Smooth Ride, leaves a few minutes after the fast group (Early Birds) takes off.  One stop, wait up on top of hills. 

Please check here at 6:30 for any changes to ride. 

We will be leaving Bank of American in East Islip heading to Great River and into Heckscker park for a restroom break and a loop around the park. Then we will head to the Islip and Babylon Dock areas.  We will be stopping at McDonalds for a short break at around mile 29.

This is a B- ride with an average speed of 14.5 to 15 mph, road speeds may reach 16-17mph.  Check the ride calender for any changes posted by 7:30am day of the ride.

Any questions you can call me at 516 448-8545.

This ride is CANCELLED - NO Snow is NO GO and there are lots of other choices ... Sorry if canceling messes up your plans.

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This ride may be cancelled dependant upon whether or not there's a choice of other rides on Sunday morning. It's all weather dependant. Be sure to check this posting on Sunday morning as changes posted by 7:30 AM.

 Forecast has precip of < 4" of white stuff from Saturday thru early Sunday but the roads with shoulders is the way to go (if at all ;-( )

Be sure to check back Sunday morning by 7:30 AM .... 

Subscribe to this ride posting and get an update within an hour of my changes or check back to this posting before leaving for the ride as Nothing is Permanent ... Life Happens and Things Change!! 

No need to arrive 20 minutes early and overheat in the car ... just try to be there in time to be ready to start at the Start Time

 Running late? Pull off the road and call my cell list below ..... We'll wait but make you feel bad about it  

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The route, which is the BOA/River ride, will be used for the Osprey Training Ride. After the route description, read below to find out what you are training for; make sure to click on the link at the end for additional information. Note – if the bike path is a mess I will change the route.

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 7:45am. If you have any questions about this ride, or the start location, please call or text my cell, 631-484-3490. 

What you are training for on May 20, 2018. 

Ok, boys and girls it’s time to think about the Osprey Ride. For those you did this with me last year you know we had a blast, it was nothing short of fun, fun, fun. If you missed it last year, try it this year; you won’t be disappointed! No credits of any kind given. But what the heck, it’s about the fun with your fellow riders before, during, and especially after the ride!  

Other ride leaders might want to post a training ride at a ride at a different level and join in the fun.   Last year we had about 48 riders from all levels. This is a great fun day; just ask those who did this ride the last 3 years. The route is flat with about 3 turns before reaching the rest stop at Orient Point, around mile 17; then the route is reversed.

After the ride there will be free food, live music, giveaways and wine tasting at Osprey’s Dominion as well as discounted prices on wine bottles for riders! . I will be doing a B- depending on the group and the wind. Yes, you have to dig in the pocket for some money; it’s for a good cause.

Check the link below for more information about the ride and how to make a donation. Please attach a comment to this posting, letting me know if you’re interested, or have signed up for the ride. You may also call or text me at 631-484-3490. Click on the link

http://www.northshorebiketour.com

Its is a little early to post with this crazy weather but heres hoping we will catch a break. Please note that at this time of year there is no fee to park at the Ecology Center.

We will head out to Manorville at a B pace. People are still trying to get thier legs back after this crazy winter. Out stop will be in Manorville before we head back.

Please check the morning of the ride for any changes.

With the odd weather we are having, I've scheduled this ride for Sunday - hoping the roads will be clear. We'll follow mostly major roads on our way south to Quogue, where we'll make a quick stop at the wildlife refuge.  

The plan is for a moderate B+ pace, as some of us have to save some energy for Monday morning and work!

Let's plan on working together, and keep a steady pace; no one likes to be the bug... https://youtu.be/y-X7O9d4lhE

exact mileage and route will be determined on the road..

this ride is dependent om road conditions (decision by 8am)

group will stay together with surge protection enforced

Let's try for a cookie this week. Easy B- with a stop at Briermere. No Rush no Nothville Hills yet, no one left behind. Just starting to get in shape for the century. Any changes by 7:30. My cell 646-643-6856

DUE TO THE COLD AND FIGHTING YESTERDAYS WINDS THE RIDE IS SHORTENED AND CHANGED TO B+/AWe do a west loop to include the tank farm and Manor Lane south and pass Jamesport Lot about 40-50 minuites after. If you want a shorter ride or to avoid the tank farm be ready to roll when we pass. This will be an A ride; placed in effort between the Charlie Birds and Early Birds. Rest of the route is rather flat and scenic. Check back for weather induced changes.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27017093

Starting An Hour Later at 10 AM, it should be a little warmer and sun should be coming out around this time.

Those who have some experience who want to move up to a Century Ride (either 100 Miles or Metric Century). We will give a short instruction talk at start, futher instructions as we ride along. This ride will have a break at the midpoint, we will wait up to keep everyone together. Saftey and fun are our goals, come with a good attitutde for a fun ride and work on a fun goal!!!

Scenic ride to the preserve, with a break on the return at the Beach Bakery in Westhampton.  This is the fourth in a series of rides leading up to the Metric Century.  I did not increase the mileage this week since the weather has been to rotten to cycle.  For info: contact Bill Gravitz at 631-356-3036.  Due to our crazy weather, check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which would be posted by 08:15am.

A short ride for people new to group riding or looking to ease into the biking season.  There will be no bathroom stop.  Bring a snack if necessary.  

Definitely bring water and helmet. 

Make sure before you leave that your tires are inflated to the proper pressure!!  

Check brakes before leaving home to make sure that they are in working order!!  

Please arrive at least 20 minutes early so that you can be ready to leave at the posted time.  

Questions beforehand, my email is [frchtchr@hotmail.com].  Day of ride, my cell is 631-835-1454.