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 Sullivan County BIke Tours, Rentals, Sales and Service RAIL TRAIL IS OPEN! - It's OFFICIAL! A no traffic, cinder base RAIL TRAIL open to all walkers, runners, hikers and bikers! And with a good snow base, snowshoeing & cross-country skiing will be added to the list of activities!
Bring your sneakers or bike out for a test hike/ride NEXT SUNDAY, December 2, and if you can be so kind as to also lend a helping hand to pretty things up, we'll be very grateful! More information on how you can help make your trail better....800.516.0422 x 3 or visit www.libertybiketrail.org! UPCOMING EVENTS - STAY IN SHAPE EVERY WEEK with Virginia - Bring your trainer to the shop and work out with the group on our deck overlooking the river with tunes turned up. All levels welcome! We'll have 3 levels of workouts to fit various abilities. Workouts will concentrate on a rotation of several topics: pedal technique (spinning), hill climbing, strength, speed and endurance. Ride leader / Instructor will be Virginia and or Charlie. BIKE GROUPS IN YOUR HOMETOWN - I will be gathering data from YOU to help you organize your own bike group. To start, rides will be up casual and up to 10 miles during the week. But as YOU will be organizing them with other like minded cyclists, YOU determine the time and days! Interested? Yes / Maybe? Send Email to ceesiii(at)hotmail.com | | SHOP RIDES | Saturdays through 10/31 10:00 9:30 a.m. start
10 - 30 miles Easy or Moderate | No one left behind! Route maps provided. Rides from shop. Rides tailored to group that shows up to ride. | Sundays through 10/31 9:00 8 am start or later 50-70 miles Moderate or Hard | Call for reservation and time of ride. Group size limitations apply. Know your route, riders not up to group pace may be left behind. Call Saturday 845-439-4590 before 5:00 pm. | Ride Levels: | Family............................go at your own pace, go as far as you want, usually out and back courses Easy...............................10-13 mph pace, terrain flat to slightly rolling, distances 10-30 miles Moderate........................13-16 mph pace, terrain slightly rolling or may have some hills, 25 - 50 miles Hard...............................17-20 mph pace, terrain slightly rolling to very hilly, 50 miles and up |
| | TOURS & EVENTS | E-MAIL | To subscribe to weekly / bi-weekly update E-Mail: send request to ceesiii(at)hotmail.com | June 9, 2007 11:30 am 5K Run/ Walk Parade at 1pm PICTURES '07 | TROUT PARADE and TROUT RUN 5K Fun Run and Walk followed by the annual Trout Festival and Parade. Livingston Manor comes screaming to life with tons of activities; the Celebration of the Arts includes Art, Food Vendors, Floats, Marching Bands, Music on Stage, Entertainment, Side Walk Sales, Face Painting and more! Check out last years parade fun! CHECK OUT 2007 PHOTOS and RACE RESULTS | June 30, 2007 11:00 pm 6, 12, 18 miles Family and Easy CANCELLED New Date to follow | RIDE BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON! Come Ride by the Light of the Full Moon after dark along a 6 mile loop course skirting the Beaverkill River, cross over a Covered Bridge and discover the mystery of nature after dark! Hybrid, Mountain or Comfort bikes highly recommended. Rough road not suitable for Road bikes. Rentals available at discounted rate for this ride. Headlight, tail light and Helmets Required! Must PRE-REGISTER for event! Call shop at 845-439-4590 or visit. | July 7, 2007 10:00 am GREAT TIME SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! | WALNUT MOUNTAIN TOUR & DIRT DEMO 2007 Guided Mountain Bike Tours - all skill levels welcome! DIRT DEMO! Try new HARO MOUNTAIN BIKES for FREE! Amateur Time Trials and More! Bike Rentals will be available at a nominal fee. Sponsored by www.LibertyBikeTrail.org Visit them for more information, Registration required! | July 8, 2007 8:00 am 77 miles COMPLETED | Barkaboom 77 Miler Meet at 7:30am. Ride starts at 8am. Route: Loop around the Catskills, from Livingston Manor to Frost Valley, Big Indian, Margaretville, south via Barkaboom Rd (4 miles and 1,000 elevation gain), then to Livingston Manor.
Map: http://www.sullivanstriders.org/barkaboom.html | July 14, 2007 9:00 am 10, 60 miles Easy to Moderate and Family COMPLETED | ROSCOE O&W TRAIN DAYS and BIKE RIDE Course is flat to rolling along Old 17, hugging the East Branch of the Delaware River crossing back and forth over the once active O&W Train right of way. Go as fast or slow as you want to admire the homes and veiws on this quiet "out-and-back" course. Afterwards, come into the newly remodeled Roscoe O&W Museum for their annual Open House! | July 22, 2007 9:00 am 10, 35 miles Easy to Moderate and Family Pictures | NARROWSBURG RIVERFEST and BIKE RIDE Back roads skirt the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River on a shaded course which takes short dips and rises for 10 miles out. Out and Backers will enjoy scenic views coming and going. Course continues for 25 more miles and immediately starts packing in the hills to Callicoon. Catch your breath on the flat section along NY 17B only to hit more hills through Fosterdale. Enjoy your last 10 miles of well earned downhills into Narrowsburg. Stop in at the Riverfest where your non-biking friends / family perhaps already are! Food, games, art, country shops and music are provided with other activities in this Annual Street Fair. | July 28, 2007 7:30 am 100 miles Completed | BLOOMIN' VALLEY CENTURY meet by 7:00am at Quickway Diner in Bloomingburg. Zig-zagging accurate 100 mile flat route to New Paltz and back on back roads. Ride starts at 7:30am. Ride website: http://www.sullivanstriders.org/BV100.html | Aug 11, 2007 Time TBA 10 to 30 miles Pictures | PANCAKE BREAKFAST BIATHLON Ride, Eat, Ride (5-15 miles, 2 stacks, 5-15 miles) You got in training with the "Pancake Ride", now do the MAIN EVENT - the Pancake Breakfast Bi! Mike will be hosting the event with his famous buckwheat blueberry pancakes! Amateur & Beginner Ride, Eat, Riders welcome! | Aug. 12, 2007 7:00 8:00 am 116 miles Pictures | 116 Mile LOOP AROUND THE CATSKILLS Picture Perfect Riding! You'll love the views on this spectacular ride through the Catskills! Century Riders, Don't Miss This Ride! Meet at 6:30am. Ride starts at 7am. Route: Loop from Liv. Manor to Frost Valley, Big Indian, Margaretville, Downsville, East Branch, Roscoe, Liv. Manor).
Map: http://www.sullivanstriders.org/BikeLM111miler.JPG | | | Aug 25, 2007 130 Miles 7:00 am Aug 26, 2007
Completed But No Pictures and No Pain! | BLOOMIN' CRAZY Is there a 130 miler in your future? Well, here's one for the long distance rider. Flat as you can get East of the Shawagunks from Bloomingburg to New Paltz (lunch), ride by the historic D&H Canal and O&W RR region of Rosendale (made famous by the quality cement produced there for use in the Washington Monument & other historic architecture) and Kingston (2nd lunch - why not?) back to New Paltz (an ice cream? or beer?) and home. Great distant views of the mountains (yeah - they look wonderful when you're not climbing on them!) and all the regions historic little homes enroute.
| Sept. 1, 2007 Sept. 3, 2007
9:30 am Up to 30 or 70
55 miles Moderate Completed | NO-LABOR DAY RIDE (CANCELLED - ROAD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING)
or IN-LABOR DAY RIDE You will be going up several of Sullivans Finest Hills. Great challenges, views and descents await B+ and A level riders | | Sept. 2, 2007 Completed Next Years is Aug. 31, 2008 | Xterra Tri-athlon Visit their web site: http://www.triandduit.com/XterraOnteora.asp for more information and for race results / pictures.
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9:00 am 35 miles Moderate 10-12 mile ride option: Denver to Vega & further PICTURES | ARKVILLE TRAIN and BIKE RIDES (follow the Color Series #3 moved to new date) Do the Triathlon: Bike Ride ~ Eat ~ Train Ride or as a Single Event OH MY GOODNESS, WHAT VIEWS!!! Despite most train lines going by the wayside back in the 1950's, this section remained active as a scenic train ride. And this bike ride validates it's existence. You'll experience the splendor of the Catskills with no obstructions (like car doors or roofs - ick!). Imagine rolling along with wide open views of glorious tree covered mountains surrounding you. Terrain has a few steady grade hills, some rolling sections and long flat runs. TRAIN RIDE & EATS: Afterwards grab a quick lunch "to go" or eat with us at the Cafe de Paris. The Arkville Stations hosts rides taking in different mountain vistas for a 1 3/4 hour round trip ride. * Trains depart 11:00 a.m. and and 2:00 p.m. at a Nominal Cost.
| Sept 29, 2007 2 + 2 mile Hike & Bike Easy to Moderate | ALDER LAKE HIKE and BIKE RIDE Ride Completed - see Pictures | Oct 6, 2007 Oct 7, 2007
9:30 am 50 miles Moderate 
Completed | TOUR DE SQUEAK (follow the Color Series #1) "Squeaky Toys Optional" but highly desirable! We'll take you rolling through the Catskill mountains dressed in fall colors, past farms, shaded streams, and a Covered Bridge. The slightly rolling 10 and 30 mile course traverses quiet back roads along the Beaverkill and past the ruins of Craige Claire Castle. The 50 mile ride climbs up several mountains with long descents and passes the historic 200 year old Kenoza Stone Arch Bridge. DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE THE 10 & 30 MILE ROUTES ARE CANCELLED. For those wishing to purchase a Squeaky Toy for the day of the event, please reserve your handlebar pet in advance. Call the shop for available selections 845-439-4590. | Oct 13, 2007 Oct 14, 2007
9:30 am 55 miles Moderate | DOWNSVILLE BIKE RIDE AND WALK (follow the Color Series #2) Flat and rolling roads with rainbow mountain vistas await you. Ride passes a 150 year old Stone One Room School House used up until 1940's. Short walk afterwards to help your appetite peak for a post ride light organic fare provided by Laurie at the Pepacton Natral Foods Store. Completed | Oct 20, 2007 10:00 am Completed | FALL MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY Walnut Mountain Pearson Park, Liberty LibertyBikeTrail.org is proud to present its Fall Bicycling Day at Walnut Mountain/Pearson Park in the town of Liberty on Saturday October 20th. The bicycling day is a family event for all ages and skill levels to come out and enjoy a day of bicycling on some of the best trails available in Sullivan County. Enjoy the fall foliage and the sound of rustling leaves under your tires as you explore this 265 acre park. $10 discount bicycle rentals will be available on site from Cinder Track Bicycles of Livingston Manor NY. Free coffee and hot chocolate will be available along with low cost healthy snacks from Pepacton Natural Foods. Bring the entire family our and enjoy a beautiful day of Mountain biking in the Town of Liberty. The event start at 10am. Trail maps are available on site courtesy of the Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department. There is a playground available at the park for those younger riders. More info contact ride@libertybiketrail.org 845-239-2218 | Sept 22, 2007 Oct 21, 2007
9:00 am 35 miles Moderate | ARKVILLE TRAIN and BIKE RIDES (follow the Color Series #3) OH MY GOODNESS, WHAT VIEWS!!! Despite most train lines going by the wayside back in the 1950's, this section remained active as a scenic train ride. And this bike ride validates it's existence. You'll experience the splendor of the Catskills with no obstructions (like car doors or roofs - ick!). Imagine rolling along with wide open views of glorious tree covered mountains surrounding you. Terrain has a few steady grade hills, some rolling sections and long flat runs. TRAIN RIDE & EATS: Afterwards grab a quick lunch "to go" or eat with us at the Cafe de Paris. The Arkville Stations hosts rides taking in different mountain vistas for a 1 3/4 hour round trip ride. * Trains depart 11:00 a.m. and and 2:00 p.m. at a Nominal Cost.
| Oct. 27, 2007 Oct. 28, 2007
9:30 am 25 or 70 miles Moderately Hard Rained out | ALMOST LAZY DAYS OF FALL RIDE (2 hills, 25 miles with 2,000 foot gain) or (follow the Color Series #4) SEVEN SACRED HILLS (7 hills, 70 Miles, 7000 foot gain)
(aka: It's just Only tHese Seven HIlls Trial)
"Do all seven hills and see God" p.s. Charlie was seen praying on the last hill
These final rides of the Follow the Colors Series will have you going up several of Sullivans Finest Hills. Great challenges, view and descents await B & A level riders. All survivors are welcome to join us afterwards for brunch on us! Sag wagon for the rest.... | Aug 31, 2008 | Xterra Tri-athlon Visit their web site: http://www.triandduit.com/XterraOnteora.asp for more information |
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