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Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge - Fitness, Sport, & Adventure Series
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About this event
It's a tradition! On New Year's Day the Coney Island Polar Bear Club organizes a dip into the frigid waters.
5BBC also has a tradition: We ride to Coney Island to gawk at these crazy people and at a few 5BBCers who are crazy enough to join them.
Please note: Going into the water is not an official part of the ride. The club and its leaders assume no responsibility if you freeze your tuchus (or any other body part).
The ride could be popular. If you are on the wait list and a slot opens you will get an email but to be on the ride you must return to this webpage and register. Ride could be canceled for bad weather; check your email before heading out.
We meet 10:30 at Mazzola Bakery, which should be late enough for those of you who wait up until the ball drops. Pace will be at the slow end of moderate. If you plan on changing into your swimsuit you can use the restroom on the Boardwalk. Lunch will be after the plunge at the Parkview Diner, just outside of Coney Island.
GPS map Cue sheet
At lunch we might not be able to watch the bikes, so bring a bike lock. Helmets are required on all 5BBC rides and you should also bring a spare tube.
Mileage = 20
Category
Moderate Rides 12-15 mph
Registration Info
Registration is required
Capacity
20 Total Slots
11 Available Slot(s)
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