Westchester Dirt! (Aug 9, 2025)

THIS RIDE IS OVER! You can check out Steve’s activity on Strava for a brief recap and some additional photos. We’ve also included a few photos at the bottom of this post.

Our next group ride is scheduled for Sunday, August 24 and is posted to the GrNY group on Strava.


ORIGINAL POST: Join us for a scenic, dirt-heavy route in Westchester County! We’ll start from Katonah, but on a different route from the Spring Gravel Series. We will have our usual three “pace groups”. After the ride, we’ll gather at Paulie’s Deli for drinks and food. Paulie’s has good sandwiches, fun beers on tap, as well as non-alcoholic beverages for rehydration.

RSVP Link: https://www.strava.com/clubs/513005/group_events/2176919

QUESTIONS? You can email Steve at track “dot” smart “at” gmail “dot” com, but be sure to read all of the information below and the group information on the GrNY.org website first.

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DISCLAIMER: This is totally informal. You ride at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety. You are expected to be self-sufficient. We cannot guarantee the condition or safety of roads and trails. Nor can we control the behavior of other riders. This is not a supported event. We expect everyone to be an experienced cyclist who can repair a flat, carry appropriate food and hydration, and navigate independently if they lose the group.

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A few photos from this ride are below:

Group photo, minus one or two folks still getting ready.

Some of our Medium Distance/Speed riders zipping along.

A few riders from our Long Distance (faster) group out on the dirt roads of Westchester.

How to Contribute to GrNY

GrNY will remain free to join and free to ride, so just come out and ride. That said, contributions to help cover expenses are always appreciated. 

  • Suggested contribution of $10 per member for the entire year.  This covers the increase in our insurance for each new member.  Any contributions above $10 will help cover other club expenses. 
  • We have set up a club bank account to handle expenses and contributions.
  • Venmo: @GravelNY.  Verification number: 0812.  You’ll see Steve’s name associated with the account. 
  • Zelle: The Zelle ID is gravelny@gmail.com. You’ll see Steve’s name associated with the account. Reach out to Steve (track.smart@gmail.com) if you’d prefer to use a Zelle QR code.

For those who haven’t heard… Gravel NY is now a Bicycle Club recognized by the League of American Bicyclists!  We have obtained liability insurance under the League’s provider.  In addition to $1M/$5M of liability coverage, our insurance provides $10k/rider of Excess Accident Medical Coverage.  The latter covers out-of-pocket medical expenses that are not covered by existing medical insurance.  Members and first-time invited guests are covered under this insurance during GrNY club rides.