7:30 am SHARP start

Leaves promptly 9:15am from the lot behind of Tildas Bake Shop -- did I said behind, the little community/park lot across the road of drive through CVS window.

WATCH UPDATES FOR WEATHER RELATED ADJUSTMENTS. No go if very wet/raining....

Group works together. Few dedicated playgrounds...

----> Option for few extra miles if interested, may be even to Greenport.... ! ;) <-----

Brief sound watching stop at IPBP and Coffee/snack stop in James Port.

For those not aware of the acronym from Rocky Point we go here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/QsrjeymxW8ye9E9S7

GPS Track:

https://ridewithgps.com/trips/32308214

Leaving the bank we will be heading to Bellport. Our food stop will be at the Bellport Deli. Depending on the weather & route this ride may be a few miles more or less than posted.

This is a B ride with an average speed of 14.5-15 mph, road speeds may reach 17-19 mph.   Check the ride calender for any changes posted by 7:00AM day of ride.

If you have any questions concering this ride you can call me on my cell phone at (516) 448-8545.   

We'll try again soon.

We'll weave our way through Manorville, Riverhead and head to Wild by Nature in Hampton Bays for a quick break. On the way back we'll take Old Country and Montauk Hwy towards Easport and back through Manorville.

Call or text with any questions.

Ride with GPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29698918

STILL RAINING LIGHTLY IN BAITING HOLLOW.

ROADS ARE TOO WET FOR ME TO LEAD A RIDE. SORRY

It's training ride #3.

Start will be at Sunshine Mall again for all you that have to travel east.

This will be a modified paceline ride which is basically what we have been doing. 

50-mile route Sunshine Mall to Beach Bakery     https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29515464

Check back for any changes or cancellations. 

Questions: 631 804-0751

50 miles of north shore hills between Wildwood and Belle Terre with 3000 feet of climbing. Be advised, the last 20 miles will be the hardest. I strongly advise you to check the route.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29593184

7:40 AM-Everything about this ride has changed. I am going to do a shorter ride from Sayville to Bellport at 11 am. I will reschedule the metric century training ride to next Saturday. contact me with any questions on my cell phone.

5:30 AM-I am delaying start til 10 AM to see if rain stops and roads dry. Check back by 8 am for any further changes or cancellation. 

Park in the lot south of Wendy's. Our stop will be in Manorville at mile 24 (McD's, bagel place, 7-11) As always, check back for any changes which would be posted no later than 7 am. 

Same as always stopping at Briermere for a break. Rain delay start time 11am

The ride will be delayed until 11:00 AM

Fingers crossed that the weather cooperates and sticks with what the weatherman is forecasting!  With that said, air up those tires, oil your chain, charge your wearables, grab some drinks and snacks (we'll stop off at 7-11 if you'd like to replenish your supply) because we're heading to the beach!

Park in the overflow lot of the Sayville train station.  Any cancellations/changes will be made prior to 7:00 AM Saturday morning.

*** RIDE IS NOW DELAYED TO 11:00 AM ***.

Since Sunday's weather isn't looking great, I'm going to try to get the ride in today.  We'll cut the miles to 40 with a fun run out to Briermere Farms.  Sadly, today looks to be our best chance to get a ride in this weekend.

In the meantime, it's a good time for a Concerto for a Rainy Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWnYae52Bd4  (It ends with Mr. Blue Sky !).

Keep you fingers crossed!

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Join the Thunderbirds for some more Century Training! 

You'll be Thunderstruck (our official theme song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2AC41dglnM

First we'll head out to Briermere Farms, for a stop.  Then we'll wend our way to the South Shore, via a route that will include a road that will be a pleasure (hint), to ride on. And of course we'll do the Casa Basso.

Pay attention to the ride directions - we've changed the route around...

The late ride start is to avoid the rains predicted for the earlier part of the morning  :(

Allons-y!

This ride is part of the Beginner Century Training Series.  You must have registered fo the series to ride.

***  RIDE START DELAY - NOON ***

Alternate ride will be a FANY hill training leaving from Terry Rd Shopping Center in Smithtown at NOON.

North along the Nissequogue, then out to Stony Brook and West Meadow Beach. 

Hilly, we climb Farm Rd, Harbor Hill, and River, among others.

Lunch stop at Fratelli’s in Stony Brook.

RIDE MAY STILL BE CANCELLED, WILL POST BY 11 AM IF WEATHER DOESN’T CLEAR

I still want to get a ride in. Hopefully the roads will be dry by then. Well be doing  a B pace with a few spots where you can run ahead. 

IT WILL BE MUCH NICER AT 1:30pm, LEAVING FROM SAYVILLE RR LOT ON SOUTH SIDE ACROSS FROM FIELD.

THE SEASON HAS STARTED!

Get off your butt and go on this 17-20 mile easy C pace ride. Average 10.5-11.5mph. NOBODY gets dropped and Newbies always welcome and well taken care of. Any cancellation will be by 12:30. Route depends on wind (to Patchogue/Oakdale or Holtsville/Ronkonkoma). Slowest rider sets the pace. Bring a snack and water.

After this dismal morning I see the sun. I'll make a mad dash for VMP and we'll roll out at 1:30. Sorry for the late post; weather has not cooperated.