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Off to Nettie's for a ride and snack. Nettie's has coffee and dessert treats, as well as bathrooms and plenty of outdoor space for social distancing. To join the ride, text me (Bill Gravitz) your SBRA, emergency and cell numbers. and full name. You must wear a mask, and read the rules following this announcement. For info:, and joining the ride, text me at 631-356-3036. If you need to cancel later, please let me know. Check the ride calendar for any changes, which will be posted by 06:30am day of ride.
Ride has been changed to a C+ - everything else remains the same!
Join me for this C+ ride, which will average 12.2 - 12.8. We will be riding to East Islip, where we will take our break at the Timber Point Golf Course. Snacks and bathrooms are available. No one gets dropped and we will be observing spacing rules, etc. Due to possible weather issues, the exact route will be determined the morning of the ride (thus, no cue sheets).
Park on the south side of the train station.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the ride start, to allow enough time for me to get everyone signed in and to "get yourself" ready.
NOTE #1: You must be a club member to go on club rides.
NOTE #2: rides at this time are limited to 6-8 riders. You MUST text me with your name & SBRA Member Number if you want to ride. I will return the text: YES, you have a spot…or…NO, Ride Filled...CELL #: 631-523-2129
If you are interested in joining me for a trip out to Scoops & Grinds & possibly have some ice cream please text me on my cell, 631-655-7801 with your name, SBRA, cell, and emergency numbers.
Any changes to the ride will be posted by 7am. The ride will be limited to 8 riders. The average speed will be 15-16, with a cruising speed of 16-19 to come up with the average. I will wait-up whenever someone falls behind. No one will be dropped. Once accepted onto the ride if you need to cancel for any reason please text me as early as possible.
Per the COVID-19 guidelines shown below a mask must be carried while on the ride and worn whenever a 6 foot distance cannot be maintained. By asking to join any SBRA ride, you are required to have read & signed the digital COVID-19 waiver and are agreeing to the Standard Release and Waiver of Liability Assumption of risk and Indemnity Agreement.
You must have submitted a digital waver to do this ride. C+ Ride to Netties Country Bakery for snacks must have Mask limit 6 riders to a Group will split ride up if more people show up and the second or third group will follow the first group must be a member in good standing no one left behind, we will follow all the club rules on the Covid 19 listed below cell phone 631-484-1650 call for any Questions after 7am or before 7pm please.Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which would be posted 2 hours before.
Please text me, 631 331 5642, if you want to come on this ride - I need your full name, SBRA #, emer. phone #, plus the date or title of the ride. If you have riden with me before I just need to know what ride you want to come on.
We will be exploring some interesting side roads on our way to Scoops and Grinds in Cutchogue. On the way back there is another ice-cream shop in Mattituck! It is a fairly flat route, the pace will probably be a high B-.
Check back the morning of the ride to see if there are any changes.
Ride the back roads of Great River, East islip and Islip area at a 11-12mph pace where nobody gets left behind. As always, newbies well taken care of. Any cancellation will be by 8:00am. Bring face covering, water, snack as route depends on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition. Park in 1st lot on the right as you enter the golf course.
Lets celebrate the LAST SUNDAY IN AUGUST, with a stop at the Ice palace for Italian ice at the end of our ride. They have a quaint little courtyard with tables, as well as being located on the corner of Vanderbilt Blvd, making this a perfect ending to our "Vanderbilt Tour."If there is anyone not interested in going to the Ice Palace, I will lead you back to our starting point just down the road.
Join me for this scenic C- ride, cruising speed will be 10-11, slower in the mews. No one gets dropped.
We will ride around the scenic roads of Oakdale, a unique community steeped in Vanderbilt History.Shortly after crossing a wooden footbridge, we'll be taking our break on the riverside steps of Idle Hour, the former William K. Vanderbilt Estate. Unfortunately, it is the now defunct Dowling College and falling into disrepair. Continuing with the theme of Vanderbilt history we will be heading into the mews, also once part of the Vanderbilt Estate. The mews is such a fascinating pocket of History & Architecture that we will be sure to ride each and every road. Please bring water, spare tube, and a snack if you wish, to enjoy riverside.
****This ride is totally residential, there is no bathroom stop****
Always check back here for any changes
We will be observing social distancing, and you must have a face covering with you. Be sure you have signed the on line covid waiver.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the ride start, to allow enough time for me to get everyone signed in.
You must be a club member to go on club rides.
Rides are limitedto 6-8 riders, Please text me with your Name, SBRA Member Number & Emergency Contact Number if you want to ride. I will return the text: YES, you have a spot…or…NO, Ride Filled
CELL: 631-708-7966 (Before 9:00 pm if Possible Please)
10:00am- C- 16mi a go - Type: Road Bike - Ride Leader: Gwen F -
Symbols: A GO, DELAYED or CHANGED (review comments on ride), CANCELED,
SignIn Sheet Status: waiting , turned in, ride sheet incomplete (Note: also click here for full report of incomplete ride sheets).
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