SRS4 – Valhalla/Kensico Dam - Recap
Saturday, May 11, 2024 - Recap
A Relaxed Trail, Country Clubs & Posh Farms
61 miles (or 75 or 12-23, 43 🚆)
Saturday, May 11, 2024
This week we start on the absolutely fabulous High Bridge. We'll ride up through the Bronx and Eastern Yonkers to Bronxville where we'll get on the Bronx River Trail (🎥). We'll ride though Scarsdale and White Plains on our way north. We'll stop for lunch or a light snack in Valhalla near the base of the Kensico Dam.
Afterwards, we climb to the top of the Kensico Dam, for the fantastic views before heading back south.
Starting in Purchase, we skirt the edges between a lot of well-known Westchester towns – Rye Brook, Scarsdale, White Plains and Eastchester (to name a few). Once we get to Bronxville, we will head west to the South County Trailway which will bring us all the way through Van Cortlandt Park in The Bronx. Finally, we'll ride bake into Manhattan and down the Hudson Greenway to end at Pier 84 at 44th street
Miles: 61
Feet Climbing: 2,516
Shorter Variants of This Ride
🚆There are several train stations along the early part of the route, including Scarsdale at ~21 and Valhalla at ~23 miles.
There is a later train option (🚆 43 miles at Bronxville) and subway returns once you are in Van Cortlandt Park.
Longer Variant of This Ride
The route can be lengthened to 75 miles (3,365 ft of climbing) By heading north from the Kensico Dam.
Ride Details
| Series | Included with Spring Riding Series 2024 |
| Distance | 61 miles (or 75 or 12-23, 43 🚆) |
| Start Location | Sent to registered members |
| Date | Saturday, May 11, 2024 |
| Meet Time | Sent to registered members |
| Start Time | Sent to registered members |
| Level | A - Speed Freak, B - Steady Eddy |
| Speed | 14-17 mph (typically) |
| Ride Organizer | Christopher M. |
Riders
Christopher M.
Rob S.
Jonathan S.
Christian T.
Stephen P.
Dustin J.
Jasper Y.
Benjamin A.
Thomas S.
Bill B.
R S
Robert S.
Stephan P.
G B
Graham B.
J R
Joseph R.
Sam M.
Eric B.
L A
Lucas A.
Dante B.
M D
Mickael D.
J S
Jeremy S.
Delta C.
Steven K.
N F
Neal F.
RIDES AND EVENTS CALENDAR
WED
28
FEB
THU
07
MAR
MON
18
MAR
THU
04
APR
SAT
06
APR
SAT
06
APR
THU
11
APR
SAT
13
APR
SUN
14
APR
SUN
14
APR
SAT
20
APR
SUN
21
APR
SUN
21
APR
SAT
27
APR
SAT
04
MAY
SAT
04
MAY
SUN
05
MAY
TUE
07
MAY
WED
08
MAY
SAT
11
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SUN
19
MAY
SUN
26
MAY
THU
30
MAY
SAT
01
JUN
SAT
01
JUN
SAT
01
JUN
SUN
02
JUN
THU
06
JUN
SUN
09
JUN
SAT
15
JUN
SUN
23
JUN
THU
27
JUN
FRI
28
JUN
SUN
30
JUN
SUN
07
JUL
TUE
09
JUL
TUE
16
JUL
TUE
23
JUL
TUE
30
JUL
FRI
02
AUG
SAT
03
AUG
TUE
06
AUG
TUE
13
AUG
TUE
13
AUG
TUE
20
AUG
THU
22
AUG
TUE
27
AUG
SUN
01
SEP
THU
05
SEP
SUN
08
SEP
SUN
15
SEP
SAT
21
SEP
TUE
01
OCT
FRI
04
OCT
SUN
06
OCT
SAT
12
OCT
SUN
13
OCT
SAT
19
OCT
SUN
20
OCT
SAT
26
OCT
SAT
26
OCT
SUN
27
OCT
SAT
02
NOV
SAT
09
NOV
SAT
09
NOV
SAT
16
NOV
SUN
24
NOV
SAT
07
DEC
SUN
08
DEC
SAT
08
MAR
SAT
15
MAR
WED
19
MAR
SAT
22
MAR
SAT
22
MAR
FRI
28
MAR
WED
02
APR
SAT
05
APR
SUN
06
APR
SAT
12
APR
SUN
13
APR
SAT
19
APR
SUN
20
APR
SAT
26
APR
SAT
21
JUN
WED
09
JUL
THU
18
SEP
RIDE LEVEL KEY
A - Speed Freak - Fast paceline ride
B - Steady Eddy - Moderately paced ride
C - Easy Rider - Gentle paced ride
The 'Ride Speed' indicates the target cruising speed on flat roads.
Comments:
Stephen P.
May 8, 2024
Hey guys~
Would anyone know when it would be good for me ,from Jersey , to park for this ride? I'm not familiar with the city and I have no idea as to where this is.. do we end at the start after also? Grateful for any advice.
Stephen P
Christopher M.
May 8, 2024
Hi Stephen - I'm glad you're able to join this weekend. The entrance to the start of the ride is at 165th St & Edgecombe Ave. We will end the ride going down the west side greenway. Probably your best bet would be street parking in between those two spots.
Stephen P.
May 8, 2024
Thanks Chris! .
Lol.. and where would Between that be? Lol . TOTALLY unfamiliar with streets is this Manhattan? Is there a sign that says Greenway? If you have some street location and east or west, I could maybe look for a parking garage.. sorry to be a pain.
Stephen
Peter E.
May 8, 2024
It might be easier to park where you normally do when you start at Strictly and then ride over the GWB to the start point. Then you can break off the ride at the end when you are close to the bridge to get back to your car. It will save you the hassle of driving into Manhattan and finding parking.
Stephen P.
May 8, 2024
@ Peter E~
That's sounds like the best idea !! Is the start somewhat near the bridge? Asking so I know how to gage my time to start ..😊
Thanks again 😍. Stephen
Peter E.
May 8, 2024
The start is about 3.6 miles from Strictly. It's on the east side of Manhattan.
Stephen P.
May 9, 2024
Thanks Peter
You riding?
Peter E.
May 9, 2024
Unfortunately, I can't be there this week. You'll be in Christopher's very capable hands.
J R
Joseph R.
May 10, 2024
You could also park in Kingsbridge near VCP, then you would be right there at the end.
Stephen P.
May 10, 2024
Thanks JR~
Good suggestion ! However I'm such a neophyte with New York I don't know what vcp is or where..lol . I'm just going to stick to going over the bridge and meeting you guys.. most likely I'll go to the end with everybody hang for a bit and then ride back for a little extra mileage ☺️
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