Strong C+ riders are welcome. This is not a drop ride...

This is training ride...

1. We will concentrate on pace lines and control of speed
2. Learn how to climb hills with the group in a  good pace (spinnning) without breaking your legs and  reaching your VO2 max

This ride starts the same as MAFW 213 but changes in Mendham/Peapack. The upper sections use some roads that no other Bed1 ride uses. Tour by Ron Lane (2017).

CocoLuxe - mile 18 Pizza Brothers in Far Hills - mile 21

Note:  Early start time 5:30pm so we have more time at home after the ride.

Sundown starts at 8:33pm.

This ride travels into the Great Swamp, into Basking Ridge and then back through Morristown, etc.

Basking Ridge - mile 20 - Copper Kettle, Ridge Bagel Fairmount Country Store - mile 12 Country Fox Cafe - mile 25

No sign-ups and the weather forecast is not looking so good for this evening.

Follows familiar roads with a slight variation. Leaves Loantaka Park to the right, follows Woodland, Green Village, Southern Boulevard, Fairmont, Meyersville, uphill to a left turn onto Long Hill Road and left on Hickory Tavern for a nice downhill into the Swamp and home to the barn (I mean park), following Spring Valley instead of the usual Dickson's Mill, etc.

Most of the "C" riders on the rides I led this spring are now riding at C+ pace, so come join me on this C terrain ride. I will sweep any rider who can  maintain a 14.5 mph average speed.  Short break, but not long enough to sip a coffee and schmooze.  I will bring shortbread cookies for the end of the ride, and we can schmooze then. 

Who was John Ringoes?  He owned Ringo's Taverin where many important Revolutionary War meetings were held and he was burried a few blocks from the Carousel rest stop on 12 Boss Rd in Ringoes. This tour travels new and old roads to Ringoes and returns via Everitts and Barley Sheaf Roads, skirting Flemington. NOTE: Similar to tour #906, but starts from Pluckemin.

This is the same route as Barry Seip's D+ pace, but will depart 5-minutes prior to Barry's ride.  IF no one signs up, then I'll ride with Barry's group.

This is a NEW ride for the MAFW that I want to do.  So come on out for a nice bike ride.

The weather for Friday looks perfect with temps in the low 80s and light winds.

There are some hills on this ride but no long climbs and the hills are not to steep.

The stop will be at either the Ride Along Bike shop or the Fairmount Deli.

The D+ pace is 11-13 MPH.   The Ride Leader will SWEEP !!!

Parking at the train station is free after 9:00 am, park in the back on the track side.

Faster D riders welcome.

Rest-stop at O'Bagel in Stirling, mile 19.5.

Ride the scenic back roads of Somerset County. Travel to Liberty Corner, Basking Ridge, and Stirling with a big descent on Somerville Rd.

Millington Train Stn. @ mile 17.5 O'Bagel @ mile 19.5 on left

Lancaster Bicycle Club joint ride.

The stop will be at Ridge bagels at mile 29.5 for anyone that wants to stop.

Last posted, it got rained out.

A nice brisk ride on both suburban and rural roads. A variety of gentle and rolling terrain.

Martinsville Rd (240' in 1.6 miles @ mile 13) Schley Mountain Rd (180' in 0.7 miles @ mile 20.6) Red Gate & Van Buren (184' in 1.5 miles @43.5)

Pluckemin (options around mile 20) Basking Ridge (options - Copper Kettle, Ridge Bagel around mile 28.5)

Bring food/snacks. Planning a quick stop at Swartswood (mile 28). B riders are welcome.

This is your chance to meet the famous Phil Hardin.

Starting before the C ride goes out and will have a potential flyby at the end of the ride on Limecrest Road. 

Travel along rural back roads to Branchville, return past Swartswood Lake. Experience the "Phil Hardin Challenge" and finish up thru Green Twp.

CANCELED

It’s scheduled to be a warm one on Saturday, so I figured a short ride starting at 9 am would be in order. I wanted you to get your moneys’ worth, so you will get the chance to  climb Philhower and Farmersville Road. After that we will have nice downhills on Hollow Brook and Fox Hill.  We will have a brief stop at the Oldwick General Market. Come join me on Saturday. 

Familiar roads in Pluckemin and Tewksbury up to Mountainville with a few less traveled and challenging climbs. Note tour 298 is similar but climbs Guinea Hollow out of Mountainville instead of Philhower. Tour by Greg Stec (2016).

Lancaster Bicycle Club joint ride

Lancaster Bicycle Club joint ride

This ride was postponed last week, so I’m putting it back up for this Sunday. Are you tired of riding through the Great Swamp, well this ride is for you.  I led this ride a year ago and really liked it. We will have nice climbs up Talmadge and Hilltop/Bernardsville Roads, followed by the great downhills of Mendham and Anderson Hill Road. Most of you will be on new roads in Convent Station, including the Traction Line Path. Our stop will be at mile 30, the Fairmount Deli. I plan on maintaining a high C pace, at least a 14.0. Temperatures will warm up, so I’m starting the ride a little earlier at 8:45 am.   Come join me on Sunday. 

A few good hills to climb but some wonderful downhills on your way.

Krauszer's in Liberty Corner (mile 19, no restroom) Mountain Hill Bistro (mile 28)

Colonial park. A favorite. Lunch @ mile 26  Brick farm. Early start.

Joint ride with Lancaster Bike Club

Lancaster Bike Club joint ride

Tuesday is looking like a really nice day for a ride.

Weather - Temps in high 70s and light wind.

I'm planning a few suggested modifications to this ride.

At Mile 21.1, we make a LEFT on Meadow Rd to avoid Mill Rd. 

The we make a RIGHT on  Lamington Rd and go to the Whitehouse General Store for a Break.

After the Break, we return on Lamington Rd to get back on the GPS ride route.

Oldwick General Store - mile 17 Whitehouse General Store - mile 23

I will sweep any rider that can maintain a 16.0 mph average speed.  Short break but not long enough to sip coffee and chit chat.  I will bring cookies and cake for those who want to linger at the end of the ride.  The ride will not be cancelled because I got emails from riders that they will ride at an average speed between 16 and 17 miles per hour (i.e., a true B pace).  This ride has an elevation averaging only 41 feet per mile, so faster C+ riders can do this at 16 mph (as I am).  There is a road closure at mile 37.4 or so that is very easily avoided.  See https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39972314  The revised cuesheet is attached.

Outbound on York Road to Ringoes back throught Wertsville & familiar Sommerset
roads. Elements of the Covered Bridge Ride with a new return trip.

Something a little different and not too warm! Note 9:45 time hopefully to avoid traffic. Strong Cs are welcome and I will sweep. 

Old March Dimes Route

Late - Allamuchy General Store (mile 32.3) short detour to Tranquility Store - L on Kennedy Rd @ mile 18.6, Tranquility Store 1 mile down on R, U-turn when done

No sweep, but we will re-group once or twice and I’ll likely be in the back of the pack.  Please know the route including the following change to avoid bridge construction near Halls Mill Rd. –

• At mile 6.5, we will turn RIGHT on to Cedar (instead of Left turn)
• Go 1.5 mi. to Felmley
• Turn Left on to Felmley
• Go 0.5 mi. to Oldwick Rd.
• Turn Right on to Oldwick Rd.
• Go approximately 200 yds. to Rockaway Rd.
• Turn Left onto Rockaway Rd.
• Go approximately 1 mi. to resume course as per file/cue sheet at Taylors Mill Rd

Similar to "A Few Roads Less Traveled" (tour 998) but "2" goes up Guinea Hollow Rd instead of Philhower Rd - less challenging and more enjoyable. Tour by Greg Stec (2017).

Cancelled

Note: same as 731, but starts from South St. side of Loantaka.

Mountain Hill Bistro (mile 12.5) Green Village Deli (mile 19)

Same Ride as Drew's 5:45 TB but at our usual TC pace.

We'll leave together and take it from there.

Looks like a pretty flat ride except for Long Hill Road!

Note: same as 731, but starts from South St. side of Loantaka.

Mountain Hill Bistro (mile 12.5) Green Village Deli (mile 19)

Before the "Heat Wave" at the end of the week, a nice flat ride through the Great Swamp.

Temps in the mid-80s and the wind should be 5-10 mph.

The break will be at Ridge Bagel around Mile 22.

Come on out for an enjoyable / easy 35 mile ride.

Ride Leader will Sweep.  

The average pace should be about 12-12.5 mph.

Liberty Corner (Krauszer's - mile 15) Basking Ridge (Just Riding Along - mile 15, Ridge Bagel - mile 21)

Note:  Ride is Weds evening instead of Thursday.  Temps are a little cooler.  🙂

This is not a drop ride. C+ riders are welcome

This is a training ride: We will climb as a group and will do pace lines

This ride goes up the rarely travelled, but challenging Bissell Rd in Lebanon and then makes a nice long decent on Water St. and Rockaway Rd. Tour by Greg Stec (2017).

Evening ride to Califon and back.

Bring your own cue sheet if needed. 

Note: The fresh chip seal is between Schooley's Mountain Rd. and Camp Washington Rd. (not on the route)

Start early to try and beat the heat.  (Forecast is 87 degrees by noon.)  Short bathroom/food break (10-15 minutes max) at either Just Riding Along Bikes or Harry Dunham Park (bathroom only, bring own snacks).  Option around mile 20 to shorten route by about 3.5 miles by staying on Minebrook rather than turning onto Douglas.

Celebrate the first of July and the start of the Tour De France. Weather will be toasty, hydration strongly recommended.

Features a climb over Woosamonsa Hill and other challenging geographical features on Mt. Airy Rd. Rest stop in Pennington.

Ironically, we will skip Ravine Lake Road if the group wants to avoid the rough road surface on RLR. We can take Willow Ave back to Peapack,  then Peapack Road to Far hills.

This is a perfectly good ride for C+ riders as well.

Early start for what will eventually be a very hot day.

Ride along the scenic back roads of northern Somerset and Hunterdon counties. Lots of babbling brooks and shade, but few flat roads. Most of the hills are long, gradual, and shady, with Pottersville hill the exception. Similar to #922, but goes down Black River Rd instead of Fairmount.

Rambo's Country Store or Bex (Thu-Sun) - Califon (mile 17) Black River General Store in Pottersville (mile 28, no restrooms) CocoLuxe in Peapack (mile 32)

Planned stop at Tranquility at mile 37.

A pleasant ride on new and old roads around Allamuchy with many beautiful farms to see along the way. Same as tour #431 except starting from Goodale.

Instead of going through the gravel unpaved road in the swamp, we'll turn R at mile 22.5  and go up South Maple and then down Skyline back to Whitebridge on course.  Rest stop at bagel shop at A&P shopping center mile 19.8.  As usual the rest stop will be a No Rush.

Temp at start should be in the low 70's with cloud cover and slight breeze to keep us cool.  

Burn a few calories in prep for the 4th of July hot dogs.

An extended version of our usual ride thru Harding and the Great Swamp that goes thru Long Hill Twp.

O'Bagel in A&P Shopping Center (mile 19.8) Dorsi's Deli (early - mile 14.6) O'Bagel in Gillette (early - mile 15.2)

We can skip Green Pond Rd and head to Powerville Rd via Diamond Spring.  Parking is across from ballfields, in Park & Ride.  🙂

Shortened version of ride that takes you on the back roads of Rockaway Valley and past Fayson Lakes.

Should be a nice day.  Bring a cue sheet.  D+ riders welcome!

Faster riders welcome.  Rest stop at Tranquility store

An all-season ride over very moderate terrain. Little traffic. Formerly Jenny Ain't Hardly Home. NOTE:Significant re-route in Jan-2014 to use Tranquility store as stop.

Tranquility Store (25.6) Allamuchy General Store  (go straight at mile 28.5 then make a u-turn)

Note early start and Goodale start point.

Morning quickie on the 4th before the holiday glut-a-thon.  Food stop at Small World Cafe or other open establishment.  Help me burn a few calories before I overeat.  Bring a cue or nav device.

This is another variation of the rides thru the Somerset-Mercer farmlands and backroads of Princeton with a return along the canel. Ride by Lorin Press

Short ride with Temps in the 80's. 

lunch- options copper kettle @ mile 20 Or mile 32 - Green village Deli.  

Liberty Corner (Krauszer's - mile 15) Basking Ridge (Just Riding Along - mile 15, Ridge Bagel - mile 21)

I like this long flatish ride in the summer when we have the time before sunset so we're riding it one more time!

Starting from Mine Brook Park, climb the plateau to Alexandria & Holland Townships. Descend to Milford & cross the Delaware to Upper Black Eddy, Pa. After a break overlooking the canal at Homestead Coffee Roasters (known for such blends as “Dead Man’s Brew”) return to NJ via the Uhlerstown Frenchtown bridge. Smooth sailing back to Flemington. Enough variety & climbing to keep Arnie happy! Tour by Tony Marchand & Pat Kipp (2017).

Fresh pavement on Sliker and River Roads!

Posting again since there was interest last week.

B pace and no faster. Wheels rolling at 9:00.

Pleasant ride on rolling terrain to Belvidere, Hope and Oxford. This ride will give you a workout, especially the 1/2-mile climb up Oxford Road in Belvidere.

Start from Howe Athletic Complex. The route you download from the club's website will start and stop from there.  The cuesheet you download from the club's website will not be from Howe.  I will sweep any rider who can maintain a 13 mph average speed.  Short break, but not long enough for coffee.  Instead, I will provide individually wrapped cookies after the ride. The ride will be cancelled if no C riders sign up unless a faster rider emails me to say that they will ride at a C pace

Did you ever wonder what was beyond the right turn onto Meadow when you're on Countryside?

Well, this is a NEW ride for the D+ group and there are roads to ride on after Meadow.  

The reason this is a scheduled D+ ride is because we can stop at Ride Along Bike shop for a "No Rush" break at round mile 13.

There are a few hills on the ride but it's only 28 miles.

We should be able to finish around Noon ish.

Some riders my choose not to stop or for only a brief stop.

The temperature will be in the 70s with light wind.

No sweep, but we will re-group once or twice and I’ll likely be in the back of the pack.  Please know the route including the following change to avoid bridge construction near Halls Mill Rd. –

• At mile 6.5, we will turn RIGHT on to Cedar (instead of Left turn)
• Go 1.5 mi. to Felmley
• Turn Left on to Felmley
• Go 0.5 mi. to Oldwick Rd.
• Turn Right on to Oldwick Rd.
• Go approximately 200 yds. to Rockaway Rd.
• Turn Left onto Rockaway Rd.
• Go approximately 1 mi. to resume course as per file/cue sheet at Taylors Mill Rd

Similar to "A Few Roads Less Traveled" (tour 998) but "2" goes up Guinea Hollow Rd instead of Philhower Rd - less challenging and more enjoyable. Tour by Greg Stec (2017).

Option to do the Eagles nest climb at the end.

An extended version of a Great Swamp Ride. Hill climb up to Eagle's Nest at the end of the ride can be omitted if you're tired. NOTE - re-routed in May 2015 to avoid Traction Line.

Mountain Hill Bistro (mile 13) Fairmount Country Store (mile 16) Green Village Deli (mile 20)

Bring water and a love of cycling! 

Note: I didn't have Chris Breen on my printout, but I see him/her on the online signup. Not sure if that person rode the ride. If so, # of riders =17.

Same scenic ride through the farmlands of Allamuchy as tour #850, but reversed to put the lunch/rest stop at Tranquillity at a better point on the ride. By Steve Diamond (2015)

Califon needs a visit..  Temp max is 80F and less in the AM. Just great for Summer riding.

We' ll go a few blocks off course (Left at Main St. in Califon, over the bridge) to eat (and rest) at the Califon General store.

Historical notes: The area that would become Califon was first called California, from Jacob Neighbor's enthusiasm in the milling business about the time the California Gold Rush broke out. The Borough was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature from portions of both Lebanon and Tewksbury Townships on April 2, 1918.

Bill Kolano notified me that Mills Bridge over Rockaway Creek is unpassable. We'll detour at mile 5.6: R on Meadow >  L on Cedar to New Bromley back on course. For a map, click here

A variation on tour #566, Hacklebarney Long, with a return on Rte #512 (Fairmont Road East), instead of Black River Road. "Fedora ride" - flat to start and finish with a climb in the middle (gentle to Mountainville on Rockaway, harder out of Mountainville on Guinea Hollow) then a "dimple" downhill into Califon and a climb out of Califon (gentle on Frog Hollow).

• Rockaway Rd & Guinea Hollow (600' in 6 miles at mile 12) Frog Hollow Rd (440' in 3 miles @ mile 21, right after food stop)

Califon (mile 21):
Bex (Thu-Sun) Rambo's - no restrooms, but porta-potty down Bank St at park Short detour (L on Main St in Califon for .3mi - over the bridge) to Califon General Store

Bring a cue and a smile

Short version of ride to Princeton. Very flat. Lollipop with long stem (out & back along canal) and loop from Rocky Hill to Princeton.

ride is cheduled for 10.30am not 12.15

Short version of ride to Princeton. Very flat. Lollipop with long stem (out & back along canal) and loop from Rocky Hill to Princeton.

Short ride. Lets get some Vitamin D. While the sun shines.  

Parking at ballfields. I plan to skip Green Pond Rd and do Cedar Lake Rd, etc., and back on cue at Powerville.  

Shortened version of ride that takes you on the back roads of Rockaway Valley and past Fayson Lakes.

A fun ride, some challenges. Strong Cs are welcome and I will sweep. Rain cancels 

same actual route as #40 Belvidere-Hope-Stillwater, but starting point changed to Hope

Blairstown Airport - Runway Cafe - (mile 25) Portland, PA (mile 33)

Tour must detour to avoid Mills Bridge starting at mile 12.5 make left at Lamington, then right at T onto Old Hwy 28 and you're back on course.. piece of cake.

Otherwise, be prepared for a great, uneventful ride.

Similar to tour 742, but crosses Rt 22 at light in Whitehouse Station.

Celebrating Petra's Special Birthday at a Social Pace.

This ride is one of my favorites, and I think all will enjoy it.  I will gladly sweep any rider who can maintain a 14.5 mph average speed.  Short break, but no time to sip coffee and chat.  Instead I will bring individually wrapped cookies and we can hang out at the finish.  The ride will be cancelled if no true C+ riders sign up unless I get an email from a rider that they will ride at a true C+ pace (i.e., 14.5 to 16 mph).

This is tour 1104 with start point moved to Summer Road Park. Through the ever interesting and somewhat challenging Sourland Mt. via well known but not very steep Linvale Rd. Food stop is in Ringoes at the Carousel. Tour by Chaim Schreiber (2017).

At start of the ride group will discuss/decide if we want to turn Left on Rockaway Rd. at mile 8.5 in order to avoid traffic on Old Turnpike Rd. up to King St. If we detour, ride will be shorter by approximately 1 mile. 

Ride cancelled due to forecasted thunderstorms.

Another beautiful ride in Somerset County horse country with a stop at the Oldwick General Store and then up to Mountainville. NOTE: Similar to tour #896, but starting from Pluckemin/Bed-1.

 I will gladly sweep any rider who can maintain a 13 mph average speed.  Short break, but no time to sip coffee and chat.  Instead I will bring individually wrapped cookies and we can hang out at the finish.  

Hopewell (mile 20)
Boro Bean Brick Farm

Due to the bridge being out on Meriden Rd, at mile 20.6 we'll turn Left on to Meriden Rd going about a mile and turn right on Old Beach Glen.  At the end of Old Beach Glen turn left on Meriden and you'll be back on course.  I encourage you to look at the map.  It's pretty straightforward once you see the map.  The detour will, my guess, add about a mile.  You'll get to do Old Beach Glen in both directions.  It's a very nice road and worth seeing twice.  We'll go over the changes before the ride.

Scenic views of lakes, ponds and waterways. Multiple food stops available. By Len Sanders (2014).

D+ RIDERS WELCOME

This ride goes on all of your favorite roads around the Great Swamp. A beautiful ride, on quiet roads, for the average cyclist with just the right amount of a challenge.

This route is a little longer than average but not too difficult over all. Great roads and great scenery in general. C+ riders welcome. Early start so we can enjoy the best part of the day.

All welcome. Moderate distance. Moderate climb. Some Sourlands, some Readington. I will sweep bottom of pace. 

This is the same tour as 288 but turns on Summer from Lazy Brook without crossing Rt. 202 an additional two times and going on Old York Road. This tour traverses a few new roads, hills are unavoidable but moderate and can easily be handled by slower riders. Original tour by Chaim Schreiber and shortened by Jan Gorban (2017).

This is the same tour as 288 but turns on Summer from Lazy Brook without crossing Rt. 202 an additional two times and going on Old York Road. This tour traverses a few new roads, hills are unavoidable but moderate and can easily be handled by slower riders. Original tour by Chaim Schreiber and shortened by Jan Gorban (2017).

This is training ride - pace line and climbing as a group. 

This is not a drop ride

Strong C+ riders are welcome

Another beautiful ride in Somerset County horse country with a stop at the Oldwick General Store and then up to Mountainville. NOTE: Similar to tour #896, but starting from Pluckemin/Bed-1.

Here's a ride that used to be done every year until this year.  Last ridden in October of 2021.

Are you tired of riding thru the Great Swamp? Ride around it! Travel thru Harding, Basking Ridge, Long Hill Twp. and Chatham.

Mountain Hill Bistro (mile 13) Fairmount Country Store (mile 16)