Flooding should be receded, so through the Swamp we go! (We'll find out how receded; )

A wonderfully flat and relaxing ride around the Swamp. A great beginners ride. You get the serenity of the Great Swamp.

Will stop at Mile 18 at Bagel Barn.

If it's February 1st, we're looking for the groundhog. Otherwise, it's a fun, flat ride, great for beginner cyclists.

Tour 779 without the Airport Road Loop. Tour by Jan Gorban (2015).

Sneaking in an easy ride before the weekend. To avoid the rough tarmac on lake road, we will go up willow then left on Branch and left on Mosle to bring us back to Main st.  This loop should be similar distance and replace the lake rd loop. Please join me, no excuses. 

Starting from CTMB,  a pleasant rolling ride to Cocoluxe and Ravine Lake which avoids climbs on Tempe Wick, Corey and South Maple. Out and back via Liberty Corner.  Rest stops include Cocoluxe at mile 17 and Just Ride Along Bike and Coffee Shop at mile 20.

Join us at Burnt Mills Cider Brewery after the ride.

Join us at Burnt Mills Cider Brewery after the ride.

1. Join us at Burnt Mills Cider Brewery after the ride.

This ride is a shortened version of MAFW 1121.   The loop to Oldwick is eliminated.   This ride is about 23 miles long and relatively flat.   The stop is at the Whitehouse General Store at about mile 12.

Here's a chance to escape NJ for a period of time!  This is a tour that's begging to be ridden since it hasn't been shown much love for a while.. The weather looks much better on Sunday than Saturday so it could be compensation for a rained out social ride.  Join me as we cross the border and visit some roads in PA.

My respectful requests/expectations:

1. I will sweep as per the Ride Leader manual.
2. I expect at least 1 person to ride with me, especially since there is always a small possibility that my internal defibrillator will go off. 
3. I prefer that all who sign up commit to riding within the club’s average speed for the posted pace and prefer you not sign up if you plan to exceed the maximum average speed for the posted pace. Anyone who chooses to ride faster than the maximum average speed for the posted pace will be considered to be on your own unless you stop to regroup periodically. 
4. Please be able to maintain the minimum average speed for the posted pace, however, no one will be dropped. 
5. No one rides alone. 
6. Keep an eye on your fellow riders: bikes break, accidents happen, medical emergencies happen.

1. Travel through scenic roads of NJ and Pennsylvania to the quaint town of Point Pleasant Pa, Not New Jersey.  A town featured prominently in the Revolutionary War where grist mills produced grain for the soldiers. Later it became a resting spot for canal men.  Rest stop at Dharma Bums or Lumberville Store.  Come and enjoy this route, you won't be disappointed

Food stops: Point Pleasant - Dharma Bums - mile 31.3, Lumberville Store - mile 33.1

Riders of all paces welcome. Most of the ride is via protected bike lanes.

This year I added a short stop at DUMBO.

Just be aware that you can't ride very fast in NY city, hence the D+ pace, but then there's so much to see.

This ride is near water most of the way which has a cooling effect.

Check the ride description for obtaining a 1-year free parking permit at Ft. Lee.

From Ft. Lee Historic park, with scenic views of the GWB, travel over the bridge to the West Side Greenway, pass BIG ocean liners, Chelsea Pier, and The Little Island park. Follow the Hudson through the World Financial Center yacht basin to the Governor's Island Ferry in Battery Park. Tour the island and take another ferry to Brooklyn Heights  and Montague St. Bagels. Then, eat those great bagels on Brooklyn Heights Promenade with the best vista in NY (walk your bike here). Return is via a quick visit to DUMBO, the Manhattan Bridge and the West Side Greenway.  Great photo-ops as marked on the map. Check the Governor's Island ferry schedules. The ferry from G.I. to Brooklyn is only available from spring to fall. See this video for the history of Governor's Island.

At the start point, there is a one-time charge, currently $5, for a 1-year Palisades parking permit (includes Ft. Lee Historic Park) for seniors over 62.  Click here for details, but don't wait until the Friday before the ride to apply.

Any kind of bike is appropriate for this ride.

Ft. Lee Historic Park museum (port-a-john only before 10AM)* mile 2.8 after the GWB on left* mile 11 at North end of Chelsea Pier* on Governors Island as you exit the ferry from Manhattan, inside Building 110 -the building to your right and other places on Governors Island mile 19.3 Brooklyn Heights Promenade (in playground)

* available on way back too

There are bathrooms at ball fields at mile 23.5. If closed there are bathrooms and a porta john at Pyramid Mt Mile 25.4. 

The Bike, Brew & Pizza Tour Description:
Bike: These are very scenic 20, 30 and 40-mile rides with the MAFW and BTCNJ clubs that go from Denville to Kinnelon (including a 9-mile loop around Koehler, Sokol and Dixons Ponds for the 40-mile route).  We will make a few regrouping stops along the way but there is no formal rest stop.
Brew: At the end of the ride, please drive to the Diamond Spring Brewery (50 Broadway, Denville, NJ).  

Pizza: Will be provided by the clubs.  The purchase of drinks (water, soda, beer, other) are your responsibility.

Parking:You must park your vehicle in the Park & Ride lot across the street from Gardner Field (otherwise it may be ticketed).

There are bathrooms at ball fields at mile 23.5. If closed there are bathrooms and a porta john at Pyramid Mt Mile 25.4. 

The Bike, Brew & Pizza Tour Description:
Bike: These are very scenic 20, 30 and 40-mile rides with the MAFW and BTCNJ clubs that go from Denville to Kinnelon (including a 9-mile loop around Koehler, Sokol and Dixons Ponds for the 40-mile route).  We will make a few regrouping stops along the way but there is no formal rest stop.
Brew: At the end of the ride, please drive to the Diamond Spring Brewery (50 Broadway, Denville, NJ).  

Pizza: Will be provided by the clubs.  The purchase of drinks (water, soda, beer, other) are your responsibility.

Parking:You must park your vehicle in the Park & Ride lot across the street from Gardner Field (otherwise it may be ticketed).

The Bike, Brew & Pizza Tour Description:
Bike: These are very scenic 20, 30 and 40-mile rides with the MAFW and BTCNJ clubs that go from Denville to Kinnelon (including a 9-mile loop around Koehler, Sokol and Dixons Ponds for the 40-mile route).  We will make a few regrouping stops along the way but there is no formal rest stop.
Brew: At the end of the ride, please drive to the Diamond Spring Brewery (50 Broadway, Denville, NJ).  

Pizza: Will be provided by the clubs.  The purchase of drinks (water, soda, beer, other) are your responsibility.

Parking:You must park your vehicle in the Park & Ride lot across the street from Gardner Field (otherwise it may be ticketed).

My respectful requests/expectations:

1. I will sweep as per the Ride Leader manual.
2. I expect at least 1 person to ride with me, especially since there is always a small possibility that my internal defibrillator will go off. 
3. I prefer that all who sign up commit to riding within the club’s average speed for the posted pace and prefer you not sign up if you plan to exceed the maximum average speed for the posted pace. Anyone who chooses to ride faster than the maximum average speed for the posted pace will be considered to be on your own unless you stop to regroup periodically. 
4. Please be able to maintain the minimum average speed for the posted pace, however, no one will be dropped. 
5. No one rides alone. 
6. Keep an eye on your fellow riders: bikes break, accidents happen, medical emergencies happen.