We are going to turn the route upside down and backwards. Looking forward to this revised route, you should be too!!! We will regroup as required at the top of all climbs, group will remain together throughout the ride. Short stop at the Wading River Deli and then back home.

7:45am Sharp Start. Coffee & Bagels to follow in shop.

8:00am sharp start. Bagels & coffee to follow in shop.

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.

Out to Manorville and back. We will take the longer route out and loop around the golf course before taking a break in Manorville. Pace will be low B/B+ averaging 16.7-16.8. Paceline on certain stretches for those who want to join in. This is not a B/B+ ride that will come in at 18mph, so please note that this is a lower end B/B+ ride.

some introduction into Pace Line Training will take place after ~8 miles of bike path hills ... We'll first do 6 miles on the PJ-Setauket Bike Path followed by mostly flat runs through Mt. Sinai & Miller Place and work on pace lining. You'll be amazed how fast the flat and rolling stuff goes after the hills. MY thoughts for successful pace lining (I'm sure others can add to this):
1. no matter where you are in the line: try not to do anything unexpected and call out/indicate hazards;
2. when taking over the front position maintain the SAME speed and accelerate slowly if desired;
3. look BACK before pulling off the front; signal intent with one elbow while dropping off to the other side;
4. consider who's wheel your following and adjust your distance appropriately; try not to cross the rear wheel of the rider ahead;
5. eat/drink while in the last position;
6. when in the last position, call out traffic approaching from the rear;
7. DON'T pull until you HAVE to get off (save your energy and take another pull later); Plan ahead and don't get off the front at the bottom of a hill;
8. if you're tired and feel it might be unsafe then hang off the back.

Join me for a B+ ride. We will do the 50 mile version of Marty's ride. I want to try keep a pace line with the cursing speed about 20 MPH and to try to keep the group together. Those who want to go off the front are welcome. ***NO GO IN RAIN***

paceline ride to babylon.....back in time for everyone's BBQ !!!

I tend to be long winded so click "read more" on the bottom for the entire post. – How about taking a ride to Ridge for a change? It's a nice route with a little something for everyone. I've checked the problem roads and they have been repaved!

The average pace for the ride will be between 14.5 and 15mph. depending on wind conditions, and other factors such as humidity and squirrels. Naturally the road speed will be slightly higher to produce the average. Around mile 18 or so we’ll make a pit stop; you can go to Mickey D’s or the deli.
There will be a few long spots where one can stretch the legs if desired; working off any extra calories collected at the rest stop. This is not a pace line.

My cell number is 631.484.3490; call anytime if you have questions about this ride or need directions to the start. Please check the ride calendar for any weather, or last minute cancellations which will be posted no later than 7:30AM if necessary

Leave the Manorville King Kullen for a spin out to Mattituck, with a stop at a deli in Mattituck. Mimsie the Cat says it will be a medium-speed pace and it will be a paceline ride... Let's plan on riding together as a group.

Park on south side across from station. Plan on 24-28 miles depending on wind and tide. Average pace 11-12.5MPH. NOBODY LEFT BEHIND. Newbies always taken care of. Any cancellation by 8:30AM. Deli stop at Bellport to pick up snacks to eat at the Dock. Either get out and ride or stay home and get FAT!
p.s. Irene, where the hell are you?

So what's the best part of this ride for you, bicycling in beautiful Orient along the Main Road, riding through Orient's quaint little town, pedaling with spectacular water views and wildlife, being awestruck while in the Orient Point State Park or dining at the Orient by-the-Sea Restaurant and Marina?

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