Meet at 10:30 ride at 11am! Join us in a free and inclusive slow-rolling group ride and publicly show your support for the completion of the Amherst Peanut Line Trailway.
The Peanut Line Trail should be in peak fall color, and we’re again riding roughly 5 1/2 miles of predominantly graded, grassy trail along the right-of-way of the former Canandaigua-Niagara Falls Railway (aka the “peanut line”).
We can ride almost the entire route as it exists today. There is one section that will require a detour onto adjacent roadways, and when we reach the Ellicott Creek Trailway the group will be returning via roads to our starting point.
Be sure to check in with us at The Rock Kitchen & Bar before the ride. We’ll be returning in time to watch the Bills @ Houston Texans. Consider staying after and showing some love to a venue that’s shown their support for the Peanut Line Trailway.
A few notes for riders. This will be a self-supported ride, so please make sure your bike is in good condition and fit for an off-road ride.
There will be sections where you will have to dismount your bike, and there will be unmarked road crossings, so be alert and please keep with the group. As always, please call out hazards and use hand signals to communicate. Finally, we will be observing vehicle and traffic laws whenever on roadways.
If you wish to ride a hybrid and you are an experienced rider in reasonable physical condition you will find the trail sections manageable.
We don’t recommend road bikes, but several rode our last group ride without incident. That said, we ask that you refrain from doing anything that would put yourself or others at risk.
Remember, by participating in this ride you will be representing the cycling community. We are here to be positive and supportive, and respectful of neighboring properties that adjoin the trail. Please conduct yourselves accordingly — and enjoy the ride!