Ride Schedule

Help keep the Wednesday night ride special, so do it hit the ride button. [ 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 expect to average somewhere between 16 and 17 mph. There is no rest stop on this route. This is an evening ride with heavy traffic. Please have rear blinking lights and wear bright clothing. It's a really good idea to have the GPS route loaded to your GPS device. Ride review dinner at Turvino's. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Our traditional up and back Wednesday night spin around Bergen County. We'll do our usual route to Old Stone Church. We'll be aiming at ending average in the high 15mph range or better. As always, we’ll be slower in the first half and faster on the way back. Please dress appropriately, wear brighter colors and don’t forget your lights. If interested, Turvino’s after the ride, to join other groups for pizza. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. Rides with 20 or more riders will be split into 2 or more groups. ] 

Sarah is unable to lead us tonight, so Regina and I are stepping in. Join us for our usual Wednesday B ride around Bergen County. Expect a 14.5-14.9 mph pace. We’ll head up to Old Stone Church and take a spin through Bergen Community College. Bring your lights and water bottles. We’ll make a quick bathroom stop at Elmer’s. After the ride, pizza at Turvino’s [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

A pretty ride in Morris County. Most of the climbing is in the first half, then it's smooth sailing (riding?) back to the start. Lunch at Just Riding Along Bike Shop, arguably the best combo bike shop and cafe in the area. 

Let’s do the Sparkill loop with Rockleigh road. This will be on the lower end of B*. We'll stop for coffee at D'Ercole. No one gets dropped. We'll regroup on hills [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

As Dan is not available to lead the midweek mini suffer ride, let's have a less hilly ride than he had posted, and leave more hills for when he's back! :) *Check out the ride app created by our very own Cedric Chow for some helpful data https://r5m-quarr.web.app/?s=Zzd65Fog&_cb=j5s * [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

We are continuing Ralph's TMS rides with an easy and short route to Lincoln Park. This is a perfect ride for those who need to add a few miles and must get home for afternoon appointments and to beat the heat. This is a casual B pace, regrouping as needed to keep us together. Please bring a snack and plenty to drink. Short pit stop in Lincoln Park. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

A pretty ride in Morris County. Most of the climbing is in the first half, then it's smooth sailing (riding?) back to the start. Lunch at Just Riding Along Bike Shop, arguably the best combo bike shop and cafe in the area. Expect mid-13s; no drops; regroup as needed. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

I volunteered to lead a 50 mile C* ride on the day of Ramapo Rally. Plan to ride Tuesdays and Thursdays on various routes to get saddle and pedal ready. If interested or just want to ride, come and join me. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

We will ride the quiet and beautiful D&R Canal to Princeton to Thomas Sweet for ice cream. Bring food/snack for lunch so we can eat en route and then grab dessert in town. [ Ride will not go in rain ] 

I won't be around for the Rally, so I'm glad Len and Cindy are testing the route out. We'll leave 15 minutes after they do, maintaining a moderate B* pace. Refreshments in Denville wherever the B ride stops. No-drop ride. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Join us on a test run of the Rally Metric Century route. We will ride to the start from Continental Soldiers Park due to Campgaw being closed this week. Brunch stop in Denville TBD. This will be a LOW TO MID B pace (15 to 16 on flats) and we will re-group at the top of climbs and wherever else necessary to keep the group together. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

This ride is primarily a flat ride to Lincoln Park with the hill on Chapel Hill Rd added. The route includes 4.5-miles of the new Pompton Valley Rail Trail. I would like to start early so we can finish the ride before it gets too hot. We will take a break around mile 16 in Lincoln Park. This will be a fast C* ride. I will try to keep the speed on the flats around 14-15 mph (this will not be our average speed). Thanks to Renie Gaddi for designing the route. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

We will ride up to South Mountain Rd on our way to Rockland Lake. There will be turtles. We will take our time as usual. We will stop at Rockland Lake Picnic Area. Bring plenty of water and nutrition. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56619132 [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

I intend to be back by 10:30AM. Early morning ride at a comfortable pace for the first half, giving everyone a chance to enjoy and warm up a bit. We'll gradually pick up the pace as the ride progresses, averaging 15-16.5. We'll regroup as needed. Reminders: Bring snacks and plenty of fluids. Hydrate well before and during the ride. If you haven't already, please upload the route onto your bike computer in case you need to ride at your own pace at any point. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

*** Safety Tip of the Day: Common sense is a big part of safety.

Let’s try Morris Co. again! Last time, the ride turned into a short, wet mess. 😄
This time, a road closure has changed the route a little, which actually gives us the opportunity to enjoy a nice descent into Califon as well as a few roads I’ve never ridden before. So far the weather looks like it should cooperate, so sign up and come enjoy this new adventure! ☀️🚴‍♀️. -----------Pics Upload----------
As always, we'll regroup at the top of climbs and main intersections. Stop will be the Califon General Store at mile 35

------------Click HERE for Rm5 Data and HERE to visualize the ride (Experimental, set playback speed at 0.25)

*** A few sections of the route may be busy, so please use common sense, ride safely, and avoid impeding traffic whenever possible. Of course, helmets are required, earbuds are not allowed, and lights are highly recommended.

SAFETY FIRST. Stay alert and pay attention while you ride. ALWAYS EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED.

P.S.: Route may be updated at any time, so please upload it to your head unit at the latest possible time. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

I stole Avrin's idea, as well as his ride description: "We cross the GWB, ride open city streets North to Dyckman Street, and then down the following car-free streets: Broadway, Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, Park Ave and Lafayette, to the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge. We ride back on the Hudson River Greenway, stopping at Little Island and Riverbank State Park, which is above a water treatment facility, on the way. There is one big hill back up to the GWB. We will get food from vendors at Market 57 on the Hudson, or please bring a snack. Parking at Fort Lee Historic Park costs $, but free senior citizen (62+) permits are available via Palisades Park Commission website. https://www.njpalisades.org/parking/index.html#exempt". I've never done this before, so I'm guessing we'll end up with a low B pace? [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. If you signup for a ride and your plans change, please cancel the night before the ride so that we can get an accurate count. ] 

Ed Howard's classic route to Baldwin Bagels in Parsippany. Fast B/Slow B* pace. Significant climbs are Jacksonville (airport side), Pine Brook/Horse Neck and Knoll. This is a no drop ride we will regroup as needed. The return is mostly flat. Moving time approximately 4 hours. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

This is a neat ride with a lot of rolling areas, some short uphills, and a really nice down hill. Come out and help me change it from a C to a C*. Bring a bicycle in good working order, helmet (required), water, snack?, etc. Questions: call/text 'twix 07:00 AM & 07:00 PM. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

You’ll like this one, hit the I’m riding button. Bring your lights and ride safe, Thank you 😊. Will stop somewhere for coffee break or whatever you like. It’s srcc Jersey day if you have one wear it or a btcnj jersey to represent. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

If you want to add miles post the 7:30AM ride, join me for an OSC loop at a smooth and even tempo pace (18-19ish mph). You know the route, the weather looks great so get in those extra miles. This ride will leave 10 minutes after the 730AM ride gets back to Fair Lawn. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

This is a neat ride with a lot of rolling areas, some short uphills, and a really nice down hill. Come out and help me change it from a C to a C*. Bring a bicycle in good working order, helmet (required), water, snack?, etc. Questions: call/text 'twix 07:00 AM & 07:00 PM. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

(Original ride posted 8/3 that got weathered out was changed to 8/17 based on our availability) PLEASE READ... This ride is for strong B riders seeking a challenge on a 39-mile FLAT route. We recently did this same flat ride from Oakland to Howard's Bagels on two separate rides (17.1 and 17.4mph overall averages) and everyone finished proud of their accomplishments. We are NOT listing it as a B* ride because many strong B riders fall between categories: flat B rides may feel too slow, while hillier B* rides may be too fast. AS USUAL, WE WILL RIDE AS FAST AS THE SLOWEST RIDER. So if you're up for the challenge on keeping a strong B/low B* pace on a flat route, we’d love for you to join us! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

This is a fun introduction to group riding if you're new to the Club. Or, if you just want to get out and de-stress, this ride is for you as well. We will ride comfortably, no serious hills and only go as fast as the slowest rider, so, no one will be dropped. C riders are welcome.
Let's try a little different route with just a little more elevation than our usual.
Please come with helmet, water bottle, front and rear bike light, spare tube and tires inflated. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Join us as we ride north along the marvelous shore from Long Branch thru Monmouth Beach and Sea Bright to the sights along the Sandy Hook bicycle trail and lunch at the new Mule Barn at Ft Hancock. There is plenty of free parking along the lake on North Lake Rd. St. Michaels church in Long Branch may be used as a GPS Location. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

The annual assault up Arden Valley Road into Harriman State Park returns! Yes this is the most challenging B ride of the year but YOU CAN DO IT. And remember if you can do this ride then you will have little trouble completing the Ramapo Rally century on Sunday August 30th. As always the weather will be hot and humid and the ride is hilly which means lots of sweaty fun! There will be a plenty of opportunities for water, but we don't have to stop at all of them. Mile 19 Wanaque QuickChek. Mile 34 Sterling Forest Firehouse. Mile 40 lunch at Southfields Valero. Mile 65 Tallman Wendy's, plus the traditional group photo at the mailboxes at mile 55. Last years pace was 15.1, it will be a fast B or low B*. All we ask is that you are mentally and physically prepared to climb, sweat and keep an overall high B pace. Bring plenty of water, a snack, lunch, and GPS route. Also please park in the parking lot on Mechanic Street, on the opposite side of the train tracks from the Farmer's Market. Hats off to Ralph for inspiring this ride. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Please join us as we ride along the shore from Long Branch to Pt. Pleasant where we will enjoy lunch at Point Lobster, the home of the famous lobster roll. We will ride thru the shore communities of Deal, Allenhurst, Asbury, Ocean Grove, Bradley, Belmar, Spring Lake, Sea Girt, and Brielle taking in the ocean air and sights. Back thru Manasquan and the historic Glimmer Glass bridge. Plenty of free parking along N Lake [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Gravel bikes, or minimum of 36mm tires strongly encouraged. Bathroom across the street at Bagel Shop. Various port-a-johns along the Route. Back by popular demand of the gravel groupies (you know who you are!). Come join us as we cruise along the river, perhaps getting glimpses of those lazy, and possibly inebriated souls floating along on rented rafts. We won't be lazy, though, and might end up powering the equivalent of a high-B road pace [which is all I've got :)]. We'll stop for lunch in New Hope at Ferry Market, which is the best lunch stop you've ever had on a gravel ride, and probably on many road rides, too. Please bring a cable and lock for Ferry Market. 

PLEASE NOTE: All Ramapo Rally riders must be registered and get a RR bib. If you did not register to the Rally, you cannot attend rally rides. Join me in my longest ride of the year. With your support we can all make it. After registering we will meet by the arch, near the parking lot. I would like to start riding at 7:00 am. All riders must have with them, what ever navigations aids they need to be able to INDEPENDENTLY complete their ride (ex. GPS with route and Charged Cell Phone and Paper Cue Sheet, and SAG Phone Numbers). We will share pulling, to make it easier for all of us. There are 5 rest stops, which we will limit to 15 minutes each allowing time for Restroom, food and drink, and restock, then we continue riding. We will regroup as needed. My goal is for everyone to be safe and to have fun. In order to get to rest stops before they close you must maintain a 14.7 MPH pace. Since there are lots of hills, I expect about 19 mph on the flats. I hope to return by 3:30 PM. THIS IS NOT A NO DROP RIDE, even the leader may be dropped. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

It's BTCNJ's Premier Ride of the Year! You MUST be registered to join this ride. Included in this package: Light breakfast, 2 rest stops (staying 15 mins each), post-ride sandwich/sweets plus rolling terrain and an experienced ride leader attentive to your needs and willing to assist if need improvement in your group riding skills. Please come with tires inflated, chain lubed and spare tube. Meet at 8:45 near the arch for a brief meeting with a timely departure at 9:00 a.m. I look forward to riding with you. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Please join me on this fun Monday startup ride. This will be a moderate pace with some hills in the first part of the ride and after the coffee/rest stop at Starbucks in Franklin Lakes we will go back down to GRDP. 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. ] 

Let's put the Tour in BTCNJ and head out on an ALL DAY shore adventure through the Atlantic Highlands, Sea Bright and Sandy Hook! Ride will be mostly on trails and mostly flat. Scheduled on a Thursday to avoid the crowds. An easy pace with lots of stops for photo ops, lunch (on the water), checking out the shore scene and even an optional afternoon swim. Pack your swimsuit, some snacks (a bike lock would be helpful), and figure on being out all day for some FUN, FUN, FUN at the WORLD FAMOUS New Jersey Shore! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Please join us as we ride thru Pier Village, Monmouth beach and Rumson, drool over views of the ocean and bay as well as the mansions eventually making our way to an old favorite lunch spot, Barnacle Bills on the scenic Shrewsbury River. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 