Travel Gravel - with GrNY.org

Description: The goal is to post a Travel Gravel ride once a month. The objective is to ride some awesome gravel routes that are outside of our local area ~ generally within two hours of Ridgefield.

Early start due to expected heat in the afternoon. Post ride grub and drink will be at O'Connors Public House, across the tracks. The route ends at the pub. There is a small outdoor patio on the side road. That said, if we have more than a few people, we'll probably go AROUND THE BACK to their larger outdoor area. Normally, you walk through the pub to get there, but you can usually go around the side of the building and through an opening in the fence (and bring your bike if you cannot lock it inside your car).

This event is considered a Meet UP event⁽¹⁾ for RBC members. Travel Gravel #5 will be starting in Pawling, NY.  We will be riding with folks from GrNY.org. They have multiple routes posted on their website (I'll be riding the Medium route). Please see their website to download your desired route and gather more information. Also, see the GrNY Strava  site to join their club (It's free to join), sign their waiver and RSVP for the event.

We start in Pawling (Train Station parking lot) 
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fcxnP7CYa3vZoUxd9

GrNY asks for a small one-time annual contribution to keep their wheels rolling:

• Venmo: @GravelNY.  Verification number: 0812.  You’ll see Steve’s name associated with the account.
• Suggested contribution of $10 per member for the entire year.  This covers the increase in our insurance for each new member.  Contributions above $10 will help cover other club expenses.

⁽¹⁾ RBC Meet UP events are not RBC rides. They are rides from another organization, and as such, RBC members need to sign up and accept the terms of the organization that is running the event. The posting of the event in the RBC calendar are for informational purposes and to facilitate member meet ups for the event.

RIDERS MUST HAVE GRAVEL TIRES. "Recommended" tire width would be 38mm or larger. No road tires allowed on this ride. Riders with road tires will not be checked in and will not be covered under club insurance.

Start Time: 8:00am Wheels down. Please arrive at least 15 min earlier

Skill Level: All Skill Levels

Asphalt Pace: 12 -16 mph average

Gravel Pace: 6-12 mph average (Terrain dependent)

Route: Download routes from the GrNY.org website

Ride Leader: Jim Lott

Check Wild Apricot for updates and cancellations.

By signing in, you agree to RBC Waiver and RBC Rules and Etiquette

All Riders are required to 

• ride in groups of 6 or less,

• follow all traffic/trail rules,

• know & follow RBSC Group Ride Rules & Etiquette,

• bring the route uploaded onto gps, phone or cue sheet