Enjoy island breezes and water views as we bike around the city‘s greenest borough.
Distance = 26 miles

Do you want to take a trip back in time when hamburger stands like this were scattered throughout the United States? Let‘s take a trip to All American Burger. We‘ll start at the Mineola LIRR station and travel through the towns of Garden City, Uniondale, East Meadow, North Bellmore, Wantagh, and Seaford until we reach our destination in Massapequa. On our way back, we‘ll bike back on the Bethpage Bikeway through the Massapequa Perserve up to North Massapequa where we‘ll head west through Levittown, Salisbury, Uniondale, and Garden City back to the Mineola LIRR Station. We meet at the Mineola LIRR train station on the south side of the station at Station Road and 4th Avenue. There are two LIRR trains which arrive a little before 9:30 a.m. One train arrives at 9:01 a.m. and the other at 9:17 a.m. Mileage = 37

Join us as we head out on a late spring day (almost summer) for a club-favorite pizza ride! This ride will take us through Brooklyn to Knapp Street Pizza (rated top on our pizza rides) and then out to Howard Beach to Queens’ famous New Park Pizza (Queens’ top-rated). Let’s see who comes out on top—Brooklyn or Queens!
Distance = 32 Miles

An adventure back in history to the Monmouth Battlefield. Very little elevation, as seen in the route. I will also invite members of the Morris Area Freewheelers.
Distance = 44 miles

In observance of Juneteenth, we‘ll ride through Queens to visit places honoring African Americans. Some are well known and others were ordinary citizens. Mileage = 28

The 5BBC Weekday Spring Training Series consists of 8 weekly rides that start at 25 miles at 12 mph and progressively increase to 50 miles at 14 mph.

W-STS Blauvelt is a 49-mile ride that utilizes the 50-mile route of NYCC Escape New York. Blauvelt meets 9:00 at Dinosaur Playground.

Mileage = 35

Join us for an epic spin out to Point Lookout, the far western tip of the Long Beach Barrier Island — a stunning stretch of land nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Reynolds Channel. This 46-mile round trip is the perfect blend of coastal views, fresh ocean air, and the thrill of open-road riding.


Expect a mix of street terrain and a steady pace of 15 mph, making this ideal for experienced riders looking for a solid day in the saddle. Bailouts will be available for those unable to keep the pace or if the terrain proves too challenging. We’ll take a well-earned break at the beach, where you can kick back, catch some rays, and refuel before the ride back.
Distance = 46 miles

This route will take us on a 42-mile loop with over 2,200 ft of climbing. We’ll start at Katonah and cross through Goldens Bridge, North Salem, Croton Falls, and Yorktown Heights. We’ll be traveling on (hopefully) mainly quiet and beautiful roads, we’ll pass several lakes and ponds in the area. We may find some unpaved roads as well, so please be prepared.

Summertime fun.
Distance 44-65 miles

A visit to the Louis Armstrong House Museum.
Distance = 16 miles

Mileage = 25
Beach Bum fun on a Summer Sunday. It‘s Summertime officially, and that means it‘s Beach Bum time! Join us as we kick off beach season with a ride to Manhattan Beach, nestled away in the wee corner of Brooklyn. We will hang out a bit, eat a picnic lunch, and bring your bathing suit and a towel for all you beach bums who want a dip. No dippin? Hang out with your fellow riders in the picnic area and enjoy the view of the bay. Members get full access to rides, discounts, and more. Join the club and enjoy the ride!

We all know Prospect Park. We‘ll be visiting some of Brooklyn‘s lesser-known green spaces.
Distance = 26 miles

The Club returns to a perennial classic lunch stop: delicious Indian food at the Jackson Diner in Jackson Heights, Queens. Though today there are scores, if not hundreds, of south Asian restaurants in this part of Queens, Jackson Diner was one of the first Indian restaurants in Jackson Heights when it opened around 1982. There must be a reason why it is still open more than 40 years later, and we‘ll see for ourselves whether the positive reviews on food blogs and from our members on prior visits are valid.
Distance = 25 miles

Happy Face 10-12mph Around the East Bronx

Nautical views aplenty riding on the ragged edge of Long Island‘s north shore from Huntington Station to Caumsett and Target Rock in Lloyd Harbor.

40 miles, with about 1700 ft of climbing

Important: Listed as advanced, but we‘ll pace ourselves at 15mph on the flats, slower if there‘s wind. If you need to ride faster, this ride may not be comfortable for you.

Just into Connecticut, Byram Park. Great scenery along the way. Wonderful view of the ocean.
Distance = 42 miles

This will be an urban adventure by meandering around Central Queens and passing by or stopping at a prime number of parks (7) to enjoy the scenery. Distance = 32 miles.

Join us for a true scout ride—meaning we haven’t ridden this route before, so it’s a fresh adventure for all of us! I spotted this gem via another club, and it looks promising: long stretches with minimal stops, few turns, and a classic suburban vibe. It’s mostly on-road riding with very little greenway, perfect for experienced cyclists who enjoy a steady rhythm.
Distance = 45 miles

The Perimeter Series begins with a 52-mile ride around New York City‘s only mainland borough.

Join us as we ride our Brooklyn Perimeter. We will swing through everyone‘s favorite boro on many greenways and through many different neighborhoods as we go round and round. Did you know Brooklyn would be America‘s fourth-largest city, if indeed it were a city? Come join us on this 55-mile adventure.

Saturday July 12,2025 9:30 AM until 4:00 PM.
This is the second listing of a ride that started in 2024 and everyone raved about BOCA.
Distance = 43 miles

Ready for a breezy escape from the city hustle? Join us for a fun, all-greenway ride from Van Cortlandt Park to the legendary Walter’s Hot Dogs in White Plains! We’ll wind through shaded woods and peaceful bike paths for a relaxed-yet-energizing adventure with a delicious destination.
Distance = 30 miles

Looking for the perfect excuse to sneak in some sunshine, stretch your legs, and enjoy a hot plate of something delicious? Whether you‘re a remote worker taking an extended lunch break or someone just playing a little hooky, this ride is your ticket out.
Distance = 30 miles

Come join the fun circling NYC‘s most diverse borough. The ride will begin and end in Long Island City, Queens, near Hunters Point South Park. The ride will be just under 52 miles long, and we will move at a quick pace given the distance we have to cover.

Join us as we ride out to the Rockaway Boardwalk to Lawrence, Long Island - one of the "Five Towns" located in Nassau County on the South Shore of Long Island, the others are Cedarhurst, Woodmere, Inwood, and Hewlett. We will pick up lunch at a deli along the way, and we will have a picnic at the beautiful, historical ROCK HALL MUSEUM. This is a colonial house that was owned by a Tory ‘til it was taken over by the Patriots during the Revolution. The beautiful property had llamas in a pen and free-roaming chickens, maybe we will be lucky and see them there. We will also stop at Mara‘s to enjoy a delicious sweet treat, ice cream with an abundance of yummy flavors to choose from. A fun time not to be missed!
Distance = 40 miles

38 mile scenic ride with rolling hills through the 1% neighborhoods of New Canaan, Rowayton and Darien.

Kick off your weekend with a flaky pastry and smooth pedaling! We‘ll meet at 8:30 AM at Mille-Feuille Bakery Café before rolling out on a 28-mile round-trip ride that trades city buzz for beachy breezes. We will cruise at an Advance touring pace (14 mph) down Ocean Parkway and Shore Parkway—flat and steady for long stretches.
Distance = 28 miles

Round we go from the Eastside to the Westside , Beautiful views abound as we make our way around the Boro of Manhattan one of our five Perimeter rides . This ride is a 32 mile ride and is the baby of the bunch of our Perimeter series but oh so pretty . Saddle up and come join us

Join us for the Staten Island Perimeter Patch Ride! Earn your patch by completing all 5 borough perimeter rides. This one’s a 39-mile journey through greenways, industrial zones, and historic neighborhoods — a mix of old and new Staten Island. Expect mostly flat terrain with some low-grade climbs, perfect for shaking off the winter rust.

A light moderate, (non-point drop ride) 30-mile scout ride to Hoboken, NJ to famous Fiore‘s deli, an old time Italian deli, (cash only) which is known for its freshly made mozzarella cheese and Italian sandwiches, (approx. $9.00) peppers, pasta, bread, Italian staples, etc. Bring a backpack, as we will be stopping at the Japanese market, Mitsuwa, for some treats, as we believe in diversity. The ride includes a few twists, turns, sweeping views of NYC’s skyline, and a decent climb back to the GWB, if you choose. Please be comfortable riding in traffic and a single formation. There are bailout options in Hoboken, with the Path and NY Waterways.

Mileage = 38

Historic sites related to redlining, school segregation, slavery in Brooklyn and a lot of other topics missing from your high school history class. Lunch at Shirley Chisholm Park alongside Jamaica Bay.

What’s summer without a 5BBC Beach Bum ride out to Neponsit in the Rockaways? Bring your towel and swimsuit and come along on our ride to the beach in August. Get out of the city and enjoy the ocean and time with your fellow Beach Bums.
Distance = 30ish miles

Social Saturday Loop - Japanese Style
Everything Japanese ! Join us on a loop into New Jersey via the new GW bike path where we will make our way to Mitsuwa and enjoy a lovely lunch over looking the Manhattan skyline . Enjoy a ferry ride home soaking in the sun and our beautiful skyline