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September, 2023

Friday
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Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
8:30 AM
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The usual rules for the usual suspects. C pace, no drop. Route TITLE: Etra-Roys31.3; LINK: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44223274. Please check back for updates — especially the start time, which may be adjusted if the weather turns cooler.
Saturday
2
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
7:45 AM
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A ride to Belmar from Wash twp park. Leaving at 7:45. Approx 75mi
Saturday
2
Park in the lot across the street from Sourland Cycles. We can use the bathroom at Brick Market - do
8:00 AM
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Join us as we tour the Seward Sculptures in and around Hopewell. New route for the ride leader and sweep...
This will be a casual C+ pace since we will be stopping for photos at all the sculptures.
Bring snacks/drinks in case there are no places to officially stop along the way.
Marty Abschutz will sweep - whistles out
Saturday
2
Village Park from Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park.
8:15 AM
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Christine and Boris’ C+ ride from Village Park. 30 - 50 miles, Average pace between 12.5 - 14.9 mph. Ride may be divided into two groups. One group may be Faster while another, more casual group, will take a short cut version of the ride or leave earlier so that we all finish together. It will be a true C+ pace. Stay healthy and have fun. Registration is required. All club rules apply. rain or wet roads will cancel. Notes - please park in unpaved lot.
Saturday
2
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
8:30 AM
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To Manasquan Reservoir
54 miles / 1,557‘
Rest stop at mile 32
Saturday
2
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Easy pace for casual riders on flat, bike friendly roads through West Windsor and Plainsboro. Rest stop at Grover‘s Mill Coffee Shop. If you are new to riding, recovering from an injury, or just looking for a social ride, then this ride is for you. Distance 24 miles at an average speed of 11 - 11.9 mph. Stronger D+ riders are welcome. Note: Rides leave promptly at start time. Plan to arrive 15 minutes earlier than ride start time. Wet roads/high wind cancel the ride.
Saturday
2
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
9:00 AM
Saturday
2
McCaffreys Food Market 335 Princeton Hightstown Rd Princeton Junction
9:00 AM
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26 mile mid-C no drop ride. Midway rest stop at Sondek Park restrooms, bring a snack. Mile 20 ice cream stop at Gil & Berts in Cranbury. Beautiful ride through Plainsboro, West Windsor, So. Brunswick & Cranbury.
Sunday
3
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
8:00 AM
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Join us on a C pace ride (27.5 miles and flat flat flat) as either a recovery for a weekend of riding, a way to get ready for your Labor Day ride, or just because you really like this pace! This route uses our local Trolley Line trail. Our rest stop is at the West Windsor Community Park with real bathrooms. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SNACKS! The rest stop is at mile 15.
This ride is a casual, social ride. Make new friends, meet up with ones you have already.
Bring a smile and a good attitude.
Marty will be our sweep - whistles up!
PLEASE PARK IN THE LOT ON THE LEFT AS YOU ENTER THE PARK
Sunday
3
Montgomery Veterans Park
9:00 AM
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Easy paced C+ ride from Montgomery Veterans Park (upper parking area - leftmost in ride with gps map link) to Hopewell for coffee at the Boro Bean.

28 miles 1200 feet climbing
Sunday
3
Mercer County Park East picnic Area - parking lot off Edinburg Road
9:00 AM
Sunday
3
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25 miles, no pace, with a stop at Sweet Gourmet in Montgomery. Bring out your pretty bike, your alt bike, your favorite bike you never ride... or your coolest jersey with the neat backstory... or your goofiest socks... or just come out for a chatty ride. Nobody dropped. Some hills, but nothing frightening. More info & links to route in full description.
Monday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10
7:30 AM
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45 miles, 731 feet elevation gain. Average pace between 12.5-14.9 mph. I will try to maintain true C+ pace. There will be one short rest stop. We will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Limit 16 riders, Registration is required. All club rules apply.

Monday
4
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See individual rides for info (Enter on South Post Road. Take first right into park, then turn right; lot is on the left.)
Monday
4
Mercer County Park
7:30 AM
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44 miles; 1,300 feet elevation gain. Some rollers; no long climbs. Let‘s get an early start so we can put some miles under our wheels before the heat of the day catches us. This is a fun social ride. Stacey graciously provides snacks. We get to use a real bathroom too. NOTE: 3/4 mile on the Union Transportation Trail. If we have rain leading up the the day, we will alter the route accordingly.
Special Rest Stop At Stacey Ps!

Remember no bathroom at the start parking lot.
Monday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10
8:30 AM
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Come RIDE with Doug.

i will lead an A ride from Mercer park for the Labor day all Pace Ride. it will lead one that will average between 20.5-21.5. the route will be 55-60 miles.

route to be added later:
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/132770703

the b plus will be riding the same route only leaving 10-15 after us. if you get tired you can join the b plus group
Monday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10
8:30 AM
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Come RIDE with Bob. i will lead an B+ ride from Mercer park for the Labor day all Pace Ride. it will lead one that will average between 19.5-20.5. the route will be 55-60 miles. route to be added later: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/132770703
Monday
4
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Labor Day ride at an honest "B" pace.

Route (38 miles to Manalapan) has been posted. But, having the route is not needed to enjoy the ride; just come with a serviceable bike, an upbeat spirit, and respectful energy. NOTE: Our break will be at WAWA (mile 20).
Monday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10
8:30 AM
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When other people go east, I go south. This route is 47.4 miles long with 1,256 feet of elevation climb. There is 1 rest stop at a WaWa 25.1 miles into the route. We will travel on backcountry roads and passing farms, horse farms and corn fields. These are my riding areas on weekdays, so I know them well. **Please note that if you ride ahead of the group, you are on your own. You may decide to wait at intersections for the group to arrive, and that‘s ok, but the group will NOT speed up to catch up with the faster riders. Here is a link to the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44116306 I hope to see you all there and have a WONDERFUL Labor Day!!
Monday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10
8:30 AM
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Join friends and meet new ones on this low-octane 34 mile C+ ride with an average speed around 14mph. RWGPS route TITLE: MCP-Assnpnk34.2; LINK: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40687324. Great opportunity on this Labor Day for social security recipients to co-mingle with those who work hard to support them. NOTE: Access Lot #10 from S. Post Rd near Old Trenton Rd.
Monday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10
8:30 AM
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Not too long, and flat: like, 29 miles and 600‘ of climb. Link to route in full description.

(Enter on South Post Road. Take first right into park, then turn right; lot is on the left.)
Monday
4
Mercer County Park, Lot 10
8:30 AM
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25 mile flat ride to the Assunpink ranger station. Only one hill and it‘s down. My wife will meet us at the rest stop with refreshments and drinks. Average pace 12.5 to 13 mph. Here’s the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43059230
Monday
4
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Easy pace for casual riders. Riding flat, bike friendly roads in West Windsor and Plainsboro. If you are new to riding, recovering from an injury, or just looking for a social ride, then this ride is for you. Distance 21 miles at an average speed of 11 - 11.5 mph. Stronger D+ riders are welcome. Register no later than 9 PM the day before the ride. If no one registers, ride will be canceled. Note: Rides leave promptly at start time. Plan to arrive 15 minutes earlier than ride start time. Wet roads/high winds cancel the ride.
Monday
4
Mercer County Park, Lot 10
8:30 AM
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We will be riding between 25 miles-30 Miles. Average pace between 11-12 mph. Stronger D+ riders are welcome. Nobody left behind. We will have short break for water and snacks, We will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Registration is required. All club rules apply. Rain and high winds will cancel.


Monday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10
8:45 AM
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START TIME 8:45am 40.4 Miles 875 ft Elevation
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44243793
Rest Stop at WaWa off Butcher Road Mile 23.6
Tuesday
5
Greenway Meadows Park
9:00 AM
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Some hills.
Tuesday
5
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Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44255053. 5:30 Start. Good roads. Porta Potty at start, B+ pace, no one dropped. Start on lot off Federal City Rd. Rain or Wet Roads, and or High winds Cancel
Tuesday
5
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
5:30 PM
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A+ Tues night ride from Robbinsville Community park. Ride will be at a quick pace with possibly a couple of sprint areas. Expect anywhere from a 20-23 avg depending on group size/conditions. Approx 40 mile loop
Tuesday
5
Otto Kaufman Community Center
5:30 PM
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Route TBD. Less than 20 miles due to sunset being at 7:23 PM. NO DROP. Regroup at the top of climbs and as necessary. Please park at the treeline. Restroom may be open if you enter under the Community Center sign.
Tuesday
5
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
5:30 PM
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33 miles planned.
Tuesday
5
Skillman Park Parking lot C across from the school. 40.415657, -74.687018
6:00 PM
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Who am I kidding? We haven‘t come in under 15.0 mph since June....

Grinding through the Sourlands and/or surrounding area awaits! Varied terrain but a nice mix of flats and hills. Rain and/or wet roads cancel.

Planned route, elevation gain and distance attached: 18+ miles, ~1000 feet (55 feet/mile).

Tuesday
5
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Have some fun with your fellow club members while riding indoors! This is a ZWIFT group meetup ride which anyone can join regardless of your riding pace. Riders will stay together no matter how many watts they can crank out. Simply email or text the ride leader with your Zwift username and you will receive instructions as to how to join our Zwift group. Registrants will receive a link to Zoom which will allow us to chat as we ride. New to Zwift or want to learn more: https://www.zwift.com/
Wednesday
6
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
8:30 AM
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Farmland cruising at a strong C pace for 31 miles. Club rules and maybe some new ones invented on the spot. Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44285447 [BJP-WrghtstwnWAWA30.6]
Wednesday
6
Northern Community Park
Groveville Rd, Trenton, NJ 08620
8:30 AM
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About 14.5 mph avg, with a brief stop. RIDER NUMBER LIMITED, MUST REGISTER! Rain cancels. Route info on Ride With GPS: "NCP-Columbus34.3viaWarner"
Wednesday
6
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Join Jeff and company for a beautiful ride through Bucks County. Expect great camaraderie, hills and wonderful views throughout the ride. Rain cancels.

RWGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44281045
23.5 miles with an elevation gain of 958‘

Meeting location is the Valley of Concentration parking lot within Washington Crossing Historic Park located across from the Washington Crossing Boat Launch. Parking lot access road is north of General Mercer Avenue on the other side of the large flagpole.
Thursday
7
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
5:30 PM
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A+ Thurs night ride from Robbinsville Community park. Ride will be at a quick pace with possibly a couple of sprint areas. Expect anywhere from a 20-23 avg depending on group size/conditions. Approx 40 mile loop
Thursday
7
Sourland Cycles. Parking across the street near the PNC Bank.
6:00 PM
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Come join the gang for an evening full of enjoyable climbs! 25-30 miles. We ride the steeps at individual paces, regroup at the top, and ride the flats at a social pace. Probable Route: Probable Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37211573
Thursday
7
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Have some fun with your fellow club members while riding indoors! This is a ZWIFT group meetup ride which anyone can join regardless of your riding pace. Riders will stay together no matter how many watts they can crank out. Simply email or text the ride leader with your Zwift username and you will receive instructions as to how to join our Zwift group. Registrants will receive a link to Zoom which will allow us to chat as we ride. New to Zwift or want to learn more: https://www.zwift.com/
Friday
8
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30 +/- mile ride. We will go as fast as the slowest rider. If the heat/humidity does no break I will shorten the ride to 25 miles.
Friday
8
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We‘ll ride from Etra Park to Allentown and back, stopping at Stonebridge Bagels (mile 22.7). The ride is 35.6 miles with 966 ft of elevation.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39973250. You must be a Club member of Ride With GPS to view the route.
Saturday
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Bike Delaware‘s Amish Country Bike Tour. Also known as "the ride for pie" this is one of the region‘s favorite cycling events known for its unique character and atmosphere. Routes of 16, 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles will leave from Legislative Mall, 411 Legislative Ave., Dover, DE, and wind through central Delaware‘s peaceful (and flat!) Amish countryside. This ride is perfect for your first century! This is not a timed event or race. Up to 5 rest stops are included, depending upon distance & all routes stop at the Amish Schoolhouse (Dover), where you’ll enjoy our famous, fresh, locally-baked pie. Following the bike tour, everyone returns to Legislative Mall for your catered lunch (included in your ride purchase) Fundraising event benefiting non-profit Bike Delaware which works for safer walking and cycling in Delaware. Note that registration here is NOT registration for the ride; see the link for that. However, registration here will allow other members to know you are registered.
Saturday
9
The Watershed Institute
7:00 AM
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THE SOURLAND SPECTACULAR IS CELEBRATING ITS 12TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, ON SEPTEMBER 9TH.(Note discounted registration before Aug 17.) The kickoff will be at 7AM ON SEPTEMBER 9TH AT OUR NEW LOCATION: THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE and will feature both staggered starts and lunches. Pre-event coffee and breakfast will be followed by lunches and beer (!!) served from 11 until 2. The lunch will, of course, be capped by our famous ice cream sundaes. You will have earned it! This year we are also offering bike rentals through Unlimited Biking for those who are traveling from afar or do not have or wish to bring their own bike. They’ll have hybrids, road bikes, and e-assist bikes available in a variety of sizes. https://sourlandspectacular.com/ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44183508 for 44 mile route Note that registration here is NOT registration for the ride; see the link for that. However, registration here will allow other members to know you are registered. If you want to ride with other Free Wheelers, please add your name here so the group can communicate accordingly. FYI - most of the Princeton Free Wheelers are opting towards the 44 mile route, therefore this is the one that is attached here. Follow the link to SourlandSpectacular.com for the other routes.
Saturday
9
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
8:00 AM
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Main St in Cranbury will be closed today. Leaders may want to start rides from elsewhere, and those who do start in Cranbury will need to have routes adjusted.
Saturday
9
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
8:00 AM
Saturday
9
Northern Community Park
8:30 AM
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A mixed surface ride 30 miles from Bordentown to Yardley, PA. Stopping at WAWA in Yardley. Hybrid or MTB suitable, no road bikes.
Saturday
9
Robbinsville Community Park Gordon Road lot
8:30 AM
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Honey Do out of Robbinsville because Cranbury is closed for street fair. Route TBD, circa 56 miles. Steady pace, targeting 20 MPH AVG. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44375181
Saturday
9
Mercer County Park - East Picnic Area - Parking Lot 13
9:00 AM
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Dom and Dave‘s Cranbury ride +/- 40 miles with a rest stop.

At MCP this Saturday due to Cranbury Day.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44346503
Sunday
10
AIM Academy
7:00 AM
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Five distance options from 21 to 101 miles Green countryside and covered bridges in Chester County Breakfast at the Start Road markings, cue sheets & GPS route links, SAG support, rest stops, and Finish Line Party Start/Finish at AIM Academy, 1220 River Rd, Conshohocken, PA (Montgomery County) Ample free parking at the Start/Finish More info at link by location. Note that registration here is NOT registration for the ride; see the link for that. However, registration here will allow other members to know you are registered.
Sunday
10
Stuyvesant High School
8:00 AM
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New York ride for Disabilities & Autism. 100, 50, 25-mile options, all different start locations. See info at linked page. Note that registration here is NOT registration for the ride; see the link for that. However, registration here will allow other members to know you are registered.
Sunday
10
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On October 4th we will honor more than a dozen club members who have reached this milestone. Many will be riding with us. Watch for details about ride options.
Sunday
10
Village Park in Lawrenceville NJ - Please Park by the entrance on the right side
8:30 AM
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25 - 29 miles, depending on riders, Average pace between 11-12.5 mph. There will be some hills, but we will take it easy. Nobody left behind. We will have a short break for water and snack, we will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Registration is required. All club rules apply. Rain and high winds will cancel.
Sunday
10
Village Park in Lawrenceville NJ - Please Park by the entrance on the right side
8:30 AM
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18 - 25 miles, depending on riders, Average pace between 11-12 mph. Stronger D+ riders are welcome. Nobody left behind. We will have a short break for water and snack, we will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Registration is required. All club rules apply. Rain and high winds will cancel.
Sunday
10
Washington Crossing Park, Parking lot on NJ side, 40°17'49. 74°52'03
8:30 AM
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Towpath ride from Washington Crossing Park, NJ south over the Scudders Falls Bridge then the Calhoun Bridge and then turning north to cross Scudders Falls again on the way to New Hope and Lambertville before returning to Washington Crossing. 31.7 miles. This is a social ride where no one is dropped. Mountain, gravel, hybrid or fat bikes are recommended. There will be one rest stop in New Hope, which is at about mile 24.
Sunday
10
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EDIT 7:45PM SEP 9: Nope; rain is almost certainly coming right across the ride. I‘m cancelling. XXXXXXXXXXX

At this point, it LOOKS like it‘s not gonna rain until later in the day, and that deli in Millstone is open. Let‘s try 36-ish miles. More info & link to route in full description.
Monday
11
Etra Lake Park
8:30 AM
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We will have a shorter ride between 28 - 34 miles with short stop. Average pace between 11-13 mph. We will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Registration is required. All club rules apply.
Monday
11
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
8:30 AM
Tuesday
12
Montgomery Veterans Park
9:00 AM
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Starting at Montgomery Veterans Park (upper parking area), we‘ll do some hills and stop for coffee at the Boro Bean in Hopewell.

about 30 miles, about 1200 feet climbing
no drops
Tuesday
12
Greenway Meadows Park
9:00 AM
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Hilly!
Tuesday
12
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
5:15 PM
Tuesday
12
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
5:30 PM
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A+ Tues night ride from Robbinsville Community park. Ride will be at a quick pace with possibly a couple of sprint areas. Expect anywhere from a 20-23 avg depending on group size/conditions. Approx 40 mile loop
Tuesday
12
Twin Pines/Federal City
5:30 PM
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Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44255053. 5:30 Start. Good roads. Porta Potty at start, B+ pace, no one dropped. Start on lot off Federal City Rd. Rain or Wet Roads, and or High winds Cancel
Tuesday
12
Antimo's Restaurant Lot. This is across the street from Sourland Cycles, near the PNC Bank.
6:00 PM
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NOTE DIFFERENT STARTING LOCATION IN HOPEWELL FOR END OF SEASON RIDE AND DINNER.

Grinding through the Sourlands and/or surrounding area awaits! Varied terrain but a nice mix of flats and hills. Rain and/or wet roads cancel.

Planned route, elevation gain and distance attached: 14+ miles, ~850 feet (60 feet/mile). We will start and end in the Antimo‘s parking lot across from Sourland Cycles. Dinner at 7:30 pm. Guests are welcome!! Antimo‘s is a BYO.

Please register for dinner in the separate event listing (red box).

Tuesday
12
Lamberts lane, parking lot
6:00 PM
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mountain, hybrid, fatty to ride the towpath 15/30 miles. Bring lights and reflective gear. early start at 5:00 pm with a return at 6:00 PM to pick up others. Social dinner after
Tuesday
12
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Have some fun with your fellow club members while riding indoors! This is a ZWIFT group meetup ride which anyone can join regardless of your riding pace. Riders will stay together no matter how many watts they can crank out. Simply email or text the ride leader with your Zwift username and you will receive instructions as to how to join our Zwift group. Registrants will receive a link to Zoom which will allow us to chat as we ride. New to Zwift or want to learn more: https://www.zwift.com/
Tuesday
12
Antimo's Italian Kitchen
7:30 PM
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Join us for fun and fare whether or not you ride that day, or ride with a different PFW group as this celebration is open to all. Friendly place, good food, fair prices. BYO. Easy parking as the lot is across from Sourland Cycles. Please kindly register so we can anticipate seating requirements. Individual checks will be available from the wait staff. Short, hilly ride (~ 1 hour) prior to dinner for those that want to work up an appetite in advance.
Wednesday
13
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
8:30 AM
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We will have a shorter ride between 28 - 34 miles with short stop. Average pace between 11-13 mph. We will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Registration is required. All club rules apply.
Wednesday
13
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
8:30 AM
Wednesday
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Join Jeff and company for a beautiful ride through Bucks County. Expect great camaraderie, hills and wonderful views throughout the ride. Rain cancels.

RWGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44335210
20.2 miles with an elevation gain of 1,026‘

Meeting location is the Valley of Concentration parking lot within Washington Crossing Historic Park located across from the Washington Crossing Boat Launch. Parking lot access road is north of General Mercer Avenue on the other side of the large flagpole.
Thursday
14
Montgomery Veterans Park
9:00 AM
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We‘ll go from Montgomery Veterans Park to Hopewell and stop at the Boro Bean for coffee. Then ride back.
Start location is upper parking lot.

about 30 miles, about 1200 feet climbing
No drops - easy C+ pace
Thursday
14
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~30mi
Marina Start
No Stop Ride
Restrooms Available at the Ride Start
Pace ~20+mph
Elevation ~625ft
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44398500
Thursday
14
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
5:30 PM
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A+ Thurs night ride from Robbinsville Community park. Ride will be at a quick pace with possibly a couple of sprint areas. Expect anywhere from a 20-23 avg depending on group size/conditions. Approx 40 mile loop
Thursday
14
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Have some fun with your fellow club members while riding indoors! This is a ZWIFT group meetup ride which anyone can join regardless of your riding pace. Riders will stay together no matter how many watts they can crank out. Simply email or text the ride leader with your Zwift username and you will receive instructions as to how to join our Zwift group. Registrants will receive a link to Zoom which will allow us to chat as we ride. New to Zwift or want to learn more: https://www.zwift.com/
Friday
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It‘s the start of apple season, so let‘s visit an orchard. We‘ll start at Etra Park and head to Battleview Orchard at the 20 mile mark. Faster riders are free to go ahead.

Ride with GPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44383363. RWGPS club membership is required to view the route.
Friday
15
Otto Kaufman Community Center
8:30 AM
Friday
15
Greenway Meadows Park, Princeton
9:30 AM
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B/B+ pace. (17-17.5 mph avg likely) 35 miles with 1,650 in elevation. No major climbs. Planned route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44443755
Saturday
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Expect higher C+ pace with unpaved terrain and some climbing. Climbing is mostly front loaded.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42056742
Saturday
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A mixed surface ride 28 miles from Bordentown to Yardley PA. stopping at WAWA . hybrid or MTB suitable . 28 to wawa created Apr 8 2023 6:21 by chriscktr . https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42464056
Saturday
16
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
8:30 AM
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To the Sourlands
52.8m / 2,100‘
Stop in Hopewell just past mile 30
Saturday
16
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
9:00 AM
Saturday
16
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
9:00 AM
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Come join us riding together on an honest C+ pace...nobody gets dropped on the best cycling roads. Ride will be 38-43 miles with one rest stop.
Saturday
16
Park on left side of the parking lot of the Sheriff STARS Facility by the HHT entrance.
9:00 AM
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This will be a ride from the east side of Freehold to Sandy Hook and back. Ride will be 55-60 miles. Terrain will be flat to rolling with a couple of stops along the way. Here is the probable route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41004436
Sunday
17
Washington Crossing Park, Parking lot on NJ side, 40°17'49. 74°52'03
8:30 AM
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Towpath ride from Washington Crossing Park, NJ south over the Scudders Falls Bridge then the Calhoun Bridge and then turning north to cross Scudders Falls again on the way to New Hope and Lambertville before returning to Washington Crossing. 31.7 miles. This is a social ride where no one is dropped. Mountain, gravel, hybrid or fat bikes are recommended. There will be one rest stop in New Hope, which is at about mile 24.
Sunday
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True C pace for casual riders on flat, bike friendly roads through West Windsor and Plainsboro. Rest stop at Grover‘s Mill Coffee Shop. If you are new to riding, recovering from an injury, or just looking for a social ride, then this ride is for you. Distance 26 miles at an average speed of 11.5 - 12.0 mph. Note: Rides leave promptly at start time. Plan to arrive 15 minutes earlier than ride start time. Wet roads/high wind cancel the ride.
Sunday
17
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I know it‘s a little early to go to Belmar for 66 miles in the season, but early season start will gain more confidence for the rest of the year. 66 miles, Average pace between 12 - 13.5 mph. We will go at a C-ride pace. We will ride at a comfortable pace. We just need to reach our distance goal safely. There will be three rest stops.

If you think 66 miles is too much for you. You can meet us at Minit Deli. From there, I have a 38-mile course but it‘s totally flat. You will only get one stop in Belmar. We will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Limit 20 riders, Registration is required. All club rules apply. I will be posting the course preceding week.

66 miles will start at 8:30 am. 38 miles will start at 09:45 am.

Notes: We expect to divide into 3 groups when we return back. Doug will lead the faster group and Christine will lead the causal group for 66 miles. Serena will lead the 38 miles group.


38 miles start location:
Minit Stop Deli & Market - 440 Chandler Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527




Sunday
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Ok maybe we can stop somewhere but we can decide that enroute! Jim‘s away so I‘ll lead the Sunday Funday! 36 miles, C+ pace starting at 9am from the school at Claremont. Please show up at least ten minutes before or we roll out without you!all club rules and local traffic laws apply. 12:30 should be the end time but that depends on the group. We will likely be done earlier!

Here‘s the route- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34976367?privacy_code=RbiwPAdvVcr1u8EV
Sunday
17
Mercer County Park East picnic Area - parking lot off Edinburg Road
9:00 AM
Monday
18
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Easy 30 miles. Looks like we will be rained out. I will post by 7 am tomorrow. Dave
Monday
18
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32 - 40 miles, Average pace between 12.5 - 14.9 mph. I will try to maintain a truly C+ pace. We will have short rest stop. Stay healthy and have fun. Registration is required. All club rules apply. rain or wet roads will cancel. Notes - welcome fast people go ahead.
Tuesday
19
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TSS riders ... rained out on Monday? Join me on my side of Route 1 for a relatively flat ride to the Italian Bakery & Espresso Bar in Raritan on Tuesday. We will go One Way or Another, but I will purposely be avoiding the big hills and the Sourlands altogether. Time for many of you to try some new roads as well.

The ride will be ~30 miles with 813 feet of elevation. Come and see that it is possible to experience only a 27 feet/mile average of climbing west of Route 1. So why not give it a try?

To quote Plain Jim, "I hope to see some of youse." I will post a 9:00 AM start time to give those who need it more time to come over to the starting location in Montgomery Veterans Park.

Try these links to view and download the route:
Mike‘s RWGPS Page -- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44489514
PFW RWGPS Page -- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44490540

Faster riders are welcomed to ride ahead if they have the route. Just don‘t eat all the good pastries before the rest of us get there!!
Tuesday
19
Otto Kaufman Community Center
5:00 PM
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Update for the end of the season…open to men and women, C level!! If you are new to the group, please reach out to Bobbi to make sure that this ride is within your capabilities!
Tuesday
19
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
5:15 PM
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33 Miles
Tuesday
19
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
5:15 PM
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A+ Tues night ride from Robbinsville Community park. Ride will be at a quick pace with possibly a couple of sprint areas. Expect anywhere from a 20-23 avg depending on group size/conditions. Approx 40 mile loop
Tuesday
19
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Have some fun with your fellow club members while riding indoors! This is a ZWIFT group meetup ride which anyone can join regardless of your riding pace. Riders will stay together no matter how many watts they can crank out. Simply email or text the ride leader with your Zwift username and you will receive instructions as to how to join our Zwift group. Registrants will receive a link to Zoom which will allow us to chat as we ride. New to Zwift or want to learn more: https://www.zwift.com/
Wednesday
20
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
8:30 AM
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We will have a shorter ride between 28 - 34 miles with short stop. Average pace between 11-13 mph. We will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Registration is required. All club rules apply.
Wednesday
20
Northern Community Park
8:30 AM
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About 14.5 mph avg, with a brief stop. RIDER NUMBER LIMITED, MUST REGISTER! Rain cancels.
Wednesday
20
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Join Jeff and company for a beautiful ride through Bucks County. Expect great camaraderie, hills and wonderful views throughout the ride. Rain cancels.

RWGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44396356
15.2 miles with an elevation gain of 854‘.

Meeting location is the Valley of Concentration parking lot within Washington Crossing Historic Park located across from the Washington Crossing Boat Launch. Parking lot access road is north of General Mercer Avenue on the other side of the large flagpole.
Thursday
21
Montgomery Veterans Park
9:00 AM
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Starting at Montgomery Veterans park (upper parking area), we‘ll ride over/thru the Sourlands and stop in Hopewell for coffee at the Boro Bean. Then we‘ll ride back to the park.

about 30 miles, about 1200 feet climbing
no drop, easy c+ pace
Thursday
21
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
9:30 AM
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Averaging around 10MPH. Group stays together. Rest/Lunch around mile 14. Register online.
Thursday
21
Mercer County Park, East Picnic Area
5:00 PM
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~30mi
No Stop Ride
Restrooms Available at the Ride Start
Pace 20+
Elevation ~550ft
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44513607
Thursday
21
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
5:00 PM
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35 miles. Back before dark
Thursday
21
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
5:15 PM
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A+ Thurs night ride from Robbinsville Community park. Ride will be at a quick pace with possibly a couple of sprint areas. Expect anywhere from a 20-23 avg depending on group size/conditions. Approx 40 mile loop
Thursday
21
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Have some fun with your fellow club members while riding indoors! This is a ZWIFT group meetup ride which anyone can join regardless of your riding pace. Riders will stay together no matter how many watts they can crank out. Simply email or text the ride leader with your Zwift username and you will receive instructions as to how to join our Zwift group. Registrants will receive a link to Zoom which will allow us to chat as we ride. New to Zwift or want to learn more: https://www.zwift.com/
Friday
22
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32 mile ride. We will go as fast as the slowest rider. Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44076128

We have been invited to join the C+ ride for lunch.
See the info in the C+ posting.
Friday
22
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
9:30 AM
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Celebrate the end of summer and the arrival of autumn with a casual ride and al fresco lunch at Albivi‘s ristorante in Millstone, 5 miles before the finish (you can go to the finish and drive back if you like). Bring cash and your appetite for lunch. (There is plenty of bike parking in a secure location at the restaurant).

The route is here (copy and paste in your browser):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38468247.

Expect a casual C+ pace ride (14.0 - 14.5MPH target average) for about 35 miles and with about 1000 feet of climbing. Advance registration required (thanks in advance).

Cancellations accepted until 7:30AM on the day of the ride. Please cancel via this site or text/email me if you are not coming so we do not wait for you. The route is here (copy and paste in your browser):
TBD.
Saturday
23
Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine
7:30 AM
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Four beautiful routes in Bucks County, PA and the scenic horse country of Hunterdon County, NJ. 33 Miles (+/-) 50 Miles (+/-) 64 Mile Metric Century (+/-) 100 Mile Century (+/-) Pizza party at the finish Baked goods, drinks and friendly SCU volunteers at three well-stocked rest stops SAG support Well-marked routes Cue sheets Online route maps and GPX files Free parking is plentiful at the start/finish Note that registration here is NOT registration for the event, but if you register here, other club members will be able to find you.
Saturday
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Rides of varying distances around New York City, showcasing routes of the NY Cycle Club. More info at the linked page. Note that registration here is NOT registration for the ride; see the link for that. However, registration here will allow other members to know you are registered.
Saturday
23
Tall Cedars Picnic Grove
8:00 AM
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40 miles; relatively flat route. Special Rest Stop again! (Thank you, Stacey!) Bobbi will sweep. Come along to see what everyone is talking about. Fun and social ride!
Saturday
23
Tall Cedars Picnic Grove
8:30 AM
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We will do an easy paced 30-mile ride to Columbus. Average speed 12.5 to 13 mph. Only one very short hill near the beginning of the ride. If you have questions or concerns about the ride, please contact me.
Saturday
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Add a little variety to your riding! This is a trail and road ride designed by Ken Webber and he says hybrid, gravel or mountain bikes are preferred. We are going to ride the length of Union Transportation Trail and include a few miles on the roads. The course is 28 miles and the elevation is 752 feet. This will be C pace ride. There will be no formal rest stops (perhaps a porta potty but I give no guarantees).
Saturday
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Aging leader seeks riders with new jokes and interesting banter to join him for 33 miles at a mid-C+ pace on scenic roads. Fun and safety are our only goals. No drop, back by lunch. RWGPS route TITLE: TallCedars-CHRLSTNCAFE33; LINK: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38953491
Saturday
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Easy ride at C pace, no big hills, rest-stop mid-ride. Avg speed 11.2 - 11.9 mph. Distance 24 miles. Road or hybrid bikes are suitable. Wet roads or winds in excess of 15 mph cancel the ride. Registration is required.
Saturday
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Weather forecast looks bad, let‘s have some fun with our fellow club members while riding indoors! This is a ZWIFT group meetup ride which anyone can join regardless of your riding pace. Riders will stay together no matter how many watts they can crank out. Simply email or text the ride leader with your Zwift username and you will receive instructions as to how to join our Zwift group. Registrants will receive a link to Zoom which will allow us to chat as we ride. New to Zwift or want to learn more: https://www.zwift.com/
Sunday
24
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
8:00 AM
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Join old or make new friends on this highly anticipated annual ride which "sells out" every year. Expect Low B [avg 15.0-15.9 mph] led by Mike V. Depart from Cranbury at 8:00 am for full century (100 mi).

Route goes from Village Park to Sea Girt through Asbury Park, up to Rumson and back via Holmdel and Englishtown. Lunch stop at/near Playa Bowls in Belmar. Rain cancels. Limited to 17 registrants plus ride leader. Once registration is full, text ride leader to be added to waiting list.

To be fair to all the registrants, it is expected that everyone can ride the required pace and distance. Since Yom Kippur starts at sundown (6:52 pm), we will start at 8:00 am and plan to be back between 3:00-3:30 pm.

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Sunday
24
Village Park in Lawrenceville NJ - Please Park by the entrance on the right side
9:00 AM
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25 - 29 miles, depending on riders, Average pace between 11-12.5 mph. There will be some hills, but we will take it easy. Nobody left behind. We will have a short break for water and snack, we will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Registration is required. All club rules apply. Rain and high winds will cancel.
Sunday
24
Village Park in Lawrenceville NJ - Please Park by the entrance on the right side
9:00 AM
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20miles - 30 miles Average pace between 11-12 mph. Stronger D+ riders are welcome. Nobody left behind. We will have short break for water and snacks, We will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Registration is required. All club rules apply. Rain and high winds will cancel
Monday
25
Etra Lake Park
8:30 AM
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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38965523
Monday
25
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
8:30 AM
Tuesday
26
Otto Kaufman Community Center
5:00 PM
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As the days get shorter, we will continue to head out and ride slightly shorter routes. Ride is posted as a C+ ride, flying way out front is not encouraged! The route this week is slightly under 17 miles with a little over 1200 feet of elevation gain. We will head up Long Hill (and either walk across the bridge or ride, depending on the condition) LIGHTS ARE 100% REQUIRED FOR THIS RIDE!!
Tuesday
26
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
5:15 PM
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A+ Tues night ride from Robbinsville Community park. Ride will be at a quick pace with possibly a couple of sprint areas. Expect anywhere from a 20-23 avg depending on group size/conditions. Approx 40 mile loop
Tuesday
26
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Have some fun with your fellow club members while riding indoors! This is a ZWIFT group meetup ride which anyone can join regardless of your riding pace. Riders will stay together no matter how many watts they can crank out. Simply email or text the ride leader with your Zwift username and you will receive instructions as to how to join our Zwift group. Registrants will receive a link to Zoom which will allow us to chat as we ride. New to Zwift or want to learn more: https://www.zwift.com/
Wednesday
27
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
8:30 AM
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Shortened ride so we get back in time for the luncheon.
TITLE: BJP-WrghtsWawa33.2
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44489084
Wednesday
27
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
8:30 AM
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We will have a shorter ride between 28 - 34 miles with short stop. Average pace between 11-13 mph. We will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Registration is required. All club rules apply.
Wednesday
27
LaPiazza Restaurant
12:00 PM
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Join us for good food and conversation at LaPiazza in Allentown after your Wed ride — or just come without riding. Kindly register to help us with the count and please bring cash to help with our checkout system. This is a BYO restaurant with modest priced menu items. Parking in their lot is limited but there is plenty of parking in the municipal lot across the street behind #28 Church St.
Thursday
28
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
5:15 PM
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A+ Thurs night ride from Robbinsville Community park. Ride will be at a quick pace with possibly a couple of sprint areas. Expect anywhere from a 20-23 avg depending on group size/conditions. Approx 40 mile loop
Thursday
28
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Have some fun with your fellow club members while riding indoors! This is a ZWIFT group meetup ride which anyone can join regardless of your riding pace. Riders will stay together no matter how many watts they can crank out. Simply email or text the ride leader with your Zwift username and you will receive instructions as to how to join our Zwift group. Registrants will receive a link to Zoom which will allow us to chat as we ride. New to Zwift or want to learn more: https://www.zwift.com/
Friday
29
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30 +/- mile ride. We will go as fast as the slowest rider. Ride map will be posted a few days before ride.
Saturday
30
Rosedale Park Lake Parking Area
7:00 PM
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Bike in the moonlight on a six-mile loop in Mercer Meadows Park. (Ride it as many times as you like in two hours!) Decorate your bike, dance to the music of a techno DJ, and enjoy fanciful lighting, glow-in-the-dark features and live music along the route. Make s‘mores around the campfire once you‘re done. This fundraising ride to benefit the Lawrence Hopewell Trail begins with a special sendoff shortly after the moon rises above Rosedale Lake in Hopewell, New Jersey. It is for riders ages 12 and up, and children must be accompanied by adults. More info at link by location. Note that registration here is NOT registration for the ride; see the link for that. However, registration here will allow other members to know you are registered.
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