Ride the Ridge Gravel Grinder

Register now for the 2nd annual Ride the Ridge Gravel Grinder sponsored by the MHBC and Fishkill Farms, course designed by Laura Kelly.

1st and foremost bring your family. Fishkill Farms will open at their normal operating hours. Your family can enjoy fall at the farm. Hay Rides, Hot Apple Cider, fresh donuts and fresh baked goods.  Hot food, hopefully live music and a variety of NY State Beer and Cider. 

What’s this ride like??? Think King Kong climbs the Empire State Building and then some!

The 40 mile route nicknamed King Kong has a punishing 4250 ft of gain.  The short route Lil Kong is 27 miles and 3000 ft of gain. 

The ride begins and ends at the famous Fishkill Farms in Hopewell Junction NY. 

After a paved rollout you will hit your first punishing climb. The course will bring you to explore the area of the Fishkill Ridge which encompasses Southern Dutchess and northern Putnam Counties. You will be riding on some of the very roads in which Revolutionary War history was made. You will meander up and down valleys and possibly some multiple use trails within Fahnestock State Park, as long as conditions allow.  

The terrain will be dirt roads, multiple use trails and a little bit of pavement to tie it together. A road bike won’t cut it here!  E gravel bikes or mountain bikes are welcome. A tire with of 38c is recommended. 

Other than 1 rest stop the ride is self supported. Carry what you need!  Helmets are required.

Fishkill Farms will provide food and beverages post ride for a fee. Cider, Hard Cider and Beer from Sloop Brewery are always available at the outside bar.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:
 

Registration fees are non-refundable but are 100% transferable. 

If the event is cancelled your funds will be refunded. 

Liability Waiver:

By registering for this event you acknowledge the waiver of liability rider on the waiver page and hereby consent to all terms therein for yourself and or anyone under your guardianship that you register for the event.

All questions should be directed to the ride director Jeff Dolfinger via email at jeffdolfinger@gmail.com or by text during 8a-7pm at 845-656-0012. 

Route - it may differ from last year and will be emailed to all registered participants the week before the ride if its not posted sooner.  The ride starts and finishes on private property.  Please do not think it is ok to use the farm property at other times for parking.