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November 2026 Newsletter

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We want to know what you thought of the 2026 season! (It’s not over yet but we’re collecting info now – maybe we can even improve in the final months of this year!) Please fill out the survey here. We promise it’ll only take a few minutes!

Club totals · October 2026

October by the numbers

44
club rides
75
different riders
232 sign-ups
7,268+
miles ridden together
467,356+
feet climbed together
15
ride leaders
1
new member
Biggest turnoutWednesday B Ride from Jesse Lee · Oct 7 · 16 riders
Longest rideSaturday Morning Old Guard (A-level) road ride – 7:30am Start! · 58.4 mi
Most-ridden routeWestLane 20 · 4 times
Weather52% of rides had great weather · 2 in the rain · warmest 79°F
Photos shared5

Miles and climbing add up each ride’s route for everyone who signed up; rides without a RideWithGPS route aren’t in them. “Different riders” counts each person once; “first club rides” are riders whose first club ride (since 2020) was this month. A ride for two levels splits its riders between them.

Shared by members

Photos from the road

Thanks to Michael C., JD B., Dom R. and Ridgefield Bicycle Club for sharing!

Nutmeg Gravelicous – Travel Gravel · Nov 1📷 Michael C.
Nutmeg Gravelicous - Travel GravelNutmeg Gravelicous - Travel Gravel
Banana Bunch B/B- Level Road Ride · Oct 31📷 JD B.

“Spooky route with a few new ghoulish friends”

Spooky route with a few new ghoulish friendsSpooky route with a few new ghoulish friends
Sunday Morning A-ish Ride (8am start) · Oct 25📷 Dom R.
A rare A-group sighting: everyone stopped suffering long enough to notice the scenery.

“A rare A-group sighting: everyone stopped suffering long enough to notice the scenery.”

Shawangunk Circuit (New Paltz) – Road Event · Oct 6📷 Ridgefield Bicycle Club
Shawangunk Circuit (New Paltz) - Road Event
Kent Travel Gravel Saturday · Oct 3📷 JD B.
Kent Travel Gravel SaturdayKent Travel Gravel Saturday
Kent Travel Gravel SaturdayKent Travel Gravel Saturday

Were you on a ride? We’d love to see your photos.📷 Add your photosSee all club photo albums →

Heard on the road

What riders are saying

“Ridin' that Train….. High On ……….”

— A rider, Dawn Patrol on the Maybrook Trail lights required · Nov 5

“super organization and always a great ride!”

— Frank, Dawn Patrol on the Maybrook Trail lights required · Nov 5

“Thanks, Becky!”

— A rider, Wednesday B/B- Road Ride · Nov 4

Leader spotlight

The leaders who made October happen

Thank you to the 14 ride leaders who led club rides in October. Most rides led:

JR

John R.

8 rides led

DR

Dom R.

7 rides led · 4 as lead

JL

James L.

6 rides led · 3 as lead

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Upcoming Event!

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The club will offer New Member Rides once or twice a month untill the end of the season and beyond, if there’s interest. Rides are for new members of RBC as well as any members new to group riding and will cover how our rides are structured using RBCs Best Practices and Etiquette to help riders find an appropriate group/pace. Rides will be short (15ish miles) with option to do second loop for anyone who wants to go longer. These are not beginner rides. Riders should have experience on quiet roads with cars. See Wild Apricot to sign up, reach out to Becky Fagan with any questions.

Calling ALL Ride Leaders! ALL Levels! We need you! Post a ride. Help out on a ride. Doesn’t have to be a full-time commitment.

If you’ve taken the Classroom training to become a ride leader, please speak to your favorite ride leader about doing a ride-along so we can get you finished up and ready to get involved.

Reach out to Becky Fagan with any questions.


Join Our Bike Club on Strava!

Strava is a popular app that allows you to track your rides, analyze performance, and connect with fellow cyclists.

Whether you’re training for an event or just riding for fun, Strava helps keep us connected and motivated!

By joining our Strava club, you can:
✅ Log your rides and track progress
✅ See what fellow members are up to
✅ Share routes, stats, and achievements
✅ Participate in virtual challenges and friendly competition

Join here

Let’s ride together, no matter where we are!


FOUNDATION RIDES

Please check the Wild Apricot app for upcoming rides!

2026 Foundation Rides

Sunday morning 8am A Road rides

Sunday morning 9am MTB Rides

Tuesday 6pm TNR (Tuesday Night A & B Road Rides)

Tuesday Night 6pm MTB Rides

Wednesday morning 9:30am B Road Rides

Thirsty Thursdays, All Levels, beginning 5/14 @ 6pm

Friday morning 9:30am B Road Rides

Saturday morning 8:30 am A Road Rides

Saturday 9:30am Banana Bunch B Road Rides

We will also offer Rail Trail and Gravel Rides as weather and schedules permit. Check Wild Apricot Member App or the club website for details.

We are still looking for B- and C Ride Leaders to get some rides on the calendar. If anyone is interested in starting a foundation ride for these levels, please reach out to Becky Fagan to help get you set up.