Friday, February 10 - 2012 Season Kickoff!

Just a friendly reminder that this Friday, February 10, is our 2012 season kickoff party! Come by the High Crest Lodge on High Crest Drive in West Milford, from 7-10 p.m., have a snack and a drink, see what we have planned for this year! We'll have the new clothing line from Bontrager, a chance to order new team kits, membership renewal forms, and maybe even a door prize or two! Plus we'll catch you up on dates for rides, news of road trips, etc. 

Feel free to bring a friend or neighbor too - we're happy to have them as well. Drop us a line at info@teamtowncycle.com if you think you might stop by - just so we can get a rough head count. If you find your plans change and you didn't RSVP - no worries, come by anyway! 

See you Friday! 

Singlespeed-a-palooza and Darkhorse 40 Registration now open!

Looking ahead to warmer days? Registration opened today for the Singlespeed-a-palooza on April 29, and the Darkhorse 40, held on August 5! These perennial favorites, run by our friends at Dark Horse Cycles, are always great events. There are limited spaces available, so don't wait to register. The SS-apalooza, with only 250 spots available, already has 111 sign-ups...and registration only opened at midnight! So don't delay - both events are available for registration online at www.bikereg. com . 

February Dates to Remember!

OK, it's the time of year we all need a little something to look forward to - so here's a couple of things to take you through the month of February!

• February 10  - don't forget - it's our 2012 season kickoff! Join us at the High Crest Lodge in West Milford at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 10 for a casual catch-up! We'll have a few snacks, a couple of drinks, and info on everything from some rides and trips for 2012, the latest in cycling fashions from Bontrager, information on ordering our new kits from Verge, and news and notes from sponsors and friends of the club! You can use this chance to renew your membership, bring a friend to see what we are all about, and get psyched for a new season of cycling! We may even scare up a few door prizes! 
• February 12 - weather permitting, we're heading south for a road trip to Allaire State Park in Wall Township, NJ. We took a group down there last year, and the resounding response was "How come we've never come here before???" We'll meet at the Hospital Road parking lot at 9:30 (travel time to Allaire is approx. 90 minutes), and ride for a good three hours or so. Great chance to ride at a place completely different from our back yard! 
• February 24-26 - a big road trip - to Ray's Mountain Bike Park in Cleveland, Ohio! This is THE place for winter riding - there's nothing like it out there! Visit their site - they have a good deal with a local hotel, the prices for both the park and hotel are reasonable, you can bring your own food and drink into the place, and it's a ridiculous amount of fun for kids, adults, beginners, experts, and everyone in between! You can bring your own bike, or rent one there - you decide! Check out the fun we had there last year. We'll try to carpool as much as possible, so if you are interested in going, and need someone to fill a spot in your own car, or would like to combine with another group, let us know - we'll see if we can hook you up! 
• February 29 (Leap Day!) - The Banff Mountain Film Festival is once again going to be shown at the Lafayette Theatre in Suffern, NY at 7 p.m. Several TTC members went last year and said it was phenomenal! Treat yourself to a week night out and check out a great film. 

So there you go - a little something to keep us all moving forward toward spring! As always, please email us with any questions - info@teamtowncycle.com . 

Late Notice - Sunday, Jan. 29 road ride!

Taking advantage of the warmer than usual January weather, we're headed out for a long road ride tomorrow! Bring snacks, drinks, shoe covers, hand warmers - the works! We'll meet at the shop at 11:00 a.m., and head out for a good 4 hour ride. This is definitely an intermediate + road ride - we'll keep a good pace and do a decent amount of climbing. 

Any questions - info@teamtowncycle.com. Put on your layers and join us! 

Wednesday night ride CANCELED!

Sorry for the late notice, but with the weather moving in, we're going to cancel tonight's ride - one of these nights, all of the stars will align for us! Stay tuned!! 

Thanks for your patience! 

Monday night ride CANCELED - 1/9/12

Unfortunately, we have to cancel tonight's ride - let's try same time, same place on Wednesday, January 11 ! 

Thanks for your understanding - see you Wednesday! 

Night ride, January 9

A wonderful New Year's to all! We hope your holidays were filled with good friends and good food, family and fun. We have much to catch up on, and we will ... shortly. 

In the meantime, if you want to get out and stretch your legs a bit, join us for a night ride on Monday, January 9, for a full moon ride to the Hawk Watch. The ride consists of a bit of paved road (little traffic) to dirt road – with some trail options for the adventurous. Meet at Norm & Sherri Albrecht's, 49a Meriden Rd., Rockaway, NJ. (You might have to park on Lee Way / Winding Way which is a small side road just off Meridan across from the house).  We'll saddle up at 6:30 - don't forget your lights!

As always, any questions - info@teamtowncycle.com.