This will be the first training ride for the full century. This group will be for those who normally ride but not experienced doing the century and for those who have done the century but haven't been on the bike for quite awhile (like myself). My goal will be to get the group up to riding a B pace for the day of the century. These training rides will take place on Saturdays and the start time will get earlier as the distance will be increasing over the weeks. As the weather is unpredictable (and the winds), I will post any cancellations or changes in the starting locations as soon as possible and at least 2 - 3 hours prior to the start time so it is imperative that you check back for any changes. If a Saturday training is cancelled I will do my best to move it to Sunday if my schedule and weather allows. If you haven't done so, make sure you bike is in proper working condition (get a tune up if necessary). Be prepared with proper water bottles, snacks and extra tubes (just in case). I will be keeping the first few training rides on flat roads as possible. Most the routes will be roads used for the century. About half way into the training we will start to go out of the Holtsville Ecology Center which will be a bit hillier just for the extra challenge.

You must be an SBRA member to participate in the training rides and the Century. Registration for the Century is additional, see the flyer on the home page for additional details.

Winds are a big factor during the training.  I usually look to head into the wind so we can enjoy the push home.  With that in mind, as I said above, I will adjust the routes accordingly.

If you have any questions regarding the training, the century or have just general questions, please feel free to contact me on my cell (631-767-3176631-767-3176).