Ride Schedule

Scenic ride through Bergen and Rockland. A couple of climbs included but no killer hills. No one will be dropped. Early season C* pace. Rest stop at Veterans Memorial park in Orangeburg around mile 15. Return on the bike path. Possible detour to the Pier on the way back, depending on group consensus. Bring snacks and drinks. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Join me for one of my favorite shorter routes on what should be a nice fall day. We'll head up scenic and nicely-paved Clinton Road, followed by a short stretch on bumpy Warwick Turnpike, and then cut through Wawayanda State Park and head down Wawayanda Road to Highland Lakes. We'll noodle around there for a bit and then turn left on Vernon-Stockholm Road where we'll enjoy a nice long downhill before arriving at Route 23 where we'll have a break at mile 27 at Dunkin Donuts. Then we head up and over Holland Mountain, ride a brief stretch on Russia Road, and then head back on Berkshire Valley Road and Cozy Lake Road. No bathroom at start, but we can stop at Wawayanda at mile 13. Moderate or low B* pace, no-drop ride. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

I'm in the mood to do this ride. I last did it on a hot day, and it will be all the more enjoyable now with cooler temperatures. A big climb up Macopin and then the payoff begins: beautiful quiet forest roads, long down hills with just one other real climb. Expect overall will be in the low 13s. Regroup as necessary. No drops. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Friendly meander on some of my favorite local roads seeking (and finding!) hills and mansions galore. Low to mid B pace and we'll wait at turns as needed. Brief rest/refuel stop at Starbucks. Note that the route has a lot of turns; it's all about enjoying the journey and the scenery. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

This route to Harold's is the hillier way, but per BTCNJ, the route is rolling. We will do Jacksonville both ways, which is the toughest climb on the route. The beauty of this ride is that it stays completely off route 202. This will be a very casual B ride where we wait and regroup for everyone. Strong C* riders welcome. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

This ride is 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. We will take a break around mile 16 at the bagel shop in Lincoln Park. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. Rides with 20 or more riders will be split into 2 or more groups. ] 

Familiar ride to Waldwick with a few variations to include some lovely neighborhoods and add a little variety to life. We will not include the hill on Darlington Ave. Rest stop at Waldwick pond. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Let's ride on the nicest day of the week to my favorite coffee stop. There's only one major climb -- Brook Valley -- and the climbing is pretty much over by mile 22. Snack stop at mile 29. Moderate B* pace, no-drop ride. No bathroom at start, but we can stop in Lincoln Park at mile 4 or so if need be. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

The weather looks good on Wednesday, for what might be the last pleasant day we have for a while. Let’s honor our veterans by riding our bikes. I’ve modified my picnic route to include a trip to the Coffee Ride Cafe as a stop. Expect a moderate B pace, and the group may go faster only if the entire group can maintain a faster pace. [ Ride will not go in rain. ] 

Low traffic roads staying within Harriman Park. We intend to go up 7 lakes, over to Lake Welch, then climb Tiorati Brook Rd. to Tiorati Circle then head back down 7 Lakes. We will have snack breaks at Lake Welch and Tiorati Circle. Porta Potty at Lake Welch. This is for strong c* riders, but we plan to ride at a reasonable c* pace, to enjoy the experience, and wait for the group at climbs. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

It's been a long time since I've been to the Hudson! Join me on a nice ride from Pascack Brook County Park in Westwood to Piermont. We'll take a rest stop on the Hudson and snap some nice picts. Let's call it a peppy C*. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

We're calling this ride "Horseshoe" because the outline of the route kind of looks like a horseshoe. And we needed some kind of name anyway. We ride in mostly quiet, shady Ramsey and Mahwah neighborhoods. We DON'T climb that Darlington Ave hill we "love to hate." Rest stop mid-way [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Hello riders, Welcome to another challenging gravel adventure in the High Country! Today's route takes us to the high country and its wonderful views. It features two significant climbs in the first 20 miles, but the last seven miles will make you forget all about those early miles as you downhill and roll all the way home. The Black River descent is particularly memorable as you roll through the shade trees with the river and falling water sounds on your left—a nice reward for the climb on Fairmont. Likewise, you will enjoy the descent on Fowler after the long but gentle ascent up Pottersville Road. Join us for a wonderful morning gravel adventure! PLEASE NOTE: There are no food/rest breaks on this route! [ Ride will not go in rain. ] 

Let’s ride on the scenic and quiet roads of Harriman State Park! Re-grouping as needed so no one is dropped. Bring hydration and snacks to eat as there are no coffee spots along the way! Optional coffee in Sloatsburg after the ride. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Come on out and join this scenic gravel ride on the Columbia trail! We will stop in High Bridge at Scouts for coffee before the return. We’ll head back thru the Ken Lockwood Gorge and walk any of the rough spots that preclude safe riding. This will be a moderate ride with regrouping as needed so no one is dropped. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 