This ride will take place on SUNDAY because of the trail condition ... 

Calverton is one of the best begineer trails on Long Island, even the Black Diamonds (BD) are only Intermediate level. As a begineer there's only one BD that I might lead you down if you are so inclinded (it's really a decline ;-). If no Beginneers show than this will be an Intermediate ride.

This venue requires a DEC parking permit (haven't seen anyone being checked for a long time though). Easy to obtain a permit here: https://www.sbraweb.org/node/6490

If you don't have a permit you can park ~ 1/2 mile away at the Veterans Memorial Park and ride over.

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.

Check back to this posting before leaving for the ride as Life Happens and Things Change.

It's time to kick-off another winter training season with the fabulous Thunderbirds!

We'll meet at the Dayton Avenue School for a (hopefully), wind-avoiding paceline ride to Westhampton Beach (W.H.B.).    

The route ooutbound will go along the shoreline heading through Eastport and Remsenberg to W.H.B.  We'll then have a short stop at Westhampton Beach at around 17.5 miles, possibly at the Beach Bakery.  

The return will take us on a route that will shelter us from the wind, visiting the Casa Basso and Old Country Road, leading us back to Manorville.

Let's plan on workng together, so no one gets dropped and is left struggling in the wind!

Allons-y!

Off to Nettie's Bakery, which now has soup and a roll on its menu, as well as baked goods. Note:  Sometimes the parking lot at Veteran's Park is full due to its field games and racketball courts, but there is an additional parking field by the hockey rink located at the Southeastern end of the lot.  To join this ride, text Bill G. at 631-356-3036,  with your full name and the date of the ride.   This ride could be shortened if the windspeed is high.  Check the ride calendar the  day of the ride for changes, which would be posted by 07:30am.