Come join the The Quick Spring Training Series!

Ride #2 is one way to Port Jefferson, Long Island.  We meet in the vacinity of Cunningham Park.  55 miles.  Meet at 9:00 AM and depart at 9:07 AM..  Riders must be able to maintain 17 MPH on flat roads.  We may ride some segments in the low 20s, but will compress if necessary.

If you are qucik spin curious, please join us!   The first few rides will be on the lite side.  ( We are all getting back in shape.)  We will all be building up distance, speed, and talent each week.

This is a one way ride through the rolling hills of the North Fork, ending at the Port Jefferson LIRR Station. Short break in Syosset before heading out through Kings Park, Smithtown, St James and Stony Brook. Rolling hills along the Nissequogue River make a very good, scenic, and challenging ride. 

We are taking the LIRR back from Port Jefferson. (Note, we are checking the train schedules, but seeing mixed up times.  Will updated soon.)  Trains are scheduled for 1:08 PM (a little too early), 2:42 PM, 3:43 (a little too late, and 5:43(very late).  Figure a 2:42 departure back to the city.  It's approximately a 90 minute train ride to Jamaica.  The fare to Penn Sta. is $13.75.  Be sure to bring MTA LIRR Bike Permit and train fare.  Tickets can be purchased in advance, or at the station machines prior to boarding the train.

Stayed Tuned to this page for any and all ride updates, including possible weather related cancelations.  Register on this page to automatically receive updates.

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Time: 9:00 AM --> depart: 9:07 AM

Distance: 55 Miles

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The Quick Spring Training Series:

This series of rides will get you back in shape by summer.  The rides start at reasonable distances and build up each week.

If you consider yourself to be a pretty good rider who enjoys riding in the comfort of a small (8-10 person) group of riders who compliment one another throughout, you are a perfect fit to join in on these rides. On a Quick Spin, we ride together as a group.  Riders do not fly off the front of the group.  The speed of each ride generally is what the group wants it to be. It’s not much faster than what the slowest rider in the group can tolerate. There is no Point/Drop/Sweep. As long as you can maintain 17 MPH on flat roads, you will not be left behind. Occasional compression stops are made to keep everyone together. Often times a revolving pace line is maintained. Riding long distances as a a group we generally ride together and turn together. You’ll find the other riders to have great dispositions and cooperative skills to really make the day enjoyable.

The Series: (subject to change)

 

March 20, Saturday, LOCUST VALLEY

             27, Saturday , One way to PORT JEFFERSON

 

April     3, Saturday ,CENTRE ISLAND

            10, Saturday, ROCKLAND LAKE

            17, Saturday, SUNKEN MEADOW

            24, Saturday, STONY POINT

 

May       1, Saturday, LLOYD NECK

               8, Saturday, EATON'S NECK

 

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What to bring:

• helmets are REQUIRED
• two spare bike tubes
• pump
• light lock
• two bottles of water or hydration pack
• snacks
• cell phone
• lunch money
• MTA Bike Permit for possible bail outs.
• Road bikes Only!
• MTA LIRR Bike Permit

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RIDE CANCELLATION POLICY:  Check this page for possible ride updates.  Snowy / messy roads might delay the ride to the following week(s). 

Check this page before heading to the meetup in case of any cancellations.  This could happen as last as the morning of.  If the ride is canceled the leaders WILL NOT go to the meeting point. DO NOT SHOW UP FOR THE RIDE without checking the status first!   If you have registered on this page, you will receive any and all updates, including cancellation notice(s),

 

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS: A reminder that you must register for the ride and that the exact start location will be forwarded to the registered riders.  Please 'unregister' if you can not make the ride so waited list folks can move up and take the slot.  All riders should come equipped with a mask, hand sanitizer/wipes, a spare tube, sunscreen, snacks and a bike in good condition, as well as being familiar with the current criteria for riding with the club.