Ride Details
Pre-Ride Planning
Packets
We are planning to host a packet pick-up. Details will be posted here when finalized.
Can’t make packet pick-up? We offer a packet by mail option. To receive the packet, including the jersey, before ride day, participants must opt-in to the packet by mail option by September 5, 2025.
- Day of ride packet pick-up:
Ride day packet pick-up is available. You may pick up your packet at your starting-line.
Ride day gear:
- Bike to the Beach Cycling Jersey (For those who hit the $500 fundraising goal)
- Bike Number with helmet and bag numbers
Paperwork:
- Safety requirements/adjustment overview
- Ride schedule and finish line alternative locations
- Total Cue Sheet
- Starting-line details
Not included in the packet this year:
- Emergency bracelet: these will be given out in at the start line in the pre-screening process
Bike Rentals
We have partnered with Unlimited Biking for bike rental for our event. When booking a bike with Unlimited Biking your bike will be ready for pickup the day before the ride and Unlimited Biking will pick up the bike from you at the finish line. No need to haul your rental from the ride! Book directly on their website.
Bike rentals discounts have been coordinated by Bike to the Beach, and include a two day rental and post ride pick-up at the finish-line.
- The bikes provided are road bikes with water bottle cages.
- Renters are expected to provide THEIR OWN LIGHTS for the bike.
- Rental bikes collected at the Finish Line will be returned by Bike to the Beach at no additional cost.
- Renters wishing to use bike shoes that clip in must provide their own pedals that can be installed by mechanics prior to the day of the event. Pedal changes will not be made at the event.
- Please coordinate directly with Unlimited Biking regarding your rental pick-up. You have two two pick-up options:
Packing and Gearing up
Training
Event Day PLANNING
Ways to Ride
Bike to the Beach offers four (4) methods to ride:
- Solo (on a bike by yourself),
- Tandem (on a bike with another person),
- Relay (switching at the halfway point), or
- Virtually (ride your distance anytime in a 7-day period).
In a relay, one rider will bike the first leg. At the half-way meeting point, the second rider will bike the remaining portion of the ride. Only one exchange is allowed, and participants must provide their own chase vehicles.
Our virtual challenge starts the week before our event and is comprised of seven (7) daily, trackable challenges designed to be fun, engaging, and supportive of our cause. Each challenge participant will receive points for the actions taken. If the participant reaches 1,000 points, rides their goal distance (tracked by STRAVA) and raises $250, they will earn our custom Bike to the Beach jersey and finisher shirt.
START-LINE LOCATIONS
100-Mile Start Location:
Location: Northend Ave and Chambers – 450 North End Ave, New York, NY 10282 (Across from the Battery Park City Gourmet Market) View Map
Start-time: 5:00 AM
- Parking: Parking garages.
50-Mile Start Location:
Location: Long Island Racquet and Fitness (formerly “World Gym”) – 3728 Park Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793 View Map
Start-time: 8:30 AM
- Parking: On site
- LIRR: The LIRR conveniently travels to Wantagh, NY. If you are coming by public transportation, the LIRR Wantagh Stop is a 0.8-mile walk, bike, or Uber ride. Parking is also available onsite at the Wantagh train station.
25-Mile Start Location:
Location: Corey’s Creek Park – 1 Corey Lane Blue Point, NY 11715 View Map
Start-time: 10:00 AM
- Parking: On site
Bag Transportation
- Luggage cannot exceed 20 lbs.
- Do not attach items to the outside of your luggage
- Each participant is limited to 1 piece of luggage
Route Information
Bike to the Beach is not an ordinary bike ride; it’s a destination experience designed to immerse you in the beauty and diversity of the region. While our route isn’t a closed course, rest assured that we’ve meticulously selected bike-safe roads to ensure your safety throughout the entire journey.
Our commitment to your well-being extends to providing police or volunteer support in challenging areas. Fear not, for bike mechanics and chase cars accompany you every mile of the way, ready to offer additional support should you need it. But that’s not all – we’ve strategically placed rest stops approximately every 15 miles, stocked with refreshing beverages, hydration stations, and essential medical aids.
It’s not just a ride; it’s a celebration of camaraderie, exploration, and the sheer joy of pedaling toward the beach on a route designed for safety, adventure, and pure excitement. Join us, and let the thrill of the route ignite your passion for the ride!
Segments: The 100-Mile Ride consists of approximately six (6) legs. Rest stops are stationed along the ride, approximately 15-20 miles apart (exact rest stop locations may change prior to the event). The 50 and 25 mile rides start at rest stops along the 100-mile route so that all riders will ride and finish together.
- Rest Stop #1:
- DC Start: Rita’s Italian Ice: 2163 Defense Hwy., Crofton, MD 21114
- Baltimore Start: Sawmill Creek Park7405 Charley Eckman Lane, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
- Bay to Beach Start: Clabber Hill Furniture and Gift Store, 3401 Church Hill Rd, Church Hill, MD 21623
- Bay Bridge Transfer:
- Pick-up: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- Drop-off: Centreville Middle School: 231 Ruthsburg Rd, Centreville, MD 21617
- Rest Stop #2: Tuckahoe State Park: 13070 Crouse Mill Rd, Queen Anne, MD 21657
- Rest Stop #3: St Luke’s United Methodist Church: 100 S 5th Ave, Denton, MD 21629
- Rest Stop #4: Phillis Wheatley Elementary School: 48 Church St, Bridgeville, DE 19933
- Rest Stop #5: Flames of Holy Ghost Ministry: 18246 McColleys Chapel Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947
- Rest Stop #6: Elks Lodge – 18544 Beaver Dam Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
100-Mile Starting Line
Northend Ave and Chambers – 450 North End Ave, New York, NY 10282 (Across from the Battery Park City Gourmet Market) View Map
50-Mile Starting Line
Long Island Racquet and Fitness (formerly “World Gym”) – 3728 Park Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793 View Map
25-Mile Starting Line
Corey’s Creek Park – 1 Corey Lane, Blue Point, NY 11715 View Map
Finish Line
Tiki Joe’s Smith Point
1 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley, NY 11967 (Map it)
Rest Stop Locations
IMPORTANT:
THERE WILL BE NO SIGNS ON THE ROUTE
MEDICAL/ Mechanical support
This is a fully supported ride with mechanics, chase cars, medics and ride guides to support your journey.
We will include an Emergency Bracelet at the starting line with important phone numbers. Please wear this bracelet to ensure that you can reach ride support and basic first-aid care when it is needed.
CALL 911 for all actual medical emergencies.
Our logistics team prides itself on our support and response time. If at any point in the ride you need mechanical sup- port, call one of the provided phone numbers, and we will come assist you.
There are three levels of issues on ride day:
- Minor issues: Flat tires and other small adjustments can typically be fixed in a few minutes on site.
- Mid-Complexity issues: For wheel or brake issues, we
will commonly shuttle you to the next available rest
stop. This allows our professional team of mechanics
the space, time, and resources they need to work
through your bike’s issues. - Major issues: For significant issues that arise on the ride, we may swap out your bike or exchange a part, putting you on our equipment so that you can continue the ride without having to stop. There is limited capacity to address major issues, but such issues will be addressed when possible.
- Please ensure that you have tire irons, bike tubes, a CO2 cartridge or pump with you throughout the ride and that you start the ride on equipment that is ready for a long ride (i.e. – do not start the ride with tires with holes in them, etc.).
- If you are starting at our 100-mile starting line, there will NOT be mechanic support at the starting line, so it is important that your bike is “ready-to-ride” when you start the event. The mechanic team will be positioned at the 1st rest stop and on the route. This policy ensures that we leave at the planned start time and our mechanic support team is able to support the riders on the road as soon as the event starts.
The safety of our riders is our top priority at all of our events. We are proud to partner with Moto Medx. They have quali- fied and clinically experienced Registered Nurses, Paramed- ics, and Emergency Medical Technicians ready to deliver reliable medical support for our events.
Bike Safely
SAG Support
We have SAG (“Support and Gear”) vehicles along the route to assist you in any way needed. You will be given a BLUE bracelet with important numbers, including road support and EMS support.
Please ensure that you have tire irons, bike tubes, a CO2 cartridge or pump with you throughout the ride and that you start the ride on equipment that is ready for a long ride (i.e. – do not start the ride with tires with holes in them, etc.).
If you are starting at our 100-mile starting line, there will NOT be mechanic support at the starting line, so it is important that your bike is “ready-to-ride” when you start the event. The mechanic team will be positioned at the 1st rest stop and on the route. This policy ensures that we leave at the planned start time and our mechanic support team is able to support the riders on the road as soon as the event starts.
Event Day PLANNING
Finishline Information
Tiki Joe’s Smith Point
1 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley, NY 11967 (Map it)
Celebrate your ride at the perfect waterfront finish line—Smith Point Beach! Enjoy the stunning ocean views as you revel in your accomplishment. While Tiki Joe’s will be closed, our team will host a family-friendly festival right on the beach, featuring live music, refreshing drinks, and delicious food. It’s the ultimate spot to relax, connect, and celebrate after an incredible ride!
The finish line will have a variety of activities to keep the whole family entertained. Lunch will be available for all participants.
FINISH LINE FESTIVITIES:
- Finish line photo opp
- Food & refreshments
- Live Music
- Resource Fair
FINISH LINE AWARDS:
All participants will receive the following:
- Complimentary cooling towel
- Finisher medal
Those who hit the $500 fundraising goal will receive the following gear:
- Sunglasses
- Post-ride shirt
- Two complementary drink tickets
Post-Ride Planning
GETTING HOME FROM THE FINISH
Participants are highly encouraged to arrange transportation with loved-ones for the return to the starting line. However, we will offer two bus options:
- LIRR SHUTTLE: A shuttle to the Mastic-Shirley LIRR station from 12:00 – 5:00 PM
- STARTING-LINE BUS: A bus back to each staring-line at 5:00 PM. Bike transportation is included in the shuttle.
Bikes on LIRR Trains
The LIRR allows bikes on trains. On weekends, up to eight bikes are permitted per train. Look for “bicycle trains” on the timetable, marked with a bike symbol and a plus sign, as these accommodate more than eight bikes.
Train Schedule
The October 2025 LIRR scjhedule has not been release, but you can find the most up-to-date Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) schedule for the Montauk brank on the LIRR timetable website. Please research the best train option for your plans. It’s important to confirm departure times closer to ride day, as LIRR schedules can change.
FINISH LINE TRANSPORTATION DEADLINES
One bus is available (with a stop at each starting line) at 4:00 pm on ride day. Buses will stop at the 25 and 50 mile start-lines, as well. Please report to the bus loading area by 3:30 PM to ensure a timely departure.
Unlimited Biking is managing the bike transportation associated with the bus.
Bus transportation must be reserved and paid for online before midnight on September 4, 2025. The cost (which includes BOTH bus and bike transportation)is:
8/4/25
9/4/25
50 & 100-Mile Start
$50
$70
25 Mile Start
$30
$50
Ensuring the bus leaves on-time:
If you are scheduled to ride the bus, it is important to maintain a cycling pace that allows you to arrive by 3:30 PM. If you are unable to do so, you MUST contact ride support and arrange to be moved forward by one of our SAG vehicles.
This is your responsibility. We highly advise calling early in the ride, rather than later, if your pace will result in a finish time after 3:30 PM. For example, request a pickup to move from Rest Stop 4 to Rest Stop 6, so you can ride the last leg on your own, rather than riding to Rest Stop 5 and then being taken to the finish. To keep our SAG vehicles available on the road, we will have more SAG vehicles available for rest stop-to-rest stop transportation than for rest stop-to-finish-line transportation.
Bike Loading for Bus Transportation
Bikes will be transported in a truck that follows the bus. It is crucial to keep the bikes meant for bus transportation separate from those riders will take home on their own.
After completing your ride, hand your bike directly to the Unlimited Biking team. They will be managing the bike transportation service this year.
- Ensure your bike is labeled with the correct information: Your name, Your start location, Your bus number
- Placement of Bikes: Make sure your bike is placed in the designated area for loading onto the bus trucks. This step is critical for on-time departure and ensuring your bike returns with you.
BIKE PACKING AND PROTECTION
Bike to the Beach, in partnership with Unlimited Biking, will take every precaution to protect bikes during transportation, typically wrapping them in moving blankets and/or securing them to prevent movement.
Our team and volunteers handle your bike with care while loading and transporting it. If you’re concerned about potential scratches, we encourage you to bring extra packing materials to further protect or pack your bike yourself.
Please note that Bike to the Beach is NOT responsible for any damage to bikes or bike accessories incurred during transportation. We strongly recommend that you remove any accessories from your bike prior to loading.