7:45 AM SHARP START

COFFEE SERVED IN SHOP AFTER RIDE

Halfway to a century! Weather looks somewhat iffy. 50% chance of passing shower but no significant accumulations. Good temps too. The wind will be on our side for half the ride! If anything changes weather-wise and I have to delay/cancel, I will do so early Saturday morning. No change here means it's a go.

Shooting for a high B-/low B pace (14.8-15.2mph avg, 15.5-17.5mph on the flats)

Cue sheet available here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4267421 Note the hills :) Don't fret, they're whipping us into shape for a nice flat century.

Please get to the parking lot 15 minutes before the posted start time to unload/sign in/etc. We meet at the Coram-Pine Shopping Center on the Dunkin Donuts side of the lot.

We will need to start heading east to add on the miles and thought we could use a change of scenery. Please note the time change! We will keep to the pace of 13.5 - 14 with a faster pace on the straights. There will be a rest stop at McDonald's or the bagel shop at around mile 16. The weather is not promising so in the event that we need to postpone I am going to try and repost for Sunday. Any cancellations will be posted by 7 am. If you have any questions feel free to contact my cell at 631-767-3176.

Here's a link to the route:

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4227961

We'll take a short break at McDonalds in Ridge after 20 miles.

Expect a reasonable B+ pace with a final average in the 17mph range.

Park along Old Neck behind Wendy's. Various commitments this weekend make this the only time I can ride so unless it is pouring, this ride will be a go. (always check back to see the status of any ride before starting out). There will be a stop at the Beach Bakery at mile 17. Cell phone 516-330-1542.
(sorry-just changed the ride start to the right one!!)

I am back and ready to get back to training. We will be heading out to Manorville today and stopping at around the 18 mile point for a rest stop. The pace will be around 15-5- 16 mph (high end of a B pace) Please check for any changes due to weather prior to leaving for the ride.

It’s off to Manorville today. The average pace for the ride will be between 13.5 to 13.9 mph. naturally, the road speed will be slightly higher to produce the average. A rest/ food stop at Mc Donald’s or the bagel shop is scheduled about mile 16. On the way back we can make another bathroom stop at Southaven Park if the group wants;not sure if the bathrooms are open.No one will be dropped. Always check the ride calendar for any weather, or last minute cancellations which will be posted no later than 8:00AM if necessary. My cell number is 631.484.3490; call anytime if you have questions or need directions to the start.

We are going to extend the miles by a bit and ride all the way to the end of Mill Road this time. We'll share the load into the wind and do our best to keep everyone together. There will be a stop at the Manorville bagel shop at around 28 miles into the ride.

As usual this will be a strong B+ paceline ride with several regroups along the way.

Allons-y!

Paceline line to Manorville

Meet at the Manorville King Kullen, LIE exit 70 1/2 mile south, for an easy ride to Bean & Bagel, will be at the lower average range for this ride, please get there early so we can leave on time, please check this website 1 hour before for any changes. Bring money for rest stop, Great bagels and coffee. No one left behind!

Meet on the east end of the parking lot, closest to Wendy's. Food/rest stop at the Beach Bakery around mile 15. Pace will be on the low end of the B- range ( 13.0 - 13.9 ). There is rain in the forecast for Saturday so, depending on when it is expected, the start time may be moved up or pushed back. Check the Ride Calendar Saturday morning for any updates.

Leave at 11AM from Sayville RR Station, south parking lot. Lunch at Bellport.

My first ride of the year. No one left behind. Must have a helmet to be on the ride. Approved water bottles that fit snug in the holder. No Poland spring type will be permitted on my ride. 20 miles at C- pace. Suppose to be windy tomorrow so dress appropriately. Any cancellations will be by 9am.
I hope to see the Big Kuhuna. Sorry this is a last minute post. Hope to see you there.

BUZZ-Steve

Quick afternoon ride for extra miles..if any changes will post by 11:30... we will do between 15 and 20 miles depending on weather and group..my cell is 631-478-9072.

after work ride will ride easy depending on who shows