Come and enjoy Shelter Island scenery. Ride the 35th Annual Bike Boat Bike NEW this year ... lunch after the ride!
The Suffolk Bicycle Riders Association (SBRA) invites you to cycle Long Island's East End. Tour through the woodlands, fields, and shoreline of the North Fork. Take the ferry to Shelter Island. Cycle through the scenic coves and byways of beautiful Shelter Island. Ride with friends, family or join a group and make new friends. Whether your preference is social, scenic viewing, or fast recreational cycling, we are sure you will enjoy the tour. Bike Boat Bike has flat to gently rolling terrain with some hills on Shelter Island.
This years Bike Boat Bike was a huge success.It would Never be possible without ALL of the Volunteers who donated their time and expertise to make this THE Premiere Bike Ride On Long Island.
The SBRA board and ALL of the riders Thank You for a Great Job!!
NO WAITING IN LONG LINES- All materials mailed to you, just drive up, get on your bike and RIDE!
ALL NEW ROUTES!!! Depending on distance chosen, you will have a chance to visit Horton Lighthouse, Orient Point State Park, Wildwood State Park and Shelter Island, with breathtaking views along the North Fork of Long Island. Routes are 25, 44, 58, 57, 67 and 100 miles with Rest Stops. Note: Routes may change before the event date. 25 miles:Easy Flat, North Fork 44 miles: Shelter Island 58 miles: Shelter Island 57 miles: Orient Point 67 miles:Orient Point 100 miles: North Fork *Registration does not include ferry fare. All Rides are non-escorted rides.
Tour Provides: There will be maps, cue sheets, registration bracelets and marked roads. Rest stops along each route provide a variety of sandwiches, snacks, energy bars, water and gatorade (and portable bathrooms). SAG support vehicles will assist BRACELETED REGISTERED RIDERS until 5:00 pm. More food than ever before: During your ride enjoy Sandwiches, hummus, all of your favorite bars and drinks. After your ride, join us for heros, watermelon and ice cream at the end of the ride. There will also be lemonade, iced tea and water available.
SBRA has teamed up with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Long Island to help them raise funds to fund research to find a cure for this life-threatening disease. To find out more about CF and for information on making a donation please click on the following link. http://www.active.com/donate/aptaliscfcycleforlif Please note: At the end of registration you will receive an Email that states that a fund raising page has been created for you. Though you can raise funds if you choose, you are in no way obligated to raise any funds. This email is generated automatically due to SBRA raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis.
Event T-Shirt: FREE EVENT T-SHIRT FOR ALL REGISTERED RIDERS. Size guaranteed if registered by April 30. All others will receive a t-shirt of whatever size(s) is(are) still available. Start Location: Strawberry Fields Fairgrounds (click here for directions) 1175 County Road 48, Mattituck, NY 11952
Important Note: Due to a recent requirement imposed by Southold Town, we are forced to limit the number of participants for this year's event. As a result, there will be NO day-of-event registration. The online registration cutoff date may be moved up as well.
Check-In Not Required: Registered riders will receive all materials (bracelet, t-shirt, cue sheets and instructions) in the mail prior to the event. **** Lost t-shirts and/or bracelets will NOT be replaced. **** ALL RIDERS WILL NEED to show their bracelet to access the parking area. When you arrive at the parking area you can just get on your bike and go.
Start Times: 100 mile ride can start at 7:00am and it is suggested to be on the road by 9am. All other rides can start after 7:30am. The 25 mile ride should be on the road by 12:00. The 44 mile rides should be on the road by 11:00. The 57-67 mile rides should be on the road by 10:00. Orient Point State Park does not open until 9:00 AM so the rest stop won't be operating until 9:30 AM. Food and toilet facilities will not be available to riders arriving at the Orient Point rest stop prior to 9:30 AM.
Registration Fees: $50 (Through 4/12/15) Early Registration $60 (Through 4/30/15) $70 (Through 5/13/15) (All plus active.com fee) NO Day-of-event registration Children under 12 are half-price but MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration fees are NOT REFUNDABLE. Registration fee does NOT include ferry fares. Please bring $10 in singles. Exact ferry fares will be posted at the information table and on the cue sheets. Register via Active.com hereuntil Thursday, May 13, 2015, 9:00 PM PST Or copy and paste this webs address into your browser: http://www.active.com/mattituck-ny/cycling/races/bike-boat-bike-2015?int= (Bring Active.com receipt with you to ride) Mailing of Registration Materials: Registration materials will be mailed no later than 10 days prior to the event. SBRA is NOT responsible for incorrect addresses or zip codes entered on the registration form that may delay delivery. If your registration materials are returned to us you must pick them up at the information table at Strawberry Fields Fairgrounds on the day of the event. (Bring Active.com receipt with you to ride)
Requirements: All riders must fill out and sign a registration/release form. Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All riders must wear an approved helmet, ANSI or SNELL (CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission). Cycling safety and strict adherence to all state cycling laws and rules of the road are imperative (see links below). We suggest you carry identification and any pertinent medical information with you at all times. Bicycles should be in good working order. View the safety video below:
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