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Old 05-08-18, 06:37 PM
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New rider in NY

new rider in my 60s. Trek DS hybrid. I am just focusing on getting in better shape right now until I see what type of riding I will favor. Great to have found this forum !
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Old 05-08-18, 09:52 PM
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We have a 50+ section here that you may like. Remember, take your time at first until you build up getting used to riding again. Don't push yourself too hard, a little at a time and next thing you know, your endurance will start increasing!
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Old 05-09-18, 08:25 AM
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Old 05-09-18, 08:17 PM
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Thank you for the welcome and good advice
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Welcome. Many of us find we like all sorts of riding after getting started. It’s all fun.
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Old 05-11-18, 07:34 PM
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Old 05-11-18, 08:45 PM
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If you want to ride with a group, check out the NY Cycling Club. Groups and rides for every level.
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Old 05-12-18, 07:25 PM
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Old 05-13-18, 09:46 AM
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Old 05-26-18, 05:02 PM
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Welcome - not sure how far down the valley you are located, but the Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club has rides most days of the week. Some of them leave from southern Albany county and Rensselaer/Columbia counties.

Here's the ride calendar: https://www.mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org/calendar/rides

The 'sport' rides are more casual and the ride descriptions are pretty accurate. The Sunday morning ride out of Voorheesville is a mellow round-trip to Altamont with a stop at the bagel shop in Altamont.

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