this will be a tempo ride--no one will be dropped

exact route will be determinbe by group at ride start

We will be going to Ronkonkoma today if you care to join me. The average pace for the ride will be between 14.3 to 15.0 mph give or take depending on the wind and road conditions direction. The road speed will be between 15 and 17 mph, stopping around mile 15 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.

Pace line out to Manorville McDonald's. This ride will be the low end of a B+

I am upping this ride to C+/B- because I am coming in with a low- to mid- 13mph average.
Hills 101. Get your hill muscles in shape and laugh at overpasses. Please join us while we are at the early stage of this ride, which continues for months. Wait-ups as necessary (sometimes for me).
Rest stop at the Old Field lighthouse; bring your own snack. No bathroom, however.
Cancellation day of ride by 8:30. My cell day of ride: 631-835-1454.

We will go around the area,there is no food stop so bring a snack. No one left behind.

Ride through the area around East Islip south of Montauk Hwy and Islip along Union Blvd. Depending on wind, tide and temps we may do a loop or two on the bike path in Heckscher Park and/or a loop down to Islip Beach. Cancellation for any reason will be posted no later than 4PM on Tuesday. Newbies always welcome. Pace should come in around 10-12MPH. No one left behind. Get off your Butt and get some exercise. Mileage depends on groups ability.

Please note that the classification has been upgraded from the past few weeks up to B- (14.0 - 14.9).

Ride through the area around East Islip south of Montauk Hwy and Islip along Union Blvd. Depending on wind and temps we may do a loop or two on the bike path in Heckscher Park and/or a loop down to Islip Beach. Mileage is approximate, be prepared for up to 20 miles. Cancellation for any reason will be posted no later than 3:30PM on Tuesday. If cancelled, ride may be rescheduled for Wednesday.