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May Schedule

Sun., May 4. Road Bike: Bike New York – Five Boro Bike Tour, 10B42(B).

A unique opportunity to cycle all the boroughs of New York City on a 42-mile course closed to traffic. Cycling among 25,000 bicyclists, we will not be trying to ride together. But this is a great opportunity, especially for first-time participants to trade information with veteran tour riders before the event. For those wanting a pit-stop, we will meet at the Princeton Club (15 W43) at 8:50. Helmet required; gloves recommended. Registration for the event www.bikenewyork.org/rides/fbbt/register.html costs $43. For tour tips and easy-outs contact L Skip Doyle . (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Sat., May 10. Road Bike – Far Rockaway Peninsula, 10C17(B).

17 mile one way ride. Join us for a tour of what the Carnarsie Indians called “Reckowacky' which means “Place of Brightwater”. Then in the 1800's became known as the playground of the rich and famous English and Irish immigrants. This Peninsula is rich in American history. Take the ‘Q' subway to Parkside Ave. Drivers can park at the Wollman Ice Skating Rink just inside the Park at this entrance. Meet at 10 a.m. in front of the subway station. The return will be via the ‘A' subway. Bring plenty of water and lunch. Helmet required. Rain cancels. CLs Kim Spelman Renee Short 917-496-7501 . (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Sun., May 18. Hybrid or Mtn Bike – Wallkill Valley and D&H Canal Railtrail, 8B42(B).

42 miles mostly flat with but with climbs on the 2.7 miles of road each way between the two trails. Portions paved other portions hardpack. Call to register and for meeting time and place. L Ken Hubert: 718-463-5675 (after 3 pm.) - if no answer call 518-827-7327. (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Sat., May 31. Hybrid Bike – Belmont State Park and BBQ Lunch, 8B8(B).

This is a family friendly ride with lots of camaraderie. Belmont State Park is a 4459 acre Park with beautiful natural greenways that are a mix of paved, smooth gravel and sand/dirt paths – 8 miles round trip. $5/person paid in advance for the BBQ lunch. Meet at the 11 a.m. in front of the LIRR Babylon train stationhouse. Parking available at station. After lunch there will be additional ride estimated to be 10C12. Bring plenty of water. Helmet required. Rain cancels. Contact Renee concerning advance payment. CLs Kim Spelman, Renee Short 917-496-7501 . (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

June Schedule

Sat., Jun. 7. Road Bike – Staten Island Leader's Choice, 10C15(B).

Meet at 10 a.m. in Staten Island at the ferry terminal bus ramp for the S61 bus. (Cyclist must board the lower level of the ferry). This should be an exciting 15 mile ride (round trip) with many sights and scenes. If weather permits we might even go for a swim. Bring plenty of water and lunch. Helmet required. Rain cancels. CLs Kim Spelman Renee Short 917-496-7501 . (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Sun., Jun. 8. Bike Bronx River Pkwy, Westchester CO, 10B14[28](B).

The Bronx River Pkwy is a 7-mile stretch of scenic vehicular pkwy that is closed to car traffic for bicyclists on select Sun.s from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Your mileage depends on how many laps you fit into these 4 hours. Ride at your own pace or with group. CO Authority cancels if forecast of rain. Bring lunch & water. Buying opportunities are poor. Meet 9:45 a.m. at Hartsdale, NY train station in “pipeline” parking area on station house side of tracks. Let L know if you plan to arrive by train so I look for you. Dir avail. via email no later than 3 days prior. L Irene Voce 845-368-1125 (8-10 p.m. only). (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Sun., Jun. 22. Mtn Bike or Hybrid – Trail Riding, Mercer CO Park in Princeton, 8B15(B).

Join us for a fast paced, 15 mile, moderately strenuous bike trek through Mercer County Park. 3-4 hours of mostly flat, single track riding. Mtn bikes suggested, though a rugged hybrid will do. Bring light snacks, no lunch stop. Meet at Princeton Junction train station @ 10:30 a.m. (NJ Transit leaves NY Penn Station @ 9:14.) Transportation will be provided for those who need it from station to park and back to station between 3-4 p.m. Contact L Eric Cyzner for details 908-208-2650. (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

July Schedule

Thu.-Mon., Jul. 3-7. Hiking-Biking-Canoeing(Kayak) Friendly Fitness Weekend: Stowe, VT. (H,B,C)

Enjoy Independence Day weekend with 3 days in VT at the Arbor Inn. Arrive Thu. On Fri, bicycle in Burlington along Lake Champlain on a 25 mile bike path; fireworks p.m. On Sat., canoe/kayak on the quiet water of Lamoille River. On Sun., climb Mt Mansfield - the highest peak in VT - via the Long Trail (optional Gondola ride down). Bike/boat rentals available. The weekend is geared toward fun activities for the physically fit; it is not focused for the expert biker, kayaker or mountaineer. The trip includes 4 nights lodging, 4 breakfasts, 3 trail lunches, 2 dinners, and a gift bag of VT favorites. Cost is $380 ppdo for Mon. departure; $340 ppdo for Sun. departure. $150 deposit non-refundable after 6/1. Contact L Skip Doyle for details . Reserve accommodations thru R Jolanta Leginowicz 802-253-7964 . Trip size limited to 15. (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Sat., Jul. 12. Bike – Massapequa Preserve to Old Bethpage Village, 8B17(B).

17 mile one way ride. Meet at the LIRR Massapequa Park train station house at 11:15 a.m. This is a family friendly ride through the 423 acre preserve rich in wildlife and natural beauty to the 209 acre village event and exhibit experience. General admission is $7and $5 for seniors and kids under 14 years old. The return trip will be via LIRR Bethpage station. Bring plenty of water and lunch. Helmet required. Rain cancels. AL Kim Spelman, and Renee Short, 917-496-7501 or . (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Sun., Jul. 13. All Bikes Welcome – Brooklyn Shore Pkwy Greenway, 10A35(B).

Ride a section of the East Coast Greenway along Brooklyn's Shore Parkway. View Coney Island and the wilds of Floyd Bennett Field. Meet 10 a.m. at the Bay Ridge Ave. subway stop on the Fourth Ave/ R line. Bring water and lunch. Helmet required. Rain cancels. L Susan Wallen C 203-273-7457. (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Sat., Jul. 19. Mtn Bike Minnewaska State Park, 7D16(B).

Enjoy magnificent vistas as we mtn bike to Castle Point, Lake Awosting and more. Expect long hills, some of them steep. Not for beginners. For fat tire bikes only. Bring lunch and enough water for the day as neither is available in the park. Approx. $7 fee per car. Helmet required. Drivers only, meet at Transportation Code 6A but arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. Then we'll drive to Minnewaska Park. Directions available via email, no later than 3 days prior. L Irene Voce 845-368-1125 (8-10 p.m. only). (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Sun., Jul. 20. Mtn Bike - Delaware & Raritan Canal Path, 8A35(B).

A scenic and peaceful trip for fat tire bikes. Meet at the Princeton, NJ train station at 10:30 a.m. (train departs Penn Station at 9:14 a.m.). Lunch at a café along the way. Helmet required. Rain cancels. Bring water and snacks. Must pre-register. Contact L Susan Wallen at or cell 203-273-7457. (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Sun., Jul. 27. Road Bike – Harriman and Beyond 12C40(B).

Cycle the roads near Harriman State Park. Meet at the Sloatsburg Train Station at 10:12 a.m. (train departs Penn Station at 9:11 a.m.). Helmet required. Bring water and snacks. Deli stop for lunch. Rain cancels. Must pre-register. Contact L Susan Wallen C 203-273-7457. (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

August Schedule

Sat., Aug. 2. Road Bike: Bridges Tour: Poughkeepsie – Rhinebeck, 12C50(B).

Scenic, Circ. tour of the mid-Hudson Valley. Many short stops at historical and scenic places of interest including Rondout Creek, Wilderstein estate, Mills Mansion, Vanderbilt Mansion, FDR home, Rhinecliff, Rondout Creek, Bruderhof. An all day ride but lots of time out of the saddle, including time to buy and eat lunch. Helmet required; gloves recommended. Meeting place: Mt St Alphonsus, Esopus, NY (New Paltz Thruway exit 18. Registration required. Contact L Skip Doyle for details . AL Rich Sutter (of Tenafly Bicycle Workshop). (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Sat., Aug. 23. All Bikes Welcome – Leader's Choice - Sandy Hook Adventure Ride, 8C12(B).

The terrain is mostly flat. Round trip. Hills can be walked. Sandy Hook, NJ is a 1660-acre barrier beach peninsula featuring six miles of ocean beaches, dunes, pine barrens, holly forest, salt marches, habitat for over 300 species of birds, site of Fort Hancock, bird observatory, America's oldest lighthouse and more. Join us for this excursion and learn about the Hook. Meet 10 a.m. at the rear of the Education Building 102 at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook NJ. Day Guest fee $10 paid at check-in before the ride. Beginners are welcomed. Bring water and lunch. Helmet required. Rain cancels. L Kim Spelman or sandyhookadaventure.org for reservation and directions. (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Tue., Aug. 26. All Bikes Welcome – Leader's Choice - Sandy Hook Adventure Ride, 8C12(B).

The terrain is mostly flat. Round trip. Sandy Hook, NJ is a 1660-acre barrier beach peninsula featuring six miles of ocean beaches, dunes, pine barrens, holly forest, salt marches, habitat for over 300 species of birds, site of Fort Hancock, bird observatory, American's oldest lighthouse and more. Join us for this excursion and learn about the Hook. Meet 10 a.m. at the rear of the Education Building 102 at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook in NJ. Day Guest fee $10 paid at check-in before the ride. Beginners are welcomed. Bring water and lunch. Helmet required. Rain cancels. L Kim Spelman or sandyhookadaventure.org for reservation and directions. (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Thu., Aug. 28. All Bikes Welcome – Leader's Choice - Sandy Hook Adventure Ride, 8C12(B).

The terrain is mostly flat. Round trip. Sandy Hook, NJ is a 1660-acre barrier beach peninsula featuring six miles of ocean beaches, dunes, pine barrens, holly forest, salt marches, habitat for over 300 species of birds, site of Fort Hancock, bird observatory, America's oldest lighthouse and more. Join us for this excursion and learn about the Hook. Meet 10 a.m. at the rear of the Education Building 102 at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook in NJ. Day Guest fee $10 paid at check-in before the ride. Beginners are welcomed. Bring water and lunch. Helmet required. Rain cancels. L Kim Spelman or sandyhookadaventure.org for reservation and directions. (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Sat., Aug. 30. All Bikes Welcome – Leader's Choice - Sandy Hook Adventure Ride, 8C12(B).

The terrain is mostly flat. Round trip. Sandy Hook, NJ is a 1660-acre barrier beach peninsula featuring six miles of ocean beaches, dunes, pine barrens, holly forest, salt marches, habitat for over 300 species of birds, site of Fort Hancock, bird observatory, America's oldest lighthouse and more. Join us for this excursion and learn about the Hook. Mee 10 a.m. at the rear of the Education Building 102 at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook in NJ. Day Guest fee $10 paid at check-in before the ride. Beginners are welcomed. Bring water and lunch. Helmet required. Rain cancels. L Kim Spelman or sandyhookadaventure.org for reservation and directions. (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

Sun., Aug. 31. Hybrid Bike: Harlem Valley Rail-Trail: Wassaic to Copake, 8B40(B).

Flat as – well, a railroad bed – this is a scenic, offroad ride (mostly paved, some gravel road) that will include swimming breaks along the way. Transportation: MetroNorth to Wassaic train station. An all day ride with numerous breaks; though many opportunities for an early out. For AMC members or HVRT members only. Maps of the route and membership are available at www.hvrt.org. Train bike pass ($5) required. Must register for the event by Aug. 1. Contact L Skip Doyle for details . (Use button above to register. Deposits, if any, must be mailed separately.)

September Schedule

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Rating System: Bicycle & In-Line Skating

Touring:

A - Vigorous riding with advanced bike handling ability including cooperative paceline skills. Stops every two hours or so.

B - Moderate to brisk riding with more attention to scenery. Stops every hour or so.

C - Leisurely to moderate riding, sightseeing and destination oriented. Stops every half hour or so.

(Note: Estimated average miles per hour is appended to the tour rating. As an example, a moderate to brisk touring ride, expected to average 12 miles per hour, is coded as B12.)

In-Line Skating:

INS1 - Vigorous skating at a fast, steady pace, requiring strong skills on steep hills. May include speed-skating. Not for beginners. Stops every two hours.

INS2 - Moderate to brisk skating at a steady pace, requiring intermediate skills on moderate hills. Stops every hour or so.

INS3 - Leisurely to moderate pace, requiring basic skating skills on flat or gently sloping terrain. Trips are relaxation-oriented. Stops every half hour or so.

Mountain Biking:

Helmets required for all, and eye protection for some trips. Experience level must be comparable to trip level. Bicyclists must also carry spare tube, tire irons, pump, tools, filled water bottle and rain gear. Protective gear for knees, elbows and wrists recommended for in-line skaters. Confirm trip start with leader.