You DO NOT have to be doing the century to go on any of these rides. It would be helpful for me at this point in the training that we take some turns pulling. I do appreciate all those who pulled last week. Thanks!!

For this Seagull Century training ride the route will be almost the same as the “Chowder/Dessert” and the Seagull Century 4 training ride, with a few extra miles added. It’s a scenic ride through Eastport, Remsenburg, Westhampton Beach, and the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club area. The wind direction will determine the route to be taken. If we have a West wind we will use Dune Road (wind at our back) as part of the route; great for those leg stretches. If the wind is not favorable we’ll use the inland route which is just as nice; then Dune Road for the return. For this Saturday there appears to be a northeast wind; which means the inland route will be first. If we do this route we will be making stops around mile 33 for a pee stop, mile 52 for Tully’s and mile 62 for the Beach Bakery.

The average pace for the ride will be between 14.5 to 15.0 mph, depending on the roads, wind direction, and the group. The road speed will be between 15 and 16.5 mph. faster downhill, slower uphill.

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