From NYC · Long Island North Shore · 25A

This full-day version starts in New York City (the George Washington Bridge). The first 29 miles take the faster roads (I-95, the Long Island Expressway and I-295) to reach Glen Cove, where the good part begins. The core stretch, Long Island North Shore · 25A, runs 39 miles to Port Jefferson.

The ride home is the quick way: 60 miles on the Long Island Expressway, the Northern State Parkway and NY-347 back to the city. All in, it's about 128 miles and 5 hours in the saddle, before any stops for gas, food or photos. Plan on a long day and an early start.

Full-day version that starts in New York City: it adds the ride there and back to Long Island North Shore · 25A. Here is what you'll find on the core stretch:

The coastal ride without leaving the metro area, made for clubs from Queens and Long Island: 25A runs the North Shore from Glen Cove to Port Jefferson through Oyster Bay, Huntington, Northport and Stony Brook, past bays, old estates and harbor towns. It's an easygoing cruise, more about scenery than curves, good for an afternoon or for a pack with newer riders. Expect plenty of traffic and lights, and the prettiest stretch is short, so take it easy and stop in Northport or Port Jefferson to eat by the water.