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Off The Bac k Cycling

Hamilton, New York, US

Now that you’ve found us, you might be asking yourself “what more can I learn about this bunch?”
So, let me try and flush out who we are and what we’re trying to accomplish. First of all, we are a loosely knit group of cycling enthusiasts found in Hamilton NY. We enjoy cycling with others, be it on the roads, trails, or mountains. Our ability levels are all over the map. We welcome riders of all ages and fitness level. Our favorite mantra is ‘no rider left behind’.
Our goal is to organize energetic group rides. Sure it’s great to speed down a stretch of road or mountain by yourself. Yet sometimes you’re looking for others to share the excitement or torture with. That’s where we come in!

Map image of a Route from August 11, 2019

Local - D2R2 Warmup

Hamilton, NY, US
38.1 mi
3,259 ft
Paved

on 8/11/2019

Map image of a Route from June 16, 2019

NY - Carl's Chatham Ride - 40 miles

Columbia County, NY, US
39.7 mi
3,311 ft
Mostly paved

on 6/16/2019

Map image of a Route from April 14, 2018

NYS - Bainbridge to Windsor - 75km

Chenango County, NY, US
48.1 mi
1,719 ft
Paved

Scenic and quiet out-and-back; great early season ride; easy rollers with no big climbs on 4/14/2018

Map image of a Route from March 1, 2018

Local - Winter Climbing Loop - 40km

Madison County, NY, US
27.1 mi
2,196 ft
Paved

good winter loop on 3/1/2018

Map image of a Route from January 7, 2018

Local - Recovery Ride - multiple pints

Hamilton, NY, US
0.0 mi
0 ft

When a longer ride just isn't in the cards... on 1/7/2018

Map image of a Route from January 6, 2018

NYS - Sherrill Brook Park (New Hartford) - 10km

New Hartford, NY, US
6.5 mi
418 ft
Mixed surfaces

nice loop for walking the dog or an easy MTB loop on 1/6/2018

Map image of a Route from January 6, 2018

Local - Wandering Hills - 50km

Hamilton, NY, US
32.8 mi
3,775 ft
Paved

This route is favored by Coach Cutting; surprisingly hilly; when ridden at tempo, it's quite ch... on 1/6/2018

Map image of a Route from January 5, 2018

Local - Colgate Bicycle Camp '12 Century - 100 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
101.5 mi
6,223 ft
Paved

Colgate Bicycle Camp '12 Saturday Route; multiple cutoffs to shorten; moderate climbing on 1/5/2018

Map image of a Route from October 21, 2017

Local - Tour de Moulins a Vent - 100km

Hamilton, NY, US
65.0 mi
4,059 ft
Paved

Local windmills tour; challenging route; mixed surface on 10/21/2017

Map image of a Route from September 22, 2017

Local - Stoney Pond MTB Loop - 15 miles

Madison County, NY, US
15.4 mi
1,417 ft
Mostly paved

2-2.5 hour loop; great fitness ride on 9/22/2017

Map image of a Route from September 20, 2017

Local - GNB-Ommegang-GNB '17 - 100 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
100.0 mi
7,357 ft
Paved

All pavement version on 9/20/2017

Map image of a Route from September 11, 2017

Local - Cooperstown One-way 2017 - 67 miles

Madison County, NY, US
67.7 mi
5,371 ft
Paved

One way to Cooperstown on 9/11/2017

Map image of a Route from September 6, 2017

NYS - Highlander 2017 - 100 miles

Ontario County, NY, US
99.4 mi
8,914 ft
Paved

Highlander Century 2017 version; optional shortened route staged from Canandaigua on 9/6/2017

Map image of a Route from September 3, 2017

UT - Wasatch Crest Trail - Guardsman to Millcreek - 40km

Salt Lake County, UT, US
26.5 mi
748 ft
Mostly unpaved

Shuttled ride along WCT ridgeline; high altitude; no shaky exposure; can be coupled with Mid-m... on 9/3/2017

Map image of a Route from September 3, 2017

Local - Labor Day ~100k - 60 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
60.0 mi
4,222 ft
Mostly paved

moderate climbing; gravel across Muller Hill; minimal traffic; be mindful of water stops; sce... on 9/3/2017

Map image of a Route from September 3, 2017

Local - Lakes and Canals - 200km

Hamilton, NY, US
126.0 mi
4,762 ft
Mostly paved

Unsure who created this loop, but it looks like a good one! Lots of opportunities for coffee. on 9/3/2017

Map image of a Route from August 17, 2017

MA - D2R2 100k Reverse 2017 - 100km

Deerfield, MA, US
64.5 mi
6,263 ft
Mixed surfaces

Reverse version of D2R2 100km 2017 route on 8/17/2017

Map image of a Route from August 12, 2017

Local - Baker Forest Ouch (BFO) - 55 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
54.6 mi
5,620 ft
Mixed surfaces

This is a very challenging loop; mixed surface; limited water; post-ride beer is well-deserved... on 8/12/2017

Map image of a Route from August 10, 2017

Local - Nite Gravel Ride - 60 km

Hamilton, NY, US
36.1 mi
3,156 ft
Mostly paved

Amazing nite route on 8/10/2017

Map image of a Route from August 9, 2017

Local - Knoxboro AM Loop - 30 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
30.0 mi
1,572 ft
Paved

Great early morning loop on 8/9/2017

Map image of a Route from August 2, 2017

Local - Hamilton to Ithaca - 120km

Hamilton, NY, US
74.0 mi
2,531 ft
Paved

Simple route to Ithaca; one-way; nominal climbing on 8/2/2017

Map image of a Route from August 1, 2017

Local - AM Lebanon Dash - 45km

Hamilton, NY, US
27.8 mi
1,529 ft
Paved

Great morning route; one short segment of gravel on 8/1/2017

Map image of a Route from July 31, 2017

MA/VT - D2R2 160k 2017 - 160km

Deerfield, MA, US
95.1 mi
9,443 ft
Mixed surfaces

one of several D2R2 routes; well-organized event; challenging and fun route; wide tires 28+ re... on 7/31/2017

Map image of a Route from July 27, 2017

Local - Brookfield 50 - 50 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
50.0 mi
3,741 ft
Paved

Great loop; moderate climbing; avoids the steps and gravel on 7/27/2017

Map image of a Route from July 20, 2017

Local - Local Forest Roads - 80km

Madison County, NY, US
51.0 mi
4,619 ft
Mixed surfaces

Mixed surface route; challenging climbs; plan for water; staged from Erieville on 7/20/2017

Map image of a Route from July 12, 2017

Local - Peterboro Out-and-back - 30 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
28.0 mi
938 ft
Paved

Standard route to Peterboro; a staple all-season ride; morning or evening; moderate profile on 7/12/2017

Map image of a Route from July 12, 2017

Local - Erieville to Adams One-way - 90 miles

Madison County, NY, US
89.4 mi
2,860 ft
Paved

Scenic ride across Tug Hill; scant traffic; easy profile; one-way ride on 7/12/2017

Map image of a Route from July 12, 2017

Local - Birdland Loop - 22 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
21.5 mi
776 ft
Paved

great AM training loop; easy profile on 7/12/2017

Map image of a Route from July 6, 2017

Local - Beaver Creek Golf Course - 9 holes

Oneida County, NY, US
2.8 mi
111 ft
Paved

This is the path of a 10-year-old aspiring golfer...FORE!! on 7/6/2017

Map image of a Route from June 30, 2017

Local - AM Hatch Lake/Sheds/New Woodstock Loop - 30 miles

Madison County, NY, US
30.9 mi
1,817 ft
Paved

Great morning loop; moderate hills; staged from Erieville on 6/30/2017

Map image of a Route from June 18, 2017

Local - Brookfield to Paris Loop - 100km

Hamilton, NY, US
59.6 mi
4,057 ft
Paved

shortened version of Clinton ride; quiet roads; scenic; Town sprint into Paris is a must on 6/18/2017

Map image of a Route from June 17, 2017

VT - Green Mountain Double Century (GMDC) 2017 - 210 miles

Greenfield, MA, US
209.9 mi
20,517 ft
Mostly unpaved

Ouch; ouch; ouch on 6/17/2017

Map image of a Route from June 4, 2017

CA - Gold Rush Randonnee Route 2017 - 1200km

Davis, CA, US
746.3 mi
39,966 ft
Paved

Finalized route for 2017 Gold Rush Randonnee hosted by Davis Bike Club on 6/4/2017

Map image of a Route from May 8, 2017

PA - Lu Lucka Wyco Hindo 2017 - 85 miles

Luzerne County, PA, US
85.4 mi
8,446 ft
Mostly paved

Challenging early season ride; near Scranton PA on 5/8/2017

Map image of a Route from May 7, 2017

Local - Spring Rain Ride - 70km

Hamilton, NY, US
44.7 mi
2,502 ft
Paved

This route travels along common corridors, but is interesting nonetheless; a good training ride;... on 5/7/2017

Map image of a Route from April 27, 2017

Local - Salmon Run Permanent - 300km

Town of Tully, NY, US
189.7 mi
7,657 ft
Paved

Permanent is a quirky randonneuring term, but the 300km label says it all; officially staged fro... on 4/27/2017

Map image of a Route from March 27, 2017

Local - Grist Mill 200k RUSA Permanent - 200km

Hamilton, NY, US
125.0 mi
4,309 ft
Paved

200k Permanent from Hamilton NY to the Grist Mill 24-hour diner in Parish; out-and-back; route ... on 3/27/2017

Map image of a Route from March 27, 2017

GA - Mulberry Gap MTB - 50km

Murray County, GA, US
27.5 mi
4,416 ft
Mostly unpaved

staged from Mulberry Gap Lodge in northern Georgia; great springtime excursion on 3/27/2017

Map image of a Route from March 17, 2017

UT - Willow Creek BCC Ski Tour - all day

Solitude, UT, US
7.0 mi
3,339 ft
Mostly unpaved

Backcountry ski tour staged from Solitude Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon (BCC); laps down South... on 3/17/2017

Map image of a Route from March 17, 2017

Local - Highland Forest XC Ski Loop - 20 km

Town of Fabius, NY, US
13.0 mi
1,546 ft
Unpaved

Tracked and untracked loop; great winter workout on 3/17/2017

Map image of a Route from December 29, 2016

MA - Plum Island Fat Tire MTB Ride - 20km

Newbury, MA, US
13.2 mi
142 ft
Mixed surfaces

Sand ride; fat tire bike required; pancake flat but typically windy on 12/29/2016

Map image of a Route from November 13, 2016

Local - Clinton Cider Mill - 45 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
46.2 mi
1,890 ft
Paved

Easiest route to Clinton; all paved; quiet roads; out-and-back route on 11/13/2016

Map image of a Route from November 4, 2016

NYS - NYC Marathon - 26.2 miles

NYC, NY, US
26.7 mi
1,139 ft
Mostly paved

Five-borough tour on foot alongside 50,000 of your best friends on 11/4/2016

Map image of a Route from November 4, 2016

Local - Autumn Ease - 30 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
29.6 mi
1,905 ft
Paved

Nice route along uncommon roads; a local gem; stop along the way to admire the hilltop views! on 11/4/2016

Map image of a Route from October 31, 2016

VA/DC - Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) - 26.2 miles

Rosslyn, VA, US
26.7 mi
949 ft
Mostly paved

"The People's Marathon"; amazing energy; dramatic finish at Iwo Jima Monument; a humbling expe... on 10/31/2016

Map image of a Route from October 15, 2016

NYS - Saratoga Battlefield Park Loop - 15km

Saratoga County, NY, US
9.3 mi
559 ft
Paved

A classic loop for locals - runners, cyclists, walkers; good year-round; zero traffic; rolling... on 10/15/2016

Map image of a Route from October 14, 2016

Local - Earlville Forest Ride - 40km

Hamilton, NY, US
23.0 mi
1,997 ft
Paved

Short but punchy ride; wide tires suggested; this route is a head-shaker when admiring the qual... on 10/14/2016

Map image of a Route from October 13, 2016

Local - Full Feature Fifty - 50 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
51.0 mi
2,859 ft
Paved

A great showcase ride that will bring smiles to locals and visitors alike; a great loop in both ... on 10/13/2016

Map image of a Route from October 4, 2016

Local - Brookfield Truck Trail Loop - 10km

Madison County, NY, US
6.6 mi
617 ft
Mostly unpaved

This loop travels on Truck Trails #12 and #13; excellent gravel surface; a challenging run or a... on 10/4/2016

Map image of a Route from October 3, 2016

UT - St. George Marathon (SGM) - 26.2 miles

Central, UT, US
26.4 mi
497 ft
Paved

Amazing desert scenery; mesquite bonfires at start; pure downhill (except for the one big uphil... on 10/3/2016

Map image of a Route from September 23, 2016

Local - Clinton Coffee Ride - 75km

Hamilton, NY, US
47.1 mi
2,497 ft
Paved

short route to Clinton for caffeine; good training ride on 9/23/2016

Map image of a Route from July 30, 2016

NYS - QuadZilla Day #2 - 130 miles

Canandaigua, NY, US
132.7 mi
9,452 ft
Paved

Big day; climb, climb, climb; scenic; supported ride every other July (even years) on 7/30/2016

Map image of a Route from April 19, 2016

Local - Salmon Run from Hamilton - 150 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
152.5 mi
5,668 ft
Paved

Shortened version of the Salmon Run 300km Permanent (which is staged from Tully); the final thir... on 4/19/2016

Map image of a Route from March 14, 2016

Local - Maple Ride to Ben & Judy's (mostly paved version) - 75km

Hamilton, NY, US
48.5 mi
3,965 ft
Paved

Disclaimer: this ride may contain high levels of ice, cold, rain, wind, hills, and general misery on 3/14/2016

Map image of a Route from March 8, 2016

Local - Maple Ride to Ben & Judy's - 70km

Hamilton, NY, US
43.5 mi
4,140 ft
Mostly paved

The official route for the Ben & Judy's excursion; some gravel (and icy) sections; the route ca... on 3/8/2016

Map image of a Route from December 23, 2015

Local - Hamilton Marathon - 26.2 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
25.9 mi
537 ft
Mostly paved

Homemade (non-event) marathon, all within the confines of Hamilton; suitable for mountain biking... on 12/23/2015

Map image of a Route from October 6, 2015

Local - Grist Mill from Sylvan Beach - 100km

Town of Verona, NY, US
60.8 mi
2,086 ft
Paved

shortened option to enjoy the Grist Mill menu; out-and-back from Sylvan Beach; low traffic on 10/6/2015

Map image of a Route from September 22, 2015

Local - Chenango Experimental Forest - 100km

Madison County, NY, US
61.0 mi
5,883 ft
Mixed surfaces

This is a very challenging loop; lots of options to shorten (or extend!); limited water (detour... on 9/22/2015

Map image of a Route from July 26, 2015

Local - East Hill Everesting Attempt - 29,029 feet of climbing

Munnsville, NY, US
181.3 mi
25,943 ft
Paved

The story is best told over a beer... actual Everesting data is approx. 270k with 2230m climb. ... on 7/26/2015

Map image of a Route from May 18, 2015

NYS - Utica Enchilata Half Marathon - 26.2 miles

City of Utica, NY, US
26.3 mi
486 ft
Mostly paved

Officially the Utica Half Marathon, run twice to make it a full! Canal segment is great for cycl... on 5/18/2015

Map image of a Route from May 10, 2015

Local - Fleche Ride 2015 - 225 miles

Canastota, NY, US
235.6 mi
8,180 ft
Paved

Another good story over a beer; this route captures some great features of CNY riding; a long d... on 5/10/2015

Map image of a Route from July 16, 2014

UT - Southwestern Utah National Parks Loop - 750 km

Hurricane, UT, US
472.0 mi
30,885 ft
Paved

Stage 1: Hurricane to Zion; 25 mi (+750') Stage 2: Zion to Bryce; 85 mi (+3,961': 6,097'; 7,434... on 7/16/2014

Map image of a Route from June 22, 2014

Local - Quarterline Loop - 45km

Hamilton, NY, US
27.6 mi
1,172 ft
Paved

Standard route for this longtime favorite; great anytime in either direction; good for a tempo ... on 6/22/2014

Map image of a Route from June 3, 2014

Local - Mosquito Point Loop - 140km

Madison, NY, US
88.0 mi
6,318 ft
Paved

scenic loop; challenging in early season, a nice mid-distance ride later in the season; stinging... on 6/3/2014

Map image of a Route from August 18, 2013

NYS - Tully/Skaneateles Loop - 100km

Onondaga, NY, US
63.4 mi
3,319 ft
Paved

A great ride in the eastern Finger Lakes; ~90 minutes of rare flat to start the ride; a few var... on 8/18/2013

Map image of a Route from August 16, 2013

Local - Quarterline Morning Route - 30 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
33.2 mi
1,707 ft
Paved

Staple route with extension to the south (standard loop cuts across Earlville); great ride anytime! on 8/16/2013

Map image of a Route from July 15, 2013

NYS - Reunion Ride - 150 miles

Saint Lawrence County, NY, US
155.2 mi
7,806 ft
Paved

The preferred way to return home after Clarkson alumni reunion weekend; scenic and moderate prof... on 7/15/2013

Map image of a Route from July 7, 2013

Local - Chasing Windmills Century - 100 miles

City of Norwich, NY, US
100.3 mi
4,489 ft
Paved

Staged from Norwich, but can jump on anywhere along the route; a good showcase for visitors on 7/7/2013

Map image of a Route from July 3, 2013

Century Ride - Jul 2, 2013

Hamilton, NY, US
95.7 mi
5,440 ft
Paved

Dan, Erik, Jonathan, Peter, and Shannon took to the rain soaked back roads for a great ride. on 7/3/2013

Map image of a Route from June 28, 2013

Local - Erik's Century - 100 miles

Madison County, NY, US
100.0 mi
6,918 ft
Paved

route designed by famed OTB member Erik; moderate climbing; simple cue on 6/28/2013

Map image of a Route from June 14, 2013

NYS - CNY 600k Stuart's - 600km

Wayne County, NY, US
375.9 mi
12,547 ft
Paved

mid-June annual brevet; passes through Hamilton for overnight; 40 hour time limit on 6/14/2013

Map image of a Route from June 13, 2013

Local - The Free Love Ride - 60 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
60.8 mi
3,043 ft
Paved

Classic; must be ridden with Mssr. Monk on 6/13/2013

Map image of a Route from June 7, 2013

Local - Hamilton to Cooperstown Hills - 96 miles

Madison County, NY, US
96.8 mi
9,862 ft
Mostly paved

this is a challenging and rewarding out-and-back; likely a tailwind out and into the wind one th... on 6/7/2013

Map image of a Route from May 7, 2013

Local - Lebanon Loop - 40 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
40.9 mi
1,973 ft
Paved

nice loop for an anytime solo ride; moderate profile; quiet roads throughout on 5/7/2013

Map image of a Route from April 25, 2013

Local - 50 Spring Fling - 50 miles

Hamilton, NY, US
50.8 mi
2,556 ft
Paved

Moderate early-season loop; great training route; mid-ride espresso stop in Erieville... on 4/25/2013

Map image of a Route from March 21, 2013

Local - Al's Whitney Point Century - 100 miles

City of Norwich, NY, US
99.6 mi
4,123 ft
Paved

Scenic loop from Norwich; moderate hills for a nice day on the bike on 3/21/2013