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Join me and friends on the first ride of the year. Let's relax and make it Mel-O with a pace of 19-22 and final average of 19. Steady pace with no surging. The weather looks dry so far for a change which is something rare around here. There will be a stop at the half way point at Wildwood Lake (20 mi). Wait-ups as needed with the last one at Mill Rd. And Connecticut Ave. ad Halsey Manor Rd.(stop sign).
AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO MAY NOT FEEL QUITE UP TO IT, :WAITUPS, WILL BE AS NEEDED WITH THE LAST ONE BEING AT THE PARKING LOT.
We'll do a easy paceline ride out to Riverhead, where we'll have a short stop. Outbound we'll do the North Loop through Deep Hole. The return will take us around the river and Peconic Lake.
This ride will be a no-drop ride, where we all stay together! Strong B riders and hung over riders are welcome on this ride, just no one get sick!
For this Flat ride the Average speed is 11.5-12.5mph depending on riders, wind, tide, position of moon and leaders disposition with a distance of 15-20 miles. Nobody gets left behind and newbies always welcome and well taken care of. Any cancellation will be before 8:00am. No need to text me.
Off to Quogue, with bathroom stops and scenic stops along the way. Some of the mileage will be on Dune road, with views of the ocean. Bring snacks and drinks, at around mile 26 we will stop in a pocket park near a bakery and 7-11 if you wish to pick up a snack. To join, text Bill G. at 631-356-3036 with your full name and date of ride. Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which would be posted by 08:00am.
Calverton is probably one of the best places to learn how to Mtn Bike BUT you need a DEC Access/Parking Permit ... here's how to get one (You can get one on Jan 2: https://www.sbraweb.org/node/6490 .
If you don't get an access pass you might want to park at the Vet's Memorial Park lot BUT call me so we know to wait at the trail parking lot.
CHECK BACK before leaving for the ride. It will be a Begineer ride with a number of stop/waitups and we will wait for the slowest rider ...
Text me at 631-988-6557 if you plan to ride with me and I will wait at the start if you're running late OTHERWISE if I don't hear from anyone, we may start early.
Check back to this posting before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change.
This C+ ride of 18-23 miles will average 11.5-12.5mph. Bring snack/hydration as route depends on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition. Newbies welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Any cancellation will be by 8:30am. No need to text, email, phone, send message by carrier pidgeon or smoke signal me. Just show up 15-20 minutes before ride start to get your s**t together.
Off to Osprey Point, Smithpoint County Park and the nearby Marina. Rests rooms coming and going at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, and also at Smithpoint County Park. Bring snacks and drinks, and there is a 7-11 just before the marina where you can pick up a snack. To join this ride, text Bill G. at 631-356-3036 with your full name and ride destination. Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which would be posted by 08:00am.
NOTE: THIS VERSION OF THE RIDE WILL START FROM : THE MAPLES...
Let's ride over rolling terrain and head to Area 51, and see if we can encounter the aliens as we ride up The Hill !
Note: This is a paceline ride !
The course will take us over much of the rolling terrain and small hills around Manorville. As usual, we will do this ride wthout any food stop, but we will have regroups after every hard section! There will be a quick stop at the gas station, after Mill Rd.
Come on out and ride, the Hill is waiting for you! In the meantime, Bolier let's have some Dark Star music in here: https://youtu.be/eTa2vXL7FI8
This C+ ride of 18-25 miles will average 11.5-12.5mph. Bring snack/hydration as route depends on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition. Newbies welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Any cancellation will be by 8:30am. No need to text, email, phone, send message by carrier pidgeon or smoke signal me. Just show up 15-20 minutes before ride start to get your s**t together.
We will be leaving the bank heading to Babylon. There will be a quick break at the Docks. This is a B- ride that will average around 14.5 - 15 mph with road speeds that will reach 16 to 19 mph.
If I don't hear from anyone, I'll leave from home -- so please be sure to text that you're coming, with your SBRA number and emergency phone number. My cell: 631-835-1454.
Not particularly hilly, not entirely flat, not really rolling, mostly some north shore upgrades and pretty Belle Terre scenery. Break around mile 20 at Dunkin'. Wait ups as needed, no problem.
Changes or cancellation will be posted no later than 8:30am morning of ride.
The SBRA January General Meeting will be held as a "VIRTUAL" meeting, on Thursday, January 45th at 7:00 pm. We will be using Zoom as the conferencing software. You can download the free application and be able to join this virtual club meeting.
CANCELED because "real feel" of 23-28 degrees with 16 mile gusts is just too cold, even for me!
CHANGE: now a Bellport ride
Join me for this C ride, which will average 11.2 - 11.7; no one gets dropped and we will be observing spacing rules, etc. Ride route will be determined by the road conditions; decision to be made the morning of the ride; no cue sheets. We will either head to Blue Point or to the Smith Point Marina for our break; there will be a bathroom stop.
Please text me with your SBRA Member Number and Emergency Contact phone number if you want to ride.
Riders should 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.
It will be cold even w/o the wind ... We'll adjust the route depending who shows (but I'd really like to do the Advanced west section on the East side of Belle Meade) ... the cold may shorten the ride and we might skip doing Groundhog Hill.
Text me at 631-988-6557 if you plan to ride with me and I will wait at the start if you're running late OTHERWISE if I don't hear from anyone, we may start early due to the chill.
Check back to this posting before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change.
Usual ride out to Netties. Except the bake shop is closed. . So we will making a right off Railroad Ave just 100 yards short of the entrance to Netties. The "Almost", and ride about 3/4 of a mile up the road to a bagel shop for our break. This will become our usual ride until Netties opens again.
It's going to be chilly so dress accordingly and come to enjoy the ride.
For this Flat ride the Average speed is 11.5-12.5mph depending on riders, wind, tide, position of moon and leaders disposition with a distance of 18-23 miles. Nobody gets left behind and newbies always welcome and well taken care of. Any cancellation will be before 8:30am. No need to text me.
This C+ ride of 18-23 miles will average 11.5-12.5mph. Bring snack/hydration as route depends on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition. Newbies welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Any cancellation will be by 8:30am. No need to text, email, phone, send message by carrier pidgeon or smoke signal me. Just show up 15-20 minutes before ride start to get your s**t together.
Calverton is probably one of the best places to learn how to Mtn Bike BUT you should have a DEC Access/Parking Permit (read below if you don't have one) ... here's how to get one (You can easily get one on Jan 8: https://www.sbraweb.org/node/6490 .
If you don't get an access pass you might want to park at the Vet's Memorial Park lot BUT call me so we know to wait at the trail parking lot.
CHECK BACK before leaving for the ride. It will be a Begineer ride with a number of stop/waitups and we will wait for the slowest rider ...
Text me at 631-988-6557 if you plan to ride with me and I will wait at the start if you're running late OTHERWISE if I don't hear from anyone, I may change the venue Tuesday morning at 7 AM.
Check back to this posting before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change.
This C+ ride of 18-23 miles will average 11.5-12.5mph. Bring snack/hydration as route depends on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition. Newbies welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Any cancellation will be by 8:30am. No need to text, email, phone, send message by carrier pidgeon or smoke signal me. Just show up 15-20 minutes before ride start to get your s**t together.
This time around, we'll leave Southaven Park for a rolling paceline ride to Wading River.
On the way out, we'll take the north way through Yaphank and Manorville. We'll then have a short stop at around 18 miles in Wading River. The return takes us down through the old Grumman property, through Manorville and down River Road to the finish.
Off to Bean and Bagel, where you can snack indoors, or in a sheltered outdoor area. Ride will be on mostly secondary roads in Manorville and Calverton. We will not be riding on the Grumman Trail, it is closed for the month due to deer hunting. Ride speed will slow into the wind. If you want to join the ride, text Bill G. at 631-356-3036 with your full name and date of ride.
If I don't hear from anyone, I'll leave from home -- so please be sure to text that you're coming, with your SBRA number and emergency phone number. My cell: 631-835-1454.
A low C+, not particularly hilly, not entirely flat, not really rolling, mostly some north shore upgrades and pretty Belle Terre scenery. Break around mile 20 at Dunkin'. Wait ups as needed, no problem.
Changes or cancellation will be posted no later than 8:30am morning of ride.
This C+ ride of 18-25 miles will average 11.5-12.5mph. Bring snack/hydration as route depends on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition. Newbies welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Any cancellation will be by 8:30am. No need to text, email, phone, send message by carrier pidgeon or smoke signal me. Just show up 15-20 minutes before ride start to get your s**t together.
For this Flat ride the Average speed is 11.5-12.5mph depending on riders, wind, tide, position of moon and leaders disposition with a distance of 18-23 miles. Nobody gets left behind and newbies always welcome and well taken care of. Any cancellation will be before 8:30am. No need to text me.
NOTE: The start location is: Dayton Avenue School !
Do aliens play that game with the dimpled ball? There is only one way to find out: let's ride into Area 51 and visit this magical land.
Along the way, we'll do much of the normal Alien Route, but with a few enhancements! After visitng the hidden land, we will ride past the airport, and we may have an optional short stop in Westhampton Beach. Then it's back along Old Country Road and Montauk Hwy., to Hart's Road and then the backroads of Manorville back to the ride start.
For this Flat ride the Average speed is 11.5-12.5mph depending on riders, wind, tide, position of moon and leaders disposition with a distance of 18-23 miles. Nobody gets left behind and newbies always welcome and well taken care of. Any cancellation will be before 8:30am. No need to text me.
This C+ ride of 17-22 miles will average 11.5-12.5mph. Bring snack/hydration as route depends on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition. Newbies welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Any cancellation will be by 8:30am. No need to text, email, phone, send message by carrier pidgeon or smoke signal me. Just show up 15-20 minutes before ride start to get your s**t together.
Well everywhere is a hazy shade of winter! https://youtu.be/19d2aolIx0E But, it looks like we may have some sun and a warming trend for Monday! So, let's get out and do a paceline ride, and kick those Winter blues and grays!
We'll take advantage of this weather opportunity, and do a shorter version of the Alien Ride. The route includes Mill Road and the Area 51 Hill, so we'll be working hard and staying warm! As usual, there won't be a formal stop on this ride, we'll just have a few regroups. Without any long stops, we'll be able to stay warm once we get riding!
This C+ ride of 18-23 miles will average 11.5-12.5mph. Bring snack/hydration as route depends on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition. Newbies welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Any cancellation will be by 8:30am. No need to text, email, phone, send message by carrier pidgeon or smoke signal me. Just show up 15-20 minutes before ride start to get your s**t together.
B- ride to McDs in Manorville for a moderately short break. Not many have been riding regularly so let's just get out there to enjoy a little exercise. No stress ride
For this Flat ride the Average speed is 11.5-12.5mph depending on riders, wind, tide, position of moon and leaders disposition with a distance of 18-23 miles. Nobody gets left behind and newbies always welcome and well taken care of. Any cancellation will be before 8:30am. No need to text me.
The Executive Board Meeting will by held via Zoom (Virtual Meeting) at 7:00 PM
All members are welcome to join the meeting. If a member has business they would like to discuss at the board meeting, please contact Jeff Meyer, VP of Administration so the board can be preparded to address your topic of discussion and you can be sent the virtual meeting login details. (vp_administration@SBRAweb.org) Any vote taken at a board meeting are by board members only.
This C+ ride of 18-25 miles will average 11.5-12.5mph. Bring snack/hydration as route depends on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition. Newbies welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Any cancellation will be by 8:30am. No need to text, email, phone, send message by carrier pidgeon or smoke signal me. Just show up 15-20 minutes before ride start to get your s**t together.
Please text me if you're coming along. If no one texts, I'll leave from home. My cell is 631-835-1454.
This will be a low C+ to Sayville's Foster Avenue Park. We'll enjoy the water views for a bit, then have our snack break at Dunkin's at mile 15. This route is about 30 miles round trip.
This C+ ride of 18-25 miles will average 11.5-12.5mph. Bring snack/hydration as route depends on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition. Newbies welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Any cancellation will be by 9:00am. No need to text, email, phone, send message by carrier pidgeon or smoke signal me. Just show up 15-20 minutes before ride start to get your s**t together.
This C+ ride of 18-23 miles will average 11.5-12.5mph. Bring snack/hydration as route depends on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition. Newbies welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Any cancellation will be by 8:30am. No need to text, email, phone, send message by carrier pidgeon or smoke signal me. Just show up 15-20 minutes before ride start to get your s**t together.
Meet at The Maples, and we'll do a paceline ride out to Riverhead. This will be a ride where we keep everyone together, as we say goodbye to January! Can Spring be far away?
The actual ride will take us out through rolling hills and the farm fields, away from most of the traffic. And the winds will be light from the East, so we'll have an assist to get us home!
At around 20 miles, we'll have a short stop in Riverhead at the bagel shop to grab a snack. Then we'll return around Peconic Lake and a final run up Grumman Blvd. to Line Rd. and home.
This C+ ride of 18-25 miles will average 11.5-12.5mph. Bring snack/hydration as route depends on wind, tide, position of moon and ride leaders disposition. Newbies welcome and well taken care of and nobody gets left behind. Any cancellation will be by 8:30am. No need to text, email, phone, send message by carrier pidgeon or smoke signal me. Just show up 15-20 minutes before ride start to get your s**t together.
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... We'll adjust the route depending who shows (but I'd really like to do the Advanced west section on the East side of Belle Meade) ... the cold may shorten the ride and we might skip doing Groundhog Hill.
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