O+ Festival 2024 CYCLING events, BBQ and music by the Minorikeys
October 12, 2024
ALL O+ Cycling rides meet up Saturday Oct 12 at Keegan Ales, registration at least 30 min before your ride departs.
The VO+2 Max: Led by the flying Italian wonder Jim Tommasetti, this route will be 100% road ride. It is a wondrous, fast paced adventure through the Mid-Hudson Valley passing cows, farms, reservoirs and more. A true roadie A, B and C level ride.
Distance: 55 miles
Start time 9am from Keegan Ales. (includes a rest stop!)
Cycling: The FO+RZA 40
ALL O+ Cycling rides meet up Saturday Oct 12 at Keegan Ales, registration at least 30 min before your ride departs.
The FO+RZA 40 will be led by everyone’s favorite local trainer in Italian shoes Tom Lafera. This gravel ride will lead you past vistas while you enjoy traversing the R2R trail full of surprises with a leader whose sense of adventure may take you down some unknown paths.
Distance: 45 Miles.
Start Time 9:30 am from Keegan Ales. (includes a rest stop!)
Cycling: The Resting Heart Rate Ride (20 miles)
ALL O+ Cycling rides meet up Saturday Oct 12 at Keegan Ales, registration at least 30 min before your ride departs.
THE RESTING HEART RATE RIDE led by local phenom Sarah Dukler. This ride will have you rolling along the Rondout Creek to Rosendale where you will climb a hill to get to the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. Your heart rate will go down as you wind your way back to Kingston. Not for skinny road tires but anything wider than a toothpick should work!
Distance: 20 Miles
Start time 10:30 am from Keegan Ales.
Post-Cycling BBQ
12:30-2pm
Local Funk rock
The Minorikeys are a groovy, head-banging, 3-part harmony party band. They play a wide variety of genres, inspired by artists spanning from Amy Winehouse to Queen, and from Benny Goodman to System of a Down! Based in the Hudson Valley, The Minorikeys bring the party energy to venues and special events throughout NJ, NYC, and upstate NY. Along with weddings and private events, they have also performed at many famous local venues such as The Chance Theater, Rosendale Theater, and District Social.
The Minorikeys are made up of a dynamic, multi-talented 6-piece group. The lead guitarist is Dr. Andrew Chen, who also doubles on the trumpet. Alex Bean is the band’s lead singer and screamer, rhythm guitarist, and vibraslap player. The female lead vocalist and keyboardist is Rebecca Satcher. Steven Lam is the band’s brass lead, with alto sax lines that range from silky jazz melodies to growling rock solos. The band’s drummer is Seth Beverly, who is also a DJ and backup vocalist. Filling the low end is Will Halpern, who plays bass guitar, trombone, and bass vocals.
Located at Keegan Bar & Restaurant
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