Lounsberry to Athens start

Lounsberry to Athens start

Good day, everyone,This ride is scheduled for Saturday, November 8. As of now, the forecast looks great — partly sunny with temperatures in the mid-50s.There’s one notable climb on Litchfield Road. Riders who prefer a flatter option can turn around in Athens and retrace the route back to the cars. I’m planning for a noon start, with a final go/no-go post by 8 a.m. Saturday based on weather conditions.We’ll take a break at the Athens Park on Glen Valley Road. From there, we can group riders for either the flatter return or the “up and over” hill route — which, in my opinion, is quite exhilarating!This may be our last ride of the season, so let’s seize the opportunity and make it a great one.Hope to see you out there,KevinLounsberry / Truck Stop to Nichols via Litchfield Rd - 29.8 MilesView Route and Terrain - One indicated climb.  Total Climb 1243 Feet.Meeting Place - Lounsberry Truck Stop Rt 17From Binghamton area, NY-17 West, take exit 63, left at bottom of ramp to truck stop on left. Park in the far back, along the side closest to NY-17.Cuesheet0.0 Start of route, turn right out of Truck Stop0.3 Left onto East River Drive, CR 64.1 Continue onto West River Street, NY 2825.1 Continue onto West River Road, CR 414.9 Left onto Glen Valley RoadPICNIC PAVILION AVAILABLE (Glen Valley Road) IN EAST ATHENS15.5 Left onto Front Street16.7 Keep left onto Litchfield Road24.6 Right onto West River Road, CR 4FOOD and PICNIC PAVILION (Kirby Park) AVAILABLE IN NICHOLS24.8 Continue onto NY State Highway 28225.8 Continue onto River Street, CR 629.5 Right onto Stanton Hill Road, CR 5429.8 End of route at Truck Stop