Well the forecast for Sunday remains awful, 100% chance of rain and windy. We have given up hope and cancelled the ride, so go make other rain day plans.  We will reschedule.

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 (as yet listed), by stopping at Grimaldi's in Ridgewood (time allowing).

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