5BBC Montauk Century 2010

”The Montauk Training rides have begun!
Won’t you join us?”

		Photos by Ben Karassik March 2010

5BBC…..Rides For Every Cyclist!

Click here for our March 26, 2010 Members Program:
Kripalu Yoga Class - Friday evening.

This week at the 5BBC

Ride locations - where do we meet?
Subway service advisories - can I get there?
Bulletin board - is my ride cancelled?
Weather - from the National Weather Service

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Day Ride

MONTAUK TRAINING RIDE #3: WEST ENGLEWOOD

9:30 AM, Columbus Circle, 40 miles

The Montauk training series takes us over to Jersey again, but a little farther than last week. Leaders: Jim Zisfein and Andrea Casertano

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Day Ride

MONTAUK TRAINING RIDE #4: SANDS POINT

10:00 AM, Cunningham Park, 35 miles

One of the nicest spots to visit on the North Shore in Nassau County. The series rides get harder next week, so start training now! Leaders: Bring your bike locks and money for lunch. Leaders Ed Pino, Liz Baum

Day Ride

GET BACK IN SHAPE #1: SCARSDALE

10:30 AM, RING Garden (Broadway & Dyckman St, Manhattan), 25 miles

This is the first of a ride series to help us get back into shape after a winter of relative sloth. Follow the Bronx River bike path, enjoy the geese, ducks and swans and peaceful babbling brook on our first outing. Lunch will be indoors in Scarsdale. Bring MTA bike permit just in case. Cancellation: starting temp below 40F, wind chill below 25F, icy roads, or 50% chance of precipitation. Call Maggie at 212-567-8272 after 8 am if still in doubt about weather conditions. Leaders: Maggie Clarke & TBA

Day Ride

THE HILLS OF PROSPECT PARK [sorry, CANCELED due to rain]

10:30 AM, Popeyes (Christie & Canal), Manhattan, 15 miles

We'll make some significant stops (who's buried in Prospect Park?) in this Olmstead and Vaux Park. Bring lock, bring or buy snacks. Rain cancels. Leaders: Terry Chin, Ed DeFreitas

We Have Pictures!

Bikeway Over the Hudson October 2009: Photo Richard Brause


Picture yourself on a 5BBC ride. Better yet, go on a 5BBC ride, and take a picture! These photographs are from recent rides and events. To add your own, email your photo to webmaster@5bbc.org.

5BBC sues the NYPD to keep group bicycling legal

• We have the details and current status here.
• Our parade permit lawsuit is attracting media attention. Here are links to articles in The Village Voice, NY Metro, Streetsblog, and AM New York.

Regional Roundup

• ENY ... BNY ... ?
  To which NYC area bike rides and events shall I go?

**LOOK**

The NYC Bicycle Safety Coalition

Have a safe ride

• We believe that safe bicycle riding begins with YOU.
• Here are some of our favorite tips for a safe ride.
• Read this amusing article about how to survive on 2 wheels in the New York City "jungle".
• Of course, accidents will happen, and it's best to be prepared for them. Here are 5BBC ride leader Susan Rodetis's suggestions for some things you should carry with you when riding.

5BBC members stay informed

• Bicycletter, our bimonthly newsletter, keeps us informed with feature articles, details of all club rides, and much, much more. Read your online copy.
• 5BBC Weekly Update, our email newsletter, lists upcoming rides and other bicycling events. If you are a 5BBC member and would like to subscribe, drop a note to communications@5bbc.org.
• Is my ride cancelled? For late-breaking news, including weather-related cancellations, visit our bulletin board. Want messages to reach you on the road? Click here to enter your cell phone email address, and here to start bulletin board email delivery.
• Can't get to a computer? Information on 5BBC activities, including upcoming day rides, point your mobile phone browser to 5bbc.org/mobile.sht.

Who needs a folding bike?

• Arrive at your destination with your full-size bike and start pedaling. Borrow our bike case for free. It's another reason to be a 5BBC member!