CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST/PARTICIPATION.

NOTE: 8am start togther with other lower paced group doing a 55isch mile shorter loop, extension to 85mi TDB on participation.

*** Pushed one week again to 14th -- looks too wet for a remote self supported long ride ***

From New Paltz, NY I plan to ride about 80..85 miles including 4 major climbs "Cols":

1) Minnewaska (350m / 1050ft)

2) Yeagerville (400m / 1200ft)

3) Peakmoose Rd -- gentle but long  (200m / 600ft)

4) Mohonk (300m / 900ft)

However, per GPS a total climbing of about 2200m  / 6600ft will accumulate.

!!! PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR JOINING FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND EVENTUAL CAR POOLING ORGANIZATIONS !!!

Also consult for discussions: https://www.facebook.com/events/228634927517256/

As a reference: I climb typically at a sustained VAM rate of about 700-800m/h (vertical ascent per hour) -- but we will wait regroup after those major climbs.

Here is a link to my blog post of a previous or fist time I explored the route -- the actual ride may have minor variations:

http://pyzahl.blogspot.com/2014/04/tour-of-new-england-s5-new-paltz.html

Join me for some really beautifull road riding, here are a few impressions of the area:

http://eye.pyzahl.net/thumbnails.php?album=181

-Py