MPBC Ride Leaders post official club rides to this calendar on a weekly basis throughout the year. To sign up for a ride, please provide the leader your mobile number and emergency contact using the email and/or phone number listed in the posting. Riders must be MPBC club members to attend a posted or a Show & Go ride but we are allowing one free ride for potential members. If you would like to join MBPC you can do so by using our online form found here.
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.
EV MPBC 50th Birthday Weekend RideVarious 50 miles r/t |
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Date: May 4, 2024 @08:30 Start: Haypath Park – 240 Haypath Road, Old Bethpage, NY Leader: Stephan Cybyk Email: stephan.cybyk@gmail.com Phone: 9176745073 Route Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/3218560179706443760 |
| Notes: 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 • 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. |
| CAT | Cruise (mph) | Avg (mph) |
|---|---|---|
AA+ |
22-28 | 18-20 |
AA |
20-23 | 17-18 |
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.
Rich Rein
201-572-1320
Paul Santoro
516-225-4044
Willie Romero (weekdays)
516-390-7280
Leah Landro (weekends)
516-491-8014
Cathy Casamassina
516-287-6093
Fred Itkin
631-457-0206
Mark Snyder
516-795-9047
Overall Ride Coordinator
Interested in riding with MPBC, but have questions? Email Paul Casamassina
516-996-2020