I Dig Tuesday update

Many of you have been asking about when I Dig Tuesdays will start at Jungle, and the short answer is - they will not - at least not for the foreseeable future. The state is not approving any new trail building at Jungle right now, so other than an occasional maintenance TM session, we don't have much to do there right now. 

However, we have come up with an alternative. We're going to be doing bi-weekly Tuesday trail building at the Hamburg Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Vernon. This is the property that is above Mountain Creek, and is a great opportunity for JORBA to spread their influence in the area! 

Our first session will be Tuesday, May 10, meeting at 5:45 p.m. Use "Daniel Boone Trail, Vernon, NJ" for your GPS. You'll come in off of Rt. 515 (Vernon Stockholm Rd), and follow the dirt road down for about 1 mile. At the fork, stay left. Lowriders (we're looking at you, Dillon and Jim Vreeland!) will not make it down this section. You can park at the top and walk or jump in with a buddy if you want! As usual, wear appropriate footwear, bring gloves, water and bug spray. We'll bring the tools! 

We will be trying to do this every other Tuesday (or at least 2x a month) - stay tuned for more dates! 

We know it is a bit out of the way to make it to after work, but we're excited to work in Hamburg Mountain WMA area. If you can't make it here, please consider hitting Dirty Thursdays with the Ringwood Trail Crew, or check the JORBA Calendar for other opportunities.

Drop us a line at info@teamtowncycle.com with any questions!

Last Minute PayDirt opportunity!!!

Looking for those last few PayDirt hours before the H2H deadline of July 31? The West Milford Family Pump Track can help you out! Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 27-29, we'll be at the WMFPT doing some mid-season work to the track. We'll be there from 5:30-8 p.m. - come on by! Don't forget to sign the sign-in sheets, or you won't get any credit for your hours!!!

In case of inclement weather, check the track's website (linked above) for any updates.

TGIF - and Saturday, and Sunday!

Great summer weekend ahead! 

• Friday night looks good for our weekly Clinton Road ride - 6 p.m., wheels down at 65 LaRue Rd., Newfoundland, NJ. 
• Saturday, July 18 we'll be at Jungle Habitat doing trail maintenance - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Paydirt eligible - H2H racers, get those hours in before the July 31 deadline!
• Looking for a nice road ride on Sunday morning, July 19? We will be meeting at Sterling Forest Visitor Center at 8am. Ride will be 50ish miles or so, no crazy pace. We'll ride into Harriman and over to Perkins and back to the visitor center. Rain will cancel ride. Bring plenty of water and food - it's a great place to ride!

Happy weekend, all!

Saturday Trail Build at JH - June 27

Trail build session this Saturday, June 27 at Jungle Habitat - 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. For those of you who don't want to get up quite that early, we'll have someone open the gate at 9 a.m. as well. We will work in light rain/drizzle. Bring your gloves, rain coat, and bug spray. If the weather forecast takes a downward turn, check back here for updates!

Paydirt eligible - H2H racers, the July 31 deadline will be here before you know it - get your hours in now!

I Dig Tuesday TM moved to West Milford Family Pumptrack for 5/26

After tons of work by Jay Huggins, the town is finally allowing the pumptrack to open on May 30 - so time to get to work! To help get everything ready, we'll be moving our regularly scheduled TM from Jungle Habitat next door to the West Milford Family Pumptrack.

Same rules as usual - same time (5:45), bring water, bug spray, and gloves - we'll bring the rest. Paydirt eligible - don't forget to actually sign the sign in sheets - or your time will not be counted!

Last minute trail work announcement!

Come on down - I Dig Tuesdays starts tonight! Meet us at the Jungle Habitat gate at 5:45 p.m. - bring gloves, bug spray and water, we'll provide the rest! Paydirt eligible.

So long Winter! First Trail Maintenance for 2015 at JH on April 11!

Hello Spring! Time for some spring cleaning! Join us for our first trail maintenance of 2015 when we head out to do some work on Saturday, April 11.

For those new to trail maintenance at Jungle Habitat, join us at about 8:45 a.m. at the JH gate. Bring some gloves, appropriate footwear, water, and yes, maybe sunscreen (no leaves on the trees yet mean it's easy to burn on a sunny day!). We'll supply the tools and direction. We'll all roll into the park at 9, and work until noon. 

These are Paydirt eligible hours, so H2H racers - don't get caught scrambling like last year - get those hours in now!! 

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

Rides, more rides, and then some more rides!

• Thursday night TTC's Dillon VW is leading a XC ride at Mountain Creek - and it includes a free XC lift ticket! Hit the bike shop for your lift ticket before you meet him at the lift at 5:30 p.m. He'll give you a good tour of the XC trails at Mountain Creek!
• Saturday, July 26, TTC's Cliff and Diana will be going on an epic road ride in the Catskills. The route is 82 miles of paved and decent dirt roads. Elevation gain is 7,600 feet of climbing, with the worst grades at 14 to 16%. Road bikes with 25mm or larger tires will do fine, and you can make do with a rear cog of 26 teeth, but 28 teeth is definitely better. A cyclocross bike would be ideal! Bringing a spare tube is a good idea. The basic Strava route is here- http://www.strava.com/routes/589645. With all those hills and distance the ride won't be hard, just steady, with an average speed around 11-12 mph. They plan a deli stop or two along the way, and probably be rolling from Boiceville around 9:30 a.m. If you're interested, e-mail -diana.rooney@gmail.com, or give her a call/text at two zero one -566-five five two five.
• Also on Saturday, a special trail maintenance project is going on at Jungle Habitat. Meet at the gate at 9 a.m., bring water and gloves - we'll bring the rest. We'll work until noon. Paydirt eligible for all you H2H racers out there! 
• Sunday, July 27 is Race #3 in the NYS MTB series at Stewart, the SOS MTB Challenge. If you like Stewart, you'll love this race!
• Do you like good riding and good food? Would you like an event that combines both? Then you should definitely check out the Tour de Farm NJ! It's a cycling and tasting tour of NJ farms - gourmet farmer's breakfast, tastings at each farm, and healthy post-ride hors d'oeuvres. A few TTC members have already signed up, so join them and make it a party!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Let's take a hike - and a few other reminders!!

OK, a few quick reminders and a few dates for your calendars! 

• Start times for both Wednesday night Ladies Rides on Clinton Road and Friday night Clinton Road rides are at 6 p.m. General weather policy is that rain will cancel Wednesday nights. Friday nights - well, if it rains, you may encounter a few hardy souls, but you may not.....
• They're back, and better than ever! I Dig Tuesdays will start up again on May 27! Meet at the gate at JH at 5:45 p.m. Bring your own gloves, bug spray and water - we'll provide the tools. These nights are once again part of the JORBA PayDirt program, so all you H2H racers who need your hours - here's your chance! Very important note - if you don't sign in, you won't get the credit!!!!!!!
• Speaking of PayDirt and Jungle Habitat, we'll also be working on Saturday, May 31 at 10 a.m. Same rules apply as above!
• Save the date for a TTC hike and lunch day! TTC member Tom B. will be leading a hike out of Beacon NY on June 7. Here's his itinerary - 
• A 2 to 3 hour hike at Breakneck Ridge (first hour or so a steep uphill climb with lots of rock scrambling and incredible views of the Hudson Valley, the rest downhill on normal trails)
• Lunch somewhere in Beacon 
• Dessert at Zora Dora's - amazing creamsicles and popsicles (maybe 40 flavors!).
• Approx. starting time in Beacon will be around 9:30-10 a.m., but we'll solidify times and meeting places in the next few days. In the meantime, mark the date on your calendar!

Stan's No Tubes demo and trail build!

For those of you who are staying in town this weekend, just a reminder that we are having a trail build session at Jungle Habitat on Sat., Aug 31 from 10-1. Last chance for H2H Paydirt as well!

Also - at 9:30 a.m., we'll be doing a Stan's NoTubes demo right outside the gate. Thinking about going tubeless, or know someone who should? Come check it out and get a free Stan's sealant sample!

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

I Dig Tuesdays CANCELLED for tonight, July 9

Check in with us for next week's updates!

I Dig Tuesday is on for today, June 25!

I Dig Tuesday trail building at Jungle Habitat is on for tonight - bring plenty of water, bug spray, and gloves - come help us do good work in the woods! Added bonus of the cicada soundtrack at no extra charge! 

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! 

I Dig Tuesday canceled for today, May 28.

Once again, Mother Nature is messing with our plans. Due to rain, we are canceling today's trail maintenance at Jungle Habitat. 

Next week, we'll have 2 dates for those who are looking for some PayDirt hours - Maintenance Mondays at the West Milford Family Pump Track from 6-8 p.m., and I Dig Tuesdays at Jungle Habitat, from 6-8 p.m. 

After today, the weather really heats up - so stay tuned for more ride info! 

I Dig Tuesdays at Jungle Habitat are Back!!

Yes, it's that time of year again - time for the return of I Dig Tuesdays trail maintenance work sessions at Jungle Habitat. Meet us at the gate at 5:45 p.m, and bring yourself some water, bug spray, and gloves-we'll supply the tools. We'll head in by 6 p.m. to do some work on Boulderdash. 

All you H2H racers out there - before you know it, the 2013 Paydirt deadline will be around the corner, and you'll be scrambling for your hours. Do them now instead of going crazy in August! 

As always, any questions, drop us a line - info@teamtowncycle.com .

Perfect weather for a ride!!

• Tonight is trail work at Jungle Habitat - only a few days to get the PayDirt hours you need, H2H racers! We're splitting in 2 groups - some working on the new BD trail at JH, a few at the pump track next door. Meet at JH at 5:45 p.m. 
• Wednesday night - Ladies Night on Clinton! We're getting down to the last few of the year - don't miss out! Wheels down, 6 p.m. 
• Ditto for Friday night road ride on Clinton - don't miss these last few weeks! 
• Friday-Sunday - check out Cranks around the Campfire up at Allamuchy. Registration closes on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. Kids under 18 are free. Go for one day or the weekend, camp, don't camp, bring the kids - tons of family friendly activities on and off the bike! More info and schedule are here. 

The weather looks perfect for the next few days - get on your bike and enjoy it! 

Two for Tuesday - take your pick!

Looking for a few more PayDirt hours? Or .... maybe want to sneak a peak at the pump track progress? We can help you out! We'll meet at the regular time at Jungle Habitat (5:45 p.m.), have everyone sign in, and then split into 2 groups - some of us will continue the awesome work that's been going on at JH, and some of us will head next door to the pump track. Pump track work will count as PayDirt hours, so come on out and join us!

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

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!

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!