This is year of the greenway, good times for cyclists. Jones Beach is one of them to ride.
 

We’ll start from a LIRR station to a Nassau County Park. The ride proper begins on the Ellen Farrant Memorial Bikeway. Upon reaching Jones Beach, head slowly to the boardwalks of the western part of Jones Beach Island. We'll see if a certain constructed greenway expansion has opened, perhaps darting further to the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center. On a clear day, we can see Long Beach.

Note: pace is 12mph maximum in the front and 8mph minimum in the back. We will maintain this, no faster or slower.
Remember this is a Happy Face ride. 
 

We will devote our cycling time on the western side of this lovely Long Island beach. The halfway point is a visit to the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center

This will be a Happy Face ride, maintaining a 12 mph max. pace in front and 8mph minimum in the back. However, we’ll cut speed even more, in the presence of pedestrians on the boardwalk. There are lots of cycling signs to reduce speed. Note: be prepared for potential headwinds.

Bring snack and/or sandwich, or $ for lunch, bungee cord to secure bike, if you are going on the LIRR train. Plus bring the usual spare tube, full water bottles, lights, helmet, your mask and sanitizer. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. Prepare. Consider bringing a camera for photos. And one more thing: bring your fun attitude and your love for exploring. 

The first 12 (twelve, count ‘em, 12) people signed up gets an email with further details.

Helmets are required on all 5BBC rides. Bring a spare tube. Make sure your bike is in good working order. We'll still need to wear a face covering and keep social distance.

Ride could be canceled for bad weather; check your email before heading out.

This ride is limited to 12 riders + 2 leaders. Everyone else gets wait-listed. 

If you're on the wait list, you will get an email when a slot opens. Important: you must remove yourself from the list (or email the ride leader cyclistxxiii@yahoo.com) if you will not be riding.

Note: all club rules apply. If you cannot make the ride, please take your name off the list, so another member can attend, please be courteous.

Check website for possible weather updates before / early morning.

Leaders: Alfredo Garcia & Sharon Behnke plus another leader to be named later.

20 Miles, Happy Face

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.