Ride Schedule

Bring your lights and ride safe, Thank you 😊. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Join the Chef & I on a recovery route at tempo following a day spent in the hills. So what do you say…go for it & sign up now! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. Rides with 20 or more riders will be split into 2 or more groups. ] 

We will ride to the CRC. A short break. We should be back by 3.30. GPS will be posted soon. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

For those who may want to get an early start on Sunday! Let's go for a somewhat spirited ride at an upper C* pace. We will keep the elevation down and heart rate up to get a good start to a Sunday. Have you wanted to try a C* ride but are worried about the distance? This short ride is for you! Please have your bike in good condition with helmet, water and lights. Meet in Brookdale Park upper (West side) parking lot, enter the park from Bellevue Ave. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Join me on this ride to Lincoln Park.This will be a moderate fun ride with coffee/rest. stop at Lincoln Park Hot Bagels. We always regroup on hills and turns and our speed will be to keep the group together. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

This ride combines two familiar routes, Oakland to Lincoln Park, and Lincoln Park to Fairfield. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Another trek through the beautiful Morris and Somerset Counties. This is an update of a 2013 / 2018 route that takes us through the Great Swamp then warm up miles on Valley Road before a challenging climb on Somerville Road. On the otherside, the Hunter Road downhill returns us to the rolling terrain of Washington Valley road, Burnt Mills Road and the gradual ascent of Pottersville. Our coffee break will be at MM 35 (CocoLuxe; where you can enjoy delectable goodies). At this point we may take a detour to avoid the rough surface on lake road without any significant loss on mileage or elevation. Join us and enjoy a half century of low traffic cycling, I promise you will love this no-drop ride. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Help me celebrate my birthday with a relaxed scenic ride to Congers Lake. Presents not mandatory. WARNING: possible sightings of turtles and birds! Moderate C* pace with a couple of climbs. We will regroup as needed, No one will be dropped. Bring snacks and hydration. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

After this weekend's predicted rain, I'm hoping that Great Falls will be worth a trip. Mileage is approximate, but we'll all ride together at a comfortable pace. We'll have a short stop at Dunkin Donuts just after Great Falls. Hope you can join us. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Come on down for a scenic ride to Smartworld Coffee with your fellow BTCNJ riders. As always, BTCNJ rules are in effect and to be followed. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Another fall ride up towards Harriman! Leaves are changing and we continue to climb and go north. Usual ride up wsrr and back esrr. Nobody gets dropped! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Ride on low traffic rural roads in Ulster county up to Ashokan Reservoir. Photo ops and snack break at the reservoir, approximately mile 14. Rest stop at Stewarts in Hurley around mile 33. Most of the elevation in the first half of the ride. This ride will be at a C* pace so we can enjoy the experience together, and we will regroup whenever necessary. Advised for strong C* because of mileage and elevation. Porta potty at the start site. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

This is a long time favorite tradition of BTCNJ: A ride at the rural Northwest part of NJ with late afternoon dinner at the famous Walpack Inn https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nature/new-jersey/nj-middle-of-nowhere-restaurant *** NOTE:***PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE REGISTERING****** You may select to join the ride only, and no dinner. But we encourage you to join both. Please use the comments field to note if you join the dinner. YES, and you also can ask your significant other to join the dinner, but I need to know that and I will need exact headcount for dinner. Please remove your name if your plans changed. If you attend both, dinner and ride, and add the driving time, this is a whole day program and you most likely will not get home before 8pm+. Also, please note that as soon as the ride ends, the club jurisdiction and insurance do not apply, and therefore the dinner becomes a private event. Restaurant will not accept individual payments so we pay as a table, each based on what you consumed. Please bring CASH; recommended $75+, and if you consume alcohol, even more. Please be very careful with alcohol consumption and driving after. Full details will follow later. About the Ride: This is a NEW route, tested once before in 2023, to bypass the Old Mine Road and the stiff climb. Very cool: We pass through 3 States; NJ, NY and PA. Technically 1800 ft over 45 miles will be classified as Rolling, however, the ride has a few reasonable climbs, and some moderate, and therefore listed as "Moderately Hilly". We will skip the extra loop this year. Rain day, not decided yet. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads or temperatures below 45 degrees. ] 

Sunday Birthday Vibes

Join me as I celebrate a milestone birthday with a pleasant ride out to Fort Lee and Nyack. Will ride together and regroup as needed - friendly but spirited. Potential quick coffee stop in Nyack.

Afterwards join me for lunch in Ridgewood (location TBD) to celebrate.
Feel free to just do the ride.

[ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

From Montville south down Jefferson, then up to Denville. Out to Meridan. Return through Mountain Lakes. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Placeholder for planned club ride. If you have never seen the Volendam Windmill (what is left of it, anyway), located in appropriately named Holland Township, then you need to come out and join me. We will even head into Pennsylvania via Riegelsville, and ride along the Delaware River! Details to follow. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Most house front yards will be decorated for Halloween by then. Let's spin around and get some disguise ideas for the big day coming around the following week. Of course, a libation stop will be included. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 