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The plan is to bike out to Montauk from East Islip BoA and take the LIRR back home. Trains depart Montauk at 3:30pm, 5:26pm and 7:33pm.Train ride back to Great River station takes approximately 2hrs (3 min bike ride from Great River LIRR station back to BoA parking lot).
I suggest riders bring two water bottles, some energy snacks for the ride and extra $$ for rest stops/lunch/train fare). We will make hydration/rest stops approximately every 20-25 miles. Depending on when we arrive in Montauk (and what shape we're in when we get there - lol) we can discuss options (extend ride to lighthouse, sit-down lunch in town, Gosman's Dock, etc.).
Please check this posting again Friday evening for any additional updates.
If you are interested in this ride or have any questions, please let me know by 9pm Fri. FYI - The LIRR has the right to limit the number of bikes they allow on each train so I need to get a rough headcount. Please call or txt my cell (number below).I’ve done this ride several times and never had a problem with LIRR but you never know.
Special note: Riders will need a Bike Permit so you can bring your bike on the train. The permit cost is $5 but it is good for life (unless you lose it) and it can be purchased on the train without a penalty fee. You will also need to purchase a one-way off-peak ticket for ride home (approx $10) and should be purchased prior to boarding. LIRR ticket machine is at the station.
The Orient Express ride. Leaving Port Jeff Sta. (7AM Sharp) on Canal Rd., to Whiskey Rd., to Ridge Rd., to 25A, to Sound Ave. & on out to Orient Pt. & back. Must be self sufficent. For anyone not wanting to do the complete century, we are meeting others at Martha Clara Vinyards (ETA 8:15-8:30 be ready to pull out) who will then join us to Orient Pt., making your ride 40 miles including the return to Martha's. On the return from Orient we will stop in Greenport for lunch. We then head back to Port Jeff Sta. My cell 631 922-0632
There may be another faster group that forms, again we will not chase. Final Average speed is around 21 mph. There will be a few surges along the usual spots but we will have rolling wait ups where necessary. Rest stop at the luxury Exxon station (28 miles). Wait ups for my group on the top of 51, again a rolling wait up. Please download or familiarize yourself with the route.
Join me for a shorter version of Cathy’s Road Cranks Century. They start at Port Jeff Station at 7:00 and we will meet them at Martha Clara Vineyards on Sound Ave in Riverhead. We will then ride together out to Orient, stop for lunch in Greenport on the way back and get about 40 miles in. Come ride the beautiful North Fork!
Great ride through the North side of Southampton. Mostly rolling on the way out with one Great Hill. Lunch stop at the Bagel Bouy in Sag .Take a break on the Sag waterfront.. Return by the Southern route through SH. My Cell 646-643-6856
Join us for a scenic tour thru the historic community that once was the Vanderbilt estate in Oakdale, part of which became known as the Idle Hour Artist's Colony. Ride thru the Mews, pass the buildings Vanderbilt built, the homes that came later along the canals, Dowling College, the Connetquot River with views of the Bayard Cutting arboretum...and more! Meet at the south end of the Oakdale train station parking lot.
Depending on wind, tide and position of moon we will ride approx. 23ish miles at a 10-11.5 mph pace from Ronk station. Be ready to roll at posted time with water, fully inflated tires and helmet. Newbies always welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Be there or be square. Cancellation for any reason will be posted by 8am.
10:30am- C 23mi DELAYED - Type: Road Bike - Ride Leader: Dawson -
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