C+ Mastic Beach
Southaven County Park -Yaphank to Mastic Beach
:This route passes thru various neighborhoods in Shirley, the Poospatuck Reservation, Mastic Beach, William Floyd Estate, Johns Neck Tidal Wetlands and the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge area. It’s generally flat with light traffic in most areas, but there are numerous turns. Also, some detouring is possible due to flooding in the low lying areas. Some roads may have puddles or sand. Food stop at Hero Haven in Shirley. Ride starts at 10:00a from the Southaven County Park, 761 Victory Ave, Yaphank, near exit 56 on Sunrise Hwy. RSVP suggested, not required. Rain cancels.
31
distance (mi)
Flat with some Rolling Hills
terrain
360
elevation (ft)
40
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
672
elevation (ft)
AA
Borella to Taget rock
:Going up snake Down Woodbury
57
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
2600
elevation (ft)
A Coney Island 2024
Long Beach Boardwalk-25 Neptune Blvd- to Coney Island
:Expect to be back in Long Beach by around 1:00-2:00, depending on how many hot dogs you eat. It’s best to park on or around Neptune Blvd, north of Broadway.
Please respond by Monday evening. Thanks
Rain date Thurs 7/18
50
distance (mi)
Flat
terrain
550
elevation (ft)
A Roccos(RSVP)
Bethpage to Roccos
:RSVP BY 8:30 tonite PLZ
35
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
1200
elevation (ft)
AA Peconic – Broken Antler
Veteran’s Memorial Park, Calverton to
:Tour through the Long Island Pine Barrens, to The South Shore and along Dune Road, and Around the Great Peconic Bay. There will be quick water stops when needed at Westhampton Main Street, Dune Road Beaches, The Big Duck (Restrooms), and Shire of the Lady of the Island
This is a relatively stoplight/stop sign free route, with mostly flat roads and rollers. Listing as AA, but expecting Slight faster speeds based on terrain
Parking lot Address:
5789 Middle Country Rd, Wading River, NY 11792
71
distance (mi)
Rolling Hills
terrain
1700
elevation (ft)
C Oyster Bay
Bethpage Library to Oyster Bay
:C ride to Oyster Bay with a return loop through Old Brookville. 700′ total vertical with most hills in the mid portion of the route. I’m targeting a 13-14 mph pace. Snack/food stop Harborside Deli. Leaving at 8:30a from Bethpage Library parking lot. No go in rain. RSVP suggested, not required.
29
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
700
elevation (ft)
AA Horseshoe + Mill Hill
Bethpage Library to Horseshoe + Mill Hill
:No notes for this ride
44
distance (mi)
Rolling Hills
terrain
1600
elevation (ft)
40
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
1200
elevation (ft)
50
distance (mi)
Rolling Hills
terrain
2100
elevation (ft)
A Fort Salonga
Bethpage (RSVP) to Fort Salonga
:RSVP by 8:30 TONITE PLZ
46
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
1111
elevation (ft)
C+ Oakdale to Stony Brook
Oakdale LIRR Station to Stonybrook University
:(date changed)This ride starts at the Oakdale LIRR station at 10:00a, and heads north to the Stony Brook University campus. The route follows flat but moderately trafficked roads with some rolling hills in the Stony Brook area. Food stop at Bagel Cafe of Stony Brook at the 18 mile point. A 14-15 mph pace is targeted. The Oakdale LIRR station is on the NW corner of Montauk Hwy & Oakdale-Bohemia Rd, accessible from either exit 46A or 47A of Sunrise Hwy. (Park in the lot south of the tracks.) RSVP suggested, not required. No go in rain.
32
distance (mi)
Flat with some Rolling Hills
terrain
675
elevation (ft)
A Hauppague (RSVP)
Borella to Hauppauge
:RSVP BY 8:30pm 7/10
43
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
1111
elevation (ft)
AA Sands Pt and Glen Cove (PS) (Borrella)
Borella to Sands Point and Glen Cove
:8:15am at Borella
See you there
54
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
2300
elevation (ft)
AA MPBC WHB (Teller)
891 dune rd, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 to Red Creek and North Fork
:The Plan is to start at Steve tellers house (891 dune rd, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978) at 8:30. It’s about an hour ride from Plainview. 63 miles 1300 ft. Hope to see you there!!
Post-ride lunch and dip in the ocean on Dune Road at Steven Teller’s place
63
distance (mi)
Flat
terrain
1300
elevation (ft)
A Kings Park (RSVP)
Borella to Kings Park
:RSVP BY 7/8 8:30pm
42
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
elevation (ft)
C The Big Easy
Mass Pk. RR Station (East End) to Freeport
:This ride will be a very relaxed C pace of 11-13 mph. Meet at the east end of the Massapequa Park RR station at 8:30a. We will stop at Bagel Dock in Freeport and take food to our rest stop at nearby Sea Breeze Park. This is a very flat route, albeit with moderate traffic in some areas. If you haven’t ridden in a while, or just want to try out riding in a group, this is a good opportunity. We allow one free ride for potential members. Please be ready to ride at 8:30a. RSVP suggested, not required. No go in rain.
22
distance (mi)
Flat
terrain
250
elevation (ft)
A Tom Anderson Memorial Ride
Bethpage Library to Roslyn
:This ride honors the memory of our MPBC comrade Tom Andersen whose bravery as a September 11th NYC fire fighter led to his early passing on July 7, 2023. We’ll be following Tom’s hilly Viking route. Plan to arrive at the library lot by 7:45 as we roll promptly at 8:00. We’ll be taking a group picture at the Roslyn deli — mile 34.
51
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
2138
elevation (ft)
A+ Tom Anderson memorial ride
Bethpage library to Roslyn
:In memory of our friend and ride leader Tom the viking Anderson
51
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
1850
elevation (ft)
AA+ Tom Anderson Viking memorial ride
Bethpage Libary to Roslyn
:This ride honors the memory of our MPBC comrade Tom Andersen whose bravery as a September 11th NYC fire fighter led to his early passing on July 7, 2023. We’ll be following Tom’s hilly Viking route. Plan to arrive at the library lot by 7:45 as we roll promptly at 8:00. We’ll be taking a group picture at the Roslyn deli — mile 34.
51
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
2200
elevation (ft)
AA Tom Anderson Memorial Ride
Bethpage Library to Roslyn
:AA paced ride – This ride honors the memory of our MPBC comrade Tom Andersen whose bravery as a September 11th NYC fire fighter led to his early passing on July 7, 2023. We’ll be following Tom’s hilly Viking route. Plan to arrive at the library lot by 7:45 as we roll promptly at 8:00. We’ll be taking a group picture at the Roslyn deli — mile 34.
51
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
1900
elevation (ft)
40
distance (mi)
Flat with some Rolling Hills
terrain
300
elevation (ft)
AA Brands Ride – Harvey’s Last Lead
1966 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY to
:MPBC Member and long-time Brands leader Harvey Perlowitz is doing his last lead of the Brands Ride this Saturday morning, as he is moving out of the area.
If you are free, join the ride this Saturday to give Harvey your regards. Note that the route may change based on what Harvey wants to do – the only constant is the 7:00 AM sharp departure from the Brands shop parking lot.
45
distance (mi)
Flat with some Rolling Hills
terrain
1323
elevation (ft)
A Kings Park RSVP BY 8:30 TONITE
Bethpage library lot (RSVP) to Kings Park
:RSVP BY 8:30 TonitE PLZ,,,,,rain seems to have bypassed us,,the ride is on as scheduled..NEW START TIME,,,,9am
45
distance (mi)
Hilly
terrain
1119
elevation (ft)
45
distance (mi)
Flat
terrain
elevation (ft)