The Routes: RIDE the RIDGE (Hudson Valley Bike Challenge)

High Meadow School
Ride The Ridge Committee
3643 Main Street
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
ridetheridge@gmail.com

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The Routes

** NOTE ** > Below is information from last year's race. New route information will be posted in January 2011 for the 5th Annual Ride the Ridge Bike Challenge.

The 4th Annual Ride the Ridge Bike Challenge benefits the High Meadow Performing Arts Center. The Bike Challenge offers four routes (see map below), all starting at High Meadow School in Stone Ridge, New York located in the beautiful Hudson Valley (starting address: 3643 Main Street, Stone Ridge, NY 12484).

Expert riders taking on the 50-mile Shawangunk Ridge ride (red line on map) will tackle the ascent up the West Trapps of the Shawangunk Ridge towards Minnewaska State Park. The views of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley are spectacular. A thrilling descent follows as riders hit speeds up to 50 mph! Riders make their way past the Trapps cliffs as they head back to Stone Ridge along the Wallkill River. (Category A and strong Category B riders only*)

Advanced riders taking the 30-mile Countryside Ride (green line on map) will journey a loop from the historic houses of Stone Ridge, along the Wallkill River, and by the original stone Gatehouse to Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz. The ride offers flats, rolling hills, and some several steep (but short) climbs along, with fantastic views of the Trapps Ridge and Smiley's Tower on Skytop. (Category B riders*)

The 12-mile Bud Clarke Memorial Ride (orange highlight on map) is a new addition to the Ride the Ridge Bike Challenge. Bud was a founding member of the Ride the Ridge team who passed away several months ago. On this route, riders meander southward along the winding Rondout Creek, next to the remnants of one of the historic Delaware & Hudson Canals. The journey is mostly flat terrain with some light rolling hills, and offers glimpses of the majestic Mohonk Mountain House atop the ridge. (Category C riders*)

Parents and children will enjoy a 5-mile Family Ride (blue line on map) from the school through the scenic back roads and neighborhoods of Stone Ridge. Much of the route has light rolling hills with a couple of challenging hills. (Category D riders*)

All rides will be supported by SAG Wagons, directional signs, and strategically located food/water stops. A satisfying lunch will await riders at the Finish Line (step-by-step directions below).

* Pace Categories	A	B	C	D
* Pace Categories	average 18 plus mph	average 13-18 mph	average 8-13 mph	average less than 10 mph

** Click the "Ter" button on the map to see the route terrain.

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50 Mile Ride (red line on map):

Mileage	Directions
0.0	START at High Meadow School driveway (Acorn Way), Stone Ridge
0.0	Turn R on Route 209
0.2	Turn R on Leggett Road
1.7	Turn R on Lucas Tpke
2.0	Turn L on Route 213
2.1	Turn R on Berme Rd
3.0	Turn R at Stop sign to stay on Berme Rd
5.8	Quick Turn R on Kyserike Rd (Route 6)
5.9	Quick Turn L on Tow Path Rd; BEGIN ASCENT
9.2	Turn L on Stony Kill Rd
12.3	Turn L on Upper Granite Rd (County Route 27)
13.2	WATER STOP at corner of Upper Granite Rd and Route 44/55
13.2	Turn L on Route 44/55
17.1	FOOD & WATER STOP near the Minnewaska State Park parking lot
17.1	Continue on Route 44/55; CAUTION: FAST DESCENT & HAIRPIN TURN
23.8	WATER STOP at corner of Route 44/55 and Bruynswick Rd
23.8	Continue on Route 44/55
24.9	Turn R on Albany Post Rd (County Route 9)
25.8	Turn R on McKinstry Rd (County Route 7A)
28.4	Turn R on Bruynswick Rd (County Route 7)
30.3	WATER STOP at corner of Route 44/55 and Bruynswick Rd
30.3	Cross 44/55; Continue north on Bruynswick Rd.
31.3	Bruynswick Rd becomes Albany Post Rd
33.2	Turn L to stay on Albany Post Rd; DO NOT BEAR RIGHT
34.5	STOP; Cross Route 299; Continue straight across onto Butterville Rd
36.1	STOP; Cross Mountain Rest Rd; Continue straight across onto Canaan Rd
36.9	Turn R on Dug Rd; CAUTION: FAST DESCENT & HAIRPIN TURN
37.2	FOOD & WATER STOP at corner of Dug Rd and Springtown Rd
37.2	Turn L on Springtown Rd (County Route 7)
41.3	WATER STOP by General Store, where Springtown Rd becomes Elting Rd
42.4	Turn R on Keator Rd; CAUTION: STEEP DOWNHILL BY CHURCH
42.7	Turn L on Route 213
42.9	Turn R on Binnewater Rd (County Route 7); CAUTION: Steep uphill
43.8	Turn L on Sawdust Rd (County Route 26)
45.1	Turn L on Lucas Ave (County Route 1)
47.4	Turn R on Route 213
48.6	Turn R on Route 209
49.5	Turn R onto High Meadow School driveway (Acorn Way) – FINISH & LUNCH!

30 Mile Ride (green line on map):

Mileage	Directions
0.0	START at High Meadow School driveway (Acorn Way), Stone Ridge
0.0	Turn R on Route 209 at traffic light
0.5	Turn R on Cottekill Rd (County Route 26)
3.4	Turn R on Binnewater Rd (County Route 7); CAUTION: Steep downhill
4.3	Turn L on Route 213
4.5	Turn R on Keator Rd (County Rte 7); CAUTION: Steep uphill
4.8	Turn L on Elting Rd
5.9	WATER STOP where Elting Rd becomes Springtown Rd [by General Store]
5.9	Continue on Springtown Rd (County Route 7)
10.0	FOOD & WATER STOP at corner of Springtown Rd and Dug Rd
10.0	Continue on Springtown Rd (County Route 7)
12.0	Turn R on Route 299
13.3	Turn R on Gatehouse Rd
14.1	Turn R on Butterville Rd
15.4	Continue straight as Butterville Rd becomes Canaan Rd
16.1	Turn R to on Dug Rd; CAUTION: Steep Downhill Hairpin
17.3	FOOD & WATER STOP at corner of Springtown Rd and Dug Rd
17.3	Turn L on Springtown Rd (County Route 7)
21.4	WATER STOP where Springtown Rd becomes Elting Rd [by General Store]
21.4	Continue on Elting Rd
22.5	Turn R on Keator Rd; CAUTION: Steep Downhill by Church
22.8	Turn L on Route 213
23.0	Turn R on Binnewater Rd (County Route 7); CAUTION: Steep uphill
23.9	Turn L on Sawdust Rd (County Route 26)
25.2	Turn L on Lucas Ave (County Route 1)
27.5	Turn R on Route 213
28.7	Turn R on Route 209
29.6	Turn R onto High Meadow School driveway (Acorn Way) – FINISH & LUNCH!

12 Mile Ride (pink highlight line on map):

Mileage	Directions
0.0	START at High Meadow School driveway (Acorn Way), Stone Ridge
0.0	Turn R on Route 209
0.2	Turn R on Leggett Road
1.7	Turn R on Lucas Tpke
2.0	Turn L on Route 213
2.1	Turn R on Berme Rd
3.0	Turn R at Stop sign to stay on Berme Rd
5.8	Turn R on Kyserike Rd (Route 6)
6.6	Turn R on Lucas Tpke
9.7	Turn L on Route 213
10.9	Turn R on Route 209
11.8	Turn R onto High Meadow School driveway (Acorn Way) – FINISH & LUNCH!

5 Mile Ride (blue line on map):

Mileage	Directions
0.0	START at High Meadow School driveway (Acorn Way), Stone Ridge.
0.0	Turn L on Route 209; CAUTION: TRAFFIC
1.1	Turn R on Schoonmaker Rd: CAUTION: UPHILL
1.9	Turn R on Pine Bush Rd; WATER STOP: Move off of the road
2.5	Turn L on Vincent Ln
3.1	Turn R on Peak Rd, which becomes Route 213; CAUTION: TRAFFIC
4.2	Turn L on Route 209; CAUTION: BUSY INTERSECTION
4.3	Turn R on High Meadow School driveway (Acorn Way) – FINISH LINE & LUNCH!