Arrive at Haypath Park between 8:15 and 8:25 (entrance on the south side of Haypath road a couple of blocks west of Old Bethpage road or Round Swamp road).
Let’s aim to leave by 8:30, just before the AA group rolls out.
We will likely stop at East Island for a bathroom break (if the bathrooms are open) and then again at the shopping center in Glen cove to purchase drinks and light snacks if needed.
Please email me (t.heaton7880@gmail.com )Emergency Contact number if you will be joining this ride.
To celebrate MPBC’s 50th anniversary, there will be bananas and snacks available before the ride and a light lunch in Haypath Park after the ride.
The club will also have fit kits on hand for the new MPBC 50th anniversary kits for those who want to confirm their sizes before ordering theirs.
If you plan to join the post ride festivities, please also RSVP at:
https://airtable.com/appuWnqnOr6JpKFwb/pagFtDoSTPlieC2Jy/form
This ride covers the entire Jones Beach bike trail system, starting at Captree State Park at 10:00am, at the west end of the parking lot. We will take the Ocean Parkway Greenway trail and Ellen Ferrant Memorial Bikeway to Cedar Creek Park, then back to the Jones Beach Boardwalk to the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center. Total mileage about 44 miles, or may be reduced due to wind conditions, or to your own preference. Food stop at the Boardwalk Café at about the 26 mile mark. RSVP suggested, but not required. No go in rain.
One of my favorite northern Nassau routes with a food stop in Locust Valley. The three descents are down Sandy Hill Road, Whitney Road and Feeks Lane.
I’d appreciate a text confirming that you’re joining us and include, please, an emergency name and phone number.
Typical AA ride, we’ll cruise in the low 20’s on the flats and regroup as needed. We’ll take our break at the Marina in Port Washington. AIM to be back by 12:30. Text me if you are joining
Let’s leave Haypath Park (a few blocks west of Round Swamp road on the south side of Haypath road) at 9:15 sharp and try out this new route variation.
I’ve eliminated many of the concrete streets of Bayville and CI and added in the newly repaved Stillwell downhill. In addition, we’ll cut through part of West Hills before returning home.
Bathroom stops at Prybil beach and or shopping center the Walnut and Forest road intersection in Glen Cove.
Current weather forecast for Tuesday is 53 to 70F and sunny.
I will be leading this flat, C ride mostly in the Great River area. My plan is to ride at least 15 miles but less than 20 miles. There will be no deli stop so please bring a snack. There is no bathroom stop but there are restrooms in the LIDL supermarket across from the starting point of the ride so you can use them before the start of the ride. Rain or wet pavement cancels the ride. If you will be joining me, please email your name, email address and emergency email address before 6:00 pm on the Saturday before the ride to howardsiers@gmail.com. I rode with Jimmy Mango so this ride is being done in his honor.
Pine Barrens
Across from 450 Main Street Yaphank ny to Riverhead
Let’s leave at 7:30 sharp from Bethpage library and head north and then west visiting Sagamore hill, Centre Island, East Island and many other scenic favorites. We will take a break at East Island’s Prybil beach.
Please text me your Emergency Contact (516-305-7966) if you plan to join us.
– Date: Friday, Apr 26
– Start: 9am Mattituck LIRR station
– Route: North Fork via Shelter Island 63miles 1800ft. 2 routes included (one for NorthFork and one for Shelter Island)
– 1st stop: Ferry / Greenport deli if needed (Mile 16)
– 2nd stop: Stars Cafe Shelter Island (Mile 40)
– Special Instructions: Bring CASH for ferry $6 roundtrip
This will be a joint A/A+ no drop ride, with the pace adjusted to accommodate the group. The group will break at either Gemelli Gourmet or Sea Cliff Bagel Cafe.
Please note the start time of 9:30AM.
If you plan on joining this ride, please text me your emergency contact phone number by 7:30AM Friday morning.
C+ Ride through the pine barrens starting at 10:00a from Southaven County Park. This scenic route passes by farms, lakes, and forest preserves on low-trafficked roads. Generally flat with some rolling hills, total elev climb: 550 ft. Food/rest stop at Bean & Bagel in Wading River. I am targeting a cruising speed of at least 14 mph. No go in rain. RSVP suggested, not required. Southaven County Park is located at 761 Victory Ave, Yaphank. From Sunrise Exit 57 N. – Horeseblock Road, go 1 mile east on Victory Blvd.
Let’s leave Haypath Park (located on the south side of Haypath road in Old Bethpage, just west of Old Bethpage road) at 9:00 sharp and aim to get back by 12:30.
We’ll cruise in the high teens and low 20s on the flat roads and regroup as needed. Bring water and a snack.
Text me your emergency contact if you plan to join us.
