Block Island Cycling Trip - 3 days Aug. 26 - 28th - Recap

Friday, August 26, 2022 - Recap

Ride has concluded.

Stay in New London CT - Tour Block Island all day Saturday

60 - 100 miles

Friday, August 26, 2022

8:45AM

We ride Metro North train on Friday at 9:05AM out of Grand Central and arrive lunchtime in New Haven, CT where we drop bags with car support and begin our 50 mile ride up the CT coastline to New London, CT. 

 

Once in New London, Braden T. will host a Friday night backyard BBQ - and lodging for all in his home - sleeps app. 10.

 

Saturday morning we are up early to ride the Fast Ferry to Block Island. We spend Saturday touring and exploring Block Island before making it back to New London at the end of the day. Dinner is on our own Satuday night.

 

Sunday is open but there are many options to either cycle or train home directly.

 

Sleeping arrangements:

2 rooms left with Queen Beds; 1 room with 2 twin beds; a couch and a day bed for a total of 10 spots.

 

Cost: Includes bag transport to and from New Haven Metro North plus dinner Friday night and 2 nights lodging.

 

Queen Room:

$200 for the weekend for 2022 Season Members

$250 for the weekend for everyone else.

 

Single Bed in shared room:

$100 for the weeekend for 2022 Season Members

$125 for the weekend for everyone else

 

 

Ride Details

Distance 60 - 100 miles
Start Location Grand Central Terminal
Date Friday, August 26, 2022
Meet Time 8:45AM
Start Time 9:00AM
Level All Levels
Speed all speeds
Rider Limit
8 (1 spot left)
Ride Organizer OutCycling

Price

Category 2022 Season Members Network Members
Cost $100 $125

Riders

Dan S.

Graham W.

David W.

Daniel T.

Martin G.

E W

Ekw590@Gmail.Com W.

R P

Reynaldo P.




Comments:


Martin G.

July 15, 2022


Hi there and happy Friday.  I'm very interested in participating in the block island event.  Will the Saturday exploring of block island be on bike?  I'm solo so I'm a little concerned about not having a "buddy" for the weekend.   

Dan S.

July 15, 2022


Hi Martin, this is a new trip for OutCycling so we'll all be figuring it out together. But yes, absolutely, we plan to bike on Block Island on Saturday. Feel free to sign up!

David W.

July 15, 2022


Hi Martin,

we are a inclusive group , no need to be concerned about riding solo. 

Martin G.

July 20, 2022


I am interested in joining for the weekend.  Is there a queen room available?   

Graham W.

July 21, 2022


HI Martin - Yes, Please use this link to register as a single person in a Queen Room:

https://www.outcycling.org/rides/574

 

Once registered we will make sure you are booked into your own room with a Queen bed.  Thanks and look forward to riding with you end of August!

Martin G.

July 21, 2022


Thank you for your assistance.  I'm so excited to join the group for a memorable weekend adventure to block island.  First time for me.   Have a great summer and stay cool.   😎😎😎

Jamie B.

August 13, 2022


Hey folks, is there a queen room available? (Sorry I'm so late to this!)

David W.

August 13, 2022


Hi Jamie,

i believe there is a queen bed available, I would suggest you sign up now to make sure you get it.

Dan S.

August 15, 2022


Yes, there's still one queen room available. You can use the following link if you'd like to book it. As always, first come first served. 

https://www.outcycling.org/rides/574

 

Martin G.

August 15, 2022


Website says that I am registered for the ride and i requested a queen room.  Please confirm that everything is final.  I just received another email asking me to register again?  

Dan S.

August 15, 2022


Hi Martin, yes you are confirmed. But there's another queen room available. The email you received is just an alert that there's a new comment on the ride page. See the comment chain for context. 

Jamie B.

August 16, 2022


Darn. I have work commitments on the Friday I thought I could shift but no luck,  maybe next time. Have a great trip everyone! 

Martin G.

August 18, 2022


Are we planning on having a pre ride briefing some time?  

Dan S.

August 18, 2022


Yes, we are planning a zoom for next Wednesday at 6:30pm. Zoom link to come by email. 

E W

Ekw590@Gmail.Com W.

August 19, 2022


Hi All,  I just registered but its actually myself and my husband so does he have to register separately? And how do I select the room?

Dan S.

August 19, 2022


Hi Evan, thanks for registering. Yes, your husband will need to register separately and we'll reserve the queen room for you two. Thanks!

E W

Ekw590@Gmail.Com W.

August 19, 2022


Husband, Rey Pascual is now registered also - thanks Dan

Martin G.

August 25, 2022


Thanks for the pre call last night.   We decided we around reserve our ferry rides individually.   9.30 to BI 4.30 return?   Is someone sending a link or do we just go to the Jerry site directly?   

Dan S.

August 25, 2022


We decided that we would figure all that out when we're together tomorrow since there's no real urgency. See you then!

Martin G.

August 25, 2022


Sorry for the confusion.  I must have jumped off early.  I ended up buying ferret tix for the 9.30 departure and 4.45 return.  I'll assume it all works out.   Have a great day.  See you all tomorrow.   Have a great day.  Marty 

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A - Speed Freak - Fast paceline ride

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The 'Ride Speed' indicates the target cruising speed on flat roads.