Once again this year, we’ll be holding our annual Food Drive at the November Club meeting on November 13. All food and monetary donations will be delivered to the Tri-Boro Food Pantry to help support local families in need.

Items most needed include:

- Supermarket Gift Cards
- Canned Meat (Tuna, Chicken)
- Canned Soup
- Canned Vegetables & Beans
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Pasta & Tomato Sauce
- Cereal & Oatmeal
- Canned Fruit
- Cleaning Supplies

Every contribution makes a difference, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity.  Click below for more information about the Tri-Boro Food Pantry.

THANK YOU, SPONSORS
Member Discounts!

Two of our Rally sponsors have 20 percent discount offers for club members.  Go to the Club web site and select Membership>Offers for details and discount codes.

Mountrax -- Foot and back massagers at a 20% discount. (Chuck  White, co-chair of the Rally, is a big fan of the back massager!)

Tri-Eye  -- Biking glasses at a 20% discount. BTCNJ is receive an additional $10 for each pair purchased. 

September 17 - 29, 2026

13 days, $3,680 inclusive
average daily road miles/elevation: 34 mi, 2800'

Embark on an immersive cycling adventure traversing the rugged,
breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture and ancient wonders of Crete,
Greece's largest and most diverse island. From the north coast you’ll cross into the wild beauty of Crete's interior, pedaling through olive groves, vineyards and verdant valleys before ascending into the majestic White Mountains. Cycling over towering mountain passes, we’ll descend into traditional mountain villages unchanged for centuries. Once on the
southern coast the landscape transforms, revealing glorious pristine
beaches, steep rugged gorges and grand Minoan ruins perched on rocky
cliffs. Ride epic cycling routes, savor legendary hospitality, indulge in
Greece’s top culinary destination, soak up the Mediterranean sun and
experience the rich tapestry of folk culture that is Crete.

Contact:

Bruce Rayvid

(212) 966 - 5980

(508) 456 - 6891

Tour One: Acadia:  Rocky Coastal Maine-- June 1-9, 2026

This is a fixed base tour in Bar Harbor Maine.  It will begin with an orientation meeting in the evening of Monday June 1.  It will include 5 days of road rides, one day cycling on the Park's Carriage Paths, and one day off to explore the area.  The routes cover the following areas:

Seal Cover, Northeast Harbor, Sargeant Drive--40 miles, 2864 feet of elevation gain
Acadia Park Loop--28 miles, 2085 feet, or 36 miles, 3215 feet (including optional Cadillac Mountain climb)
Swan's Island Adventure--55 miles, 3500 feet
Bass Harbor Loop--50 miles, 3015 feet
Schoodic Peninsula--37 miles, 2053 feet
Carriage Paths--up to 35 miles, varied terrain


TOUR TWO: New York's Tug Hill and the Thousand Island Area-May 15-May 23, 2026

This tour has stays in Syracuse, Boonville, Saket's Harbor, Clayton and Alexandria Bay.  7 riding days, one day off
Total mileage--396 miles, Total elevation gain--13,000 feet

Further information on both tours will be available as of October 19 at
Current Tours - HeartCycle Bicycle Touring Club. Registration begins on October 26. Tours fill up quickly.
Contact:

Patty Menz

SPEAKING OF TOURS....

The BTCNJ Executive Board voted to allow ads for trips in the monthly newsletter.  There will be a separate section of advertisements each month of members looking for other members to join them on bike trips, including non-BTCNJ trips. If you would like to place an ad, send the details to [email protected], including:

- location of the trip
- number of days
- cost of the trip
- description of the rides offered (mileage and terrain)
- road or off-road trip
- signup due date

When you submit the ad, you may attach 1 photo in jpg format.  The ad should be written in the body of your email, not attached as a Word or other type of file.  Questions?  Contact [email protected]

Two used IRONCASE hard shell bike boxes for worry-free air travel. Three layers of 2" thick foam inside a hard plastic clamshell case to protect your carbon fiber bicycle when shipping or traveling by air. Easy to maneuver using the handle-strap and robust wheels. Fits easily in most hatchbacks, making taxi rides to and from the airport a breeze. Good Condition

Go to https://www.tricoironcase.com/ for more information,

Will sell them separately.

Contact:
[email protected]
(518) 325-3869

Any bike $150.  

Proceeds go back into the free bicycle giveaway program (5100 bikes so far) to purchase parts and supplies.  Pick up in Scotch Plains.  All bikes have been refurbished and are ready to ride.  Some do not have pedals but I can provide double sided SPD pedals or flat pedals for test rides.  

1) Lemond Versailles – 51cm Carbon frame and fork, full Ultegra group,  speed double, like new condition, no pedals  (pictured).

2)Cannondale CAAD7 57cm C-T Aluminum Frame, carbon fork, 10 speed triple STI, mixed Shimano components, good condition, some scratches, includes pedals.

3)GT Vengence time trial bike, full Shimano 600 group (pre-Ultegra) 8 speed double STI, 650mm wheels, Syntace aerobars, aluminum frame, carbon fork, set up for person 5’10-6’ but can be made a little shorter, excellent condition, no pedals.

4)Look – 56cm C-C, carbon tubes bonded lugs, aluminum fork, Shimano CXP-30 rims, Ultegra hubs, mixed Shimano components, new Claris STI shifters, 8 speed double, included pedals and seat pack.  Good condition.

5)Specialized Dolce Sport – 51cm, aluminum frame and fork, mixed Shimano components, 9 speed STI triple, new tires, cycle-cross brake levers, 2 bottle cages, seat pack, bar mirror, no pedals, excellent condition.

6)Trek 1220 – 56cm C-T, Shimano RSX drivetrain, 7 speed triple, Shimano 105 hubs and brakes, aluminum frame, steel fork, includes seat pack, pump, bottle cage, front light, no pedals.  Good condition, some scratches and blemishes.

7)Windsor Dover – 56cm C-T, aluminum frame, steel fork, Shimano Sora STI 8 speed triple. Includes computer and pedals,  Very good condition.

8)Specialized Secteur – 56cm, aluminum frame and fork, Shimano Sora STI 9 speed double, includes bottle cage, no pedals, good tires.  Very good condition.

Contact:

Sold by William Kolano

Size medium. Fits from 5’8” to 5’10”. GRX electronic shifting. 1X- 40 ring 10-46 cassette. Zipp 303 Firecrest wheels. Thirteen months old. Never crashed or dropped. $3,000 firm. Including titanium bottle cages. Saddle bag and Garmin mounts not included. Located in Hunterdon County.

Contact:
[email protected]

Selling a brand new bike trainer, out of the box but never used. I ended up sticking with my Peloton setup at home, so never got around to using this. Great for indoor rides now that the weather’s cooling down! Pickup options in Hoboken until November 15 or Summit after November 15.  Price TBD.

(203)  524 - 9725 

$50 or best offer.  Adapter fastens to rear wheel hub of most bikes and then clips or unclips with a pin and safety strap. Grandchildren now too big! 

(201) 741 - 8246  

$5000 Firm
Electronic Shifting: SRAM Force AXS D2, 12 speed
Single Derailleur: SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2, 44T max cog
Color: Bronze Age/Carbon Smoke Matte
Size : XS (approx. Rider Height: 4'8" - 5'2"; Inseam: 26”-29”)
Condition: Like New (purchased in March of 2025) Low Miles

• Carbon wheels with tubeless tires
• 60mm stem replaced with 80mm stem
• Charger and extra battery included.
• Rear rack mount included (rear light mount not included).

Shimano Cycling shoes with cleats
RCIW
Size 40.
Used one time
Lower price $40.00!!

Contact: 

$7540.  The 2024 ENVE FRAY is Bicycling Magazine 2024 Road Bike of the Year.  56cm, SRAM FORCE AXS Wireless 2x 12 Spd Drivetrain w/ Quarq Powermeter, 48/35T Rings, 10/36 Cassette, ENVE SES 4.5 Carbon Wheels, ENVE Carbon Bars, Stem, Post. 130 SLR Carbon Saddle, Rear Derailleur equipped with CeramicSpeed OSPW RS Team, CeramicSpeed BB - Wheel & Headset bearings.  The perfect All-Road/Endurance road bike, with internal storage, fits up to 40c tire. 

Contact:

Asking $1500
Lightly used Tandem L/M
Aluminum Frame. 105 drivetrain. Disc brakes/ new pads. Gatorskin tires  Thudbuster rear seat post. Selle Anatomica leather seats. Included are frame bag, two computers, pump, front and rear lights (all need fresh batteries), bottle cages, and folding Click-Stand.

Contact:
(845) 826-2283
[email protected]