Brewster to the Bronx - Recap
Saturday, December 2, 2023 - Recap
Easy ride down the Putnam (Empire) Trail
~48 or 28 miles
Saturday, December 2, 2023
If you want to get out in nature and have a lovely car-free ride down the Putnam Trail (aka Empire, North County, South County Trail) and you're not afraid of a little cold - this should be a great ride.
We'll be doing the portion of this route starting in Brewster (skipping the first ~40 miles of the route):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38752576?privacy_code=tOoQleWr5ulAN7Jt
It is possible to cut the ride short around mile 28 in Pleasantville, but you should be comfortable with cold weather riding since that's about 3 hours into the ride. It looks like temps will be ~45º at the start and go up to ~55º by the time we get to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx.
The trail is completely paved (this is not a gravel ride).
Even though this isn't a gravel ride, I've cross-listed the ride with Gravel NY. So some non-LGBT folks may be on the ride.
Ride Details
| Team | Winter Riders |
| Distance | ~48 or 28 miles |
| Start Location | Sent to registered members |
| Date | Saturday, December 2, 2023 |
| Meet Time | Sent to registered members |
| Start Time | Sent to registered members |
| Level | B - Steady Eddy |
| Speed | 14-15 mph (~12 mph "Strava speed") |
| Ride Organizer | Jay H. |
Riders
Jay H.
Dan W.
James W.
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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.
December 1, 2023
Good news! The forecast improved since I posted the ride. Temps look like they'll be ~5º warmer and the chance of rain is now really low.
If you're catching MetroNorth at 125, I'll be waiting above 126th Street.
Bob W.
December 1, 2023
I need to cancel... I just tested positive for COVID 😭
James W.
December 2, 2023
Thank you Jay for a great ride! Unlikely good weather, lively conversation, the subdued beauty of the winter woodlands all made for a fantastic day.
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