Busy Week Ahead!!

Lots of good stuff coming down the pike this week - let's do this!

• April 27 - first Wednesday Night Ladies road ride for 2016! With the Clinton Road construction still underway, we'll meet us at Foothills Park in Pequannock. Wheels down at 6 p.m. Bring a friend - we love new peeps!
• Also on Wednesday, April 27 - we're prepping the Kids MTB race course at Bubbling Springs for our race on Saturday, April 30! We'll be leaf blowing and raking, moving a few logs, cutting a few face slappers - something for everyone! And bring your (fat)bike  - we need some help burning in a few sections! We'll be there at 5 p.m. until 7 or so ... come on out!
• More Kids MTB race set up on Friday April 29 - taping the course, etc., and some last minute prep. Again, we'll be there by 5 - we'd love a helping hand!
• Friday Night Clinton Road ride on April 29 - our start moves to 6 p.m. - meet us at 65 LaRue Road, Newfoundland.
• Saturday, April 30 - it's Kids Race Day!! We need volunteers to course marshal, herd cats - err, kids, help with reg, scoring, set up and break down. This year, we're concentrating on our younger racers (Kindergarten through 5th grade), so our day will be short but fantastic! We'll be there to set up at 9, racing starts at 10, and we'll be cleaning up by 11:30. Let us know if we can count on you!
• Post race on Saturday,, April 30, join us for a road ride leaving from Town Cycle! Meet at 1 p.m., and head out for a ride around Greenwood Lake. 

Whew - we told you it was a busy week! Any questions - info@teamtowncycle.com. Please spread the word about our kids race - and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, our website and blog for the latest!

Week ahead

July starts this week - that means it is honestly and truly summer! And with the holiday on Saturday, that means a 4 day work week for some - amen! 

Here's a few activities on the calendar for the week - 

• I Dig Tuesday trail build at JH - we keep trying and keep getting rained out, but we're determined! Meet us at the gate at 5:45 p.m. Paydirt eligible!
• Wednesday - ladies only road ride on Clinton Rd. Wheels down at 6 p.m. at our meeting place at the United Metthodist Church, 65 Larue Rd., Newfoundland.
• Also Wednesday - weather permitting - Full Moon ride at Jungle Habitat! Plug in those lights and meet us at the gate at 8 p.m. Check our Facebook and Twitter pages for weather updates.
• Thursday July 2 - XC rides resume at Mountain Creek! Get a free XC lift ticket for this ride! Make sure you go to the MC bike shop in the Red Tail Lodge to get your lift ticket, and meet us at base of the lift at 5:30 p.m. 
• Friday - of course, it's Friday night road ride, Clinton Rd. style! 

Stay tuned for more weekend fun - this should get you through the week! 

Road Rides this week!

This is the week for road rides! Besides our usual Wednesday night Ladies Only Clinton Road ride and fan favorite Friday Night Clinton Road ride (65 LaRue Road, Newfoundland, NJ - 6 p.m.), we have 2 more weekend road rides. 

• Saturday, June 20, leaving from the Sterling Forest Visitors Center, 116 Old Forge Road, Tuxedo Park, NY , Leaving at 8:30 a.m., we'll ride through Harriman for an approximate 35 mile loop.
• Sunday, June 21 - Meet at Silas Condict Park in Kinnelon at 9 a.m. for a 20-ish mile loop. 

Rain will cancel either ride. 

Any questions, drop us a line - info@teamtowncycle.com.

Kids MTB Skills ride, and Clinton Road rides are back!

• Next Saturday, April 25, Kathi Krause of Dirt, Rock and Root Training will be holding a free middle school/high school kids fundamentals ride after the Juniors in the Jungle MS/HS race at Jungle Habitat. Your child does NOT have to have raced to join in! Meet at the race registration area at 11:30 a.m., and Kathi, who is committed to helping MTB'ers of all ages and ability levels gain confidence and skills, will lead them on an approximately 1 hour ride through Jungle Habitat. A great chance for kids to ride with other kids!
• You've been asking - no, begging for them - and they're back! The first Friday Night Clinton Road ride for 2015 will be on Friday, May 1. We are once again so fortunate to be able to park at the United Methodist Church, 65 LaRue Road, Newfoundland, NJ. Please be considerate of our hosts and park closest to the road, and away from the buildings! We'll be wheels down at 6 p.m. This ride is a great way to learn about road riding in a group, pace line basics, and just unwind from a long week! Ladies Wednesday night Clinton Road rides will start on May 6. 

So excited that the weather has finally come to its' senses - let's get out and ride! 

Any questions? info@teamtowncycle.com, of course! 

Got rides?

• No ladies road ride this week (8/13) - yoga on the dock at Heather's instead. For more info - info@teamtowncycle.com.
• Thursday - pre-ride the XC course at Mountain Creek. Meet at the base of the lift at 5:30 - get your ticket at the bike shop before you meet us. 
• Friday - Friday night road ride - 'nuf said. 
• Hilltop Grasshopper Kids Race - North Caldwell, NJ - grades K-8 - always a great event! More info available here.
• Sunday - Jamis Bikes H2H Race #7 - Mountain Creek Summer Scramble - be there! More info can be found here. 
• Sunday, August 17 - for all you KOM chasers out there, TTC's BJ is putting together one of his famous KOM road rides! Wheels down from Town Cycle at 12:45 p.m. The route - many various up hill roads in the West Milford / Orange County area, covering such things as lakes, ski areas, fresh made ice cream, people dressed in sillier costumes than us, a manor in Ringwod, Dr. King's wife's road, Dairy Queen, and back to the shop. Ride should be about 3 hours and will regroup at the top of the climbs. Bring your climbing legs and aero helmet and throw down with the group!
• Also, please don't forget - the Greenwood Lake Air Show is this weekend (Aug. 15-17) - super fun show, so many cool planes, cars, etc. - great family event! However, if you were looking for a nice quiet ride at Jungle Habitat this weekend - this may not be your weekend. The air show will be using the lot for parking (and charging for it!), so plan accordingly. 
• Also, the West Milford Family Pump Track will be closed August 15-17 because of the air show - so take the kids to the air show instead, and use one of our other local parks for your rides this weekend! 

Parking location change for Clinton Road rides effectively immediately!

For many years, we've been fortunate to park at the "satellite" lot at the intersection of Rt. 23 and Clinton Rd for our famous (or are they infamous?) TTC Clinton Rd. road rides. However, due to a change of ownership, that lot is no longer available to us. 

Fortunately, we've been able to find something close by to serve our needs. The United Methodist Church, 65 La Rue Rd, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 has very generously offered to allow us to park in their lot for both our Wednesday night Ladies Only rides as well as our Friday night rides. There may be other people using the lot at the times we will be there, so they have asked that we park to the left of the driveway or in the area facing the road to the right of the driveway in order to minimize any inconveniences to their members. 

We at TTC are extremely grateful to the UMC of Newfoundland for their hospitality, and hope you'll all join us in thanking them! Also a big thanks to TTC's Steve Boshart for helping to get the wheels rolling with his connections - Steve's the man! 

Rides for April 30-May 2

Due to the forecast, our first Wednesday Night Ladies Road ride for 2014 is canceled. We'll try again next week!

Thursday, May 1, we'll lead a race pre-ride up at Wawayanda. Meet at the boat launch parking lot at 5:30. You don't need to be racing Sunday to join us, but we will be riding the course at a moderate race pace. 

Friday night Clinton Road ride start time is 6 p.m starting this week - yea for more daylight!!!

Wednesday Night Ladies Road rides start on April 30

OK, ladies, your time is coming! Starting NEXT week, April 30, we'll see the return of Wednesday Night Ladies road rides on Clinton Road. This is a ladies only ride - sorry guys! 

Don't have a lot of experience riding with a group? Looking to have a good unwinding ride during the week? This is the perfect ride for you. Let the TTC ladies show you the etiquette and joys of group riding while having fun! 

Wheels down at 5:45 p.m. Park in the lot across from Grasshoppers at the intersection of Route 23 and Clinton Road in Newfoundland. Email us with any questions at info@teamtowncycle.com

Really the last Ladies Wednesday night ride of the season!

Come join us for one last hurrah, ladies! Since it's going to be so summer-like tomorrow, let's try for one more ladies night ride on Clinton Road. Wheels down at the old Village Square Inn - intersection of Route 23 and Clinton Road at 5:45 p.m., and bring a change of clothes - we'll go out for drinks after!

Any questions - info@teamtowncycle.com .

Ladies Road ride CANCELED!

Ladies road ride on Clinton Road is canceled for today, Wednesday May 15. Check in with us next week - hopefully all the stars will line up then!

Ride recap for the week of April 15

Quick recap of rides for this week -

• On Wednesday, April 17, meeting at 4:30 p.m. at Blue Mountain, we will have a pre-ride of the race course for Sunday's Chain Stretcher race.  At least 2 fast, race pace laps, so bring your snacks, water bottle, and race face! 
• Also on Wednesday, weather permitting, will be the first Wednesday night Ladies only Clinton Road road ride of 2013! Meet in the old Village Square Inn parking lot  at the intersection of Clinton Road and Rt. 23 in Newfoundland and be ready to ride at 5:45. Great place to learn about group road riding with a great group of ladies!
• A second pre-ride of the Chain Stretcher course at Blue Mountain on Thursday, April 18 - meet at 5 p.m., wheels down at 5:15. One easy lap to study the course, then one lap at speed. 
• Friday, April 19 - Friday night ride on Clinton Road - great for all levels of riding! Meet at 5:30 at the aforementioned Village Square Inn parking lot at 5:30. Long range weather forecast doesn't look great for Friday night, but they've been wrong before ... 

info@teamtowncycle.com for questions. Have a great week, everyone! 

Wednesday night Ladies Road rides on Clinton Road starting 4/17!

It's time to start up the Wednesday night Ladies only rides for 2013! Weather permitting, we will plan to ride at 5:45 p.m., starting at the old VIllage Square Inn parking lot on the island at the intersection of Route 23 and Clinton Road in Newfoundland. 

Dust off that road bike, put on a few layers, grab a friend, and join us! Don't worry if you are not a seasoned road warrior - that's what these rides are all about. Different paces, learn to ride with a group, have some fun - we have it all. 

If it's raining or the roads are very wet, we will cancel - check in with us on our blog, Facebook or Twitter for the latest updates. 

Farewell, Clinton Road rides!

Yes, that time has come again - time to end our Wednesday and Friday night Clinton Road rides! As the days shorten, it is too dark too early to get a meaningful ride in. So, we say thanks to everyone who joined us this year - as always, it has been a blast! 

Stay tuned for more weekend ride info .... 

Clinton Road rides start time change

With the cooler temps come shorter daylight hours - so starting this Wednesday, September 12, all Clinton Road rides times (Ladies Night and Friday night) will move to 5:30 p.m. 

Thanks - see you on the road!

Two quick reminders!

• I Dig Tuesdays at Jungle Habitat - meet at the gate at 5:45 p.m., we'll roll in at 6. Bring gloves, bug repellent and plenty of water - we'll provide the rest! Don't forget - H2H Paydirt hours must be completed by August 31, 2012!
• Our Wednesday night Ladies Road ride for this week will be something different - a road bike clinic! Meeting a 6 p.m. at Kahl's. No riding this week, but bring your bike - we'll help you learn more about it! Please bring your favorite dessert or appetizer, and RSVP as soon as possible, so we can get a good head count - info@teamtowncycle.com . Sorry guys - ladies only! 

July 10-15 rides and events!

• July 10 - I Dig Tuesdays trail work is ON tonight at Jungle Habitat! It's not going to be raining or 100 degrees, so no excuses! All of the JORBA volunteers are doing great work on the trails - come be a part of it!
• July 11 - 2 rides for Wednesday - Ladies Only road ride on Clinton Road - 6 p.m. usual time and place. Also, we're doing a Kittatinny race pre-ride - 5:30 p.m. at the Goodale Road parking lot. We'll do at least 2 laps of the course. You don't need to be racing in Sunday's H2H race to join us - just know we'll be moving at close to race pace! 
• July 13 - Friday - the ever popular Friday night Clinton Road ride - 6 p.m. 
• July 14 - Saturday - another Kittatinny Valley State Park race pre-ride - from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Even if you are not racing on Sunday - this is a great place to ride! 
• July 15 - Sunday - Campmor H2H race #5 presented by Team Bulldog . 
• July 15 - Sunday - also a perennial favorite - our TTC NYC rides! More details to come shortly - stay tuned!
• Also on Sunday, NJ Gran Fondo is running one of a series of training rides - but only if you are registered to ride the NJ Gran Fondo, you can join in on these rides! More info on this Sunday's ride is here . For those of you who are into Strava hunting, here is the NJ Gran Fondo Strava page. 

Stay tuned for more rides and updates!

Quick reminders, July 4th edition

• I Dig Tuesday is on for this evening! Meet us for some trail maintenance at 5:45 at the Jungle Habitat gate. We'll be driving in by 6. Bring water, bug spray and gloves - we'll bring the rest. 
• Ladies ride on Clinton Road is CANCELED for July 4 - we'll resume next week!
• Kid and Family friendly ride Rails to Trails ride at 10 a.m. on July 4. More info here.
• Annual New Paltz road ride on July 8. Please RSVP for one way or round trip ASAP! Meeting at Town Cycle at 8 a.m., wheels down by 8:30 a.m., lunch at the Gilded Otter. 

Have a wonderful 4th of July, and stay cool!

What are we up to?

Upcoming dates to remember!

• Wednesday, June 27 - Ladies road ride on Clinton Road - it's going to be a beautiful night for a change - come join us! 6 p.m. start. 
• Friday, June 29 - the best way to kick off your weekend - Friday night road rides on Clinton Road - 6 p.m. start. 
• Friday, June 29 - a heads up to anyone thinking of catching a quick ride at Jungle after work - Thunder in the Highlands is taking place at JH on Friday night. It'll be a zoo there - you've been warned!
• New addition! Saturday, June 30 - Road ride, Morris County, led by TTC's Sherri. Rockaway, Boonton, Kinnelon area – moderate pace/rolling hills – estimated 2-3 hrs. Meet at Kinnelon Pathmark parking lot (front lot – nearest Rt. 23) at 9am. Please RSVP to Sherri if you plan on joining.  
• Sat./Sun. June 30-July 1 - if you are up for a road trip, the UCI World Cup Mountain Bike and Downhill races are at Windham, NY this weekend. Race the course the pros ride or just go watch their mad skillz. More info on schedules, etc. here. Windham was hit extremely hard during last year's hurricane - this event is a great way to support the community in their recovery. 
• July 4 - kid friendly Rails to Trails ride starting in Sussex County, led by Reid Kisch & her dad. From BJ - 

               Start and end at the Morris Farm Road and Sussex Branch Trail intersection. Lunch at the Millside

               Cafe (no credit cards accepted). Let me know how many are coming and I will give the Millside a 

               heads up. Reid wants to be rolling by 10 a.m. so she can eat lunch (best burgers ever) and get home

               for a nap. Bring the kids and trailers. These Rails to Trails are usually really flat, wide and easy to       

               ride. Road bikes can handle it, but get some commuter tires for this one. Better yet, dig out the cross                       

               bikes. Mountain bikes are welcome as well. 

• July 8 - our annual New Paltz ride! Thanks to everyone who has already RSVP'd - and for those who have not yet - what are you waiting for?? Our plan is to meet at Town Cycle at 8 a.m., with wheels down by 8:30 a.m. When RSVP'ing, please let us know whether you plan to do one way or round trip. 

Planning on a ride this weekend? Let us know - we'll find you some riding buddies! info@teamtowncycle.com 

Have a great week, everyone! 

The week ahead ...

Quick updates for this week -

• I Dig Tuesday is on for tomorrow night - and it's not going to rain - woohoo! Meet at the gate at Jungle Habitat at 5:45 p.m., we'll be driving in by 6.
• Wednesday is our weekly Ladies Ride, Clinton Road, meet at 6 p.m. 
• Friday - for those of you with flexible schedules, we'll be doing a pre-ride of the Lewis Morris race course at 12 p.m., meeting at the lake parking lot. 2 laps, moderate pace.
• And as usual, we'll kick off the weekend with some Friday night fun - Clinton Road road ride, 6 p.m. 

As always - questions - info@teamtowncycle.com. Have a great week!

Rides for the week of June 11

Hope you all managed to squeeze some riding in between the rain showers this weekend! Here's what we have lined up for this week- 

• I Dig Tuesdays are in full swing at Jungle Habitat! We will meet at the gate at 5:45 p.m. for sign in, and head in at 6 p.m. Bring your own gloves, water, and bug repellent - we'll supply the tools. For all you H2H racers out there, remember that the deadline for PayDirt hours is August 31, 2012 - don't put off your trail maintenance hours until the last minute! Check our blog, Twitter or Facebook page for cancellations.
• Speaking of Jungle Habitat, come join us for an intermediate pace ride there on Wednesday, June 12. We'd like to be wheels down at 6 p.m, so we can get a good 2 hours of riding in. We'll ride in light rain or mist, but steady rain will cancel.
• For our ladies, we have our Wednesday night road ride on Clinton Road, as usual - meet us at 6 p.m. Rain will cancel, so check in with us on our blog, Facebook or Twitter pages for updates.
• And we'll end the week and start off the weekend with our usual Friday night fest on Clinton Road. Meeting at 6 p.m., we will break into groups as we head out - pick your pace! 

We'll have more fun to announce in the coming days - check back in!