We did this ride for the first time in the spring of 2018 and it was wonderful, scenic, and quickly turned into a new classic - a ride not to be missed.  Ride may be accessed by either automobile or public transporation (LIRR). We meet at the Ronkonkoma LIRR train station on the north side of the station near the Dunkin Donut shop.  An LIRR train arrives at just about 9:30.  

The ride makes its way from Ronkonkoma north by Stony Brook, to the historic Setaukic area and up around scenic Strong’s Neck. From there we head over and up to Old Field Lighthouse and after some meandering, down to a real hill by Head of the Harbor and then south near Lake Ronkonkoma.  Overall the ride definitely has some, but not too many real hills.  This time we add the variation to West Meadow Beach.  This is an advanced moderate ride where we will keep a decent pace, but will wait for everyone to regroup after the various hills.  We prefer to ride as a group, but will utilize point-drop-sweep at times.

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 before a very early lunch/food break.  Most importantly bring an upbeat inquisitive attitude ready to explore new and unknown areas.

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS: A reminder that you must register. Please 'unregister' if you can not make the ride so waited list folks can move up and take the slot.  
 

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.