Fantastic ride in Westchester County with a fun group! We started at Goldens Bridge, but traveled north towards Carmel Hamlet and the beautiful Croton Falls and Middle Branch Reservoirs. These routes have less intense climbs than we did on our previous “three speeds” ride in Cold Spring, but you should still expect some hills.
Overall: There were lots of reservoirs, leaves turning color, forested roads and horse country estates. The dirt roads were mostly in very good shape for riding, with just a few wet spots from yesterday’s rain. The weather was great, too. A little cool, but very comfortable. Most people stayed after the ride to hang out over cold drinks and food (i.e. tailgating at Goldens Bridge Station, which is across the street from a supermarket and a few stores). A fun time!
ROUTES:
-Long (66mi/>4800ft): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44434121
-Medium (59mi/>4200ft): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44476394
-Short (45mi/>3200ft): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44476854
Steve’s Strava Activity: https://www.strava.com/activities/10002658540
Some of the medium-distance group near the Croton Falls Reservoir.
Some of the shorter-distance group on the Cross River Dam.
Lots of fall color on the trees.
Riders on the hard-packed dirt roads of Westchester County.