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This C+ ride of 18-25 miles will average 12-13mph. Bring snack/hydration as route depends on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition. Newbies welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Any cancellation will be by 8:00am. No need to text, email, phone, send message by carrier pidgeon or smoke signal me. Just show up 20 minutes before ride start to get your s**t together.
We will be doing a scenic ride through Eastport, Remsenburg and Westhampton Beach. The average pace will be between 14.5 and 15.0 mph. +/- depending on the wind, road conditions, geese, ducks, squirrels, and rabbits. Road speed will be between 15 & 16.5mph. Pulling is always appreciated. You know the drill.
There will be a short break-a-way along Dune Road; we will not be going to the big bridge. If its too windy on Dune Road the ride will be cut short by 2 miles.
Around mile 25 we’ll stop at the Beach Bakery for some goodies and a bathroom break before heading back to the start.
My cell number is 631.484.3490; text anytime if you have questions about this ride, or need directions to the start. Please check the ride calendar for any weather, or last minute cancellations which will be posted no later than 0730am if necessary.
M.O.M usual ride. B+/A- Pace at 19-23 mph with an avg of 19-20. Nothing more, nothing less. No surging please. Any detours due to road construction will be discussed before the ride. The route posted/linked below shows two detours but there most likely will be one more on the return route on Wading River Manor Rd where we might take Line Road North.
Today is Labor Day, so don't forget to wear your RED, WHITE, & BLUE JERSEY!
We are doing this C+ ride early, so everyone can move on the the BBQ, Party, or whatever you may be attending! The ride will average 11.9 - 12.5; no one gets dropped and we will be observing spacing rules, etc. Ride route will be determined by the road conditions; decision to be made the morning of the ride; no cue sheets; there will be a bathroom stop.
The number of riders is limited, so if you want to ride, text me (631-523-2129) with your SBRA Member Number and Emergency Contact phone number. I will respond to your text and let you know if you have a spot on the ride. Once the ride is filled, I will change to post to indicate that.
There are 2 things for sure about this ride: it's scenic and it's hilly. Climb at your own pace, wait ups at the top of each climb. I'm hoping for a C+/B- average, but this will be a 'B' effort. Several scenic gulp and goes with a break at Ralph's Fishing Station. Call if you have any questions. Check the calendar before you leave your home, any changes will be posted by 7:00 am. You'll be back in the parking lot by 10:45am, in time for your BBQ
This 18-24 mile ride will now be on the SOUTH SIDE of the Ronk train station near the Western end of the parking lot closest to Railroad Ave. Bring a snack and hydration. Route depends on riders ability, wind, position of moon and ride leaders disposition. As always newbies always well taken care of and no one gets dropped. Wheels down at posted time as "Daylights A Burnin" so get there 15 minutes before. Any cancellation will be by 8:00am. No need to text me, just "show n go".
Coming from LIE take Ronkonkoma Ave. South, just over RR bridge make 3 right turns, parking is on right, corner of Railroad AVe and Ronkonkoma Ave.
Coming from Lakeland Ave. Sunrise Hwy., go North just pass Vets Hwy make right on Smithtown Ave (following alongside of airport), just before bridge make right on Railroad Ave, parking is on left side (go past one way entrance and make 1st available left into lot).
Reststop will be Horton Lighthouse. Bring your own snack for this stop.
Several gulp and goes.
The start is again the lot on the cornor of Roanoke and 3rd Street. This lot is just south of the Riverhead firehouse and across the street from the NEW town hall parking lot.
The SBRA September General Meeting will be held as an "IN PERSON" meeting, on Thursday, September 5th at 7:00 pm.
Please join us for this IN PERSON meeting for a chance to see some of your fellow SBRA members that you may not have seen for a while.
SBRA new Board Members for 2025 "Nominating Committee" will be appointed at this meeting. Guest Speaker: SBRA Member, Fred McKenna will be the guest speaker at the September 5, 2024, SBRA general meeting. Topic: The Empire State Ride The Empire State Ride is a fully supported, seven-day, 500+ mile cycling adventure across New York State to support cutting-edge cancer research at Roswell Park. This one-of-a-kind experience starts in New York City, goes through some of the most scenic parts of New York State and ends at one of the natural wonders of the world: Niagara Falls. Fred will talk about the ride itself and focus on “Why We Ride,” showing how the funds are being used.
Try it, you'll like it. You've worked your butt off this summer and are at your peak fitness, lets get out and see how it goes. We start out as a group, there are wait-ups at the abandon restaurant (now a brewery), and the Cutchogue deli. There is no upper limit, posted as a AA we try to do the best we can; if that's an A or A+ pace that's fine. This is a full drop ride, so bring your friends and equals to ride with as the group will break up on or before 51 & 111. Fast and Fun!
JUST TO CLEAR THINGS UP; THIS RIDE IS NOW LISTED AS MULTI, ALL "A" LEVEL RIDERS ARE WIELCOME THERE IS NO UPPER LIMIT TO SPEED SO AA IS A POSIBILITY AS WELL AS A+, A AND A-. PASS THE WORD AND BRING FRIENDS THAT YOU CAN RIDE WITH. THE PACE SHOULD BE TEMPO WITH A FEW SPRINTS.REGROUPING AT THE COUTCHOGUE DELI FOR A BIT LONGER OF A BREAK. THE MORE RIDERS THE MORE FUN.
We meet at the east end of the Long Beach Boardwalk at Neptune Blvd. This route will go Long Beach Boardwalk (BW), Atlantic Beach (BW), Far Rockaway (BW)... then we'll board a 10:15am NYC Ferry from 108th Street in Far Rockaway and disembark in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. From there we ride back along the Belt Parkway Bike Path, under the Verrazano Bridge, then onto some city streets to Nathan's in Coney Island for the official pitstop.
From there... the ride continues back through Coney Island, Sheepshead Bay, Belt Parkway Bike Path, over the Marine Bridge, the Far Rockaway Boardwalk from beginning to end, Atlantic Beach Bridge to Long Beach Boardwalk and done.
Although posted as a B/B+ this will be a somewhat casual ride. The moving pace will be in the 16-18 mph range when possible... which will be off-set substantially by much slower riding on boardwalks and some city streets. The "hills" are mostly bridges (which can be challenging for people who don't like heights), but most of the route is dead flat.
The NYC Ferry has an 8-10 bike limit. If we have too many bikes to fit on the ferry… then we ride straight to Nathan’s and return via Howard Beach back to the Rockaways. That route would be more like 50 miles of riding. Here's the link to that route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25421733
This is an RSVP ride. I would like to know as early as possible if
I have no set time frame for how long the ride will take, but we should be back in Long Beach by 3-3:30pm. This is a no drop ride and wait-ups (if necessary) will be no problem. The speed of the group will be adjusted down to the speed of the slowest rider. Just bring your best bike handling skills and don't get freaked out by some riding on busy city streets. There are restroom options all along the way. Bring plenty of snacks, gels, and water.
Questions? Concerns? Feel free to text me....
Remember to RSVP: Please text me in advance if you plan to come. Include your name and SBRA Member ID and I'll sign you in.
The threat of wet weather will make me cancel this ride and reschedule.
Let's take an early September Saturday morning and head out to the East End to explore the magical beauty and excellent riding on Shelter Island, an island without a traffic light.
The ride will be about 36 miles and provide an overview of the island. We will stop at various points to enjoy special views and some unusual attractions. We will keep a steady pace, but won't rush, allowing us to enjoy the scenic vistas. Please note, Shelter Island is flat, rolling and hilly in many places, usually short hills, but somewhat frequent hills (some with real grades) that are mostly fun with some excellent downhills. Everyone will take the hills at their own pace and we will compress to allow the group to catch up.
We will meet at the Greenport LIRR parking lot and head over to the ferry to Shelter Island at 9:30. Please arrive early to give us time to gather. Bathrooms are available at the ferry terminal on the Shelter Island side. The ferry is $6.00 in cash for a round trip for you and your bike (make sure to get and save your round trip ticket). The fee is paid on the ferry.
IMPORTANT Please eat a good breakfast and bring substantial snacks and plenty of hydration. Also, please bring a sandwich or something for lunch, as we will not be making an indoor food stop. Near the end of the ride, we will stop by our place on Shelter Island. There will a short period of hanging out on our deck and we will have some additional snacks and drinks for all. Afterwards, we will make our way back to the ferry via a 3 mile route with some amazing views and homes.
Please let me know you will be joining us, by texting me at 917-921-5358, so I can judge how many folks will be on the deck. Also please bring an upbeat inquisitive attitude ready to explore. I will share the final (I'm always tweaking) ridewithgps file with those who contact me.
Roosevelt Island 59th Street Bridge East Side Promenade Randalls Island Yankee Stadium Macombs Dam Bridge Harlem River Bike Path Hudson River Bike Path South Street Seaport Willamsburg Bridge Pulaski Bridge Gantry Plaza State Park
The route is about 42 miles with about 900 ft of elevation. A 42 mile city ride with stops for sightseeing and photos can be a longer day than you might expect. I hope to be back at the cars by 3pm. Here's a link to the route:
Bring snacks and gels. There will be a rest stop somewhere along the way.
Obviously… not your typical "club ride". It's more like a day-long adventure ride. I'm very selective about the roads/paths I choose. Most will have a designated bike lane. A few will not. Some bicycle paths will have bumpy segments. I always use my back-up "rain" road bike with 28mm tires.
This is a B/B+ ride ... not so much for the speed, but more for the hills (bridges) and the general confident bike handling skills required to navigate a variety of advanced cycling situations.
This is also an RSVP ride. Contact me (text) in advance if you plan to come. Provide me with your SBRA Member # and I'll sign you in.
If you need an address for your GPS to find the start location, then use 42-25 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11101
Feel free to text me with your questions or concerns.
Join me for a big loop around Queens. The route is about 40 miles with about 1100 ft of elevation.
The route features:
Flushing Promenade Astoria Park Roosevelt Island Gantry Plaza State Park A short leg into Brooklyn World's Fair Grounds Kissena Velodrome Kissena Park Bike Path Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy Bike Path Cross Island Parkway Bike Path
A 40 mile city ride with stops for food, sightseeing and photos can be a longer day than you might expect. I hope to be back at the cars by 3pm.
Bring snacks and gels. There will be a bagel stop in Long Island City around the 20 mile mark.
Obviously… not your typical "club ride". This will be much more of a "tour ride". I'm very selective about the roads/paths I choose. Many will have a designated bike lane... a few might not.... but on the brightside... there are no bridges. Of all the city rides I put together, I think this one feels the most adventurous.
This is a B/B+ ride ... not so much for the speed, but for the general confident bike handling skills required to navigate a variety of advanced cycling situations.
This is an RSVP ride. Contact me (text) in advance if you plan to come. Provide me with your SBRA Member # and I'll sign you in.
(Just for your 411... I'm finalizing at least another two city rides probably Oct 6th and maybe the 13th or 20th)
The Executive Board Meeting will by held via Zoom (Virtual Meeting) at 7:00 pm
All members are welcome to join the meeting. If a member has business they would like to discuss at the board meeting, please contact Jeff Meyer, VP of Administration so the board can be preparded to address your topic of discussion and you can be sent the virtual meeting login details. (vp_administration@SBRAweb.org) Any vote taken at a board meeting are by board members only.
Officers and Directors Nominations ... who's staying on? Officers and Directors Nominations will be presented at the October general meeting.
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