This ride requires pre-registration, as the number of spaces available is limited. Please contact the ride leader at the email address provided to receive confirmation.

Steady paced, fun, no-frills cruise south-bound along the paved North & South County, and the Old Putman, Trailways (rail trails). This is a great route for handling colder temps, and avoiding the hot-cold-sweat-shiver routine which hilly routes can create. We start cycling in Brewster over to the rail trail, and except for a few on-road sections, will be on paved trails with nice views and possible wildlife. Paved trails and roads, but some rough spots.

Participants need by strong riders safe and comfortable in group riding, and capable of maintaining steady 14 MPH pace on the flats over longish distances with few stops. But of course, there will be "necessary" break, and a yummy repast/food break). It may be seasonally chill, so our even pacing, mostly level route, and layers, will support enjoying the day. Pace will also be common sense on this mixed use trail, so controlled speeds with awareness of other users is needed (but typically t'ain't many as chill temps keep them away).

Suitable for road or hybrid bikes; mountain bikes only if you've higher pressure slick tires and/or are capable of maintaining the speeds.

MEET:  Grand Central Terminal Info booth 7:30 AM for the 7:50 AM train to Brewster.

ETA:  NYC/Van Cortland Park/Broadway at the #1 subway train 4 PMish

BRING:  1-way ticket to Brewster, Metro North bike permit, $ for lunch/breaks or if you want to bail and take train back. The usuals of helmet, 2 spare tubes, pump, pathc kit, some kind of cable bike lock, 2 water bottles, I.D.  BYO on board the train any bevs/breakfast/newspapers you want. We arrive Brewster 915 AM and then it's showtime, folks!:

PRINT/BRING: Cue sheet which will be distributed in advance to pre-registered riders.

ADVISO:  Be sure bike is in GOOD working order. Dress in layers for the weather. Eat good breakfast (slow-digest carbs+protein). If weather is in question, update or cancellation will be posted by 9PM the prior night on this ride listing.

Cross listed NYCC. Leader is also applying for a group biker permit on the train, so slots are limited; please do not cancel last minute or register if you're likely to drop out. Ride limited to 10 riders max due to permit size limits.