Second Annual Letchworth Leaf-Peeper Ride
Join us on the Columbus Day Monday holiday, October 13, as we ride to Letchworth State Park and back to look at the leaves.
Last year we rode a 74-mile route at 13–15 MPH, and had a blast along the way, despite the wind shifting to give us glorious headwinds in both directions. I rode to the ride and back, racking up 102¾ miles on the day. (Ride report and Gallery)
This year, Hndlebar has mapped out and ridden a new route that promises even better riding and viewing. The 74-mile course (plus optional extra riding in the park) begins and ends at Johnson Park in Scottsville, behind Scottsville Union Presbyterian Church.
We meet at 8AM, ride out at 8:15. Here’s the route. By using the park’s Perry entrance, we avoid most of the traffic from the annual Letchworth Arts & Crafts Show.
Up for a century or maybe a double-metric? Meet across the street from my apartment in the Goodman St lot at the Memorial Art Gallery, University Ave and Goodman St in Rochester. It’s 15 extra miles each way. We’ll meet at 6:45 for a 7AM start.
This ride is self-supported—there is no SAG.
Bring your own spares, tools, beverages and food. We stop for lunch in Perry, NY on the way out, and hit stores along the way. And remember to print your own map and cuesheet.
See you on Columbus Day (observed)!
