***Pre-registration required for this ride*** Pls call or txt me before 8pm Friday if you plan to come (347-922-3824). 

Weather looks perfect for a ride out to Montauk on Sat.  Forecast shows full sun, relatively warm temp and a favorable SSW 5-10mph wind as I write this post on 10/18.  This will probably be my last ride out to Montauk for the season so who's interested in joining me???  Route is very very scenic and was designed with safety in mind (I try to avoid Montauk Hwy whenever possible).  Have a look at the route below.  I'm estimating ride will be on the lower end of B+ pace but this is always subject to weather conditions.  This ride is about endurance and not speed.  We need to save some energy for the hills in Montauk.  No one ever gets dropped.  Wait-ups whenever needed. 

Plan is to bike from the Blue Point Brewery (BPB) in Patchogue to Montauk one-way and take the LIRR back to Patchogue.  Train station in Patchogue is 1/2 mile from BPB.  Trains depart Montauk at 3:30pm and 5:37pm.

I suggest riders bring two water bottles, some energy snacks/food for the ride, cell phone, extra $$ for rest stops/lunch/train fare and possibly a bike light for anyone contemplating taking the later train.  We will make hydration/rest stops approximately every 20-25 miles.  Depending on when we arrive in Montauk (and what shape we're in when we get there) we can discuss options.  For example, if timing gets tight and you need to make the 3:30pm train, riders can opt out the loop to the lighthouse and Montauk Harbor which will cut off about 15 miles and about an hour of riding (see RwGPS route below).  For riders who would like to spend more time in Montauk after the ride, we can discuss lunch options and possibly a quick celebratory pint at Montauk Brewery.   

Pls note that the LIRR always reserves the right to limit the number of bikes they allow on each train (there are NO guarantees); however, I’ve done this ride many many times and never had a problem.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36679992