It's springtime! Time to get your bike out of the closet, dust off the cobwebs, pump the tires, lube the chain, and get ready for another cycling season. To help you reach your goals, your club offers its Spring Training Series (STS) that starts with short and easy rides that progressively increase in distance and difficulty.

This early C-STS ride goes to Cresskill, NJ, 23 miles from the start at Dinosaur Playground (97th St & Riverside Drive) to the finish at the Manhattan end of the GWB. There is one big hill but you can take it slowly. Our rest stop is at Cafe Rx in Cresskill where some of us will enjoy coffee and a scone but you could have their delicious soup or a full lunch if you want. (Octopus pasta anyone?)

We don't expect you to be in tip-top shape but your bike should be in good condition and you should be comfortable riding in a group. Helmets are required on all 5BBC rides and you should carry a spare tube and water.

Check your email before setting out. You will be notified of any change in plans by 8:00 AM. And please withdraw from the list if you will not be riding.

Navigation: GPS map, cue sheet

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.