OK, it seems clear that Sunday isn't going to work - 100% chance of heavy rain (grrrrrr). So, we are moving the ride to Monday. Same start, 10:15 at Grand Army Plaza entrance to prospect park . Forecast is for low 40's, but breezy, hopefully, not ridiculously.  So weather has now knocked out our first two attempts - is three teh charm?

That's eastern Brooklyn and western Queens, as we make our way from Grand Army Plaza through some less-seen neighborhoods and then skirt our way back and forth between the boroughs.  This is the basic version of the ride and it does go to the strangest neighborhood in NYC, "the Hole" - don't know "the Hole" come join us, or read the late Maggie Estep's Ruby Murphy novels.  We will be contrasting "the Hole" with one of NYC's prettiest neighborhoods later in the ride.

We are starting a little later to get as much warmth as the day allows, so just in case have lights with you if the ride delays for any reason.  Lunch stop in Glendale offers a few choices, though most go with the really good pizza.  On the way back, we may offer the riders an opportunity to train for Mel's donut ride on Sunday, by stopping at Grimaldi's in Ridgewood (time allowing).  Picture is from the winter version of this ride stopped in front of Grimaldi's 

Bring lock, money for food and an inquisitive attitude.  In case of iffy weather check the 5BBC Facebook page for updates.