This is a crazy route because there is a U turn when we get to Mountainville. But it fits the bill because it should be shady on most roads and it does not cross busy hot roads (e.g. route 22 or route 202). Please bring two water bottles (with electrolytes) because it will be hot and humid.  

A back way into Oldwick that includes Halls Mills and Vlietown Roads. Very light traffic, real Tewksbury horse country. NOTE: Similar to tour #907, but starting @ Pluckemin/Bed1.

Early flat ride to beat the heat.   30 miles.  We can add on if additional miles are requested.  No stops and bring water and electrolytes.  Please note that this is a drop ride but i will not leave the end point until all are back.  There are some short cuts available if you need them. 

A perfect ride for all levels from D to B.   The route is perfect for a leisurely pace to enjoy the beauty of the great swamp or as a pace-line training ride.  The one larger hill on Millbrook Road is purposely included in the first third of the ride while your legs are fresh. Although there are no places to stop for food on this ride, Loantaka Park at Mile 11 is a great place to stop and regroup and take a bathroom break if needed.  The starting point also has a bathroom available if the municipal building is open.

Sunday looks to be the nicer of the weekend days with humidity and heat index breaking but still warm and sunny so an early start.  I'll be on the slower side, riding my "acoustic bike."  Come join me!

Whitehouse General Store is closed so bring a snack. 

Tour 751 including Airport loops on the way out and back. Five more miles and a little less traffic. Tour by Lili Brohal (2016).

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

For special Aug 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.

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.

For special Aug 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.

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.

For special Aug social ride at 27.3 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.

This is a slightly shortened version of 1106 without the initial loop.  Food stop at Oldwick General Store. For special July social ride at ~27.3 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.

For special Aug social ride at 17.4 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.

This is a shortened version of 1106 without Mountainville.  Food stop at Whitehouse General Store. For special July social ride at ~17.4 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.