Distance = 30ish
Lido Beach - will be rescheduled in Summertime

A relaxed moderate ride to upper Manhattan, in Inwood Hill Park, to take in Native American and multi-cultural history, including international foods, native arts, crafts, drummers, and dancers during the annual Drums Along the Hudson celebration.

Starting from the Dana Center, Central Pk North at 10:00, the event is from 11 to 6 pm. We will stay there for about an hour, and then head south back to CPN. 2 light hills in Inwood, we will simply gear down and take it easy.
Distance = 20ish miles

On Memorial Day Weekend I ask you to join me on a scout from Liberty State Park to the 911 Memorial via the GWB.

Mileage = 36

This fun ride to Nyack eliminates most of the climbs!

How do we do this? By starting on the Manhattan side of the GWB and making our way north on suburban roads with minor inclines. After a Greek lunch at Kavo’s Grill in Nyack (https://www.kavosgrillnyack.com/Default.aspx), we will ride over the Tappan Zee/Cuomo Bridge and go through Tarrytown, Irvington, Dobbs Ferry, and Hastings on Hudson before ending the ride in Yonkers, where we will take Metro North back to Grand Central.

Long Island is replete with neighborhood pizzerias. Some good, some not so good, and some excellent. The club has rides where a pizzeria is just the lunch stop or the pizzeria(s) is/are the whole reason for the ride. A few of the club favorites are Knapp Street Pizza and L & B Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn, and Grace Pizza and New Park Pizza in Queens.

The ride will start and end in Kew Gardens, Queens. We need to put in significant miles to burn off the pizza calories we will consume! The first stop on this ride is Pizzeria G in Garden City, N.Y., Nassau, at the intersection of 7th Street and Franklin Avenue. After our first stop, we will ride north to reach the second pizzeria, Vincent‘s Pizzeria, in Williston Park, N.Y., Nassau, at the intersection of I.U. Willets Road and Willis Avenue. After our meal at Vincent‘s Pizzeria, we will take I.U. Willets Road, Union Turnpike, 75th Avenue, and various side streets back to our starting point in Kew Gardens, Queens.

Mileage = 51

A 33-mile ride to the Rockaways at a moderate-lite pace to look for endangered species Piping Plovers and other shore birds.

Join us on a ride to the Rockaways, where we will meet with a Brooklyn Bird Club Walk Leader (and 5BBC member) to look for shore birds who summer on the beach. Among the species we might see are Least Terns, Piping Plovers, American Oyster Catchers, and Black Skimmers. We will loop by riding over the Marine Park Bridge and returning on the Crossbay Bridge.

Piping Plovers are an endangered species. Because of the impact of global warming and encroaching development on nesting areas, there are only about 8000 Piping Plovers left on earth. Some (fewer than 100) spend their summers here in New York City. They will be in the Rockaways in late spring and will stay there until they migrate south in the fall.

When we pause on our ride, we will do a short walk to the beach. We will learn about migration and nesting, how habitat degradation affects breeding, and how volunteer groups and government agencies such as the National Park Service work to protect habitat. We will look for nesting areas of young plovers and their parents. We will bring binoculars to share to enable us to observe the birds from a safe distance. We also encourage riders to bring binoculars (not mandatory).

Will we see plovers this year? We are scheduling the ride to take place when the tide is not too high and the chicks are young so their parents won‘t wander too far from their nests, but there are no guarantees. We missed them in 2021 and 2022, but saw some in 2023 and 2024. We should see other species of shore birds even if we don‘t see any plovers. While walking along the ocean, you may forget that you are within the city limits of one of the largest cities in the world.

Mileage = 25
Get your Greek on at Zorba‘s In AStoria Queens . Picturesque ride along the waterfront of Queens with beautiful views of Manhattan before we make our way to the best Greek food in Queens !

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

Summertime fun.
Distance 44-65 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.

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