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ROUTE: We will take off from Riverhead waterfront behind Twin Fork Bicycles and proceed to a course that will take us through Southampton and up to Sag Harbor. We will be crossing over from south to north by way of Shelter Island, including Ram Island. Once in Greenport, lunch will be at the deli or pizzeria near the ferry (like last week). After lunch, we head west back to Riverhead using a similar route as last week.
STOPS: There will be multiple stops along the route and one long break in Greenport at mile 50.
BATHROOMS: Finding bathrooms is always a chore, especially with large groups. I did the best I could in this regard.
You will NEED:
Money for south and north ferries and lunch.
Water
Snacks
Sun Screen
ENERGY
SPEED: I am posting the ride as a slow B/B+ but if the wind is an issue the average may be in the fast B area. Cruising speed, depending on wind speed and direction will be around 16-17 mph. Naturally, tailwind and downhills will increase the top number.
MODIFIED PACELINE: It doesn’t make a difference how long you pull. A short pull also helps the group. Let’s make the exchange at 5 miles or LESS. Wheel behind a wheel, and don't cover a wheel.
EVERYONE IS EXPECTED TO MONITOR THEIR OWN SPEED AND THE LOCATION OF THOSE BEHIND THEM TO AVOID HAVING LARGE SPACES BETWEEN RIDERS.
If you can, please download the route onto your Garmin, iPhone, etc.
FINALLY: Based on feedback I've been getting, there may be a lot of riders this week, so the ride may be split. If there needs to be two groups, Tim Mayr will lead the other group.
Minor Change: Just in case your parking is away from Atlantic Blvd ! We will wait at the bike statue located near the park bathrooms and the beginning of the Jones Beach Bikeway until 9:15. Also, dress appropriately as it will be in the upper 50's to mid 60's with breeze from the water at 8 mph.
CHECK BACK to this posting after 6 AM Saturday for any changes!
We'll beat the traffic but have to get there early to get parking. Parking at Cedar Creek Park is for Nassau residents only but parking is available around the park. Here's the route AND a good parking area: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30043559. Zoom into the map to see where I will be parking.
We will probably do up to 15 miles as we can ride along the bike path until we find a good location (food & restrooms ;-). The air show starts at 10 so we should have plenty of time to scout out a good location. Bring SUNBLOCK!, food and a blanket if you can manage it as the stone gets a bit hard for a six hour air show. Here's a link to Newsday's show info: http://longisland.news12.com/story/40503363/guide-2019-bethpage-air-show-at-jones-beach .
This ride is open to ALL levels of SBRA riders. I may be leaving the beach at about 2 depending on weather and show factors.
11:30am- Multi 32mi a go - Type: Road Bike - Ride Leader: John M -
Symbols: A GO, DELAYED or CHANGED (review comments on ride), CANCELED,
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