Fair questions
The things people actually ask us, answered straight.
No. Community rides are free and open to everyone. Membership supports the club and unlocks perks — join whenever it feels right.
Every listing shows distance, pace, and terrain. "Party pace" is conversational; "no-drop" means we regroup and sweep. If you can ride the distance with breaks, you can ride with us.
For road rides, any road-worthy bike. For gravel, 38mm tires or wider will make you happier. For everything: working brakes and a helmet.
Ride leaders make a call by 7 AM on ride morning, posted where the ride was announced. Our Conditions page has live Catskills weather and air quality anytime.
Our flagship team adventure — 115 miles of gravel out of Hancock with a route revealed only to confirmed teams. It's an adventure, not a race, and it's the best day of our year.
Email first, always. Join the list below and follow @catskillscycling for the pictures.
Ride invites go out by email
Weekend rides, event news, road and weather calls. A few emails a month, written by people who ride here.