RIDE UPDATE - SATURDAY 9/29 6:30AM - I AM DELAYING THE START TIME BY 1 HOUR, TO 9:00AM, TO GIVE THE ROADS AN EXTRA HOUR TO DRY OUT. DEPENDING ON WHAT THE GROUP DECIDES, WE CAN ALSO REDUCE THE MILEAGE DOWN TO ABOUT 60. ANY QUESTIONS, CALL MY CELL 631-949-4458.

RIDE UPDATE - FRIDAY 9/28 1:30PM - DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH RAIN WE GET OVERNIGHT THERE IS A CHANCE THAT I MAY DELAY THE START OF THE RIDE UNTIL 9:00AM TO GIVE THE ROADS MORE TIME TO DRY. I'D RATHER NOT POSTPONE UNTIL SUNDAY BECAUSE THE FORECAST IS A LITTLE IFFY FOR SUNDAY AS WELL. IF START TIME IS DELAYED I WILL POST ANOTHER UPDATE NO LATER THEN 7:00AM ON SATURDAY.

There will be 3 opportunities for rest and/or food stops - McD's in Center Moriches ( mile 15 ), Green Door or Tully's in Hampton Bays ( mile 35 ) and McD's in Manorville ( mile 55 ). Depending on whether or not it rained during the week the route may or may not include Dune Rd. The goal will be to finish at a fast B or maybe even a slow B+ pace ( 15.5 - 16.5 ) but the longer distance plus any unfavorable winds may bring the ride average down a bit. Cancellation for any reason will be posted on the Ride Calendar no later than 7:00AM on Saturday. Rain date will be Sunday. Expect to finish between 3:00 and 4:00.