The start of 2022 hasn't been too kind weather wise for cycling. But the long term forecast for February 10th looks good (keep your fingers crossed. So, let's try a brand new ride, from the Ronkonkoma LIRR train station out to the somewhat bucolic and very New England like village of Bellport.  And to make it more interesting this ride is a true scout, where we know some of the roads and some not so much.  So be prepared for a whoops or two.

The ride meets at 10:45 at the Ronkonkoma train station on the north side of the station by the Dunkin Donuts.  If arriving by train, a train from the City   gets in at 10:41. If coming by car, give yourself time to park in the free lots at the station.  The lots are filling up again, so it might take a few minutes to find an open spot. We want to get on the rode quickly to seize the daylight. 

The ride is listed as an advanced moderate, but given the lack of riding so far this year, it probably will be at the slower end of advanced moderate.  Still we will need to be able to keep a steady pace in order to get back before it starts to get dark.  

Normally, we would stop and pick up lunch, but under the current circumstances, please bring your lunch, snacks and sufficient hydration, as it is very unlikely that we will stop to pick up food.  Also, as the ride starts late, to get more heat into the day, please be sure to eat a good breakfast and have snacks as a lunch may be late and not very convenient.  Most importantly bring an upbeat inquisitive attitude ready to explore new and unknown areas.

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS: A reminder that you must register for the ride.  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. Test

IMPORTANT NOTICE: YOU MUST HAVE AND WEAR A MASK WHEN NECESSARY ON ALL 5BBC RIDES AS INDICATED BY THE RIDE LEADER. THIS RIDE HAS THE POSSIBILITY OF SPENDING SOME PERIOD OF TIME INDOORS. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE AND JOIN ANY INDOOR ACTIVITY, YOU MUST BE MASKED, VACCINATED AND BRING PROOF OF VACCINATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE 5BBC MAKES NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE VACCINATION STATUS OF ANYONE ON THE RIDE OR ENGAGED IN ANY ACTIVITY, INDOOR OR OUT. THE RISK INVOLVED IN ANY ACTIVITY ON THE RIDE IS ASSUMED BY EACH INDIVIDUAL RIDER.