Let’s go for a bike ride and enjoy the fantastic Empire State Trail together!
We’ll meet at 11:30am in the parking lot for the Kinderhook/Valatie Trailhead. From there, we’ll get on the Empire State Trail and bike up to Nassau. We’ll stop at Tacos Diablo for a delicious lunch and then bike back on the trail to Valatie. Once we’ve made it to Valatie, let’s celebrate the ride with some local craft beers at Reifenberg Brewery.
All types of bikes and cycling levels are welcome to join! The ride is almost entirely on the trail and free of cars/ traffic. It’s 18 miles roundtrip with an elevation gain of only 300ft. It should take about 2ish hours to bike the whole thing. (Plus added time for lunch in the middle and beers after)
The starting point/ parking lot is:
1007 Kinderhook St., Valatie, NY 12184
(It’s across the street from Bagel Tyme)
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring
- whatever equipment your bike may need to ride safely
- rain-gear (rain coat & rain pants, ideally high visibility color with reflective strips)
- appropriate waterproof footwear,
- high visibility vest, jacket and/or helmet (we strongly recommend you wear a helmet)
- flashing bike lights on the front & back of your bike (red in the back & white in front)
- snacks & water,
- waterproof gloves & balaklava, depending on the weather forecast
- Glasses, Sunglasses, or Goggles to protect your eyes from dust, debris, & sunlight
Please check the weather the morning before the ride so you can make sure you have the right clothing & equipment if conditions change, which they often do in these parts.
CARPOOLING/RIDE-SHARE: Carpooling is a great way to get to know other men, save money on gas, and help to reduce your carbon footprint and save the planet. If you need a ride or are open to carpooling, please indicate that when you are registering, & our ride coordinator will try to match you with people nearby who are interested in carpooling or offering rides.
DONATE OR BECOME A MONTHLY SUSTAINING MEMBER: Please donate $10-$20 to help assure Q-MoB can continue to offer more than 20 activities & multiple resources & services to rural queer men all over the region. If you attend 2 or more Q-MoB events/month, please consider becoming a monthly sustaining donor member. By donating $25, $50, $75, or $100/month you can help to sustain the incredible variety of activities, services, and resources Q-MoB provides and assure all of these activities are accessible to men regardless of their age, income, or ability, and best of all you can avoid having to donate at each and every event you attend. Monthly Sustaining Members pay only once a month and then can attend all our activities with no further donation.
REACHING US DAY OF RIDE: If you have trouble finding us, will be late, or can't make it, please call/text Sam at 412-427-6457.
