This is a special event with initial rides going out as early as around 7am.  No set pace and no set max signups.  Rides range from 12 to 100 miles.  Go to Revolutionary Ramble website for more info.

A great chance to tour our area's incredible history … to show that bicycles belong —
for recreation, transportation and health… and to raise money for the local
Emergency Squads vital to riders and our community.

Organized by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation, a nonprofit charitable
organization, this all-volunteer event draws its help from sponsors, local
organizations and emergency squads, and the Morris Area Freewheelers, one of NJ's
largest adult bicycling clubs.
Presented by Atlantic Health, a recognized leader in quality health care for New
Jersey
and nationwide. Supported by local cycle shops and other valued sponsors.
Visit www.rambleride.org for
information.

100 miles 69 miles 65 miles Gravel Ride 42 miles 25 miles 12 miles

I will sweep at the speed of the slowest rider maintaining a 16.0 mph av speed.  If riders are a little bit slower than 16.0 on the first half of the ride, I will regroup.  We will take a very, very, very short break at Wawa unless everyone wants to skip it.

Follow Sam's Ride at a D+ pace.   Let's average about 12 mph.

One hill on Somerville Road.

We will stop at the Panera around mile 18 after the climb.

Join me for a ride. Bring que sheet and plenty of water. Stop at WAWA at (18 miles).  No one rides alone and we can regroup as needed. 

A slightly longer version of tour #577.

This reverse direction is both challenging and rewarding. Looks a lot different while traveling to Fayson Lakes backwards.

A Taste of Reality at 10.8, no restroom. Alternate food & restroom near 10.0 Lakeside Bagel, 0.9 mile off route (1.8 mile total detour, closed Sundays). Seasonal restroom also available at park near mile 10.0 and Pyramid Mountain Park (mile 8.1).

Two climbs on the way to Princeton, Coppermine never disappoints. New start point shortens by a mile.

Similar to tour #623, with a revised start that adds a few miles. By Les Garber (2015).

Coppermine - 250' in 1.2 miles @ mile 10.4 Princeton Ave to Cherry Valley to Cherry Hill - 300' in 3.3 miles @ mile 14, with last section on Cherry Hill fairly steep

This route has some very pleasant stretches along the Delaware. Weather should be sunny with temps on the warm side. 

Travel along the Delaware River thru Phillipsburg to Pohatcong. Return on the back roads of southern Warren County. Optional side trip up Fiddlers Elbow available.

Harmony Spririts & Grocery (mile 35) Phillipsburg (early - mile 16.5)

We’ll work together to set a nice TB pace, spending time in rotating pacelines. You will need to be able to keep up with the group or ride independently if necessary (this is a drop ride). Please download the GPS file in advance.

Rain cancels.

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

The ride has changed to a D+

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.

We plan on leaving at 5:45 PM, I will do a final check of the attendees at 3:00 PM

Same as the "C" ride but riders can ride at their own pace.  Also, I will to arrive at 5:45 PM so if the attendees arrive at this time, we will leave earlier

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.

Mild weather, low wind and delightful scenery...what could be better??....masks may be required so bring one along. Hydrate and be happy.

Starts at secluded Ottos Farm Park on delightful Wertsville Rd. and meanders down thru scenic roads to Stockton on the Delaware. Food stop is at Stockton Food Store on Bridge St.

A beautiful ride with a mixture of B and C riders.  Great weather.

Could not have asked for better conditions.

Ride on new roads to old favorite stops in Neshanic and Three Bridges.

Another "non-swamp" low-traffic ride heading out to Mendham. Tour by Steve Bach (10/2015).

Another "non-swamp" low-traffic ride heading out to Mendham. Tour by Steve Bach (10/2015).

Come out & enjoy the cooler temps to this C terrain ride.

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

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

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.

Rest stop will be at mile 29.

A pleasant ride along Somerset County rivers and farmlands. Tour by Lorin Press.

I'm hitting a milestone birthday on Friday, and am listing this ride to celebrate this birthday.  

I expect to average at least 15mph but will (not quite enthusiastically) sweep

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.

I did this route last week and it is worth repeating. There is one big climb and we will regroup at the top. We will have one 10-15 min stop in or around the midway point.

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.

D+ Riders Welcome

Strong C+ riders are welcome

Same as tour 700, Pluckemin-Five Towns, for the 1st 20 miles to the top of Rockaway. Then heads to Califon via Mountain Grove/Huffmans Crossing/Raritan River Road. Returns via Guinea Hollow/Rockaway/Hill&Dale/Homestead/BlackRiver/Burnt Mills. Lots of freshly paved roads. Mountain Grove and Academy are the only two climbs. Tour by Larry Grossman (2016).

Bex (Thu-Sun) Rambo's (no restroom) Califon General Store - short detour (L onto Main St @ mile 26.7 for 0.3 miles, U-turn when done)

Early start - Not to Hot. Lunch Brick farm mile 25.8. 

I’ve never done this one, and I’m told it’s beautiful. Join me for an exploration of new roads under what is forecast to be great weather.

Planned stop at Coco-Lux at mile 23.3.

Temps look good, cooler, no rain.

I led this ride earlier in the year & now it's time to get back into shape!

This ride starts out in the flat areas of the Great Swamp and travels along scenic Ravine Lake over the rolling hills in this area. Includes two long, but gradual, climbs.

Park across the street from the hardware store which is alongside the stream.

This ride was developed by the Food Shed Alliance for their 2018 fundraiser. Its 25-miles of picture-book country roads, farms, lakes and views to distant hills. This is a charmer you will want to ride again and again. Rest stop is at the Genesis Farm at the 14.7 mile marker.

Shorter version of the Allamuchy Andover loop #981, an ultra scenic ride in the Great Meadows glacial basin, our beloved Allamuchy valley. Count more sheep, goats and cows than cars.Look for snow geese in season. Watch the corn grow. The municipal building has indoor bathrooms and water available. Parking is limited on court days (Tuesdays 9-2), so avoid scheduling on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Court schedules however subject to change. When scouting or riding from there, check what's current.

Tranquility (mile 21) Short detour up 206 to A&B Bagels (mile 14)

Scheduled pace is "D", but D+ cyclists are welcome.  Note that on weekends we start from the parking lot opposite the ballfields. Toilet facilities are open at the ballfields.  Leader sweeps

This tour is essentially the reverse of our popular #848, with a loop through Cedar Lake & Cooks Pond early on.  It tackles Old Beach Glen early on and is a less steep  challenge.  It also reverses the awkward downhill of the pothole filled portion of Kinnelon Ave & makes it a safer route. It also schedules a stop at Lakeside Bagels, and thus eliminates the risky crossing of Green Pond Road.

Taste of Reality mile 17.8 (no restrooms), seasonal restrooms in park at mile 18.6 Lakeside Bagels mile 19.5 (closed Sundays)

 I will be there to sweep up Merritt's scragglers.  I did this ride and it is one of my favorites.

Due to 80% Chance of rain at 10 - 11 am.  Postponed to later date

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. Similar to tour
#267 with different start point.

Let's change it up and ride on some different but also beautiful country roads on what they are now predicting as a cool day.  I will sweep with the slowest rider who can maintain a 13 mph average speed.  If they are a little bit slower, I will wait on the hilltops.  Very, very, very short break in Frenchtown (about 19.9) and/or at the Wawa in New Hope (mile 42.6).  If you are not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask or stay at least 10 feet away from me.

Ride the hills and dales by the DE River between Ringoes and Frenchtown in search of the long lost Woolly Mammoth. Cross into PA and ride to New Hope to look for the Strutting Peacock. Scenic views include 3 covered bridges.

A nice 27 mile ride for the First Day of August and COOL temperatures.

Stop at Ridge Bagel at Mile 14

Bring Cue Sheet & Mask (some places may require them)

We should be able to finish this ride by NOON.

Average pace of 12 - 12.5 MPH.

Rain expected in the Afternoon on Sunday.

Scenic, traditional ride through Green Village, the Great Swamp, Basking Ridge and Harding Twp. Still plenty of country roads here, but expect to encounter some traffic at beginning and end of ride.

Food stop at mile 25.

Tour through beautiful horse country and farmlands estates. To be on the safe side, bring an energy bar or other snack in case food shops aren't open.

Should be a pleasant ride with a tolerable amount of climbing. We will stop at Brick Farm for a short break.

Travel the scenic back roads of Hunterdon county and enjoy food stops in Frenchtown and Sergeantsville.

Sergeantsville General Store (a little late - mile 30) Frenchtown (early - mile 14)

We’ll work together to set a nice TB pace, spending some time in rotating pacelines. You will need to be able to keep up with the group or ride independently, if necessary (this is a drop ride). Please download the GPS file in advance.

Depending on the group, we may have the climbers go up Philhower and meet everyone back at the corner of Guinea Hollow and Sutton.

Rain cancels.

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).

Great weather for an evening ride. 

Similar to Skirting the Sourlands but shorter. Rolling hills that go through towns of Neshanic, Three Bridges, Centerville and Raritan with several crossings of the Raritan River but no Rt 202 crossings. Note that out and back to WAWA can be skipped at mile 19.2 for evening and picnic rides. Similar to tours 1024 and 1025. Tour by Andy Corwin & Jan Gorban (2016).

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).

A well known route to WAWA with some gentle hills to make it  interesting.

We split up into two groups mostly Bs and Cs.  The C group stayed together most of the ride.

Nice riding day with shade provided by Mother Nature.

Ride will leave at 5:30

A great ride which goes on all of your favorite roads. Some light traffic can be expected.

Ride from Loantaka Park into the Great Swamp, through Meyersville and along Fairmount Ave. and Southern Blvd. in Chatham. One good hill out of the Swamp, otherwise easy terrain.

Mountain Hill Bistro - mile 12) Fairmount Country Store (mile 14.4)

I'm willing to slow down & go at a civilized pace.  I will wait at the top of hills for stragglers.

I see I am the last one that led this ride last year.  I want to do it once this year.

This was not a civilized ride, although there were some regroupings for me and a few others by the B pace riders.  Came back with a 15.4 avg.

Scenic, enjoyable cycling on the quiet back roads of Somerset County. Similar to tour #1094, but shorter. Tour by Jan Gorban (2017).

A terrific ride with a stop at the Amish market.  Please note 9AM start time.

A ride through Flemington and on to lightly travelled roads of Locktown, Kingwood and Sergeantsville. Great lunch stop at either the Flemington Amish Market or Bagle Club Deli. Amish Market is open Thurs, Fri and Sat and has a Pig Roast the last Fri and Sat of the month.

Sergeantsville General Store - mile 24 Amish Market - mile 32

I will sweep with the slowest rider or at 14.5 mph whichever is faster. Very, very, very short break or no break.  Anyone on the ride who is unvaccinated please wear a mask and/or stay at least 10 feet away from me.

Similar to tour 636, but shorter and flatter. At 40'/mile climb, it's right on the border of C and C+ terrain.

Planned stop at mile 34.6 at the deli on the corner after the Pottersville down hill.

This ride features the Great Swamp, Ravine Lake and a stop at the famous Pottersville Deli. There are a few good hills on this ride to keep you in shape. Revised Hickory Tree Half Century.

This will be a scenic ride on familiar roads. Weather looks good so join me!

Warren county "outback" grand tour thru Oxford, iconic Stewartsville, picking up the Musconetcong river at our food stop @Casola's mile 29.8 in Bloomsbury (a town where time appears to have stopped 75 years ago!). Roughly following the river thru to Asbury, Changewater then home. Post ride re-hydration at CZIG MEISTER BREWERY (opens at noon) - 106 Valentine St., 1/2 mile from start. Port-a-john at Tannery field just around the corner from the train station off Grand Ave. See you on the ride - Mark

***There have been a few questions about food at the brewery. NJ State Law for production breweries prohibits the sale of food by the brewery, however, you are free to bring in your own food or order from a restaurant. For examples, Franks Trattoria and Sizzle BBQ are just blocks away - both will deliver food right to the brewery - Mark

Bring 2 bottles of water/drink mix and a power bar in case no shops are open on Sunday.  One good challenging climb at mile 16.  Beautiful ride through Fayson Lakes.

An improved version of the Fayson Lakes ride thru scenic Rockaway Valley with one good climb on Boonton Ave. to keep you in shape.

Powerville Rd to Kinnelon Rd. (271' in 3.1 miles) Boonton Ave. (175' in 0.9 miles)

Lakeside Bagel at 17.1 (restroom, closed Sundays) A Taste of Reality at 18.8 (no restroom - use seasonal restrooms at ball fields at turn onto Fayson Lakes Rd from Boonton Ave.)

Due to wet trails this ride is canceled

Sunday looks to be warm but still comfortable but bringing two full bottles for the ride is still highly recommended.

We will stop at the Firehouse Deli at mile 25.4

I expect to average at least 15mph and will (not quite) enthusiastically sweep.  

Refreshing new roads into Orange County, NY with the route bisecting the David Miller family farmstead. Tour by Mary Ann.

C Pace - Leader will sweep at about a 13 mph average pace

Fast D+ riders welcome and expected !!!

Stop at WAWA at Mile 20 / bring a mask - it may be required

Maximum grade is about +5%

Ride through beautiful rural countryside in the Neshanic Station and Whitehouse Station areas, on familiar roads named Woodfern, Barley Sheaf, and Lazy Brook. Similar to tour 874, but crosses Rt 22 in Whitehouse at light instead of at School Rd.

This original Ringoes ride has not been ridden in some time.  Let's do it.  Stop half way in Ringoes.

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

Brick Farm Boro Bean

mile 11.9 and 29.3 - Montgomery Arboretum Parking lot (intersection of Harlingen and Mill Pond Rd) mile 12.6 - Montgomery Veteran's Park (Harlingen Rd just before it becomes Devon Rd) mile 28.8 - Mill Pond Soccer Complex (on Mill Pond Rd between Dead Tree Run Rd and Harlingen Rd)

Only did the airport loop bacause of storm.

Mostly rural roads including Halls Mill, Taylors Mill, Hill and Dale, Homestead, and Black River with a food stop at the Black River General Store. Combination of the best from rides in Oldwick area. Be respectful of horses and their riders on the road. Tour by Manny Coelho & Ron Lane (2016).

Based on Along Mill Rivers (tour 779) with an added 2 mile loop through Whitehouse. Mostly rural roads including Halls Mill, Taylors Mill, and Hill and Dale with a food stop at the Oldwick General Store at 17.3 or Whitehouse General Store at mile 23.5. Tour by Jan Gorban (2017).

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

Let's hope the weather co-operates.

Rain & thunderstorms.

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)

It's going to be a warm one but I think we are starting early enough and going high enough to keep it tolerable.

We can by pass the Black River Rd decent if the group wants to.

Enjoy three counties while riding through Lebanon, Califon, Hacklebarney and Pottersville. This ride rewards the climber with a beautiful view from atop Mt. Grove on the way into Califon. Tour by Muffin Williams (2016).

For special July social ride at ~40.9 mile make a left off School Rd before RT22 and ride or walk the short distance to Polar Cub for ice cream.  Caution since you are going against RT22 traffic. Ice cream paid by MAFW. After Polar Cub alternate return is make a right at School Rd, left at Old Hwy 28, cross RT22 at the light and continue Main St to Pickell Park.

Cider Mill (mile 27 - open Saturday-Sunday, Memorial Day to Thanksgiving, Porta-johns available) Califon (early - mile 17):
Bex (Thu-Sun) Rambo's - no restrooms, but porta-potty down Bank St at park Short detour (L on Main St) to Califon General Store
Black River General Store in Pottersville (mile 32, no restrooms)

Flat ride lending to paceline/speed. Review of effective/safe pace-lining techniques prior to ride. Previous rides on this course have averaged 19.3 for the 40 miles - the right group can improve on that! Straight thru ride - 2 full bottles must! See you on this daytime TRAINING RIDE - Mark

If 50% chance of rain is in the forecast, I will cancel the ride.  

Good Fast ride. Burn some calories. 

Lunch @ mile 20.3- Wawa. 

Ride through beautiful rural countryside in the Neshanic Station and Whitehouse Station areas, on familiar roads named Woodfern, Barley Sheaf, and Lazy Brook.

A beautiful, relatively flat ride in the open country.  D+ cyclists welcomed.  Leader will sweep behind the slowest rider. Should the heat become extreme, the ride can be shortened by making a left at mile 28.5 onto Lake Iliff Rd., then at 29.3 a left onto Goodale, then at 31.2 a left into the parking ride.  This will cut 7 miles from the end of the ride.

CANCELED  Due to dangerous heat & humidity.

A popular ride thru the rolling farm country of rural Sussex County with the horses, cows, and sheep. Similar to tour #319 but starts from Goodale instead of Limecrest.

Allamuchy General Store (mile 17) short detour to Tranquility Store (1/2 mile each way, L at 20.3 on CR 611 instead of R, 1/2 mile to store, U-turn when done - if you are doing Tranquility Store, skip the out & back to the Allamuchy store at mile 17.2 by going L onto CR 612).

Extreme heat Canceled.

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

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

Strong C+ riders are welcome

Boro Bean Brick Farm