First Annual North Fork Soldier Ride
Saturday, September 18, 2010, 9am
Join hundreds of riders on the beautiful East End - North Fork of Long Island in a day of fun and celebration while helping to support our nation's wounded warriors!
Challenge yourself to cycle and raise money for Wounded Warrior Project. Come out to meet, ride with, and honor wounded warriors.
Registration Fees for Riders:
FAQ's
Is this ride only for Serious Riders? No, though serious riders will lead the ride, casual riders are also welcome but should ride toward the rear and always practice riding etiquette! Stay with the pack! Ride Straight! No racing permitted!
Where is Greenport? Greenport is ~20 miles past Riverhead on the North Fork of Long Island. Directions: Long Island Expressway to the end. Bear left onto Route 58. Continue on 58 as it merges with Route 25. Continue 20 miles to Greenport.
Alternative route: Make a left at Love Lane in Mattituck to Route 48 (aka Sound Avenue). Make right on 48. Go ~15 Miles to Route 25 south into Greenport Village.
Parking: Municipal parking runs parallel to Main Street (Route 25) throughout Greenport business district.
Where to Eat?: There are breakfast places surrounding the park. Light breakfast will be served at Mitchell Park ceremony. Light BBQ served at rides end. Great restaurants are everywhere. Claudio's and Crabby Jerry's are supporting the soldiers. Please support them. Water stops with sustenance will be found every few miles along the route.
Are there choices in Ride Loops? Choose from a 5, 12, 30 and 40 mile loops on ride day. Loops will be color coded. Maps and turn by turn instructions will be available at site. Check back at this site for printable maps. 40 Mile loop includes Orient Point back to GP!
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