Ride Schedule

Adding some spice to Tuesday with a few climbs. Bring your lights and ride safe ,Thank you 😊. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Please, join me on a ride from Westwood to Congers for coffee and a scone (or other refreshment). Expected overall speed is about 16 mph. Made last-minute correction to end of route... [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Join me for a slow B*, fun, relaxed, no drop ride. We will regroup at the top of climbs and as needed. Refreshments in Denville, mile 25, at Church Street Bagels. The average speed depends on the riders. I expect it will be from 14.8 to 15.4 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 9:50. If there are no sign-ups by 8:30 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. ] 

A quick stop at Elmer's for bathroom break. We will take it easy for the 1st half and pick up the pace on 2nd half of the ride. This is a no drop ride. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

There will be turtles. There are hills but no big hills. We will take it easy. Bring liquid and nutrition. Rest stop at Rockland Lake picnic area. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Flat with one hill. (Sunset). Expect upper end of C* range, possibly slightly into B territory. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

You can sleep in and still sneak in a comfortable ride before dinner. We'll head out to Fairfield and maybe even Little Falls or Caldwell. Bring a snack, as there will be nowhere on the route to buy one. There will, however, be a bathroom stop. We will do a middle C pace and all ride together. Hope you can join us. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

A little longer of a route as we start to see days last a lil' bit longer. So what do you say...go for it & sign up now! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Meet at 5:15 - leave at 5:30. Sunset is at 7:43. We expect to average somewhere between 16 and 17. 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 Turvinos. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Join us on a beautiful ride on Passaic and Morris County roads. We'll ride up Clinton Road, through Wawayanda and then Highland Lakes before soaring down Vernon-Stockholm road. Rest stop at Dunkin Donuts at mile 26, after which we'll climb Holland Mountain and ride along Russia Road. Moderate B pace. No bathroom at start, but there's probably a portapotty near mile 10 and definitely a bathroom at mile 15. Will regroup at hills and turns. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Let’s get out for a fun ride around Bergen County. This week we’ll attempt the full enchilada…old stone church and Bergen community college. Bring your lights and bright clothes as it’ll start getting dark towards the end of the ride. Expect the pace to be in the mid-14 range and we'll get faster as the summer progresses. Join riders from the other Weds night rides afterwards at Turvinos for some pizza and laughs (BYOB). [ 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 mid 15mph range. 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. ] 

Pretty loop on the upper end of rolling with some hills. Some scenic segways to avoid main roads. Port a Potties at the start. Short break at Starbucks in Franklin Lakes. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

What can I say? Got to a rather great start last week (that is besides the downpour we got on the return. leg). So, join us for lightly travelled roads around Bergen & Rockland counties. Not yet sure which way, but a libation stop is the only promise I will keep. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

We're posting a later start time to allow the roads to dry out a bit. This route is very similar to Renate's Sweet 16 ride to Waldwick with just a little twist for interest. Expect a moderate C pace, and lovely weather. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Planning to roll at a nice relaxed B* pace, around 17-19mph on the flats. E-Bikes and gravel bikes welcome as long as you're comfortable with the pace. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

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. Route is slightly tweaked for this week 💪💪 [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Been recovering from minor surgery so the may be a little slower than the usual. The course has very low vehicle traffic into Rockland. Several hills but nobody gets dropped. Great stop for schmoozing. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Today’s Thursday Morning Social (TMS) will be led by Ralph’s highly trained staff – Patty and Barbara. One of us is a physical therapist and the other needs therapy which is exactly the support that the TMS offers. We encourage those that can offer or need therapy to join us. In addition, newcomers, retirees and especially truants are welcome. The ride leaders expect to do an easy B pace but promise that as long as a true “B” pace (13.0 to 14.9 mph) can be kept by the rider, then NO ONE will be dropped. Our easy B pace includes 14 to 15 mph on the flats. We will enjoy a relaxed lunch at Sorrento’s. Disclaimer: It has been years since the ride leaders have had a performance review; stats from Rides with GPS don’t count! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

It's time to head out west-few traffic lights, relatively less traffic, serene and peaceful farms. Should be fun as always. Deli stop at mile 28. Please bring sufficient hydration and nutrition, since places to stop are very few and far between. [ Ride will not go in rain. ] 

A pretty ride up to Boonton Av via the kindler/gentler way. Lunch at Comfort Kitchen, then it's downhill from there to the Pompton Valley Rail Trail and return. Expect mid 13's overall (slow on the ups, fast on the downs). Regroup as necessary, no drops [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Moving this to Thursday for warmer weather.A ride up to Elmer's and back. If you want to add in the ride to the stone church we'll wait for you at Elmer's. If there is interest we can meet afterwards at Turvinos for some pizza and laughs (BYOB). No one will be dropped. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

This is a copy of Irene's ride (sorry Irene, I'll ask for permission and forgiveness afterwards). Please join us for a leasurely ride on mostly straight, flat, and quiet roads around Pequannock and Lincoln Park, excluding the rail trail. We will stop and regroup as needed, NO ONE WILL BE DROPPED. Please bring water, your helmet (mandatory), a spare tube and have your bike in good working condition. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Temperature looks good for some climbing. We will head to Denville via Taylortown Rd and take a break at Church St Bagels. We will return to Oakland via Brook Valley (going down the big hill!). Expect a low B pace, with regrouping on the climbs, as needed. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

I think this route should be a more cooperative download. Thumbs up if you were able to get it. So what do you say...go for it & sign up now! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

This is the time of year when residential gardens are showing off their colors. Join us on this gently rolling ride starting from Glen Rock and heading north into Ridgewood. Approximately half-way through we return to our GRDP start side for our restroom break. Then we head south to Fair Lawn / Radburn to literally meander through lovely neighborhoods. Individuals have the option of ending the ride at midpoint or continuing. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Gravel Friday is resuming with a new route that blends familiar roads throughout Hunterdon and Somerset counties. Please note that this will be a nonstop ride with only occasional regrouping to keep the pack together. We are expecting a faster than usual pace with very few stops, so please ensure you have enough snacks and hydration for the entire duration of the ride. The only opportunity to re-stack will be at mile marker 10. Additionally, if the group agrees, we can take a small detour to Mills Road to see the large eagle nest and get a view of the recently hatched eaglets. We look forward to seeing you on the ride. [ Ride will not go in rain but wet roads will not spoil the joy. ] 

***** Gravel bike is not required for this ride; Any well working bike with 28 mm tires or large will work. Pace will be ~ 14 mph.*** This is the fourth of four Introductory Gravel Rides with the Major Taylor Cycling Club, the Graduation Ride: This is a moderate length Trail Gravel ride = Ideal for all riders. This route is almost 90/10 gravel/road along the D&R Canal. We will plan to stop/regroup at each road crossing and after the two large blue stone crossings. There will be a coffee/lunch/rest stop at mile 17.2 (Tino's Pizza). After the break, we will take the Kingston Trail for about two miles before rejoining the D&R Canal trail for the return to the start point. Again, this will not be a hammer fest as we will try to improve on the skills learned on the earlier rides and enjoy the early spring sites along the canal. More seasoned riders will be allowed to go off the front after the break if they so choose. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Bring your lights and ride safe, Thank you 😊. Let’s try this again and stopping at Boxer joes . [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Join me for a chill ride on what I hope is a beautiful Sunday. A fairly flat ride with one hill. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Same route as last week. So what do you say…go for it & sign up now! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

Same route as last week. So what do you say...go for it & sign up now! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 

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

Join me for our Inaugural Member Appreciation Ride! We’ll ride out to Parsippany, take a quick water stop at Baldwin Bagels, and then head back for some well-earned treats.

Let’s show our BTCNJ pride—if you own a 2024, 2025, or any BTCNJ jersey, please consider wearing it for the ride. [ 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 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. ] 

Another adventure with Dom & yours truly. This time the majority of the destinations touch upon France (no worries, no invasion planned, at least not that day). It will first be French cheese in Brooklyn at Léa Fromages, then French ice cream/macarons/chocolate at the Village chez Thierry Atlan (https://www.thierry-atlan.com). Having made it this far, a Central Park loop will be included and then up on St. Nicholas Avenue to our trip back home. Note that this will be both an urban as well as an all-day ride. We should be back by/around 5pm. Those of us "Senior" citizens, I know there is a special parking discount at the Fort Lee Historic Park parking lot. May be worse checking it out. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ] 