Hoosic River Watershed Assn. Summer Excursions

June 27:  Rick Dovey will lead a bike ride from Pownal, VT, to Buskirk. The group will meet at the Pownal Post Office (Rte. 346 just west of Rte. 7) at 10 am for a leisurely 40-mile ride through the Hoosic Valley to  the Buskirk covered bridge and back. The average grade is 2%. A diner near Eagle Bridge could be the lunch stop. Bring water and energy bars for a 4 hour outing. Those planning to participate should email Rick at ricobgoode@yahoo.com, so he can notify you two hours in advance of any change. This ride is excellent preparation for the Hoosic River Ride.
July 17: Join the annual re-creation of Henry David Thoreau’s climb up Mount Greylock. Meet at the Notch Road gate at 10 am or at the summit for  shuttle service at 9:30 am. Bring water and lunch. this is a rigorous climb, in part up a downhill ski run. Call the Mount Greylock Visitor’s Center for more information, 413 499-4262.
August 21: The Annual Hoosic River Ride. Meet at Southern Vermont College on Monument Avenue Extension, Bennington, at a time determined by the length of your ride. Choose from ride routes of four distances – something for families, recreational riders and riders seeking more of a challenge. Routes will be on secondary roads and will feature beautiful scenery, covered bridges and more. Aid stations, tech support and our famous post ride picnic will follow. For more information, visit www.hoorwa.org or call Lisa Carey Moore at 413-458-2241. Volunteers are needed too.