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SBRA Bike Boat Bike 2014

    Date and Time of Event: 
    Sun, 06/01/2014 - 7:00am

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    Come and enjoy Shelter Island scenery.
    Ride the 34th Annual Bike Boat Bike


    **ALL NEW ROUTES ... **WIN A BICYCLE - Winner is Susan Lense - Congratulations!!!**

    SBRA invites you to cycle Long Island's East End. Tour through the woodlands, fields, and shoreline of the North and South Forks. 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.

    NO WAITING IN LONG LINES - All materials mailed to you, just drive up, get on your bike and RIDE!

    Bike Boat Bike has flat to gently rolling terrain with some hills on Shelter Island and to Orient Point.
    ALL NEW ROUTES!!! Depending on distance chosen, you will have a chance to visit Horton Lighthouse, Orient Point State Park and Shelter Island, with breathtaking views along the Twin Forks of Long Island.
    Routes are 25, 44, 58, 57, 67, 111 and 123 miles with Rest Stops.
    25 miles: Easy Flat, North Fork
    44 miles: Shelter Island

    58 miles: Shelter Island
    57 miles: Orient Point 
    67 miles: Orient Point
    111 miles: North & South Forks
    123 miles: North & South Forks
    *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.

    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.
     

    Parking:
    The parking area and ride start will be at Strawberry Fields Fairgrounds.

    Start Times:
    105/120 mile rides 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 57-68 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 (Thru 3/31/14)
    $60 (Thru 4/30/14)
    $70 (Thru 5/15/14)
    (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 here via Active until Thursday, May 15, 2013, 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-2014
          (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.
    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:


    GREAT RAFFLE PRIZE FOR REGISTERED RIDERS:
    All registered riders will automatically be included in a drawing for a chance to win a
    Specialized Sirrus Bicycle from The Kreb Cycle in Bellport, NY.
    The winner will be contacted directly with information on how to pick up your brand new bicycle.
    The Kreb Cycle will ensure you'll get this bicycle in the size that is right for you.
    (click here to visit Specialized.com to learn more about this bicycle)*

    *NOTE: Bicycle may be upgraded if winner prefers a different model.

    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION RAFFLE PRIZES:
    The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Greater New York Chapter) will also be selling raffle tickets to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
    Please stop by their table to check out the great raffle prizes they have available.

    After The Ride:
    Water mellon and ice cream after the ride:
    At Strawberry Fields Fairgrounds.
    One complementary beer for all riders over the age of 21 after the ride: At a local Brewery - TBA.

     

    For more information you can contact the Event Coordinator:
    Pete Olivieri 631-859-9202 or bbbinfo@sbraweb.org
    If you would like to submit comments or suggestions for this ride please email: BBBcomments@SBRAweb.org 

    Bike Boat Bike Volunteers hard at work getting Registered Riders packages ready to ship out (5/17/14):



    SBRA is a member of bicyclelongisland.org.


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