We’ll cruise in the low 20’s on the flats and regroup as needed. We’ll take our break at the beach in Bayville. Plan to be back by 12:30. Text me if you are joining.
AA ride to St. James with a break at the bagel store.
We will cruise in the low 20’s on the flats.
After the break, we may split into two groups if someone wants to lead an AA+ pace.
Please RSVP with your name, cell phone, and emergency phone numbers no later than 7am on Saturday, May 11 to:
516.429.7442 (text)
or
ivanp65@yahoo.com (email)
Please arrive at the library by 7:45am to ensure an on-time start at 8:00am.
**Please remember to renew your MPBC membership if you haven’t done so already.
This C+ ride starts in the south parking lot of the Oakdale LIRR Station @ 10:00am. Most of the roads have low traffic and are generally flat with a few rolling hills. Total elevation climb: 675 ft. Targeted pace at least 14-15 mph. Food stop at “Best Bagels Around” in Medford at the 23 mile mark. The train station is located on the NW corner of Montauk Ave. & Oakdale-Bohemia Rd., accessible from either exit 46A or 47 of Sunrise Hwy. Watch for a possible cancellation due to rain. RSVP suggested, not required.
We’ll cruise in the low 20’s on the flats and regroup as needed. There will be a couple of good climbs (i.e. Snake, etc…) along the way. We’ll stop at Stella’s for a short break. Please be ready to roll at 9:15 promptly. Text me if you are joining.
Let’s leave Borella Field at 9:15 sharp and cruise NE, through Northport and then to Hobart beach. We’ll take a brief break. Bring snacks and water. We’ll cruise in the low 20s on the flats and regroup as needed. I’m aiming to be back at around 12;30ish.
Please renew your membership if you haven’t already. Memberships expired on April 30.
Text me your EC if you plan to join us.
MPBC 50th Birthday Weekend Ride
Haypath Park – 240 Haypath Road, Old Bethpage, NY to Various
Massapequa Park Bicycle Club was founded on May 2nd, 1974. On Saturday May 4th, MPBC honors the club’s 50th Anniversary with a members-only commemorative ride and event starting from Haypath Park in Old Bethpage.
The festivities begin at 8:30 AM with three group rides that are open to all ride classifications –
• A 50-mile route to East Island led by Paul Santoro (https://www.strava.com/routes/3218560179706443760)
• A 35-mile (50K) route to Kings Park led by Fred Itkin
(https://www.massparkbikeclub.org/ride-calendar/entry/4905/)
• A special 50K route for owners of vintage/classic bicycles to Oyster Bay led by Gene Colon (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46271185)
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.
Vintage/Classic Anniv. Ride
Haypath Park (Haypath Rd., Old Bethpage) to T. Roosevelt Park
Approximately 50K for the MPBC 50th Anniversary
Bakery stop-Park Bake Shop
RSVP by 6PM Day Before, with contact# and emergency contact# (Fbikewheels@yahoo.com)
No go in Rain.
Arrive at Haypath Park before 8:30 (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 at 8:30 sharp and return around noon. We will generally cruise in the low 20s (20 to 23 mph) on the flat roads and regroup periodically.
We will likely stop at East Island for a Bathroom break and then again at the shopping center in Glen cove to purchase drinks and light snacks if needed.
Please text me (516 225 4044) your Emergency contact for the MPBC ride sheet. Check out and load the route Link.
To celebrate MPBC’s 50th birthday 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.
Please RSVP at https://airtable.com/appuWnqnOr6JpKFwb/pagFtDoSTPlieC2Jy/form
if you plan to join the festivities.
Arrive at Haypath Park before 8:30 (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 between 8:30 and 8:45 after 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 text me your 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 festivities, please also RSVP at:
https://airtable.com/appuWnqnOr6JpKFwb/pagFtDoSTPlieC2Jy/form
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.
