9/6/24 UPDATE:

At this point... we now have 10 confirmed riders... so the version of this ride that would've included the ferry to Brooklyn is no longer possible (too many riders).

Instead we will ride to Nathan's via the full length of the Rockaway Beack boardwalk... and the return will be via the Belt Parkway bike path through Howard Beach, back down to Far Rockaway, then Atlantic Beach, and home to Long Beach... but be flexible since I may improvise along the way.

Here's the final route (subject to change) :

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25421733

 

We meet at the far east end of the Long Beach Boardwalk (Neptune Blvd) at the top of the boardwalk ramp.

 

Although posted as a B/B+ this will be a somewhat casual ride.  The moving pace will be in the 16-18 mph range when possible... which will be off-set substantially by much slower riding on boardwalks and some city streets.  The "hills" are mostly bridges (which can be challenging for people who don't like heights), but most of the route is dead flat.

 

This is an RSVP ride. Send me a text if you're coming along.

 

I have no set time frame for how long the ride will take, but we should be back in Long Beach by 3-3:30pm. This is a no drop ride and wait-ups (if necessary) will be no problem.  The speed of the group will be adjusted down to the speed of the slowest rider. Just bring your best bike handling skills and don't get freaked out by some riding on busy city streets.  There are restroom options all along the way.  Bring plenty of snacks, gels, and water.

 

Questions?  Concerns?  Feel free to text me....

 

Remember to RSVP:  Please text me in advance if you plan to come.  Include your name and SBRA Member ID and I'll sign you in.

 

The threat of wet weather will make me cancel this ride and reschedule.