calling all fatties (and strong mountain bikers.....) the tide is low...so let's ride long to short (and back)

Pacelineline to Manorville.Changes posted by 6:30 a.m.

Park in the King Kullen lot closest to Montauk Highway. This is a long post so click on " read more" at the end. We will ride thru Eastport, Remsenberg, and Westhampton beach, than travel West on Dune Road to Cupsogue Beach for a view of the Atlantic. Cupsogue has temporary facilities for restrooms since the fire destroyed the bathrooms last year. We will take a brief stop at Cupsogue, bring your own snacks since I am not sure if the temporary refreshment stand is open on weekdays. Our next stop will be at the Quogue Reserve, which has bathrooms and a variety of wildlife. Our last stop will be at the Beach Bakery in Westhampton, followed by a seven mile ride back to our cars. Average speed will be 13-14mph, depending upon rider ability, temperature and wind. High winds will modify and shorten the route. For info. call Bill Gravitz at 631-356-3036. Any changes will be posted by 07:30am day of ride.

I have made 2 routes for this ride; we’ll be using the one that is appropriate for the wind direction on ride day. We’ll be going to; it’s a surprise since I don’t know which route will be used - - but you will like either one. The average pace for the ride will be between 14.7 to 15.0 mph, +/- depending on the roads, wind direction and other conditions which could put the ride in the lower part of a "B"; you know how I ride. The road speed will be between 15 and 17 mph. We'll stop along the way for coffee and a pee break. There are a few places along the route where a paceline can be started for those who wish. PARKING: Use the area of the parking lot on the SOUTH side.

Please check the ride calendar for any weather, or last minute cancellations which will be posted no later than 8:00AM, if necessary. My cell number is 631.484.3490; call anytime if you have questions about the ride or need directions to the start.

Let's get everyone together for a LI Devo group ride in Manorville Hills.

This is a pre-ride to "Head For the Hills" race on June 13 https://www.bikereg.com/27388. (link is external)

It's a 5:30pm start at the main parking lot off of 111- https://www.google.com/maps/dir//40.8620589,-72.7681482/@40.8623798,-72.7981505,13z/data=!3m1!4b1 (link is external).

We will do the whole loop which is about 10 miles. Everyone is welcome for a great ride!

Manorville Hills Trail Map - http://climbonline.org/2014j/pdf/manorville_hills_041811.pdf (link is external)

The goal of the Long Island Mountain Bike Development Program is to develop the next generation of mountain bike and cyclocross racers from Long Island. http://www.lidevo.com/ (link is external)