Come join the fun and take part in on our weekly spring training rides. These rides (which start in early March) are designed to get us in shape for the season, and more specifically, to prepare us for the century ride to Montauk on May 10th.
First Time Century Riders
If you have never done a 100 mile ride (but would like to), sign up for Bob and Josie's free "Century Training School." This series of Saturday rides begins on March 11th with a 25 mile "D" pace ride from Ronkonkoma. Each Saturday the rides get a little longer and a little faster, until you are able to ride 100 miles at a "B" pace on May 7th. Past experience proves that anyone who stays with the program WILL be able to comfortably complete the 100 mile ride to Montauk.
Before each ride, Bob and Josie will answer your questions and provide tips on nutrition, bike fit, riding technique, and other topics. All rides will emphasize courtesy, safety, and etiquette. The group will stick to the advertised pace, and no one will be left behind. There will be lunch/snack stops and bathroom breaks.
If you're planning to buy a new bike, contact Bob and Josie first, or click here for advice on what to look for. It will be difficult to do the longer rides on a hybrid or mountain bike.
The success of these training rides depends on the participants riding and progressing together as a group each week. For that reason, it is strongly recommended that you register before the rides begin, and participate in all the rides. If you have any questions, or wish to sign up for the program, e-mail Bob and Josie as soon as possible. Include "SBRA" in the subject line of your e-mail.
Experienced Century Riders
If you have done a previous century ride, come out each SUNDAY (starting March 5th) and take part in the regular century training rides. Choose your own pace; there will be three different groups (C, B, and B+/A pace). These rides start at 30-40 miles, and increase by 5-10 miles each week up to 80 miles the weekend before the Montauk Century. (If a session is rained out, the following week's ride will not increase in length.) Check the message board for ride status if the weather is questionable.
All training rides start and finish at the Ronkonkoma railroad station. Most head out east.
See Rolling Wheels newsletter for more details.
