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Harlem Valley Rail Ride returns on July 28m

MILLERTON — Cyclists from the Harlem Valley and beyond are invited to take part in what’s been dubbed by many as the summer’s most beautiful ride: the eighth annual Harlem Valley Rail Ride, which will be held this year on Sunday, July 28.

Rail Ride organizers Beth Katz and Bob Bagomolny have invited participating cyclists to pitch a tent at Eddie Collins Memorial Field starting Friday, July 26, at noon. From noon on Friday until 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, there will be a shuttle for registered riders from the Wassaic Metro-North Train Station to Millerton. They will ensure that all bags and gear are brought to the field; should cyclists decided to stay overnight at a local hotel, their bags will be transported to the hotel of their choice. A list of participating hotels can be found on the Harlem Valley Rail Ride website at www.harlemvalleyrailride.com.

For cyclists who decide to camp at Eddie Collins Memorial Field, there will be a shower truck. They can also partake of a hot breakfast at the field on the day of the ride. There won’t be any fees for camping in the park.

On the day of the ride, there will be staggered starts for the different routes. Registration and start times will depend on distance, with cyclists riding the longer routes leaving first. The longest route will be 100 miles (there is a 100-Mile Hill Challenge and a 100-Mile Leg Saver).

Shorter routes range from 80 to 23 miles.

The hot breakfast is available to all registered riders. It will be cooked by members of American Legion Post 178 at the park pavilion. 

Registered riders will also get a free T-shirt and a free therapeutic massage. 

After the ride, they’re invited to the pavilion for a lunch cooked by Legion members. The Harlem Valley Rail Ride organizers will also donate beer to be sold at the ride for $3 per glass. Proceeds will go to American Legion Post 178, which will use the funds to make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project.

For more information on this year’s Harlem Valley Rail Ride, go to www.harlemvalleyrailride.com or contact Beth Katz at 917-847-2150.

Lakeville Journal

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