This Shelter Island grand tour will follow the BBB route, more or less, but explore a few more of the back roads.

Lunch will be on Wade's Beach, just a short ride from our deli stop.

There are a few short climbs on Shelter Island, but it's mostly flat to rolling roads.

Ride average should be the usual mid-B, about 15 mph.

Meet at Mattituck RR station, and please arrive in time to be ready to roll at 8 am.

Ferry round-trip fare is $5.

Tim

631-974-4896

The usual, with extra finish rollers. Take off time is 8:00AM promptly.

Special: If major group interest -- extending this ride to Greenport!

Note: it's only A+ if my riders join in and help sustaining A+ -- else it's what ever A pace we get.

No go if rain or significant wet/snowy road ways or bad ass rain approaching on radar o-] Check for status updates by 7am.[/][/b]

Base Route info:
http://pyzahl.blogspot.com/2013/07/solo-ride-reclaiming-my-stolen-staurday.html

Refreshments / Coffee stop at Jamesport Duffys Deli, brief stop/reassembly as needed at IPBP and other key locations. [/][/b]

Looking for a good base level A (but up to A+, AA at times) pace. No one getting dropped.
In general I want to see this smooth super efficient team effort to optimize time!!! Smooth but fast in general. Little playing allowed at the few dedicated hilly sections (you will find out). Reassembly after that -- always, no worries.

** Come for a training ride -- "as fast as you are working with me" **

I classified it back down to A all-over -- but we will go some sections at A+..AA pace for sure (if you go and work with me) -- A and good B+ riders are always welcome, may form a trailing group, if any? -- learn how to work as a team!! -- we will have some wait ups (on top of the 1st lil hill if needed) but we will not wait on every turn -- as I also classified it as TEAM, what means exactly this -- stay all together as much as possible and help each other for most efficiency and best pace w/o dropping any one -- regardless, unless on riders request or extreme mismatch.... -- you better be able sit in easy at 19..21mph and try to handle a few faster sections (slow down afterwards for reassembly) -- have fun!

Rocky Point 2 Iron Peer Beach Park for quick snack watching the sound and reassembly, Coffee/Refreshments now in Jamesport Duffys Deli. Watch for weather related updates or delays -- will post any change or cancellations by very latest start time -1 hour at the day of ride, if unsure, contact me. Let's Go Flying. Starts promptly as indicated on top at Tildas Bake Shop, typical moving time 2h45..3h depending on you. Starts out with some rollers on North Country Rd to warm up, will go fast, but will do the best to reassemble group after 1st climb(s) and as needed, group stays together as a Team AND SHARES THE WIND if any and has fun like few flying birds! Read here for past ride logs, stories, photos and details: http://pyzahl.blogspot.com/search?q=RP2IPBP

However, this is a team style training ride, lean and execute team play, work together not to show off -- with exception of a few designated sections to play... with following regrouping.

ride start change to Briarcliff college. We are following Ron to Smith Point for his Bike Beach Brew ride.
Bring money if you are going to the brewery after the ride. Pace will be around 16mph but on flats we will most likely be higher at times.

Join me for a relaxed B/B+ ride. We will do the 45 mile version of Marty's ride. I want to keep a pace line with the cursing speed about 18-20 MPH and to try to keep the group together. Those who want to go off the front are welcome. There is the option to do Boy Scout Hill or a flatter version, the milage is almost identical for either choice. We will regroup and go into the break together. ***NO GO IN RAIN***

Start in Riverhead waterfront, down over the Ponquogue Bridge, along Dune Road to a stop at the Beach Bakery in WH. We'll come back via Eastport and over the golf course. Forecast is for light wind and moderate temperature. A good time will be had by all. My cell is 646-643-6856

bike-beach-brew

patchogue train station to smith point beach to blue point brewery

bring money for the brewery

This title came before the first beer. In any case , we will attempt to follow and keep Ron in sight for his ride and return to the Blue Point Brewery.

Join us for a multi-level Bike-Beach-Brew ride where all rides will all end up back in Patchogue around the same time. After the ride we will go around the corner to the Blue Point Brewery where you may sample a cold one (or two), take a Beer Tour, and/or socialize with your friends. The brewery does not sell any food; as such, they permit customers to bring snacks, a sandwich, etc. to consume while sampling their brews and sitting on their picnic table area.

This will be a structured C+ ride, with an average of 12.3 - 12.8, with cue sheets, and no one will be dropped. We will ride from Patchogue through Blue Point (where the beach is), to Sayville, around Holtsville, into Bellport, and back to Patchogue. We will take a break at the Holtsville Ecology Center, so bring snacks (or you may pick something up at 7-Eleven).

PLEASE NOTE NEW START LOCATION

Cell phone: (631) 523-2129.

Join me for Coffee- Bagels- Camaraderie- Ride changed due to walk & race on Main street West Hampton beach. Average speed will be between 12.3 and 13.9 depending on wind speed and group abilities, bring money for the great rest stop, No one left behind.

We're off to Cedar Beach to view the Sound and have a rest/snack at my yacht club (aka Ralph's Fishing Station). Leader will maintain a 13-15 mph level ground cruising speed. No one will be dropped.

wHEELS DOWN AT 9:01! Head out to Holtsville/Sayville/Patchogue for 20-25 miles (depending on speed of the group). Be back to sample a brew at the Blue Pt Brewery with the rest of the hammerheads. Bring a snack for the brewery as they don't serve food. Average 11-12MPH. Newbies welcome. NOBODY LEFT BEHIND! Any cancellation by 8AM.

**TIME CHANGE - Chris Coming From Work, Need Our Sweep**

Following Ron....I tend to be long winded, so click "read more" on the bottom for the entire post. This is going to be a great ride. We’ll start out from the parking lot weaving our way through Patchogue on the way to Smith Point. We will be following the fast, faster, and fastest groups until they are small specs in the distance. There will be a pee break on the way to the beach as well as a stop at 7-11 around mile 14 for stuff to take to the beach if you are so inclined. All this will be accomplished with and average pace between 14.5 and 15.0 mph; depending on wind conditions, humidity and other factors. Naturally the road speed will be slightly higher to produce the average. Sure enough, there will be at least 3 places where you can stretch the legs. Not a pace line.

When we get back to the parking lot you can grab a bite at Flo’s Luncheonette, or bring snacks to take with you before going just another 0.6 miles and 11 feet to the Blue Point Brewery where we can buy (NOT FREE) the new stuff that is hitting the market. So, come out and join me for a fun filled day with your fellow tea drinkers. I will bring a six pack of diet coke for those who don’t want to try the new stuff; or bring your own.

Please check the ride calendar for any weather, or last minute cancellations which will be posted no later than 7:00AM if necessary. My cell number is 631.484.3490; call anytime if you have questions about this ride or need directions to the start.

Leave from parking lot in back of Patchogue Library(bathroom within). No lunch stop. Visit brewery after ride to view inebriated bar-flies purporting to be SBRA members. 917-797-7873