Ridgefield, avoiding hilly Mamanasco and looping back around, returning via Rt 116 and Rt 121. Will regroup regularly for all riders who can maintain the target pace.
Require 4 Definite riders by Monday eve 8 pm or ride cancels.
Please load route in your device before you get to the starting point.
Will text riders by 8:00 am Tuesday if we require to make any changes.
My cell# (914)393-0182.
- Thursday, October 8, 2026
- 4:30PA-/193332.632.60Thursday Night Training Ride*Bruce WellsThe longest climb of the series as we have to climb to the top of Chestnut Ridge, but we avoid the descent into Bedford, so less climbing than the Rt 22 loop. Back by dark, but bring a light. Ride leaves promptly. Sunset: 6:27pm *Unaffiliated Ride
Start: Waller Ave. Parking Lot, White Plains
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- 1PAll/111414.314.30New Member Orientation RideAaron Pinero
Are you new to Westchester Cycle Club? This ride is for you. We will provide an introduction to safe riding and expected practices on WCC group rides, then break into groups by level of speed and experience. You can expect to learn how WCC rides work and which level ride you might choose for your first regular club ride.
Anyone who can ride a few miles on their bike is welcome--depending on the number of ride leaders, we'll break up into groups at different distances, so you do not necessarily have to ride 15 miles. Please come with a bicycle in reasonably good repair with air in the tires, a helmet (required), a water bottle, and comfortable clothes for riding. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to gear up and sign in. We will meet in lot "West 1" on the SUNY Purchase College campus. Look for the cluster of cars with bicycles.
Advanced Signup is mandatory.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
If you're an existing ride leader interested in helping out, please sign up as I'll need help
- 9AHP/G/12.57070.070.00Lime Rock Epic*Eric Pier-Hocking
Hey all, I'll be doing the 70-miile Lime Rock Epic. Come out and join me!
*Unaffiliated Ride - 8AC+/14.3101101.4101.40"Cee" One Hundred Miles Once Last Time In 2026 - Third Try the Charm?Thomas Nee
Flat as a pancake. Well, almost. It's the Maybrook and Dutchess rail trails. One 2-3% railroad grade 400 foot climb that we do both ways.
When I posted this in September, it was all about capturing our summer fitness for one last 100 hurrahs. Now that's now longer the case due to two rained out dates.
So reposting at a slower 14.3mph - slower than I did last May as we'll have colder temps and be wearing more clothes. Mostly flat rail trail. The enemy here is you and the winds and the early Fall chill. Especially you, if you decide too go to hard early and blow up. Winds, well we can pray for tailwinds all the way back. If not, then we'll be going slower.
Only a few stops: 1) Hopewell Junction toilets both ways. Might be a water fountain still working; 2) one of the restrooms before or after the Walkway-Over-The-Hudson (WOTH); 3) at the food stop at a gas station outside of New Paltz. This isn't a luxury tour. It's a keep it rolling affair. Bring two full bottles and snacks to last 35+ miles.
Be realistic about your capabilities. You should turnaround and head back if you even have an inkling that this is too far. To the WOTH would be around 75 mile ride. We'll pass by the parking lot on our way back and you can also bail on the last loop to CT making it 88 miles. Ride leader may ask you to turn around if you're well off pace of the rest of the group.
- Thursday, October 15, 2026
- 4:30PA-/193332.632.60Thursday Night Training Ride*Bruce WellsThe longest climb of the series as we have to climb to the top of Chestnut Ridge, but we avoid the descent into Bedford, so less climbing than the Rt 22 loop. Back by dark, but bring a light. Ride leaves promptly. Sunset: 6:16pm *Unaffiliated Ride
Start: Waller Ave. Parking Lot, White Plains
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- 7:15AAll/133030.030.00Bike MS NYC**Steven Schwartz
This is a charity ride that I do every year in Manhattan. They close the West Side Highway and the FDR Drive to traffic, and the cyclists have the whole width of those roadways to circumnavigate the island of Manhattan at any pace you like. It's a great way to see Manhattan from a unique prospective. There are rest stops and a party at the finish with food, live music, and even a marching band to welcome you back. It's like a rolling party! Definitely my favorite ride in the city, and one everyone should try at least once.
There is a 30 mile and 50 mile route. Registration is $60 and there is a $250 fundraising requirement. You can get all the info you need here: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/pages/11642?eventID=2778.
*Unaffiliated Ride
- Thursday, October 22, 2026
- 4:15PA-/193332.632.60Thursday Night Training Ride*Bruce WellsThe longest climb of the series as we have to climb to the top of Chestnut Ridge, but we avoid the descent into Bedford, so less climbing than the Rt 22 loop. Back by dark, but bring a light. Ride leaves promptly. Sunset: 6:05pm *Unaffiliated Ride
Start: Waller Ave. Parking Lot, White Plains
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- 9AAll/1000.00.00Harvest Ride - Westport*LeaderlessLeaderless
Save the date for Harvest Ride, a special event that's an autumn extravaganza,
As the leaves turn and wind blows, riders leaving from the Westport train station will head to Silverman's Farm on Sport Hill Rd. in Easton, CT, for its annual Fall Fest. Fall Fest is an annual tradition at Silverman's. Fall foliage sets the backdrop for colorful displays of "New England" squashes, gourds and Indian corn. Hay bales and cornstalks provide a vivid backdrop for photo opportunities and consumption of treats such as cider donuts and apples you can purchase from the farm's market. This autumn extravaganza features nice country roads leading to the farm. On the way, we'll stop to view the famous Banks North Halloween displays. Get ready for some fall fun!
We last participated in this event on October 19, 2024. You can see the ride postings by West Rapaport, Andy Katell, and Bill O'Connell to get a feel for the route options.
Like in 2024, we plan to have multiple rides posted this year.
If you are a Ride Leader please go ahead and post the ride for this event!
*Unaffiliated Ride
Start: Westport Railroad Station - 9AB/16.76160.960.90Harvest RideAndy Katell
As the leaves turn and wind blows, riders leaving from the Westport train station will head to Silverman's Farm on Sport Hill Rd. in Easton, CT, for its annual Fall Fest. Fall Fest is an annual tradition at Silverman's. Fall foliage sets the backdrop for colorful displays of "New England" squashes, gourds and Indian corn. Hay bales and cornstalks provide a vivid backdrop for photo opportunities and consumption of treats such as cider donuts and apples you can purchase from the farm's market. This autumn extravaganza features nice country roads leading to the farm. On the way, we'll stop to view the famous Banks North Halloween displays. If needed, another stop for bathrooms, drinks, etc can be made on the return. Get ready for some fall fun!
Silverman's Farm is at 20.2 miles in Easton
Additional rest stop is Lily's Market at 42 miles in Weston
Banks North Rd for Halloween display viewing is at 50.5 miles
- 8:30AC/13.26160.960.90C Harvest RideAaron PineroThis is a C version of Andy's ride. We will stop at Silverman's Farm (Mile 21) and Lily's Market (mile 43) as well as admire the Halloween display (mile 51). This should be a great time and I hope to see you out there. You know the drill -- bring appropriate kit, supplies, and your bike in good working order. at Westport RR station parking lot NEW HAVEN-bound (northbound) side on Ferry Lane.
- Thursday, October 29, 2026
- 4PA-/193332.632.60Thursday Night Training Ride*Bruce WellsThe longest climb of the series as we have to climb to the top of Chestnut Ridge, but we avoid the descent into Bedford, so less climbing than the Rt 22 loop. Back by dark, but bring a light. Ride leaves promptly. Sunset: 5:56pm *Unaffiliated Ride
Start: Waller Ave. Parking Lot, White Plains
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- 8AHP/G/135656.356.30MHCC Gravel Goblin*Eric Pier-Hocking
I did this a couple years ago and it was a blast. Great roads. Great beers at the finish, from S & S Farm Brewery. If you've done Farmer's Daughter, the brewery is the first rest stop on that ride.
https://www.bikereg.com/gravel-goblin
*Unaffiliated Ride
* Unaffiliated ride. This ride is not affiliated with the Westchester Cycle Club, but listed as a courtesy to the local cycling community.