Our next Spring Gravel Series ride will start in Katonah, NY and travel north towards Carmel Hamlet and the beautiful Croton Falls and Middle Branch Reservoirs. This will be a fun and fast-moving route with rolling hills and nice views. We will have our usual three pace groups. After the ride, we'll gather at Paulie's Deli for drinks and food.  [We’ll get started after the train arrives.]

1) Did you sign the waiver? If not, please do! https://forms.gle/KnfytehsakQzLhuC8

2) Please visit this post for important tips and safety information: https://www.strava.com/clubs/513005/posts/44883251
We need EVERYONE to help us make this a successful ride!

3) GrNY will remain free, so just show up and ride. That said, a BIG THANKS to everyone who has chipped in a few dollars to support the club! More info can be found here: https://grny.org/2025-03/how-to-contribute-to-grny

*** IMPORTANT: GrNY is now an official, insured Bicycle Club. Read HERE to understand what this means for riders: https://grny.org/guidelines

TLDR:
- There’s a digital WAIVER FORM required for 2026 (yes, even if you signed one in 2025). It takes less than a minute to complete: https://forms.gle/KnfytehsakQzLhuC8
- Minor changes to how GrNY membership works
- Info for those who want to help support the club

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Disclaimer: GrNY rides are completely informal. You ride at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety. You are expected to be self-sufficient. We cannot guarantee the condition or safety of roads and trails. Nor can we control the behavior of other riders. Our rides are not supported events. We expect everyone to be an experienced cyclist who can repair a flat, carry appropriate food and hydration, and navigate independently if they lose the group. We expect everyone to follow the group's guidelines, which are listed at https://grny.org/guidelines .
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ALL OF THE ROUTES FOR THIS WEEK:
-Long (65mi/>5000ft): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48389478
-Medium (58mi/>4200ft): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48389607
-Short (47mi/>3200ft): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48389755

"Collection" where you can see route stats. On a desktop/laptop web browser you can see an overview map, too: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/9387261

START TIME: 8:30am *wheels rolling*.
- Car drivers should arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you are slow to get ready, please arrive even earlier.
- Train riders: If the train is running late, we will wait for you. You do not need to take an extra-early train. Take the one that arrives close to ride time. We will wait for train riders to arrive from the station before starting proceedings.
- Sorry, but there are no bathrooms at the starting location. Train riders should use the trains. Drivers should plan to stop someplace prior to the ride, so leave extra time if needed.

START LOCATION: Next to Paulie's Deli in Katonah, but park at the MTA Commuter Parking Lot in Katonah. Parking is free on weekends. 100 Woodsbridge Rd, Katonah, NY 10536

END OF RIDE HANGOUT: Paulie's Deli to socialize over food and drinks. They have good beer on tap, sandwiches, and outdoor tables where you can keep an eye on your bike.

RIDE ORGANIZATION
We will have at least one place to buy food and drink on each ride, but we are only doing grab-and-go during the ride itself (e.g., Gatorade + portable snacks). Each group will have a few “wait for everyone” stops. That said, the Long and Medium groups will not wait for riders who are considerably behind the pace. The Short group will be no-drop — with some limits. If you are walking the hills and suffering, even at the slower ride pace, please take a shortcut back to the start and tell the rest of the group to travel without you. We can all hangout after the ride.

QUESTIONS? You can email Steve at track.smart@gmail.com, but first be sure to read all of the information at https://grny.org

*** Strava has limited the length of Event posts, so please see links within this post and at the GrNY webpage. ***


Katonah to Carmel Hamlet

GrNY is an informal club for gravel riding in the New York metro area. Rides involve dirt and paved surfaces, since it is difficult to string together continuous unpaved routes in our area. The goal is to get away from cars and seek gravel where we can find it.

Join us for rides that emphasize:
- Fun exploration
- Non-competitive atmosphere
- No dress code (whether lycra, MTB baggies, or flannel)
- Some members enjoy challenging rides, but the goal is the experience, not speed/stats
- Pacelining on dirt roads is strongly discouraged.

Info & how to join: https://grny.org/guidelines

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