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These were rides in November-December 2008. Click here for upcoming rides.These are upcoming rides. Click here for rides archive. October 26, 2008: War of the Worlds Ride. Photo by Cheryl.
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Your membership keeps our day rides free. If you are a 5BBC member, thank you! If you are not a 5BBC member and enjoy our day rides, please give us your support. For only $20 per year, enjoy the benefits of membership in New York's friendliest bike club. Get the 5BBC Weekly Update! All members are eligible to receive this weekly newsletter that summarizes the upcoming weekend's 5BBC rides and other Club-related or bicycling events. If you are a Club member and would like to subscribe, drop a note to communications@5bbc.org. Saturday October 18, 2008 THE WE-LIKED-IT-SO-MUCH-WE'RE-DOING-IT-AGAIN RIDE But not this year. Ride will be rescheduled to next year. THE TRIPLE CROWN RETURNS 10:00 AM, Kew Gardens, 35 miles Come join Ed and Liz on a gallop through Brooklyn and Queens to visit three carousels. Bring your Steed (what, no Peel?) with a spare shoe. Bring money for lunch and the Carousels, plus bike lock. Must be able to ride in traffic and do 10 miles per hour. Many bail out places in the route, plus a visit to Lemon Ice King at the end. Leaders: Ed Pino and Liz Baum NATHANIEL'S HOOK (OUR FALL COLOR RIDE!) 9:45 AM, Conveniently starting from 242 & Broadway (Van Cortland Park) and returning to Woodlawn (the last stop on the #4 train). 40-45 miles. (the flattest Westchester ride ever)
Sunday, October 19, 2008 OY OY OYSTER! 9:00 AM, Cunningham Park, 50 miles They may look slimy, but they sure taste good. So do their cousin shrimps, clammies, steamers, and other nautical delicacies, plus the best chowder this side of Cape Horn. Before ye swab the decks, unfurl those sails for our fall foliage visit to Oyster Bay's 25th anniversary Oyster Festival, with music, crafts, souvenirs, tall ships and maybe a turkey leg or two. What's a better way to work up an appetite than by cycling to this North Shore enclave. Free admission, but bring pieces of eight for goodies, bike locks, that wooden pegleg, and a hearty appetite. We may re-route to alternate destination if rainy. Moderate pace with the usual Long Island hills. Leaders: Captain Ted Kushner and first mates Ed and Liz RIDE TO THE HUDSON RIVER MUSEUM 9:00 am, Plaza Hotel, 35 miles You've heard of "Two Fer's"? How about 3. Okey, 4. Alright, you twisted my arm, 5. A museum that changes its main exhibit (see www.hrm.org), a planetarium, a mansion full of Hudson River School, art, an ecosystem display of the entire Hudson and a restaurant overlooking the mighty Hudson and the Palisades. Okay, maybe another museum/mansion. But, only maybe. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas and others Saturday, October 25, 2008 BEAR MOUNTAIN METRIC CENTURY: THE SIX COUNTY RIDE
8:00 AM, Plaza Hotel, 65 miles
After cycling up the western bank of the Hudson for 50 miles through fall foliage, challenge yourself by ascending Perkins Drive to the 1,300 foot summit of Bear Mountain. The view is worth it! Return to NYC on Metro North from the Garrison station. Bring your MTA Bike Permit and $10.25 train fare. The terrain is hilly with some very steep climbs. Leaders: Dennis Griffin and Ira Najowitz A KITCHAWAN HOLIDAY POSTPONED to Sunday, October 26, due to weather. Sunday, October 26, 2008 WAR OF THE WORLDS! 8:30 am, Penn Station, 8th Ave at W. 31st Street; or approx 9:45 am, Gateway/Old Bridge Shopping Center, South Amboy (Garden State Parkway south Exit 123, then Route 9 south, then about 1 mile to Ernston Road exit; ahead at light for shopping center entrance). Special Note: we will try to arrange car pooling to and from NJ start point; if you need a ride or have space in your car, please send email to daytrips@5bbc.org Seventy years ago, inhabitants of the Red Planet invaded Earth, causing widespread panic and mass hysteria. We'll celebrate this historic anniversary by cycling to the actual New Jersey site where the Martians landed. This rarely scheduled ride (first held in 1988) will include interactive construction of a special antenna, built to capture space-wandering radio waves in an attempt to re-create the landmark Orson Welles broadcast that shocked the nation. Includes trivia contest with prizes! Ride may return after sunset; possible dinner stop afterwards. Working front and rear bike lights required, reflective vest recommended. 55-60 miles, mostly flat. Leaders: Ted M. Kushner and the aliens NEAR BROOKLYN 10:00 AM, City Hall, 25 miles The twin cities of New York & Brooklyn danced with each other for fifty years before the wedding. We'll get some snapshots of that time & others. Then, maybe, end up at a bike friendly pizzeria near Brooklyn. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas & others A KITCHAWAN HOLIDAY 9:30 AM Van Cortlandt Park (242nd St & Broadway, Bronx, last stop on IRT #1 subway) Another 5BBC fall foliage ride into Westchester County! 50% or more of the route is on car-free, paved paths. Lunch at a warm diner and there's a possible stop for hot mulled cider at the forest's edge. Firm but gentle "C" pace - you need endurance but not speed. Metro-North return - bring $7.50 for fare from Croton-Harmon and MTA bike permit. Approximately 40 miles, mostly flat but with some steep hills. Leader: John Chiarella and others. Saturday, November 1, 2008 HALO HALO RIDE 9:30 AM, South Ferry, 23+ miles, mostly flat & bumpy roads with hilly bridge crossing Tasty Filipino cuisine revisited via boat, bridge and maybe boat again. Ride to Staten Island and Hudson County for a uniquely Asian feast. Perhaps some Halo Halo in November? We'll see. If time remaining we might go to the Philippine Bread House for sweets. Bring a lock & money for lunch. Return by ferry or PATH. Co-listed with NYCC. Leaders: Alfredo Garcia and Jesse Brown PALISADES BIKE HIKE: BOMBAY HOOK 9:30 AM, GWB Bus Terminal, 20 mile ride, 7 mile hike Get up close and personal with New Jersey's Palisades cliffs on this classic bike-and-hike. The hike starts at Alpine Marina and brings you to some of the most impressive scenery in the area. It includes a 500-foot climb that is moderately strenuous but not technically difficult. Bring a bike lock, comfortable walking shoes, bag lunch, and water. Relaxed, easy pace for both ride and hike. Leaders: Jim Zisfein and Fred Dieckamp. YOU’VE GOT MY VOTE RIDE 10:00 AM, Prospect Park (Grand Army Plaza), 20-25 leisurely miles Whoa! Before you pull that lever, find out how much pull New Yorkers really have! We’ll visit the Museum of the City of New York for a fascinating exhibit on Presidential politics in New York City, featuring rarely seen, provocative, and often humorous campaign memorabilia including a commemorative coat button from George Washington’s inauguration, and a Robert Kennedy for President paper dress. Bring $9.00 admission fee, lock, and money for lunch at a local eatery. Rain at start cancels. Leaders: Richard Sanford and Andrea Casertano QUADRUPLE BYPASS 6:30 PM, City Hall, 25-30 miles (Note: this is a night time ride) We like this one so much, we're doing it again! It's east and west, back and forth, zig and zag as we head up north. The name of the game as we seesaw for no fame is to cross the East River without any tire sliver. Starting from the Brooklyn, weaving our way uptown, towards the Fifty-Niner we'll head, fore we cycle back round. Enjoy an evening ride to prove that what goes up must come down. With dinner we'll finish the aerial exercise, and your humble leaders are two great guys! Ted made up the time and rhyme, Ed made up the route that's a real beaut. Front and rear bike lights are required; bring dinner money and bike locks. Easy to moderate pace, and hills on the bridges. Heavy rain cancels. Leaders Ted Kushner and Ed DeFreitas Sunday, November 2, 2008 (Note: Standard Time begins today) THE LOTTERY RIDE FIRST CHANCE 9:00 AM, HI AYH, 65 miles We will visit New Jersey and Connecticut in quest of winning Lottery tickets while not ignoring NY as well. The route is scenic, smooth, and invigorating; you're sure to love it. Last year Jesse won $500 so obviously there's virtually no limit to the potential. Leaders: Rodney Millard and Jesse Brown KOSHER CYCLIST: CHINESE ORANGE 9:30 AM, Columbus Circle, 40+ miles We're off to the Oranges via a scenic ride through northern NJ. We'll ride on suburban tree-lined streets, country roads and through several parks. Along the way we'll have some good climbing with a max elevation of 400 feet to work up a good appetite for lunch at Chopstix, a delicious kosher Chinese restaurant. On the way home we'll do one more good climb, ride some suburban streets and through a park into Harrison where we'll take the PATH back to World Trade Center and ride back to Columbus Circle. Touring/road/hybrid bike with triples and road tires is highly recommended. Pace will be 15 mph average, 17-18 on flats. Bring lock, $$ for lunch and PATH fare. Leaders: Dana Hudes and Ira Najowitz PALISADES PARK AND SO ON! 10:00 AM, City Hall, 23 miles Ya gotta love Jersey! It's got some really great stuff, including a fabulous view of the harbor. We'll enjoy the Hudson Fiord at the waterline, then from the GWB and finally from the majestic heights of the Palisades. We'll cruise through Hoboken, maybe imbibe after our ride. Cross the Hudson one more time and watch the sun go down on the most magnificent city that God ever allowed humans to create. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas and others Tuesday, November 4, 2008 (Election Day) A NON-PARTISAN SPIN 10:00 AM, City Hall, 30 miles Let's get out and vote early (and often), then go for an easy-going non-partisan spin through Brooklyn and Queens while the rest of the nation casts its ballots. We'll ride on a mix of city streets, bike lanes and greenways with a spin around the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Park. Along the way we'll stop for lunch at a kosher resturaunt on Main St. in Queens before we head back along the bike route to the Queensboro Bridge and end our ride at Bridgemarket. Average pace (10-11 mph) with 2 bridge climbs. Leaders: Dana Hudes and Jesse Brown Saturday November 8, 2008 THE GREATEST TURKEY RIDE: CHARLIE’S TURKEY (and Open House) 10:00 AM, Kew Gardens, 30 easy miles Join Ed and Liz as we eat Charlie’s turkey, the best turkey dinner in Queens. We can say that we have been eating it for years. This is an easy mostly flat ride. Usual weather conditions apply. Bring $7-10 for lunch. Ride will end by Ed and Liz’s apartment; afterwards, there will be an open house at our place. Please call us at (718) 487 4992 if you would like to join us for lunch and are not riding. Leaders: Ed Pino and Liz Baum IN HONOR OF ANDREW H. GREEN, NYC'S FORGOTTEN CIVIC GIANT 11:30 AM, Plaza Hotel, 20 miles You have not heard of Andrew H. Green? For five decades in New York's civic arena he was a star player, but he's been benched. On this ride we will rediscover the remarkable legacy of this 19th century master planner, reformer and preservationist and visit some sites related to his career. Manhattan Borough Historian Michael Miscione will speak and lead the tour with 5BBC ride leaders Jim Zisfein and Fred Dieckamp. We meet at 11:30 outside the Plaza Hotel or 12:00 at the AH Green Memorial Bench (but you'll never find the bench, so meet us at the Plaza). More info here. Sunday, November 9, 2008 THE LOTTERY RIDE SECOND CHANCE 9:00 AM, HI AYH, 65 miles We will visit New Jersey and Connecticut in quest of winning Lottery tickets while not ignoring NY as well. The route is scenic, smooth, and invigorating; you're sure to love it. Last year Jesse won $500 so obviously there's virtually no limit to the potential. Leaders: Rodney Millard and Jesse Brown TOUR DA BRONX ZOO 10:00 AM, City Hall, approx. 30 miles
An astounding fact: You can travel to San Diego or Da Bronx to visit one of the finest zoological facilities in the world. No joke. The northern borough houses facilities that the rest of the world depends upon to save a whole host of our Earth's non-human population. We know it by its common name, The Bronx Zoo
Saturday, November 15, 2008
CROTON RESERVOIR TRIPLE-CROSS
Ride is postponed to Sunday, November 16, 9AM. See below.
FOLLOWING THE BREEZES TO BREEZY POINT
9:30 AM, Kew Gardens, 30 miles
We'll travel into Brooklyn & the Belt Parkway bikeway, and then head over the Gil Hodges Bridge to Breezy Point. BP is the home to arguably the most professional volunteer ambulance & fire department in the city (viz. the Rockaway Point FD). Come and hear why we can say that. After our return ride we'll eat in the Metro Cafe in Forest Hills, a five minute ride from the E or F train at Continental Ave. Quick pace, average speed 15 mph, 18 mph on the flats. Dress appropriately; bring two spare tubes, money for lunch, a growing appetite and a good attitude. Expect to be returning by 2:30 - 3 PM. Leaders: Dennis Griffin and Ira Najowitz
Sunday, November 16, 2008
BROOKLYN SOJOURN
10:00 AM, City Hall, approx 30 miles
Travel back in time? Maybe. What would you call traveling through 19th century neighborhoods to the New York headquarters of a company that started out making Conestoga Wagons for the trek across the Wild West and then make electric cars. What? An early 1800's Free Black Settlement. Bring bike lock, money for lunch and an open mind. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas and Dana Hudes
THE PELHAM BAY PARK PERIMETER
10:00 AM, Pelham Bay Park (Last stop on the 6 train; footbridge across Bruckner to the park); 15 miles, off- road and bridle paths
There's thorns, genetically mutated mosquitoes, mud, lagoons, more mud, and rocky ledges. But does that deter us? No way! Where there's a will, there's a road! Those of you who like off-road and can skillfully handle gravel, sand, and mud, ledges, branches, and thorn bushes, you're in for one heck of an experience -- one that's close to home and in the Bronx. We'll visit Orchard Beach as well, to cool down,Êand explore Twin, Two Trees (anyone who can portage across a narrow spit of land, mostly washed out by the tide and not get washed out, gets a free lunch), and Hunter Islands. There'll also be stops at the beautiful Pell-Barstow Estate and the elegant Split Rock Golf Course, where we'll lunch amid upscale gents and ladies on the nine hole.ÊATB's or MTB's strongly recommended. Leaders: Jesse Brown and Josh Gosciak
CROTON RESERVOIR TRIPLE-CROSS
9:00 AM, Van Cortlandt Park, 35 miles
You can have your water and drink it too. Get your fill of Westchester's Croton Reservoir with three lake crossings -- the "Old Put" railroad bridge, Gate House Bridge, and New Croton Dam -- plus a splendiferous (although slightly bumpy) ride along the lake shore. 28c (or fatter) tires are suggested for unpaved roads and trails. Ride ends at Croton-Harmon station. Bring $ for lunch, $7.50 train fare, MTA permit. Leaders: Jim Zisfein and John Chiarella
Saturday, November 22, 2008
THE RIDE TO NORTHVALE DINER
10:00 AM, HI AYH, 40 miles
Pancakes, eggs over easy, gryro w/fires, turkey on rye? Whatever your fancy, it’s yours, provided you have the money and an appetite. Leaders: Brian Hoberman and TBD
Sunday, November 23, 2008
4 BORO BIKE RIDE
9:00 AM, City HallCity, 35 miles
Sorry Staten Island, we're going to Da Bronx through Brooklyn and Queens to the Italian enclave called Arthur Avenue with pizza like it's supposed to be at a bike friendly restaurant. There's other stuff to see. We'll go back through Manhattan along the stylish East River bike path (mostly). Moderate pace and terrain. Leaders Ed DeFreitas and others
ORANGEBURG GREENWAYS TO PIERMONT
CANCELLED
Let's ride differently to Piermont, via two eye-opening Rockland County rail trails. Slight flanking & more miles towards western Bergen & Rockland counties, but worth it. Ride ends at Manhattan side GWB or Central Park. Bring $ for lunch. Co-listed with NYCC. Leaders: Alfredo Garcia and Brian Hoberman
Thursday, November 27, 2008 (Thanksgiving Day)
PRESIDENTS SHADOWS (New ride!)
10:00 AM, City Hall, approx 25 miles
We all know that Washington slept here. But, where did his VP sleep? How did a Brooklyn community honor a fallen President (not JFK, Lincoln or one of those famous ones)? Come on a nice ride this Thanksgiving (no turkey jokes) and we'll build up an appetite for the turkey later. Have something historical to say at dinner. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas and others
Piermont-Turkey Ride
8:30 AM, Central Park Boathouse, 40 miles
QUIK SPIN (17 MPH or a tad speedier on the flats)
Some hills
Work off some calories on this classic route as we head north along 9W, returning inland NJ with Walnut hill climb. Your halo will then glow and appetite flow for the day's big feast. Very short refreshment stop in Piermont. No point-drop-sweep; continuous cycling, group riding skills advised. Cross listed NYCC. Bring snacks, hydration. Dress for weather. Check message board the night before. Leaders: Susan Rodetis + TBA
THE TURKEY-DAY HOT CHOCOLATE RIDE
9:30AM, Doughnut Plant, 15 miles
Here's a treat for Thanksgiving: a short ride in the morning to taste and share some Hot Chocolate with friends. We'll ride to a few, choice locations in lower Manhattan and sample some excellent hot chocolate, just enough to whet our appetites for our Thanksgiving meals later in the day. Expect to make 3 or 4 stops and finish by 12:30pm. Pace: sweet, terrain: very dark! Dress for the weather. Bring a cable lock, a few $ for hot drinks, and your camera! Leaders: Danny Lieberman and Brian Hoberman.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
NO LIE RIDE
9:00 AM, Kew Gardens, 35-40 miles
Let's head out to Great Neck, Manhassat, Port Washington, Roslyn, Sea Cliff, and Old Brookville before we head back home. We do all this north of the LIE (and we're not lie-ing!) Friendly and good place to eat lunch in Sea Cliff. Bring spares tubes, MTA railroad pass and money for lunch. Will safely get "home" before 4 PM with quick spin pace (18 mph+ on flats) and many good hills to make for average 15mph pace. Leaders: Dennis Griffin and others
WANDERING TO WAVE HILL
9:00 AM, Columbus Circle, 30 miles with a few hills.
Enjoy a post-Thanksgiving visit to a treasure in the Riverdale section of the Bronx: Wave Hill (www.wavehill.org). Once a private estate, it is an oasis that overlooks the Hudson and the Palisades. To and fro, we'll enjoy riding through picturesque parks in Manhattan and the Bronx. Bring a lock. Leaders: Brian Hoberman and others
Sunday, November 30, 2008
A BROOKLYN RESIDENTIAL TOUR
10:00 AM, Prospect Park Picnic House, 25 miles
Explore some of the quieter sections of Brooklyn. We'll ride through Borough Park, Bay Ridge, Brighton, Sheepshead, Midwood and others. Bring, snack or lunch money. Leaders: Terry Chin and Ed DeFreitas
A Day At/To&Fro The (cyclecross) Races
Ride (both groups) CANCELLED due to weather.
Regular group 14MPH on flats (no Point-Drop-Sweep). QUIK SPIN 17 MPH on flats mostly urban streets over hills and parks; a few steeper hills. Join our scenic zig-zag through some neat spots on Staten Island back roads, parks and hill view points, en route to watching (free) CRCA’s Cyclecross Races at Wolfe Pond Park.(ETA noon @ the elite races races, for ½-3/4 hour); then a few more hills as we return (3:30PM or earlier ferry departure to NYC). Optional outbound stop in Tottenville to bring lunch to races (there’s BBQ & refreshments @ event). More event info: and http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7298 Our 2 groups are timed to meet at the races. Regular group starts earlier, has fewer hills, and might drop some mileage, depending on timing; Quik Spin group has more hills and might add mileage. Each group rides collectively (no point-drop-sweep), so some group cycling skills and the ability to follow a cue sheet needed. Both groups finish at SI ferry. Watch bulletin board for updates. BRING: Snacks/liquids, Metro Card (SI RR bail available back to ferry, chain lock (event organizer arranging bike parking in a very visible area following Susan’s request); lights (always a good idea). Dress for the weather; we’ll be standing/watching some at the races (easy to chill down).
RSVP: Regular group to cyclistxxiii@yahoo.com; Quik Spin to srodetis@earthlink.net; (Pls RSVP as we'd like to know how many joining) leaders: Susan Rodetis, Dennis Griffin, Alfredo Garcia & others
Saturday December 6, 2008
QUEENS TREASURES
10:00 AM, Cunningham Park, 30 miles
More a tour than a ride through Queens, hitting some of the boroughs unusual or forgotten places. Many stops. Bring money for lunch. We plan to visit the botanical gardens, a 2000 year old roman column, a kung fu temple, the Lemon Ice King of Corona and more. Back around 4 PM. Leaders: Randy Horowitz and others
Sunday, December 7, 2008
FROSTBITE SERIES #1: THE WORLD'S GREATEST PANCAKES
10:00 AM, City Hall, 25 miles
This is the traditional start to our club's answer to the pending winter blahs. The Frostbite series asks the question: if winter is too cold to bike, how come it's not too cold for skiing? We start at City Hall, take the ferry to Staten Island, follow the west coast, then cross the Bayonne Bridge to head for those delicious pancakes. We'll give our respects to the Lady in the Harbor and end up in Hoboken for the trip across the Hudson and home. Note: Alternate plan if the weather is bad. Bring brunch money, bike locks. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas and others
Saturday, December 13, 2008
SLOW WINTER EXPRESS
9:00 AM, Penn Station, Eighth Ave at W. 31st Street; 30+ miles
We'll ride nearly non-stop at a suitable pace, riding a new "protected" bike lane, some cobblestone streets and the greenway to the Staten Island Ferry. We'll go over the Bayonne Bridge to a humble eatery at Liberty State Park, in Jersey City and take in nice views. Some busy traffic, bumpy roads and a hilly bridge. We'll take a ferry or PATH back to Manhattan. Bring lock & money for meal. Co-listed with NYCC. Leaders: Alfredo Garcia, Jesse Brown and Andrea Casertano
Sunday, December 14, 2008
THE LOTTERY RIDE THIRD CHANCE
9:00 AM, HI AYH , 65 miles
We will visit New Jersey and Connecticut in quest of winning Lottery tickets while not ignoring NY as well. The route is scenic, smooth, and invigorating; you're sure to love it. Last year Jesse won $500 so obviously there's virtually no limit to the potential. Leaders: Rodney Millard and Jesse Brown
FROSTBITE SERIES #2: FLAT ROCK NATURE PRESERVE
10:00 AM, City Hall , 30 miles
Go Au Naturale in Joisey! This privately owned natural preserve lets us bike to their Nature Center, but hiking only on their trails. Lunch at a pond. Clothing is not optional. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas and others
Saturday, December 20, 2008 STATEN ISLAND CHOCOLATE FACTORY RIDE 9:00 AM, South Ferry , 23 miles, bumpy roads Short ride to Superior Confections' factory outlet, to buy assortments of chocolates, ranging from dark, milk and truffle varieties. Some greenways. We'll have a lunch stop on the returning ferry to Manhattan. Co-listed with NYCC. Leaders: Alfredo Garcia and Jesse Brown FILLMORE’S: A MEDIOCRE RIDE FOR A MEDIOCRE PRESIDENT
10:00 AM, Kew Gardens , 25-30 easy miles
Join Ed & Liz on our ride to Fillmore’s for lunch. This will be an easy flat ride through the borough of Queens. We will circle the globe and eat in a pub like atmosphere. Join us on this warm winter journey for a trip and a great lunch at the end of the ride. Bring $10.00, for a real lunch; restaurant is bike friendly. Bring bike lock and a good attitude. Leaders: Ed Pino and Liz Baum BOUND TO LEAVE A SECOND IMPRESSION RIDE 11:30 AM, Prospect Park (Grand Army Plaza) , 15 leisurely miles So what happened to the “First Impression Ride?” Seems like Gavin, our host, had a spill on his bike and couldn’t get to his shop to show us his skills. As a bookbinder and letter presser he’ll have us stepping back in time as we watch him bind books and do letter pressing all by hand. (Shouldn’t this be something you do with the Continental Congress in Philadelphia?) He’ll either be in his new Manhattan or new Brooklyn Shop, but rather than having us be in a “bind” as to which shop, we’ll still meet at Prospect Park. Bring lock and money for lunch at a local eatery. Rain, snow or ice at start cancels. Leaders: Richard Sanford and David Balzer Sunday, December 21, 2008 THE LOTTERY RIDE FOURTH CHANCE 9:00 AM, HI AYH , 65 miles We will visit New Jersey and Connecticut in quest of winning Lottery tickets while not ignoring NY as well. The route is scenic, smooth, and invigorating; you're sure to love it. Last year Jesse won $500 so obviously there's virtually no limit to the potential. Leaders: Rodney Millard and Jesse Brown FROSTBITE SERIES #3: XMAS IN THE CLOISTERS 10:00AM, City Hall , 25 miles You don't have to be rich as Rockefeller to enjoy medieval art in a monastery setting atop Ft. Tryon Park. Bring lunch for Al Fresco or dine indoors (little pricey but good). Leaders: Ed DeFreitas and others Thursday, December 25, 2008 TEANECK LUNCH 10:30 AM, Riverside Drive at W. 72nd Street (by “Eleanor Roosevelt” Statue) , 30 miles Everyone's got the day off so let's take a ride down tree-lined suburban streets over to Teaneck for lunch at a tasty kosher restaurant. We'll keep a moderate pace and on the way back we'll break the climb up over the ridge to the bridge into shorter pieces to make it easier. Afterward, everyone is cordially invited back to Dana's home for a Chanukah celebration with hot drinks and fresh hot homemade goodies. Bring lock, lunch money. Leaders: Dana Hudes and Jim Zisfein Sunday, December 28, 2008 FROSTBITE SERIES #4: XMAS LITES IN DYKER HEIGHTS AND DIM SUM 12:30 PM, City Hall , 20 miles Brooklyn's Chinatown is no longer a secret. But, it's still a great destination when Dim Sum is desired. We'll have lunch at a popular Chinese restaurant. Then, we'll check out the Xmas lights atop Dyker Heights then. swing around back to Seventh Ave. On the way back, we'll take in the Manhattan skyline from Sunset Park. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas and others Sunday, January 4, 2009 ANNUAL MEMORIAL RIDE TO FALLEN CYCLISTS Various meet places, start times TBA As in previous years, 5BBC will join the New York City Street Memorial Project and other cycling organizations to honor the cyclists who were killed in traffic on New York City Streets. The rides will visit the memorials (white-painted "ghost bikes" with commemorative plaques) created for each of the cyclists who died on NYC streets in 2008. Meeting places and start times were not available at press time; please check www.5bbc.org or the Day Trips line at 212-932-2300 x137 the week before this ride. For more information, please see www.ghostbikes.org/new-york-city Leaders TBA Sunday, January 11, 2009 FROSTBITE SERIES #5: NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDENS 10:00 AM, Plaza Hotel, 30 miles Elly Spangenberg's perennial ride. Smell fresh roses at one of the foremost American public gardens. Take a look at the Holiday Train Show. Go to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory for "A World of Plants" in a warm environment. Bring a digital camera, lock, $ for lunch, $6 admission to the grounds, $20 for the show and grounds; some discounts available. See www.nybg.org for show details. Leaders: Ed DeFreitas and others |