Poughkeepsie to Beacon through the hills - Recap
Sunday, July 7, 2024 - Recap
Fahnestock State Park and around
44 miles
Sunday, July 7, 2024
This is super last minute, but with the humidity finally supposed to ease, I was thinking of doing a ride through Fahnestock State Park where there's an opportunity to swim in Canopus Lake. Please do join if you don't have other plans for Sunday.
The plan is to take a morning train from Grand Central to Poughkeepsie (around two hours away), do a moderately demanding uphill section, stop at the lake and then go mostly downhill through Cold Spring to Beacon. From both towns there is an opportunity to take the train back to New York.
In the morning, meet in the Main Concourse at the clock, around 8.40 or slightly before. If you plan to board the train in Harlem, please let me know.
As for food, I would suggest bringing some snacks, but up until ~20 miles, just before the main uphill climb, there will be pizzerias, stores and sandwich shops along the way. The lake beach has a concession stand, but I am not sure it will be open. If we decide to eat at the end of the ride, there are several options in Cold Springs and Beacon.
Ride Details
| Distance | 44 miles |
| Start Location | Sent to registered members |
| Date | Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
| Meet Time | Sent to registered members |
| Start Time | Sent to registered members |
| Level | B - Steady Eddy, C - Easy Rider |
| Speed | 11-16 mph |
| Ride Organizer | Andras T. |
Riders
Andras T.
Christian T.
Matthew B.
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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:
Andras T.
July 6, 2024
The train that we would like to be on leaves Grand Central at 8:50 AM.
Andras T.
July 6, 2024
Also, a word of caution: humidity is expected to drop significantly on Sunday, but it will still be very warm, in the mid-80s. If you're considering riding, please bring a lot of water. It's also fine to cancel on the day if the heat seems too much.
Matthew B.
July 6, 2024
Got it. Where in the station do you want to meet up before the train? Also what're you thinking for lunch? I'm happy to stop somewhere or could pack a lunch.
Andras T.
July 6, 2024
Let's meet in the Main Concourse at the clock, around 8.40 or slightly before.
I would suggest bringing some snacks, but up until ~20 miles, just before the main uphill climb, I marked some pizzerias and sandwich shops along the way. If we want to eat at the end of the ride, there are several options in Cold Springs and Beacon.
I'll add this info to the ride description.
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