45
distance (mi)
Rolling Hills
terrain
elevation (ft)
Open Block Island
Block Island Ferry – Montauk to Block Island
:Join us on a 18 (+/-) mile ride on Block Island. This is an all-pace ride. You can ride with us at a C pace or go on your own and meet us at the Mohegan Restaurant and Bar later if you like. The 18-mile route is fairly hilly with a 925 vertical climb, but you can alter it to your own preferences. The ferry leaves Montauk at 9:00am, and the return ferry leaves Block Island at 5:00pm. The ferry ride is approximately 90 minutes. The posted round-trip rates are $90pp + $10/bike. Parking at the Montauk ferry is $15 per day. (There may be other parking options in town.) The ferry leaves Montauk promptly at 9:00a.
18
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
925
elevation (ft)
A Hauppauge (RSVP NLT 8:30 TONITE)
Borella to Hauppauge
:No notes for this ride
43
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
1100
elevation (ft)
A northport crab meadow (RSVP)
Borella to Northport Crab Meadow
:PLZ RSVP NLT 8:30 TONITE
45
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
elevation (ft)
EV 30th Anniversary Tour of the Hamptons
Southampton High School – 141 Narrow Lane, Southampton, NY 11968 to
:The 30th anniversary of MPBC’s marquee annual event, Tour of the Hamptons, aka TOH, is a bicycle tour open to the general public to promote cycling, provide riders of all skill levels the opportunity to navigate the picturesque roads of Long Island’s South Fork, and raise funds for local charities, high school scholarships and the club’s own philanthropic programs.
Tour of the Hamptons winds through the historic villages of Sagaponack, Wainscott, East Hampton, Amagansett and Montauk Point before returning to its starting location in Southampton. Riders can choose from routes of 25, 53, 70 and 105 miles, all of which offer flat terrain, rolling hills, farmland, forests and mansion views along the way.
Register here.
distance (mi)
Flat with some Rolling Hills
terrain
elevation (ft)
27
distance (mi)
Rolling Hills
terrain
700
elevation (ft)
C Pine Barrens
Veterans Memorial Park – Wading River to Pine Barrnes – Wading River
:A short ride thru the pine barrens on low traffic roads. Generally flat with a few rollers. Bring a snack and water. Optional food stop at the end of the ride. Starts at 10:00am from Veterans Memorial Park – 5789 Middle Country Rd, Wading River. Meet in SW area of parking lot. No go in rain. RSVP suggested, not required.
22
distance (mi)
Flat with some Rolling Hills
terrain
350
elevation (ft)
43
distance (mi)
Flat with some Rolling Hills
terrain
1100
elevation (ft)
AA BTH-EI (52M)
Bethpage Library to East Island
:Pre-TOH, Casual AA ride
In preparation for and to save some legs for the TOH on Sunday, I am scheduling this ride at the casual lower end of the AA pace. We will be cruising on the flats in the low-20s.
If anyone wishes to push the pace, we will split the group into two prior to the start of the ride in Bethpage.
This is the same route that we used for the MPBC Birthday ride back in May adjusted for the start and return at Bethpage Library.
Break is at Prybill Beach and water stop at the Long Island Bagel Cafe in Glen Cove.
Please RSVP no later than 7am on Saturday, Sept 21 to:
516.429.7442
or
ivanp65@yahoo.com
Please arrive by 7:45am to ensure an on-time start at 8am.
**This ride is open to all MPBC members and those who have not done their trial ride yet.
52
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
1780
elevation (ft)
45
distance (mi)
Rolling Hills
terrain
1600
elevation (ft)
A Fort Salonga (rsvp)
Borella to Fort Salonga
:RSVP nlt 9/18 8:30pm TY
41
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
1100
elevation (ft)
AA Borella to Lake Ronkonkoma
Borella Field to Lake Ronkonkoma
:Let’s leave Borella at 815 sharp and head east with brief stops at Brentwood state park and at Lake Ronkonkoma. Text me (516 225 4044) if you plan to join us.
50
distance (mi)
Flat with some Rolling Hills
terrain
1453
elevation (ft)
42
distance (mi)
Rolling Hills
terrain
1600
elevation (ft)
45
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
1400
elevation (ft)
C Islip & South Shore
Islip LIRR Station to Hecksher State Park
:A short flat easy ride starting at the Islip LIRR Station and going south to Islip Beach, East Islip Marina, and Hecksher State Park. No food stop on this route, but will stop for snack/restrooms at Hecksher State Park. The Islip station is about one mile south of Sunrise Hwy on Rte. 111. NOTE 9:00am START TIME. No go in rain. RSVP suggested, not required.
20
distance (mi)
Flat
terrain
134
elevation (ft)
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
elevation (ft)
A Ft. Salonga
Bethpage Library to Fort Salonga Deli
:We’ll use this GPS route adding 2 miles with a Hayrick loop.
46
distance (mi)
Flat with some Rolling Hills
terrain
1100
elevation (ft)
AA Locust Valley & Bayville
Bethpage Library to Locust Valley & Bayville
:No notes for this ride
48
distance (mi)
Rolling Hills
terrain
1600
elevation (ft)
40
distance (mi)
Rolling Hills
terrain
900
elevation (ft)
distance (mi)
Flat with some Rolling Hills
terrain
elevation (ft)
AA BTH-GC-ROS(51)
Bethpage Library to Roslyn
:AA paced ride to Roslyn with break at the Roslyn Deli.
Please RSVP no later than 7am on Saturday, 9/14 to:
516.429.7442 (text)
or
ivanp65@yahoo.com
Please arrive at the library by 7:45am to ensure an on-time start at 8:00am.
**This ride is open to all MPBC members and those who have not done their trial ride yet
51
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
1700
elevation (ft)
A Captree
Bethpage to Capture
:Please arrive by 8:15 for prompt 8:30 start
51
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
500
elevation (ft)
A+ Magical Mystery Tour
Borella Field to Kerbers
:Vittles at Kebers
46
distance (mi)
Rolling Hills
terrain
1450
elevation (ft)
A Roslyn (RSVP)
Borella to Roslyn
:rsvp nlt 9/11 8:30pm
43
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
1300
elevation (ft)
A Kings Pk. (RSVP)
Borella field to Kings Park
:rsvp nlt 8:30 tonite
42
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
1100
elevation (ft)