Join us for a B/B+ pace version of the SBRA Century out to Montauk. This will be a paceline ride and we will likely be riding at a pace at the upper end of the B/B+ range for the beginning of the ride, so that we are not on the road all day. We'll take advantage of (hopefully) a partial tailwind out to around Bridgehampton, where the winds may shift against us. Then it's time to tough-out the East End winds! Also, we'll take a different route through Bellport to avoid the bad roads.
Some inspiration to keep that cadence up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJdlCowAGQo
We'll do this ride in memory of Al Kelly who designed many of SBRA's favorite routes, and Jessie Newman who ran the SBRA Time Trial twice each year. We'll also remember Nick Attisano from Twin Forks and Al Swiezy and his ice cream spoon.
To keep everyone together, stronger riders drop it down a gear on the hills, so everyone can keep up. And, if you are not strong on hills, start spinning before the start of the hill and dig hard to keep-up over the hill - then you can take a breather!
To get things going, sign-in with SBRA at the west end of the parking lot, as soon as you arrive. Grab some goodies and we'll meet-up in the parkng lot and we'll hit the road at 7:10 AM!
IF you want to ride with us, text 631-848-2328 and let us know; we can send you our version of the GPS route to your email address if you provide it to us. You can also call the same number (at a normal hour), if you have any questions.
Let's have a fun safe ride, so everyone can celebrate at the Shagwong at the end! Don't forget to order some Thunderbird!
Allons-y!
NOTES FROM SBRA's email:
Century Riders:
Check-in is at the Babylon Train Station and begins at 6:00 am.
Check-in for Babylon will be at the far West end of the Parking Lot on the street side of the lot.
There is a fee to park for the day at the train station so you will need $5.00 (could be more) in quarters, cash or a credit card for the machine.
Please also make sure you have money to purchase your train ticket for the ride back.
Check-in before you leave on your ride.
You may bring a small personal bag with a change of clothes. The bag must be completely closed so your things do not fall out while in transit.
The personal bag drop off will be at the same place you check-in.
Please have a tag with your Full Name on it somewhere on the bag so you can identify your belongings (bags can look alike).
Your bag will be ready for pick-up in Montauk in front of Shagwongs.
Pick-up your bag as soon as you arrive in Montauk at the end of the ride (BEFORE you go grab a bite to eat).