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.
Andrew S.
Peter E.
Jonathan S.
Steve S.
Christian T.
Paul R.
Larry K.
Scott V.
E B
Enrique B.
Christopher M.
Joshua W.
Eric B.
B K
Bryan K.
Steven J.
Ricardo A.
Frankie W.
Lisa L.
M S
Matthew S.
Chris G.
Mark N.
Arjun K.
RIDES AND EVENTS CALENDAR
WED
28
FEB
THU
07
MAR
MON
18
MAR
THU
04
APR
SAT
06
APR
SAT
06
APR
THU
11
APR
SAT
13
APR
SUN
14
APR
SUN
14
APR
SAT
20
APR
SUN
21
APR
SUN
21
APR
SAT
27
APR
SAT
04
MAY
SAT
04
MAY
SUN
05
MAY
TUE
07
MAY
WED
08
MAY
SAT
11
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SUN
19
MAY
SUN
26
MAY
THU
30
MAY
SAT
01
JUN
SAT
01
JUN
SAT
01
JUN
SUN
02
JUN
THU
06
JUN
SUN
09
JUN
SAT
15
JUN
SUN
23
JUN
THU
27
JUN
FRI
28
JUN
SUN
30
JUN
SUN
07
JUL
TUE
09
JUL
TUE
16
JUL
TUE
23
JUL
TUE
30
JUL
FRI
02
AUG
SAT
03
AUG
TUE
06
AUG
TUE
13
AUG
TUE
13
AUG
TUE
20
AUG
THU
22
AUG
TUE
27
AUG
SUN
01
SEP
THU
05
SEP
SUN
08
SEP
SUN
15
SEP
SAT
21
SEP
TUE
01
OCT
FRI
04
OCT
SUN
06
OCT
SAT
12
OCT
SUN
13
OCT
SAT
19
OCT
SUN
20
OCT
SAT
26
OCT
SAT
26
OCT
SUN
27
OCT
SAT
02
NOV
SAT
09
NOV
SAT
09
NOV
SAT
16
NOV
SUN
24
NOV
SAT
07
DEC
SUN
08
DEC
SAT
08
MAR
SAT
15
MAR
WED
19
MAR
SAT
22
MAR
SAT
22
MAR
SAT
29
MAR
WED
02
APR
THU
03
APR
SAT
05
APR
SUN
06
APR
SUN
13
APR
SUN
13
APR
TUE
15
APR
TUE
15
APR
SAT
19
APR
SUN
20
APR
TUE
22
APR
SAT
26
APR
SUN
27
APR
TUE
29
APR
WED
30
APR
SAT
03
MAY
SUN
04
MAY
TUE
06
MAY
WED
07
MAY
SAT
10
MAY
SAT
17
MAY
SAT
17
MAY
SUN
18
MAY
TUE
20
MAY
MON
26
MAY
TUE
27
MAY
SAT
31
MAY
SUN
01
JUN
TUE
03
JUN
FRI
06
JUN
SUN
08
JUN
SUN
15
JUN
SUN
15
JUN
SAT
21
JUN
SUN
22
JUN
TUE
24
JUN
WED
25
JUN
SAT
28
JUN
SUN
29
JUN
TUE
01
JUL
WED
02
JUL
SUN
06
JUL
SUN
06
JUL
TUE
08
JUL
WED
09
JUL
WED
09
JUL
SUN
13
JUL
MON
14
JUL
TUE
15
JUL
WED
16
JUL
SAT
19
JUL
TUE
22
JUL
WED
23
JUL
SAT
26
JUL
SUN
27
JUL
TUE
29
JUL
WED
30
JUL
SAT
02
AUG
SUN
03
AUG
SUN
03
AUG
SAT
09
AUG
SAT
16
AUG
SUN
17
AUG
SAT
23
AUG
SAT
13
SEP
THU
18
SEP
SUN
12
OCT
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.
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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.