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Rest Stop at Briermere, no one left behind, cell 631-484-1650 please call after 7am or before 7pm for any questions, please check back 2 hours before ride if weather is questionable, have a great day.
Update: the ride is still ON! but the milage may be shorter depending on how we feel after doing the single track from Belle Meade to the powerlines ... plan to do at least some riding south and north (up the hill to the tower) on the powerline unless the wind chill is too much.
I plan to wear three layers beneath my outer layer of jacket and wind resistant ski/riding pants. Hand/toe warmers are a must!
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Happy New Year!
Weather dependant ....
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Certainly two lights needed
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The BDs at Calverton are good for Intermediate riders (except for the Scuttle Hole) and some may want to do them twice. The snow on the trail will still be crusty.
If your running late due to traffic, pull over and call my cell below and we will wait.
CHECK BACK to this posting (before the day of the ride AND before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change!
Late start to pick up a couple of extra degrees. Mileage could vary a little depending on the weather. Layer up. It is impotant to check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which would be posted by 10:00am. For info: call Bill Gravitz at 631-356-3036.
All members are welcome. New members are encouraged to attend. Light food and refreshments will be served. Robert (Bob) Pospischil will be a guest speaker for the January 4th meeting. He will be discussing his climbing adventures.
If you've got a Fat tire bike I may meet you on my skis. I will cancel if I won't be there.
We'll be heading south across Rt 25A and riding down to the BSP area. We'll do some of the Yellow trail at the start and maybe Joe will lead/explore other trails a bit further east to the fence and fire road.
With the forecast of snow I'll be bring my X-Cty skies just in case but I'm sure a Fat tire will do well.
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need to arrive 20 minutes early and overheat in the car ... just try to be
there in time to be ready to start at the Start Time
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late? Pull off the road and call my cell list below .....
09:30 final update, Ride is on. Destination, average speed, etc. to be determined at ride site. Wear an outer layer of clothing that you don't care if it get dirty. Time changed to 11:00am. There is still a very thin layer of snow on the secondary roads here in Mt, Sinai. Check the ride calendar at 9:30 for final update on time or cancellation. Let's get in a ride while we can without snow or frigid temps. Ride will be about 24 miles, give or take a couple of miles, depending on wind. Due to winter weather changes, it is important to check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which will be posted by 09:30am. For info: contact Bill G. at 631-356-3036.
Ride Canceled - Roads in the Great River/ East Islip area are still a mess.
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.
Sorry if this effects your plans ... A Tuesday trail report indicates biking will not be good at Shoreham! See Thursday's ride posting.
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NOTE: CHANGE of VENUE!
After X-Cty skiing ES today I realized that riding there on Wednesday won't be any good.
Even though the parking venue indicates Shoreham North we will cross Rt 25A and ride in Shoreham South and BPS.
Regardless, the following is still valid:
If your running late due to traffic, pull over and call my cell below and we will wait.
CHECK BACK to this posting (before the day of the ride AND before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change!
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Planning to do the Advance north trail for the first time this year so the pace will be slow. Dependant upon the forecasted precip the venue of this ride might be moved to Shoreham south or delayed until Thursday.
If your running late due to traffic, pull over and call my cell below and we will wait.
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Off to Quogue, with some scenic stops and a Beach Bakery break. Like all winter rides, this ride is weather dependent. Be sure to check the ride calendar by 08:30am day of ride. Ride mileage and route can vary somewhat due to wind direction. If you have not had a jelly donut this year, than this ride is for you.
I drove 51, 111, and Edwards Ave this afternoon and found some wet spots that might change to icy spots tonight. I changed the ride to loops of 25, Floyd and 25A. These roadies are dry and safe. Each loop is about 13 miles. !st loop should be a warm-up, second at pace and third a warm down loop.
This ride is changed to a C+ in an effort to attract more riders. It is supposed to be 40 degrees f. at 10:00, practically spring! Lets enjoy a ride to Bean and Bagel. Route, speed and mileage are weather dependent. Be sure to check the ride calendar by 08:30 am day of ride for changes. For info: contact Bill G. at 6313563036. NOTE: No riders showed for my Tuesday and Wednesday rides, if you are seriously thinking of coming on Thursday's ride, please let me know by texting or calling the above number, or e-mailing me at [gravitzb@aol.com]
Back on the road for the first time this year, we will go at a modest pace. Plan on staying together! I will post the route on Wednesday but plan on my one stop 41 route.
Ok, maybe one stop but it will be brief. Also a wait up on 51.Please check back because I am guessing what time it will stop raining. Average speed will end up in the 19- 20.5 mph range.
Note the ***afternoon start time ***, due to the morning rains!
Check for changes the day of the ride, as the weather will be changeable.
Let's launch a ride from the South Street School that takes us around the Manorville area over some rolling terrain. Pace will be a solid B+, since most of us haven't been able to ride.
If it stops raining and dries up we'll give it a go. I haven't rode in a couple of months so we're not pushing it. Check back day of for any changes by 11:30am.
Sorry everyone Ride is canceled, with the wind chill it will be too cold to ride.
We will be leaving Back Of American in East Islip heading to Great River and East Islip area. Then we will head to Islip Beach. Please a bring light snack and drink for this ride and save some room cookies and who knows what else. 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 1:00pm day of ride.
*** THIS RIDE HAS BEEN DELAYED UNTIL TUESDAY AT 9 ***
Sorry if this messed your plans ...
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CHECK BACK to this posting after 9 AM Monday morning ... not likely but the time or venue may be changed! Sorry for the uncertainty but it's due to family from out of town ... which is more important than Mtn Biking ;-) *****
Don't let the brief warm up fool you! The forecast has 22F at 11 AM (6F wind chill on the road ;-). Note the late start and know that this ride might be delayed until Tuesday.
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No need to
arrive 20 minutes early and overheat in the car ... just try to be there in
time to be ready to start at the Start Time
Running
late? Pull off the road and call my cell list below .....
Hoping do to most of the BD's but depending who shows and the state of my knee will determine how much I'll do.
If you're an Intermediate rider don't hesitate to come along. GR is a great trail and there's good spots to hangout if you want to skip a BD. Some BDs are just more work than technical challenges.
If the snow starts early the trail will be amazingly beautiful to ride.
Subscribe to this ride posting and get an update within an hour of my changes or check back to this posting as Life Happens and Things Change ...
No need to arrive 20 minutes early and overheat in the car ... just try to be there in time to be ready to start at the Start Time.
Running late? Pull off the road and call my cell list below .....
Ride is on. I’ll arrive around 10:20 to avoid standing around.
Temps will be close to freezing today (a heat wave!) so let’s get outside and ride. We’ll head 16 miles to upper Port Jeff for a break, then take the shorter route back to our cars. Since I haven’t been riding lately this may be at the lower end of C+/B-. Weather cancellation by 9am Tuesday morning, so be sure to check back then. Any questions, my email prior to Tuesday is [frchtchr@hotmail.com]. Morning of ride my cell is 631-835-1454.
I will be at the Ride Start at 9 ... if the trail is frozen as I expect it to be, then we will ride (maybe doing the Intermediate trail rather than the Advanced) ... if the trail is NOT ride-able I am inviting all who show up for an hour of Mindfulness at the meditation class held at the Bates House (10 minutes drive) at 10AM ... there will be no signing in and no ride credit for attending this event ;-) ...
I plan to to do the Advance section on the east side of Belle Meade.
Subscribe to this ride posting and get an update within an hour of any changes or check back to this posting as Life Happens and Things Change ...
No need to arrive 20 minutes early and overheat in the car ... just try to be there in time to be ready to start at the posted Start Time.
Running late? Pull off the road and call my cell list below .....
This ride to Bellport will be a 95% flatty. The average pace will be between 13.5 and 14 mph; plus or minus a little;and of course no one gets left behind. About half way through the ride we’ll make a pit stop at the café in Bellport for pizza or other stuff and then return.
Any cancellations due to unforeseeable circumstances, or weather related problems will be posted by 10:30am. If you have any questions about this ride, or the start location, please call or text my cell, 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.
Exploratory trek through Timber Point Country Club and Heckscher State Park. Golf course is closed for a few months so we can ride the cart paths which run along the Great South Bay (great photo ops). From there we will hop across to Heckscher State Park and explore the many trails and bike paths.
This is a scenic ride so pace will be relatively slow. Trails are flat and very wide. Mountain bikes, fat bikes and even hybrid bikes can handle this terrain. Come out and enjoy the Heat Wave!!! Lol
Please call if you have any questions (347-922-3824).
No need to arrive 20mins early. Just be ready to roll at 9am.
Haven't ridden since early December so this will be a ride just to get out on my bike. Mostly flat back roads; brief stop at mile 12. After the ride option to drive a few minutes away to have a snack at Nettie's Bakery. Check back for any changes or cancellations.
Hopefully weather permitting we can take a steady and easy ride, if there is no snow, temperatures are above 32-F, and the wind is below 15mph. Since this is my first time out in 5-weeks the pace may possibly be a bit slower than normal. It will also depend upon how much rocket fuel I had the night before. As of today all conditions appear promising.
This will be a nice ride around the Holbrook area. The average pace for this ride will be between 13.0 & 14.0 mph; naturally the road speed will be higher to produce the average. We might add a mile or two if we have to tweak the route to keep out of the wind. We can all go for coffee and a bagel after the ride and chat if you want.
Any cancellation due to weather or any other circumstance will be posted no later than 7:45am if necessary. If you have any questions about the ride, or the start location please call or text me 631.484.3490…
I will be going at a steady pace. Figure a finishing speed of 20 mph. I will download the route and give directions to anyone that wants to go but is afraid of getting dropped.
Easy ride will have wait ups for slower riders and faster riders can go ahead as trails are marked but don't go ahead if you don't know the trail possible stop at bean & bagel after ride. Questions call cell phone 631-484-1650
We will be leaving Back 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 7:30am day of ride.
This is a winter hill route so there will be wait ups on Little Flower, Boy Scout and 51. Please check the route out! I have made the first rest stop at 30 miles in. If you are getting cold or feel you are in over your head you can turn back home which will give you about 40 miles. If you are not sure how to download to Garmin check my Saturday ride for instructions on how it's done.
NOTE: The ride for today will be a very low B-. Coming in between 14.0 and 14.5
Todays’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 and do a loop there 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 16.0 mph, or slower if needed for safety concerns.
We’ll be making a rest stop around mile 19 and the deli/bakery unless you want to go to McDonalds or Starbucks at mile 25. The route back will be determined by the wind direction. Good Stuff After The Ride. Not sure what good stuff; it's alwas a suprise.
Any cancellations due to unforeseeable circumstances, or weather related problems will be posted by 7:45am. If you have any questions about this ride, or the start location, please call or text my cell, 631-484-3490.
CHANGED from Easy trail ride or you can do all the diamonds your choice trail is marked Questions call cell 631-484-1650. Trail ride cancled because of mud, will be doing a easy C road bike ride to Bean & Bagel.
Time for me to start burning off this winter weight . We will stop at the D.D. in Sayville for a break before heading back to Bellport. I will keep it at a casual pace no one will get dropped.
Let's ride! 35 maybe MORE! Just glad to be outside! Dora the Explorer is coming out of hibernation how about you? Safety and fun are the only goals today. Heading North to Old Field maybe Stongs Neck too. My cell 6319220632
Lets go to the Bean & Bagel for Coffee and Bagels and to get back in shape after all the really cold weather; cell phone 631-484-1650 call after 7am or berfore 8pm for any questions.
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.
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 Back 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.
Please Note: The Baker will have a new dessert for us to try after the ride.
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 7:30am day of ride.
Since Sunday might be a washout maybe this should be the Stuff Ride. Not sure what good stuff; it's alwas a suprise. I have the Grandkids on Friday and they love to help bake - good stuff.
It's off to Manorville. The average pace for the ride will be between 14.0 to 15.0 mph depending on the roads, wind direction, rider ability or other conditions. Naturally, the road speed will be higher to produce the average. A rest/ food stop at McDonald’s or the bagel shop is on the schedule around mile 14. There are a few places along the route where leg stretches can be done for those who wish to do so. There is no obligation for anyone to do this; you can hang back with me.
Please check the ride calendar for any weather, or last minute cancellations which will be posted no later than 7:45am, if necessary. My cell number is 631.484.3490; call or text me anytime if you have questions about the ride.Thanks
Meet at the OVerton Trail entrance on Mill Rd south of 112 and Home Depot. We will do the main trail and group can decide if they want to do a couple of diamonds. There are a few i have tried that are rather easy and considered doable for this level group. Please bring water and snacks. If you haven't tried this trail yet it is fun and not too difficult.
Please check back for changes if required by 8:00 am Saturday
I am starting the ride at Noon, when the temperature is supposed to be around 49 degrees. Join me for an nice easy ride from Sayville - exact route will depend on the wind and road conditions.
This is a C ride, which will average 11.7 - 11.9; there will be cue sheets; we will have a bathroom break; and we will make a deli stop in Patchogue for a snack/break.
Heading north on the flatter roads. Hugging the shore doing some hills but not crazy. Let's explore some more. Keeping closer to the B pace than B+. Taking it safe and easy, just glad to be outside. My cell phone 6319220632. Please check for any changes.
Another Half Century! Like all Weekend rides this one won't be easy. I would like to keep a steady winter pace, keeping in mind it is 1/2 Century. No official breaks, but we know nature calls. Expected rain in the PM as of this posting; times/route may change due to weather. Check back for changes. Upon our glorious finish we'll stop at MRB. If your going you may want to bring a change of clothes-not necessary. Please make yourself familiar with the NEW route.
CANCELED - It's going to rain. See you Monday - Maybe we can get one in before the cold front hits!!
Todays’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 and do a loop there 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 16.0 mph, or slower if needed for safety concerns.
We’ll be making a rest stop around mile 19 and the deli/bakery unless you want to go to McDonalds or Starbucks at mile 25. The route back will be determined by the wind direction. Good Stuff After The Ride. Not sure what good stuff; it's alwas a suprise.
Any cancellations due to unforeseeable circumstances, or weather related problems will be posted by 7:45am. If you have any questions about this ride, or the start location, please call or text my cell, 631-484-3490.
NOTE: If it the wind direction changes by Sunday morning the route will change and the distance will change slightly making the ride easier and more enjoyable. The start time and the ride start location will remain the same.
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 14.0 to 15.0 mph depending on the roads, wind direction, 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.Good Stuff after the Ride. Not sure what good stuff; it's always a surprise.
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.
Lets go to the Bakery for Coffee and snacks and to get back in shape after all the really cold weather; cell phone 631-484-1650 call after 7am or berfore 8pm for any questions.
This will be a nice ride around the Holbrook area. The average pace for this ride will be between 13.0 & 14.0 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 chit chat if you want.
Any cancellation due to weather or any other circumstance will be posted no later than 7:45am if necessary. If you have question about the ride or the start location please call or text me 631.484.3490
Ride is cancelled. Roads will probably be sloppy or slippery. Sorry.Ride to the preserve, with a rest stop on the way back at the bakery in Westhampton. This ride will be weather dependent. Starting point, speed, mileage etc. are subject to change or cancellation. Be sure to check the ride calendar day of ride for changes, which would be posted by 09:30am. For information contact Bill Gravitz at 631-356-3036.
We will be leaving Back 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.
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