Please call or txt if you plan to join (347-922-3824).

Exploratory trip to Connecticut to check out roads for the 150 mile ride on Aug 22nd.  Catching the 7:30am ferry to Bridgeport.  We'll ride from Bridgeport to New Haven exploring roads that hug the coastline.  While in New Haven, I would like to ride through the campus of Yale University.  We'll then continue east for a bit (perhaps to Guilford) and then return to New Haven where we'll catch a Metro North train (similar to LIRR) from New Haven back to Bridgeport.

Pack sufficient nutrition and hydration for the trip, however, I do plan to make stops every 20-25 miles.  Bring $$ and/or cc for ferry, train, lunch, etc.  R/T ferry is $39 for adult and $28 for seniors (60+).  Metro North train is about $4 (one-way).

Parking:  Parking in Port Jeff can be challenging.  There are a few options but I found a free parking lot off Barnum Ave (cross street in Caroline Ave).  Less than 1/4 mile to ferry.   

I am putting this as a B+ ride.  Group rides together keeping the average in the low 18s.  Lets have a fun B+ ride!

our usual gig to manorville w/ a stop at dd

This will be a B- ride. Expect an average between 14.5-14.9 In order to get this average the road speeds will be between 14.5 and 16.5 mph. Going downhill, or with the wind at your back will be faster. The main objective is to finish the ride without being too concerned about the average. The average will depend mainly on the wind, the hills, and who shows up. We will stay together and there will be one or two break-a-ways for those who want. We will take a break at the Beach and a rest stop at Wertheim about mile 10. Pulls would be appreciated.

If you have any questions or concerns please text me at 631.484.3490. Should there be a cancelation, or change it will be posted by 7:30am.

Today's Mi Tierrita ride will be going to the Beach.  The route is mostly flat with a small incline here and there.  The average pace for the ride will be between 15 to 15.9 mph, depending on the roads and wind direction. The road speed will be between 16.0 and 17.0 mph. The usual break-a-ways will happen for those who desire. We'll stop along the way for a bathroom break around mile 10. Don’t forget to bring a snack. Do you know what AGUAPANELA is? Come and find out.  Pulls are always appreciated.

Park on the east car park (just past the cafe, not opposite).  

We'll go along Dune road to Quogue and then onto Hampton Bays stopping at Panera bread for a quick break.  

Bring plenty of fluids.  

Please let me know if you are coming; I don't want to drive all that way just to ride on my own!  text 631 331 5642.  

Cancellations will be made by 7.30

Route:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36356271

Take a tour of Smithtown's Beaches and join us for PIzza after the ride. We'll cruise at a B on the flats slow down if needed and slower on the hills! We'll be patient if you are new to hill riding. Restroom/water stops will be available but bring snacks. Park in the rear of the lot across from little Vincents. Pizza is cash only.