Name: Tarrytown Brompton Ride
Start: 2024-06-08T14:30:00.000Z
End: 2024-06-08T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Van Cortlandt Park

*It's almost time for the Five Boro Bike Tour!*

The Five Boro Bike Tour has become our traditional kickoff for the NYC summer biking season. In past years we've had 50+ Bromptons join the tour.

**How to Join**
If you want to bike with the group, here's all you need to do:

* [Register for the tour](https://www.bike.nyc/events/td-five-boro-bike-tour/) (note: there are limited spots available at this point)
* Join this meetup to get updates on where to meet and how to attend the Brompton-only after-party.
* We're waiting for Bike NYC to announce which wave we are in, and then will post here about exact meeting point and time. (If you selected "Brompton Mafia" as your team on the registration form you will end up in the same wave as the rest of the group and can start at the same time.)

**Meeting Point**

* We will update the meeting point and time as soon as our wave is announced.
* Tip: As folding bike riders, we can skip the entire line for the Staten Island Ferry and take the Hornblower ferry for $4. This is an amazing benefit for Brompton riders that can save 1-2 hours waiting in line to depart on the ferry! Purchase tickets with the NYC Ferry App ahead of time. Fold your bike and walk right on! All info here: [https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/st-george/](https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/st-george/)

BY ATTENDING this event you ACKNOWLEDGE and ACCEPT the following:

1. I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of bicycling activities and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I further acknowledge that the ride-out will be conducted over public pavements and facilities open to the public, and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected. I further agree and warrant that if, at any time, I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation.
2. I FULLY UNDERSTAND that (a) BICYCLING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH ("Risks"); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the ride-out, the conditions in which the ride-out takes place, or the negligence of others; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I may incur as a result of my participation; (d) I acknowledge that Brompton Bicycle, event organizers, ride leaders, and volunteers will not be liable for any accidents or damages through this ride-out.
3. PHOTO RELEASE: I CONSENT to my voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, for eternity, and release Brompton Bicycle, its successors, assigns and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature.

DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING.

Brompton New York

Dana

Betty

Alison Carlson

Brompton Meeting Point for the Five Boro Bike Tour

New York City Hall

We are excited to invite our Brompton community from the DC area to join us for a relaxed ride from The Fields at RFK along the Anacostia River Trail to a tour and tasting at [Sang Froid Distillery](https://www.sangfroiddistilling.com) in Hyattsville, MD, via the [Aquatic Gardens](https://www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm) and back again. Indoor bike parking is limited/not available at the distillery, so please bring a lock. We are trying to arrange some indoor parking nearby, but let's be prepared for everything. After the tasting, there will be an opportunity to grab food in Hyattsville before heading back via Riverdale Park. The route is mostly flat and on bike trails with only a bit of street in Hyattsville and Riverdale Park. On the way back we'll take the shortcut through Kenilworth Park on dirt/gravel for a few hundred yards.

View the route [here](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46369729).

Route description: this will be a chill ride and an intermediate distance of about 17 miles along the Anacostia River Trail to Hyattsville and back again.

Itinerary:

* 11:15am Gather at Start
* 11:30am Depart The Fields at RFK
* 12:00pm Stop at Aquatic Gardens
* 1:00pm Arrive at Sang Froid Distillery in Hyattsville
* 2:00pm Food stop in Hyattsville (lots of options)
* 2:30pm Depart Hyattsville
* 3:00pm End at The Fields at RFK

Ride level:
Chill / Relaxed
Pace: 20 kph / 12 mph
Distance: less than 30 km / 20mi
There will be several stops along the way. Everyone welcome. No one will be left behind.

All riders who are comfortable with the pace and distance are welcome!

Our Community Rules:

1. All bikes are welcome.
2. Helmets are required. Lights are required if riding in darkness.
3. No one gets left behind!
4. Be kind and encourage others.
5. Welcome new experiences and people.
6. This space is for gathering, not for selling.
7. Update your RSVP if you cannot make it.

BY ATTENDING this event you ACKNOWLEDGE and ACCEPT the following:

1. I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of bicycling activities and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I further acknowledge that the ride-out will be conducted over public pavements and facilities open to the public, and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected. I further agree and warrant that if, at any time, I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation.
2. I FULLY UNDERSTAND that (a) BICYCLING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH ("Risks"); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the ride-out, the conditions in which the ride-out takes place, or the negligence of others; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I may incur as a result of my participation; (d) I acknowledge that Brompton Bicycle, event organizers, ride leaders, and volunteers will not be liable for any accidents or damages through this ride-out.
3. PHOTO RELEASE: I CONSENT to my voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, for eternity, and release Brompton Bicycle, its successors, assigns and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature.

DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING.

Brompton Washington DC

Brompton

Craig Childers

Anacostia River Trail to Sang Froid Distillery via the Aquatic Gardens

The Fields at RFK Campus

Join us for a ***waning gibbous moon* ride and picnic!**

This is a slow short ride with equal emphasis on riding, socializing and enjoying the Toronto evening sky.

**Meeting/Departure**
We'll gather at **Love Park** (SE corner of York Street and Queens Quay West) and depart punctually at 6:15 pm. We will ride west along the Martin Goodman Trail for **10 km**.

**What's a waning gibbous moon?**
May’s full *Flower Moon* reaches peak illumination at **9:53 A.M. (EDT) on** **Thursday, May 23**. On Sunday, the phase of the moon following the full moon is called a *waning gibbous moon.*

Bring a picnic blanket as we'll be reclining in the Humber Bay Shores Park. Sunset is at 8:48 pm and the waning gibbous moon will come up in the east northeast.

**The End**
The group ride will be ‘one way’ to the Park so you can exit after the picnic or whenever you like!

**What to bring for the ride and picnic?**

* Please do the ABC Check *before* the meetup: Air, Brakes, and Chain
* Head light and tail light are essential
* Picnic blanket if you have one
* Food! Bring your own OR there are some cafe choices on Marine Parade Drive
* Beverages

**Washroom?**
It’s Toronto so pack a porta potty … *kidding*! There are public washrooms at nearby Sir Casimir Gzowski Park.

**Safety**
As always safety is paramount and the basis of who we are as a community. Always be respectful amongst each other, motorists, pedestrians, etc. Please ensure your tires are inflated, bike is checked and mechanically sound.

***Did you know?***
Did you see Martin Scorsese’s *‘Killers of the Flower Moon’*? You may be wondering, “What is the Flower Moon?” It is the first full Moon in May!

May’s Flower Moon name should be no surprise; flowers spring forth across North America in abundance this month!

* “Flower Moon” has been attributed to Algonquin peoples, as confirmed by Christina Ruddy of The Algonquin Way Cultural Centre in Pikwakanagan, Ontario.
* May’s Moon was also referred to as the “Month of Flowers” by Jonathan Carver in his 1798 publication, *[Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America](https://archive.org/details/travelsthroughin00carv/page/n8): 1766, 1767, 1768* (pp. 250-252), as a likely Dakota name. Carver stayed with the Naudowessie (Dakota) over a period of time; his expedition covered the Great Lakes region, including the Wisconsin and Minnesota areas.
* Henry David Thoreau sparked the Native American Moon names as well, referencing the Flower Moon and Carver when he [wrote about Native Americans](https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691638072/thoreau-and-the-american-indians).

***Welcome to the fold!***

Brompton Toronto

Janet Joy Wilson

Valentino Cabrera Galván

mandeep gulati

A waning gibbous moon ride & picnic

Love Park

*Save the date! Registration will open 4 weeks before the ride.*

Welcome to the Tarrytown Ride! This is a round-trip ride from Van Cortlandt Park to Tarrytown and back again. The ride is 45-miles, on the South Country Trail portion of the Empire State Trail.

**Meeting Point**
Meet at the bottom of the park side of the stairs of the "Van Cortlandt Park-242 St Station" (last stop on the "1" line).

**The Route**
You can see the portion of the trail we'll ride on the [Empire State Trail Map](https://empiretrail.ny.gov/new-york-city-poughkeepsie/van-cortlandt-park-elmsford). On the map, it's basically from the (3) to the (4).

We're meeting at Van Cortlandt Park and biking up the trail to Tarrytown. We'll have lunch in Tarrytown on the river, then ride back to Van Cortlandt Park. Shortly before the end of the ride, there's a friendly Italian restaurant with a huge outdoor terrace - we plan to stop there for a victory beer (plus pizza, sangria and more).

**The Ride: Intermediate to Advanced**
This is an intermediate to advanced ride. It's a relatively long distance and has one rather steep climb (350-feet over 1.25 miles). Riders should be comfortable with riding 8-10 mph for 1-2 hours with short breaks.

**To Make this an Intermediate Ride**
You can make this an intermediate ride if you take the train home from the half-way point after lunch in Tarrytown. This avoids the 350-foot climb out of Tarrytown. You can take the Metro North line from Tarrytown to Grand Central. The station is right next to our lunch spot.

**Ride Stats**

* Level: Intermediate to advanced
* Start/End: Van Cortlandt Park at the 242nd Street Station (last stop on the 1 line)
* Distance: 45 Miles (or 22 miles if you exit at Tarrytown)
* Speed: Average 8-10 mph
* Elevation gains: 1250 feet (or 650 if you exit at Tarrytown)
* Trails: 99% paved rail trail through the woods. There is a small amount of street riding to the brewery on small town streets.
* Restrooms at mile 0, mile 22, mile 35 (outhouse at mile 17)

**Meeting Point and Timeline - We Depart on Time!**

* 10:30am - MEET at Van Cortlandt Park at the base of the subway stairs
* 10:45am - DEPART on the ride! Please make sure to be on time. This is a longer ride, so we do plan to leave at the official departure time.
* (We'll have breaks on the way in little parks)
* 1:30pm (approximately) - Arrive at Tarrytown, the Barley-on-Hudson restaurant
* 3:00pm (approximately) - Depart Tarrytown, either via bicycle or via Metro North line
* 5:00pm (approximately) - Arrive at La Lanterna Restaurant in Yonkers for dinner and drinks
* 6:30pm - Depart La Lanterna - from here it's 7 miles back to Van Cortlandt Park
* 7:30 - FINISH at Van Cortlandt Park
* You can take the "1" line home, or ride with the group as bike home along the Hudson River Greenway

**What to bring**

* Important: This is a long ride - check your tires before you leave
* Spare inner tube
* Headlamp and rear light (make sure they are charged)
* Enough water and snacks for the first 22 miles - there is only one place to stop along the way
* Sunglasses - sometimes the trail is buggy

**Helpers**
We need a few volunteers so we can spread the work of making this a fun and safe ride. We're looking for sweeps (one for the ride out and one for the ride back), flat fixers, and riders who will bring their electric tire pump. If you'd like to help out with one of these, please comment with your RSVP - thanks!!

**Safety**
Safety is paramount and all riders will be required to wear helmets.
Also please ensure your Brompton is road worthy by inflating tyres with enough pressure or stopping by the Junction or authorized Brompton dealer for a quick checkup.

**Maintain your RSVP**
If you can't come, please cancel so someone on the waiting list can have your place. *If you have a history of "no shows" and canceling last minute we may remove you from the ride in favor of someone from the waiting list.*

**Cancellation**
This ride will cancel in the event of severe weather. If the weather looks uncertain, we will post an update on the morning of the ride by 7:00am.

Oliver

Tarrytown Brompton Ride

Van Cortlandt Park

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