Showing posts with label New Paltz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Paltz. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Rides and RSVP's

A few quick calendar additions for you! 
  • Sunday, August 23 - another NYC ride! Meet us at 8:00 a.m. at KC's Bagels on Rt. 23 South in Pompton Plains. We'll group up, head to Fort Lee to park, and ride into NYC and ride the Greenway. Great views! 
  • Sunday, August 30th - our famous (or infamous?) New Paltz ride! We will meet at Town Cycle at 7:30 a.m. , and will be wheels down at 8 a.m. You can choose to go one way or round trip. We will have a SAG/support wagon for the trip. For those of you who are doing the round trip, you can pack yourself a sandwich and some extra drinks and the SAG wagon will happily take it for you. For those who are going just one way, we'll plan to have lunch at the Gilded Otter. If you are only going one way, you should make arrangements either for a ride home, or to get your vehicle to New Paltz on Saturday. Please RSVP to Heather at heatherk@acdsecurity.com by Thursday, 8/27 so we can make arrangements for lunch reservations, etc. This is always a fantastic ride on a beautiful route! 
  • Wednesday, September 2 - our usual  Ladies Ride will relocate to Town Cycle at 6 p.m. for some snacks and cheer! 
Remember, you can always keep up with all of our rides with our Google Calendar

Stay cool, everyone! 

Friday, February 21, 2014

Cross Country Skiing in New Paltz on Sunday, 2/23

The weather gods look like they are going to co-operate this weekend, so we're off to go cross country skiing at Lake Minnewaska in New Paltz this Sunday, February 23. You will need to provide your own equipment, including day packs with snacks/lunch.  We will meet at 9 a.m. at Oakland Bagel, 347 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland, NJ and organize from there.  Ski time will be about 4-5 hours. Weather looks to be partly sunny and close to 50 degrees - can't beat that for cross country skiing! 

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

Edited to add: TTC's Diana let us know that Rock and Snow in New Paltz rents equipment - no need to invest big bucks. Thanks Diana! 

Friday, September 20, 2013

New Paltz 2013 recap

Last Saturday was TTC's annual ride to New Paltz - you couldn't ask for a nicer day! TTC's treasurer Tom Gallagher sends in his recap - photo credits to Amy and Caroline! 




Twenty club members came out for the annual New Paltz ride on Saturday, September 14th. The day which started a little chilly, was a true beaut blue sky day to be sure, and the ride went off with a hitch…until club member John Murphy hit the pavement as the peleton rolled through Monroe.  Fortunately, John sustained only a few scratches; more importantly, his prized Waterford came through unscathed.  Big time kudos to Jeff Stern who pulled the entire 54 miles! The pace he set was perfect and allowed the entire group to stay together all the way into New Paltz.   As is the tradition, the group enjoyed a sumptuous lunch (and libations) in New Paltz at the Gilded Otter before 5 brave riders – Gerrard Hawkins, Dave Vallaro, De Hurst, Andrew Murphy, & Amy McCann (welcome back Amy!) ventured out to pedal home to West Millie.  Word is that “Super G” stepped up big time to pull the group home.  Special thanks to Wolf Von Bistram for driving the Sag Wagon.  All in all a perfect day on the bike!


Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Friday night and Saturday ride options - plus a NoTubes demo!

Well, it's curtain time for Friday night rides for the 2013 - so let's go out with a party! 
  • Friday night, (hey, it's even Friday the 13th!) we'll be holding a Stan's NoTubes demo before our last Clinton Road ride of the season. Come see how easy it is to set up your wheels tubeless, and get a free Stan's sample for yourself. We'll be at the old Village Square Inn lot on Route 23 in Newfoundland before the ride - be there! 
  • Wheels down for our ride no later than 5:45
  • Post ride - let's go to Vreeland's Store on Macopin, have a drink and some tapas, and celebrate another successful season of Friday night rides. Can't make the ride, but want to join in? Meet us around 8 p.m. - 1383 Macopin Road. 
Then on Saturday, September 14, we have 2 options -
  • The annual TTC ride to New Paltz. Do it one way (you arrange your own transport home) or round trip - weather should be perfect! We'll meet at the shop at 9 a.m. Please RSVP ASAP so we know how many people to make reservations for at the Gilded Otter for lunch. This TTC classic trip is a hoot every year - don't miss out.
  • Closer to home, BJ will be holding another beginner cyclocross skills session over at the Tourne (river access lot on Old Denville or Norris Road) at 11 a.m. Focusing on skill, optional hot laps at the end. New to cross and only have a mountain bike? No problem - bring what you have!

Looks like a fabulous fall weekend - get out there and enjoy it! As always, any questions - info@teamtowncycle.com

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Weekend rides


  • Friday Night Ride - Clinton Road - 5:45 p.m. at the old Village Square Inn parking lot on Route 23 in Newfoundland - be there! Not sure how many more of these there will be this season, so make sure you don't miss out!!!
  • Saturday, September 7,  TTC's own Vicki and James will be leading a mountain bike ride up at Stewart in Newburgh. You can either meet them at the first rest stop (Sloatsburg) on the NYS Thruway at 10 a.m., or meet them at Stewart at 11 a.m. (use 400 Ridge Road, Rock Tavern, NY 12575). They plan on doing the 10 mile race loop from the Stewart Six Pack at least once (your mileage may vary!). There are no facilities there, so please bring plenty of snacks and water, etc. This would probably be classified as an intermediate ride - not a lot of climbing, but  it will have a good amount of distance to it. Weather looks great for the weekend - this should be a fun ride! 
  • Also on Saturday, Sept. 7 - TTC's BJ will be leading a cyclocross basic skills session at the Tourne Park in Denville (parking in the small lot on Old Denville/Norris Rd off of Powerville Road- the river access lot) at 11:30 a.m. He'll focus on skills such as barriers, shoulder carries and running starts, etc. - all the things that make a good cyclocross racer. Beginners are always welcome - and if you don't have a CX bike, bring your mountain bike! 
  • The New Paltz ride is rescheduled!!!! Thanks to Tom G. and Jeff S. for stepping up, the ride will now take place on Saturday, September 14. Meet at Town Cycle at 9 a.m. For those of you who only want to ride one way, you'll need to arrange your own way home (but please let us know if you have any extra space!) Please RSVP by Thursday, September 12 so we can make lunch reservations at the Gilded Otter. Rain will cancel. This ride is a TTC annual tradition, and the weather should be great for a mid-September ride through the Hudson Valley to the Shawangunks. 
Lots of dates for your calendar - drop us a line at info@teamtowncycle.com with any questions! 



Friday, May 31, 2013

Dates to mark on your calendar

Hope you are all keeping cool in this first heat wave of the season! A few dates for you to pop into your calendar app -


  • Don't forget, Friday night rides now leave at 6 p.m. Great way to start off your weekend - unwind, relax, ride with some great people. As always, we meet at the old Village Square Inn parking lot at the intersection of Clinton Road and Route 23 in Newfoundland. 
  • June 15 - TTC Board member Sherri is a also a board member of the Land Conservancy of New Jersey, which does great work helping to preserve open spaces in New Jersey. They are having a great family friendly ride, Pedal for Preservation, on June 15. There will be food, raffles, etc., so take the family out, have a great time, and support a cause close to all of our hearts! 
  • Looking for a destination event? TTC friends Jason and Alyssa recommend the Carrabassett Back Country Cycle Challenge in Carrabassett Valley, ME July 13-14. A quality event and superb location- Jason and Alyssa can fill you in on the details.
  • This year's annual TTC New Paltz ride will take place on September 7. Times and details to follow - but save the date now! 
Also, best of luck to all of our friends and TTC members who will be racing in the Bear Scat 50 this weekend - stay cool, go fast! 


Wednesday, July 4, 2012

July 6-8

Happy 4th to all! After you are done with your BBQ's and fireworks, we've got a few rides for you!
  • Friday, July 6 - the ever popular Friday Night Road Ride on Clinton Road. 6 p.m. - be there!
  • Sat. July 7 - TTC's Tim will be leading a no drop mountain bike ride at Jungle Habitat. Meet at the gate at 12 p.m., and bring plenty of water. 
  • Sunday, July 8 - New Paltz or bust! If you are in, but haven't RSVP'd yet - what are you waiting for?? Meet at Town Cycle at 8 a.m., wheels down by 8:30, lunch at the Gilded Otter. 
Got a ride you want us to spread the word about? Send us the info@teamtowncycle.com . 

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

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! 

Friday, June 15, 2012

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! 

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

RSVP for this weekend yet?

Just a little nudge for those of you who haven't already RSVP'd for our rides this weekend - what are you waiting for??? We've got 2 good ones in store:
  • Saturday, September 24 - NYC ride, including a trip to Governor's Island. Meet us at KC's Bagels at 8 a.m. Rain will cancel. 
  • Sunday, September 25 - Ladies Only ride to New Paltz. Meet at Town Cycle at 9 a.m., and let us know if you need a ride/can provide a ride home. 
If you've already RSVP'd, great! You're covered. If not, and you're going - drop us a line at info@teamtowncycle.com .

Thanks everyone - hope to see you out there!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Is it summer or fall?

OK, so it's actually starting to feel like fall a bit - is that good or bad? We'll let you decide that one ... in the meantime, here are some ride additions for everyone for the next 2 weeks. 
  • Sunday, September 18 - it's the final King of the Mountain Ride for 2011 - and this one will not be for the faint of heart (or legs!). We'll leave the shop at 9 a.m. (don't be late!), ride up Warwick tpk then around UGL. We'll take Cascade Rd. to 17, then around the back of Bellvale and up Kane. After that, it's back down 17 to Rt. 94 and over to Barrett Mtn Road. Next, it's through Waywayanda, down Warwick Tpke to Clinton road, and over to Union Valley. We'll climb up on Gould (2 short punchy ones) to Macopin and back to the shop. There will be double points for Kane and Barrett Mtn., and a sprint point on Clinton. Awesome route, and the weather should be perfect! 
  • Sunday, September 18 is also race #7 in the Campmor H2H series - Blue Mountain Reservation, Peekskill, NY. Good luck to all the TTC racers headed there - and don't forget to leave some extra travel time as there are still road closures over in the Seven Lakes area!
  • Sunday, September 18 is also the re-scheduled date for the NJ Gran Fondo. Again, perfect weather for the day - good luck to everyone is riding!
  • Jeff Mergler and JORBA and TTC are once again teaming up for their Spooky Tuesday rides at Jungle Habitat. Meet us at 5:30 p.m., and we'll roll out at 6 p.m. sharp! This is an intermediate, no drop social ride - bring your lights, as we'll start in the daylight, but finish in the dark. We'll ride for about 2 hours - a great way to unwind after work! 
  • Saturday, September 24 - it's one of our famous NYC rides! We'll meet at KC's Bagels at 8 a.m. The route is still to be completely determined, but will include taking the free ferry to Governors Island. Governors Island is one of those hidden NYC gems, and this will be the last weekend it is open for the season, so come on out and see what it's all about! If we could get a rough head count by Thursday, September 22, it would help with the planning - info@teamtowncycle.com if you are in!
  • Sunday, September 25 - reminder - it's our Ladies New Paltz ride! Sorry guys, this ride is not for you. Ladies, if you haven't already RSVP'd, please drop us a line at info@teamtowncycle.com by Thursday, September 22 and let us know if you will be needing a ride back, or if you can provide a ride back. 
As always, let us know if you have any questions - see you on the road!

Thursday, August 4, 2011

More for the ladies!

OK girls, we've got a few more events for you. On Wednesday, August 24, we will replace our regular ladies road ride with a bike maintenance clinic and potluck dinner. Learn about basic bike repairs (changing a flat on the road, tire pressure, fixing a brake rub, etc.), and tips and tricks to make your rides easier and better! We'll meet at the Kahl's at 6 p.m. - please RSVP to Heather and let her know what you can bring!


Also, on Sunday, September 25, we will have a Ladies Only road ride to New Paltz - a one way ride, approximately 50 miles. It's a great route, with the promise of lunch at the other end! We will leave Town Cycle at 9 a.m. - rain will cancel. We could use a supportive husband/spouse/friend/other to help transport riders home for the return trip - let us know if you have one of those! We'll need a head count for this ride, so please RSVP to us and let us know that you are interested!  


Now guys, don't get jealous - we've got a few announcements coming down the pike that are for everyone! Stay tuned for more cool rides and events coming soon! 

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Weekend events

This is an uber busy time of year for everyone - here are some quick notes on what's going on for the next few days! 
  • Wednesday, June 15- Trek Ladies Demo and Bike Clinic - 5:45 p.m. at the old Village Square Inn parking lot on Rt. 23 North in Newfoundland! Join us for an informative session, a ride, and dinner!
  • Also tonight - 7:30 p.m., West Milford Town Council meeting and a presentation regarding the possibility of building a pump track right here in West Milford! We appreciate any support you can give us!
  • Friday, June 17 - the best way to start off the weekend - Friday night road ride, Clinton Road! These are the longest days of the year, so come on out and join us for a great ride on Clinton Road! 6 p.m, at the old Village Square Inn parking lot on Rt. 23 North in Newfoundland!
  • Saturday, June 18 - it's the 4th annual JORBA Fest! Each year the Fest gets bigger and better - group rides for all levels, demo bikes, serious and silly contests, bounce houses, a trials demo by New Jersey's own Jeff Lenosky - something for everyone! Check out the schedule and info here!
  • Sunday, June 19 - our annual road ride to New Paltz! We're celebrating Father's Day this year with our ride, but invite everyone to join us! Please RSVP ASAP, let us know if you are doing the 50 mile route (one way) or the 100 mile route (round trip), if you need a ride back (or have room to provide a ride back) and if you will be joining us for lunch! 
And for all the dads out there - Happy Father's Day - and thanks for all you do! 

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Quick notes!

Two quick notes - 
  • Wednesday, June 15 - Jeff Mergler will be talking to the West Milford Town Council about the future of a pump track in West Milford. If you have the chance to join us and show some support for the project, we would truly appreciate it! This will hopefully be one of the last hurdles we have for getting approval of the project, and we appreciate everyone's support! 7:30 p.m.at Town Hall for anyone who can make it. 
  • Wednesday, June 15 - Ladies Demo ride! Anyone who is planning on coming, please wear or bring your Team Town Cycle jersey - we really'd love to get a good picture of all our ladies wearing the TTC plaid!
Also, super important - please RSVP for our New Paltz ride this Sunday, June 19 ASAP - we need to make plans and get head counts! Just drop us a quick note at info@teamtowncycle.com, let us know if you are doing one way (50 miles) or round trip (100) and if you can either provide a ride home, or need one! 

Thanks everyone - have a great day!

Friday, June 10, 2011

RSVP's and Reminders

Quick weekend ride reminders -
  • Friday June 10 - Clinton Road ride - 6 p.m. Be there, and start your weekend off right!
  • Sunday, June 12 - King of the Mountain road ride! We'll ride the classic route - Mt. Peter, Sterling Forest, Greenwood Lake - preems for climb winners, fun for all! Wheels down at 9 a.m., from Town Cycle.
  • Sunday, June 12 - Beginner mountain bike ride, Jungle Habitat, meet at the gates at noon.
  • In the mood for something different? Kids into BMX bikes? Come check out a national BMX race up at the New Paltz track this weekend! TTC's own Ethan Huggins will be competing in the the 10 rookie category on Saturday! 
RSVP reminders - 
  • Womens' Trek Demo Day and Road Clinic, June 15, 5:45 p.m. More details here. A great opportunity to try a new bike and hone your road riding skills! Please RSVP to us and let us know if you can make it so we can make plans!
  • No RSVP required, but don't forget Saturday, June 18 is JORBA Fest at Waterloo Village in Allamuchy. Bike demos, skills clinics, trials show by NJ native Jeff Lenosky, guided group rides, skinnies contest, bouncy houses, food, fun - something for everyone! This event gets bigger and better each year - make your plans to attend now! Volunteers are always needed as well - get in touch with the details here
  • Our annual New Paltz road ride is next Sunday, June 19! There are two options for length - 50 miles (one way), or 100 miles (round trip). If you are only going one way, and need a ride back (or can offer someone a ride back) - let us know! We need a head count so we can make plans for lunch, rides, etc. It's a great way to spend Father's Day, so join us at 9 a.m. at Town Cycle as we roll off for an amazing route to the beautiful town of New Paltz! Please RSVP by Friday, June 17. 
  • Ladies - on Wednesday, June 22, we are off the bikes and into NYC for a fun excursion! We need RSVP's by June 15 - get in touch with Heather for more info and to RSVP. 
  • There are 4 spots left for the womens' only yoga and acupuncture night, June 29, at Heather's house. Cost for the evening is $40. RSVP directly to Heather for an amazing evening! 
Whew, that's a lot going on for the next few weeks - no excuses for not coming out and joining us! As always, if you have ANY questions, please drop us a line at info@teamtowncycle.com . 

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Annual New Paltz ride is June 19!



Yep, it's on! For the ???th year in a row (hey, we lost track!), we're doing our annual road ride to New Paltz, New York! Join us on June 19th, as we ride the rolling hills up to lovely New Paltz. There will be two distance options, the 50 mile (one way), or the 100 mile (round trip) option available. We'll fill in the details and help coordinate return rides, lunch, etc., as the date gets closer!

In the meantime, mark your calendar and keep your fingers crossed that it won't be as hot as last year's triple digits!

Questions? Send them to the usual place - info@teamtowncycle.com .

Saturday, July 31, 2010

New Paltz 2010 - with pictures!




Last weekend was our annual New Paltz ride, and boy, was it hot!! Despite it being about the hottest day of the year, we had a good, brave group of people join us. The majority of the group did the round trip, which is good ride on any day, never mind on a 100 degree day, so kudos and thanks to all who came out and joined us - and survived!

Thanks also to our photographers Vicki VanZetta, Rich Vandenbos and BJ Kisch - here are a few photos of our day - enjoy!



Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Rides for July 21-25

Another hot week is upon us - we complained about the rain last summer, right? Might as well accept it and get on with life, right? Here's a few rides to help keep your mind off the heat!

  • Wednesday, July 21 - it's our Ladies Road Ride on Clinton Road. Hopefully this week we won't have to dodge any showers! We'll meet at the usual place - the old Village Square Inn parking lot on Rt. 23 in Newfoundland - at 6 p.m. A great way to try out group road rides, ladies!
  • Friday, July 23 - the one, the only - Friday night Clinton Road ride! Bring a friend and join this great group. We'll meet at the old Village Square Inn parking lot at 6 p.m. We'll ride in light rain, but heavy rain or thunderstorms will cancel. If you are concerned about the distance, get yourself a NWCDC parking permit, (about $10 at their office on Echo Lake Road in West Milford), and join up with us at the end of Van Orden Road where it meets up with Clinton Road. Always a fun time no matter what your pace is!
  • Saturday, July 24 - the much anticipated ride to New Paltz! Today is the last day to RSVP, so check out all of the details here - http://tinyurl.com/2fw8jss , RSVP, fill those water bottles and join us! It's a great ride to a beautiful town - a fabulous way to spend the day!
  • Sunday - July 25 - a follow up to last week's beginner ride at Jungle Habitat! Meet us at the gate at 9 a.m. - bring plenty of water, as it will still be hot! This will be an easy, beginner paced ride - perfect for those who are not total newbies, but maybe not ready yet to storm up and down all the hills!
As always, let us know if you have any questions - info@teamtowncycle.com .

Friday, July 16, 2010

Reminder - New Paltz ride July 24th

Our merry band from 2009!


Our New Paltz ride is just around the corner, so we need to start counting heads! If you need more info on the ride, here is the link to the original post - http://tinyurl.com/2fw8jss . When you RSVP, we need to know a few things.
  1. Are you planning to do the round trip or just one way?
  2. If you are planning a one way trip, we will need to know if you have arranged transportation back to NJ.
  3. If you have someone picking you up in New Paltz, do you have room to bring anyone else back?
In order to coordinate all of this, we would appreciate your RSVP by Wednesday, July 21. And as always, if you have any questions at all, email us at info@teamtowncycle.com . This ride is a great route to a great spot - hope you can join us!


Friday, June 11, 2010

Time for some day trips!

School will soon be out, and judging from the heat last week, summer will soon be here to stay! Now is the perfect time to plan a few great longer one day and destination rides. We've got three different ones for you - here they are in date order!

The first date is Saturday, July 10th, for a NYC Bridges ride. What a great way to see the city's famous bridges - truly up close! This is a ride for experienced riders, as we will have to deal with taxi cabs, busses and those famous NYC drivers! We will be leaving from Fort Lee @ 7am. If you are interested in more info, drop us a line and we'll hook you up.

The second date is Saturday, July 24th for a 100 mile ride to New Paltz, NY. This has been a perennial favorite - a great ride to a great town. We will leave from bike shop at 8 a.m., and we'll have 2 distance options for the length of the ride. It's approximately 50 miles to New Paltz, and we'll plan to have lunch (and libations, for those who are interested and of age!) at the Gilded Otter (http://www.gildedotter.com/home.htm) when we arrive. For those who want to do a 100 mile ride, we will have a return group riding back to West Milford after lunch. We will also need some volunteer support vehicles to transport those who want only want to do the 50 mile portion of the ride. When you RSVP for this ride, please let us know which length you will be doing (50 or 100 miles), if you will need a ride back, or if you have room for any additional people/bikes for the ride back.

The third date is Saturday, August 14th, for another NYC city ride. We will enter the city via the George Washington Bridge, find our way to Central Park, then move east to Park Avenue. Park Avenue will be totally closed to traffic for a festival, so it will be a nice way to see that part of town. Eventually we will work our way back to the GWB and Fort Lee. Again, because of the challenges of city riding, we recommend this ride for experienced riders only. Our meeting time will be determined soon, so if you are interested, let us know and we'll keep you up to date.

All three rides will require a RSVP by the week before the event so we can coordinate rides, make reservations, carpool, etc. We'll send out reminders as the dates get closer - until then, check your calendars, mark the dates, and make your plans - they will be great rides!

Questions? You know the address - info@teamtowncycle.com .