I will be going slow and skipping all DBDs (Double Black Diamonds); Others can do DBDs and will certainly catch up to me . I plan to do most of the BDs that I skipped the last 2x (More On 4 and Wild Turkey) ... I will initially skip BD 1 (the Rt 112 loop) & 2 and do them at the end. DRESS WARM!

Please let me know if you plan to be at the start (I'll wait if necessary) OTHERWISE we may leave the Ride Start when we're ready to roll!

If you contact me (631-988-6557) that you plan to join me then I'll contact you directly if there's any changes AND you'll only have to add your signature to the Ride Sign In sheet at the start.

Always check back to my postings before leaving for the ride ... Life Happens and Things Change!

it's been awhile since i rode this trail....not sure what's in store

join me as i "explore and discover"....

if you have knowledge of this trail, you are most welcome to join

please rsvp PRIOR to day of ride

(always be humble and kind)

It's been awhile since we've done the Alien Ride, so let's go visit Area 51.   We'll do the classic short course, this time.

Look out for the Men-In-Black: https://youtu.be/1RVRCd6J2NA

The route rolls around Manorville, before we hit Mill Road and then a quick stop at the gas station. Then we'll time trial down Route 24, before we hit Area 51 and The Hill. After a quick regroup we head down County Road 51 and back to the finish.

As always, this will be a paceline ride.

Allons-y!

We will keep an easy winter B pace, heading west to West Sayville. Depeding on wind the ride will be between 29 and 32.

Off to Nettie's, with its great choice of baked goods, and now there is also soup with a roll. Nettie's has outdoor tables, and two indoor areas, one of which has a fireplace.  To join this ride, text Bill G. at 631-356-3036 with your full name and date of ride.  Note:  If there are strong winds, mileage and speed may be reduced. Check the ride calendar the day of the ride for changes, which would be posted by 07:30am.

Let's get some miles in, and get home.  Expect mostly long straightaways on less traveled roads.   Break at Bean and Bagel halfway into the ride.  Note start time of 9:30 am.  Any changes will be posted by 7:30 am. 

Meet at the little community parking lot "behind" Tildas where a playground is next to it.

NOTE: I will be there about 5..10min before as riding to the start.

We stay and work together in team formation and adjust to the pace required for most efficient moving. I'll be happy to advise on safe team style riding.

A few "play" sections at hills and a like, you'll find out, no worries, always regroup rigth after as needed.

Notes on stops/food: try to be self sufficient. But two brief snack and photo stops to eat: At Iron Pier Beach Park, and a quick stop at a nice spot in South James Port/Peconic Bay view. If some one preffers a hot coffee we can also adjust or add a stop on James Port, two options fast or even sit in there.

Note: there may still be a bridge closure (damn bridge) as of construction on the regular route, have a alt route/detour if needed.

The desired route. It just came to my attetion the bridge is completed now!

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49201677

Last time I rode it (bride out version):

https://www.strava.com/routes/3299736883547285656

activity, need to be logged in: https://www.strava.com/activities/12917013887