The Fourth Hoosic River Ride, a benefit bike tour for the Hoosic River Watershed Association, will happen on Saturday, August 23, no matter the weather. “We have provisions in place for shortening the course if we have a significant heavy-rain delay and will advise people on where it’s best to seek shelter in case dangerous weather moves in,” explained organizer Lisa Carey Moore.
The one day event offers three routes of 13, 33 or 67 miles and cyclists can register online at bikereg.com or active.com or in person on the day of the ride. The longest ride, “The Watershed Challenge,” will depart the ride headquarters at Bennington College at 8 am and registration opens at 7 am. The 33-miler, “Two State Tour,” leaves at 9 am with the last group of riders for the “Monument and Bridges” 13 miler leaving at 10. Participants registering on the day should bring cash or checks, with the $40 (13-miler) or $50 (33 and 67 mile routes) fees covering a post ride lunch of burritos, assorted salads, baked goods, one free beer for participants 21 and over with many other beverages free of charge, too. The first 120 riders will receive an eco-tote and water bottle with the ride logo. Currently, just over 65 riders have signed up.