A revisit to an old favorite, as we travel north to south, from rural surroundings to urban surroundings.

A nearly traffic-free country to city quick spin pace light w/o the point drop system, unnecessary as we will ride together as a group w/o gapping.  Good cycling abilities, instincts, etiquette, and self-sufficiency are required. However, if you have been training and are ready for a little challenge, you are welcome, as we try to maximize our time in the saddle.  We will try to maintain a consistent 16 to 17 mph, depending on conditions.  Please note, that approx. 36 traffic free trail miles are in remote areas w/ few bailouts, about ½ a mile of hard pack in V. Cortland Pk w/some old rail ties and 2 slight hills in the Bronx.

Please bring lunch, snacks, 2 tubes, plenty of water, sunscreen, gu, peds, and whatever you need to maintain a steady cadence.  There will be a brief lunch / rest /pit stop.  Check 5BBC bulletin board for a possible cancellation, which will be decided by 7pm the day before.  (rain date is Sat. Aug. 12)  The ride will end at Dinosaurs on the Westside Greenway @ 125 the street, for maybe a few cold ones

Take the Metro North Harlem Line, 8:50 Southeast train to Brewster and enter 1 of the 1st 3 cars (please spread out & avoid congestion) from Grand Central St. or 125th St. and Park Ave. @ 9:00AM Southeast train to Brewster arriving @ 10:15 AM.  Bike path from Brewster to NYC, via the Putnam Line rail-trail (aka North & South County Trailways) for a total of 55 miles.  Please bring your MTA bike pass, $14.50 to purchase your one-way tickets at the station, and enough $ to p/u the bar tab.