Come kick off the Advance Moderate Spring Training Series!

Ride #1 is out and back to East Meadow, Long Island. We meet by the bathrooms by the bocce courts in Cunningham Park, Union Turnpike & 196 Place, Queens. Meet at 10:00 am and depart at 10:15 am. Riders must be able to maintain 15 mph on flat roads. Thirty (30) miles is the kick-off distance.

This will be a true scout ride, however, we do not expect many, if any, diversions from the stated route. We will take a bathroom and nutrition break at the halfway point. There is a deli, pizzeria, and 7-11 (restroom) nearby and a park where we can nosh on our nutrition outdoors. After which the route returning will mostly mirror the route going out.

The Advance Moderate 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. The goal is to build up your distance and stamina each week.

If you consider yourself to be a pretty good rider who enjoys riding in the comfort of a small group you are a perfect fit to join in on these rides. On an advanced moderate we ride together as a group. As long as you can maintain 15 mph on flat roads you should be fine. Riding long distances as a group we generally ride together and turn together. The preference is not to employ point/drop/sweep. Occasional compression stops will be made to keep everyone together. Great dispositions and cooperative skills will make the day enjoyable for all.

The Series: (subject to change)

March 20, Sunday, EAST MEADOW, out-and-back, 30 miles

            27, Sunday, GARDEN CITY to SANDS POINT, point-to-point, 35 miles

April      3, Sunday, HUNTINGTON to BABYLON, point-to-point, 45 miles

            10, Sunday, CUNNINGHAM to BAYVILLE, round-trip, 55 miles

What to bring:

• helmets are REQUIRED
• two spare bike tubes
• pump or C02 inflator/cartridges
• two bottles of water or hydration pack
• snacks
• cell phone
• money for lunch or possible bailouts
• road bike highly recommended

Route is subject to change. A final version will be sent via email to all registered participants. A cue sheet will be provided at that time as well.  

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38766380

RIDE CANCELLATION:  Check this page for possible ride updates. Inclement weather or messy roads might delay start time or cancel. Cancellations can happen as late as the morning of the ride. If you have registered on this page, you will receive any and all updates, including cancellation notice(s).

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS: Please 'unregister' if you can not make the ride so that anyone wait-listed can move up and take the slot. In addition to the requirements noted above all riders should come equipped with a mask, hand sanitizer/wipes, and a bike in good working condition, as well as being familiar with the current criteria for riding with the club.

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.