2016 TTC Kids MTB Race at Bubbling Springs = Awesome!

Thanks to everyone who came out and raced at our 8th annual Team Town Cycle Kids MTB race yesterday at Bubbling Springs. Weather and course conditions were perfect - as were our racers! We had it all - last minute passes, finish line sprints, and lots of good sports!

Special thanks to our race sponsors - Town Cycle, Mountain Creek Bike Park, Shimano Cycling, Highland Sports Group and John Florey. Special thanks to the NJCycling CX committee for loaning us stakes, BJ Kisch for his always excellent MC skills, West Milford Parks Department, and to our very loyal TTC members who came out and helped set up, clean up and cheer our racers on!

More pictures can be found here.

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!

Yes, boys - we love you too!

So, we're showing some love for the ladies with a first lap prem at Bubblecross 2015 on Nov. 1, but we hear all you guys saying - "Hey, what about us?!!" No worries, we've got you covered too! A first lap prem of $100 for the Mens 1/2/3 race is being sponsored by OldHead Clothing. OldHead strives to embrace the culture, art, and soul not only of surfing, but also skateboarding, snowboarding, and other creative outlets. They understand many of you have started families and built careers, but you always stay true to your roots, pass on your wisdom, and live life to the fullest. You live by the adage “Never Stop Riding” which keeps you young and brings you back to the nostalgia of your youth. Thanks OldHead - we're glad you're with us!

Bubble Cross 2012 is in the books!

Well, chalk one up for Mother Nature - she may have messed with our original race date, and many of our lives these last 2 weeks, but she gave us a beauty of a day for the re-scheduled Bubble Cross at Bubbling Springs. After some early morning fog, we spent the rest of the day enjoy sun, brilliant blue skies, and some awesome racing!

A great big "Thanks!" to everyone who came out and raced - or even just heckled! Kenny Lundgren, we're looking at you! (Aside - Kenny should be a professional heckler - agreed?). David Kahl and Larry Towner set up an awesome course - challenging and fun - the classic cyclcocross combination!

Photo credits to J. Justin Fatuzzo and BJ Kisch

Also a great big thanks to everyone who helped us juggle the rescheduling - USA Cycling, the NJBA, the Township of West Milford, the West Milford First Aid Squad, Ruby Rose and all their awesome food, and Uncorked Wines for the beer. Also thanks to John Florey and Highland Sports Group for the 2 pairs of Shimano shoes for the womens race winners, along with for a bunch of prizes for our juniors, as well as Michael Hoek and the staff at Town Cycle, as always. Race sponsors ACD Security, Trius Pest, and Pro Power Endurance Coaching are ardent supporters of the club and our annual cyclocross race.

Results are posted here. We are already scheming for next year - thanks for your support in making this year a great success!

Bubble Cross is on!

OK, Bubble Cross 2012 - the "Go to Hell Sandy" rescheduled version - is on! November 11, at Bubbling Springs at 1428 Macopin Road in West Milford. Come race or come spectate - and bring some non-perishable food items for our food drive! More info -www.teamtowncycle.com. Weather is going to be sunny and in the 60's!!! 

Also - special call ups for veterans tomorrow - as a thank you to all that have served and in honor of Veterans Day!

Bubble Cross is rescheduled for November 11!

OK folks, sorry it took so long to get all the updates out, but most of us are working with no or little internet access, no power, and spotty cell phone service.

We're a go for November 11, 2012 - all other details remain the same. BikeReg has been updated, and the updated flyer is here . If you pre-registered through BikeReg, and can't make the event, we will absolutely refund your entry fee. We will be sending out an email through BikeReg tomorrow with procedure for refunds, and appreciate your patience as we work through them.

Don't forget - our local adult developmentally disabled group P.R.I.D.E. will be selling bagels and coffee in the morning, local Mexican restaurant Ruby Rose will be selling mini burritos for lunch, and your race number gets you a free beer at Uncorked Wines in West Milford after the race!

Thanks for your understanding and patience on this. Yes, we could have pulled it off, but hopefully this will give everyone a chance to really recover and enjoy the race. Our thoughts are with those from down the NJ shore, Staten Island, NYC, and Long Island who really bore the brunt of the storm. Hope your road to recovery is a swift one!

Bubble Cross is on!

We hope that you and yours have survived Hurricane Sandy, and are getting back to normal. Normal for us means racing! The venue survived the storm well, and with the less than predicted amount of rain, we are in good shape. So come on out on Sunday and join us! Don't forget, a free beer is waiting for all racers who show their number at Uncorked Wines in West Milford.

Pre-reg closes at 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2. Also, we know it"s been a tough week, but we are still hoping to collect non-perishable food items for our local food pantry. With the storm and the aftermath, they are in even greater need. Please help if you can!

As always, any questions, email us at info@teamtowncycle.com.

Don't Forget - Bubble Cross CX is Nov. 4th!

We are excited about the new venue for 2012! Bubbling Springs Park, West Milford, NJ. It promises to be a fun course - technical, with some climbing, some sand, and of course - bubbles! Here are some other new additions for 2012!

• Race at Bubble Cross 2012, and your number gets you a free beer at Uncorked Wines in West Milford! Great way to unwind after the race and compare notes with friends!
• Kids Race at noon! Any age under 10 - training wheels ok! Swag and snacks for all!
• Great food! West Milford's own P.R.I.D.E., a group of developmentally disabled adults, will be selling coffee and bagels in the morning, and there will be burritos from Ruby Rose starting at 11 a.m. 
• Please help us with our annual food drive - we are hoping to help fill the shelves of our local food pantry! 
• Our race schedule has been tweaked slightly to accommodate the kids race. Please double check your starting time. Also, don't forget the time changes on Saturday night, and the clocks go back one hour! 
• Parking is onsite, but we appreciate any carpooling you can do. No alcohol or pets, please. 
• Don't forget - entry fees go up $10 if you register onsite!

 As always, any questions - info@teamtowncycle.com. Looking forward to a great  race!

Great news - our 2012 Bubblecross CX race is in West Milford!

Great news! Team Town Cycle is excited to be holding our 2012 cyclocross race right here in West Milford - at Bubbling Springs Park on Macopin Road! The date is Nov. 4, 2012, and all the details can be found here . If you've always wanted to see what it is all about, this is a great chance to see it up close - and close to home!

Stay tuned for updates as race day gets closer!

Save these dates!

A few dates to throw out there -

• Sat., October 13 - Kids Ride - Jungle Habitat! Join JORBA as we have a great ride out there for the kids! Meet us at Jungle Habitat at 9:30 a.m., we'll break up into groups, practice on our "skinnies", and ride around Jungle! Snacks and water and maybe even some swag for our junior riders will be provided! We'll wrap up by noon. Mist or very light rain ok - steady rain will cancel. Any bike in good working order with knobby tires will work - and of course, helmets! Please bring a non-perishable food item for our local food banks - peanut butter, canned soup, pasta, beans, sauces, cereal, etc.  - they are in great need!
• Sunday, October 21 - the official Grand Opening of the West Milford Family Pump Track! Join us for a day of celebrating and riding as we show off the new pump track to the world! We'll be there from 12-4 p.m., so please come out and help us thank those who made this all possible as well as celebrate the awesomeness that is the new track!
• Sunday, November 4 - cyclocross racing comes to West Milford! This year, our annual CX race will be held right at Bubbling Springs, and we couldn't be more excited. More details to come!

So mark those dates on your calendar, and keep that pencil handy - more excitement is to come!