This is Transportation Alternatives Tour of Staten Island. Here's how they describe it: "The 55 miler - Ride through a multitude of neighborhoods in Staten Island. Ride with your buddies on the 35-mile route until the first rest stop at Freshkills Park. After the rest stop in Freshkills Park, the 55-mile ride continues through Heartland Village, New Springville and Lighthouse Hill before reaching the Historic Richmond Town rest stop. Pedal through Great Kills and Rossville before circling back around along the eastern shore, for a third rest stop -- and beautiful ocean vistas -- at Great Kills Park. Continue along the waterfront to take in the striking views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and New York Harbor before arriving at the Finish." We add a few extra city-street miles from/to a convenient parking lot close to the Verrazano Bridge. Beyond that.... I know nothing about Staten Island... other than I hear it's hilly. You must sign up for the ride. $45 non-members / $35.00 T.A. members. Hers' a link to the site: http://bikenyc.org/tourdestatenisland?utm_source=calendar-page&utm_medium=internalWebAd&utm_content=version1&utm_campaign=2013TDSI Répondez s'il vous plaît. More specific info on where to meet will be discussed. MailboxOne (at) aol.com

sunshine mall to smith point beach

this will be a tempo paced ride..group will stay together..

actual mileage will be determined by route (40-45 miles)

short stop at beach.....sun screen and surf boards optional

Meet at the southeast corner of the Waldbaum's parking lot, near the train tracks and Wendy's. We will head east to Eastport then loop back west and north to Manorville, with a food/rest stop at McD's around mile 24. On the route back we will go south and east past Eastport into Speonk before looping back west to Moriches. Cancellation for any reason will be posted no later than 7:30AM on Sunday.

Join me for a ride to Smiths Point Beach. This route is part of the century so I am riding it to see how some of the roads are. You can bring a snack to eat at the beach or stop at the 7-11 on the way. I will be Parked on the East side of the YMCA.

How about taking a ride to Great River today? We will go the usual route through Connetquot Park and then do a loop in Heckscher Park where one can stretch the legs a bit. The route is mostly flat with 2 little hills; maybe 3. The average pace for this ride will be between 14.2 & 15.0 mph, depending on the wind and other factors it could be a tad higher. The road speed will be 15-17 mph to produce the average. We will be making a deli/rest stop somewhere between miles 18 and 20. PARKING NOTE: If the usual spots are filled please park on the far WEST side of the bank parking lot.

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.

Let's ride to Manorville, then go South and then West and North to go home.
Hope the weather cooperates.
Bring $$$ for snacks.

Bruce Presner
EMAIL: [eyeman56@optonline.net]
CELL: 516-702-5639

This will be a gentle B+ ride to Babylon Docks w/ a bathroom break at the Bagel Shoppe then back to Sayville...

mileage change******we r going to do an extra loop******YaY!!!

Driving your auto east on Main Street in Riverhead make a right on McDermott Street (church on your left). Lunch in Mattituck 917-797-7873

Rest stop Bean & Bagel bring money, will be slow up Mill, ride average will be C+ depending on wind and who shows up, no one left behind, haven't been riding for 2 months trying to get back in shape.

We will ride to the Quogue Wildlife Refuge for a bathroom and snack break (no deli stop so bring your own snacks). I am not riding fast so come along with me if you are just getting out this season. Cell phone 516-330-1542.