Scenic cruising via Brooklyn bike paths, Prospect Park, IKEA for brunch, Red Hook and along the waterfront.  We pass GO/Entrance and bee-line directly to IKEA's food court for breakfast/coffee (opens 9:30 AM), then power shop the food market (opens 10 AM). Free ferry back to Pier 11 Wall St. OR continue with leaders on waterfront paths back to Manhattan. OR NYC subway back.

Prompt departure so be on time, 'cuz the B'kln folks, and our repast and coffee at IKEA, are calling us, as is the planned early return to Manhattan.

NOTE: Can alternatively join us at the northern entrance to Prospect Park, 8:30 AM.

ADVISO:  BYO cable lock for bikes at IKEA bike rack & ferry, $ & carrying bag for whatever you'd like to buy and bring back; subway card if you prefer that return,and the usual bike supplies and such. Dress for the weather, with plenty of hydration on board.

DO:  Register in advance for IKEA's free family club group.. . you get extra discounts on food and some regular purchases plus free coffee.  http://info.ikea-usa.com/family/en-us/signup

Cue sheet emailed in advance to registered riders; please print/bring. Cross listed NYCC as a C-15 ride. No Point-Drop-Sweep on this ride; it's an easy one and we ride as a group. Must be able to ride in a group, on city streets and paths, and to read a cue sheet.

STARTING FROM:  NW corner of Canal/Forsyth Streets, at Citibike Station, across from the Manhattan entrance to the Manhattan Bridge