These were rides in July - August 2004. Click here for current rides.

Here we list only a selection of 5BBC day rides. All 5BBC rides are described in Bicycletter, our bimonthly newsletter-magazine, which Club members can read here. If you are not a 5BBC member, you can join - or rejoin - by printing and mailing in the membership application. Prospective members can obtain a sample issue of Bicycletter by leaving their names and addresses on our voicemail at (212) 932-2300 x115.

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Saturday, July 3rd

BROOKLYN’S WORKING WATERFRONT
9AM, Bridgemarket, 35 miles

This is a reprise of my old, urban classic - the “other side of the tracks” ride. Explore and enjoy the waterfronts of nearby Queens and Brooklyn between Long Island City and Owl’s Head Park. Flat but bumpy terrain - all bikes welcome but knobby tires are best on those old cobblestone streets. Leaders: Danny Lieberman and others.

LIZ’S HAPPY FACE CAROUSEL RIDE
9:30AM, AYH (Amsterdam & West 103rd), 30 miles

Come join us as our ride begins and we play all day on our steeds. Let's try some new steeds along the way as we cantor along to a number of destinations. Have no fear if your steed gets tired along the way, you will have amble opportunities to drop off at various subways. Possible destinations, Flushing Meadows, Forest Park and over the Randall’s Island bridge. Each of these has places where you may ride off to home. Brings locks, snacks, lunch money and additional funds of $10.00, just in case you want to ride all the Carousels. Leaders: Liz Baum and Ed Pino.

Sunday, July 4th

BICYCLE BEACH BUMS RIDE #1
10AM, Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Park, 30 miles

Combine your two favorite activities - bicycling and visiting the beach! This leisurely paced ride will mosey from Brooklyn to a quiet beach in the Rockaways, mostly along quiet streets or bike paths. Subway returns available. Bring or buy lunch, bring beach stuff (sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, sheet, pail, shovel, Frisbee, flip-flops, etc), and a lightweight lock. You'll have a spot to change into the swimsuit, so you don't need to wear it while riding. If the weather isn't beach friendly, the ride may go to the nearby Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for bird watching and a nature walk.

AROUND AND OVER THE HUDSON
8:30AM, City Hall, 40 flat miles (one large hill)

See NYC from a ferry, the Liberty State Park & Hoboken. Then stretch your legs along a long shoreline stretch from Hoboken to the G.W. Bridge(with the one big hill). Bridge the Hudson back to N.Y.C. Pass Seinfeld's (who?) old haunt and choose your lunch cuisine from italian, asian and eastern Europe. It's all on one Amsterdam Ave. block between 110th & 11th Streets. Then, we'll follow the Hudson River line(really, ask Ed why.) back down to City Hall. Bring a lock & $ for lunch. Moderate pace. Flat terrain with one big hill. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas & TBA

Monday, July 5th

PIERMONT, THE FUN WAY
9:30AM, Plaza Hotel, 50 fun and hilly miles

You know, we weren’t going to have a Piermont ride this issue, but when I realized that we had a big hole in the calendar on the day that many people observe Independence Day, I thought it was just the right time to head up there. So join Eddie and Danny for a fun ride to the beautiful town with the pier. Sure, it’s a hilly ride, but you’re ready for it now. Remember to bring sunscreen! Moderate pace, bring or buy lunch. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas and Danny Lieberman

Saturday, July 10th

LONGING FOR LONG BEACH
9AM, Kew Gardens (Statue of Civic Virtue), 50 miles

If it's hot, we go to the beach. If it ain't hot, we go to the beach. Sand, surf, and boardwalks beckon. Bring sun tan lotion, swimsuits, towels, bike locks, lunch money, $5 for beach fee, with maybe an ice cream stop on the way back. Heavy rain cancels. Terrain: mostly flat. Moderate pace. Leader: Ted M. Kushner

Sunday, July 11th

BRONX PERIMETER RIDE
8:30AM (Quick Spin, approx 15-18mph)
9AM (Regular Group), Yankee Stadium (East 161st St & River Ave), 35 miles

Our tour of Da Bronx starts and ends at Yankee Stadium. Sorry rest of the world but, the national pasttime lives in NYC's only claim to the US mainland. The rest are all islands. We'll conquer the wilds of Riverdale, touch on Westchester, pass Coop City, a fort tucked under a bridge, the isle of the unclaimed dead and more. Come circumcycle Da Bronx and put another peg towards your patch. Mostly flat with some hills. Leaders: Jesse Brown and Rodney “Dave” Millard (Quick Spin), Ed DeFreitas & TBA (regular group).

BICYCLE BEACH BUMS RIDE #2
10AM, Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Park, 30 miles

Combine your two favorite activities - bicycling and visiting the beach! This leisurely paced ride will mosey from Brooklyn to a quiet beach in the Rockaways, mostly along quiet streets or bike paths. Subway returns available. Bring or buy lunch, bring beach stuff (sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, sheet, pail, shovel, Frisbee, flip-flops, etc), and a lightweight lock. You'll have a spot to change into the swimsuit, so you don't need to wear it while riding. If the weather isn't beach friendly, the ride may go to the nearby Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for bird watching and a nature walk.

HOW TO RIDE UP ANY HILL AND HOW TO CONQUER ANY LONG-DISTANCE BIKE RIDE - A FREE CLASS FOR BEGINNERS
12NOON, Central Park Boathouse, 10 miles

This free class was a big hit, so we're offering it again! Do you walk your bike up some hills? When you ride with friends, are you always at the back of the pack? Do you hurt at the end of a ride? Nervous about doing a long ride? Bring your friends to this free one-day class. The class is NOT about building up your muscles or working out -- it's about going at your own pace, and learning to use the gears on your bike to make riding more fun for you. We'll be learning at an easy relaxed pace -- no long-distance bike racing today! Inexperienced or confused cyclists welcome. Bring your "dumb" questions!
MANDATORY: You must bring a bike helmet, and a bike with at least five speeds that is in good working order. (You don't need to know how to use the gears, but you MUST be sure that they work BEFORE the class -- ask a friend or mechanic to inspect your bike). You must be able to pedal a two-wheeler. Meet at the Boathouse in Central Park at noon. Class ends at 3 p.m. Rain cancels. Leader: Glen Goldstein. Questions before the class? email prez@bicycleshows.us

Saturday, July 17th

BEACH BLANKET BAYVILLE
10AM, Cunningham Park, 55 moderately hilly miles

Join us for this ride to Centre Island Beach in Bayville on the North Shore of Long Island. We'll stay at the beach for a couple of hours, which will leave enough time for those of you who want to do an optional 6 mile loop around scenic Centre Island. We will ride at an easy pace on somewhat hilly terrain. Don't forget your bathing suit and towel. Approx Finish: 6 pm back at Cunningham Park. Leaders: Brian Hoberman & others.

Sunday, July 18th

BICYCLE BEACH BUMS RIDE #3
10AM, Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Park, 30 miles

Combine your two favorite activities - bicycling and visiting the beach! This leisurely paced ride will mosey from Brooklyn to a quiet beach in the Rockaways, mostly along quiet streets or bike paths. Subway returns available. Bring or buy lunch, bring beach stuff (sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, sheet, pail, shovel, Frisbee, flip-flops, etc), and a lightweight lock. You'll have a spot to change into the swimsuit, so you don't need to wear it while riding. If the weather isn't beach friendly, the ride may go to the nearby Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for bird watching and a nature walk.

Saturday, July 24th

HALO HALO
9AM, South Ferry, 25-30 miles (take 9:30 boat)
10AM, (Staten Island) St George Terminal near North Shore Greenway

A Filipino sweet food ride. The fun starts at Staten Island’s North Shore Greenway. Then over the Bayonne Bridge. Check out Brady’s Dock along the Kill Van Kull. Possible Schwinn bike shop. Then Jersey City for a merienda call on a turo-turo shop. Try a tall glass of Halo Halo. Other delicacies to munch: Bibingka, Ensaymadas, Hopia and Ube cake. Bagoong isn’t encouraged unless you want to. Sing a Nora Aunor love song on the karaoke. Bring American pocket food, lock, $ for foodstuffs and return fare back to Manhattan (PATH train--$1.50 or NY Waterway ferry--$6.00), as well as an appreciation for the Philippines. Salamat po. Wet weather at the start cancels. Mostly flat, some climbs, some busy traffic. Co-listed with NYCC. Leaders: Alfredo Garcia and others.

LOTTERY RIDE #1
8AM, AYH, 75 miles, quick spin pace

We journey to three states our quest lottery tickets of course. The pace will be 15+mph for this 75 mile odessey of pure cycling pleasure. No point, No sweep, just turn sheets ambition and courage. We'll all be winners one way or another. The ride will vary route wise from week to week. Leaders: Jesse Brown and TBD.

Sunday, July 25th

2ND ANNUAL STEPHANIE C. DAVIS MEMORIAL RIDE
7:45AM, Grand Central Terminal, 40 hilly miles

Stephanie created this beautiful ride from Milford, Connecticut, out to Bethany and back some years ago. Join us to celebrate her life and her love of cycling. Even if you didn't know her, you will still enjoy this ride, so come along and be uplifted! Note: 8:07 train to Milford arrives at 9:37AM. Pace: moderate. Terrain: hilly. Leaders: Ed Sobin, Stephen Jackel, Nancy Asquith. Rain or iffy weather call Steve's cell phone at (917) 301-0707.

BROOKLYN PERIMETER RIDE CLASSIC
9AM, City Hall, 40 miles

Ride around the edge of the Borough of Churches. We’re heading counter-clockwise, this time round, just to be different. Brooklyn sports some of the finest waterfront riding anywhere in this city, most of it traffic-free. Leaders: Danny Lieberman and Ed DeFreitas.

FIREBOAT + TUGBOAT + TIMBER TUG + BOATRIDE BACK
8AM, SOUTH FERRY, 25+ mostly flat miles, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Ferry to Staten Island, and bicycle 1/2 of the borough's perimeter (counterclockwise!) to Ft. Tottenville & Garner's boatyard. Tour part of NYC's maritime past at historic tugboats Pegasus and Bertha (once hard-working vessels, now active preservation projects). Then we'll have a pre-reserved number of slots for you and your bicycle to cruise back to Pier 63 Maritime (just north of Chelsea Piers) aboard the historic fireboat John J. Harvey. (You are warned that you and your bicycle will be splashed with salt water, but there will be a hose available at dockside, should you need it.)
Bring or buy lunch (there may be a lunch included). Please make sure your bicycle is in working order. The return ride on the fireboat is free, but we encourage a contribution of at least $5.00.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Since there is limited space on the John Harvey, you must call Alfredo at (646) 312-1677 to reserve your spot on the boat by 5PM, Friday July 23 (NO EMAILS please). If you choose not to reserve a spot on the boat you may ride back on your own to the ferry, or take the Staten Island Railroad ($2 fare) to return.
Terrain: mostly flat, some hills, busy traffic.
Outbound Pace: Average 15 MPH.
Return Pace: via Diesel engines and the waves/current.
Leaders: Susan Rodetis & Alfredo Garcia.

BICYCLE BEACH BUMS RIDE #4
10AM, Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Park, 30 miles

Combine your two favorite activities - bicycling and visiting the beach! This leisurely paced ride will mosey from Brooklyn to a quiet beach in the Rockaways, mostly along quiet streets or bike paths. Subway returns available. Bring or buy lunch, bring beach stuff (sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, sheet, pail, shovel, Frisbee, flip-flops, etc), and a lightweight lock. You'll have a spot to change into the swimsuit, so you don't need to wear it while riding. If the weather isn't beach friendly, the ride may go to the nearby Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for bird watching and a nature walk.

Saturday, July 31st

HEADING NORTH A/K/A BEAR MOUNTAIN METRIC CENTURY
8:00 AM, Plaza Hotel, 65 miles

Is it cooler up north? Let's follow the west shore of the Hudson, uphill and down, to Bear Mountain and find out. Challenge yourself by biking to the summit (about 1,300 feet above sea level). The view at the top is worth the climb! The route is one-way, so bring a Metro North bike permit and $9.50 train fare for the trip home. Moderate pace. Hilly terrain with some very steep climbs. Leaders: Ira Najowitz and Brian Hoberman.

LOTTERY RIDE #2
8AM, AYH, 75 miles, quick spin pace

We journey to three states our quest lottery tickets of course. The pace will be 15+mph for this 75 mile odessey of pure cycling pleasure. No point, No sweep, just turn sheets ambition and courage. We'll all be winners one way or another. The ride will vary route wise from week to week. Leaders: Jesse Brown & TBD.

ANNUAL MISSING LINKS RIDE
9AM, Battery Park at the Sphere Sculpture, 45 miles

Let's ride both sides of the Hudson River, with connecting / non-connecting sans motorized access. Take in the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, the High Line, Little Red Lighthouse, Harlem shorefront, Hudson River Walkway, Sinatra Park, a Jersey City rail embankment, Liberty State Park, Bayonne ice cream, working waterfronts and the Staten Island North Shore Greenway. Two bridge crossings included, toll-free. Be prepared to ride the whole day. Bring lock, $ for Asian cuisine at Mitsuwa Marketplace; sunscreen and water. Return via Staten Island Ferry. Wet weather at the start cancels. Distance: 45 miles, mostly flat, with hills & descents & busy traffic. Co-listed with NYCC. Leaders: Alfredo Garcia (646) 312-1677, with Carter Craft from Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance.

LINCOLN TUNNEL GHOST 23
11:23PM (23:23 military time), Chelsea Piers, 23 toll-free miles

If you’re not doing anything tonight, join us as we cycle to Othmar Amman’s traffic crossing under the Hudson River. Two guaranteed 23-hour rest stops, which includes a supermarket. Important: in order to facilitate this safe, law-abiding and fun ride: Bring bright white front lights to see ahead in the dark; Bring red rear lights to be seen from behind; Reflective clothing like a bike vest recommended; No stealth pitch black bikes. Do not bring panniers or backpacks. In addition, carry valid ID for the proper authorities. 23 cuesheets for the first 23 people. Optional post-ride breakfast at a 23rd St. Manhattan diner. Wet weather or circumstances beyond our control will cancel. 23 toll-free miles, mostly flat, dark, some climbs, and some busy traffic. Co-listed with the NYCC. Leaders: Alfredo “xxiii” Garcia (646) 312-1677, Mark “Bike” Trainor, Ed “El Presidente” Pino, with NYCC’s Isaac “Braveheart” Brumer.

Sunday, August 1st

RIDE TO THE HUDSON RIVER MUSEUM
9AM, Plaza Hotel, 50 miles

We'll ride through Central Park and up the center spine of Manhattan. We'll cross the Harlem river into The Bronx, follow Broadway through Yonkers and spend a little time on the Old Croton Aqueduct till we reach the Hudson River Museum. This is not just a museum. It's also a Mansion and a planetarium. So, bring your inquisitiveness, $6.00 for admission, lunch or money to buy it, lock and Metro-North pass in case you have to bag-it. Some hills, road bikes OK. Maybe a bonus additional museum. Varied terrain. Moderate pace. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas & Jesse Brown.

BICYCLE BEACH BUMS RIDE #5
10AM, Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Park, 30 miles

Combine your two favorite activities - bicycling and visiting the beach! This leisurely paced ride will mosey from Brooklyn to a quiet beach in the Rockaways, mostly along quiet streets or bike paths. Subway returns available. Bring or buy lunch, bring beach stuff (sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, sheet, pail, shovel, Frisbee, flip-flops, etc), and a lightweight lock. You'll have a spot to change into the swimsuit, so you don't need to wear it while riding. If the weather isn't beach friendly, the ride may go to the nearby Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for bird watching and a nature walk.

Saturday August 7th

LOTTERY RIDE #3
8AM, AYH, 75 miles, quick spin pace

We journey to three states our quest lottery tickets of course. The pace will be 15+mph for this 75 mile odessey of pure cycling pleasure. No point, No sweep, just turn sheets ambition and courage. We'll all be winners one way or another. The ride will vary route wise from week to week. Leaders: Jesse Brown & TBD.

Sunday, August 8th

THE BILL SCHWARZ PATCH RIDE WITHOUT BILL SCHWARZ
8:30AM, Plaza Hotel, 50 hilly miles

Our legendary leader still lives in the wilds of upstate NY, and his legendary patch ride series to a now defunct town water park in Peekskill still lives in our hearts. Our cuurent version goes to Croton Point Park, where swimming in the Hudson is possible. Finish the ride in 5 hours or less and earn one of our famous patches! Anyone who rides up the entire length of our guaranteed killer hill without stopping earns a free ice cream (but don't kill yourself trying). Note: No point, no drops on this ride, just a sweep, a cue sheet, maybe a map and thou. Return trip via Metro-North; bring bike permit and $7.00 fare plus lunch money. Terrain: Flat to rolling to very hilly. Leader: Ted M. Kushner

FOUR BOROUGH BIKE RIDE
9AM, City Hall, 35 miles

Sorry S.I. We promise to dedicate an entire ride to you. We want have enough time give justice to Arthur Avenue, deep in the heart of The Bronx. On our way, we'll pass through Brooklyn and Queens and cross the Triborough Bridge into The Bronx. Lunch along Arthur Ave., an Italian enclave. Belmont Ave. is the origin of the "Dion & The Belmonts" name. Look around for others. Then, back to Manhattan along the East River to City Hall. Bring a lock & $ for lunch. Mostly flat. Moderate pace. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas & Jesse Brown.

BICYCLE BEACH BUMS RIDE #6
10AM, Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Park, 30 miles

Combine your two favorite activities - bicycling and visiting the beach! This leisurely paced ride will mosey from Brooklyn to a quiet beach in the Rockaways, mostly along quiet streets or bike paths. Subway returns available. Bring or buy lunch, bring beach stuff (sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, sheet, pail, shovel, Frisbee, flip-flops, etc), and a lightweight lock. You'll have a spot to change into the swimsuit, so you don't need to wear it while riding. If the weather isn't beach friendly, the ride may go to the nearby Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for bird watching and a nature walk. Leaders: Susan Rodetis and Lee Ann Van Wyck.

Saturday, August 14th

BATHE IN BAYVILLE XVII
9:30 AM, Cunningham Park, 55 miles

Join us on this perennial 5BBC beach ride to Long Island's North Shore. Our destination is Centre Island Beach, where we'll take time out for a swim in Oyster Bay Harbor and some sunbathing. Bring a bathing suit, towel, lock, and lunch or $ for it. Moderate pace. Rolling terrain with a few steep climbs. Leaders: Ira Najowitz and Bob Castro

LOTTERY RIDE #4
8AM, AYH, 75 miles, quick spin pace

We journey to three states our quest lottery tickets of course. The pace will be 15+mph for this 75 mile odessey of pure cycling pleasure. No point, No sweep, just turn sheets ambition and courage. We'll all be winners one way or another. The ride will vary route wise from week to week. Leaders: Jesse Brown & TBD.

SANDY HOOK BY SEA & BIKE
8:30AM, NY Waterway Terminal, Pier 78, West 38th St & 12th Ave, 23 miles

Nice boat-bike-boat adventure with beach time. Ferry cruise is great, especially under the Verrazano Bridge and the Narrows. Ride includes a run into Monmouth County, which includes four bridges and quiet locales. Lunch at the Navesink Twin Lighthouse. Then back to the Hook to check out new bike path and then saunter at North Beach. Bring lock, swim gear, sunscreen and water. Note: you are responsible to get your NY Waterway round trip cruise ticket ($29). Get to the terminal early or call (800) 53 FERRY for a reservation, several days in advance. Wet weather at the start cancels. Mostly flat, some climbs, some busy traffic. Leaders: Alfredo Garcia (646) 312-1677 & Brian Hoberman. Co-listed with NYCC.

Sunday, August 15th

KENSICO DAM RIDE
9AM, East 233rd St & White Plains Rd, 35 miles

An "Off Road Vista" bike journey. Follow the Bronx River Parkway bike path up to the dam and back. 35 miles, paved path with some riding in traffic as well, hilly in places. Bring your Metro North bike pass, just in case. Varied Terrain. Moderate pace. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas & Jesse Brown.

BICYCLE BEACH BUMS RIDE #7
10AM, Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Park, 30 miles

Combine your two favorite activities - bicycling and visiting the beach! This leisurely paced ride will mosey from Brooklyn to a quiet beach in the Rockaways, mostly along quiet streets or bike paths. Subway returns available. Bring or buy lunch, bring beach stuff (sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, sheet, pail, shovel, Frisbee, flip-flops, etc), and a lightweight lock. You'll have a spot to change into the swimsuit, so you don't need to wear it while riding. If the weather isn't beach friendly, the ride may go to the nearby Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for bird watching and a nature walk.

Saturday, August 21st

BIKE TO ART (Part of the “We Laugh at Hills” series)
7:30AM, Grand Central Terminal, 40 very hilly miles

Enjoy a 40-mile ride through the hills of the Hudson Valley and then tour the Dia: Beacon Museum. The 300,000 square-foot former factory, which opened last year, displays art from the 1960's to the present, including works by Richard Serra, Andy Warhol and Don Flavin. Bring a lock, bike pass & about $20 for MetroNorth, and money for museum ($10) and lunch. If rain forecast, call Stephen at (917) 301-0707 to find out if ride is on. Leaders: Stephen Jackel, Brian Hoberman

Sunday, August 22nd

QUEENS PERIMETER RIDE STANDARD
9AM, Bridgemarket (1st Ave & East 60th St), 60 miles

Ride around the borough the Mets made famous! It’s also the home of the two Phils, two racetracks and two airports. This time we’re going at a moderate pace with just one group. No need for a super-fast quick spin. We will stop for lunch in sunny Floral Park (the Queens side, natch). Leaders: Ed DeFreitas and Danny Lieberman

BICYCLE BEACH BUMS RIDE #8
10AM, Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Park, 30 miles

Just like all the other Beach Bum rides (see July 4), except that the magnificent Stunt Kite Championships are being held at Jacob Riis Park in the Rockaways, and we'll spend a few minutes lingering there to ogle the amazing flying creations and dancing kites.

Saturday, August 28th

THE CHOCOLATE RIDE (and other delicious objects)
9AM, City Hall, 45+ miles

For serious chocolate lovers only! Good chocolate comes in many forms - drinks, baked goods, egg creams, ice cream, truffles and more. If you remember my last summer chocolate ride we made a lot of stops and covered a lot of territory. This year’s edition will feature more fine chocolate but fewer stops. It’s probably best to pack a sandwich for lunch since we’ll be making so many sweet stops. Please bring some dough for the various treats we will encounter. Terrain: bitter. Pace: sweet. Leaders: Danny Lieberman & TBD.

Sunday, August 29th

ROCK AROUND THE ROCK
8:45AM, City Hall, 40 miles

What would be if the Revolutionary War never happened? Well, on Staten Island, that almost happened. And, we're going to that spot. We'll enjoy some flats and hills. Bring lunch or money for it. Mostly flat with one !@#$%^&* hill. Moderate pace. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas & Jesse Brown.

BICYCLE BEACH BUMS RIDE #9 AND BEACH BUM BLOWOUT
10AM, Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Park, 30 miles

Combine your two favorite activities - bicycling and visiting the beach! This leisurely paced ride will mosey from Brooklyn to a quiet beach in the Rockaways, mostly along quiet streets or bike paths. Subway returns available. Bring or buy lunch, bring beach stuff (sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, sheet, pail, shovel, Frisbee, flip-flops, etc), and a lightweight lock. You'll have a spot to change into the swimsuit, so you don't need to wear it while riding. If the weather isn't beach friendly, the ride may go to the nearby Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for bird watching and a nature walk.

Saturday, September 4th

WHITE PLAINS ON RYE
9AM, White Plains Road & Pelham Parkway, 50 rolling miles

You don’t have to be a hero to do this ride but it helps if you like rolling hills. You’ll relish the trip to White Plains and if you’re not too fast you’ll play ketchup with the pack by the time you get to Rye. Ride may stop at a Brazilian lunch place and an Austrian pastry shop just to keep you rolling. Moderate pace. Rolling hills. Bring or buy lunch. Leaders: Jesse Brown and TBD.

Sunday, September 5th

MANHATTAN PERIMETER RIDE AND PERIMETER SERIES BLOWOUT
9AM, City Hall, 35 flat miles

Free Pizza. Do we have your attention? Yes, this is the final of the "Perimeter Series" rides and we will circle the island where it all started with $24 of baubles and beads paid to the natives. Today, it wouldn't even pay the brokers fee for your condo parking space. We'll zoom up the bikers version of a west side I-95. Lunch at a Harlem River back water spot shared with the Columbia sculling team, trace the uneven shore of the Harlem and East Rivers all the way down to South Ferry and the afore mentioned FREE PIZZA at the "Perimeter Series" Blow Out. Flat terrain. Moderate pace. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas, Jesse Brown & Rodney Millard.

Monday, September 6th (Labor Day)

SANDY HOOK OKEY DOKEY
8:30AM, NY Waterway Terminal, Pier 78, West 38th St & 12th Ave, 23 miles

Boat-bike-boat trip excursion with beach time, under the summer sun. Trip includes Monmouth County run with four bridges, quiet places and a climb to a breathtaking overlook . Lunch at Navesink Twin Lighthouse. Then back to the Hook for swim time & other fun options. Bring lock, swim gear, sunscreen and water. Note: you are responsible to get your NY Waterway round trip cruise ticket ($29). Get to the terminal pronto or call (800) 53-FERRY for a reservation, several days in advance. Wet weather at the start cancels. Mostly flat, some climbs, some busy traffic. Leader: Alfredo Garcia (646) 312-1677.