Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey
 
 

Ride Schedule

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Class 1 E-Bikes (pedal-assist only, with no throttle, and have a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph) are the only E-bikes allowed on BTCNJ club rides (E-Bike Policy).

Riding with BTCNJ

All rides "roll" (depart) 15 minutes after the listed start time. This gives people time to set-up (check their bikes, add air to their tires, etc) and get signed-in.

Club rides are classified by four properties, which, together, give some indication of how difficult the ride is: the (1) length, the (2) speed / pace, (3) terrain, (4) surface (paved or unpaved).

Keep in mind that there are   Rider Responsibilities   and   Group Riding Rules   to participate on a club ride. Helmets are required on all club rides. Class 1 or 3 E-Bikes (pedal-assist only, with no throttle) are the only E-bikes allowed on BTCNJ club rides (E-Bike Policy).

➔ Make sure you are carrying a tube appropriate for your tire and any special tools needed to remove your wheels. 

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Minors. Persons under the age of eighteen must join the Club with a parent or legal guardian in a family membership, and must be accompanied, at a reasonable distance (within sight of each other), by a parent or legal guardian (in the membership) on all Club rides and events.

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45 rides in the 31 day period; Sorted by date, category, time.

Monday, April 28, 2025
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  • When the
    group meets.    9:15a
    Mon, Apr 28
  • Basically, how fast the ride is.
    Click for more info.    B*
  • The length of
    the ride.    36
    miles
  • The name of the ride.Wally's Bagels via Blauvelt road
  • Ask a club member about this ride
    and riding as a guest.     Ask us about this ride!
Ask a club member about this ride
and riding as a non-member. Ask us about this ride!How flat or hilly the ride is.
Click for more info.Rolling jHow many feet the
ride goes up. 1,360 ft [38 ft/mi]Where the ride starts using
coordinates on Google Maps. Glen Rock Duck PondDirections to the start
using the address. Glen Rock, NJWeather at the start.Restroom at the start.URL for route. GPS
Join me on this short fun Monday ride with forecasted temperature in 70 degree weather. Coffee/rest stop at Wally's Bagels in Closter. We always regroup on hills, turns and the speed will be to keep the group together. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride! 7:52pFlat i 254 ft [12 ft/mi] Oakland Recreation Center - Oak St Oakland, NJ GPS
Try a flat fun ride following a long weekend of riding. So what do you say...go for it & sign up now! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
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  • 9:30a
    Mon, Apr 28
  • B
  • 36.6
    miles
  • Sorrento's to Jockey Hollow
  •  CANCELED 
Moderately Hilly k 1,674 ft [46 ft/mi] Lurker Park/Rinaldi Rec Center East Hanover, NJ* GPS
A pleasant ride to Jockey Hollow Visitors' Center, then on through scenic Jockey Hollow National Park and back through Morris Plains. Lunch stop in Morris Plains (MP26), home to adjacent bagel and felafel stores. Pretty, mostly quiet roads. Expect overall average to be in the low to mid 13's. No drops. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Moderately Hilly k 1,663 ft [49 ft/mi] Pascack Brook County Park Westwood, NJ* GPS
We'll ride over to Rockland County and meander over the hills behind Nyack and then make a stop for coffee. If anyone wants to skip some of the climbing, they can take Bradley all the way to Highland and meet the group at the coffee stop. We'll return via Townline Rd. We'll do a brisk B pace on the flats and each do our own pace on all the climbs, regrouping at all the turns to make sure nobody is dropped. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride! 7:52pFlat i 310 ft [15 ft/mi] Oakland Recreation Center - Oak St Oakland, NJ GPS
The classic Lincoln Park loop. Expect a mid-B pace on this very flat route. We'll get faster soon. No planned stops. Meet by the railroad tracks, not the gravel lot. [ Ride will not go in rain, wet roads, quicksand, very high winds, temps nearing/below 60, or zombie sightings. ]
 Ask us about this ride! 7:52pFlat i 386 ft [18 ft/mi] Oakland Recreation Center - Oak St Oakland, NJ GPS
Our usual Monday night ride, easy C* pace, stop at Dunkin Donuts at midway point. Bathrooms at start and break. Route may vary some each week. Please have front and rear lights to ensure safety. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Flat i Great Oak Park, old GRAVEL parking Oakland, NJ
The paved path in Pequannock is complete at the Mountain View end, and I finally found its actual name: Pompton Valley Rail Trail. Let's check it out. We can meet Rocco the Rock Snake and cross Rte #23 more safely now. No bathroom at the start, but we'll stop at Green View Park at about mile 8. No actual deli stop planned, so bring a snack if you wish. Comfortable C pace and we'll all ride as one group. Hope you can join us. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
 Ask us about this ride! 7:52pRolling j Fair Lawn Commuter Lot - Saddle River Rd Fair Lawn, NJ GPS
Bring your lights and ride safe, Thank you 😊. Sign up it’s worth it . [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j 1,396 ft [40 ft/mi] Glen Rock Duck Pond Glen Rock, NJ GPS
Let's ride up to Ramsey and then head towards Franklin Lakes where we will have a rest stop at Starbucks. Moderate B* pace with regrouping as needed so no one is dropped. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride! 7:53pRolling j Lincoln Park Train Station Lincoln Park, NJ GPS
This will be an evening training ride in the official B* range. The goal is to ride in a comfortably paced group taking turns on pulls while minimizing drops. NOTE: This is NOT a no-drop ride, ... so please don't drop me.lol : 🙃 Should be back by dark, but front and rear lights encouraged. 5:29 start from lot. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j 1,350 ft [32 ft/mi] Glen Rock Duck Pond Glen Rock, NJ GPS
We are riding to Nyack to visit one of the BTCNJ's favorite lunch stops: Patisserie Didier Dumas, or Didier's. Let's work up an appetite and then enjoy some French snacks and pastries. Please note: Since this ride is about enjoyment and not about speed, the ride leader promises that as long as a true "B" pace (13.0 to 14.9 mph) can be kept by a rider, then NO ONE will be dropped. If you like to ride as fast as possible, are looking to set a new personal speed record or if you need to be back at a certain time, then this may not be the ride for you. Thank you [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Flat i Edgewater Commons Shopping Center Edgewater, NJ
Join Dom and I for what was a great ride last fall. We'll meet in Edgewater and proceed all the way to Liberty State Park along the Hudson. Our libation will take a 2-step process - one for our sandwich, the other for a great ice cream place not far from the Jersey City Waterfront. Strong C riders are welcome. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j 544 ft [36 ft/mi] Wyckoff Public Library Wyckoff, NJ GPS
A quick afternoon ride through the lovely roads of Wyckoff. Pace with be around 10.5. No one will be dropped. We will meet in front of the Library. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
 Ask us about this ride! 7:53pRolling j 1,002 ft [31 ft/mi] Fair Lawn Commuter Lot - Saddle River Rd Fair Lawn, NJ GPS
A longer route this week as the days continue to get longer. So what do you say...go for it & sign up now! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Moderately Hilly k 2,838 ft [53 ft/mi] Newfoundland Park & Ride Newfoundland, NJ GPS
Our sources (i.e. Colleen) tell us that Clinton Road has just been repaved, so join Michelle and me as we head north up to Warwick and then take the long way around to Greenwood Lake over some beautiful roads. We'll stop at the Village Buzz in Greenwood Lake at mile 35, so be sure to bring enough fluids and nutrition. No bathroom at start, but there's a portapotty at mile 10. Moderate B* no-drop ride: we will regroup as needed. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride! 7:53pRolling j 850 ft [27 ft/mi] Fair Lawn Commuter Lot - Saddle River Rd Fair Lawn, NJ GPS
Meet at 5:30 - leave at 5:45. Sunset is at 7:53. 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. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Moderately Hilly k 2,055 ft [54 ft/mi] Glen Rock Duck Pond Glen Rock, NJ
A new way up esrr and back on wsrr. Fewer turns so nobody gets dropped. Average speed between 14-15 mph. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride! 7:53pRolling j 700 ft [29 ft/mi] Glen Rock Duck Pond Glen Rock, NJ GPS
Our traditional up and back Wednesday night spin around Bergen County. We'll do our usual route to Old Stone Church (we’ll skip the park for now). We'll be aiming at ending average in the mid to high 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. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j Demarest RR Station Demarest, NJ
That now "Famous" Meander is back. Yes, we are advertising 25+ miles but the total distance will not exceed 30 miles. Now that my co-leader got his Diddier "fix," not sure what libation stop we will ultimately go with. But libation stop there will be. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride! 7:53pRolling j 690 ft [27 ft/mi] Glen Rock Duck Pond Glen Rock, NJ GPS
The days are getting longer so we'll including Old Stone Church and Bergen Community College. It’s still early in the season so we’ll keep it to a true C* pace. Bring your front/rear lights and wear bright colored clothing to improve visibility for the group. As always, pizza to follow for those who are interested. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j Ramsey Municipal Lot (NORTH) Ramsey, NJ GPS
Please join me on an easy meander through Ramsey, Allendale, and Waldwick. D RIDERS LOOKING TO ADVANCE TO C ARE ALSO WELCOME. Our average speed will be around 10MPH. Terrain is mostly flat with a few rolling hills. NO ONE WILL BE DROPPED! Bathroom at mile 4.5. 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. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Moderately Hilly k 1,649 ft [55 ft/mi] The Center for Contemporary Art Bedminster, NJ GPS
This is a shortish gravel ride in the scenic Bedminster area. We will ride at a moderate pace (similar effort to a "B" road ride) and regroup as needed so no one is dropped. We will have a rest stop at the Oldwick General Store which has nice food options. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
Thursday, May 1, 2025
 Ask us about this ride!Moderately Hilly k 1,300 ft [36 ft/mi] Loantaka Brook Reservation Morristown, NJ GPS
Join us on a relaxed B pace ride through shady quiet roads around rural Morris County. Enjoy gazing at beautiful estates and farms in this historic area and exploring the natural beauty of the great swamp. We will stop for Lunch at mile 20. Bathroom at start. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
Friday, May 2, 2025
 Ask us about this ride! 5:51aRolling j 1,000 ft [48 ft/mi] Ridgewood Starbucks Ridgewood, NJ GPS
Wheels down at 605. This is our weekly start of the weekend/end of the week ride. Nice and easy pace up eSRR to stone church and back on wsrr. Coffee at Ridgewood Coffee afterwards. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride! 7:55pRolling j 609 ft [29 ft/mi] Pascack Brook County Park Westwood, NJ* GPS
Join me on a gently paced recovery ride intended to prepare the legs for another great weekend of riding. So what do you say…go for it & sign up now! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
Saturday, May 3, 2025
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j 1,772 ft [44 ft/mi] Pascack Brook County Park Westwood, NJ* GPS
New Member Day! So what do you say…go for it & sign up now! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j Pascack Brook County Park Westwood, NJ* GPS
Place holder Details to follow... [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j 1,745 ft [40 ft/mi] Pascack Brook County Park Westwood, NJ* GPS
Please come join me on a new members ride to Congerrs lake. Rest stop will be at Titanic deli. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Moderately Hilly k 1,000 ft [50 ft/mi] Fort Lee Historical Park Fort Lee, NJ GPS
SHOULD BE EXPERIENCED AT LEAST ONCE IN YOUR CYCLING LIFETIME: Very moving event, a palpable sense of the larger bicycling community, hosted in largest cathedral in the world, St. John the Divine. Bagpipers beforehand. Very Reverend Patrick Malloy, Dean of the Cathedral, will say a few kind words and then sprinkle our bikes with Holy Water. We observe a moment of silence to remember cyclists we’ve lost in the past year. Then everyone rings their bicycle bells in celebration of cycling. We will then ride a loop or two around Central Park before returning to the steps of St. John for pizza from V&T's , whose waiters prove that Surly is not just a bike brand.There is a parking fee at FT. Lee, but seniors 62+ can get a permit for free parking with the Palisades Park Commission, go to https://njpalisades.org/parking/portal.html [ Ride will not go in rain ]
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j Pascack Brook County Park Westwood, NJ* GPS
This is our regular Park, Road, Rail Trail and a Pier ride from PBP to Piermont. We will stop at D’Ercoles for donuts and a bathroom break. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j 670 ft [39 ft/mi] Pascack Brook County Park Westwood, NJ* GPS
This ride takes an inner northern passage along Lake Tappan into Rockland county and back. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j 425 ft [28 ft/mi] Pascack Brook County Park Westwood, NJ* GPS
New members and seasoned members, welcome to the easy paced C ride through lovely neighborhoods. Meet at the parking lot next to the bathrooms. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j Pascack Brook County Park Westwood, NJ* GPS Cuesheet
Have you recently joined the club and are eager to ride, but are reluctant to join a group ride? This ride is meant to introduce new members to BTCNJ's group rides and is perfect to introduce you to safe and fun riding. "Oldies" are of course welcome as well. Before the start, we will take some time to go over group ride safety guidelines. We will ride comfortably and only go as fast as the slowest rider, we will stop and regroup as needed, NO ONE WILL BE DROPPED. The route is relatively flat and encompasses two loops, so if you are tired after the first loop (6 miles) you have the opportunity to cut the ride short. Please bring water, your helmet (mandatory), a spare tube and have your bike in good working condition. After the ride, there will be a tire changing clinic. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
Sunday, May 4, 2025
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j Fair Lawn Commuter Lot - Saddle River Rd Fair Lawn, NJ GPS
Bring your lights and ride safe, Thank you 😊. Stopping at CRC bathroom stop , coffee . Sign up it’s a fun ride . [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j 2,500 ft [24 ft/mi] Howe Athletic Complex Somerset, NJ* GPS

In a galaxy not so far away…
Join me on the 2nd Annual May the 4th Be With You Century – an epic journey spanning 100 miles of adventurous terrain and lighthearted fun. This is no ordinary bike ride… it’s a galactic odyssey. Lightsabers optional, snacks required.

We blast off with 26 smooth, flat miles before making our first pit stop on the green, welcoming planet of Terhune Farms – where we’ll search for signs of intelligent life (read: bathrooms) and maybe even score some refreshments if the farmstand is open. May the porta-potty be clean and the cider be cold. At mile 50, we drop out of hyperspace for our official lunch stop. Reinforced and rehydrated, we resume our mission with renewed resolve. Around mile 80, we’ll hit one final supply depot – the last chance to grab rations, refill bottles, and prepare for the final leg back to base. Victory awaits.

•Pace: Mid to High B* – it’s mostly flat with some mild undulations, and we’ll keep the group together. No rider left behind, even if you fall to the dark side of bonking.

•Distance: 103 miles —steady, smooth(ish), and perfect for clocking light-years without worrying about asteroid fields (or steep climbs)

•Vibes: Jedi-level chill. Only GOOD VIBES on this ride

•Weather Protocol: If conditions look dicey, a go/no-go call will be posted by 6:45 AM.

Yes, the entire post is Star Wars-themed. No, I’m not seeking help. May your legs be strong, your snacks be salty, and your tires—tubeless or not—stay gloriously inflated. And if you hear strange beeping, don’t worry—it’s probably just your Garmin, not R2-D2. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]

 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j 1,452 ft [27 ft/mi] Piermont Bicycle Connection Piermont, NY GPS
Please come join me on a different type of ride. We’ll be doing an out and back instead of a loop. We’ll will be making our way northeast into Westchester county. Most of which will be on the Empire State rail trail, so we won’t have to deal with cars, only some pedestrians, and other cyclists. We will take a brief bathroom stop over the TZ bridge before heading north. The rest stop will be at the bagel Euporium in Yorktown Heights.. After the break, we will retrace our route back to Piermont. NOTE! The Rwgps only shows the OUT part of the route. We will double back exactly the way we came, so we will not need to use gps on the way back. NO ONE WILL BE DROPPED! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j 535 ft [24 ft/mi] Glen Rock Duck Pond Glen Rock, NJ GPS
It has been just a little over a year since our friend and club member has passed away. Join us on this ride to remember him. This has always been one of his favorite rides and of course it will end with meeting up at Turvino's Pizza.

When you sign up for the ride PLEASE indicate if you will be going to Turvino's after the ride. If you cannot ride but want to join us for lunch - Sign up for the ride and indicate that it's ONLY FOR LUNCH.

Everyone is responsible for paying for their own lunch.

[ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. But we will meet for Lunch at 12:30. Rides with 20 or more riders will be split into 2 or more groups. ]
Monday, May 5, 2025
   No rides scheduled.   
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
 Ask us about this ride! 7:59pRolling j Fair Lawn Commuter Lot - Saddle River Rd Fair Lawn, NJ GPS
Bring your lights and ride safe, Thank you 😊. It’s me again sign up you’ll like this one. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
 Ask us about this ride! 8:01pRolling j 1,156 ft [43 ft/mi] River Road Park Bedminster, NJ* GPS
For those who missed last week Tuesday Twilight ride, this is your chance to ride the new route with the Major Taylor Cycling Club and All On Cyuling Club. Come and Enjoy many of the same roads (sans the big climbs) you know and love with some changes you will come to love. Wear your brightest colors and bring your best headlight and you will have fun! [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
 Ask us about this ride! 8:00pRolling j 900 ft [31 ft/mi] Fair Lawn Commuter Lot - Saddle River Rd Fair Lawn, NJ GPS
Meet at 5:30 - leave at 5:45. Sunset is at 8:00. 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. ]
 Ask us about this ride!Flat i North Lake Dr (between Ocean Blvd & Greens Ave) Long Branch, NJ
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. ]
Thursday, May 8, 2025
   No rides scheduled.   
Friday, May 9, 2025
 Ask us about this ride! 5:42aRolling j 1,000 ft [48 ft/mi] Ridgewood Starbucks Ridgewood, NJ GPS
Wheels down at 605. This is our weekly start of the weekend/end of the week ride. Nice and easy pace up eSRR to stone church and back on wsrr. Coffee at Ridgewood Coffee afterwards. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
Saturday, May 10, 2025
   No rides scheduled.   
Sunday, May 11, 2025
   No rides scheduled.   
Monday, May 12, 2025
   No rides scheduled.   
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
   No rides scheduled.   
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
   No rides scheduled.   
Thursday, May 15, 2025
   No rides scheduled.   
Friday, May 16, 2025
 Ask us about this ride! 5:35aRolling j 1,000 ft [48 ft/mi] Ridgewood Starbucks Ridgewood, NJ GPS
Wheels down at 605. This is our weekly start of the weekend/end of the week ride. Nice and easy pace up eSRR to stone church and back on wsrr. Coffee at Ridgewood Coffee afterwards. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]
Saturday, May 17, 2025
   No rides scheduled.   
Sunday, May 18, 2025
   No rides scheduled.   
Monday, May 19, 2025
   No rides scheduled.   
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
   No rides scheduled.   
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
   No rides scheduled.   
Thursday, May 22, 2025
   No rides scheduled.   
Friday, May 23, 2025
 Ask us about this ride!Rolling j 1,000 ft [48 ft/mi] Ridgewood Starbucks Ridgewood, NJ GPS
Wheels down at 605. This is our weekly start of the weekend/end of the week ride. Nice and easy pace up eSRR to stone church and back on wsrr. Coffee at Ridgewood Coffee afterwards. [ Ride will not go in rain or on wet roads. ]