Spring Training Series - Ride 5 - Recap
Saturday, May 11, 2019 - Recap
Bear Mountain
80 - 100 Miles
Saturday, May 11, 2019
This is perhaps the most challenging ride of the season due to the climb up Bear Mountain. It's also quite a distance to the mountain, so there is an option to pick up the train in Garrison, NY to return to the city. It's up to you. Enjoy the scenary along the way! Conquer the bear!
Ride 5R – Road Option 65 miles – Train from Garrison, (On Ride With GPS, look for STS19-5R.) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29423905
Ride 5R – Road Option 97 miles, (On Ride With GPS, look for STS19-5R.) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29505167
The Hudson Line – Poughkeepsie train from Garrison to Grand Central will take about 1:20 and cost in the range of $10-15 one way. Make sure to check online for schedule information, fares, etc. as service can change due to construction, particularly so on the weekends.
Remember your MetroNorth / LIRR bike pass if you have one. You can buy one for $5 at ticket booths, onboard trains and by mail. Only some Grand Central windows sell them. You cannot buy online. We recommend that you not board the train without the pass because you may potentially receive a high fine. For more information and some useful tips about bringing your bike on the trian see http://web.mta.info/bike/.
PLEASE NOTE: Start times of Spring Training Series rides will change depending on ride distance and weather.
Ride Details
| Series | Included with Spring Training Series 2019 |
| Distance | 80 - 100 Miles |
| Start Location | Sent to registered members |
| Date | Saturday, May 11, 2019 |
| Meet Time | Sent to registered members |
| Start Time | Sent to registered members |
| Level | A - Speed Freak, B - Steady Eddy |
| Speed | 15mph |
| Hashtag | #STS19Ride5 |
| Ride Organizer | Gregory T. |
Riders
Gregory T.
Larry K.
B K
Bryan K.
Andrew S.
Frankie W.
Lisa L.
Paul R.
M S
Matthew S.
S V
Scott V.
Chris G.
Christopher M.
Mark N.
Jonathan S.
Ricardo A.
Steven J.
Steve S.
E B
Eric B.
Peter E.
Josh W.
E B
Enrique B.
Christian T.
Arjun K.
RIDES AND EVENTS CALENDAR
FRI
22
FEB
TUE
05
MAR
WED
06
MAR
SUN
02
JUN
SAT
22
JUN
MON
01
JUL
THU
04
JUL
THU
04
JUL
SUN
07
JUL
TUE
09
JUL
TUE
09
JUL
TUE
09
JUL
SAT
13
JUL
SAT
13
JUL
SAT
13
JUL
SUN
14
JUL
SUN
14
JUL
SAT
20
JUL
SAT
20
JUL
SUN
21
JUL
FRI
26
JUL
SAT
27
JUL
SUN
28
JUL
SAT
03
AUG
SUN
04
AUG
TUE
06
AUG
TUE
13
AUG
THU
15
AUG
SAT
17
AUG
SAT
24
AUG
SAT
24
AUG
FRI
30
AUG
SUN
01
SEP
TUE
10
SEP
SUN
15
SEP
SAT
21
SEP
SAT
28
SEP
TUE
08
OCT
SUN
03
NOV
THU
07
NOV
SUN
10
NOV
SAT
23
NOV
FRI
06
DEC
SAT
14
DEC
SAT
21
DEC
FRI
27
DEC
SAT
28
DEC
SUN
05
JAN
SUN
23
FEB
SUN
08
MAR
TUE
10
MAR
WED
11
MAR
SAT
14
MAR
THU
26
MAR
THU
30
APR
MON
11
MAY
SUN
17
MAY
MON
25
MAY
WED
27
MAY
SUN
31
MAY
SUN
07
JUN
SUN
21
JUN
TUE
23
JUN
SUN
28
JUN
SAT
11
JUL
SAT
11
JUL
FRI
17
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
25
JUL
SAT
25
JUL
SAT
25
JUL
SAT
25
JUL
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
MON
24
AUG
SAT
29
AUG
WED
09
SEP
SUN
13
SEP
TUE
22
SEP
FRI
09
OCT
SAT
10
OCT
SUN
18
OCT
SAT
24
OCT
SUN
25
OCT
SAT
31
OCT
SAT
14
NOV
RIDE LEVEL KEY
A - Speed Freak - Fast paceline ride
B - Steady Eddy - Moderately paced ride
C - Easy Rider - Gentle paced ride
The 'Ride Speed' indicates the target cruising speed on flat roads.
Comments:
Jay H.
May 6, 2019
Please sign the petition to make the hazardous section of this ride safe for cyclists…
https://www.change.org/p/jhall-njpalisades-org-please-support-a-bike-path-at-the-route-6-traffic-circle-on-seven-lakes-drive
C M
Christopher M.
May 9, 2019
7:45 is pretty tough for those of us riding from brooklyn 😅
Christian T.
May 11, 2019
We have lunch at the "corner deli" in Tallman.
Ride Reviews
Paul R.
A great day and a beautiful ride! The hills were challenging, but the scenery was worth the effort.
I think I was the only one who did the long route. The section of 9W between West Havestraw and Rockland Lake was bleak, congested, and generally unpleasant, but the rest of the route back to Fort Lee was quite nice.
Christian T.
Probably the most beautiful day and ride we ever had!
The route should always include a suggested lunch stop though, for longer rides even additional snack stops for water and such. I heard some riders never stopped for food yesterday and that's almost dangerous to ride without enough food.
The roundabout before heading up to Bear Mountain is officially closed for bikes; later in the summer they usually have rangers to stop cyclists. So it's always a bit risky but the most scenic route.