Ride to the Blue Point Brewery in Patchogue, LI. No sweat on the ride out ... and if there is, the beer at the brewery will take care of that. Meet at Cunningham Park at 8:30 am - sharp.
Bring mta bike pass, $ for lunch and drinkstuffs as well as lirr train fare from patchogue ($9.75). Trains returning to Jamaica, Brooklyn and Penn Station are at 3:35 pm, 4:23 pm and 5:10 pm.
No point/drop/sweep. However we will travel as a group, compressing as needed.
Note that we will walk back to Patchogue train station after our stop at the brewery.
Note also that riders from Brooklyn are most welcome because the leaders know you will like this one !
Leaders: Wuid Alexandre and Dennis Griffin

This is an “extended summer remix” of my favorite Spring training ride to Locust Valley. This version adds few extra miles here and there to make it a 52 mile ride and tries to avoid Union Turnpike on the way back for a while longer. We’ll stop for lunch at the usual Delicious Pizzeria in Glen Cove at mile 30. Hopefully I won’t have to Photoshop our group shots at the beach this time to add summer backgrounds!

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NOTICE:
The weather forecast for this weekend isn't looking good right now :( Keep an eye for out for possible cancellation. DO NOT show up for the ride without checking this ride page for cancellation notice! If the ride is cancelled the leaders WILL NOT go to the meeting point. We'd love to ride but riding in rain isn't fun at all.
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It's a moderate and relaxed 52 mile ride with only 1700 feet of elevation gain. We'll stop frequently to take photos and goof around and remember the time we did this ride and our ears were freezing.

We start at 9:00 am from Cunningham Park in Queens.

Related Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1564902280403888/

Please bring:

- helmet
- lightweight bike lock
- two spare bike tubes
- pump
- two bottles of water or hydration pack
- snacks
- cell phone
- lunch money

RIDE CANCELLATION POLICY

Check the 5BBC ride page or the 5BBC Facebook page after 9PM the night before to see if the ride is on! A cancellation notice will be posted on both at 9PM on the day before the ride.

We will NOT meet if the ride is canceled!
The leaders will not travel to Van Cortlandt Park if the ride is cancelled!
If it’s raining in the morning the ride is also canceled!

If in doubt email bikerides@a-world.net or call or text Adam DZ at 718-757-4102 in the morning after 6 a.m.

If you have registered for the ride on the 5BBC website you will receive a confirmation or cancellation email around 9 p.m.the day before the ride.

MAPS AND CUE SHEETS

Ride With GPS route:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5321386

Cue sheet PDF, GPX and TCX files:
http://a-world.net/bikerides/locust-valley-extended-summer-remix/

This is a unique and experimental dayride, in a way that the starting point at the Taconic State Park is only reachable by a car and it is 2.5 hours one way from NYC. Trippers will need to drive up there or carpool. The club does not provide transportation for this ride and, for legal reasons, cannot arrange a carpool. The trippers will need to arrive at the start location on their own but, of course, may organize carpooling among themselves.

Related Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1472144423024365/

THIS RIDE REQUIRES REGISTRATION AND
IT IS OPENED TO CURRENT CLUB MEMBERS ONLY.

We need to have at least 10 riders registered to do this ride. There is no upper limit but the place we’ll be stopping at for lunch is small and may have hard time serving 10+ people quickly. In case of a large turnout we may have to split for lunch, but there are other food establishments in town.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a moderate-advanced ride and it’s meant for experienced cyclists as it is 66 miles long, services are scarce and it’s rather hilly with about 3200 feet of total elevation gain with one long killer hill right at the beginning, then with some long and gradual climbs and some nice rollers. Around 15 miles are completely flat though as the route runs along the Harlem Valley Rail Trail (HVRT).

The ride starts and ends at the Taconic State Park Copake Falls in Copake, NY. The park has a picnic area, bathrooms, showers and a swimming pond. From there, we will ride through three states: NY, MA, CT and back to NY. A large part of the ride goes through the area where the annual Harlem Valley Rail Trail Ride takes place. The lunch will be at mile 30 in “When Pigs Fly Southern BBQ” in Sharon, Connecticut. It’s a quiet location with outdoor tables and we can keep our bikes within sight.

If we manage to finish the ride early there will be time for a dip in the pond so bring a bathing suit and a towel. You will be able to change at the bathhouse.

We will try to maintain a moderate pace around 12-15 mph on flats, however the ride is categorized as advanced moderate due to the combination of distance and hills. We will use the Point, Drop, Sweep system and we’ll follow all the rules of a regular 5BBC dayride, please see the club website for more information: http://5bbc.org/about-day-rides and http://5bbc.org/what-bring-ride.

The route is very rural with services far apart so bring three bottles of water, or a Camelbak, and some snacks and electrolytes if it’s very hot. There will be no services and no restrooms other than Nature’s Facilities for the first 22 miles.

You must have a helmet, two spare tubes and, if your bike requires any special tool to remove the wheels, you must bring that tool with you as well. Your bike must be in good working order. There is only one bike shop at the very beginning of the ride (i.e. not much help) and there are no good options to bail out during most of the ride.

THE WEATHER

That area is generally somewhat cooler than New York City (5 or more degrees) and the weather conditions can be quite different as well.

Check the weather forecast for Copake Falls, NY. Do not base your decision on NYC weather! We only ride if the weather forecast for Copake Falls is very good.

Significant chances of rain cancel the ride.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

As mentioned earlier, driving is the only option to get to the Taconic State Park. The club does not provide transportation for this ride and, for legal reasons, cannot arrange a carpool. The trippers will need to arrive at the Taconic State Park on their own but may organize carpooling among themselves.

Please note that there are two Taconic State Parks. One is called Taconic State Park Copake Falls Area and it’s located in Copake and the other is called Taconic State Park Rudd Pond Area and it is located near Millerton. We’re going to the one in Copake.

Be on time! We will start riding at 9 a.m. so you are encouraged to leave NYC at 6 a.m. as it takes solid 2h 30m to get there.

1) Take Taconic State Parkway to Rte 23 (Claverack exit). It’s the next exit after the Taghkanic State Park. There is a small diner right there on Rte 23, to the right of the exit if you want to grab some breakfast. Exit to the right onto Rte 23.

2) In Hillsdale (7 miles) turn right onto Rte 22. (IGA supermarket in Hillsdale before Rte 22 on the right)

3) In about 4 miles keep an eye out for the Taconic State Park sign on the left, at Old Rte 22 and turn left onto Old Route 22.

4) In about 0.3 mile you will arrive at a small triangular intersection with Taconic State Park sign in the middle, turn left onto Valley View Road/Rte 344.

5) Park entrance will be on your left in about 0.25 mile.

6) Drive through the entrance, pay the fee and drive straight up towards the parking lot.

Park entrance fee is $7 per car for the entire day. All other facilities are free except for campsites and boat rentals. If you feel adventurous, you can arrive the day before and camp!

Please note that commercial vehicles are not allowed on the Taconic State Parkway!

IF THE RIDE IS CANCELED

The official cancellation or confirmation notice will be posted on 5BBC ride page and on Facebook at 9PM the evening before the ride. Also, a notification email will go out around 9PM.

Check your email, check the 5BBC ride page and the Facebook page before leaving! The leaders will not travel to the start point if the ride is canceled. If in doubt email bikerides@a-world.net or call or message Adam DZ at (718) 757-4102.

MAPS AND CUE SHEETS

Links to Ride With GPS map:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4100717

Cue sheets will be posted here few days before the ride. For now you can download a ride brochure here:

http://a-world.net/bikerides/three-state-bike-ride/Three-State-Bike-Ride...

The Brooklyn Perimeter (with a moment in Queens) is back again this year to take you along the edges of the borough showing off Brooklyn's diversity from beautiful waterfront, to industrial centers, from HIP neighborhoods to old time neighborhoods. And we have a stop in the most surreal of places "the Hole", where one side of the street is Brooklyn and the other Queens. It is a mostly flat ride with one real climb. Bring water, sun screen, a lock and money for lunch. The ride is listed as moderate, but will maintain a steady urban pace over the 50-55 miles of the ride. Start point is Brooklyn Borough Hall by the fountains in front of the courthouse.

Spend a pleasant Sunday, whether or not you are training for the TA NYC Century, and join us for a round trip ride through Brooklyn, Queens and Western Nassau to the sedate and scenic streets of Garden City. Lunch will likely be at Grimaldi's in Garden City. Bring water, lock, sun screen, money for lunch and a wide smile.