Ride Schedule

AM:WATTS (Monthly cycling event) ⚡️ All paces welcome. Two routes. One community. So far there is about 40 cyclist from surrounding North NJ clubs. FIND YOUR TRIBE! *Route may vary* Pace Groups 1: 17 mph – 20 mph 2: 15 mph – 17 mph 🗓 Saturday, May 16th 📍 Hilltop Bicycles — Madison, NJ 07940 🕣 8:30 AM Wheels Down ROUTES 🚀 35 Miles (A/B* Pace) — for those ready to turn up the intensity 🔗 Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3204032166222091276 🌤 SOCIAL RIDE** 20 Miles (B/C* Pace) — steady, social ride to start the season strong 🔗 Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3221433009070879952 [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Join me for our Inaugural Member Appreciation Ride!

We’ll head out to Parsippany, make a quick water stop at Baldwin Bagels, and then ride back for some well-earned treats.

This will be a true B* pace. Strong B riders are encouraged to come out and see if they’re ready to make the jump to the next category.

Let’s show our BTCNJ pride—if you have a 2024, 2025, or any BTCNJ jersey, please consider wearing it for the ride. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. Rides with 20 or more riders will be split into 2 or more groups. ] 

Join me for our Inaugural Member Appreciation Ride, followed by refreshments! This is a copycat ride of Keith’s ride (we will let them roll out first) for solid B riders. Same quick stop at Baldwin Bagels and hopefully Keith’s group will be finishing up by the time we get there. This will be a true B pace. Strong C* riders are encouraged to come out and see if they’re ready to make the jump to the next category. Let’s show our BTCNJ pride—if you have a 2024, 2025, or any BTCNJ jersey, please consider wearing it for the ride. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

For those of you that just want to work enough to earn those refreshments, join me on a ride to Howard's Bagels in Montville. This will be a mid-B pace and effort. Aiming for 14mph average. Two climbs up Pine Brook and Jacksonville to earn our post-ride snacks. We will regroup at the top of climbs. The weather is warming so bring hydration. This is a no drop ride.
Wear your BTCNJ jerseys to show our new members.
[ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. Rides with 20 or more riders will be split into 2 or more groups. ] 

For those looking for a shorter and flatter B ride. We'll head down to Lincoln Park for a quick stop at Dunkin, then head over to Mountain View and cycle the entire length of the Pompton Rail Trail, then back to base. [ 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 be riding to Towaco on mostly quiet back roads averaging between 12 and 13 miles per an hour on this fairly flat route, but will adjust to the pace of the riders. Meet in front of the tennis courts, bathrooms are available at start. Short snack/bathroom stop at around mile 10 and 20 to be back in time for the post ride gathering. We will not be stopping to buy food so please bring something small with you. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. Rides with 20 or more riders will be split into 2 or more groups. ] 

Member Appreciation Day ride. This will be a true C* ride. No one who can maintain a C* pace will be dropped. Let's meet by the bathrooms along Lawlor. ***** Please take note that the route has been revised. If you downloaded the original version, please replace it with the current version. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Nice flat cruiser from Oakland to Lincoln Park with ONE stop at Dunkin. We won't be using the rail trail. Arrive hydrated with a good attitude, rear taillight and a BTCNJ jersey if you have one. Refreshments available at the post ride gathering. We will leave just behind the C* group. Restroom at the start. We will meet next to the tennis courts on Oak St. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Let's show our BTCNJ pride. If you own a 2025 or any other BTCNJ Jersey, please consider wearing it today. Irene and Tom created a route for this year's C category, Membership Appreciation Ride that starts from a different (but nearby) site. Our goals were to avoid crossing RT23 and to minimize higher traffic roads. Our route will meet at the Great Oak Gravel lot on Doty road, and when the ride is complete, we DRIVE to the Oakland Rec Center to join in on the festivities. FYI no restroom at start site, but Portables available mid-way. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Let's show our BTCNJ pride. If you own a 2025 or any other BTCNJ Jersey, please consider wearing it today. This route is a variation of last year's Cookie Ride for D category, Membership Appreciation Ride that starts from a different (but nearby) site. We will avoid crossing RT23 and minimize higher traffic roads. We will meet at the Great Oak Gravel lot on Doty Road to start the ride and when the ride is complete, we DRIVE to the Oakland Rec Center to join in on the festivities. Prior to the ride we will go thru some safety rules, what to have in your saddle bag and answer questions you may have. FYI no restroom at start site, but Porta Potty available mid-way. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Spectacular ride that goes through the Teetertown Ravine and above the Lockwood Gorge – worth the trip! 

Moderate / low intensity on the rollers, then bring it to smooth tempo on flatter sections. Regardless of who shows up, we stick to posted target average. NOTE: If you can’t maintain an 18-mph average (on moderately hilly terrain), it becomes a drop ride. Estimated, non-stop is 2’ - 24” @ 18mph. Six laps on the circuit. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Sign up it’s going to be great. Coffee and donut stop at Secor Farms. Bring your lights and ride safe, Thank you😊. 

Join me for a nice ride on what promises to be a sunny day. This is a relatively flat ride, besides getting out and back in to Montclair. I'm recovering from oral surgery and nursing a sore shoulder, so I'm going to take it easy: I anticipate a mid to high B pace. No drop ride, will regroup at hills and turns. Stop at Lincoln Park bagels at mile 22. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Join me for a B*, fun, relaxed, no drop ride. We will regroup at the top of climbs and as needed. Refreshments at Sorrento, mile 25. The average speed depends on the riders. I expect it will be from 16.0 to 17.0 mph. I will start from Midland Park, if you want a round trip of 15 more miles let me know. We have to leave Midland Park Library by 8:40. If there are no sign-ups by 8:00 am, the ride will be moved to another day. If the first person to sign up wants a different start time or ride, call me. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Should be a nice day for a ride to Piermont. We'll ride all the way to the end of the pier to enjoy gorgeous views of the Hudson river. Overall ending pace will probably be no more than in the mid 15mph range. If you are looking for a faster pace ride, please join me on weekdays instead. We should be back at the parking lot well before noon. Please bring with you plenty of water and a snack. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

We did this beautiful ride a while back only now we are going counter clockwise and avoiding the mad house at Bear Mountain, heavy afternoon traffic 9D, plus parking fee! we will park at Fort Montgomery. In Cornwall we will stop at 2 alices for coffee and sandwiches. After lunch climb storm king, one of the top 10 bike roads around. remember we will be going down mine hill road that is freshly paved avoiding this climb. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

The usual route to Nyack. This is a B ride; no drop. Let me know if you want to co-lead. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

This is a quiet, leisurely ride on a paved trail (flat except for a small hill, each way). There will be no cue sheet; no one will be dropped as long as they maintain a C pace. Meet in the 4th parking lot. Questions: call/text 'twix 07:00 AM & 07:00 PM. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Easy C ride. The ride is relatively flat and hills gradual and easily rideable. Ride will take about 3 hours total. One hour there and one hour back and possibly one house at New Bridge Landing. It is Pinkster Day at New Bridge Landing so there may be a $12.50 charge if you want to enter, but you don't have to. Bring your own food and water. Rear red lights and front white lights are recommended. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

If you missed Saturday's Member Appreciation Day or want to practice what you have learned, here is your next chance! CALLING ALL D RIDERS (and C riders who like a leisurely ride) looking for a short, scenic, no stress D paced ride. Terrain is flat to gently rolling, giving you the opportunity to practice shifting on the inclines. Yes, these are inclines and not hills. We will stop and regroup as needed, no one will be dropped. Prior to the ride we will go thru some safety rules, what to have in your saddle bag and answer questions you may have. As a friendly reminder: Bring water, a helmet (mandatory) and have your bike in good working order. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

A gentle ride for the novice rider. The trail is paved, and it is mostly flat (not counting overpasses) except for one or two short hills. We will not average more than a "D" pace. Bring a bicycle in good working order, helmet, water, snack?, etc. Some questions entertained, emphasis on riding safety and technique. Questions: call/text 'twix 07:00 AM & 07:00 PM. MEET in the 4th parking lot. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Taking a gravel spin around Bedminster. About 60% unpaved and a couple good climbs. But overall, an enjoyable route. Snack stop at the Coffee Potter off the Columbia Trail. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Going via Schuyler to Nyack and after the break return the flat way. We will do the Monday ride at a moderate pace with coffee/rest stop at Patisserie Didier Dumas or CRC. We always regroup on hills, turns and our speed will be to keep the group together. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

New route in store for this weeks Monday Night Special. So what do you say...go for it & sign up now! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

The familiar flat loop with a stop at Dunkin. We're finishing at the top end of the B range, but that may have more to do with some favorable winds than cycling ability. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Haven't done one of these in awhile. It's always an enjoyable way to spend a Monday evening. An easygoing ride to Lincoln Park ... with a donut stop! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

The St. Pierre sisters are riding the entire 1600 mile length of the East Coast Greenway to advocate for Greenways, and we can also advocate for the proposed Northern Valley Greenway in Bergen County. We can join them on Monday May 18 for the Princeton to New Brunswick section, which is all or mostly on the D&R Canal Towpath, a gravel path. Please ride a bike with at least 28mm tires (and 35mm recommended), and bring plenty of water/snacks, as I don't know of a good place to stop. Because I can't figure out a good way to shuttle bikes and people from one end to the other, let's meet in Piscataway at the Johnson Park Cricket Parking Lot (https://maps.app.goo.gl/YbHwgu9q7fLauuxk7 ) at 1:15 for a 1:30 start time. We'll ride towards Princeton until we meet them, then turn around and accompany them back. They'll be going to the Harvest Moon Brewery (392 George St, New Brunswick) at 5pm for a well-deserved meal and social event, so let's join them! Here are two GPS routes, one for each direction. New Brunswick to Princeton: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55000879 Princeton to New Brunswick: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54995358 Here's the link to register for the Happy Hour: https://thirdact.org/new-jersey/events/cheer-on-greenway-bikers-denise-and-barb-st-pierre-in-new-brunswick/ And here's the link to the St. Pierre sisters overall ride: https://sites.google.com/view/cycle-hope-ride/home [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

You know that old reliable bike sitting in the corner all these years? Back in the day, she was everything (okay... maybe not everything), but you kept her in pristine condition knowing one day she'd roll again. Well, this is her moment to shine. We're bringing back an old favorite route and stop, GRDP to Nyack to check out the renovated "Spoon". If you rode with us years ago, you will definitely remember it. Dust off your beloved forgotten bike, throw on your vintage kit, pump up the tires, and come along for the ride. New bikes are grudgingly accepted. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Ramsey to Wyckoff with more rolling hills than you're used to on our rides. Most of the roads should be familiar; but I've added more uphills than usual. Let's put those lower gears to work for us. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Come on down for a fun ride to Smart World with your fellow BTCNJ cycling crew. We will regroup as needed.As always, BTCNJ safety rules are in effect and to be followed. 😊 [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Join us for our 1st shore excursion of 2026. We will 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, Tommy’s in Sea Bright or Off the Hook. 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. ] 

Folks, we are Graveling in the High Country. Here are the details for our non-stop Wednesday gravel/mixed surface ride. Please be aware that this will be a very challenging route. We have two options for this ride: - Option 1: Follow the RWGPS as indicated, which is 45 miles with 3,764 feet of elevation. - Option 2: At mile marker 20, instead of turning left onto Valley Brook Road, continue straight onto Turtleback Road. This option reduces the total distance to 38 miles and the elevation to approximately 3,100 feet. Additionally, at mile marker 31, there will be an opportunity to stop for snacks and hydration at the gas station or the 7th Heaven Market. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

*NEW ROUTE* Let's switch the pace of the usual midweek F&F rides and add some hills to the week. Goal is to ride some of the longer local hills and build up the stamina for the long weekend rides. This is a no drop ride, but you should expect a ride average of 17-18mph. Hills and distance will be added as we progress through the season💪💪 [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Join Dom & I for a spin along the Hudson leading us all the way to Liberty State Park where I recently found out that "ALL" the potholes have been fixed "INSIDE" the Park. Of course, libation and ice cream stops are included in the festivities. Note that this is going to be a quasi-urban ride that will take about all day - meaning back at/around 5pm. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Starting the VT tour with one of my favorite routes. Lovely country roads. This will be a Low B touring pace, regrouping when needed, photo op as well. No drop ride. Please bring plenty to drink. We will leave about 10 minutes after Joanie's ride. Please park in the lot behind Brooks Bros. There are bathroomsin the area. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Join me in a Slow C*. We start behind Brooks Brothers (take a left at the first light in Manchester if you are coming from route 7). We meet behind the stores. This is a beautiful ride, mostly on back roads. There are a number of climbs but they are worth it. This will be a slow ride since I haven’t done much riding as well as other challenges. A faster, no drop B ride will be lead by Margaret. Early start since our pace will be gentle. Questions? Call my cell. We will discuss all other riding options for the weekend at dinner. See you soon. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Join Me for a Ride Through Northern Westchester 🚴‍♂️

Come ride some of the most scenic roads in Northern Westchester. If you haven’t explored this area yet, you’re seriously missing out—quiet roads, rolling terrain, and some of the best views around.

What’s Included with Registration

• Entry to your selected ride (road or gravel)
• Bagels and coffee at the start
• Post-ride meal from Blue Dolphin
• Post-ride beer + commemorative glass for the first 200 registrants
• Segment prizes courtesy of Rapha
• Skratch Labs refueling stations on course
• Neutral ride support provided by Schwalbe
• Mechanical support at the start and finish
• Access to expo and demos
• $5 in “farm bucks” for the Katonah Farmers Market (use it same day and support local farms)

👉 Sign up and get more info here

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