When: June 20, 2009       
Registration/check-in opens at 9 am.

What: An off-road ride for mountain bikes in the wonderful 7000-acre Stewart State Forest, to raise funds and awareness.

Three routes to choose from (no road bikes!):
Beginner/Family–9 miles; ATB (all terrain bike, aka mountain bike), Hybrid or BMX
Intermediate/Experienced–15 miles; ATB
Advanced/Experienced–18 miles; ATB
Helmets required!

What else: All pre-registered riders receive a cool t-shirt. Wheel and Heel will offer last minute mechanical support and the latest bike/bike gear news. Riders will enjoy a lunch featuring local food from local farms, including hot dogs from Dines Farms and organic beef from Kezialain Farms! Blueberry Mountain of Middletown will be on hand with ice cream for riders at the finish as well. For Your Well-Being of Goshen will be leading a yoga stretch and offering mini-massages, no charge! Riders (and their friends) can go on a nature mini-tour with experts from SPARC. Riders can find out more about local food at our farm table, and learn more about SPARC and Stewart State Forest of course. Prize drawing for pre-registered riders. Ride marshal volunteers to help en-route if riders need assistance.

Cost: $25 pre-pregister/30 day of; $15 child. Pre-register by mail with a check (ride form on the website), or online via active.com.

Where: Stewart State Forest, Weed Road entrance, off Rte 207, Rock Tavern area/Town of New Windsor NY. Directions: I-84 to exit 5A. Take Rte 747 south toward airport. Right on 207. Weed road is ahead 2 miles on the right.

Who: The ride is presented by SPARC, the Stewart Park and Reserve Coalition, an all-volunteer organization founded in 1987 to protect the Stewart buffer lands for future generations to enjoy. SPARC’s advocacy resulted in Stewart State Forest’s creation in late 2005. SSF is managed by the Dept. of Environmental Conservation.

Why: Because the lands were made for riding (…and hiking, and bird-watching, and fishing, and horseback riding, and hunting… the list goes on and on!)

How: With the generous support of our sponsors!

More info: this site! Register | FAQ
845-564-3018 Sandra | 347-204-1319 Sharon