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Mobile View To attend a ride as a guest click on the Tour Name. Guests can attend one ride and after that they should become a member in order to continue to enjoy our rides.| Date | Day | Start | Pace/Terrain/ Miles/Climb(ft) | Starting Point | Leader | Tour/Signup | Average Climb (ft/mile) | Leader Comments | Tour Description | Tour Notes | Attendees | Status |
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| 10/18 | Sun | 7:45am | C+/D/102/2557 | Colonial Park, Lot C in the Winter, Howe Athletic Center in the Summer | Dave Hall | 96 - Colonial Four County Century | 25 | Tour_096 Modified for 10-18-20 This is a genuine century ride, with 2505' of climbing, starting at Colonial Park, lot F. Think of it as 250' of climbing for every 10 miles - a piece of cake. There will be 4 rest stops. Tom Beringer is leading the same ride at a C pace. His son Chris will drive the SAG truck, which will meet us at the start and every 25 miles or so (25.6, 44.7, 69 and 81.6 miles). Feel free to bring a small bag with extra gear, food, drinks, and bring any “shareables” which will be made available for everyone (baked items are always a hit). Chris will have water, a bike stand and some tools just in case… He’s pretty handy with the tools… | A meandering century through Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer, and Middlesex Counties. Lunch stop in picturesque Allentown. Light traffic and small hills. Suggested rest stops include: 25.8 miles Terhune Orchards, 404. miles Wawa before Rt130, 44.7 miles Woody's Towne Cafe or Moth Coffeehouse in Allentown, 64.7 miles Roy's Deli & Market, 81.6 miles McCaffrey's Food Market. Cue sheet written to start from Colonial Park LotF. Start point switched to Howe Athletic Field. From Howe make right onto Elizabeth Ave and left onto Amwell to get on Cue. At end make right onto Colonial Drive to Howe. | 8: Dave Hall(C), Jay Raju(B), Joseph Reo(C+), David Pozo(NA), Andrew Glassman(C), Jessica Simpson(B), Maurice Alvarez(B), Gary Binstock(C+) | ridden | |
| 10/18 | Sun | 8:00am | C/D/102/2557 | Colonial Park, Lot C in the Winter, Howe Athletic Center in the Summer | Tom Beringer | 96 - Colonial Four County Century | 25 | Hi All, Some additional information about our Century tour:
I'm not going to comment on the weather, however it should be an awesome day!!!! I'm looking forward to seeing you all. We leave promptly at 8:00 so please plan on arriving in time for a brief safety talk..... Thanks to Sam for "co-leading"!!! Tom
| A meandering century through Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer, and Middlesex Counties. Lunch stop in picturesque Allentown. Light traffic and small hills. Suggested rest stops include: 25.8 miles Terhune Orchards, 404. miles Wawa before Rt130, 44.7 miles Woody's Towne Cafe or Moth Coffeehouse in Allentown, 64.7 miles Roy's Deli & Market, 81.6 miles McCaffrey's Food Market. Cue sheet written to start from Colonial Park LotF. Start point switched to Howe Athletic Field. From Howe make right onto Elizabeth Ave and left onto Amwell to get on Cue. At end make right onto Colonial Drive to Howe. | 12: Lisa Schustak, Sam (Sumant) Chandiramani(C), Angela Echeverri, John Delaney(S), Merritt Peterson, Nicole Bearce, Mendel Brafman(C+), Bob Warren(C), Ed Nyman, Lou Blanco(C), Glen Giaquinto(C) | ridden | |
| 10/18 | Sun | 8:15am | C/D/102/2557 | Colonial Park, Lot C in the Winter, Howe Athletic Center in the Summer | Manuel Coelho | 96 - Colonial Four County Century | 25 | I will be there to sweep up Dave and Tom's riders. When riding thru Roosevelt make sure you stop to pay tribute to Franklin Roosevelt in the park. | A meandering century through Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer, and Middlesex Counties. Lunch stop in picturesque Allentown. Light traffic and small hills. Suggested rest stops include: 25.8 miles Terhune Orchards, 404. miles Wawa before Rt130, 44.7 miles Woody's Towne Cafe or Moth Coffeehouse in Allentown, 64.7 miles Roy's Deli & Market, 81.6 miles McCaffrey's Food Market. Cue sheet written to start from Colonial Park LotF. Start point switched to Howe Athletic Field. From Howe make right onto Elizabeth Ave and left onto Amwell to get on Cue. At end make right onto Colonial Drive to Howe. | 2: Manuel Coelho, Marcia Postallian(TC) | ridden | |
| 10/18 | Sun | 9:00am | C/B/39/2097 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Jim Williams | 671 - Pluckemin - Cider Mill Apple Farm | 54 | For those not inclined to the Century. | Great fall ride similar to Pluckemin - Hacklebarney. One big climb up Guinea Hollow. Enjoy hot/cold apple cider and baked goods at the Cider Mill. Open Saturday-Sunday, Nov. thru Dec. all or check website for specific hours (908.879.6593, www.njcidermill.com). Food and restrooms at Cider Mill Farm. NOTE: Similar to tour #900, but starting from Pluckemin/Bed-1. |
CAUTION - steep downhill on narrow & rough road with blind corners on Black River Road, mile 25.7. Food stops: Cider Mill (open Saturday-Sunday, Memorial Day to Thanksgiving, Porta-johns available). |
5: Jim Barnish, Craig Levin(C), Bill Martin(C), Mike Benjamino | ridden |
| 10/18 | Sun | 9:15am | C/B/28/1459 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | David Drescher | 213 - Pluckemin-Scenic In Somerset County | 52 | Look for a red Prius. | A scenic ride with a few challanges along the way. |
Food stops: Gladstone Market (mile 13), CocoLuxe |
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| 10/18 | Sun | 9:30am | C/C+/37/1572 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Sal Rizzo | 14 - Loantaka-GoreTEX And TherMEX | 42 | For people that don't want a century or Jim W's B terrain ride. Here's a flatter local ride. Planned stop at mile 28 at Fairmount deli. | Join us for a pleasant ride thru the Great Swamp, Basking Ridge, Meyersville and Chatham. |
CAUTION: Gravel on Lord Stirling (mile 10.8).
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12: Jordan Weitberg, Pam Gregory(C), Susan FitzGibbon(C), Jeff Sperling(C), James Anderson, Jeannette Walder(C+), Lisa Gentile, Robert Skerker(C), pat scaringi, Glenn Pierson, Jim Brehove(C) | ridden |
| 10/18 | Sun | 9:30am | D+/C/35/1355 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Mark Jay | 282 - Stanton Roundabout (School Rd) | 39 | Starting later to start warmer. Whitehouse General Store will be closed, but Stanton General Store should be open. Bring an energy bar just in case. And a cue sheet. | 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. Similar to tour 782, but crosses Rt 22 in Whitehouse on School Rd in both directions. Tour by Mitch Solomowitz (2016). |
CAUTION:2 uncontrolled crossings of Rt 22 at mile 11 and 26. Food stops:
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7: Mary Conrad(D+), Mark Schwartz, Dennis McDermott(C), Rich Cohen(D+), Artur Holl(D+), Conrad Steeneck(C) | ridden |
| 10/18 | Sun | 9:45am | D/C/35/1355 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Michael Chenkin | 282 - Stanton Roundabout (School Rd) | 39 | A slower paced ride than Mark Jay's. Realistically anticipating a high D/low D+ pace. Bring a cue/navigation, a mask, and an energy bar or snack in case there's no food stop. | 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. Similar to tour 782, but crosses Rt 22 in Whitehouse on School Rd in both directions. Tour by Mitch Solomowitz (2016). |
CAUTION:2 uncontrolled crossings of Rt 22 at mile 11 and 26. Food stops:
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4: Carl Wheeldon(D+), Barry Seip(D+), Jim Nielsen(D+) | ridden |
| 10/18 | Sun | 10:00am | C/B/40/2455 | Denville Savage Rd | Noreen Drucker | 925 - Two Times Kingsland | 61 | Nice day for a ride! Tank tops optional! Gotta love them hills! Short stop at Lakeside Bagels or ride thru. Looks like construction is over on Kinnelon. If not we are smart enough to figure out a way around! | A scenic tour through Denville and surrounding countryside featuring one of Denville's more 'interesting' hills in both directions. By Ron Salny (2014). |
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6: Tracy Brown(C), Naomi Falange, Joe DeCagna(C), Vinny Catanzaro(C), Pete Aldrich(C) | ridden |
| 10/19 | Mon | 9:30am | C/C+/44/2204 | Long Valley Middle School | Arnie Cohen | 585 - Clinton Ridge Runner | 50 | A nice ride not often done with a rest stop in Clinton. Please bring a cue sheet, a mask, snacks and drinks. | A great ride up Schooley's Mountain the "easy way" to a nice ten-mile run along the ridge and then a five mile drop to Clinton. The climb back is long but not difficult and ends with a very long downhill. Similar to 759 but starting at the Long Valley Middle School. | Just barely B terrain at 50'/mile. Food stops: Clinton (mile 31) | 3: Mark Baumeister(C), Eric Lavitsky(B) | ridden |
| 10/19 | Mon | 9:30am | D+/C/36/1191 | Colonial Park, Lot C in the Winter, Howe Athletic Center in the Summer | Les Garber | 967 - Colonial - Coppermine #2 | 33 | Maskit or casket Challenging climb up Coppermine Rd. Revised beginning, L Mettlers, R Weston, R Elizabeth back on route. No turn on Grouser, continue to R Blackwells Mills to Canal Rd. | Similar to tour #623, with a revised start that adds a few miles. By Les Garber (2015). |
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Food stops: mile 18 - |
7: Michael Swearingen(D+), chaim schreiber(D+), Peter Simon(D+), Mary Conrad(D+), Sasha Deieso(D+), Gen Belfiglio(D+) | ridden |
| 10/19 | Mon | 10:00am | C/C/38/1422 | Kittatinny St. Park - Limecrest Rd. | Arlene Whalen | 921 - Hunts Pond Extended | 37 | Please join me for this active recovery ride (after Sunday's fabulous century). Nice ride. Relatively flat. | A longer version of the beautiful Hunts Pond ride (#503). This version keeps the lunch stop in place, but adds a few miles after lunch. By Len Sanders (2014). |
Food stops: Tranquility Store (mile 25) | 4: Barbara Delaney(D), John Delaney(S), Michael Regan | ridden |
| 10/19 | Mon | 10:00am | C/C+/35/1708 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Tracy Brown | 133 - Loantaka-Great Swamp-Jockey Hollow | 49 | Should be a nice day. Stop at the Fairmount Store. Bring cue sheet and mask. | Low traffic, quiet back roads, more wild animals than cars. |
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8: Noreen Drucker(C), Naomi Falange, Jay Marowitz(C), Richard Poore(C), Vinny Catanzaro(C), Joe DeCagna(C), Dave Hall(C) | ridden |
| 10/19 | Mon | 10:00am | D/C/28/704 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Len Friedman | 778 - Great Swamp Classic | 25 | D+ Riders Welcome | A minimum hills ride in the Great Swamp area with two loops off of White Bridge Road. *No food stop since Meyersville Cafe closed*. |
Food stops: Mountain Hill Bistro (mile 20) |
7: Judy Lauber(D+), Carl Wheeldon(D+), Betty Ann Kaltneckar, Rich Cohen(D+), John Fanelli(C+), Gloria Friedman(D) | ridden |
| 10/20 | Tue | 4:30pm | TB/C/20/706 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | George Diamantidis | 60 - Pluckemin-Oldwick Without Regrets | 35 | A leisurely ride through Somerset and Hunterdon Counties with a stop at the Oldwick General Store. |
Food stops: Oldwick General Store (mile 10) | 7: Jay Raju(B), Michael Shapanka(TB), peter ingraham, Max Smith, Kenneth Johnson(TB), Xue Li(B) | ridden | |
| 10/21 | Wed | 9:30am | D+/C/41/1434 | Duke Island Park | Marvin Schwinder | 695 - Somerset-Flemington-Neshanic Station | 35 | Pleasant ride with stop at Bagels on Main in Flemington Barley Sheaf Road Bridge Out - DETOUR AFTER THE MILE 16.5 LEFT ONTO LOCUST ROAD Mileage shown below is approximate Mile 17.3 LEFT ON LAZYBROOK Mile 18.7 RIGHT AT T RIVER AVE Mile 19.2 BL TO CONTINUE ON RIVER AVE Mile 19.3 LEFT ROCKAFELLOWS MILL ROAD Mile 19.5 RIGHT ON RIVER ROAD. Back on cuesheet at mile 20.1
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| This ride is a longer version of #512 that goes through Raritan and alongside the Duke Estate. |
Food stops: Main Street Bagel Co., Flemington - mile 22 |
14: Marvin Schwinder(C), Jeff Sperling(C), Fred Bennett(C), Michael Swearingen(D+), Peter Simon(D+), Sasha Deieso(D+), Dennis McDermott(C), Les Garber(C), Conrad Steeneck(C), chaim schreiber(D+), Gen Belfiglio(D+), Dave Hall(C), Bill Strauss(C), Andrew Glassman(C) | ridden |
| 10/21 | Wed | 10:00am | B/B/38/2518 | Saffin Pond, Jefferson Twp. | madeleine roese | 482 - Jefferson-Heater's Pond Weekday Ride | 66 | Hopefully we will have peak foliage. C+ welcome and I will sweep. Rain cancels | This ride offers an enchanting view of heates pond and also takes us past Roseville pond. This route has some challenging hills including one "A" hill on Amity Rd. |
Weekday starts only - Same ride as #191
Food stops: Andover - Firehouse Pizza - miles 23.2 |
8: Bill Kolano, E Leslie Graham-Yooll, Andrew Diorio, Dennis Sinauskas(B), Scott Corson(B), John Parsekian, Vinny Catanzaro(C) | ridden |
| 10/21 | Wed | 10:00am | C/B/28/1459 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | David Drescher | 213 - Pluckemin-Scenic In Somerset County **CANCELED** | 52 | A scenic ride with a few challanges along the way. |
Food stops: Gladstone Market (mile 13), CocoLuxe |
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| 10/21 | Wed | 10:00am | C/B/41/2286 | Vernon Acme | Jay Marowitz | 46 - Vernon-Goshen Ride | 56 | A bit of a haul to the start, but worth it. A great ride with peak fall foliage. There will be an optional 2 mile digression to see the Goshen Historic Race Track , the oldest continuously operating horse race track (trotters) in the US. Every time we visit, there are trotters working out. The town of Goshen is full of beautiful victorian homes. In addition, the fragrant black earth onion fields and the quaint towns of Florida and Warwick complete this great ride. | Cycle through the black dirt onion fields of Pine Island, NY up to Goshen and then back to the quaint towns of Florida and Warwick. Excellent cycling on lightly traveled country roads. A very scenic ride including a brief visit to the Historic Goshen Race Track, Appalachian Trail crossings and beautiful mountain views. Definitely worth the trip to this out-of-area start point. |
Food stops: Quick Check (best selection), Duncan Donuts- mile 21.7 Warwick - mile 31 |
8: Jay Marowitz(C), Jonathan Brainin, Arnie Cohen(C), Helene Motyka(C), Buz Tomasino(C), Thomas Talbot, Eileen Griffiths(D+), Terri Grazevich | ridden |
| 10/21 | Wed | 10:15am | D/C+/29/1312 | Milford, NJ Municipal Pkg Lot | Tony Fanelli | 819 - Milford Along the Delaware | 45 | Option to avoid long steep hill at Creek Rd is available by going rt instead of left at Creek Rd for more gradual climb to the Alpha family restaurant; indoor seating and BR available. Climb listed in cue sheet is too high; actual is around 1050'. | This is a beautiful ride on lightly traveled roads that basically follows the Delaware river north from Milford to the town, Alpha, for lunch. Along the way the ride traverses rolling terrain through small farms and small river communities. The ride goes past an early Roebling bridge that connects NJ to Riegelsville in PA. | Food stops: Alpha Family restaurant on 3rd ave, 15.5 mi. | 4: Petra Strickland(D+), Jim Nielsen(D+), Gloria Friedman(D), Tony Fanelli(D+) | ridden |
| 10/22 | Thu | 9:30am | C+/B/43/2731 | Pickell Mtn. Park, Whitehouse Station | John Parsekian | 991 - Tricounty Excursion | 64 | Should be an unusually warm, sunny, fall day in beautiful country. | 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. |
CAUTION: Uncontrolled crossing of Rt 22 at mile 5 on Blossom Hill Rd CAUTION: Uncontrolled crossing of Rt 22 at mile 41 on School Rd. Choose tour 1046 to cross at light for both above Rt 22 crossings. Food stops:
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8: E Leslie Graham-Yooll, madeleine roese(C+), Rebecca Bishop, Bill Kolano, Jacek Bielicki, Max Smith, Bob Wszolek(C+) | ridden |
| 10/22 | Thu | 9:30am | C/C+/60/2590 | Duke Farms | Bob Warren | 1157 - Scenery Galore | 43 | This ride has a great start point (Duke Farms and not Duke Island Park), great break location and the weather and tree color should be great. Please join and bring mask and snacks. A civilized ride planned. | A 60 mile ride that starts at Duke Farms, not Duke Island Park. The ride starts at a new start point: Duke Farms Visitor Center off Dukes Parkway West, located about 2 miles south of the Somerville Circle on Route 206. Rest stop at 26.4 miles, Terhune Orchards. | Duke Farms is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm every day except it is closed on Wednesdays. There are bathrooms at Duke Farms Visitor Center. Terhune Orchards is open every day. A metric can be completed by entering the park at mile 60.1 and looping the park paved walkways. | 6: Noreen Drucker(C), Dave Hall(C), Andrew Glassman(C), Michael Regan, Ron Polansky(C), Bob Warren(C) | ridden |
| 10/22 | Thu | 9:45am | C/C+/30/1438 | Kittatinny St. Park - Limecrest Rd. | Barbara Delaney | 382 - Kittatinny-Beaver Run Ride | 48 | Gorgeous leaves along this beautiful ride. | A very challanging ride with many an up-hill climb. | Fomerly Monday Wake-up #7. | 3: Lynda DeLuca(D), Helene Motyka(C) | ridden |
| 10/22 | Thu | 10:00am | C/B/36/1907 | Denville Savage Rd | Richard Poore | 891 - Wildcat Ridge, Cedar Lake, Cook's Pond | 53 | Faster D+ riders welcome. Nice rest stop, good bagels and friendly faces not to mention those needed facilities are available. Hills aren't crazy except for that one just before Fayson Lakes, but it's short. Low chance of rain and not much wind. Thanks Len. | Scenic views of lakes, ponds and waterways. Multiple food stops available. By Len Sanders (2014). |
Food stops: Rockaway Bagel (mile 23) |
6: Doug McMahon(D+), Sam (Sumant) Chandiramani(C), Alan Zenkert, Pete Aldrich(C), Jay Marowitz(C) | ridden |
| 10/22 | Thu | 4:30pm | TB/C/20/706 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | George Diamantidis | 60 - Pluckemin-Oldwick Without Regrets | 35 | A leisurely ride through Somerset and Hunterdon Counties with a stop at the Oldwick General Store. |
Food stops: Oldwick General Store (mile 10) | 1: | ridden | |
| 10/22 | Thu | 4:30pm | TC/C/23/831 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Sal Rizzo | 113 - Loantaka-Great Swamp-Meyersville | 36 | Sundown starts at 6:06. I think we can get in 23 miles. On 10/15 we got back at 6:05 after doing 24 miles, the Great Swamp Circuit ride & Sundown was at 6:18.
Lost a lot of people. I think the cloudiness had something to do with it. Only 7 with myself. | 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. |
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12: Jessica Simpson(B), Jay Raju(B), Sally Allan, Patty Burley, Joseph Reo(C+), Juan Cortes, Mendel Brafman(C+), Sean Ahern, Gerry Kirwan(C), Brian Cap(C+), James Anderson | ridden |
| 10/23 | Fri | 9:30am | D+/C+/41/1875 | White Oak Park - Branchburg | chaim schreiber | 825 - Sackbutt to Symphony | 46 | Lets hope the good weather continues?...mask up when needed. Note: We'll meet at the upper parking lot, near the toilets.. | Rolling bucolic views of NJ countryside, passing two Vicuna Ranches (Yard Rd +Reaville Rd). |
CAUTION: Uncontrolled crossing of 4-lane, high-speed, Rt 202 on Old York Rd. (mile 3.3) CAUTION: Short gravel section on Plennart Rd (mile 7.9) Food stops: Ringoes (Ringoes Country Deli - mile 18) | 12: Les Garber(C), Fred Bennett(C), Arnie Cohen(C), Petra Strickland(D+), Mark Baumeister(C), Rich Cohen(D+), Doug McMahon(D+), Michael Swearingen(D+), Artur Holl(D+), Chris Breen(C), marc silverstein(C) | ridden |
| 10/23 | Fri | 10:00am | C/B/41/2223 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Arlene Whalen | 700 - Pluckemin-Five Towns **CANCELED** | 54 | This will be a beautiful ride even if the weather is not perfect. Plan to stop at Oldwick General Store (late in the ride). | A new combination of familiar roads. This ride passes through the towns of North Branch, Whitehouse, Mountainville, Pottersville and Oldwick. NOTE: Similar to tour #908, but starting at Pluckemin/Bed1 |
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| 10/24 | Sat | 9:00am | C+/B/52/3700 | Belvidere Family Dollar | George Ebel | 1179 - Belvidere - Cherry Valley | 71 | Ride schedule malfunction had me and Bobby listed as wait list and we could not clear it. | Cherry Valley Rd is one of the nicest roads you will find in the northeast. There are several scenic overlooks along the Delaware just before the Gap where you may want to stop and take a picture. | No bathrooms at the start point but there is a Quick Check about a mile before you get to Belvedere on 46. If you have not been to this start point, it is easiest to turn left before you get to the A&P (Closed but you can see the sign at the top of the hill as you approach). We normally park in the northeast corner of the parking lot. FOOD stop at mile 35.4 (Turkey Hill) | 4: Joe DeCagna(C), Vinny Catanzaro(C), Brian Cap(C+) | ridden |
| 10/24 | Sat | 9:00am | D+/C/37/1324 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Mark Jay | 651 - Pluckemin-Oldwick-Whitehouse | 36 | Please bring a cue sheet. | A ride through the gently rolling hills of Tewksbury and Readington Townships. NOTE: Similar to tour #899, but starting from Pluckemin/Bed-1. |
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5: Jim Williams(C), John Storey(C), Marvin Schwinder(C), Susan Wallen | ridden |
| 10/24 | Sat | 9:15am | C/B/52/3700 | Belvidere Family Dollar | Manuel Coelho | 1179 - Belvidere - Cherry Valley | 71 | Cherry Valley Rd is one of the nicest roads you will find in the northeast. There are several scenic overlooks along the Delaware just before the Gap where you may want to stop and take a picture. | No bathrooms at the start point but there is a Quick Check about a mile before you get to Belvedere on 46. If you have not been to this start point, it is easiest to turn left before you get to the A&P (Closed but you can see the sign at the top of the hill as you approach). We normally park in the northeast corner of the parking lot. FOOD stop at mile 35.4 (Turkey Hill) | 9: Manuel Coelho, Drew Reinhardt(C+), Don Reinhardt(B), Carl D'Ruiz(C+), Rich Cohen(D+), Noreen Drucker(C), George Decker(C), Gerry Kirwan(C), Thomas Talbot | ridden | |
| 10/24 | Sat | 9:30am | C/B/31/1652 | Denville Savage Rd | Paul Malinowski | 471 - Denville P&R-Modified Fayson Lakes | 53 | Meet at the Park & Ride lot across street from the ball fields. Note the relaxed start time of 9:30am. Rest stop is optional - there is a toilet at Fayson Lakes ball field. | Pleasant ride through Rockaway Valley, while easily avoiding Split Rock Rd. Ride through Mtn. Lakes then on to Denville on new quiet back roads. |
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3: Lynda DeLuca(D), Jon Eiseman(C) | ridden |
| 10/24 | Sat | 9:30am | C/B/35/1932 | Far Hills R.R. | Sal Rizzo | 513 - Far Hills-Brookside-Ravine lake | 55 | Planned deli stop at mile 26.6. There's a bagel place on rt 24 in the shopping center on the right. Yes this is a B terrain, but we climbed the same amount of feet on the C+ Terrain ride we did on 10/17/20 from Kittatinny. | Ride thru Ravine Lake, Brookside, the Great Swamp,and along many quiet Rivers and streams. NOTE: Variation of ride 391 with a different starting point. |
CAUTION: tricky turn off busy Rt 24 on downhill (mile 28.8) Food stops: New Vernon - |
15: Jeff Sperling(C), Andy Boulcott(C), Jessica Simpson(B), Lisa Gentile, Dave Hall(C), Neil Kaufman(C), Andrew Glassman(C), Joseph Reo(C+), Jim Barnish, Juan Cortes, Craig Levin(C), Mark Schwartz, Jay Raju(B), Merritt Peterson | ridden |
| 10/24 | Sat | 9:30am | C/C/43/1655 | Kittatinny St. Park - Limecrest Rd. | Sam (Sumant) Chandiramani | 431 - Kittatinny-Great Meadows-Greendell | 38 | A pleasant ride on new and old roads around Allamuchy with many beautiful farms to see along the way. NotesFood stops: Great Meadows (early - mile 18) or Tranquility Store (late - mile 32.5) | A pleasant ride on new and old roads around Allamuchy with many beautiful farms to see along the way. NOTE: Similar to tour #775 but starting from Limecrest instead of Goodale. |
Food stops: Great Meadows - Nykun's Store (early - mile 18) or Tranquility Store (late - mile 32.5) |
12: Alan Zenkert, Arnie Cohen(C), Conrad Steeneck(C), Marcia Postallian(TC), Arlene Whalen(C), Buz Tomasino(C), Fred Bennett(C), Bob Warren(C), Mario Pompeo(C), Terri Grazevich, Sally Allan | ridden |
| 10/24 | Sat | 10:00am | B/C/55/2403 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Michael Shapanka | 80 - Pluckemin-Country Roads | 44 | No sweep. If there are no sign ups by 5 PM Friday will cancel. | Pluckemin to Wertsville to Mt. Airy to Ringoes. Country roads, light traffic |
Food stops: Ringoes (Ringoes Country Deli - mile 32) |
6: Marvin Gersho(C+), E Leslie Graham-Yooll, Jacek Bielicki, Bill Kolano, Andrew Diorio | ridden |
| 10/24 | Sat | 10:00am | C+/B/40/2517 | Frenchtown | Drew Thraen | 235 - Covered Bridge Ride **CANCELED** | 63 | Missed the opportunity to do this tour with those who did it during the week ... NJ and PA ...Covered Bridges ...looks like a beautiful Fall Ride | You don't have to go to PA to see a covered bridge. There is one left in NJ, and this ride goes past it! Start in quaint Frenchtown, NJ and travel along the quiet back roads of Hunterdon county. Cross the Delaware at Bull's Island and tour 5 more covered bridges before returning to Frenchtown. NOTE: re-routed in Nov 2015. |
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| 10/25 | Sun | 9:30am | C/C+/43/1763 | White Oak Park - Branchburg | Manuel Coelho | 985 - Mountain Church Melody | 41 | Starts at White Oak Park, a scenic not very taxing ride to Hopewell for a food stop at Boro Bean. A few hills will be encountered in the Sourland. Tour by Chaim Schreiber (2015). | CAUTION: uncontrolled crossing of 4-lane, high-speed, Rt 202 on Old York Rd. (mile 3.5)
Food stops: Hopewell (mile 25) - Boro Bean, |
11: Manuel Coelho, Les Garber(C), Bill Kolano, Arnie Cohen(C), David Pozo(NA), Jay Marowitz(C), Andrew Diorio, madeleine roese(C+), Jeff Pollock(C), Artur Holl(D+), Rebecca Bishop | ridden | |
| 10/25 | Sun | 9:30am | C/C/42/1515 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Sal Rizzo | 790 - Loantaka - Long Hill - Liberty Corner #1 | 36 | Planned stop at Ridge Bagels at mile 27.5. | Combination of Ride # 99 - Loantaka - Great swamp - Longer version 32mi., C terrain and Ride # 336 - Loantaka - Liberty Corner # 2. Updated in 2014 to go down Skyline instead of Carlton. |
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14: Jeff Sperling(C), Noreen Drucker(C), William Johnson, Joseph Reo(C+), Richard Poore(C), Bob Ferrara(C), Jordan Weitberg, Dave Hall(C), Glenn Pierson, Andrew Glassman(C), James Anderson, Mark Schwartz, Fred Bennett(C) | ridden |
| 10/27 | Tue | 10:00am | C+/B/52/3700 | Belvidere Family Dollar | John Parsekian | 1179 - Belvidere - Cherry Valley | 71 | I am posting ride as another chance for those who missed this ride on Saturday. If you'd like to ride something different, that's out of our usual cycling area, this is a good option. | Cherry Valley Rd is one of the nicest roads you will find in the northeast. There are several scenic overlooks along the Delaware just before the Gap where you may want to stop and take a picture. | No bathrooms at the start point but there is a Quick Check about a mile before you get to Belvedere on 46. If you have not been to this start point, it is easiest to turn left before you get to the A&P (Closed but you can see the sign at the top of the hill as you approach). We normally park in the northeast corner of the parking lot. FOOD stop at mile 35.4 (Turkey Hill) | 10: Bill Kolano, Max Smith, Eric Lavitsky(B), E Leslie Graham-Yooll, Scott Corson(B), Alex Cefalu(C+), Dennis Sinauskas(B), Bob Wszolek(C+), Joe Canova(C+) | ridden |
| 10/27 | Tue | 10:00am | C/C+/39/1759 | Kittatinny St. Park - Limecrest Rd. | Mario Pompeo | 917 - Kittatinny-Skirting Jenny Extended | 45 | A nice "Civilized" ride through Sussex county on probably the best day of the week weather wise. Bring your cue sheet and your mask. Suggested Rest STOP: Dunkin Donuts 1.1 mile to the right on Rte 521 (This would extend the ride to about 40 miles). | Similar to Tour 539, this ride takes you through Johnsonberg and along the edge of Jenny Jump State Park via Heller Rd but goes into Hope for a rest stop at the half-way point. The return is a little more direct than Tour 539 and by-passes Luchetti. By John Wilson (2014). |
Food stops: Hope (mile 18) - either gas station with ports-jons, or Hope Cafe with no restrooms. |
12: Helene Motyka(C), Michael Regan, Buz Tomasino(C), Alan Zenkert, Arlene Whalen(C), Patty Burley, Richard Poore(C), Noreen Drucker(C), Bill Strauss(C), Tom Beringer(C), Jay Marowitz(C) | ridden |
| 10/27 | Tue | 10:15am | C/C+/39/1759 | Kittatinny St. Park - Limecrest Rd. | Richard Poore | 917 - Kittatinny-Skirting Jenny Extended **CANCELED** | 45 | The same Civilized ride as Mario's 10 am. | Similar to Tour 539, this ride takes you through Johnsonberg and along the edge of Jenny Jump State Park via Heller Rd but goes into Hope for a rest stop at the half-way point. The return is a little more direct than Tour 539 and by-passes Luchetti. By John Wilson (2014). |
Food stops: Hope (mile 18) - either gas station with ports-jons, or Hope Cafe with no restrooms. |
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| 10/28 | Wed | 9:45am | C/C/43/1137 | Colonial Park, Lot C in the Winter, Howe Athletic Center in the Summer | Tom Beringer | 890 - Biking to Boro Bean | 26 | This scenic tour travels quiet country roads in Somerset and Hunterdon counties. A few climbs will whet your appetite for the memorable food stop at Brick Farm. By Les Garber (2014). | CLIMBS: Hollow Rd/Long Hill/Zion (420' in 3 miles @ mile 14).
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4: Sam (Sumant) Chandiramani(C), Arlene Whalen(C), Arnie Cohen(C) | ridden | |
| 10/28 | Wed | 10:00am | C/B/32/1743 | Hope Park & Ride | Barbara Delaney | 496 - Hope To See The Gap Twice **CANCELED** | 54 | Cancelled due to rain. | A lightly traveled ride with two views of the Delaware Water Gap along with two climbs and lunch at the Blairstown Airport. |
Donna's Runway Cafe near Blairstown Airport - mile 26.1 | 0: | canceled |
| 10/28 | Wed | 10:00am | D+/B/28/1459 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | David Drescher | 213 - Pluckemin-Scenic In Somerset County **CANCELED** | 52 | A scenic ride with a few challanges along the way. |
Food stops: Gladstone Market (mile 13), CocoLuxe |
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| 10/28 | Wed | 10:00am | D+/C/43/1137 | Colonial Park, Lot C in the Winter, Howe Athletic Center in the Summer | Les Garber | 890 - Biking to Boro Bean | 26 | Maskit or casket Ride past the former Lindberg home before climbing Lindberg Rd. Hope to see some fall color Note: 10 AM start
| This scenic tour travels quiet country roads in Somerset and Hunterdon counties. A few climbs will whet your appetite for the memorable food stop at Brick Farm. By Les Garber (2014). | CLIMBS: Hollow Rd/Long Hill/Zion (420' in 3 miles @ mile 14).
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6: chaim schreiber(D+), Rich Cohen(D+), Michael Nazzaro(C), Marvin Schwinder(C), Bill Strauss(C) | ridden |
| 10/28 | Wed | 4:30pm | TC/C/22/880 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Sal Rizzo | 90 - Loantaka-Great Swamp Tour **CANCELED** | 40 | Canceled wet roads, Sorry. See you all next year for the evening rides in March! | A wonderfully flat and relaxing ride around the Swamp. A great beginners ride. You get the serenity of the Great Swamp. |
CAUTION: Gravel on Lord Stirling Rd (mile 10.9) Food stops: Basking Ridge (Ridge Bagel, mile 13) |
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| 10/29 | Thu | 4:30pm | TC/C/22/880 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Sal Rizzo | 90 - Loantaka-Great Swamp Tour **CANCELED** | 40 | Canceled 100% chance of rain. This ride will go off Weds. 10/28/20 instead. | A wonderfully flat and relaxing ride around the Swamp. A great beginners ride. You get the serenity of the Great Swamp. |
CAUTION: Gravel on Lord Stirling Rd (mile 10.9) Food stops: Basking Ridge (Ridge Bagel, mile 13) |
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| 10/30 | Fri | 9:30am | D+/B/32/1749 | Three Bridges | chaim schreiber | 1234 - Lefflers Love **CANCELED** | 55 | B terrain; really only one hill do not be afraid. This is a maiden ride. Pretty scenery, all enjoyable, rest stop in Sergeantsville. Mask up etc. Inclement weather cancels. NOTE: IF THE SCHOOL IS IN SESSION WE WILL MEET AT THE REFORMED CHURCH CLOSE BY. CANCELLED. | Food stops: |
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| 10/31 | Sat | 9:30am | C/C/38/1489 | Ghost Lake, Allamuchy | Fred Bennett | 961 - A Bit of Hope Scenically in Reverse | 39 | Ghost Lake and Shades of Death on Halloween | 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) |
Food stops: Tranquility Store (mile 23). | 4: Arnie Cohen(C), Sam (Sumant) Chandiramani(C), John Delaney(S) | ridden |
| 10/31 | Sat | 9:30am | C/C+/41/2007 | Summer Road Park, Readington | Manuel Coelho | 1113 - Frontage with Friends II | 49 | Time to check out the Halloween decorations in Lambertville. Costumes optional. I encourage faster riders to please put in a C+ or B ride at 9:15am. It has come to my attention that they might try to restrict crowds in Lambertville on Halloween by not allowing decorations. Also on Halloween when you enter Lambertville you need to put on a mask until you leave the town. | This is tour 1103 with start point moved to Summer Road Park. A different way into Lambertville through seldom used roads with delightful aspects. Also an easy no strain route out of Lambertville with good views. Tour by Chaim Schreiber (2017). |
Food stops: Lambertville - Basil Bandwagon - mile 22 (note other options in Lambertville as well). |
6: Manuel Coelho, Pam Gregory(C), Jeff Pollock(C), Jody Lefkowitz(C), Artur Holl(D+), George Decker(C) | ridden |
| 10/31 | Sat | 9:30am | C/B/41/2308 | Far Hills R.R. | Sal Rizzo | 519 - Far Hills-Black River Ramble #2 | 56 | Here's a ride I haven't done this year. Have nothing else going on for Halloween? Then come along! Planned deli stop at Oldwick general store at mile 21.6. | Travel the scenic areas of northern Somerset County. Mostly rolling with a few good climbs. Oldwick and Pottersville General Stores are open for a snack. Very similar to Tour #787, except around mile 14 goes Halls Mill - Potterstown to get to Rockaway instead of Taylors Mill ("straight at Chubb"). |
Food stops: Oldwick General Store (mile 22) or Black River General Store in Pottersville (no restroom) continue on Black River Rd at mile mile 27. 6 then make a u-turn after the stop and then make a left on Potterstown Road to continue on the course. |
8: Peter Hogendorn, Jon Eiseman(C), Gerry Kirwan(C), Andrew Diorio, dawn marinelli(C), Juan Cortes, Paulo Piedade(C) | ridden |
| 10/31 | Sat | 9:45am | B/B/41/2308 | Far Hills R.R. | Maurice Alvarez | 519 - Far Hills-Black River Ramble #2 | 56 | Catching any interested overflow from Sal's ride. It'll be lung-chillingly cold, so not going to be huffing and puffing up the hills. But will be pushing on the flats to keep roughly to the listed pace. Brr-ing your own cue sheets, and let's have some fun. | Travel the scenic areas of northern Somerset County. Mostly rolling with a few good climbs. Oldwick and Pottersville General Stores are open for a snack. Very similar to Tour #787, except around mile 14 goes Halls Mill - Potterstown to get to Rockaway instead of Taylors Mill ("straight at Chubb"). |
Food stops: Oldwick General Store (mile 22) or Black River General Store in Pottersville (no restroom) continue on Black River Rd at mile mile 27. 6 then make a u-turn after the stop and then make a left on Potterstown Road to continue on the course. |
8: Maurice Alvarez(B), George Diamantidis, Paul Mazur(B), Michael Shapanka(TB), Dennis Sinauskas(B), peter ingraham, Xue Li(B), John Parsekian | ridden |
| 10/31 | Sat | 10:00am | C/C+/41/2007 | Summer Road Park, Readington | Dave Hall | 1113 - Frontage with Friends II | 49 |
This is the same tour as Manny's, at a later time, and possibly a little faster. Faster riders welcome! Manny has mentioned that Lambertville has required anyone outdoors in town (that'll be us) to wear a mask. When we get to the intersection just before the town (mile 19.8 at Rt. 29), we need to stop and put on our masks, and leave them on until we leave town. Rest stop is at the Basil Bandwagon next to Rojo's Roastery. Don't forget this is Halloween! Bonus points for costumes. | This is tour 1103 with start point moved to Summer Road Park. A different way into Lambertville through seldom used roads with delightful aspects. Also an easy no strain route out of Lambertville with good views. Tour by Chaim Schreiber (2017). |
Food stops: Lambertville - Basil Bandwagon - mile 22 (note other options in Lambertville as well). |
11: Naomi Falange, Jeff Sperling(C), Bill Kolano, Jay Raju(B), Jay Marowitz(C), Michael Baker, Don Reinhardt(B), Drew Reinhardt(C+), Michael Regan, Andrew Glassman(C) | ridden |
| 10/31 | Sat | 10:00am | D+/B/32/1749 | Three Bridges | chaim schreiber | 1234 - Lefflers Love | 55 | Ride starts at the School, only one big hill which pushed this ride to B terrain. Dress warmly, ride start time is 10h00. | Food stops: |
3: Lynda DeLuca(D), Les Garber(C) | ridden | |
| 10/31 | Sat | 10:00am | D+/B/30/1936 | Far Hills R.R. | David Drescher | 104 - Far Hills-Jockey Hollow | 65 | A chanllenging ride through Jockey Hollow and Lewis Morris Park then around Mendham with lunch in Gladstone at the Copper Kettle. |
2: Susan Wallen, David Drescher(C) | ridden | ||
| 11/01 | Sun | 9:30am | D+/C/35/1048 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Mark Jay | 336 - Loantaka-Liberty Corner #2 | 30 | For those who just didn't feel like braving the cold on Saturday morning. Please bring a cue sheet. | Travel thru Millington to Liberty Corner and then return thru Basking Ridge and the Great Swamp. Skyline is the best downhill! |
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8: Conrad Steeneck(C), Bob Warren(C), Richard Poore(C), Arnie Cohen(C), Mike Fahrney(C), John Delaney(S), Fred Bennett(C) | ridden |
| 11/01 | Sun | 9:45am | C/C/35/1048 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Paul Malinowski | 336 - Loantaka-Liberty Corner #2 | 30 | Same as Sam’s ride. Just 15 minutes earlier. | Travel thru Millington to Liberty Corner and then return thru Basking Ridge and the Great Swamp. Skyline is the best downhill! |
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12: Sal Rizzo(C), Gen Belfiglio(D+), Pam Gregory(C), Manuel Coelho, David Spence(B), Andrew Diorio, Joseph Reo(C+), Maurice Alvarez(B), Juan Cortes, Paulo Piedade(C), Jay Raju(B) | ridden |
| 11/01 | Sun | 10:00am | B/C+/51/2105 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Michael Shapanka | 617 - Pluckemin - Ringoes **CANCELED** | 41 | No sign ups before 6PM this evening will cancel. No sweep. Will vary route slightly to cross 202 at a traffic light. CANCELED | Outbound on York Road to Ringoes back throught Wertsville & familiar Sommerset |
CAUTION: Uncontrolled crossing of Route 202 on River Road to North Branch River Road (mile 8.9) Food stops: Ringoes (Ringoes Country Deli mile 26.2) |
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| 11/01 | Sun | 10:00am | C/C/35/1048 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Sam (Sumant) Chandiramani | 336 - Loantaka-Liberty Corner #2 | 30 | Quick short ride. temps around high 40's. lunch mile 21- ridge bagel or copper kettle. | Travel thru Millington to Liberty Corner and then return thru Basking Ridge and the Great Swamp. Skyline is the best downhill! |
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14: Jessica Simpson(B), Jeff Sperling(C), Dave Hall(C), Alan Zenkert, Andy Boulcott(C), Noreen Drucker(C), Andrew Glassman(C), Cliff Axelson(NA), Tom Beringer(C), Jacek Bielicki, pete nevins(B+), Lou Blanco(C), Brian Cap(C+) | ridden |
| 11/01 | Sun | 10:00am | D+/B/31/1587 | Kittatinny St. Park - Limecrest Rd. | David Drescher | 379 - Kittatinny-Franklin **CANCELED** | 51 | A challanging ride to Franklin returning past Lime Crest. | Formerly Monday Wake-up #4 | 0: | canceled | |
| 11/01 | Sun | 10:15am | B/C/35/1048 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | pete nevins | 336 - Loantaka-Liberty Corner #2 **CANCELED** | 30 | Posted for all those on wait list for 945 & 10. | Travel thru Millington to Liberty Corner and then return thru Basking Ridge and the Great Swamp. Skyline is the best downhill! |
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| 11/04 | Wed | 9:45am | C+/B/41/2223 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Andrew Glassman | 700 - Pluckemin-Five Towns | 54 | A new combination of familiar roads. This ride passes through the towns of North Branch, Whitehouse, Mountainville, Pottersville and Oldwick. NOTE: Similar to tour #908, but starting at Pluckemin/Bed1 |
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12: Jeff Sperling(C), John Parsekian, Peter Hogendorn, Jonathan Brainin, Scott Corson(B), Dave Hall(C), Grace Bielicka, pete nevins(B+), Cliff Axelson(NA), Joseph Reo(C+), George Diamantidis | ridden | |
| 11/04 | Wed | 10:00am | C/B/41/2223 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Arlene Whalen | 700 - Pluckemin-Five Towns | 54 | Forecast looks great for this beautiful ride! Lunch stop at the Oldwick General Store late in the ride. Remember to bring a mask and sanitizer! | A new combination of familiar roads. This ride passes through the towns of North Branch, Whitehouse, Mountainville, Pottersville and Oldwick. NOTE: Similar to tour #908, but starting at Pluckemin/Bed1 |
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15: John Delaney(S), Richard Poore(C), Conrad Steeneck(C), Bob Warren(C), Sam (Sumant) Chandiramani(C), Arnie Cohen(C), Fred Bennett(C), Andrew Diorio, Mario Pompeo(C), Jay Marowitz(C), Jody Lefkowitz(C), Jim Williams(C), James Anderson, Bill Strauss(C) | ridden |
| 11/04 | Wed | 10:00am | C/C/33/1074 | Kittatinny St. Park - Limecrest Rd. | Helene Motyka | 538 - Kittatinny-Htaed of Sedahs | 33 | Nice temps predicted for tomorrow for this very pleasant ride. There is enough up and down to work your legs. Prefer to do this as an out and back so bring a snack and liquids. Will discuss minor route change at start. Hint: on the way back you make a left at Pequest rather than go down to Tranquility Store. | A different version of a very popular tour (#321) in the reverse direction with a few enjoyable deviations. Ride by Jim Dent |
Food stops: Tranquility Store (mile 22) |
5: Eileen Griffiths(D+), Sally Allan, Wayne Hiller(C), Tracy Brown(C) | ridden |
| 11/04 | Wed | 10:00am | D+/B/32/1729 | Blackwell Park | chaim schreiber | 1215 - Copper Clapper | 54 | Rest stop in Sergeantsville, mile 20.2 @ Bagel Barn. Mask up and dress appropriately. | Some climbing but well worth the effort, you will love the views. Rest stop in Sergeantsville at Bagel Barn and Deli (closed Mondays). |
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5: Les Garber(C), Rich Cohen(D+), Michael Swearingen(D+), Mark Baumeister(C) | ridden |
| 11/04 | Wed | 10:30am | B/B/41/2223 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Alex Cefalu | 700 - Pluckemin-Five Towns | 54 | I am providing the B option to accommodate willing faster riders and the overflow from the Arlene and Andrew's ride at 10:30.
Eric L, Bill K, Dennis S, Max S. | A new combination of familiar roads. This ride passes through the towns of North Branch, Whitehouse, Mountainville, Pottersville and Oldwick. NOTE: Similar to tour #908, but starting at Pluckemin/Bed1 |
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5: Eric Lavitsky(B), Bill Kolano, Dennis Sinauskas(B), Max Smith | ridden |
| 11/05 | Thu | 10:00am | C/B/39/2219 | Denville Savage Rd | Noreen Drucker | 943 - Denville Lakes-Kinnelon-Boonton Ave | 57 | Good day to ride option to stop at Ron’s benches | Loops around several of the lakes in Denville, then the ride out to Kinnelon, and the big hill coming back on Boonton Ave. By Len Sanders |
CLIMBS: Kinnelon Rd (215' in 1.7 miles @mile 14) Boontoon Ave (190' in 0.9 miles with the first half of that particularly steep @ mile 20) Food stops: |
8: Tracy Brown(C), Arlene Whalen(C), Lynda DeLuca(D), John Delaney(S), Naomi Falange, Michael Regan, Ron Polansky(C) | ridden |
| 11/06 | Fri | 9:45am | B/C/41/1944 | Belle Mead | Dennis Sinauskas | 680 - Hills, Hillier, Hilliest | 47 | B option for ride # 680
| Three challenging hills thru some interesting countryside with a food stop in Pennington. |
CLIMBS: Dutchtown-Zion Rd and Long Hill Rd (535' in 4 miles @ mile 1.5 - nice way to warm up). Woosemonsa Rd to Poor -Farm Rd (375' in 3.2 miles - last 1/4 mile brutal @ mile 16). Pennington Rocky Hill Rd (162' in 1.8 miles @ mile 29.5)
Food stops: Deli on a Bagel in Pennington (mile 27) |
8: Eric Lavitsky(B), Max Smith, pete nevins(B+), Alex Cefalu(C+), Henry Yates, Scott Corson(B), Bill Kolano | ridden |
| 11/06 | Fri | 10:00am | C/C/41/1944 | Belle Mead | Arnie Cohen | 680 - Hills, Hillier, Hilliest | 47 | The weather should be perfect for a ride not often ridden. Please bring a cue sheet, a mask, snacks and a drink. | Three challenging hills thru some interesting countryside with a food stop in Pennington. |
CLIMBS: Dutchtown-Zion Rd and Long Hill Rd (535' in 4 miles @ mile 1.5 - nice way to warm up). Woosemonsa Rd to Poor -Farm Rd (375' in 3.2 miles - last 1/4 mile brutal @ mile 16). Pennington Rocky Hill Rd (162' in 1.8 miles @ mile 29.5)
Food stops: Deli on a Bagel in Pennington (mile 27) |
5: Mark Baumeister(C), Arnie Cohen(C), Fred Bennett(C), Michele Sherrill(C), Brian Cap(C+) | ridden |
| 11/06 | Fri | 10:00am | C/C/33/1142 | Kittatinny St. Park - Limecrest Rd. | Buz Tomasino | 427 - Kittatinny-Greendell | 35 | A warm-up for your weekend rides | Travel thru picturesque farm country on country roads with very little traffic. |
Food stops: NO GOOD FOOD STOP, |
5: Laureen Smith(C), Patty Burley, Glen Giaquinto(C), Andrew Glassman(C) | ridden |
| 11/06 | Fri | 10:00am | D+/C/52/1687 | Colonial Park, Lot C in the Winter, Howe Athletic Center in the Summer | Les Garber | 428 - Colonial-Montgomery Meander | 32 | Maskit or casket stay 1 fathom apart rest stop Brick Farm Warm weather for a change. Faster riders welcome. | Travel the scenic byways of Somerset, Mongomery, and Princeton. A wonderful lunch Stop at Terhune Orchards just outside of Princeton for apple cider, blueberry muffins, and other baked goods. Ride in memory of John Zalinski, by Les Garber. | Food stops:
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9: Richard Poore(C), chaim schreiber(D+), Doug McMahon(D+), Sasha Deieso(D+), Artur Holl(D+), Mary Conrad(D+), Noreen Drucker(C), Dave Hall(C) | ridden |
| 11/07 | Sat | 9:00am | C/C+/47/2086 | White Oak Park - Branchburg | Jim Barnish | 526 - Branchburg-White Oak Pk.-Pig Ride | 44 | Could this be the last day for shorts??? If so, you may consider a longer ride, like this one. Faster riders encouraged to attend, ride your pace!!! | This is a combination of some old and new lightly traveled roadsin Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. Great views and a lunch stop at Sergeantsville General Store. by Les Garber |
CLIMBS: Old Croton Rd (350' in 1.8 miles) plus two nasty (14% max grade on my Garmin) but short ones at Capner (just before Old Croton climb) and Britton (around mile 31.8). Food stops: Sergeantsville General Store (mile 27.5) |
2: Bill Zalan(C) | ridden |
| 11/07 | Sat | 9:00am | C/C/53/1912 | Ghost Lake, Allamuchy | Sam (Sumant) Chandiramani | 52 - Ghost Lake-Around The Mountain | 36 | Favorable Temps. Lunch A&B Bagel mile 32. | Allamuchy, Shades of Death, and Hope for lunch - a nice ride over the rolling terrain of rural Warren County. |
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9: Arnie Cohen(C), Don Reinhardt(B), Drew Reinhardt(C+), Michael Regan, Glen Giaquinto(C), Russell McBride, John Delaney(S), Glenn Evans(C+) | ridden |
| 11/07 | Sat | 9:15am | C+/B/54/3251 | Hope Park & Ride | George Ebel | 937 - Hope Springs Benevolent | 60 | Bring a mask, snack, and a Cue sheet if you need one. Rest stop at Dale's market (No rest rooms). | Similar to 374 with fewer ‘out and back’ roads, we climb Mt Benevolence instead of Spout Hill Rd. Includes views of Swartswood Lake, Lake Owassa, and Culver Lake. Tour by Dave Bitterman (2014). | Food stops: Dale's Market (mile 30 - no restrooms) | 2: Bobby Ebel(B) | ridden |
| 11/07 | Sat | 9:15am | C+/C+/45/2056 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Joseph Reo | 4 - Loantaka-Schley Mountain | 46 | Adding an additional ride on Saturday to absorb the overflow from Sal's 9:30 ride
Please bring cue sheet | A nice brisk ride on both suburban and rural roads. A variety of gentle and rolling terrain. |
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9: Cliff Axelson(NA), Marvin Gersho(C+), Jay Raju(B), Ariadne Monfalcone(C), Bill Martin(C), Amy Horn(C+), Kevin O'Donnell(B), David Spence(B) | ridden |
| 11/07 | Sat | 9:30am | C/C+/45/2056 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Sal Rizzo | 4 - Loantaka-Schley Mountain | 46 | Warmer again this weekend. Planned stop at mile 29.5 at Ridge bagel. | A nice brisk ride on both suburban and rural roads. A variety of gentle and rolling terrain. |
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13: Jeff Sperling(C), Juan Cortes, Lisa Gentile, Merritt Peterson, Andrew Glassman(C), Andy Boulcott(C), Neil Kaufman(C), Mark Schwartz, Pam Gregory(C), Jon Eiseman(C), James Anderson, pat scaringi | ridden |
| 11/07 | Sat | 9:30am | D+/C/38/1489 | Ghost Lake, Allamuchy | Mark Jay | 961 - A Bit of Hope Scenically in Reverse | 39 | Please bring cue sheet. | 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) |
Food stops: Tranquility Store (mile 23). | 8: Helene Motyka(C), Sasha Deieso(D+), Conrad Steeneck(C), Juliette Skoldberg(C), Lynda DeLuca(D), Gaye Swanson(C), mark brumbaugh(D+) | ridden |
| 11/07 | Sat | 9:45am | B/B/38/2740 | Long Valley - Schooley Mtn. Park | Dennis Sinauskas | 193 - Schooley's Mtn-Skinner's View | 72 | Added to make room for the C riders wanting to do Manny's ride at 10 am. | There are some hills on this route (it does start and finish on top of Schooley's Mtn.). However, it's not nearly as taxing as you might think, because the climb back up the ridge is long and gradual. |
CAUTION: At mile 15.7, a long downhill on Rocky Run Road ends at a stop sign T at Route 31. Extreme caution needed crossing 31 with cars and trucks at highway speed. Food stops: Mini-Mart @ BP station on Rt. 31 (mile 23.9). |
15: Andrew Diorio, Bill Kolano, Max Smith, Grace Bielicka, Henry Yates, E Leslie Graham-Yooll, Dorin Ursan(B), peter ingraham, Frank Del Corso, madeleine roese(C+), Gary Binstock(C+), Kathy Ohleth, Maurice Alvarez(B), George Diamantidis | ridden |
| 11/07 | Sat | 10:00am | C+/B/48/2666 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Larry Grossman | 1058 - Pluckemin - Califon | 56 | Great Ride. Small Group. Bring Cue. | 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). |
Food stops: Califon - mile 27
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4: Jonathan Brainin, jeff charney, Xue Li(B) | ridden |
| 11/07 | Sat | 10:00am | C/B/38/2740 | Long Valley - Schooley Mtn. Park | Manuel Coelho | 193 - Schooley's Mtn-Skinner's View | 72 | There are some hills on this route (it does start and finish on top of Schooley's Mtn.). However, it's not nearly as taxing as you might think, because the climb back up the ridge is long and gradual. |
CAUTION: At mile 15.7, a long downhill on Rocky Run Road ends at a stop sign T at Route 31. Extreme caution needed crossing 31 with cars and trucks at highway speed. Food stops: Mini-Mart @ BP station on Rt. 31 (mile 23.9). |
7: Manuel Coelho, Naomi Falange, Dave Hall(C), George Decker(C), Tracy Brown(C), Caroline Cullen, Noreen Drucker(C) | ridden | |
| 11/07 | Sat | 10:00am | C/C+/35/1401 | Denville Savage Rd | Richard Poore | 533 - Denville-Fayson Lakes Revised | 40 | Faster D+ riders welcome | An improved version of the Fayson Lakes ride thru scenic Rockaway Valley with one good climb on Boonton Ave. to keep you in shape. |
CAUTION: Route goes on busy, 4-lane Green Pond for 1.7 miles - do not do this tour if you are not comfortable riding with traffic.
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6: Pete Aldrich(C), Patty Burley, Lou Blanco(C), Mario Pompeo(C), David Forti(B) | ridden |
| 11/08 | Sun | 9:30am | C/D/52/1110 | Colonial Park, Lot C in the Winter, Howe Athletic Center in the Summer | Roy Fischman | 658 - Colonial-Cranbury/Kingston | 21 | The port-o-san that had been in lot F had been removed. | Increase your average speed thru this mostly flat route thru Cranbury and Plainsboro, with several food stops. | Food stops: PJ's Pancake House & Bakery in Kingston (mile 35), Cranbury (mile 21) | 2: Lisa Schustak | ridden |
| 11/08 | Sun | 9:30am | C/C+/35/1546 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Sal Rizzo | 802 - Pluckemin-Mountainville #3 | 44 | Want an earlier ride? Well here it is. Bring your shorts! It will be warmer again. Planned stop at mile 22.3 at Oldwick. | This is a blend of the 2 previous Mountainville rides with additional loops included. Food stop is at the Oldwick General Store. NOTE: Similar to tour #904, but starting from Pluckemin/Bed-1. |
CLIMBS: Rockaway Rd to Sawmill (500' in 5 miles, starting @ mile 13) Food stops: Oldwick General Store (mile 22) |
5: Bill Kolano, David Pozo(NA), pat scaringi, Paulo Piedade(C) | ridden |
| 11/08 | Sun | 9:30am | D+/C+/35/1401 | Denville Savage Rd | Manuel Coelho | 533 - Denville-Fayson Lakes Revised | 40 | An improved version of the Fayson Lakes ride thru scenic Rockaway Valley with one good climb on Boonton Ave. to keep you in shape. |
CAUTION: Route goes on busy, 4-lane Green Pond for 1.7 miles - do not do this tour if you are not comfortable riding with traffic.
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2: Manuel Coelho, Rich Cohen(D+) | ridden | |
| 11/08 | Sun | 9:45am | D+/D/32/760 | Colonial Park, Lot C in the Winter, Howe Athletic Center in the Summer | Michael Chenkin | 580 - Colonial Princeton Short | 24 | Warmer weather! Bring mask, cue/navigation. No fraudulent ballots!! | Short version of ride to Princeton. Very flat. Lollipop with long stem (out & back along canal) and loop from Rocky Hill to Princeton. |
Food stops: Princeton mile 16 - |
6: Barry Seip(D+), Artur Holl(D+), Les Garber(C), chaim schreiber(D+), Dennis McDermott(C) | ridden |
| 11/08 | Sun | 10:00am | C/C+/35/1401 | Denville Savage Rd | Joseph Reo | 533 - Denville-Fayson Lakes Revised | 40 | Bring your own cue sheet | An improved version of the Fayson Lakes ride thru scenic Rockaway Valley with one good climb on Boonton Ave. to keep you in shape. |
CAUTION: Route goes on busy, 4-lane Green Pond for 1.7 miles - do not do this tour if you are not comfortable riding with traffic.
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10: Susan FitzGibbon(C), Andrew Glassman(C), Jeff Sperling(C), Dave Hall(C), Sam (Sumant) Chandiramani(C), John Delaney(S), Juan Cortes, Brian Cap(C+), Mendel Brafman(C+) | ridden |
2020 ride 
