TGIF, and for Acme Fish, a family owned/operated wholesale smoked fish biz.  Their "Fish Fridays" (the only time they allow retail biz) is for we, the public. It's a bit diff these pandemic days, but  - - - still, such a deal!  On bike it's a short and easy hop to Acme in Greenpoint Bklyn from our start near the Willie-B bridge. On the way back we will probably stop in Greenpoint for coffee/pastry at Maman, an outdoor trendy spot we've liked in the past (and before they get crowded with local brunch crowd). [Maman is out of Montreal/Toronto and is branching in NYC; it's like a more elegant and French/North American Sarabeth's.]

But back to the biking! No point-drop-sweep; we'll ride as a group (do print/bring cue sheet). Ride limited to 8 riders + 2 leaders. Expect to be back in Manhattan at the 59th Street Bridge 10ish (10:30ish if we break for coffee).

BYO carrying capacity for toting back your purchases, plus a bike lock. And of course, mask, helmet, bike in good shape, tires pumped up, tube, etc. Please also bring a printed copy or an actual screen shot of your ACME purchase receipt, so we can show them easily to make our pickup faster. [FYI, if you've not been before during covid times, they pack purchases into a brown, taped, outsized box which like Amazon Prime boxes have way too much air for the contents.  Most of us break them open and leave behind for recycling, stashing purchases into our own carry bags or sacks or panniers.]

Check it out:
           http://www.acmesmokedfish.com/about-us/fish-friday

Read website's order details carefully. And it's pay in advance via credit card; no cash on spot. Here's the ordering page, get yours in soon once window opens Tues. noon:  
              https://acmesmokedfish.smartonlineorder.com

NOTE:  Only online orders are accepted, for curbside pickup within a time slot selected when you order. Those pickup times are first come-first served, so get your order figured out in advance, then finalize it ASAP after the "noon Tuesday" window opens. Aim for the 8:30AM pickup window pls.

TIP:  Company in the past has said that fresh sliced fish is only sold by the full pound(s); they start filling orders Thursday night; and some items do run out  (so don't wait to get yours in!)

WARNING:  Friends and family might pile on to your shopping list once they hear where you're going!

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS: A reminder that you must register for the ride and that the cue sheet and exact start location will be forwarded to registered riders.  Please 'unregister' if you can not make the ride so waited list folks can move up and take the slot.  All riders should be familiar with the current criteria for riding with the Club.

BRING: The usual bike flat fix tools and whatever else specific to your bike is wise; dress in layers for the weather. Ride is short so a bit of inclement weather won't deter us.  Plus it's New Yawk, with lots of subway bails.