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This ride venue has been moved to Calverton because Cathedral Pines gets muddy too quickly and wet roots are a little bit tricky. Those of us who are a bit stronger can do two passes of Roller Coaster for good measure.
Sorry if this change has messed up your plans ...
Check back to this posting before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change.
Running late? PULL OVER and call my cell below ... we'll wait but make you feel lousy about it ...
Leaving the bank we will be heading to Bellport. Our food stop will be at the Bellport Deli. Depending on the weather & route this ride may be a few miles more or less than posted.
This is a B- ride with an average speed of 14.5 to 15 mph, road speeds may reach 17-19mph. Check the ride calender for any changes posted by 7:00AM day of ride.
If you have any questions concering this ride you can call me on my cell phone at (516) 448-8545.
Repeat of the ride I did recently as I liked the route and the food stop! Wind will slow me down but we are NOT doing Mill Road. Rest stop around mile 17. Always check back for any changes which would be posted by 7:30 am.
This morning it might be nice to take a ride through Bellport and Patchogue stopping for a break at Mickey D’s around mile 20. The average pace will be between 14.5 to 15.0 mph depending on the roads, wind direction, dew point, and other conditions. Naturally, the road speed will be higher (15 -16.5 mph.) to produce the average. Depending on the wind and the route back we might be +/- a mile.
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 phone number is 631-484-3490; call or text anytime if you have questions about this ride.
We'll start the season with a slightly easier pace, as I was forced off the bike for some weeks. Short of a few sections where you can stretch your legs, we keep everyone together on this ride, with no pace-hijacking!
Depending on wind, tide and position of moon we will ride approx. 15-20ish miles at a 10-11.5 mph pace from Ronk station. Be ready to roll at posted time with water, fully inflated tires and helmet. Newbies always welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Be there or be square. Cancellation for any reason will be posted by 9:00am.
Join me for a ride around Holbrook, Ronkonkoma, and Bohemia, then down to Sayville and back up to Ronkonkoma and the ride start. We will take our break at the Gourmet Bagel Co. on Lakeland Ave., where beverages, food, and a bathroom are available. Adjustments to the route directionand/or distances may be made due to the prevailing winds and/or temperature changes.
This will be a C+ ride which will average 12.5 - 12.9 and there will be cue sheets.
Depending on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition we will ride approx. 15-20ish miles at an 10-11.5 average speed. As always newbies always welcome and NOBODY gets left behind. So get off your butt, and lets ride for some exercise. Cancellation for any reason will be posted by 9:00AM. Anyone for pizza at the rides end?
Join me for this C+ ride from Sayville - destination will be determined by the prevailing winds. We will have a bathroom stop and take a break somewhere.
This is a structured ride which will average 12.4 - 12.8, depending on wind, riders, etc. There will be cue sheets and no one will be dropped.
NOTE: Park on the South Side of the train station, across the street.
Meet at lot across from Kreb Cycle for a short meander. Bring snack and drink as we likely won't have a formal stop. We will ride 17-20 miles. Looks a bit warmer but possibly breezy again.
Join me for this ride around Holbrook, Ronkonkoma, and Bohemia, then down to Sayville and back up to Holbrook and the ride start. We will take our break at the Gourmet Bagel Co. on Lakeland Ave., where beverages, food, and a bathroom are available. I will adjust the route direction for the most favorable winds.
This will be a C+ ride which will average 12.5 - 12.9 and there will be cue sheets.
Ride from the Sayville Train Station to the Bellport Docks. This will be a relaxed B- pace with cruising on Middle Road and South country road at 14 to 17 mph depending on the wind. Today's route will not have many loops to keep the distance to 24 miles. There will be a short break at Bellport.
We will be leaving Bank of American in East Islip heading to Great River and East Islip area. Then we will head to Islip Beach. Please bring your snacks and drinks for this ride. Any questions call Mike at 516 448-8545
This is a B- ride with an average speed of 14.5 to 15 mph, road speeds may reach 17-18mph. Check the ride calender for any changes posted by 12:30pm day of ride.
We'll try one more time to ride Cathedral after it dries ;-) ... I plan to do all the BDs but if you're a begineer/intermediate come along. NO ONE gets left in the woods and Cathedral has meetup spots at the end of the diamonds and some of the single BDs are not that difficult.
Check back to this posting before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change.
Running late? PULL OVER and call my cell below ... we'll wait but make you feel lousy about it ...
This will be a nice ride around the Holbrook area. The average pace for this ride will be between 14.0 & 15.0 mph; naturally the road speed will be higher to produce the average. We can all go for coffee and a bagel at the end of the ride and chat if you want.
Any cancellation due to weather or any other circumstance will be posted no later than 8:00am if necessary. If you have question about the ride or the start location please call or text me 631.484.3490…
We will be leaving Bank of America and head to Great River and East Islip for a 20 mile ride. The ride will be at a B- pace with an average speed of around 14.5 to 15mph and road speeds that will reach 16 to 18mph.
Changes or cancelation will be posted by 12:30pm day of ride.
If you have any questions concerning this ride, call Mike at 516 448-8545
Off to Quogue, with a rest stop at the Beach Bakery. For info: contact B. Gravitz at 631-356-3036. Check for any changes, which will be posted by 07:45am day of ride.
Join me for this C+ ride from Sayville - destination will be determined by the prevailing winds. We will have a bathroom stop and take a break somewhere.
This is a structured ride which will average 12.4 - 12.8, depending on wind, riders, etc. There will be cue sheets and no one will be dropped.
NOTE: Park on the South Side of the train station, across the street.
Bean and Bagel will be our rest stop on this 28 mile ride from the Maples parking lot. For info: contact B. Gravitz at 631-356-3036. Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which would be posted by 07:45am.
Easy loop meandering through Oakdale, Sayville and Bohemia. Keeping the pace to the low to mid 16s. We will go more north and south to avoid the west winds.
Join me for this ride around parts of Stony Brook and St. James, on some newly paved roads. The pace will be between 12.3 and 12.7 and there will be cue sheets.
This ride has been moved to Friday when we will feel the chill a bit more ... sorry about the indecision and hope the date change hasn't messed your plans ...
WDDoWS ... how about What We'll Do Depends on Who Shows ... We'll MOST likely cross Rt 112 ... If an Intermediate rider shows we'll gladly stay in GR.
Time for handwarmers ...
Check back to this posting before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change.
Running late? PULL OVER and call my cell below ... we'll wait but make you feel lousy about it ...
No need to arrive 20 minutes early and get sweated in the car or freeze outside .... just be there in time to start at the posted Start Time.
Will probably stay in and around the bike path, so the trees will block some of the wind: distance of 16 - 18 miles.
Join me for this ride around Calverton and Manorville. If it is windy today, this route will keep us on many roads that are not out in the open. A big portion of the ride will also include the new bike path, which has very little rider traffic midweek and should be protected from the wind. Since there isn't rain in the forecast this week, the leaves, etc. on the trail should be dry.
The ride will average 12.4 - 12.7, with cue sheets.
Ok, so it's going to be COLD! Colder temps than I usually ride in so be sure to check back here by 7:30 am day of ride to see if I chicken out! But I am going to try to do it since it's supposed to be sunny. Mostly back roads to the Quogue Wildlife Refuge for a short snack and bathroom break, no formal food stop. But how about pizza after the ride?
Join me for this C+ ride from Sayville - destination will be determined by the prevailing winds. We will have a bathroom stop and take a break somewhere.
This is a structured ride which will average 12.4 - 12.8, depending on wind, riders, etc. There will be cue sheets and no one will be dropped.
NOTE: Park on the South Side of the train station, across the street.
Simple ride from Belmont Lake State park to the Town of Babylon docks. Pack a snack and water, just in case we don't stop along the way. Depending on the weather and how everyone feels, we may do alittle meandering in town, which can increase the ride to 14 miles.
This time the Thunderbirds will be going Southbound, https://youtu.be/oUyjeiWz_6c , for a change of destination. We'll head to our secret island base to take a look at the beach at the Point.
Today's’s route to Great River will change up a bit towards the end of the ride, if the wind is in our favor; making this route pretty flat except for 2 overpasses. We will go the usual route heading south using the Connetquot Park bike bath. We’ll work our way down to Heckscher Park, do a loop where one can stretch the legs a bit if desired.
The average pace for this ride will be between 14.5 & 15.0 +/- mph, or what conditions allow. The road speed will be between 15 and 16.5 mph, or slower if needed for safety concerns.
We’ll be making a rest stop around mile 19 at the deli/bakery. The route back will be determined by the wind direction. Good Stuff after the Ride. Not sure what good stuff; it's always a surprise.
Any cancellations due to unforeseeable circumstances, or weather related problems will be posted by 8:00am. If you have any questions about this ride, or the start location, please call or text my cell, 631-484-3490.
Join me for a ride around Holbrook, Ronkonkoma, and Bohemia, then down to Sayville and back up to Ronkonkoma and the ride start. We will take our break at the Gourmet Bagel Co. on Lakeland Ave., where beverages, food, and a bathroom are available. Adjustments to the route directionand/or distances may be made due to the prevailing winds and/or temperature changes.
This will be a C+ ride which will average 12.4 - 12.8 and there will be cue sheets.
Depending on wind, tide and position of moon we will ride approx. 15-20ish miles at a 10-11.5 mph pace from Ronk station. Be ready to roll at posted time with water, fully inflated tires and helmet. Newbies always welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Be there or be square. Cancellation for any reason will be posted by 9:00am.
park is on corner of bdway and lilac ave (south of sunrise) meet in the parking lot for the hand ball courts exploring the trails....fun place to ride be ready to roill by 8am---please rsvp if you are riding
A moderate C+/B- pace to Calverton, stopping at Bean & Bagel for coffee. Maybe we'll add an extra loop for good measure. Any changes no llater than 8:30am
Ride from the Sayville Train Station to the Bellport Docks. This will be a relaxed B- pace with cruising on Middle Road and South country road at 14 to 17 mph depending on the wind. Today's route will not have many loops to keep the distance to 24 miles. There will be a short break at the Bellport docks.
The ride will head to Manorville then head west and south to Moriches for just a couple of long loops to the bay. The break will be at MacDonalds in Center Moriches. The wind on Monday morning will determine which direction we take after the break. With a North wind predicted we will probably head to West Hampton and back to Eastport. This will be a true B/B+ride at about 16.5mph.
NOTE: Should it be too cold, or windy the ride will be canceled, moved, or changed to an afternoon ride. Please make sure you check the START LOCATION if any changes are made.
This will be a nice ride around the Holbrook area. The average pace for this ride will be between 14.0 & 15.0 mph; naturally the road speed will be higher to produce the average. We can all go for coffee and a bagel at the end of the ride and chat if you want.
Any cancellation due to weather or any other circumstance will be posted no later than 8:00am if necessary. If you have question about the ride or the start location please call or text me 631.484.3490…
Off to Quogue Preserve with food/reststop at Westhmpton Bakery. Required reading: Paul Miklean's article on winter cycling on the front page of our website. For information on ride, contact Bill G. at 631-356-3036. Check the ride calendar for changes, which would be posted by 08:00am on the day of the ride.
We will be leaving Bank of America and head to Great River and East Islip for a 20 mile ride. The ride will be at a B- pace with an average speed of around 14.5 to 15mph and road speeds that will reach 16 to 18mph.
Changes or cancelation will be posted by 12:30pm day of ride.
If you have any questions concerning this ride, call Mike at 516 448-8545.
We will be leaving Bank of American in East Islip heading to Great River and East Islip area. Then we will head to Islip Beach. Please bring your snacks and drinks for this ride. Any questions call Mike at 516 448-8545
This is a B- ride with an average speed of 14.5 to 15 mph, road speeds may reach 17-18mph. Check the ride calender for any changes posted by 12:30pm day of ride.
Ride is on. I will be at ride start about 9:20. Ride can be shortened to 20-ish with different bagel stop at 11 miles if we want.
This is a shortened version of my To Miller Place ride. It cuts off along North Country for a bagel at Crystal Brook Hollow, leaving out the steepest climb. We’ll cruise in the 14’s and there will be wait ups if needed for the hills. A nice effort to warm us up on a cool day. There will be places to go ahead of the leader.
My email prior to ride is [frchtchr@hotmail.com]. Morning of ride, my cell is 631-835-1454. Cancellation for weather will be posted by 8am.
UPDATED – 12/12/18 – The time and distance have been changed. If it rains, or snows, the ride could be cancelled. Please check the calendar by 8:45am on ride day for any possible cancellations. Thanks.
NOTE: Should it be too cold, or too windy the ride will be canceled, moved, shortened, or changedto an afternoon ride. Please make sure you check the START LOCATION if any changes are made.
Today's Mi Tierrita ride will be going to Smith’s Point or the Marina. The route is mostly flat with a small incline here and there, and of course the Woodside (maybe) bigger incline. The route on the way back may change depending on the wind.
The average pace for the ride will be between 14.5 to 15.0 mph, depending on the roads and wind direction. The road speed will be between 15 and 16.5 mph.
We'll stop along the way for a bathroom break around mile 10. Don’t forget to bring a snack for the stop along the way.
Do you know what AGUAPANELA is? Come and find out; PARKING: Use the area of the parking lot on the SOUTH side first
Please check the ride calendar for any weather, or last minute cancellations which will be posted no later than 8:00 am if necessary. My cell number is 631.484.3490; call or text anytime if you have questions about the ride or need directions to the start...
This ride leaves Veterans Park and will arrive at McDonald's in Manorville at about the half way point. Some of the ride may be on the Grumman Trail. For information on winter riding, read Paul Miklean's article on winter riding on the front page of the SBRA website. Don't forget to sunscreen your face, it's still exposed to the sun. For ride info: contact Bill G. at 631-356-3036. Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which will be posted by 08:00am.
Join me for this C+ ride from Sayville - destination will be determined by the prevailing winds. We will have a bathroom stop and take a break somewhere.
This is a structured ride which will average 12.2 - 12.7, depending on wind, riders, etc. There will be cue sheets and no one will be dropped.
NOTE: Park on the South Side of the train station, across the street.
We will ride at a winter B+ pace, low to mid 17s. We will leave ahead of the Krebs ride and be back around the same time if you would like to have coffee with the Kreb group.
Not sure of the exact route at this time but will update by Thursday.
(Intrepid Tag Along ride leader, Alley Gonzalez is still on hiatus)
Mid-40 temps expected on Friday, YAY! This is the companion ride to the long-running Kreb Shop "A" Ride. We make every effort to keep both ride groups together, but if there is a split, we let the A ride go ahead.
Please park your car in the Bellport Municipal Parking Lot located at Bellport Lane & Bell Street, and then ride bike half a block over to the Kreb Bike Shop parking lot at 10 Bell Street, to sign-in for ride and hear the pre-ride briefing.
We do scheduled wait-ups (and as necessary), in addition to one brief rest stop halfway through ride. Please bring adequate drinks and nutrition, as the rest stop occurs in a parking lot (no food/drinks/restrooms available).
Change of venue to avoid ruts on the ES trails ....
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The weekend forecast looks like a washout so doing East Setauket during the week. Leave some extra time for the commute.
I'd like to do the Advanced section heading north but will not mind to modify and do the Intermediate trail depending on who shows. More BD waitups on the Intermediate trail so we can hang together.
Check back to this posting before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change.
Running late? PULL OVER and call my cell below ... we'll wait but make you feel lousy about it ...
No need to arrive 20 minutes early and get sweated in the car or freeze outside .... just be there in time to start at the posted Start Time.
Extended ride today, Saturday's forcast calls for rain. Chris maynot be able to ride. So Lisa needs a group to chase -we're them. Today we'll ride out east, short stop at The Maples and continue east on Mill, north on Connecticut, west on Grumman, south on Line and pick up the regular route back. Winter A pace, usual waitups and sprints. See Lisa's Tag-A-Long for more information.
If the forecast holds true, it'll feel like a heat wave! Probably low C+ pace, maybe a little slower if windy so if you are a regular C rider, don't be intimidated-come on out! Our stop will be at McD's/bagel place in Manorville.
Join me for this C ride around parts of Stony Brook and St. James, on some newly paved roads. The pace will be 11 - 11.4, and there will be cue sheets.
Join me for this ride around Holbrook, Ronkonkoma, and Bohemia, then down to Sayville and back up to Holbrook and the ride start. We will take our break at the Gourmet Bagel Co. on Lakeland Ave., where beverages, food, and a bathroom are available. I will adjust the route direction for the most favorable winds.
This will be a C+ ride which will average 12.1 - 12.5 and there will be cue sheets.
Depending on wind, tide and position of moon we will ride approx. 15-20ish miles at a 10-11.5 mph pace from Ronk station. Be ready to roll at posted time with water, fully inflated tires and helmet. Newbies always welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Be there or be square. Cancellation for any reason will be posted by 9:00am.
*** NOTE: This ride has an afternoon start time, due to the weather!***
The Thunderbirds are go, for a ride out to Briermere Farms! Hopefully, we'll be able to get a ride in after the morning rains clear, but check the calendar for ride delay or postponement. Along the route, we'll hit Mill Road and Route 24, with a return including Deep Hole.
This ride venue has been chosen because it has the best chance to dry after the forecast precip. Those of us who are a bit stronger can do two passes of Roller Coaster for good measure.
Check back to this posting before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change.
Running late? PULL OVER and call my cell below ... we'll wait but make you feel lousy about it ...
No need to arrive 20 minutes early and get sweated in the car or freeze outside .... just be there in time to start at the posted Start Time.
Join me for this C+ ride from Sayville - destination will be determined by the prevailing winds. We will have a bathroom stop and take a break somewhere.
This is a structured ride which will average 12.3 - 12.7, depending on wind, riders, etc. There will be cue sheets and no one will be dropped.
NOTE: Park on the South Side of the train station, across the street.
Depending on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition we will ride approx. 15-20ish miles at an 10-11.5 average speed. As always newbies always welcome and NOBODY gets left behind. So get off your butt, and lets ride for some exercise. Cancellation for any reason will be posted by 9:00AM. Anyone for pizza at the rides end?
This ride will head north and west through Manorville, then south to Moriches where we will head east to Andersen's Deli in East Moriches and take a break. We then head northeast to Remsenberg for the remaining 10 miles. I would like to keep the ride at around 15.5 mph or slower if it is windy.
The Executive Board Meeting will by held at Panera Bread in Bohemia at 6:30 pm.
All members are welcome to come. If a member has business they would like to discuss at the board meeting, please contact Jeff Meyer VP so the board can be preparded to address their topic of discussion. Any vote taken at a board meeting are by board members only.
come celebrate the new year with your bike and your bicycle buddies!
volunteers from long island cares will be at ride start to collect food donations (human and pets)...a splendid time to share your pantry with others less fortunate.
post ride tailgate event (bring some warm clothes and some food and beverage)
i invite other ride leaders to post rides that will finish at the ecology center by 12 noon.
this ride/event will be weather dependent so let's hope for mild dry weather. msg me for questions and concerns
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