7:30am sharp start

Join me for a morning spin. We will have one stop at Sunshine Mall. Bring snack & drink. Any questions call me at 516-557-4100

Rolling hills to Roslyn, deli or bakery stop in Roslyn

Ride east from Sayville through Bayport, Patchogue, Bellport then north and east through Yaphank and Manorville with a food stop at McD's in Manorville about halfway through. Optional bathroom stop at Southaven Park both on the way out and the way back. Pace will be at the higher end of the C+/B- range. Cancellation for any reason will be posted by 6:30AM.

Moved from May 5th due to rain.

Training ride for the Metric Century but all are welcome. Park in lot closest to Montauk Highway. Our break will be at Briermere at around mile 20. Keeping the pace in the C range since we are adding miles each week. Contact me with any questions. Always check back for any changes.

FANY Ride Hill Training rated as a B for overall average speed but is more like a B+ in effort required.

We will ride through Upper Brookville, Matinecock, Locust Valley, Lattingtown, Dosoris Island, Glen Cove, Old Brookville. The rest stop at about 20 miles. Distance may vary depending on who shows up.

Parking in back by baseball fields.  

Changes by 6:30am

Sixty mile ride from Sunshine Mall to Quogue. Pace will be about the same as last week, since we are adding 10 more miles. The average should be a fast B to slow B/B+. As we get ready for the century, we will use a modified paceline and employ shorter pulls than in the past. There will be two stops -- one at Beach Bakery the other at McDonalds in Manorville. 

The Ride with GPS route:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29621447

Check back in the morning for any modifications to this post.

Hope to see you all there!

Cell: 631 804-0751

This ride is part of the Beginner Century Training Series.  It is only for members who have signed up for and have been participating the whole series.    

Thunderbirds: Get you kicks on Route 666," ...my friends are gonna be there, too."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEPmA3USJdI

As the title implies, it's time to start working on those long pulls down the highway, which some will find hell. But, it will get you ready for those long pulls into winds that we almost always have on the Century!

So, we'll start by heading west - heading up William Floyd, then southeast along Route 24, before we head up to Briermere Farms for a break.  Then it's down to Hampton Bays and a return route back through Eastport.  The distance will be about 66 miles, so have two big water bottles and snacks. Also, save some energy for the rolling terrain and the winds of the final leg of the ride.

Let's work together, with no surges! 

Otherwise you might be sent with Lou Diamond Phillips on this memorable trip...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdGICDHHndo

Allons-y!

This is a long ride, with several stops, as well as a lunch stop at Braun's sea food in Cutchogue, so plan your day accordingly. This ride will be changed if the wind is strong, the change could be a shortening of the ride, or a different ride altogether, so it is vital that you check the ride calendar for changes by 07:15am day of ride.  From Riverhead we will head out along the scenic Peconic Bay, with a bathroom (porta-potty) stop at mile nine.  There will be several very quick scenic stops with water views on our way to a deli in Cutchogue (mile 16) where we will take a short stop for coffee, etc. and a real bathroom.  We continue Northward with views of farms and vineyards on our way to a view of the L.I. Sound.  We than head South to Nassau Point and its views and rolling hills.  Note: if you do not wish to do the hills, you can hang out at the beach and we will pick you up about 15 minutes later on our return to the beach.  We than ride on for some views off Indian Neck road before heading back to Cutchogue to Braun's Sea Food.  Braun's is a self service take out restaurant with plenty of outdoor picnic tables, their chowders, wraps, etc. are excellent. If you don't want lunch, in the same parking lot is Scoops and Grinds, where the ice cream is wonderful, and so are their coffees.  Both stores have bathrooms.  We than return to Riverhead. For info: call/ text Bill G. at 631-356-3036.  Note: Park in the public lot along the riverfront, go to the end of the lot (you will see a building under construction).  Closest street is McDermott. Ride speed will be a low end C+/B-.

It's off to Manorville. The average pace for the ride will be between 14.6 to 15.0 mph +/- depending on the roads, wind direction, rider ability or other conditions. Naturally, the road speed will be higher (15 -16.5 mph.) to produce the average. A rest/ food stop at McDonald’s or the bagel shop is on the schedule around mile 12. There are a few places along the route where leg stretches can be done for those who wish to do so. There is no obligation for anyone to do this; you can hang back with me. 

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

Rain Rain will you ever go away??? I am getting a little tired of this crappy weather so lets try this again and today i am just doing a ride out to Manorville. As i post this i see rain in one forecast and no rain in another. 50/50 not bad! Please check the morning of the ride for delays or changes due to weather.

This will be a 46 mile ride from Veteran’s Memorial Park to Briermere Farm.  We will stop at Briermere for 10 minutes or so (no rush, Jim is in Battenkill); and then head home—see route details below.  I am looking to keep a steady pace between 20 and 23 mph.  I hope to see you at the start.

Route Details:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29948008

This rides to welcome back Rachel its her first ride back since November. Also I'll be back from surgery so I may be slow.

Come on my C paced ride of 18-22 miles at 10.6-11.6mph. Newbies always welcome and nobody gets left behind. Any cancellation will be by 9am. Park on North side of RR at end of road. Bring water and a snack as route will be determined at ride start due to wind, tide, position of moon and leaders disposition.