Empire State Ride Long Island is taking place on Saturday, July 22 in Oyster Bay. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
Please allow at least 30 minutes to check in, check out our vendors – including free bike checks from Trek – and get ready to ride. There will be a Nassau County Police Department escort up West Shore Road, so you will want to depart on time.
Start time: 7:30 a.m
Start time: 9 a.m
Start time: 10 a.m
Each of the routes have rest stops along the way for you to refuel with cold beverages and snacks. Be sure to stop at the rest stops at Centre Island (10 mile route), Tappan Beach (62 mile route) & Brookville Church (25 & 62 mile routes). Bathroom facilities are also available at all three locations.
Join us starting at 7 a.m. for bagels and coffee! Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your designated start time to allow time to check-in, visit our partner tents for awesome perks and giveaways including a complimentary bike check from Trek, and get ready to ride.
Check-in is located at the historic post office brick patio across from the bandstand at 1 Shore Avenue, Oyster Bay. Bring your barcode at check-in to receive everything you need to ride, including your rider wristband, goodies bag and more.
Additionally, there will be a brief opening ceremony before each ride departs. The program is a reminder of the impact we are making through Empire State Ride Long Island.
Please use the parking lot at Beekman Beach in Oyster Bay.
This event will take place rain or shine so dress for the weather. If a severe weather pattern arises, the ESR Long Island team will notify riders. Safety is our number one priority, please review our safety guidelines before hopping on your bike.
Wear your helmet. It is a required to participate.
Announce when you pass fellow riders and use hand signals.
Follow traffic laws.
You’ll be riding on open roads, so follow the rules of the road. Stay on the shoulder when available or to the extreme right side of the road to allow cars to pass.
Obey signs and red lights.
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For additional questions regarding the event, please email us at empirestateride@roswellpark.org.
