Our scenic, brisk sortie starts at the Chelsea Pier Carousel, circumnavigates the lower Manhattan waterfront, crosses the Manhattan Bridge, then cruises the Brooklyn waterfront. We arrive with deserving appetites for a casual IKEA food court breakfast nosh. That opens 9:30 AM (1/2 hour earlier than main store).  Exiting via the food shopping mall will give us a quick opportunity to stock up on some packaged ethnic takeaways. Then we zip across Brooklyn to the Wille-B and our Manhattan return. Estimated return at Willie B around noon. Optional:  Some riders may want to take the free IKEA weekend ferry back to Pier 11 Wall Street.

Trip total is 10ish miles outbound; 6ish return; short and sweet. Pace will be brisk but conversational.

Mostly bike path and bike lanes; , need ability to safely ride these and in some mixed traffic. Ride as a group, only an occasional Point-drop-sweep.

BRING:  Dress warm for the weather and in layers. BYO the usual tubes, pump, flat repair, hydration, lock/cable for entry door area bike rack at IKEA. Print/BYO cue sheet (link below).

TIP:  In advance, join the IKEA family plan for free coffee, and extra discounts/specials on food and other items.    https://info.ikea-usa.com/FAMILY/?c

START: 8:30 AM sharp, outside the carousel on waterfront side of Hudson River Chesea Pier #62, W. 22nd Street. In advance of that, restrooms are inside northeast entrance to Chelsea Pier 62.

FINISH: Willie-B bridge bike path by noon