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5/16 Biking, BBQ, Volleyball & Fun Location: North County Bike Trail & FDR State Park Westchester County, NY—1 Hr from NYC RSVP Deadlines Early Bird Deadline - Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Final Deadline - Sunday, May 9, 2010 Please Answer All Questions on the RSVP form ACTIVITIES DURING THE EVENT: ** BIKING ALONG A SCENIC, PAVED, LEVEL & DEDICATED BIKING TRAIL ** STANDARD, ADVANCED & EXTENDED RIDES AVAILABLE ** BIKE RENTALS & HELMETS AVAILABLE ( most people will be renting bikes) ** VOLLEYBALL ** BASKETBALL ** FRISBEE ** NATURE & LAKE WALKS ** BBQ - Weather Permitting—(Carnivore & Vegetarian Friendly!) FAQ & Ride Details Page - Full descriptions and details of the 3 bike rides, what you should bring, what is the level of kashrut and more information than you ever really wanted to know...Let us know if anything has been missed of substance so we can include it. DIRECTIONS - Here is a google map link to the biking location and the FDR State Park—stay tuned for more specific directions. EVENT DESCRIPTION I am pleased to announce my 1st Annual Biking Event. This event will be biking along the North County Bicycle Trailway, a stunning and scenic biking trail in Westchester County, which is 1hr to 75 minutes north from New York City. This bike path is very pretty and picturesque, mostly level, has some nice natural/wetland areas and forest views along the way and crosses over the Croton Reservoir on a dedicated bike bridge, with spectacular views. It follows along an old railroad route, the Old Putnam and it’s one of the better bicycle trails in the entire New York area! This bike trail is also fairly easy to do because its a dedicated and paved trail which is fairly flat and easy to bike along. Its like going on a hike with a bike! The Standard ride is suitable for beginners who are comfortable riding a bike, event if you haven’t done so in years! We will be renting bikes and helmets for most folks, so don’t worry if you have a working bike or not. See below for all of the details. I hope to make this an annual event similar to our boating event and various weekends, so help me know if you like this kind of event by signing up ASAP! We will be based in the lovely FDR State Park for the entire day which is about 3 miles from the bike trail, where we will have a late afternoon BBQ. Folks will also be able to play volleyball, basketball or frisbee,go on nature and lake walks in the park and then we will end the day with a Kosher BBQ for omnivores, carnivores and vegetarians. Please RSVP quickly, as this will sell out, possibly by the early bird deadline. Don’t delay or you will be closed out. I will set up a waiting list, in case of cancellations. SIGN UP - Complete the RSVP form here, and sending in your deposit (see Costs, below). PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ANSWER ALL RELEVANT QUESTIONS. THIS HELPS MAKE THE WEEKENDS BETTER AND SIMPLER TO RUN. PICTURES I have posted over 40 pictures of the ride and park here. BIKE RENTALS, RIDES Since its hard to get people's bikes to the event, most of you will need to rent bikes. I am having someone bring enough bikes for the group. I will make a reasonable effort to pair up drivers and riders, but its hard enough finding people a ride to the event, let alone for their bikes, so even though i give people an option to bring their own bike, assume you will not likely be able to do so unless you or a friend drives and brings a bike rack for your bikes. EVENT DETAILS This event has several parts to it: 1. THREE BIKING GROUPS A) STANDARD RIDE (15 MILES, all on the paved bike trail, most bikes will be rentals) B) ADVANCED RIDE (40 MILES, all on the paved bike trail, most bikes will be rentals) C) EXTREME RIDE (50 - 55 miles, with 15+ miles of road riding, using your own bike, starting from the Upper West Side, riding to FDR State Park and then to a train station to go home) For more details of the Rides, including full descriptions, go to my Bike Rides & FAQ Page here. 2. FDR STATE PARK - VOLLEYBALL, FRISBEE, BOATING, SWIMMING, ETC FDR State Park is a beautiful state park with some lovely grounds and picnicking areas. For folks Once we return from the biking and get to the park ( probably no earlier than 2PM) people can play various sports like volleyball, frisbee and basketball at nearby courts. There is a pretty lake and some short nature walks in the area that you can visit as well. Please indicate your preferred activities on the RSVP form. Select the ones you are most likely to want to do. NOTE: Be aware that there is an $8 per car entrance fee for the FDR State Park, which is in addition to any of my rates. I have included this fee in the passenger rate for those getting a ride. Drivers who take 3 passengers will be reimbursed for their full costs. 3. BBQ IN LATE PM - We will be having an early dinner BBQ from about 4 to 6pm. People who do not wish to bike can also choose to come just for the park activities and the BBQ. Just let me know below when you sign up that you are doing this. Also, realize that its less likely that I can get you a ride if you do not come for the day with us. So if you want to come only to the BBQ, you will most likely need to get a ride there. Helping at the event As with all my events, we expect people to help out at various points, especially during the BBQ, so don't be surprised when we ask you for help! If you want to help leading a bike ride, or extra during the BBQ for a reduced rate, let me know in the form. If you are selected, I will be in touch with you directly closer to the event. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? Lunch, at least 1 liter of water, sunscreen & bug spray ( you never know this time of year!), comfortable shoes & clothing for biking and playing sports/boating/swimming, a small backpack/bag to enable you to carry your lunch and water while biking, a bathing suit if you plan to go swimming, a helmet if you bring your own bike, etc. Also, as we get closer and I know the weather, I might advise people to bring a sweater and a wind breaker - it gets colder when you ride, unless its really hot - you will appreciate it if its needed! For more info on potential things to bring, see the FAQ page. EVENT 411 DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2010 LEAVING & RETURN TIME: 8:30 AM - this is the time we will leave from Manhattan, Queens & Northern NJ - people coming from Brooklyn, Central NJ & Long Island will need to leave at 8:15 AM. We will meet in the park between 9:30 & 10AM. Given the logistics of sorting out registration and all the bikes for folks, please arrive within this window so you don't miss out! We will most likely leave the park around 6 or 7PM and get back to the city between 7 & 8:30 PM. For more details, check out my FAQ for this event, with information on biking beginners, kashrut, what you need to bring, etc. COSTS & DEPOSITS: Early Bird Rates - RSVPs from Thursday, April 29 to Tuesday May 4 BIKE RENTAL, BBQ and Any Sports $49 - Adult $30 - Child (Age 9 to 14) BBQ & Any Sports ( bring your own bike and helmet) $25 - Adult $15 - Child $75 - 2 adults and up to 4 children under 17 STANDARD RATES - RSVPs from Wednesday, May 5 to Sunday, May 9 BIKE RENTAL, BBQ and Any Sports $59 - Adult $35 - Child (Age 9 to 14) BBQ & Any Sports ( bring your own bike and helmet) $35 - Adult $20 - Child $99 - 2 adults and up to 4 children under 17 RSVP NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, MAY 9 DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT TO RSVP: In order to complete your reservation, you must make a $10 deposit ($20 for couples and families), postmarked or sent to paypal by the deadlines at the top of this page. You will pay the balance of the monies at the event itself, via cash or check. RSVP deposits are refundable until May 9. Thereafter, you will need to find someone to take your place if you can’t make it to the event. DO NOT PAY THE ENTIRE AMOUNT VIA PAYPAL. PAYPAL CHARGES A GOOD DEAL OF FEES SO WE WANT TO SAVE YOU SOME MONEY VIA THIS METHOD. PAYMENT METHODS - CHECK OR PAYPAL You may pay in one of two ways, via check or via paypal. Via Check: please send the payment/deposit , made out to “David Brotsky” and mail it to: David Brotsky c/o Sharon Zavodnick 325 North 3rd Avenue Highland Park, NJ 08904 In order to get the discounted rate for a given deadline, you need to have your deposit payment postmarked by the deadlines above. $10 deposit required for individuals, $20 for couples and families. Via Paypal Go to the RSVP Form here, and you will be able to pay the RSVP via paypal, and then fill out the questionnaire. $10 deposit required for individuals, $20 for couples and families. In order to get the discounted rate for a given deadline, you need to make your deposit payment into paypal by the deadlines above. Deposits are not refundable after May 9, unless you secure someone to take your place. RAIN IN THE FORECAST WILL CANCEL THIS EVENT. THIS EVENT MIGHT SELL OUT DEPENDING ON HOW MANY BIKES WE NEED TO RENT, SO SIGN UP ASAP! SEE YOU AT THE EVENT!! RSVP NO LATER THAN SUNDAY MAY 9, 2010 (Mother’s Day). PS. Feel free to send this to GOOD friends, but DO NOT BROADCAST this your list - This is not a 'public' event. FAQ & Ride Details Page - Full descriptions and details of the 3 bike rides, what you should bring, what is the level of kashrut and more information than you ever really wanted to know...Let us know if anything has been missed of substance so we can include it. DIRECTIONS - Here is a google map link to the biking location and the FDR State Park—stay tuned for more specific directions. |
