Long term forecast for Thursday looks warm in the 50s, so time bring out this almost 40 mile ride. The winter version is a portion of a fun and exciting ride whose longer cousin heads out to Jones Beach in warmer weather. No, Jones Beach on this version.

This is a good winter ride as it offers some relatively light climbing along the Bethpage bike path and by the LIE in the middle of the ride to get you warm, but thereafter is relatively flat. Come join us for a pleasant, scenic and mostly flat ride (other than the climbs in the middle of the ride). Much, almost half, of the ride will be on bikeways with no motor vehicle traffic. Ride meets at the Massapequa LIRR station and is accesible by car or LIRR.  Our ride will take us down to the edge of Massapequa and then back on to the Bethpage Bikeway to its end, then on to mostly (but not always) traffic light suburban streets, as we make our way down to other bikeways and inlets before heading back to the start. 

Ride starts at about 10:00 AM - a train from the City arrives just a bit later. The ride will likely be at the high end of moderate as we regain our biking legs. We also prefer to ride as a group if possible.

Not sure yet if we will bring lunch or pick up lunch at the bagel shop. We will email the registrants the final decision. Nonetheless, please bring snacks and sufficient hydration. Also, as the ride starts late, please be sure to eat a good breakfast and have snacks as a lunch stop will also likely be late and very quick. Most importantly bring an upbeat inquisitive attitude ready to explore.