We are returning to an old 5bbc favorite, Sands Point, on the North Shore of Long Island. We are starting from New Hyde Park, eliminating the urban miles in Queens. There are hills on this ride, but the reward will be seeing beautiful homes and Long Island Sound views. RWGPS lists the total elevation at 1,276 feet for this 34 mile ride, which does not seem like much, but trust me, you will have to downshift.
We are listing this ride as Moderate, but you will be expected to ride in the Upper Moderate range of 14-15 mph on flat terrain. We all climb at different rates, so we will regroup at the top of the hills. Below is the RWGPS:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56423977
Lunch will be at Pepe Rosso in Manorhaven ( https://www.peperosso24menu.com/) at mile 21. Make sure to bring snacks to keep you fortified since lunch is not until two-thirds into the ride. Please bring a lock since we might have to lock our bikes outside.
There is an LIRR train that arrives at New Hyde Park at 10:11 AM. Please bring a bike in good working order. Please make sure your tires are properly inflated, bring a spare tube, sunscreen and water. As always, a properly fitted helmet is required.
Frank Eng, an aspiring leader-in-training, will be co-leading the trip.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS:
If you are unable to attend the ride, please "unregister" in a timely fashion so that those on the waitlist can move up and take the spot. Lastly, if you sign up for the waitlist and receive a waitlist notification, you must open the email and register for the ride using the link provided in the email. The system does not automatically bump you up to the ride if a spot becomes available