This one-day bicycle tour of Peconic Bay starts in Mattituck, one of the larger towns on the North Fork. In the summer, it's advisable to beat the tourist traffic by riding counter-clockwise, passing through the Hamptons early in the morning. After riding near the beaches in Southampton and Easthampton, the route turns north , using two short ferry rides to cross Shelter Island , crossing Peconic Bay to the North Fork.From here you'll cycle past farms, and great vistas, not to mention stops for wine tasing. Peconic Bay creates a fork at the tip of New York State's Long Island, with the scenic landscape andwineries on the North Fork and popular Hamptons beach areas on the south fork The Peconic Bay area is primarily flat with a few rolling hills, similar to Cape Cod. A popular bicycle tour of the North Fork is hosted annually by North Fork Century for all rider levels. For more routes on Long Island, check the Long Islands Bikeways page.

One day tour of Peconic Bay

Long Island Cycling  Clubs

Bike Around Long Island  Activities: Founded in 1981, a group of friends, no dues.
 
Climb  Woodbury, mountain bicyclist club. . Beginner rides: 9 a.m. first Sat. of the month at Bethpage State Park, meet at picnic area parking lot; 9 a.m. third Sun. of the month at Cathedral Pines County Park.
Dues: $15 annually, $25 family.

East End Cycling Team, Bellport, 631-286-1829 krebcycle.com. Competitive team racing on Long Island. Meets  6 p.m. Fri. mid-May through August at Suffolk County Community College in Riverhead, 3 levels of skill from beginner to expert.  Dues: $20 membership.

Carl Hart Bicycle Racing Team, 298 Bayville Ave., Bayville NY, Training rides 8:30 a.m. Sat. and Sun. from LIE at Little Neck Parkway; 8:30 a.m. Tue. and Thur. from Beth.page Library parking lot, Powell Avenue,
Dues: $10 per year.

Huntington Bicycle Club, Greenlawn,  Rides for beginners to advanced; weekends and Mon. holidays April-November. Dues: $20 annually, $25 family.

Long Island Bicycle Club, Westbury, Standard rides 9:30 a.m. Sat., Sun. and Mon. March-November from Westbury High School, Post Road, and away trips.Dues: $20 annually, $5 each additional family member.

Massapequa Park Bicycle Club, Massapequa,  Recreational rides for all levels . Racing and multisports in warm weather, mountain biking in winter. Tour of the Hamptons in August 2006 (call for date and fees or check Web site) offers circuits of 25-100 miles, free T-shirt with early sign-up. Dues: $20 annually, $25 family.

Suffolk Bicycle Riders Association,  St. James,  bicycle club with approximately 700 members. . Beginners to advanced, day trips, safety and maintenance classes. Dues: $20 yearly individual, $25 family.

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