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Typical rides are held (Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun & Holidays) at 8:30 am in the warmer months and 9 am in the cooler months. Ride times do vary, so please check our ride calendar for actual start times.
A Rockaway Boardwalk to NYC Marathon in Bay RidgeBay Ridge & 94th St 41 miles r/t |
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Date: November 1, 2026 @9:00 AM Start: Beach 9th & Rockaway Boardwalk Leader: David Flomenhaft Email: david.flomenhaft@gmail.com Phone: 5164482273 Route Link: https://strava.app.link/DJdnWNZZD7b |
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| Notes: Cycling to the Brooklyn entry of the New York City Marathon on 4th avenue and 94th Street in Bay Ridge. Meet at the Beach 9th Street the beginning of the Rockaway Boardwalk at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning. Parking is available nearby. The ride follows the Rockaway Boardwalk up and under the Verrazano Bridge up to the 94th Street viewing location. We will remain completely off the marathon route. Access is not a problem. We’ll return via the Jamaica Bay loop with a planned lunch stop in Sheepshead Bay. | ||||
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This ride is closed
| CAT | Cruise (mph) | Avg (mph) |
|---|---|---|
Open |
23-29 | 19-23 |
AA+ |
22-28 | 18-20 |
AA |
20-23 | 18-19 |
A+ |
19-22 | 16-17 |
A |
17-20 | 15-16 |
B+ |
15-18 | 14-15 |
B |
14-17 | 13-14 |
C+ |
12-15 | 12-13 |
C |
11-14 | 10-12 |
MB |
Varied levels with details in ride description | |
VR |
Ride is banded everyone who pedals stays together | |
EV |
Event rides with various categories | |
If you aren’t sure you can keep the cruising speed or the average, please start out with a slower classification.
Contact the appropriate Ride coordinator listed below.
Christopher Callahan
516-305-7966
AA+/AA Rides
Rich Rein
201-572-1320
Paul Santoro
516-225-4044
A Rides
Willie Romero (weekdays)
516-776-1432
Cathy Casamassina
516-287-6093
C+/C Rides
Fred Itkin
631-457-0206
MB Mountain Biking
Mark Snyder
516-795-9047
Overall Ride Coordinator
Interested in riding with MPBC, but have questions? Email Paul Casamassina
516-996-2020