Category Archives: Local Bike Rides

by Lorenz M. Worden | March 7, 2012 · 2:59 pm

Bicycle Expo 2012 – Coming Soon!

The Albany Bicycle Coalition is moving ahead with Bicycle Expo 2012– your opportunity to meet with fellow cyclists, learn about new equipment, and explore sustainable/urban living!

ABC Information/Sign-In Booth – Bike Expo 2011

We now have verbal approval from Albany to use the area in front of the Washington Park Lake House just off Madison Avenue at New Scotland Ave.

Date – Sunday, May 6, 10 AM – 4 PM
Location – Lake House in Washington Park
Rides – An in-city tour of Albany’s bicycle amenities and an in-park ride for novice cyclists and children.
Vendors – We will have bicycle groups, bicycle shops, food vendors, and other organizations related to bicycling and urban living.

With this great, central location, we are hoping to attract cyclists, vendors, exhibitors, and visitors to the park – which will be in full bloom for the Tulip Festival (May 12 and 13). We will have access to the car-free roadways for a family friendly traffic skills ride.

This event will be Albany Bicycle Coalition’s main sponsored effort for 2012 and for Bike Month 2012 – a chance to bring riders and families into contact with each other and with organizations and companies involved with cycling and sustainable living.

Gallery Spin – 1st Friday, February 3, 2012

It was a little chilly, but clear and dry for February’s 1st Friday Gallery Spin bicycle ride. Lark Street was humming with lots of walkers and gawkers and some great exhibits. Albany Bicycle Coalition’s own Bob Anderson was the featured artist at the Upstate Artists Guild gallery with his photography exhibit of rescued puppies and dogs. UAG generously made this a 50/50 benefit split between Out of the Pits and the gallery. Bob had some captivating photos of the dogs and it was great to see his efforts in supporting the cause. If you haven’t had a chance to see the Call of the Wild exhibit at UAG, try to catch it (Thr & Fri – 5:30-8:00, Sat & Sun – 2:00-6:00, 247 Lark St.).

Century for New Year’s Resolution

So I’ve heard some people say they want to ride a century as their New Years Resolution. To ride a century you need two things – a good breakfast and a bicycle. Here are a few routes you can follow to cross the achievement off your list. They can be picked up anywhere and make great weekend rides. I have to thank the members of the HRRT for letting me publish their routes.

2012 Hill Challenge By Jason Stilson

100 Miles of Hill By Andy Reeds (more like 110 jeez)

SAC Hell Ride By Andy Reed

Hell Century By Douglas Southwick

HRRT Century Route 2011 By Jonathan Stillman

Come Climb With Me! By Jonathan Stillman (120 miles, Yes!)

Charlton/Saratoga Battlefield Metric By Jonathan Stillman

Tour of the Battenkil By Jonathan Stillman

Sweat n Summer Century 2010 By Jonathan Stillman

Metric from Charlton Town Hall By Jonathan Stillman

Got Climb?

Happy New Years!