<html><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Greetings, MARSians.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>As promised, here痴 some more information on the ride I知 hosting in a couple of weeks.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Basics first, then details:</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The ride will be May 16, with a rain date of May 17.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If the weather痴 lousy both days, we値l cancel and maybe try again in June.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We値l meet at Huguenot Street Farm, 205 Huguenot Street, New Paltz New York, at 10am. The ride is about 40 miles long.</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><U>Description:</U> The ride will depart from Huguenot Street Farm, 205 Huguenot Street, </FONT></FONT><A href="http://www.flyingbeet.com/"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>www.flyingbeet.com</FONT></A><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> at about 10am, past the stone houses of the oldest continuously occupied street in America, before heading north through level farmland to artistic Rosendale.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>After strolling onto the trestle bridge for a breathtaking birds-eye view, we値l continue along the Rondout River through rolling woodlands and past marinas, to the revitalized Rondout Harbor district in Kingston, the first capital of New York.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>After a riverside lunch at one of a number of restaurants, we値l take a quick spin through the historic Stockade District, and then head back to New Paltz through more rolling woodlands, for a total mileage of around 40 miles (with opportunities for shorter loops of 20 or 30 miles for those who have to leave early).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This ride does not include any truly strenuous climbs, but much of the ride is pretty much continuous rolling hills, and there are a couple that will give you a workout.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Of course, non-recumbent friends are welcome.</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><U><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Starting point:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></U></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The starting point is Huguenot Street Farm (http://www.flyingbeet.com).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It has plentiful parking and running water, but does not have public restrooms (However, a mile into the ride we'll reach Water Street Market, which does).</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><U><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Directions from the Thruway exit:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></U></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Turn left (West) onto 299/Main.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">At the fourth light turn right onto 32N/Chestnut.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>At the next light turn left onto Front Street/Lenape Lane.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>A median triangle will force you to go right, onto Huguenot St.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Follow it for 0.6 mi, bearing left at the next stop sign (Mulberry) to stay on Huguenot Street.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The farm is 205 Huguenot St and is on the left</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The week of the ride I'll post a reminder to the list, repeating just the basic information. Hope to see you there!</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Regards,</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Eric</FONT></P></html>