Lots of wonderful photos have been taken in the 2025 riding season. Now it's time to share them with other club members so the photos can be used for the Year In Review. 

Thousands of photos are submitted by club members each year.  Please don't send all your photos; just send your favorites and the ones that showcase the fun we all have on our bikes and at BTCNJ events.  Once you've uploaded your photos, you are invited to look at other members' photos in the folders and "like" them.  This will help the photo editors to choose the ones to be included in the YIR video.

Instructions on how to upload and "like" photos are provided on the BTCNJ web site.  Click below for more information.

When: Thursday, February 12, 7:30 - 9 pm

Where: Ridgewood Library, 125 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ

The best video of the year! 

Enjoy revisiting fond bike memories from 2025 with your bike club pals.

Light refreshments will be served.

When:  May 22 - 26, 2026

Where: The Landgrove Inn, Landgrove, VT

This tour of beautiful Southern Vermont has sold out every year, so mark your calendars. Details, including cost and registration opening date, will be posted soon.

Linda Krauss is again leading this popular Tour.

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]

dating from 1997 to 2000.  Aluminum Frame and fork, steel rear frame, full suspension, 8 speed with triple chainrings, trigger shifters, direct pull brakes.  Some scratches.  Tuned up and ready to ride.  Includes flat pedals.  Size estimate for persons 5'6" to 5'10".  Asking $75 pickup in Scotch Plains.  

[email protected] 

Cannondale 2000 Road Bike, R 600,
Excellent shape, just had full tuneup at Lincoln Park Bike Shop. 54 inch bike. New Carbon Blades tires. Bought from Cosmic Wheel Bike Shop.
$300

Anne (973) 271 - 5796

Never Used
$50.00

Cannondale CAAD4 Team Saeco frame, 62 cm
All Shimano Ultegra with Dura Ace front hub
Mavic Open Pro rims
Comes with 2 seats: Vetta Tri-Shock (brand new) and Rolls San Remo
Extra short reach Techmonic stem
Excellent condition. Maintained by Cosmic Wheel
Great bike for winter/bad weather or for a back up bike
Asking $350

(201) 519 - 5302  

Topeak child carrier seat. Comes with rear rack for easy installation. Like new. Sells forn $220.  Asking $100 or best offer.

Contact:
[email protected]
(201) 519 - 5302

Pearl Izumi Elite Thermal tights with 3D chamois, size XXL.
Brand new (never used) with original tags.
Original cost $135. Selling for $80.

Contact:
[email protected]
(201) 519 - 5302

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:

$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]