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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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| 12/03 | Thu | 9:45am | C+/C/41/1307 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Eric Lavitsky | 515 - Pluckemin-Three Bridges-Stanton | 32 | I am scheduling this ride to handle overflow from Mario's 10am ride. It will be warming up as the day progresses - should be a nice day. We will take a moderate pace out of Pluckemin - enough to stay warm at the start of the ride. We'll be a bit faster than Mario's group, but not too fast - I will sweep and make sure everyone is ok. We'll regroup at a few spots (likely River/Rattlesnake, School/22, end of Dreahook and both 202 crossings. There may be one detour route - will advise at ride start. | A ride thru the beautiful farmlands of Somerset County. Ride by Lorin Press. NOTE: Similar to tour #897, but starting from Pluckemin/Bed-1 instead of RVCC. | CAUTION: Uncontrolled crossing of high-speed, 4 lane Rt 22 at mile 7.4. Choose tour 1015 to cross Rt 22 at light. At mile 32.8 please cross 202 at pedestrian crosswalk at light instead of using car turn lane. Food stops: Wawa on 202 @ mi 19.4 | 7: Dennis Sinauskas(B), Jeff Pollock(C), Kenneth Solomon, Roy Fischman(C+), E Leslie Graham-Yooll, John Parsekian | ridden |
| 12/03 | Thu | 10:00am | C/C/41/1307 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Mario Pompeo | 515 - Pluckemin-Three Bridges-Stanton | 32 | It is supposed to be sunny and be the warmest day of the week. Let's go ride while the nice weather lasts. Bring your cue sheet and MASK. There should be a detour on the route. I'll work on the revised route. | A ride thru the beautiful farmlands of Somerset County. Ride by Lorin Press. NOTE: Similar to tour #897, but starting from Pluckemin/Bed-1 instead of RVCC. | CAUTION: Uncontrolled crossing of high-speed, 4 lane Rt 22 at mile 7.4. Choose tour 1015 to cross Rt 22 at light. At mile 32.8 please cross 202 at pedestrian crosswalk at light instead of using car turn lane. Food stops: Wawa on 202 @ mi 19.4 | 10: Mario Pompeo(C), Alan Zenkert, John Delaney(S), Lou Blanco(C), Richard Poore(C), Michael Regan, Les Garber(C), Dennis McDermott(C), James Anderson, Paulo Piedade(C) | ridden |
| 12/03 | Thu | 10:00am | C/B/36/2093 | Summer Road Park, Readington | Mark Baumeister | 1067 - Hopewell Hijinks | 58 | A little different way through the Sourlands and back. Will sweep at low end of pace. | This tour travels over the midsection of the Sourland Mountain to Hopewell. It meanders back through the southwestern part of the Sourland and, ultimately, takes Old York Rd. on the return to Three Bridges and Summer Road Park. This tour has pleasant, lightly travelled roads and some new roads too. Tour by Muffin Williams (2017). | Food stops:
Hopewell - Boro Bean (mile 16.2) |
7: Arnie Cohen(C), Tracy Brown(C), madeleine roese(C+), Naomi Falange, Dave Hall(C), Andrew Glassman(C) | ridden |
| 12/05 | Sat | 9:45am | B/B/38/2447 | Far Hills R.R. | George Diamantidis | 82 - Far Hills-Mountainville **CANCELED** | 64 | Strong C+ riders are welcome | A ride thru the scenic horse country of Somerset County with opportunities for stops at the Oldwick general or Black River General Stores. |
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| 12/05 | Sat | 10:00am | C/B/38/2447 | Far Hills R.R. | Sal Rizzo | 82 - Far Hills-Mountainville **CANCELED** | 64 | If it rains I will move the ride to Sunday 12/6. Cancelled Heavy rain & wet roads. Check on Sunday for the same great ride! | A ride thru the scenic horse country of Somerset County with opportunities for stops at the Oldwick general or Black River General Stores. |
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| 12/05 | Sat | 1:15pm | D+/B/25/1368 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | David Drescher | 978 - Loantaka-Hardscrabble the Short Way | 55 | Another "non-swamp" low-traffic ride heading out to Mendham. Tour by Steve Bach (10/2015). |
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2: Susan Wallen | ridden | |
| 12/06 | Sun | 10:00am | C/B/38/2447 | Far Hills R.R. | Sal Rizzo | 82 - Far Hills-Mountainville | 64 | Planned stop at formerly Ceasar’s Deli at mile 28. Looking forward to seeing everyone! There's no rain in the forecast for Sunday, just colder, dress warm. | A ride thru the scenic horse country of Somerset County with opportunities for stops at the Oldwick general or Black River General Stores. |
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7: George Decker(C), Paulo Piedade(C), Juan Cortes, Neil Kaufman(C), William Johnson, Stephen Davis(C) | ridden |
| 12/06 | Sun | 10:30am | B/B/38/2447 | Far Hills R.R. | madeleine roese | 82 - Far Hills-Mountainville | 64 | Will sweep, C+ welcome. Dress warmly! | A ride thru the scenic horse country of Somerset County with opportunities for stops at the Oldwick general or Black River General Stores. |
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10: Andrew Diorio, E Leslie Graham-Yooll, Gary Binstock(C+), Jay Raju(B), Jacek Bielicki, Alex Cefalu(C+), Michael Shapanka(TB), Sean Ahern, Eric Lavitsky(B) | ridden |
| 12/06 | Sun | 10:45am | C/C/35/1048 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Roy Fischman | 336 - Loantaka-Liberty Corner #2 | 30 | An invitation for those on the wait list for Sam's ride to join me. I will lead from the rear. | 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: Marcia Stanton(C), Merritt Peterson, Nicole Bearce, Tracy Brown(C), Naomi Falange, James Anderson, Michael Baker, Manuel Coelho, marc silverstein(C), John Delaney(S), Suzanne Hall | ridden |
| 12/06 | Sun | 11:00am | C/C/35/1048 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Sam (Sumant) Chandiramani | 336 - Loantaka-Liberty Corner #2 | 30 | We may luck out on Sunday. Fingers crossed. | 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: Valerie Cole(B), Fred Bennett(C), Pam Gregory(C), Jeff Sperling(C), Dave Hall(C), Andy Boulcott(C), Lisa Schustak, Andrew Glassman(C), David Spence(B), Jeff Pollock(C), Jim Williams(C) | ridden |
| 12/06 | Sun | 11:00am | D+/C+/28/1123 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | David Drescher | 779 - Pluckemin-Along Mill Rivers | 40 | Mostly rural roads including Halls Mill, Taylors Mill, and Hill and Dale with a food stop at the Oldwick General Store. This ride was a favorite of Jay Grossman, a former President of MAFW who rode this ride on Father's Day. NOTE: Similar to tour #903, but starting from Pluckemin/Bed-1. | CLIMBS: Halls Mill to Taylors Mill to Rockaway to Hill and Dale (350' in 4.5 miles @ mile 11).
Food stops: Oldwick General Store (mile 17.3) |
2: Susan Wallen | ridden | |
| 12/07 | Mon | 10:00am | D+/C/34/1144 | Colonial Park, Lot C in the Winter, Howe Athletic Center in the Summer | chaim schreiber | 1196 - Weston Wonderland | 34 | Slower and shorter the winter standard, slower riders welcome, ride leader will sweep. Mask up and stay safe. | A shorter, smoother ride. No big hills over well traveled roads in interesting combinations. | Food stops: Bagel Barn in Rocky Hill mile 18.5 | 10: Fred Bennett(C), Jeff Sperling(C), Les Garber(C), Tom Beringer(C), Dave Hall(C), Sasha Deieso(D+), Ursula Maresca(D+), David Suriani, Marcia Stanton(C) | ridden |
| 12/07 | Mon | 10:15am | C/C/34/1144 | Colonial Park, Lot C in the Winter, Howe Athletic Center in the Summer | Jeff Pollock | 1196 - Weston Wonderland | 34 | Same ride as Dave's, but C ride pace and 15 min later. | A shorter, smoother ride. No big hills over well traveled roads in interesting combinations. | Food stops: Bagel Barn in Rocky Hill mile 18.5 | 4: Jeff Pollock(C), Eric Lavitsky(B), Michael Regan, Andrew Glassman(C) | ridden |
| 12/08 | Tue | 10:00am | C/B/42/2208 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Jeff Pollock | 143 - Loantaka-Bernardsville Express | 53 | A few good hills to climb but some wonderful downhills on your way. |
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5: Jeff Pollock(C), Jody Lefkowitz(C), Andrew Glassman(C), Kenneth Solomon, Eric Lavitsky(B) | ridden | |
| 12/09 | Wed | 11:00am | B/B/36/1911 | Pickell Mtn. Park, Whitehouse Station | madeleine roese | 1106 - Cool Down on Cold Springs **CANCELED** | 53 | I will sweep and C+ welcome. Rain or snow cancels | Venture to Mountainville and Oldwick via a new combination of old roads from Pickell Park. You will see, but are not limited to, a variety of animals such as rabbits, deer, little black sheep with bells, small horses and maybe a Friesen or two. Tour by Tony Marchand and Pat Kipp (2017). For special July social ride at ~32.8 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.
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CAUTION: 2 uncontrolled crossings of Rt 22 @ mile 7.5 & mile 32.8. Food stops: Oldwick General Store - mile 24 |
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| 12/09 | Wed | 11:00am | C/C/29/1019 | Kittatinny St. Park - Limecrest Rd. | David Drescher | 33 - Kittatinny-Lafayette-Green **CANCELED** | 35 | Ride along the gently rolling back roads of Sussex County farm country to Lafayette and return thru Green Twp. |
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| 12/10 | Thu | 10:00am | B/B/42/2548 | Harry Dunham Park | Dennis Sinauskas | 810 - Liberty Corner-Almost Round Valley | 61 | Nice day for winter forecast. | Lots of good climbs (Hollow Brook, Cokesbury, Long Rd) and a fabulous descent (the other side of Cokesbury) with a great view of Round Valley, we see the reservoir but don't go around it. |
CAUTION: Uncontrolled crossing of Rt 22 at mile 27.4. Food stops: |
5: Eric Lavitsky(B), madeleine roese(C+), E Leslie Graham-Yooll, Max Smith | ridden |
| 12/10 | Thu | 10:30am | C/C/34/1303 | Duke Island Park | Jay Marowitz | 733 - Hunterdon Farmlands & 3 Bridges Extended | 38 | It's going to be 50F! | A slightly longer version of tour #577. |
CAUTION: Uncontrolled crossing of 202 on River Road (Mile 31.6). Food stops: WAWA on Rt 202. |
10: Jay Marowitz(C), Jody Lefkowitz(C), susan Winkelried, Jeff Pollock(C), Richard Poore(C), Bill Martin(C), Mario Pompeo(C), Lou Blanco(C), Bill Strauss(C), Dennis McDermott(C) | ridden |
| 12/10 | Thu | 11:00am | C/C/34/1303 | Duke Island Park | Tracy Brown | 733 - Hunterdon Farmlands & 3 Bridges Extended | 38 | True C pace ride. Note later start. Hope it will warm up by 11am. Very short stop at WaWa, | A slightly longer version of tour #577. |
CAUTION: Uncontrolled crossing of 202 on River Road (Mile 31.6). Food stops: WAWA on Rt 202. |
8: Naomi Falange, Jeff Sperling(C), Dave Hall(C), Andrew Glassman(C), Arnie Cohen(C), Bill Kolano, Bob Warren(C) | ridden |
| 12/11 | Fri | 10:00am | B/B/38/2447 | Far Hills R.R. | George Diamantidis | 82 - Far Hills-Mountainville | 64 | Strong C+ riders are welcome | A ride thru the scenic horse country of Somerset County with opportunities for stops at the Oldwick general or Black River General Stores. |
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2: Eric Lavitsky(B) | ridden |
| 12/11 | Fri | 10:00am | D+/B/30/1754 | Otto Farm Park | Les Garber | 1200 - Lambertville Loop | 58 | MASK UP, Don we now our plague apparel. Warmer temps than Monday. Rest stop at Basil Bandwagon just past Rojo's. Will ride at top end of D+ pace, 13 mph. C riders welcome. | An interesting ride from Otto Farm Park on Wertsville Rd. to Lambertville, terrain is not taxing. Food stop at Rojo Coffee Roasters on N. Union St. |
Food stops: Basil Bandwagon - Lambertville - mile 15 | 9: David Suriani, chaim schreiber(D+), Dennis McDermott(C), Arnie Cohen(C), Sasha Deieso(D+), Jeff Sperling(C), Marcia Stanton(C), Jeff Pollock(C) | ridden |
| 12/11 | Fri | 10:30am | B/B/42/2783 | Spruce Run | madeleine roese | 303 - Tony's Hills & Dogs | 66 | C+ welcome. I will sweep. | Spruce Run up the Netcong River thru the hills of Warren and Hunterdon Counties. Lots of hills and lots of barking dogs. Possible windsurfing after ride. |
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7: Dennis Sinauskas(B), Bill Kolano, John Parsekian, Jacek Bielicki, Dennis Budnik, Valerie Cole(B) | ridden |
| 12/11 | Fri | 10:30am | C/B/38/2447 | Far Hills R.R. | Paulo Piedade | 82 - Far Hills-Mountainville | 64 | Let's enjoy the nice weather. | A ride thru the scenic horse country of Somerset County with opportunities for stops at the Oldwick general or Black River General Stores. |
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3: Lynne Avery(C), jeff charney | ridden |
| 12/11 | Fri | 10:30am | D+/C/31/1092 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Petra Strickland | 777 - Loantaka-Lib Corner, Roads Less Traveled | 35 | True D+ pace. Lunch at Ridge Bagel. Note 10:30 start. | Travel through the Great Swamp to Liberty Corner and back to Basking Ridge for food. | CAUTION:Gravel on Lord Stirling (11.5)
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7: Barry Seip(D+), James Anderson, Conrad Steeneck(C), George Decker(C), Hank Fein(C), Neil Kaufman(C) | ridden |
| 12/12 | Sat | 9:30am | D+/C+/28/1123 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Mark Jay | 779 - Pluckemin-Along Mill Rivers | 40 | Please bring cue sheet. | Mostly rural roads including Halls Mill, Taylors Mill, and Hill and Dale with a food stop at the Oldwick General Store. This ride was a favorite of Jay Grossman, a former President of MAFW who rode this ride on Father's Day. NOTE: Similar to tour #903, but starting from Pluckemin/Bed-1. | CLIMBS: Halls Mill to Taylors Mill to Rockaway to Hill and Dale (350' in 4.5 miles @ mile 11).
Food stops: Oldwick General Store (mile 17.3) |
5: Dennis McDermott(C), Craig Levin(C), George Decker(C), Manuel Coelho | ridden |
| 12/12 | Sat | 10:00am | C/B/36/1830 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Sal Rizzo | 690 - Loantaka Ramble | 51 | Planned stop at Coco-Lux. We will detour with a right turn at Willow to Coco-Lux around at mile 17.4 then U-turn back to get back on the route. It will add a mile or so to the route. | This ride was based on the cue sheet for the 2009 Revolutionary Ramble, adapted to start at Loantaka Brook Park. This ride covers some of the most beautiful roads we ride on, and the wonderful shadiness of the route is perfect for a warm sunny day. |
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10: Jeff Sperling(C), Neil Kaufman(C), Andrew Glassman(C), Jon Eiseman(C), Gerry Kirwan(C), James Anderson, Michael Baker, Paulo Piedade(C), Cliff Axelson(NA) | ridden |
| 12/12 | Sat | 10:00am | C/C/41/1188 | Kittatinny St. Park - Limecrest Rd. | Sam (Sumant) Chandiramani | 537 - Kittatinny-Brighton Double Loop | 29 | Decent winter weather. Lunch @ tranquility store mile 22. | A great ride going out and returning via Brighton Rd. will guarantee a tail wind in at least one direction. Includes stop at Tranquility Store. Ride by Jim Dent | Food stops: Tranquility Store (mile 22.2) | 8: Don Reinhardt(B), Drew Reinhardt(C+), Gary Tracy(C), Terri Grazevich, steven lieberman(C+), Buz Tomasino(C), David Spence(B) | ridden |
| 12/12 | Sat | 10:30am | C+/C/63/2431 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Joseph Reo | 58 - Pluckemin-Hopewell Metric Century | 39 | A scenic ride with low traffic that travels to Hopewell in Mercer County. One long climb up Wertsville Rd.; otherwise, terrain is easy rolling. NOTE: Similar to tour #905, but starting from Pluckemin/Bed-1. | CAUTION: Uncontrolled crossing of Rt 202 (mile 12.5) Food stops: Hopewell (mile 32) | 6: Jay Raju(B), Madhu Alexis, E Leslie Graham-Yooll, David Pozo(NA), Juan Cortes | ridden | |
| 12/12 | Sat | 10:30am | C/B/36/1830 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Tom Beringer | 690 - Loantaka Ramble | 51 | Adding a second segment to Sal’s ride... | This ride was based on the cue sheet for the 2009 Revolutionary Ramble, adapted to start at Loantaka Brook Park. This ride covers some of the most beautiful roads we ride on, and the wonderful shadiness of the route is perfect for a warm sunny day. |
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9: Bob Warren(C), Dave Hall(C), Arnie Cohen(C), Marcia Postallian(TC), Jim Williams(C), Merritt Peterson, madeleine roese(C+), Andrew Diorio | ridden |
| 12/12 | Sat | 11:00am | D+/B/36/1830 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | David Drescher | 690 - Loantaka Ramble | 51 | This ride was based on the cue sheet for the 2009 Revolutionary Ramble, adapted to start at Loantaka Brook Park. This ride covers some of the most beautiful roads we ride on, and the wonderful shadiness of the route is perfect for a warm sunny day. |
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5: David Drescher(C), Marcia Stanton(C), Chris Breen(C), Suzanne Hall, Susan Wallen | ridden | |
| 12/13 | Sun | 9:30am | D+/C/22/744 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | John Storey | 168 - Loantaka-AJ's Two Ride | 34 | Travel thru Chatham and returns thru the Great Swamp. | Food stops:
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4: Noreen Drucker(C), Lauren Santonastaso, Kyle Spencer | ridden | |
| 12/13 | Sun | 10:00am | C/B/34/2292 | Pleasant Valley Park, Basking Ridge | Manuel Coelho | 764 - Pleasant Valley-Watchung Ridge | 67 | I did this ride recently and enjoyed it but you have to like hills. Goes thru Watchung Reservation. There are some changes. At 16.9 go straight at light passing Diamond Hill and make left on Bonnie Burn. On Bonnie Burn make a right onto Johnston. The turn comes up quickly on a down hill and you have to be in low gear for an immediate hill. If you are not up to it you can skip Washington Rock. | This tour earns it B terrain rating with its sawtooth terrain profile. It heads out east from Pleasant Valley Park and works it way to the Watchung Reservation. It then goes through the town of Watchung on its way up Washington Rock. Enjoy the view there before heading back to the start. |
CAUTION: As you leave the park headed toward Valley Rd, the road has a cobblestone section with a stream passing over it. While this is fine for cars, it is extremely dangerous for bicycles. Follow the bike path at the other end of the parking lot that crosses a small bridge by the pool and avoids the dangerous, wet cobblestone section.
Food stops: Shopping center with a Dunkin' and a Bagels-4-U (mile 26). |
8: Manuel Coelho, Jeff Sperling(C), Dave Hall(C), Naomi Falange, Tracy Brown(C), George Decker(C), Mendel Brafman(C+), Ron Polansky(C) | ridden |
| 12/13 | Sun | 10:00am | C/B/40/2455 | Denville Savage Rd | Roy Fischman | 925 - Two Times Kingsland | 61 | I will take the overflow from Joe's ride and will sweep on the ride. | 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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9: Sam (Sumant) Chandiramani(C), Joe DeCagna(C), Fred Bennett(C), Jim Williams(C), Arnie Cohen(C), Vinny Catanzaro(C), Alan Zenkert, Brian Cap(C+) | ridden |
| 12/13 | Sun | 10:00am | C/C+/40/1862 | Far Hills R.R. | Sal Rizzo | 787 - Far Hills-Pluckemin-Oldwick #2 | 47 | Planned stop at Oldwick General store at mile 21 for some of that great coffee! | Modified version of Far Hills-Pluckemin-Oldwick to stop at Oldwick instead of Pottersville. Very similar to Tour #519, except goes Taylors Mill to get to Rockaway Rd. instead of Halls Mill - Potterstown ("right @ Chubb") |
Food stops: Oldwick General Store (mile 21) |
10: Maurice Alvarez(B), Paulo Piedade(C), Lynne Avery(C), Gary Tracy(C), Neil Kaufman(C), Jim Barnish, Stephen Davis(C), James Anderson, Andrew Glassman(C) | ridden |
| 12/13 | Sun | 10:00am | D+/B/31/1611 | Otto Farm Park | Michael Chenkin | 1199 - Ary's Fairy | 52 | Warmer weather. Masks required. Stay far away if you don't feel well. Bring a navigation device and good manners. | A scenic ride to the food stop in Ringoes, then a few hills to test the legs. |
7: Les Garber(C), Petra Strickland(D+), chaim schreiber(D+), Dennis McDermott(C), Michael Chenkin(C), Sasha Deieso(D+), Jeff Pollock(C) | ridden | |
| 12/13 | Sun | 10:30am | C/B/40/2455 | Denville Savage Rd | Joseph Reo | 925 - Two Times Kingsland | 61 | Weather for Sunday seems to be improving. I will cancel by 8AM if its raining or roads are too wet to ride. | 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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7: Jacek Bielicki, Andrew Diorio, madeleine roese(C+), E Leslie Graham-Yooll, Glenn Pierson, Bill Kolano | ridden |
| 12/13 | Sun | 10:30am | C/C+/40/1862 | Far Hills R.R. | Mario Pompeo | 787 - Far Hills-Pluckemin-Oldwick #2 | 47 | For those who did not make the cut on Sal's ride or want to sleep an extra half hour. It is supposed to be a mild day, the last for a while. Bring your cue sheet and your mask. | Modified version of Far Hills-Pluckemin-Oldwick to stop at Oldwick instead of Pottersville. Very similar to Tour #519, except goes Taylors Mill to get to Rockaway Rd. instead of Halls Mill - Potterstown ("right @ Chubb") |
Food stops: Oldwick General Store (mile 21) |
5: Richard Poore(C), Ed Nyman, Jay Raju(B), Jay Marowitz(C) | ridden |
| 12/13 | Sun | 11:00am | D+/C+/28/1123 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | David Drescher | 779 - Pluckemin-Along Mill Rivers | 40 | Look for a bright red Prius in the parking lot. | Mostly rural roads including Halls Mill, Taylors Mill, and Hill and Dale with a food stop at the Oldwick General Store. This ride was a favorite of Jay Grossman, a former President of MAFW who rode this ride on Father's Day. NOTE: Similar to tour #903, but starting from Pluckemin/Bed-1. | CLIMBS: Halls Mill to Taylors Mill to Rockaway to Hill and Dale (350' in 4.5 miles @ mile 11).
Food stops: Oldwick General Store (mile 17.3) |
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| 12/15 | Tue | 10:30am | C+/B/40/2513 | Far Hills R.R. | John Parsekian | 996 - Far Hills Forty | 63 | It will be chilly but hopefully sunny. Snow is coming so this may be the last opportunity for a few days. B riders welcome. | A kind of "greatest hits" of scenic, safe, and well paved back roads for this area. Great views on the Fox Hill descent. Tour by Art Abowitz (2016) |
Food stops: Oldwick General Store (mile 25) |
4: Eric Lavitsky(B), Max Smith, Dennis Sinauskas(B) | ridden |
| 12/19 | Sat | 10:30am | C/C/35/1355 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Paulo Piedade | 282 - Stanton Roundabout (School Rd) **CANCELED** | 39 | I've never ridden in the 20's but I'm willing to try. How about you? Please bring your own queue 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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| 12/20 | Sun | 9:30am | D+/C/22/818 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Mark Jay | 116 - Loantaka-Weekday Explorer #1 **CANCELED** | 37 | Rescheduled per new rules. We will be done before the rain/snow (I hope!). Bring cue sheet and snack; Casa Maya will be closed. | 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. |
Food stops: Mountain Hill Bistro (mile 12) |
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| 12/20 | Sun | 10:00am | C/C+/37/1572 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Sal Rizzo | 14 - Loantaka-GoreTEX And TherMEX | 42 | At 10am it's supposed to be around 30 degrees. Planned stop at Fairmount General store at mile 28. | 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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10: Paulo Piedade(C), Peter Hogendorn, Andrew Glassman(C), Stephen Davis(C), Brian Cap(C+), Gerry Kirwan(C), Cliff Axelson(NA), Mendel Brafman(C+), Jay Raju(B) | ridden |
| 12/20 | Sun | 10:00am | C/C/37/1324 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Sam (Sumant) Chandiramani | 651 - Pluckemin-Oldwick-Whitehouse | 36 | Ready for the weather change. Lunch options Oldwick @ mile 14.5 Mellicks farm @ mile 26.1 | 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: Jeff Sperling(C), Dave Hall(C), Arnie Cohen(C), Eric Lavitsky(B) | ridden |
| 12/21 | Mon | 10:00am | C/D/42/840 | Colonial Park, Lot C in the Winter, Howe Athletic Center in the Summer | Jay Marowitz | 747 - Broadway to Blawenberg | 20 | Come out to play for the "shortest day" ride event. | A relatively flat ride from Colonial to the outskirts of Princeton then along Cherry Valley road to Hopewell for a choice of food stops or wait until we reach Blawenberg Cafe. An easy return to the start point. | Food stops:
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8: Jay Marowitz(C), Jody Lefkowitz(C), Lou Blanco(C), Richard Poore(C), Andrew Glassman(C), Arnie Cohen(C), Paulo Piedade(C), Eric Lavitsky(B) | ridden |
| 12/21 | Mon | 10:00am | C/C/40/1334 | Kittatinny St. Park - Limecrest Rd. | Sal Rizzo | 319 - Kittatinny-Sussex-Warren Tour **CANCELED** | 33 | No Sign-ups. | 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 Limecrest instead of Goodale. |
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| 12/21 | Mon | 10:30am | D+/D/42/840 | Colonial Park, Lot C in the Winter, Howe Athletic Center in the Summer | chaim schreiber | 747 - Broadway to Blawenberg | 20 | This ride will be shortened by about three to four miles. | A relatively flat ride from Colonial to the outskirts of Princeton then along Cherry Valley road to Hopewell for a choice of food stops or wait until we reach Blawenberg Cafe. An easy return to the start point. | Food stops:
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5: Les Garber(C), Dennis McDermott(C), Michael Chenkin(C), Conrad Steeneck(C) | ridden |
| 12/22 | Tue | 10:30am | C/C/36/1478 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Sam (Sumant) Chandiramani | 185 - Great Swamp - How Come It Ain't Flat? | 41 | Come join in. Weather milder side for the season | An extended version of our usual ride thru Harding and the Great Swamp that goes thru Long Hill Twp. |
CAUTION: Gravel on Lord Stirling (23.9) Food stops:
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10: Lou Blanco(C), Arnie Cohen(C), Tom Beringer(C), Jim Williams(C), Jeff Sperling(C), James Anderson, Naomi Falange, Dave Hall(C), Dennis Budnik | ridden |
| 12/23 | Wed | 10:00am | C+/C+/43/2146 | White Oak Park - Branchburg | John Parsekian | 823 - Rogers Runne | 50 | Looks like we might see the sun on Wednesday! I will cancel if weather or road condition problems develop in the meantime. | Two climbs over the Sourland with splendid lightly trafficked roads, food stop at "Boro Bean" in Hopewell. |
CAUTION: Gravel patch (0.1 mile) on Plennart Rd. (mile 9.4)
Food stops: Hopewell - Boro Bean (mile 25). |
4: Eric Lavitsky(B), Dennis Sinauskas(B), Gary Binstock(C+) | ridden |
| 12/23 | Wed | 10:00am | C/C+/35/1546 | Pluckemin (Bedminster I) | Sal Rizzo | 802 - Pluckemin-Mountainville #3 | 44 | Planned stop at mile 22 at Oldwick. There's no gravel on the edge of Cold Spring road as the site says in road hazards. | 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) |
10: Fred Bennett(C), Dave Hall(C), Jeff Sperling(C), Lou Blanco(C), Andrew Glassman(C), Les Garber(C), Bill Kolano, Cliff Axelson(NA), James Anderson | ridden |
| 12/24 | Thu | 10:00am | C/C+/36/1583 | Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp. | Sal Rizzo | 791 - Loantaka - Long Hill - Liberty Corner #2 | 44 | Deli stop at Krauser's at mile 21.7 or Ridge bagel at mile 27.4, group decides, or no stop if weather gets worse. Check back the morning of for Rain updates. It might be raining in the morning. | Combination of ride # 99 and Ride # 640, Loantaka - Liberty Corner #3. |
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10: Kenneth Solomon, Andrew Glassman(C), James Anderson, Jeff Sperling(C), Dave Hall(C), Jim Williams(C), Merritt Peterson, Robert Misihowsky, Neil Kaufman(C) | ridden |
