This week we're doing a change of venue. We are meeting at Sunshine Mall for a pretty flat 70. Weather patterns look OK so far. We'll get to experience the wonder that is Dune Road, where the wind is in your face in both directions. We will probably do some paceline training on that stretch to share the load.

I'm going ahead and listing this one as a B: 15-15.5 average, 16-18 cruising on the flats.

Cue sheet here: http://www.sbraweb.org/sites/default/files/SBRADuneMetricPdf_0.pdf Must be logged into SBRA website to view. if I have time this week I'll put it into RideWithGPS.

Please get there 15 minutes or so before ride start to unload, air up the tires, etc.

Come on out and join us for a ride on our very popular shop ride loop! The loop will take us on some of the best roads the north shore has to offer. The distance is 35 miles and the pace will be between a 17-18 mph average. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions!
631-744-5372

No fee parking on side streets or across the street at LIRR station lot.
Ride the flat way to Commack, then rolling hills to Stony Brook. No Town of Smithtown Beaches this time an no Cordwood Path. Mostly flat return to Lindenhurst
Metric Century Plus with food stop at Fratellis in Stony Brook. Other pit stops as needed.
No go in rain.

7:45am Sharp. Coffee to follow in shop.

This is the grand tour of the North Fork: Riverhead, Jamesport, Mattituck, Cutchogue, New Suffolk.

We'll visit the buffalo ranch, Iron Pier Beach, Breakwater Beach, and New Suffolk Beach.

Lunch will be at the Cutchogue deli.

Pace: moderate B pace, averaging about 14.5 - 15mph.

There's a few rollers at the Northville tanks and the Mattituck inlet, otherwise this ride is flat.

Any ride updates will be posted by 7am the morning of the ride.

The 8am start will get us back to Manorville by early afternoon, and it's good training for the 7am RR ride start!

Tim cell - 631-974-4796

We are well into the training rides at this point and more than half of the distance of the century. We will make a few stops today , one for food and one for more of a saddle break. Please come on time...I might move the time to 8:00 so check closer to the date of the ride for any adjustments.
We are getting closer!!!

We are past the half way point and we have been looking good considering the awful weather we have been experiencing. I am still planning out the route but most likely will be heading out to the Hamptons, one of my favorite rides out there. What would a Saturday training ride be if I didn't mention that it COULD rain. Things change so make sure you check back here during the week for either route change, time change or possible day change (could move to Sunday if the weather doesn't cooperate). I will post any final changes by 6 am Saturday morning. Hang in there, we can do this!

We'll ride up to Wading River - Shoreham at a reasonable B+ pace.

Here's a link to preview the route:

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4422672

We'll take a short break after about 22 miles.

The final average for these Saturday rides has been around 17 - 17.5 mph.

Please note the earlier 8:30am start time.

Pace line to Manorville

We are a go (6:30 am 4/12). Ride to Briermiere via Remsenburg, West Hamptom, Quogue. QUICK (only) stop at Briermere after the tank loop. Head back thru Manorville. Honest B. Dishonest riders welcome just take a cue sheet. I'll void my warranty if I try to catch you after a wrong turn.

** Only change is the start time to 9:30AM**. It’s off to Manorville today. The route is 35 miles, if I make any changes it will only add about 1 mile. The average pace for the ride will be between 13.9 to 14.3 mph. naturally, the road speed will be slightly higher to produce the average. I will keep the road speed comfortable depending on the wind direction. For those who want there will be a spot or two where one can stretch the legs. A rest/ food stop at Mc Donald’s or the bagel shop is scheduled about mile 20. No one will be dropped. Please 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.

IF YOU DIDN'T RIDE TUESDAY YOU SHOULD BE HERE TODAY! Another short easy ride to get in shape for this years ride season. Ride leaves from the south parking lot at 10AM. No one gets left behind. Any cancellation will be by 9AM. Be advised - after this I will start to post longer rides, so you better get with the program!

Mainly flat with a couple of steep short hills in the second 1/4 of the ride. Regroup after hills and as required.
Plan to average 17-18mph. There will be an option to do 30 miles, we will vote at ride start.
Updates for rain will be posted no later than 10:00 am.
www.ridewithgps.com/routes/4341209

After doing Tom's ride we'll get more miles in. No lunch stop.