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This page will be your one-stop-shop for all logistical details for our NY century ride benefitting Autism Speaks. Here you will find a snapshot of what you can expect from the NY ride. More details on B2B NY too follow as we approach the ride. The details are subject to change, so check back regularly throughout the spring for uptates. If you have a pressing question, that isn’t addressed, you can email Matt@biketothebeach.org.

NEW YORK 2011

Ride Snapshot:  Bike to the Beach NY will ride from Union Square, NYC to Westhampton Beach, NY on June 10, 2011.

This will be the second year of Bike to the Beach NY. In 2010, B2B launched the NY leg of the ride on the same day as the annual ride in Washington DC. Twenty-five pioneering riders gathered in the pre-dawn hours at Union Square in Manhattan to set out on a century ride that ended in Westhampton Beach, NY.

We are excited to build on the success achieved by the flagship ride in Washington DC. By tapping into the large and vibrant NYC biking and charity communities, B2B NY hopes to increase awareness for autism through Autism Speaks while inspiring achievement and personal empowerment through the strength of teamwork. Bike to the Beach brings together friends, family, cycling, and the beach all in the name of a great cause. We hope you can join us as a rider, volunteer or donor!

Pre-Ride and Ride Day Schedule:

PRE-RIDE - THURSDAY JUNE 9th

 (6:00-8:00 PM) –Pre-ride Check in

Location: 235 East 34th Street, New York, NY (34th bt 2nd and 3rd).

Riders may pick up their ride day packet including the ride jersey, bike cue sheet, bike number, and more. This is a great opportunity to get a better feel for the event, meet other riders, and make check in easier the day of the ride. If you cannot come on Thursday, you may pick up your ride packet the morning of the ride

RIDE DAY - FRIDAY JUNE 10th

3:30 AM - Events begin  

Location: Union Square West, 15th St and Union Square W.
If you are driving, there is a parking garage located at 100 E 16th St. between Park Ave South & Irving, rates are approximately $40/Day
If you are taking the subway, the 456, NQR, and L trains all stop in Union Square
If you are taking the bus, see (http://tripplanner.mta.info/_start.aspx ) for more info
We will provide a selection of pre-ride snacks (energy bars, fruits etc.) and water for riders to fuel up on as they check in and get ready.

4:00 AM - Riders must arrive at the Starting Line

Riders must allow at least 30 minutes for rider check-in. Each rider will be allowed to check ONE bag with our volunteers at a designated Bag-Drop Table, to be transported to the finish line for pick up (Note: Bike to the Beach cannot and will not take any responsibility for lost or stolen goods. This service is optional, and is provided as a courtesy to the riders.) Also, mechanics from Bike and Roll will be distributing rented bikes which they will be transporting to the starting line, as well as helping with final tune ups for other riders.

Riders must come with the following:

Water bottle
Rear red blinking light
Front white headlight
For those renting we recommend these (http://www.knog.com.au/gear-lights)
Helmet

We strongly recommend the following:

At least one spare tire tube
Fully charged cell-phone
Cash/credit card
Personal Identification (ID)

If you do not have these items you will not be allowed to ride.

4:30 AM – Ride Begins – 1st Leg, 20 miles  

The ride begins with a casual stroll down 2nd Avenue like you’ve never seen it and punctuated with a pre-dawn pedal over the Manhattan Bridge. From there we move through Brooklyn as a group before riding to our first stop at Rockaway Beach.

8:00AM – Second Rest Stop – Long Beach

After this rest stop the group will begin moving at their own pace for the completion of the ride. There will be two more official rest stops as well as some water refills along the way.

11:00 AM – 3:30 PM Riders Cross the Finish Line at Dune Deck

Location: Dune Deck Hotel/Saltwater Grill, 379 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

The Dune Deck & Saltwater Grille will be hosting the finish line this year and as riders cross the finish, there will be water, food, and festivities for all. At the finish our B2B volunteers will be responsible for distributing riders’ bags and Bike and Roll volunteers will be receiving all rented bikes.

This year the Dune Deck will be offering a discounted rate for the weekend for B2B riders, volunteers, and friends (more info below). Everyone is encouraged to stay for the weekend and enjoy some more specials that will be offered by the Saltwater Grille (attached to Dune Deck) and John Scott’s Surf Shack (about half a mile down Dune Road).

3:45 PM – B2B Riders Group Picture, Closing Ceremonies

For Those Returning to NYC:

The nearest LIRR station is Westhampton, which is about 3.7 miles from the finish line (directions to the station will be in your rider packet if you wish to ride your bike to the station). For a detailed train schedule click here: http://lirr42.mta.info/.

For info on other transportation from the finish line to the train station please check back soon.

For Those Staying in Westhampton Beach:

Lodging Deals / Links to area hotels - More Info Coming Soon!

The Dune Deck - http://www.dunedeck.com/

John Scott’s - http://www.therestaurantsweb.com/johnscottssurfshack.html

SATURDAY JUNE 11TH – DUNE DECK FESITIVIES

The Dune Deck is positioned perfectly for a beach weekend for everyone to relax and wind down after the ride. We anticipate another beach football game for those riders who didn’t have enough with the 100 miles and look forward to John Scott’s Luau for the evening.