Bethpage Introductory Ride - 3rd Annual Retro Bike Ride

This will be a Bethpage Introductory ride; an opportunity to learn the maze of trail markings within the park.

This will be our 3rd Annual Retro Bike ride. Bring your oldest, but in GOOD RIDING CONDITION mountain bike for this event. We will stay on the easiest trails.

Arrive by 8:45AM so we can brief and complete the waivers so we can and roll by 9:00am.

NOTE: If it's precipitating at 8:00am and beyond, the ride will be canceled.

Depending on group size and pace, ride can last about 2 hours but with a bailout opportunity back at the Parking Area halfway through. First half of ride will be Beginner - second half will introduce some Intermediate trail segments.

Meeting at the center island in the Bethpage State Park Staging Area / parking lot by the picnic areas, restrooms, ball fields and playground. Look for the Dark Grey Minivan with a CLIMB Ride Today sign on the windshield, to the Right of the Island.

Ride waivers will be available on site and will be required to be filled out to participate.

Be prepared to pay the $8 Vehicle Use fee, currently via parking lot pay station (April through November) unless you have the Empire Passport.

Helmet and eye protection are conditions of participation.

Bring water and a bike in good working order - we carry limited tools / parts.

Stick around after the ride for some Gatorade & Snacks, sponsored by Brands Cycle & Fitness in Wantagh, NY.

Hope to see ya there!