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!

Summer weekend rides

• Weather looks fantastic for tonight's MTB XC ride at Mountain Creek! Don't forget to pick up your lift ticket at the MC bike shop at the Red Tail Lodge before you meet us at the lift base at 5:30 p.m. Hang out afterwards for a beer and a brat at the biergarten - and always, karaoke!
• Friday Night Clinton Road ride - meet us at 65 LaRue Road, Newfoundland, wheels down at 6 p.m . 
• Can't make that? Join us on Saturday, July 25 - leaving from Silas Condict Park lower lot in Kinnelon at 8:30 a.m. 20-25 miles, moderate pace, no drop. 

The weather will be perfect for riding this weekend - join us!

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!

Happy Weekend!

Looks like we finally have a break in the rain just in time for the weekend - perfect timing! Besides our ever popular Friday night Clinton Road ride (6 p.m. tonight, 65 LaRue Road, West Milford, NJ  07480), we also have one road ride offering on Sunday. TTC's Sherri will be leading a road ride leaving from Silas Condict Park on Sunday, 7/12. Wheels down at 9 a.m. Ride will be 20-30 miles - a little hilly, but with some options to avoid some of the hills if they aren't your thing! Weather looks outstanding for a nice road ride in that part of Morris County!

Mountain biking more your thing? Don't miss the 20th edition of Team Bulldog's Bulldog Rump out at Kittatinny State Park in Andover on Sunday - Team Bulldog always puts on an excellent H2H Race event! Pre-reg closes tonight at 5 p.m., but day of registration is also available. 

Enjoy the sunshine! 

Road Rides this week!

This is the week for road rides! Besides our usual Wednesday night Ladies Only Clinton Road ride and fan favorite Friday Night Clinton Road ride (65 LaRue Road, Newfoundland, NJ - 6 p.m.), we have 2 more weekend road rides. 

• Saturday, June 20, leaving from the Sterling Forest Visitors Center, 116 Old Forge Road, Tuxedo Park, NY , Leaving at 8:30 a.m., we'll ride through Harriman for an approximate 35 mile loop.
• Sunday, June 21 - Meet at Silas Condict Park in Kinnelon at 9 a.m. for a 20-ish mile loop. 

Rain will cancel either ride. 

Any questions, drop us a line - info@teamtowncycle.com.

Late notice - Ride, Sat. May 9!

A late notice for a road ride - tomorrow, Sat. May 9, 8 a.m. in Harriman. Meet at the Long Meadow visitor center, we'll go for a 3 hour cruise. Perfect weather - come join us! 

The week ahead - and a great big "Junior" thank you!

• A huge, gigantic, ginormous, big, squishy THANK YOU to everyone who came out to race or help out for Juniors in the Jungle this past Saturday!!! You guys are the best! From BJ with his always excellent MC skills, to Angela for taking such great photos, to Heather for the most welcome egg sandwiches and kielbasa (it was worth the trip right there!), to all 3 Toms, the Dave's, Steve, Vicki, Sherri, Norm, Chris, Dave, Ted, Kevin, Mike, Nick, Ethan, Rick, James, and all the other people we are forgetting. Most importantly, thanks to all the racers and their parents who came out and took a lap or more! No one got hurt, we cleaned up and were out of there in record time, and most important - we got some more kids psyched about cycling! So thank you again to everyone who came out, and to everyone who helped spread the word!
• TTC's BJ will be leading a night ride on Thursday, April 30. Wheels down at 8 p.m. at Jungle Habitat. Plug in your lights - we're looking for Bigfoot! Nothing racy about this ride - just a nice moonlit roll through JH. 
• Don't forget - this Friday, May 1 - the debut of the 2015 Friday Night Clinton Road rides! It's been a long winter - we are beyond glad to get this particular party started! Meet us at the United Methodist Church at 65 LaRue Road, Newfoundland. Please remember - we are guests of the church. Let's be considerate and park near the road, not by the church buildings. Wheels down at 6 p.m. Ladies rides start on Wednesday, May 6.
• Local MTB racing this weekend - the 2nd H2H race of the season is at Wawayanda! All info on www.bikereg.com. 

Have a great week everyone! 

TTC MTB and CX Skill Clinic October 19!

Two items for next weekend - but you need to act on them now!

• Sat., October 18, West Milord's Music at the Mission is having a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebees from 8 -10 a,m. Tickets are $12 and must be purchased in advance. All details can be found here . After breakfast, TTC's Martha and Steve will be leading a road ride to work off those pancakes! They'll leave from Silas Condict Park in Kinnelon at 11 a.m., for approximately 20-25 miles (weather permitting).
• Sunday, October 19 - TTC's first MTB and CX clinic! TTC club members have spent all year attending clinics and camps and receiving excellent coaching, and now they want to pass it on to you! Join us for skills session, followed by a short ride and or a sneak peak at this year's Crossnado course! This is not just for racers, but for all beginner to intermediate riders who want to step up their game and feel more confident on the bike. Registration is FREE until October 15 - go to BikeReg to register, and check out the flyer for more info. 

Enjoy the long weekend, and don't forget to pre-reg for the TTC skills clinic on October 19! 

Labor Day Weekend - let's ride!

Rides for this weekend -

• Friday Night Ride, Clinton Road, wheels down 6 p.m. - of course! Meet at 65 LaRue Road, Newfoundland. 
• Sunday - Casual paced road ride - meet at Silas Condict Park in Kinnelon at 10 a.m. We'll do two easy hours, including a stop for coffee and pastry in Denville.
• Monday - Mountain bike ride at Jungle Habitat. We'll plan to hit all of the singletrack including the new trail - Junkyard Dog. Meet at 8:45 a.m., wheels down by 9 a.m. 

Hope everyone gets a chance to get out and enjoy the long weekend!

Got rides?

• No ladies road ride this week (8/13) - yoga on the dock at Heather's instead. For more info - info@teamtowncycle.com.
• Thursday - pre-ride the XC course at Mountain Creek. Meet at the base of the lift at 5:30 - get your ticket at the bike shop before you meet us. 
• Friday - Friday night road ride - 'nuf said. 
• Hilltop Grasshopper Kids Race - North Caldwell, NJ - grades K-8 - always a great event! More info available here.
• Sunday - Jamis Bikes H2H Race #7 - Mountain Creek Summer Scramble - be there! More info can be found here. 
• Sunday, August 17 - for all you KOM chasers out there, TTC's BJ is putting together one of his famous KOM road rides! Wheels down from Town Cycle at 12:45 p.m. The route - many various up hill roads in the West Milford / Orange County area, covering such things as lakes, ski areas, fresh made ice cream, people dressed in sillier costumes than us, a manor in Ringwod, Dr. King's wife's road, Dairy Queen, and back to the shop. Ride should be about 3 hours and will regroup at the top of the climbs. Bring your climbing legs and aero helmet and throw down with the group!
• Also, please don't forget - the Greenwood Lake Air Show is this weekend (Aug. 15-17) - super fun show, so many cool planes, cars, etc. - great family event! However, if you were looking for a nice quiet ride at Jungle Habitat this weekend - this may not be your weekend. The air show will be using the lot for parking (and charging for it!), so plan accordingly. 
• Also, the West Milford Family Pump Track will be closed August 15-17 because of the air show - so take the kids to the air show instead, and use one of our other local parks for your rides this weekend! 

Ride!

Wednesday, July 30th - Ladies Clinton Road road ride, United Methodist Church, 65 LaRue Road, wheels down 6 p.m.

Thursday, July 31 - Dave VW and Jeff Lenosky leading XC ride at Mountain Creek Bike Park with free XC lift ticket - meet at the base of the lift at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, August 1 - the ever popular Friday night Clinton Road road ride, United Methodist Church, 65 LaRue Road, wheels down 6 p.m.

Be there.

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!

Weekend notes - June 13-15

• Last minute notice - missing your Friday night road ride? No worries, TTC's David K will be leading a group leaving from Town Cycle tomorrow morning. Meet at 8:30 a.m. Medium effort, no drop ride. East Shore, Sterling Forest, Harriman, Seven Lakes, Sloatsburg Road, back to Town Cycle. Approximately 2.5 hours of riding. No riders dropped! After this rain blows through, the weather is supposed to be gorgeous tomorrow, so come on out and join us! 
• Looking for some of the new TTC gear? We're having a surplus sale - check out the items here .
• Don't forget the Pump Jam at the West Milford Family Pump Track on Sunday from 12;3 p.m. Music, swag, riding - and a chance to support the pump track and JORBA. 
• Above all, Happy Father's Day to all the great dads out there - we couldn't do what we do without you!!! 

Have a great weekend! 

Happy Mothers Day weekend!

Before we post a single thing, let's remember the most important event happening this weekend is Mother's Day! Don't forget to thank the moms in your life for all they do for you! 

• Friday Night Ride will go on for any hardy souls willing to brave the mist and the fog - although any thunderstorms will cancel. Start time is now officially 6 p.m.
• Saturday, May 10 - want a sneak peek at the Rumble in the Jungle race course? Come on out and help us rake and cut back any face-slappers and you'll get a close up first hand look! Meet us at the gate at 12 p.m., and we'll work for about 2 hours or so. We'll work in light rain, but heavy rain will cancel. This is not a Paydirt event, just a chance to get an early look at the race course. 
• Weather permitting, Saturday will also be the grand opening of the West Milford Family Pumptrack for 2014! Some changes from 2013 await all you dirt riders. Any rain will cancel - rain date will be Sunday, May 11. 
• Sunday, May 11, TTC members Cliff and Diana will be headed to NYS for a long scenic road ride (though you may want your cross tires for some of those gravely roads!) They will leave from Margretville, NY at 10 a.m (about 2 hours away by car). They will be doing a shortened version of this route - planning on about 65 miles. Some good climbing, gravely roads, and great scenery! Contact Cliff directly for more info. 

Have a great weekend everyone - especially all our favorite moms! 

Weekend notes!

Start time of Friday Night Clinton Road ride is now 6 p.m.!

Kids MTB race at Kittatinny tomorrow - more info - www.teambulldog.com. 

Last minute addition - Wawayanda race course pre-ride - Cat. 1/2 course - tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the boat launch parking lot. Medium paced - and you don't need to be racing to join us!

Jamis Bicycles H2H MTB Race #2 is at Wawayanda on Sunday, May 4 - they have classes for everything from first timers to Clydesdales, to 60+ to Pro/Open - something for everyone!

Have a great weekend!

Weekend notes

Before you run off to enjoy your weekend - a few reminders! 

• TTC kit ordering closes on Monday! Do it before you leave work today! (just don't tell your boss!)
• Road ride from the shop tomorrow, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. Details below!
• A gentle reminder from our trail hugging volunteers to all of our long suffering mountain bikers - as anxious as everyone is to get out in the woods, please remember that all this thawing and melting makes the trails very susceptible to damage. Please don't make more work for all the already hard working volunteers and be patient a little longer! Thank you! 

With that - have a great weekend! 

Road Ride on Saturday, March 15

Looking for a road ride to stretch those legs and work out a few cobwebs? Weather forecast says 51 degrees for Saturday afternoon! How about a lap around Greenwood Lake? TTC's Mike M. will lead the group on a good early spring ride. Let's be wheels down at 1:30 at Town Cycle on Saturday, March 15. Moderate pace, no drop, about 20 miles all together. If any weather issues come up, check out our blog, Twitter, or Facebook page mid-morning for any updates. 

Also don't forget - ordering is now open for the new 2014 TTC kits - but only until Monday, March 17! Go to our online store at Verge Sports - https://teamtowncycleteamtowncycleclothing.mystore.vergesport.com/

Questions? As always, drop us a line at info@teamtowncycle.com 

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!

Really the last Ladies Wednesday night ride of the season!

Come join us for one last hurrah, ladies! Since it's going to be so summer-like tomorrow, let's try for one more ladies night ride on Clinton Road. Wheels down at the old Village Square Inn - intersection of Route 23 and Clinton Road at 5:45 p.m., and bring a change of clothes - we'll go out for drinks after!

Any questions - info@teamtowncycle.com .

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