YOUR MONTHLY UPDATE
SEPTEMBER 2024
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SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING - September 19 |
COOKIE RIDE - September 28 |
OCTOBER HAPPY HOUR MEETING - October 10 |
SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
911 Memorial Trail
The speaker will be Bruce White, the organizer of the 9/11 Memorial Trail Tours. He will be speaking about the 2025 plans and the 2026 25th Anniversary event planning, coinciding with the 250th birthday of the United States. Light refreshments will be served. |
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COOKIE RIDE RETURNS!
Saturday, September 28
The Cookie Ride is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, with a rain date of September 29. It is being combined with the New Member Ride, which was rained out in the spring. Rides at all levels will be posted, with cookies to enjoy after the ride. Stay tuned for more details on this ride. Location is Pascack Brook County Park, 150 Emerson Road, Westwood, NJ.
Volunteers needed to buy the cookies and set out cookie trays for returning riders. If you can help, contact:
Scott Avitabile
(646) 338-0819
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
BTCNJ Fall Events
September 28: Cookie Ride, described above.
October 10: Happy Hour membership meeting. Miller's Ale House, time and cost to be determined.
November 14: Annual membership meeting at the Ridgewood Library. Speaker to be determined; light refreshments.
December 12: Annual pot luck supper at the Ridgewood Library.
January 9, 2025: Year in Review membership meeting at the Ridgewood Library; light refreshments.
January 18, 2025: Anniversary Party a.k.a Bike Prom, Indian Trail Club, Franklin Lakes, NJ; time and cost to be determined.
Volunteers are needed to shop for and set up refreshments for the meetings held at the Ridgewood Library. The Club will reimburse you for the cost of refreshments. Contact Scott Avitabile ( [email protected]) to volunteer. |
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YEAR IN REVIEW
Start Submitting Your Photos Now!
First and foremost, thank you for your submissions; they are very much appreciated. Your photographs are essential to creating a successful, fun, and motivating YIR video. However, the number of pics submitted to any one category can be overwhelming. It would be extremely helpful to self-edit before uploading them into Cluster. If you have duplicate or closely-matching shots, please only submit the best one. Please be conscious of the number of shots you submit of yourself, of you and your significant other, of the group you typically ride with, and the shots of your bikes in various settings. Again, pick only a few that you think are the best. Also, please refrain from adding technically unusable shots, i.e., out of focus or too dark. Your photos will get color-corrected and cropped if deemed necessary. Videos can also be added to the appropriate subjects.
Please read all the category options before selecting where to place your pics. There are some additional titles to help with the editing process. Clicking on the orange button below will give you access to all the categories.
Category Links for 2024
Cookie/New Members Ride
Ramapo Rally Campgaw Shots
Ramapo Rally Volunteers with Riders
Ramapo Rally Volunteers & Support People
Ramapo Rally Riders
Eat to Ride, Ride to Eat
Cape Cod Tour
Amagansett Weekend Tour
Vermont and the Adirondacks Tour
Pioneer Valley Tour
Chamber Music, Riding & Camping Tour
Italy Tour
The Wonders of Eastern PA Tour
Heart of Ohio Tour
Southern Vermont Tour
Three Days in the Saddle Tour
Tallahassee FL Tour
BTCNJ Picnic
General Club Rides
Bike Prom
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SAFETY AND ADVOCACY
Promote the 4-Foot Passing Law
The New Jersey Department of Transportation wants your suggestions on where to place road signs to promote the 4-Foot Passing Law. An example of a good place for a sign is Route 202 North at the intersection of Changebridge Road or Route 202 South at the intersection of Indian Hill Road.
Submit your suggestions to Harold Leibovitz ( [email protected]) for forwarding to DOT. |
OPEN BOARD POSITIONS
Starting December 2024
There are several open positions on the Club Board for the coming year: Rally Chair, Special Events, and Tours. If you are interested in taking on any of these roles, please contact David
Goldstein.
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D RIDES CONTINUE
Lead one now!
As a club, we want to ensure we are servicing all our categories as best we can. Starting May 1, ride leaders will earn two points for leading a D ride. To qualify, the ride must have signed-up riders who actually go out on the ride and who are not from the same household (as stated in Club rules for earning points). The two-point reward will continue through September. If this strategy is effective in increasing the number of D rides, the two-point reward for leading D rides may continue into the fall. |
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SEPTEMBER SAFETY TIP
This Month's Topic Is...
...stamping out riding in the middle of the road.
This riding season, we’ve seen an increased number of people riding in the middle of the road. Riding in the middle of the road endangers everyone, violates state law and goes against Club policy. The Board asks for your help in eliminating this problem.
-- Ask your Ride Leader to speak to riders who continually ride in the middle of the road
-- Report unsafe riders to the Rides Captain, Keith Schlanger, or Safety and Advocacy Chair, Harold Leibovitz.
For more information on riding in the middle of the road, please see the article in this month’s Masterlink and Safety Tip of the Month.
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CLUB MERCHANDISE
Free shipping until September 20!
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GOT SOMETHING CYCLING RELATED TO SELL?
Get your listing in front of club members!
Simply send a description of your item, price, photo, details you want to share and contact information to [email protected] by the 8th of August to be included in that month's news update.
There are 5 ads in this issue. If one of the ads is yours, please be aware that the ads run for one issue of this newsletter unless you request that the ad be carried over for one additional month. Please contact [email protected] if the object you've advertised has been sold.
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Trek Pilot Bike
Sold by Lorraine Henderson
Trek Pilot is 50-52 centimeters, good for someone 5-5’6. Carbon fiber. Good condition. Asking $500. Purchased and serviced by Cosmic Wheel.
Contact:
(201) 621-3218 |
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Yakima 3-Bike Rack
Sold by Bob Goodfriend
Yakima Joe Pro 3-trunk or hatchback mounted 3-bike rack. Suggested retail price is $149. Asking $50 or best offer.
Contact:
text (201) 741-4563
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Cannondale Synapse Bike
Sold by Renie Gaddie
Asking $1,000 (negotiable).
Carbon bike, 56 cm. 2016 bike includes RS11 wheels, 105 drivetrain and brakes, FSA gossamer crankset, Continental Gatorskin tires, Serfas gel seat, wide range M7000 cassette upgrade, Ultegra rear derailer, upright stem, Quad Lock phone mount, bottle cages X2, Expedo platform lightweight pedal, bell.
Contact:
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Trek 750 Multirack Bicycle
Sold by Laura Haftek
Asking $225
MINT CONDITION! Vintage! Like NEW!
19” Frame
21 Speed – Perfect for trails or road!
Steel – great all-around bike
Fully Loaded with accessories worth over $100:
Brand new computer, Bell/Compass, Pump, Rear Bike Rack, Water Bottle Cage, New Tires
Contact:
(201) 264-6408 |
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Cycling Clothing
Sold by Mike Pinker
I’d like to unload my horde of bicycle clothing accumulated over 25+ years of riding. Most of it is pretty high-end; all of it is in great shape and well taken care of. My stash covers all seasons and all weathers, is sized either men's medium or large, depending on the brand, and is clean and ready to use. Contact me for more details.
Contact:
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BTCNJ e-Newsletter is accepting BTCNJ Member classified goods and services.
Content must demonstrate a benefit to members, and must be cycling related.
Please submit content for newsletter inclusion no later then the 8th of the prior month to [email protected].
BTCNJ retains the right to authorize or limit content as deemed best for its membership |
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