Racing recaps - distance and downhill!

We've been remiss in recapping the results of our TTC race team and club members for the last month or so, so here we go! Let's cover some endurance events and downhill racing first. 

• First up is the Wildcat Epic Events Wildcat 100 on Jun 28 - this is a great distance event just outside of New Paltz, NY, with a 50K, 100K, and 100 mile option. Lots of fun camping out, a great family run event. TTC's Norm Albrecht finished an outstanding 14th overall (11th in the Open Men Category) in the 100K race, and reported that the event is well worth the trip - check it out next year!
• Speaking of distance events, the always popular BearScat 50 took place on June 1, and as usual, TTC had a great showing. All the TTC riders finished both laps - woohoo! Norm Albrecht and Rich Vandenbos had strong showings in the Mens 45+ class, and Joe Neubig rode a strong singlespeed race, as did David Van Wart, who finished 3rd in that class. Brad Tasik, in his first BS50 at age 16, finished an awesome 20th, and Dillon Van Wart moved up a place from last year, finishing 9th in Open Men. They were joined by John Marshall, who also finished in the top half of the Open Men class. If you've ever thought of trying a distance event, this is a great one to start out with! 
• Downhill racing - our small but mighty downhill team has been rippin' it all season long! Back in May, Titus Nicholson got 1st place (U14 Men) and Quinton Johnson got 9th in 15-18 Men at the Eastern States Cup race at Mountain Creek. Quinton also finished 7th at the ESC race at Plattekill. At the Gravity East series races at Mountain Creek in June - Quinton got a 1st (U14) and Quinton a 7th in 15-18 Men. In Speculator, NY, Titus once again won the U14 class, and Quinton place 5th in the 15-18 Men's class. If you want to learn more about downhill racing, Mountain Creek has a fun Thursday night series - check it out! And you never know when people like World Cup racer Neko Mulally might show up .... just like he did a few weeks ago! 

Up next - XC, state champions and BMX!

2014 Team Town Cycle kits - surplus sale!!!

Many of you have been asking when you can order some new TTC gear - it's coming, very soon! In the meantime, we have a few surplus 2014 TTC kit items for sale that you can have now - no waiting for manufacturing or shipping!! Here's what we have available - and yes, these are the new style kits, in all their black, orange and pink glory!

• Men's Primo bib shorts, size L - $99*
• Men's Elite shorts (not bibs), size XL - $60
• Women's Elite shorts (not bibs) size XL - $60*
• Women's Elite tights, size XL - $89*
• Men's short sleeve free ride jersey, size L - $55
• Men's Elite jersey, club cut, size L - $55
• Men's Elite jersey, club cut, size XL - $55
• Men's Elite jersey, sport cut, size M - $55
• Men's Elite jersey, sport cut, size L - $55
• Men's Elite jersey, sport cut, size XL - $55

*These items run a bit small, so if you normally wear a size smaller, these might be perfect for you! 

First come, first served for all items. Any questions about sizing or fit, please let us know - we'll do our best to answer. info@teamtowncycle.com for all questions! 

2014 TTC kits are available for order until March 17!

We are excited to once again work with Verge Sports for our 2014 Team Town Cycle kits! Our newly re-designed kits are sure to live up to the hype - brightly colored, instantly recognizable, and made by our favorite cycling clothing manufacturer!

This year we especially excited to be using Verge's online store for ordering - no more surcharges! 

This will make ordering quick and easy for everyone. 

A few notes - 

• Primo jerseys are available as racer cut only, which runs extremely slim. Our recommendation is to order up one size. 
• Elite jerseys are available as sport cut (more fitted) or club cut (looser fit). Please choose accordingly.
• All paid 2014 TTC club members are eligible for a special deal. Buy a full kit (shorts and jersey) and receive $10 cash back on delivery! 
• For a close up picture of the newly re-designed kit, here's the link. 

The link for the Verge online store is here - go forth and order!

In order to get out the kits to our early season racers, we have a small order window, so don't delay! You must order by the end of the day on Monday, March 17 (so, before you go out to your St. Patty's day parties!) in order to ensure delivery a mid-April delivery. 

As always, if you have any questions, please drop us a line. We are excited to start a new cycling season with our new kits, and hope you'll join us! 

New TTC Club Sponsor for 2014 - Coney Island Pizza!

Very excited to debut some new TTC club sponsors for 2014! First up is Coney Island Pizza, located in 40 Hamburg Tpke, Bloomingdale, NJ. If you haven't been there, you are missing out on some of the best pizza around! They are proud to offer wood fired pizza, wood fired wings, wood fired Scottish Salmon, roasted asparagus and other wood fired specialties.  Check out their menu and specials at www.cipizza.net. 

Team Town Cycle kit is coming soon!

Final design of our 2014 Team Town Cycle is here! Kit order info will be coming out in about 10 days, so stay tuned!! In the meantime, here's a glimpse at the final version! Can't see this one? Here's a link .... http://tinyurl.com/lq4brel

Team Town Cycle had an awesome day at the 2nd race in the Campmor H2H series at Wawayanda State Park this past Sunday, May 5 - here's some proof!

More pics can be found here - check them out! And be sure to come check out the action at the next race in the H2H series at our very own Jungle Habitat on May 19!

Team Town Cycle clothing order ends TODAY

Last day to order new TTC clothing! Besides the usual jersey, shorts, etc., there are vests, jackets, hats, free ride/BMX jerseys, etc. All kinds of great ways to wear the TTC plaid! Just go to BikeReg.com and search for Team Town Cycle. You can renew your membership all in the same order! 

Don't forget our special kit deal - a jersey (Traffo) any cut or sleeves, and Elite shorts, bibs or regular, for $110. Current club members only. Order on BikeReg, and we'll refund your discount at pick-up.

Reminder - kit order closes Jan. 31!

Just a reminder - if you're looking for some new TTC duds, our Verge kit order closes at the end of the day on Thursday, Jan. 31. It's all online on BikeReg - just point and click yourself some shiny new plaid, and be ready to be stylish as soon as the weather warms up!

Any questions? We've used Verge now for the last year, and can help you with sizing questions, etc. Drop us a line at info@teamtowncycle.com if you have any questions.

TTC dinner recap - then, let's play!

First off, a great big thank you to everyone who came out to our annual Team Town Cycle dinner last week. We got a ton of food donations for the food pantry at the West Milford Presbyterian Church and plenty of cycling donations for the Cadence Foundation, which we will be delivering very soon. If you didn't get a chance to attend, here is the annual slide show, and here is a copy of the evening's program. 

Congratulations to all of our award winners~ From Most Improved Junior Rider (Marty Tranes), to his dad Pete who was named Mayor of the Pump Track, and Michael Hoek who got the Humpty Dumpty Award, a great time was had by all. Our biggest award of the evening went to the father/son team of Jay and Ethan Huggins, as Club Members of the year. Besides the truly endless hours they put into making the West Milford Family Pumptrack a reality, and their personal financial donations to get the whole ball rolling, they are a constant at our family rides and races, and represent the TTC plaid very well at our local BMX race tracks. 

Onto some dates! We're back to playing badminton this Saturday, Jan. 19, at 4 p.m. at NJ Badminton in Montville. A great way to get some exercise and have some fun during the cold winter months. Racquets are available to rent or for sale, and special deals are also available for 10 punch passes. Last time we had 25 people join us - no, really! We're going to try to make this a regular Saturday event, so mark it on your calendar today! We'll head out to dinner at Mr. Sushi afterwards - let us know if you plan on joining us for dinner so we can give them a heads up! 

Second date - we're also going to go back to a regular night for climbing. Starting Monday, January 21, 2013, we'll start climbing again at the Gravity Vault on Route 17 North in Upper Saddle River. Monday nights are Buy One, Get One Free, so bring a friend! We'll be there starting at 6 p.m., but come on by whenever you can. 

Tomorrow, we'll have more dates and events, so stay tuned!

Final reminders - February 10-13 activities!

• Last reminder - our TTC 2012 Kickoff is tomorrow night, February 10, 7 p.m. at High Crest Lodge in West Milford. Come have a drink and see what is new for 2012!  
• Weather permitting, Sunday, February 12, we will be riding at Allaire State Park in Wall Township, NJ. More info here. Great place to ride, much less technical and rocky than our local parks!
• Also, on Monday, February 13, we're starting our Monday climbing nights again! Join us at the Gravity Vault on Route 17 North in Upper Saddle River at 6 p.m. for a night of good fun! More information about pricing, rentals, etc. can be found here. And the good news is that Mondays are still Buy One, Get One Free admissions (for adults only), so bring a friend and join us! 

Lots of fun stuff going on - hopefully you can join us for one or all of these events! As always, drop us a line at info@teamtowncycle.comwith any questions. 

5 reasons to attend our 2012 Kickoff this Friday!

There are plenty of reasons to attend our 2012 season Kickoff night on Friday, February 10, at the High Crest Lodge in West Milford - here are just 5 of them! 

1. Have a little snack, a drink, catch up with old friends, renew your Team Town Cycle membership, and be among the first to get your awesome new Team Town Cycle Membership card!
2. We've got some new industry sponsors for the club, and a one time chance to order some great merchandise at a discount! 
3. Our new kit vendor, Verge, will have fit kits available for inspection and sizing - come see what the new kits will look and feel like!
4. We've already got some events lined up for the first few months of 2012 - come see what we're planning, and how you can be a part of it! 
5. While we might be prepping for warmer weather, the fine folks at Bontrager have a new fall clothing line - get an up close and personal look at what is coming down the road for 2012! 

Bring a friend, bring the family - we'd love to see them all! Drop us a line at info@teamtowncycle.com if you think you might stop by - just so we make sure we have enough dip and chips - or if you have any questions. See you Friday! 

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! 

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 . 

A new sponsor for Team Town Cycle members!

Team Town Cycle is super excited to announce a new partnership with ProPower Endurance Sports Coaching. ProPower is the brainchild of Team Town Cycle members Larry Towner and Gary LaSala, both who are lifelong cyclists and athletes. Together they have formed ProPower to help you reach the next level of achievement and success. When you work with ProPower, they will customize a training plan for your individual goals, whether they be geared towards a particular event, or just an increase in your overall fitness.


ProPower is offering TTC members a 10% discount on services. As a special promotion, they will do your initial evaluation and fitness testing at half price for all members who initiate their training plan prior to June 1, 2011.

Read more about Propower, Larry and Gary here. We're thrilled to have them join the Team Town Cycle family, and encourage everyone to take advantage of their expertise and this special deal! 

Earth Day Clinton Road Clean-up

It looks like Spring is finally here (can we get an "Amen!"), we've started Friday night rides again, and we figured  - it was time to give thanks and give back! Do your bit to celebrate Earth Day and help us clean up one of Team Town Cycle's favorite cycling routes. Join us in making Clinton Road  even more beautiful than it is now! Meet us on Saturday morning, April 23, at 8:30 a.m. at the old Village Square Inn parking area on Route 23 in Newfoundland. We'll have a quick bagel and coffee and we’ll hit the road. We’ll finish by noon. Trash bags, gloves, safety vests provided courtesy of West Milford Township. All you need is yourself!

For those who might be interested, we are working on post cleanup ride options – details forthcoming! 

Much thanks to Team Town Cycle member extraordinaire Sherri Albrecht for organizing this! 

Update on Chris Zach

For those of you who have not heard, brand new Team Town Cycle member Chris Zach suffered a serious training crash. The latest news that we have is that he broke his neck at the C5 disc. Fortunately, we understand there is no paralysis, and he has full-range of motion in all limbs. Stitches, bruises, temporary amnesia are the extent of injuries after 2 day stay in Suffern Hospital. 


Chris, we are thinking of you, and hoping for your full and speedy recovery!

Branchbrook Park Spring Training Series

Hey everyone, don't forget that this Saturday is the 2nd of the Branchbrook Park Spring Training Series races! Online registration closes tonight at midnight, but you can register onsite on Saturday if you want - for an additional fee, of course. Great way to shake the cobwebs off and get rolling on a new season! Last week new Team Town Cycle race team member Ken Griffin hung with the the big boys and stayed with the lead group in the 45+ class - come check out how he and the rest of Team Town Cycle does this weekend!

Ken leading the way last week at Branchbrook!

Also don't forget that the Augusta Training Series starts on March 15th at the Augusta Fairgrounds - that's this Tuesday! Even if you are not a big road racer, this is a great training ride. It's every Tuesday from now until July 12th (see this page for exact times and info), and is a great way to get big group riding experience as well as a super workout in a really scenic location. 

Attention all Team Town Cycle racers!

Attention all racers - or those who are interested in racing! Although race season seems like a long way off, eventually the snow will melt (Right? Please? RIGHT????), and we'll be back on our bikes before we know it. In the meantime, we're making plans for the upcoming race season, and we want to include you all in our plans!

Join us on this Thursday evening, February 10, at 7 p.m. at Town Cycle, and we'll talk about how the club will be working to support you and your goals for this season and beyond. We'll talk training, kits, race schedules, racer incentives, and more. Road racing, mountain bike racing, cyclocross - we'll cover it all!

Come find out what it's all about! Any questions? You know where to find us - info@teamtowncycle.com . 

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We at Team Town Cycle hope you all had a wonderful holiday season filled with family, friends and fun, and a little relaxation thrown in for good measure!

We're starting to think ahead already, to spring and beyond, so we have a few notes and reminders for everyone. 

1. It's renewal time - your membership renewal for Team Town Cycle for 2011 is now due! If you didn't get a chance to renew at our annual dinner in November, please grab the very short renewal form here. Print it and fill it out, and either mail it with your check to the P.O. Box address listed on the form, or drop it off to Mike at the shop. 
2. Anyone who has a USA Cycling license has, by now, received their renewal notice via email. Due to some snafu's at USA Cycling's end, Team Town Cycle is currently not shown as a valid club on their site. We know about it, we have a few people working on it, and we hope to have it all straightened out within the next few days. We'll let you know when everything is all set! As you do send in your renewals, it is important to make sure you select Team Town Cycle as your team/club - it lets USA Cycling know that we have an active membership, and gives you and us proper credit in your rankings and results!
3. Speaking of USA Cycling, if you raced in 2010 with a one day license, think about getting an annual license for 2011! If you want to participate in any of the national events that take place throughout the year, you'll need a national ranking, and you can only get that with an annual license. It makes registering through BikeReg easier, it makes "day of" registration easier, and again, as a team/club - it gives us strength in numbers! Plus, when you are ready to move up from Cat. 2 to Cat. 1, you can only do that with an annual license - maybe this will be that year!

In the next week, we'll wrap up some business from 2010, and start working on some more fun for 2011, so stay tuned. 

From everyone at Team Town Cycle, thank you for all of your support and help throughout 2010. We couldn't do it without you, and we look forward to new fun and adventures in 2011! 

Happy Birthday to Mike!

OK, we don't normally send out birthday greetings on our site, but this time, it's special! Michael Hoek, our favorite bike shop owner and sponsor, is turning 50 today!

Mike, you wear it well - happy birthday, old friend!