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I still believe we might still be able to ride Rocky ... I will be there before 9 AM and check out the trail a bit ... otherwise we will head further east at 9:01 ....
It's a maybe and could be a fool's errand if the predicted rain arrives ... can't start off the Rocky season by beating up wet trails ... depending on how much precip arrives we may change the venue to Calverton or BSP. Check back to this posting Sunday night.
A DEC Permit is REQUIRED for parking and trail access. Probably will skip the West side trails this time around.
Check back to this posting before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change.
Running late? PULL OVER and call my cell below ... we'll wait but make you feel lousy about it ...
Very easy ride to Bean & Bagel for Great Bagels on roads with very little traffic through the Pine Barrens and on some paved trails through the woods no one left behind. Please call my cell 631-484-1650 after 7am or before 8pm for any info check back day of for any changes which might be made 2 hours before ride if the weather is bad.
On Tuesdays we’ll be riding the hills north of Stony Brook, getting up to B- average over the coming months. If you are interested in getting better at hills and can do a C+ pace, now is the time to join us. To start this series, we’ll do a low C+ on the flats and everyone will bike at his own ability (or lack thereof) on the hills. Take the hills at your own pace and we’ll meet at the top. No pressure there.
We go from the ride start to the lighthouse in Old Field. We have our break there at the overlook, so bring your own snack. There is no bathroom stop on this ride.
Questions before ride, my email is [frchtchr@hotmail.com]. Morning of ride, my cell is 631-835-1454. Cancellation for weather will be no later than 8am morning of ride.
Join me for a ride from Riverhead to Mattituck, where we will take a break at the Deli on Love Lane. We will return through Jamesport, up and around Riverhead, and end up at the start.
I am not using my road bike, so feel free to bring your hybrid or fat tire bike, if you have one.
This is a C+ ride, which will average 12.1 - 12.6.
Scenic ride with multiple water views, and several miles on Dune Road. Bathroom stops along the way, with a final stop at the Beach Bakery in Westhampton. For info: contact Bill G. at 631-356-3036. Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which would be posted by 08:00am day of ride.
We will be leaving Bank of America and head to Great River and East Islip for a 22 mile ride. The ride will be at a B- pace with an average speed of around 14.5 to 15mph and road speeds that will reach 16 to 18mph.
Changes or cancelation will be posted by 1:30pm day of ride.
If you have any questions concerning this ride, call Mike at 516 448-8545.
We'll begin with a 4-5 mile loop through the Idle Hour area in Oakdale before heading east along Montauk Highway and Middle Rd through Oakdale, Sayville, Bayport and Blue Point with a short rest stop at Corey Beach. Cancellation for any reason will be posted by 3PM.
Be there at 9 for the Ride Start but there may be a delay waiting for the roads to dry a bit more.
After a 5 mile warmup we'll head North-NorthWest to Mt. Sinai for a bagel break ... and then head home with the wind at our back. A new route on known roads. Once we head North the pace will be a B with B+ effort into the wind. Short pulls into the wind ... when you hear "Nice Pull ..." you'll know it's time for teamwork.
Check back for changes/cancellations which would be posted by 7 am. Park south of Wendy's for a short, easy meander around back roads. Short stop for a snack (byo).
Were off to Westhampton Bakery for some goodies and exercise it will be a slow easy ride no one left behind please check back day of if weather is questionable I will post any changes 2 hours before ride.
This route will be similar to Bobby's (HCC-Patchogue) with a few of my twists and turns. Depending on the weather and the group, I can increase or decrease the mileage by a few. Average will be an easy B-. Stopping at McD's for a break.
From Veteran's park we will head to McDonald's in Manorville for our break at about the mid-point of the ride. If the winds are strong, we may put more mileage on the Grummann trails in lieu of the roads. For info: contact Bill G. at 631-356-3036. Check the ride calendar for changes, which would be posted by 07:45am day of ride.
THIS RIDE HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM MONDAY, APRIL 1, TO THURSDAY, APRIL 4, DUE TO 18 TO 20MPH WINDS; GUSTING TO 30MPH. AND TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY, WIND CHILLS WILL BE 30 - 38 DEGREES. THURSDAY LOOKS MUCH BETTER.
The objective of this ride is to get lemon scones. For those of you that haven’t had lemon scones at Main Road Biscuit in Jamesport, pucker-up. We will be stopping there 32 miles into the ride. If you don’t like lemon scones, they also have muffins, biscuits, and cookies. I think they use organic sugar—healthy! Don’t worry about getting fat, it’s why I made the ride 56 miles. And to ensure proper digestion, we will keep the ride steady; between 18 and 20 mph, with an ideal cruising speed of 19 mph. Although we will make a speed exception for the “tanks,” where there’s always a tail wind. So come out and enjoy some sweets, with a side of aerobic endurance.
We will be leaving Bank of America and head to Great River and East Islip for a 22/24 mile ride. The ride will be at a B- pace with an average speed of around 14.5 to 15mph and road speeds that will reach 16 to 18mph.
Changes or cancelation will be posted by 1:30pm day of ride.
If you have any questions concerning this ride, call Mike at 516 448-8545.
This is the long-running Kreb Shop "A" Ride. This week, we’ll do the extended 41 mile route (East route plus 10 mile Mill Rd loop tacked on after The Maples rest stop).
We do scheduled wait-ups (and as necessary), in addition to one brief rest stop at roughly the 15 mile mark. Please bring adequate drinks and nutrition, as the rest stop occurs in a parking lot (no food/drinks/restrooms available).
Please park your car in the Bellport Municipal Parking Lot located at Bellport Lane & Bell Street, and then ride bike half a block over to the Kreb Bike Shop parking lot at 10 Bell Street, to sign-in for ride and hear the pre-ride briefing.
Off to Briermere for its season opening day. Briermere's has bathrooms, and amazing pies and pastries, coffee, not tea, is available. If you want to share a pie, bring singles and change. I will supply napkins, paper plates and forks. Last year fruit pies ran about $20.00 dollars, so we will need enough pie eating riders to share the cost. There will not be half-price day old pies since this is the opening day. For info: contact Bill G. at 631-356-3036. Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which would be posted by 07:45am. Strong winds will shift the ride to a different destination, and perhaps a different starting point.
Rest stop at Bean & Bagel easy ride through the Pine Barrens on roads with very little cars and part of the paved bike trail no one left behind please check back day of for any changes which will be posted 2 hours before ride.
Sorry for late posting, join me for a Saturday spin to Sunshine Mall where we will break. Bring snacks and drinks. Any questions call me at 516-557-4100
Leaved prompty 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.
RADAR LOOKS CLEAR. Prepare for a damp start.
WATCH UPDATES FOR WEATHER RELATED ADJUSTMENTS. No go if too wet....
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:
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One more weekend in the 40 mile range before adding some mileage.. Still at a slow B hoping to step it up next week in miles and speed. I will move this to Sunday if the weather Saturday is not good in the morning so please make sure to take a look for updates before you head out.
No fee to park until May so disregard note about parking fee.
This 26 mile ride will be a B- ride, averaging 14.5 mph with cruising speeds 15-18 mph. We'll go south into Great River for a loop in the park before heading north and then east over to the Bohemia McD's for a break at mile 15.
Start time changed to 10 am to allow roads to dry a little more and the bathrooms should be open by then at the park.
No parking fee til end of May. Not sure the bathrooms will be open yet so stop on your way, if needed. We will be doing a lesser known route (an old SBRA cue sheet) and going to our break stop in Sayville around mile 20. Always check back for any changes which would be posted by 7 am. Early forecast is for morning showers so I may delay or change to Sunday so check here or feel free to text/call me.
Delaying the ride start until 10:00 AM. I'm letting the weather clear-through and the roads to dry!
Here we are at Century Training Ride (CTR) #3: Ah, Spring is here, the birds are chirping and the Muffin Man is back! Let's take a ride out to Briermere Farms, and see what the Muffin Man has to offer; a muffin,a scone or...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CGO9I8rmkE
On the way back, we'll ride through Riverhead and encounter the Route 31 climb, and the Casa Basso. Save some energy for the winds when we head west, as they'll probably be right in our faces!
Ride may be delayed / postponed, if the rains continue into the late morning. So, check the calendar for changes!
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.
FANY Ride Hill Training, heading north along the Nissequogue to the beaches, Head of the Harbor, Stony Brook, West Meadow Beach, and Old Field Lighthouse.
Lunch stop at Fratelli’s Deli, for carbo-loading.
This is a hilly ride with 2,000 feet of climbing, group stays together and wait-ups as needed. Pace is an early season honest B, everybody will climb at their own pace.
Any ride changes will be posted by 7 am the morning of the ride.
IT WILL BE MUCH NICER AT 2PM, NOW 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 9:30. Route depends on wind (to Patchogue/Shirley or Holtsville). Slowest rider sets the pace. Bring a snack and water.
This ride will be a tag along with the Early Birde. We'll start at the same time as the EB's and hold on as long as possible. We will not wait for anyone until we get to Edwards ave. At that point we'll take the temp of the group. If people are good we'll stay with the birds even longer. This ride is meant for people who want to push themselves a bit. If this group is too much then Dan Rogers and the Charlie Birds will be not too far behind. Rider meeting @7:45 ready to roll at 7:55.
We will be leaving East Islip BOA and head to the Great River area. Then we will make our way to the Babylon Dock area. Then off to Islip Beach before returning to the bank. Our break will be in Babylon or East Islip, the group will decide.
This is a B ride with an average speed around 15.5 mph, road speeds may reach 16-19mph. Check the ride calender for any changes posted by 7:00am day of the ride.
Off to Briermere for a treat. Briermere's has pies we can share, plus all types of baked goodies. Coffee, not tea, is available. Bathrooms are also available. We will pass a Bison farm on the way, and make a quick stop if the Bison are out and viewable. For info: contact Bill G. at 631-356-3036. Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which will be posted by 07:30am. Parking on the side road of Papa Joseph's is ok on Sundays. If you want to share a pie with the group, bring small bills and change. I will supply paper plates, napins and forks.Strong winds could change the ride or its pace.
We will do 2 loops from the ride start. The first loop will be 25 miles through the Manorville area with a quick stop at McD's in Manorville around mile 19. The second loop will be 15 miles to Westhampton Beach with a stop at the Beach Bakery. Pace will be on the low end of the range (13.0). Cancellation for any reason will be posted by 7AM.
Saturday morning's weather may be a little left-over rain, fog, and/or wet roads, so I've moved the ride to Sunday and made the start 9:30.
Come out and join me for a ride from Bellport to the Beach. We will make a stop at Wertheim for bathroom if needed; stop at 7-11 prior to the beach or you may bring a snack.
This is a C+ ride, which will average 12.1 - 12.6, depending on the wind and the riders, and there will be cue sheets.
FANY Ride Hill Training rated as a B for overall average speed but is more like a B+ in effort required. This ride has beautiful views and includes Caumsett State Park and Center Island. The rest stop is at the Bayville Deli.
START TIME DELAYED ONE HOUR TO ALLOW THE ROADS TO DRY. CHECK BACK BEFORE 8:30 FOR ANY ADDITIONAL CHANGES.
Join in for this flat 40 miler from the parking lot across from the Maples Bar. We'll ride to Cupsogue for a short scenic stop at the beach, then on to the West Hampton Beach Bakery for a break at approximately 25 miles. I"m aiming to average in the low range of C+/B-, just want to get some mileage in. Check back for any changes which will be posted by 7:30 AM. Rain will cancel. Call if you have any questions.
This ride comes from the inspiration of our good friend and fellow cyclist Anthony Ando, who on a recent recovery ride along County Road 51 could be heard screaming, from Bellport to Port Jefferson, “ARE YOU PEOPLE MORONS?SLOW IT DOWN!”And trust me, that’s way censored.
Today, we are going to make him proud.We will leave Veteran's Memorial Park in Calverton and do the 24/51/111 loop, 31 miles.It will be a paceline ride at a steady 16mph.
The weather may not cooperate, so check back for any cancellation by 9:30 am.
This ride stops in Westhampton at mile 9 for a bathroom stop, goes out to Cupsogue County Park for its Atlantic Ocean views, stops at the Quogue Preserve for another bathroom break, than on to the Beach Bakery for a well deserved snack. Bring a snack to enjoy at any of our stops. The Quogue Preserve has a fountain to refill your water bottles. For info: contact Bill G. at 631-356-3036. Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which would be posted by 08:00am day of ride. Strong East or West winds may affect our distance or change all aspects of the ride.
We will be leaving Bank of America and head to Great River and East Islip for a 22 mile ride. The ride will be at a B- pace with an average speed of around 14.5 to 15mph and road speeds that will reach 16 to 18mph.
Changes or cancelation will be posted by 1:30pm day of ride.
If you have any questions concerning this ride, call Mike at 516 448-8545.
UPDATE - TUESDAY 2PM - Current forecast is showing only a 5% chance of rain at 5PM but a 70% chance of rain between 6PM and 7PM so I am cancelling the ride for today.
Route TBD but may include a loop of the Heckscher bike path and a short rest stop at Islip Beach. Cancellation for any reason will be posted by 3PM.
Going to the Bakery for the rest stop slow easy pace no one left behind some hills some flat cell 631-484-1650 please call after 7am or before 8pm please check back the day of if weather is bad I will cancel 2 hours before.
We will be leaving Bank of American in East Islip heading to Great River and East Islip area. Then we will head to Islip Beach. Please bring your snacks and drinks for this ride. Any questions call Mike at 516 448-8545
This is a B- ride with an average speed of 14.5 to 15 mph, road speeds may reach 17-18mph. Check the ride calender for any changes posted by 2:00pm day of ride.
From Maples we will ride to Bean and Bagel for a breakfast/bathroom stop, than continue on to Wildwood state park for a a brief park visit. Wildwood has indoor heated restrooms. From Wildwood, we will return to Maples Parking lot. Optional lunch at Maples Bar. They have large hamburgers, and my riders have liked the chile served there. For info: contact Bill G. at 631-356-3036. Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which will be posted by 07:30am.
Very easy ride to Bean & Bagel for Great Bagels on roads with very little traffic through the Pine Barrens and on some paved trails through the woods no one left behind. Please call my cell 631-484-1650 after 7am or before 8pm for any info check back day of for any changes which might be made 2 hours before ride if the weather is bad.
This will be a steady 20 to 22mph, “A” paced ride.We will leave Veteran’s Memorial Park and head to William Floyd Pkwy North, around the Jets, through Grumman to 24/51/111, and home (see route below for further details.)
We’ll make a brief stop at the gas station, which is about half-way into the ride.
Cancellation for any reason will be posted by 8am on the day of the ride.
I'm taking Mike F's Thursday ride this week and Lynn will be sweeping.
This 22 mile B- ride will average 14.5 mph with cruising speeds of 15-18 mph. We'll enjoy the quiet streets of Great River and East Islip, and will also do 2 loops in Heckscher State Park where we can stretch our legs a little.
Ride is cancelled as it looks like we'll be able to ride Saturday.
I'm posting this ride in case Saturday ends up as a rainy day since I can't ride Sunday. This ride, if it occurs, will go from Sayville to Bellport for our break. Check back for any cancellation which would be posted by 7 am.
(Intrepid Tag Along leader, Alley Gonzalez is still on hiatus, so instead: you have me).
This is the companion ride to the long-running Kreb Shop "A" Ride. We make every effort to keep both ride groups together, but if there is a split, we let the A ride go ahead. This week, we go East on the standard route to The Maples.
Please park your car in the Bellport Municipal Parking Lot located at Bellport Lane & Bell Street, and then ride bike half a block over to the Kreb Bike Shop parking lot at 10 Bell Street, to sign-in for ride and hear the pre-ride briefing.
We do scheduled wait-ups (and as necessary), in addition to one brief rest stop halfway through ride. Please bring adequate drinks and nutrition, as the rest stop occurs in a parking lot (no food/drinks/restrooms available).
Ride is on. If there appears to be a chance of light drizzle, we can change our destination so we are never too far from our cars. Off to Briermere's, with a brief stop to see the American Bison herd (if they are in the field closest to the road). On this past Sunday we stopped to watch the herd of Bison, some of the riders took pictures. If you want to share a pie, bring singles and change. The pies are running 20 dollars, ten dollars if we can get day old. We will need at least 4 pie eaters to split a pie. I will supply paper and plasticware. Brieremere's has bathrooms, and all types of really good baked goods if you are not a pie eater. Coffee, not tea, is available. For info: contact Bill G. at 631-356-3036. Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which would be posted by 07:30am.
Tour historic community, once the Vanderbilt estate in Oakdale, part of which became known as the Idle Hour Artist's Colony. Ride thru the Mews, original farm, homes along the canals, mansion (was Dowling College), the Connetquot River, views of the Bayard Cutting arboretum...and more! Meet at the southwest end of the Oakdale train station parking lot. Great ride for beginner, rehabing from injury, or just a nice spin on your bike.
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:
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 :(
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.
We will be leaving Bank of American in East Islip heading to Great River and East Islip area. Then we will head to Islip Beach. We will be stopping at McDonalds around mile 21 for our break. Any questions call Mike at 516 448-8545
This is a B- ride with an average speed of 15.5 to 16 mph, road speeds may reach 17-19mph. Check the ride calender for any changes posted by 7:30am day of ride.
Nice, easy pace to get in shape for the season. No one gets dropped. Meet in the dead end street next to Papa Joe's Restuarant in Manorville. Bring $ or snacks for a rest break at Briermere. Check the website by 7:30am for any changes
Changed ride date for better weather and shortened to 14 miles. We will go as far as Fire Island National Seashore (Sunken Forest). The boardwalk there is like a wooden rollercoaster. On the fat bike it's a blast! Rolling out to the New Inlet opposite Bellport from the East end of Robert Moses field 5. We will use the wind to our advantage on the beach and scoot through the small towns in the middle of the island against the wind. This is a great scenic ride. Group will stay together at a social pace. Few things are open this time of year so carry what you need. This ride can only be done preseason, and this may be the last one. So come bring your fatty to the beach for some fun. Ride should take about 4-4.5 hours.
Update!! changing the start to 9;30 to give the fog a chance to rolll out. shortening the miles just a bit ..
Today we are starting at Sunshine Mall and will do a slightly longer distance than last weeks ride. Anyone can join, not just those doing the Century. We will be heading east and our stop will be in Manorville.
Canceled due to rain forcast. Easy ride to our rest stop at Briermere no one left behind Cell Phone 631-484-1650 please call after 7:30 am or before 7:30 pm for questions and check back 2 hours before ride for any cancelations or changes.
TOO NICE TO STAY HOME. Quick 13-17 mile C ride. Park across from south side of RR. Everyone welcome - maybe Darlene will show up! Any cancellation by 2pm.
More Monday Miles. Meet at the parking lot across from Maples for this steady paced ride to Cupsogue, where we'll take a breather at mile 20, then head on to the Beach Bakery for a lunch stop at mile 27ish. I'm aiming for a mid-range C+/B- average. No one will be dropped. Any changes will be posted by 8:00 AM. Rain will definitely cancel. Call my cell if you have any questions.
Recovery Ride for the A crew. We will ride a Double Paceline where ever the Shoulder is wide enough. Zone 1. Make sure you’ve watched Paris Roubaix, cause that what we’ll be chatting about while we recover.
Last year we had "fun" with this ride. Firsta 60 miles 19-20 mph average, last 26 might be faster if we have the legs. One deli stop andof course we stop at the Exxon Station. Check the route and your bikes before you come.
If there are strong winds out of the west, I may change the destination...we will see.
Join me for this C+ ride from Sayville to Patchogue, via some loops and "off the beaten track" roads. We will stop at a the ferry dock in Patchogue for a bathroom break and make a deli stop for a snack.
This is a structured ride which may average 12.1 - 12.7, depending on wind, riders, etc. There will be cue sheets and no one will be dropped.
NOTE: Park on the South Side of the train station.
Check the start time tonight as I might move the ride to 8:30 AM.
Blame the wind! I don't care to do the road with 30+ gusts ... the wind chill will be back down to ~ 34F.
Note the ride will start from the WEST parking lot on Rt. 112 ... The start begins in the middle of "Got 6 Minutes".
Hoping not to wimp out again due to Overton technical sections but planning on doing the Rock Garden + and SOME of other BDs including the Wild Turkey berm + the new section of #6.
Overton has a number of diamonds that are do-able by Intermediate riders ... Got 6 Minutes, BD #1, #2 and #5. There are waitups and the BD's always loop back to the Blue main.
The trail will not be that quiet as I expect the metal crushing or fertilizer grinding ;-( to be going on .
Check back to this posting before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change.
Running late? PULL OVER and call my cell below ... we'll wait but make you feel lousy about it ...
This is a makeup B training ride for the washed out one last Saturday. All are invited.
Modified paceline.
Forecast is for sunny skies. If the wind cooperates and the group is willing, we can increase the mileage. Hopefully the average will be a fast B or slow B/B+.
Check back for changes and the Ride wih GPS route.
On Tuesdays we’ll be riding the hills north of Stony Brook, getting up to B- average over the coming months. If you are interested in getting better at hills and can do a C+ pace, now is the time to join us. To start this series, we’ll do a low C+ on the flats and everyone will bike at his own ability (or lack thereof) on the hills. Take the hills at your own pace and we’ll meet at the top. No pressure there.
We go from the ride start to the lighthouse in Old Field. We have our break there at the overlook, so bring your own snack. There is no bathroom stop on this ride.
Questions before ride, my email is [frchtchr@hotmail.com]. Morning of ride, my cell is 631-835-1454.
Rest stop at Bakery Some hills no one left behind nice roads very little traffic will do some miles on dune cell phone 631-484-1650 please call after 7:30am or before 7:30pm please check back 2hours before ride for and changes due to weather.
We will be leaving Bank of America and head to Great River and East Islip for a 22 mile ride. The ride will be at a B- pace with an average speed of around 14.5 to 15mph and road speeds that will reach 16 to 18mph.
Changes or cancelation will be posted by 2:30pm day of ride.
If you have any questions concerning this ride, call Mike at 516 448-8545.
Ride 13-17 miles at an 10.5-11.5 pace until dusk. Wear bright gear and have lights. Newbies always welcome and nobody gets left behind. Park on South side of RR in lot across the street. Daylights burning so wheels down at 5:30. Any cancellation will be by 4:30.
T3 a makeup B training ride for the washed out one last Saturday. All are invited.
Modified paceline.
Forecast is for sunny skies. If the wind cooperates and the group is willing, we can increase the mileage. Hopefully the average will be a fast B or slow B/B+.
Rest stop at Bean & Bagel Some hills no one left behind nice roads very little traffic will do some miles on bike path cell phone 631-484-1650 please call after 7:30am or before 7:30pm please check back 2hours before ride for and changes due to weather.
Scenic ride along the Peconic Bay, with numerous water views. We will stop at a deli in Cutchogue for a brief snack/bathroom break, than head up to a view of the Long Island Sound. On our return, we will stop at Braun's Seafood in Cutchogue for lunch, or Chowder. Braun's also has wraps and a variey of fish lunches. In the parking lot adjacent to Braun's is Scoops and Grinds, with great ice creams and coffees. Our stop at Braun's will be long enough for a lunch. The first bathroom stop will be at Veteran's Park, about 9 miles into the ride. Strong winds will result in a complete change of this posting. For info: contact Bill G. at 631-356-3036. Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which would be posted by 08:00am.
We will be leaving Bank of American in East Islip heading to Great River and East Islip area. Then we will head to Islip Beach. Please bring your snacks and drinks for this ride. Any questions call Mike at 516 448-8545
This is a B- ride with an average speed of 14.5 to 15 mph, road speeds may reach 17-18mph. Check the ride calender for any changes posted by 2:00pm day of ride.
Lights are reccomended (just in case). We expect to cruise at 15 mph but will drop to 14 or increase to 16 depending on the slowest rider. There will be a brief catch your breath at mile 15.
We leave Marshall's parking lot for Strongs Neck. Along the way we have flat, some rolling and some small hills. We will wait up for anyone having hill issues -- not to worry. The ride will reward you with scenic views and a stop halfway at Dunkin' Donuts. There are a few places where those with the need for speed can go ahead. Cancellation for weather posted no later than 9am morning of ride. For questions, my email is (frchtchr@hotmail.com). Morning of ride, my cell is 631-835-1454.
Pace line ride where we all share the load. Last year we averaged between 21 and 23 mph depending on how many riders we had. One wait up after Little Flower Hill.
Easy ride to our rest stop at Briermere no one left behind Cell Phone 631-484-1650 please call after 7:30 am or before 7:30 pm for questions and check back 2 hours before ride for any cancelations or changes.
We are going out to the beach Bakery today using part of the actual century route . Ride is open ot anyone not doing the Century but i encourage Century riders to get as much mileage in as you can to be ready for the ride in June. Please check the day of the ride for any changes to route or time of the start.
This ride is part of the Beginner Century Training Series. You must be registered for the complete series to participate. It is too late to join this year.
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. Please Note: The Baker has a treat for us after the ride.
This is a B- ride with an average speed of 14.5 to 15 mph, road speeds may reach 17-19mph. 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.
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.
Check in for any changes due to the weather, hopefully we can ride. Heading east then north. Cedar beach , Belle Terre and around. A stop at Tiger Lilly's in Port Jeff. My cell 631 9220632 Park on side lot by TJ Max (now Shoprite no longer Pathmark)
This 24 mile ride will be a low B ride, averaging 15-15.5 mph with cruising speeds 16-19 mph. We'll dip into Great River before heading north and then east over to the Bohemia McD's for a break at mile 14.
i am doing an Easter Ride out to Smiths Point! Check for changes the morning of the ride. There is no real food stop so bring a bar or something to snack on when we get to the beach.
Easy ride to our rest stop at Westhampton Bakery no one left behind there will be some hills Cell Phone 631-484-1650 please call after 7:30 am or before 7:30 pm for questions and check back 2 hours before ride for any cancelations or changes.
Update – 4/21 – 8:30am. Wow, did I get this wrong. I’m going to delay this another 15 minutes, and that’s it... No more changes. Sorry for the inconvenience! See you soon. HAPPY EASTER, HAPPY PASSOVER TO ALL…Bobby
Update – 4/21 – 7:35am. Well, I guess the Easter bunny wants me to change the start time...It looks like this mess will be over in an hour. So, I am going to DELAY the start to 10am; giving the roads a chance to dry. If there are any other changes I will post by 8:30am. However, I think the ride will go! Any questions, text me 631.484.3490, nice things only.
Today's’ route to Great River will change up a bit towards the end of the ride, if the wind is in our favor; making this route pretty flat except for 2 overpasses. We will go the usual route heading south using the Connetquot Park bike bath. We’ll work our way down to Heckscher Park, do a loop where one can stretch the legs a bit if desired. The average pace for this ride will be between 14.5 & 15.0 +/- mph, or what conditions allow. The road speed will be between 15 and 16.5 mph, or slower if needed for safety concerns.
We’ll be making a rest stop around mile 19 at the deli/bakery. The route back will be determined by the wind direction. Good Stuff after the Ride. Not sure what good stuff; it's always a surprise.
Any cancellations due to unforeseeable circumstances, or weather related problems will be posted by 8:00am. If you have any questions about this ride, or the start location, please call or text my cell, 631-484-3490.
*** It appears that the rain will linger around until about 10:00 AM, so I am delaying the ride start until 10:15 AM. ***
Since the delay could cut into peoples' holiday, i've flattened the course out and decreased the distance to about *** 39 miles *** , so we'll get back a little faster. But, the Easter Bunny said we should have a treat, so besides Briermere, we'll visit Area 51!
Thunderbirds, this time we'll take a ride out to Briermere Farms, before heading south to find Pleasure Drive and the airport climb. Then we'll wave at the giant swordsmen, as we travel towards home.
Since it's a holiday and the Easter Bunny may have a tight schedule, we can shorten the route if the group needs to get back early to catch the bunny.
Need to get back for Easter Dinner? Take this approx. 1hr C ride from Ronkonkoma RR station. Newbies alwasy welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Any cancellation by 8:30am. Ride pace will be 10.6-11.6mph.
Come on, burn off some calories before you pig out!
Join me for this mid-morning ride, which will still give you enough time to get home for a holiday meal!
This will be a C+ ride from Sayville to either Bellport or Ronkonkoma - direction will depend on the prevailing winds, etc. There will be a break & bathroom stop wherever we go.
This is a structured ride which will average 12.1 - 12.7.
NOTE: Park on the South Side of the train station.
Check in for any changes due to the weather. If the roads are wet or a mess from Saturdays rain I will cancel. Heading east then south to Woodlot, Longwood Rd., Yaphank, looping through River Rd. Gerard & back. Park on side lot by TJ Max (Shoprite no longer Pathmark) MY cell 631 9220632.
Ride is still on. Note: This is a loop ride, so if we stay on the Grumman Loop we are never more than 5 miles from our cars. Bottom line, If it rains, we won't drown. The additional 5 miles on roads can be modified to keep us a short distance from our cars. Breakfast at B&B with 2 loops on Gruman trail and 5 miles on Roads. For info: contact Bill G. at 631-356-3036. Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which would be posted by 07:30am day of ride.
This ride will be a short 31 mi loop around DJ’s Area 51.A perfect area to transition from the weekend rides to the week ahead of us.We will leave Veterans Memorial Park and maintain a cruising speed of 19 to 22mph; nice and smooth.I hope to see you there.
ride moved from Monday to Tuesday to take advantage of a nice, sunny day.
Park in lot across from Kreb's. If the wind isn't too bad, I'd like to head to Smith Point. The ride can be shortened to 20 miles or less if we don't go all the way to the beach. Check back for any changes which would be posted by 7 am. Pace might be in the low C+ range but don't let that deter you from coming if you are a C rider.
Meet near the Dunkin Donuts at the Pine Plaza parking lot, corner of Pine Rd. and Rte. 112. We'll head south, stopping at the Wertheim Wildlife Preserve at mile 18 for a short break, and then at Smith's Point for lunch at mile 23. You can pick up food at the deli, 7-11, or bring your own. This isn't the most scenic route, but we will get the mileage in. I'm aiming for mid C+/B- range. Check back after 7:00 am day of ride for any changes. Call my cell if you have any questions.
This morning it might be nice to take a ride through Bellport and Patchogue stopping for a break at Mickey D’s around mile 20. The average pace will be between 14.0 to 15.0 mph depending on the roads, wind direction, dew point, and other conditions. Naturally, the road speed will be higher (15 -16.5 mph.) to produce the average. Depending on the wind and the route back we might be +/- a mile.
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 phone number is 631-484-3490; call or text anytime if you have questions about this ride.
We will be leaving Bank of America and head to Great River and East Islip for a 22 mile ride. The ride will be at a B- pace with an average speed of around 14.5 to 15mph and road speeds that will reach 16 to 18mph.
Changes or cancelation will be posted by 2:30pm day of ride.
If you have any questions concerning this ride, call Mike at 516 448-8545.
Ride 13-17 miles at an 10.5-11.5 pace until dusk. Wear bright gear and have lights. Newbies always welcome and nobody gets left behind. Park on South side of RR in lot across the street. Daylights burning so wheels down at 5:30. Any cancellation will be by 4:30.
The weather is looking good for a mid-week flight to Briermere Farms. So put in for a vacation day, and get ready to ride! We'll have some 60 degree weather and some sun, or at least that's what's predicted! Plan on a controlled paceline ride on a new route to Brieremere.
The return leg from Briermere sees us riding through Area 51, along the infamous Alien Highway. So, keep an eye out for any suspiciously fast riders, who may have alien technology in their bikes. We humans will stay together and ride as a team!
Since schools are closed this week, the parking should be open at the School. But let's keep our parking at the east end of the lot, so we don't bother any office workers - who may still have to come into work. If there any parking issues, just a half block east of the School on your left is Ryerson Avenue; it's a quiet road that is lightly traveled and should have space for parking.
We'll start by doing the Westside extension and maybe skip the Waterbottle and Half Pipe BDs so they'll be something left for Fern Valley and maybe even try Shorty for the first time this year.
DEC Permit is REQUIRED for parking and trail access.
Check back to this posting before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change.
Running late? PULL OVER and call my cell below ... we'll wait but make you feel lousy about it ...
Note: This ride was originally scheduled for Friday, but changed due to a rainy forecast. Off to Briermere, with a quick stop to view the American Bison, if they are in a field near the road. If you are interested in sharing a pie, bring singles and change. I supply the papergoods and cutlery. If you are celebrating Passover, just bring your own snack. Briermere's has bathrooms, and coffee, not tea. There is a lovely assortment of goods available at Briermere's, but if you are on a diet, bring your own snack. Brisk winds will change the speed of the ride, or possibly the ride destination or starting point. It is necessary to check the ride calendar for changes, which would be posted the day of the ride by 07:45am. The ride was also changed to a C+.
Today's Mi Tierrita ride will be going to Smith’s Point or the Marina. The route is mostly flat with a small incline here and there. The route on the way back may change depending on the wind.
The average pace for the ride will be between 14.5 to 15.0 mph, depending on the roads and wind direction. The road speed will be between 15 and 16.5 mph.
We'll stop along the way for a bathroom break around mile 10. Don’t forget to bring a snack for the stop along the way.
Do you know what AGUAPANELA is? Come and find out; PARKING: Use the area of the parking lot on the SOUTH side first
Please check the ride calendar for any weather, or last minute cancellations which will be posted no later than 8:00 am if necessary. My cell number is 631.484.3490; call or text anytime if you have questions about the ride or need directions to the start...
It’s another Nassau Gold Coast ride which means up and down hills. The roads are in great shape and has few cars on them. Wait ups as needed it’s a training ride only the effort is required. There is a break about half way.
FANY Ride Hill Training rated as a B for overall average speed but is more like a B+ in effort required.
This ride is in-between the Hill Ride and the Kreb Ride, so we are going to back it down a bit.We will leave Veterans Memorial Park for a 41 mi ride; maintaining a steady cruising speed of 20mph, nothing more.Jim has a ride posted today at 5:15p for anyone wishing to ride a faster pace.
The route for this ride is posted below.I hope to see you there.
We will be leaving Bank of American in East Islip heading to Great River and East Islip area. Then we will head to Islip Beach. Please bring your snacks and drinks for this ride. Any questions call Mike at 516 448-8545
This is a B- ride with an average speed of 14.5 to 15 mph, road speeds may reach 17-18mph. Check the ride calender for any changes posted by 2:00pm day of ride.
Pace line ride where we work together to maintain an average of 21-22 mph depending on the size of the group and of course the wind. One wait up at the top of Little Flower.
The Executive Board Meeting will by held at Panera Bread in Bohemia at 6:30 pm.
All members are welcome to come. If a member has business they would like to discuss at the board meeting, please contact Jeff Meyer VP so the board can be preparded to address their topic of discussion. Any vote taken at a board meeting are by board members only.
(Intrepid Tag Along leader, Alley Gonzalez is still currently on hiatus)
This is the companion ride to the long-running Kreb Shop "A" Ride. We make every effort to keep both ride groups together, but if there is a split, we let the A ride go ahead. I expect we will we do the East route to The Maples this week.
We do scheduled wait-ups (and as necessary), in addition to one brief rest stop halfway through ride. Please bring adequate drinks and nutrition, as the rest stop occurs in a parking lot (no food/drinks/restrooms available).
Please park your car in the Bellport Municipal Parking Lot located at Bellport Lane & Bell Street, and then ride bike half a block over to the Kreb Bike Shop parking lot at 10 Bell Street, to sign-in for ride and hear the pre-ride briefing.
Tour historic community, once the Vanderbilt estate in Oakdale, part of which became known as the Idle Hour Artist's Colony. Ride thru the Mews, original farm, homes along the canals, mansion (was Dowling College), the Connetquot River, views of the Bayard Cutting arboretum...and more!
We'll weave our way through Manorville, Riverhead and head to Wild by Nature in Hampton Bays for a quick break (no more than 15 min). On the way back, we'll take Old Country and Montauk Hwy towards Easport and back through Manorville.
Starting from the most northwestern lot of the Patchogue YMCA, we'll weave our way through Patchogue toward Bellport, then head for Smith Point getting onto William Floyd Parkway (sprint section). We'll take a 10-15 min break at Smith Point, then head back up. To be safe getting off William Floyd, we'll make a right after CVS onto Parkwood Dr, left onto Maplewood Dr, and left onto Robinwood Dr.
Century training for anyone doing the Metric or Century. We will be going out to the Beach Bakery which will be our stop. Please check the morning of the ride up to an hour before the start if the weather looks iffy for any delays or changes.
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. Please Note: The Baker has a treat for us after the ride.
This is a B- ride with an average speed of 14.5 to 15 mph, road speeds may reach 17-19mph. Check the ride calender for any changes posted by 7:30am day of ride. Any questions call Mike at 516 448-8545
Join me for this ride from Bellport to Bohemia, where we will take our break at Cookie's Deli. Looks like the wind may be out of the west (but we know the weather people lie), so we will ride into it for the first half, but then have a good tail wind on the return!
This will be a C+ ride, which will average 12.3 - 12.8.
Thunderbirds, it's time for a metric century! We'll head out east and make a rest stop at Briermere Farms, before we head south to Pleasure Drive. Then it's the airport climb and down to the land where Money Talks (Westhampton Beach and Dune Road): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lqdErI9uss (I'll take a Ferrari, if anyone offers one!).
The return brings us up the rise past the Casa Basso, and into some winds from the west. So, save some energy for the return run!
Let's work together, so no one is left out in the wind!
UPDATE – 04/27/2019 – 7:25am – Predictions for the wind today are. The winds will be, 20-24mph with gusts to 37. I just don’t feel like riding in this. Therefore I am building a sail bike and going to CANCEL the ride. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
It's off to Manorville. The average pace for the ride will be between 14.5 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 15. 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 8:00am, if necessary. My cell number is 631.484.3490; call or text me anytime if you have questions about the ride
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.
Hey let's get into Rocky Point trails before it gets too warm and the tics & inch worms come out. This will probably be my last post for RP until October! So come join us. We will do the main trail (no Westside Loop) and the group can decide on some of the lesser diamonds such as Mogul one, two & three & Dragon Coaster. We can do wait ups where the trails meet back up. Hence about 13 miles.
Please bring sufficient water & snacks for about 2 hours of riding. There may be two levels such as C+ and B- depending who shows.
With Friday's rain, there is slight chance of cancel if trails threaten to be too muddy so check back by 8:30 am morning of ride. If a cancel is necessary we will do a road ride out of Coram Pines (movieland) center instead at same time.
All the good stuff! 51 backwards then head to Pleasure Drive and MRB for our first stop. (34 miles in). Then the tanks..backwards! Stop at the Exxon Station for a quick break the will head up Edwards to 51, 111 and back.
Make sure your bike is in repair or bring a cell phone. I can only help with flats.
This is a training ride, not a race so I want to keep the pace around 20 mph. The Charlie Birds and Early Birds offer faster and slower rides.
I am starting this ride a bit earlier to hopefully get a headstart on the wind which should be in our face on the way out. We will make a food stop in Sayville and use the restrooms in DD. We will take a quick break at the deli in West Islip to refill our water bottles and a snack. Any changes will be made by 6:00 AM
Due to the forecast for 40 + mile an hour wind gusts tomorrow I am moving the ride to Sunday. Same start time , same route.
I chose this ride so that we will not be that far from our cars if the weather turns on us. We can do a couple of loops on the trail (10 miles each), stop at Bean and Bagel, loop up to Sound Ave. and back, and do another loop South of the trails. Bring rain gear just in case. For info: contact Bill G. at 631-356-3036. Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes or cancellation, which would be posted by 06:45am.
Today's’ route to Great River will change up a bit towards the end of the ride, if the wind is in our favor; making this route pretty flat except for 2 overpasses. We will go the usual route heading south using the Connetquot Park bike bath. We’ll work our way down to Heckscher Park, do a loop where one can stretch the legs a bit if desired. The average pace for this ride will be between 14.5 & 15.0 +/- mph, or what conditions allow. The road speed will be between 15 and 16.5 mph, or slower if needed for safety concerns.
We’ll be making a rest stop around mile 19 at the deli/bakery. The route back will be determined by the wind direction. Good Stuff after the Ride. Not sure what good stuff; it's always a surprise.
Any cancellations due to unforeseeable circumstances, or weather related problems will be posted by 7:30am. If you have any questions about this ride, or the start location, please call or text my cell, 631-484-3490.
We will be leaving Bank of American in East Islip heading to Great River and East Islip area. Then we will head to Bohemia and stop at McDonalds around mile 23 for our break. Any questions call Mike at 516 448-8545
This is a B- ride with an average speed of 15 mph, road speeds may reach 17-19mph. Check the ride calender for any changes posted by 7:30am day of ride.
Heading east to Ridge then south to Yaphank, looping around Ridge Rd. to Gerard & back. A quick rest stop, TBD. Check in for any changes, my cell 631 922-0632. Station Plaza, park on the side lot of TJMax (no longer Pathmark now Shop Rite)
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 9:00am. Route depends on wind (to Patchogue/Oakdale or Holtsville/Ronkonkoma). Slowest rider sets the pace. Bring a snack and water.
"Minor" change to a B ride ... too early for me to be doing B/B+ for an entire ride.
We'll go from SSM to Calverton and come back to Manorville by way of Edwards (Up!). The McBreak will be at 22 miles. Heading back to SSM the usual route. I hope to keep the typical cruising speed below 18.5 mph. The map is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29835865 .
Check back to this posting before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change.
Running late? PULL OVER and call my cell below ... we'll wait but make you feel lousy about it ...
Ride changed to Monday, from Sunday. Other changes, new location is the Riverhead Waterfront, not senior center. No stop at Scoops/Grinds or Braun's sea food, they are both closed on Monday. Lunch will be on the way back from Nassau Point at either the deli or diner in Cutchogue. This is a scenic ride, with views of Peconic Bay and a vineyard. We will stop for a bathroom break (Porta Potties) at mile 9, and stop at a deli in Cutchogue for real bathrooms, and a chance to snack and buy coffee, etc. at mile 14. The ride than heads up to the L.I. Sound for a brief viewing stop. We than continue on to Nassau Point. Nassau point has a series of hills, if you wish to skip this part you can hang out at the beach, located just before the hills. Since Nassau Point is a peninsular, we will pick you up on our return. On our return we will stop at Braun's Seafood for lunch. This stop will be long enough to order and eat lunch, there is plenty of outdoor seating. Braun's is a takeout restaurant, not a full service restaurant, and bathroom are available. Adjacent to Braun's is Scoops and Grinds, which has ice cream and coffees. From Braun's, our return is 14 more miles. The ride will be at a low end C+/B- pace. Brisk winds will slow the pace. This ride is weather dependent, so be sure to check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which will be posted by 07:30am. This is a long ride, with multiple stops, so plan your day accordingly.
On Tuesdays we’ll be riding the hills north of Stony Brook, getting up to B- average over the coming months. If you are interested in getting better at hills and can do a C+ pace, now is the time to join us. To start this series, we’ll do a low C+ on the flats and everyone will bike at his own ability (or lack thereof) on the hills. Take the hills at your own pace and we’ll meet at the top. No pressure there.
We go from the ride start to the lighthouse in Old Field. We have our break there at the overlook, so bring your own snack. There is no bathroom stop on this ride.
Questions before ride, my email is (frchtchr@hotmail.com). Morning of ride, my cell is 631-835-1454.
This morning it might be nice to take a ride through Bellport and Patchogue stopping for a break at Mickey D’s around mile 20. The average pace will be between 14.0 to 15.0 mph depending on the roads, wind direction, dew point, and other conditions. Naturally, the road speed will be higher (15 -16.5 mph.) to produce the average. Depending on the wind and the route back we might be +/- a mile.
Please check the ride calendar for any weather, or last minute cancellations which will be posted no later than 8:30am if necessary. My cell phone number is 631-484-3490; call or text anytime if you have questions about this ride.
Break out the big wheels and enjoy a ride along the beach. We will meet at Smith’s Point for ten miles of fun in the clouds, I mean sun. I hope to see you there.
We will be leaving Bank of America and head to Great River and East Islip for a 22 mile ride. The ride will be at a B- pace with an average speed of around 14.5 to 15mph and road speeds that will reach 16 to 18mph.
Changes or cancelation will be posted by 2:30pm day of ride.
If you have any questions concerning this ride, call Mike at 516 448-8545.
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