2 MTB rides in the queue!

Yes, we think it might finally be true!!! Spring is finally here - or at least it's finally trying to be spring! Whatever it is, it's not snowing, so we'll take it. Got a few mountain bike rides for those who are interested. 

1). TTC member Tom Bowmaster is offering up a MTB ride at Lewis Morris on Sunday, April 12 - with homemade pizza afterwards. How do you pass that up? Meet at Tom's house - 55 Fairmount Ave., Morristown, at 2:30, and he'll take you on a nice tour of Lewis Morris, and then back to his place for homemade pizza. Please RSVP to Tom directly , or you can call him at 973-539-0420, to let him know that you are coming, so he can make enough pizza dough for everyone! 

2). Looking for somewhere new to ride? Join us for an after work MTB ride at Mahlon on Wednesday, April 15. Park at the Saffon's Pond lot, and we'll get you acquainted with this North Jersey park. Wheels down at 6 p.m. SHARP - we'll ride for 1.5 hours, (or a few minutes more, if the sun permits) - moderate pace, no drop. 

More rides to come - stay tuned! 

Weekend rides for June 21-23

A quick list of activities for those looking to take advantage of this awesome weather! 

• Friday, June 21 - TTC race team member Mike M. will be pre-riding the Campmor H2H race course at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown Friday afternoon. He'll be leaving West Milford by 2, and or be ready to ride by 3 p.m. at the Sunrise Lake parking lot. Fair warning - the cicadas are out in full force! 
• No Friday would be complete without a Friday night Clinton Road ride - and it's the first full day of summer! Wheels down at 6 p.m., at the intersection of Clinton Road and Route 23! 
• Saturday morning, June 22 - trail work at Jungle Habitat! Racers, don't forget your PayDirt! Meet at the gate at 9 a.m., we'll work until 12 p.m. 
• Saturday afternoon - easy downhill runs at Mountain Creek! Meet TTC's BJ in the main lot at 2 p.m. Check the Mountain Creek website for details on lift tickets, etc. These are easy downhill runs - any 5" travel bike will do fine. Rentals are also available, if you prefer. 
• Sunday, June 23 - Campmor H2H Race #4 is at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown. If you wanted to get a start in mountain bike racing, this is a great introduction! 

Enjoy this first weekend of summer, everyone! 

Ride and reminders!

• Don't forget - registration for the 2013 Tour of the Battenkill opens tonight, November 15, at 7 p.m. This event can fill up in mere hours, so don't procrastinate if you are interested!
• On Saturday, November 17, 2012, we're going to Lewis Morris for a mountain bike ride. Meet us at the parking lot down by Sunrise Lake at 2 p.m., and we'll head out for a nice late fall ride. It's going to be in the low 50's and sunny, so dress appropriately!
• Also, don't forget - it's big game (gun hunting) season starting this Saturday in many of the New York State parks and forests. Please make sure to check out the websites of where you are going to visit before heading out - better to be safe than sorry!

Thanks everybody - have a great weekend!

New for this weekend!

Hi all -

A few rides to let you know of, besides our usual Wednesday Ladies Clinton Road ride and Friday night Clinton Road ride - 

• Saturday, August 4 - Ladies mountain bike ride at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown. This is a very beginner friendly park - bring a friend! We'll meet at 10 a.m. at the lower (lake) parking lot, and ride until about noon. Afterwards - Mexican food at Tito's! Rain will cancel.
• Sunday, August 5 - Mountain Creek Bike park in Vernon. Meet in the parking lot at noon. Bring $7 for a lift pass, we'll hitch a ride up to the top and ride the cross country trails for a few hours. Under 18 - please hit the Mountain Creek site to get the waiver and have it signed by your appropriate adult before you head up! 
• Looking for some weekend PayDirt? Black Bear Cycling is doing a Sunday trailbuild at Waywayanda at 8 a.m. - check out their site for more info.

Good luck to all of our TTC racers who are racing the Darkhorse 40 this weekend! 

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!

Planning ahead

We've got a few dates for you to mark on your calendar, so get ready! Exact times and more details to come, but in the meantime, save these dates ...

• July 8 - as previously announced, our annual road ride to New Paltz! You can elect to do one way or round trip - we'll announce times, lunch plans, RSVP's, etc.   very soon. 
• July 11 - Kittatinny State Park MTB ride - pre-ride for the H2H race on July 15. Come join us for a few laps of the race course - even if you aren't planning on racing! Meet at the Goodale Rd. parking lot at 5:30 p.m.
• July 14 -  Kittatinny State Park MTB ride - another pre-ride for the H2H race on 7/15. Meet us at the Goodale Rd. parking lot at 9 a.m. 
• July 15 - NYC ride! Exact route and meeting time to be determined. 
• July 18 - Women's road clinic - hosted by the Kahl's. Details to follow.  
• August 4 - Ladies MTB ride at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown. Meet at the lower parking lot at 10 a.m., and lunch afterwards at Tito's Burrito's! 
• August 12 - another adventure filled NYC ride!  Exact route and meeting time to be determined.
• August 24-26th - check out the 3rd annual Cranks Around the Campfire MTB Festival! Lots of beginner and family friendly activities. 
• Don't forget the NJ Gran Fondo on Sept. 9. TTC's Angela has registered Team Town Cycle as a team - make sure you pick Team Town Cycle as your team, and use code  TTCGFNJ2012 for your discount! 

Got a ride of your own? We are always looking for more rides and ride leaders! It doesn't have to be a big ride with lots of logistics. Local rides are always in demand. Just let us know where and when you're riding, and we'll alert the masses! 

Easter Bunny rides!

For anyone who isn't headed out of town this weekend, a few quick reminders -

• Friday Night Clinton Road rides are back! Wheels down at 5:30 p.m. - meet us at the old Village Square Inn Parking lot on Route 23 in Newfoundland. Great way to introduce someone to the group ride concept!
• Saturday, April 7 - take 2 for our ladies mountain bike ride in Lewis Morris! We got rained out last weekend, so let's try again. 1 p.m., Lewis Morris Park in Morristown, park down by the lake. We'll do a nice easy 2 hour ride. If you are new to mountain biking, or just a little rusty, this is a great place to try out that new bike or dust off your old one!
• For those looking for a little faster pace, Team Bulldog is doing a mountain bike time trial on Saturday, April 7, at Kittatinny State Park. The course is short - 7 miles, fast paced and fun, in a different format than usual. No day of registration - you must register via BikeReg by Thursday at 8 p.m.
• **JUST ADDED** - Jason is leading an Easter Bunny mountain bike ride on Sunday morning, April 8. Meet up at Mahlon Dickerson at the Saffin Pond parking lot on Weldon Road in Jefferson. Wheels down at 8:30 a.m. for approximately 3 hour ride. Grab some jelly beans and join us! 

Whatever or wherever you celebrate this weekend, safe travels! As always, if you have any questions about any of our rides, shoot us an email - info@teamtowncycle.com. 

Ladies Mountain Bike ride CANCELED for March 31

Due to the rain, the ladies mountain bike ride at Lewis Morris is canceled for today. Don't worry, we'll reschedule soon!

Picking up the pace!

Lots to talk about for this weekend - no time to lose!

• You know it, you love it - the famous Friday night Clinton Road rides are back! For those of you who are not familiar with our much storied rides, we meet at the old Village Square Inn parking lot on Route 23 in Newfoundland. We break into groups, and do an out-and-back on Clinton Road, and a lap around Upper Greenwood Lake, for those who are so inclined. If you are not used to group road rides, this is a great ride to learn on! Pace line basics, group ride etiquette, etc. are all part of the fun. For this week, we will be wheels down at 5:30 p.m. sharp - any later and we will lose the light! So plan your arrival time accordingly. It's a great way to get used to riding in a group, so bring a friend and join us!
• Saturday, March 31 - join us for our 2nd annual Clinton Road Clean-up. We spend a lot of time riding on this road, it's only seems fair that we help keep it clean. Meet us at the aforementioned Village Square Inn Parking lot at 9 a.m., and we'll make our plans from there. Please bring work gloves, water, a Team Town Cycle jersey or vest if you have one, and bug repellant or sunscreeen if desired.
• Also Saturday, March 31 - a ladies only mountain bike ride at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown! Meet us down by the lake at 1 p.m. (or shortly thereafter!) - we'll gather and decide where we want to go from there! There's always the temptation of a late lunch at the local Mexican restaurant afterwards to get you through your ride! Lewis Morris is a very friendly beginner venue - if you are a bit rusty, or not up to rocky singletrack just yet, this is a great place for you! Rain will cancel! 
•  Sunday, April 1 - two events at Jungle Habitat - and no, that's not an April Fools joke!
• The first JORBA trail work day of 2012 at Jungle Habitat is here! We're switching up the format a bit - first we will ride, then work. Meet us at 9 a.m. at the gates, and we'll ride (social pace) until about 11:45 a.m. Bring some lunch, we'll change, eat, and then head out at approximately 12:30 to work for about 3 hours. Bring your work gloves, water, etc. - we'll provide the tools. And yes, this is a Paydirt eligible event, so come on out, H2H racers!
• UPDATE - we're going to put this ride on hold and help out at the trail work day - we'll reschedule for another day! Also, we'll have a second ride at JH - easy pace, possibly throwing in a lap around Warthog- 1-2 hours long, not a killer ride! We are wheels down at 1 p.m., so please plan ahead.
• Also for Sunday, April 1st - our first Sugarloaf/Warwick Bicycles and Brunch road ride of 2012! This will be a moderately paced road ride (no drop), starting at Town Cycle at 9 a.m. We'll stop for breakfast burritos up in Sugarloaf, for those interested, and maybe an Italian cookie in Warwick, for anyone who is up for it. Bring some cash and plenty of water - it's a wonderful scenic ride!

So there you go - something for everyone! The weather looks great for this weekend, so no excuses - come on out and join us! As always, let us know if you have any questions - info@teamtowncycle.com. 

Rides for June 25-27, 2010

It's the first official weekend of summer, so we hope you can join us on a few rides! Here's what we have planned for this weekend -

• Friday - The super popular Friday night Clinton Road ride is on! Meet us at 6 p.m. at the old Village Square Inn for a great way to start your weekend. This is a great place to practice pace line riding in a group, especially if you plan on joining us for any of our day trips later in the summer.
• Saturday - David Kahl will lead a pre-ride for the Campmor H2H race taking place at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown, NJ this Sunday, June 27. Meet us Saturday morning at 9 a.m. in the lower parking lot, and look for the Kahl-mobile - the big white Suburban. The terrain at this park is completely different from what we are used to around West Milford, so it is well worth the trip to check out the course in advance!
• Sunday - the lovely Heather Kahl will lead a 50 mile road ride leaving from Town Cycle at 9 a.m. This ride is for intermediate riders - please bring plenty of food, water, and some money in case we want to stop for a mid-ride snack break. Details of the route are here - http://www.mapmyrun.com/view_route?r=958127687972342095 .
• Don't forget Sunday is the Campmor H2H race at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown - the 3rd race of the series! More info here - http://tinyurl.com/2cctrxq .
  

As always, let us know if you have any questions - info@teamtowncycle.com.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Action packed weekend!

Wow, do we have a lot of riding opportunities for you this weekend! It's going to be sunny and hot - perfect for getting out on two wheels and seeing the sights! Here's the rundown:

Friday - the always fashionable Friday Night Clinton Road Ride! Last week we had a great big group - all sizes and paces. We'll do it again this Friday night. Meet us at 6 p.m. at the old Village Square Inn parking lot on Route 23 in Newfoundland.

Saturday - who's up for a road ride? We'll meet at 9 a.m. at Town Cycle for a longer road ride. It will be an intermediate ride - definitely NOT a race-paced ride. We're still ironing out route details, but plan on a 3-4 hour long ride. There will be some climbing (hey, it is West Milford!), but not excessive. Bring plenty of water, food, and a little money for a snack stop on the road.

Sunday - lots of options to pick from for today!

• The second installation of our King of the Mountain series meets at Town Cycle at 9 a.m. Please be ready to roll at 9 a.m. - we wait for no one! For more info on the KOM series - see the original entry here - http://tinyurl.com/25bk5uf . And check back tomorrow for last week's results!
• For the mountain bikers out there, we're headed south to Lewis Morris County Park in Morristown. If you've never been there, it's a beautiful park, and a great place for the beginner to intermediate rider to get some good riding in! Less rocks and roots than what we are used to in this part of the state. Dave and Heather Kahl will be your ride leaders for this beginner to intermediate ride - look for their big white Suburban in the lower parking lot. Meet there at 11 a.m., and bring plenty of water - it's going to be hot! If you need contact info for Dave or Heather, let us know - we'll hook you up.
• For anyone who is interested, there is a mountain bike race at Williams Lake, near New Paltz, NY. Williams Lake was a former stop on the Campmor H2H circuit, and a great place to race - it's famous for having the race route through an actual cave! It's private property and generally not open to the public for riding, so this is a great opportunity to ride this unique course. Info at BikeReg- http://tinyurl.com/2v4ypto .
  

So there you have it - a little something for everyone! As always, let us know if you have any questions - info@teamtowncycle.com !