SBRA Guide Lines state that a B/B+ ride may have a cruising speed of 18-20mph. This ride is relatively flat with very few traffic lights and miles of open roads with no stops. It is rather easy to maintain this cruising speed especially if there is a tailwind. There is a probability that the ride may come in slightly higher than the normal B/B+ ride average of 17mph recommended by the club. There are no wait-ups since my policy is no one ever gets left behind. I will always be with you. Come out and challenge yourself, learn to ride slightly faster and how to ride safely in a pace line. Ride with the confidence that no matter what happens, it is perfectly acceptable to back your pace down slightly and still have people riding with you.

Todays ride will go out to the Manorville McD’s where a break is taken.

I will post any changes in the ride by 6:30am the morning of the ride. Please check the ride status before starting out from home. There are circumstances I have at home that may cause me to cancel a ride even if the weather is perfect.

My Cell Number is 516-672-1564

1st time at GR this year and the temp will be 25F (wind chill in the teens). Watch this posting as the ride time may also change until the temperature warms up ;-). If you ride dress appropriately... multiple layers will be necessary. I plan to do the CR83 loops then head over to the Dark Side of the Moon (who knows what lies on this trail ... something NEW!!) and finish with White Ghost. The cool temperatures may limit the distance.
Be prepared ... the CLIMB map is here: http://www.climbonline.org/pdf/glacier_ridge_west-east_8x11_05-01-08.pdf

CHECK BACK TO THIS POSTING FOR CHANGES.

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Riders do NOT have to arrive 20 minutes before MY
Ride start.

**UPDATE – 11/19/2014 – 7:05AM. The ride temp is going to be around 27 degrees causing ice sickles to form from my nose, therefore the ride is CANCELED.**

How about a ride to Ronkonkoma today? The average pace for the ride will be between 14.8 to 15.0 mph perhaps a tad higher or lower depending on the wind direction and the chill in the air. The road speed will be between 15 and 17 mph, stopping around mile 17 for our morning coffee at the Ronkonkoma Lounge. As usual there will be a spot or two where one can stretch the legs if desired.

My cell number is 631.484.3490; call 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 8:00AM if necessary.

Sorry but it will be too cold for me hope to try again when the weather coperates, My 1st MTB ride this year, don't know how well I will do + new bike should be interesting, will try diamonds also, no one left behind, I plan on stopping at Bean & Bagel afterwards (optional).