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July, 2024

Monday
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We‘ll do an easy paced C ride - average speed 12.5 to 13 mph. Milage 30 to 35 miles. Wet roads cancel. Here‘s the route:Etra Stonebridge 30 miles
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47357000
Monday
1
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
8:30 AM
Tuesday
2
Montgomery Veterans Park
8:30 AM
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38 miles, 1700 feet climbing No Drop - C+ ride about 13-14 mph average
Tuesday
2
Greenway Meadows Park
9:00 AM
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Very hilly!
Tuesday
2
Washington Crossing parking lot, Valley of concentration
5:00 PM
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Mountain, fatty, hybred,to ride the towpath 15/30 miles. bring lights and reflective gear. early start at 5:00pm TILL 8:00 pm Social dinner after
Tuesday
2
Otto Kaufman Community Center
5:15 PM
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Ease back into the slow climbing after most of a month away from it. 23+ miles; ~1,300 feet of elevation gain. NO DROP. Regroup at the top of climbs. Please park at the tree line including in the back parking lot. Toilet available at the start if you enter the building under the word Center.
Tuesday
2
Otto Kaufman Community Center
5:15 PM
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Meant for those women who like to climb, just a little slower! Please review the route (once posted) to make sure this is in your skill set. Park at the tree line at Otto Kaufman. Please - lights, it gets darker in the hills!
Tuesday
2
Mercer County Park Marina 40.264474, -74.641872
5:30 PM
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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47380016 About 42 miles B+ pace...sorry a little longer than originally anticipated
Tuesday
2
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
6:00 PM
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To Turkey Swamp, then RT 526
50 miles, but can be shortened, if necessary
Tuesday
2
Skillman Park Parking lot C across from the school. 40.415657, -74.687018
6:00 PM
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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: 31+ miles, ~1375 feet (44 feet/mile) per RWGPS.

Porta potty at the start.

Link to route = https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47346310
Tuesday
2
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
6:00 PM
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Steady A+ pace with a few sprints. Approx 40 miles
Tuesday
2
Twin Pines/Federal City
6:00 PM
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Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47358100. 6:00PM Start. Good roads 30.4 miles. Porta Potty at start, B+ pace (17.5-18.5),Some hills 1363 elevation no one dropped. Start on lot off Federal City Rd. Rain or Wet Roads, and or High winds Cancel
Tuesday
2
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Maintain your fitness and have some fun with your fellow club members while working out 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
3
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
8:30 AM
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C+ ride led by Linda H to Mikey‘s bagels 32.5 miles. We will ride at a C+ pace - faster riders welcome to go ahead. No one will be left behind.
Ride Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43601638
Wednesday
3
Byron Johnson Park,
8:30 AM
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We will have a shorter ride between 28 - 32 miles with a short stop. The average pace is between 11-13 mph. We will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Registration is required. All club rules apply. and all club regulations must be adhered to. Rain or wet roads will cancel.
Wednesday
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Join us for this classic ride through beautiful Bucks County. Expect rollers and hills as we take in the scenery at a social pace. Rain cancels. RWGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46884977
34.7 miles with an elevation gain of 1,500‘.
Thursday
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47 Miles; Rues Road Rollers; Tower Rd climb - <0.75 miles; 3.1% gradient. No Long climbs; NO DROP; Rest stop at Chez Stacey with Real toilets and as much water as you want (at ~20 miles). No toilets at the start. Please take care of business prior to 7:15 so we roll at 7:30. (There are toilets in a building in the East Parking lot off Edinburg Dutch Neck Road.)
Thursday
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Beat the heat! Start early. EZ paced social C ride on bike friendly roads in West Windsor and surrounding areas. Suitable for new riders, those recovering from an injury or folks just looking for a casual ride. Distance 25-27 miles, avg speed 11.5-12.5 mph. Road or hybrid bikes are suitable, no big hills. One rest stop. Wet roads/strong wind cancels the ride. Sign up no later than 9 PM the day before the ride. Ride will be canceled if no one registers.
Thursday
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See Individual Rides for info. The club has arranged for an ICE CREAM TRUCK to be present at the end of the rides. Be sure to collect a ticket for a free ice cream from your ride leader!
Thursday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10
8:30 AM
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Casual 33-34 mile C ride on July 4th that ends with Ice Cream - At about 16 miles we will stop at the ruins of Lincoln‘s Blacksmith shop for a sip of water, then at about 22miles we will stop at Phil‘s for water refill and bathroom break before completing the last 11 miles. Expect to average 14mph or less.
Thursday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10, "Basketball Lot"
8:30 AM
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Join Mike as he resumes his traditional Fourth of July All Paces Ride out of Mercer County Park (Rest Stop ~23mi) to Emery‘s Blueberry Farm in Plumsted.

44-miles, Low B pace (15.0-15.7 mph avg) with modest rollers but one snarky hill near the Ashford Estate (Province Line Road). Overall 1,356 feet of climbing per RWGPS (30.3 feet per mile).

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46946168

Rain or wet roads cancel. All PFW Club rules apply. There will be an Ice Cream Truck in MCP at the conclusion of the ride.
Thursday
4
Skillman Park, Parking Lot A
8:30 AM
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Join me for an approximately 50 mile ride for a Sergentsville loop with a brief stop to rehydrate. Pace: "B+" - anticipated final average speed 17+ mph Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46545093 We‘ll try to keep a steady pace and have fun. Rest Stop in Sergeantsville at the midway point. Note 1: This is a Drop ride so please download the route. Note 2: Please arrive 10 minutes early to insure you are ready to roll out at the start time. We will start promptly. Note 3: Porta John at start location
Thursday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10
8:30 AM
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30-ish miles; stop at
Thursday
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Mercer County Park Lot 10
8:30 AM
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please join me for very fast B+/A ride.
we will ride down to new eygpt on our usually roads with a stop at the 7/11 at mile 31.5.
we will average between 20-22, but it all depends on who shows up.
if the group is too big we will split up into two groups with a volunteer leader for the second b+ group who will leave 10 minutes after the first group.
i ask for riders to register so i know that i will not be riding alone.
the route is from gramin but i‘ll see if i can put it in "ride with gps".


https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/127438919
Thursday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10
8:30 AM
Thursday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10
8:45 AM
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Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47155382. 8:45 AM Start. B+ pace (18-19), elevation. Start 1n Mercer County Park lot 10
Thursday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10
9:00 AM
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Mid range C+, 33 miles, with modest (under 800’) climbing. Snacks and basic facilities but no commercial products at the break. We will emphasize fun and safety on scenic roads. RWGPS Title: MCP-AssnpnkCtr33.1 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39719679. NOTE: Parking lot #10 is on S. Post Rd off of Old Trenton Rd. Early registrants get the best view. Please check back for possible time and route changes.
Thursday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10
9:00 AM
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Martian Plaque, Elsie Cenotaph, Tree thru a deck
Thursday
4
Mercer County Park Lot 10
9:00 AM
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25 mile ride to the Assunpink wildlife Conservation grounds. My wife will meet us there with drinks and refreshments. Port o potty facility is available on the grounds. Route to be published shortly. The route: MCP aspnk 25 miles. 25 miles 12.5 to 13 mph average
Friday
5
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
8:30 AM
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Probable route: Etra-Clrksbrg32.2 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47292176]. If you heard a good joke at your BBQ, bring it.
Friday
5
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
8:30 AM
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Expect ~35 mi at a brisk C+ pace (14.0 - 15.0 average) with a brief stop at Mikey‘s Bagels.

TITLE: Etra-Mikeys35.3. LINK: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43668779.
Registration required. Rain or wet roads cancel.

Faster riders welcomed to ride ahead if they have the route.
Saturday
6
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
8:30 AM
Saturday
6
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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40-46 miles to Battleview Orchards
Saturday
6
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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53 miles.
No stop until Woody‘s at mile 37. Bring two water bottles.
Saturday
6
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Beat the heat/humidity and ride inside! Maintain your fitness and 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/
Saturday
6
E Amwell Twp Elementary School 40.429898,-74.8617157
9:00 AM
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Hilly!
Sunday
7
Mercer County Park East picnic Area - parking lot off Edinburg Road
8:00 AM
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This will be a slow B+ or maybe a really fast B. Great opportunity to recover from a crazy Saturday or for a B rider to move up to a new speed class. Note the early start time.
Sunday
7
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
8:00 AM
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40-45 loop from Robbinsville Park. Return before it gets to hot https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47455814
Sunday
7
Claremont School
8:00 AM
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25 miles; no pace. Link to route and more info in full description
Sunday
7
Northern Community Park
8:00 AM
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An easy C+ ride on the path to Roebling and return by ? 25 to 30 miles road bike is best . Yes I can do an easy c+ come find out .
Sunday
7
Skillman Park Parking lot C across from the school. 40.415657, -74.687018
8:30 AM
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A jaunt through the Sourlands taking advantage of longer, less steep hills. Add 200 climbing feet to correct for RWGPS underestimate. Hill adjusted C+, low 13‘s, 36 Miles, RWGPS says 1900‘ of climb, plan on 2300‘. Rest rooms at start, no commercial facilities along way. Bring a snack for a brief rest around 18 miles. No rider dropped. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45945471
Sunday
7
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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Let‘s end the long weekend with a casual ride, our classic Trolley Line Route.
Monday
8
Etra Lake Park
8:30 AM
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In light of the most recent forecast for a hotter and more humid day, we will be riding over a mostly flat 27 mile route. We will move as fast as the slowest rider.
Monday
8
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35.2 mile ride from Etra to Allentown. We will ride at a strong C+ pace (faster riders welcome to go ahead). No one left behind. Rest stop at mile 22 Stonebridge Bagels.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40342115 (NEW ROUTE LINK EFFECTIVE 7/5/24)
Monday
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Due to the forecasted "feels like" the route will be updated by noon.

20 miles; 1,200 feet elevation gain. NO DROP; regroup at the top of climbs. Shorter route due tlo a meeting leader has. Park at the tree line; toilet any start - enter building under the word "Center." Please arrive by 4:45 so we can roll at 5.
Monday
8
Otto Kaufman Community Center
5:00 PM
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We will ride a shorter route this week. This is a NO DROP ride - pace pushing is discouraged! Please park at the tree line.
Tuesday
9
Greenway Meadows Park
9:00 AM
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Moderately hilly.
Tuesday
9
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Faster Paced B+ ride (~19+) Preview of MCP Thursday Ride. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47484609 Ride forecast for Jul 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM: Temperature: 89.1°F to 94.2°F, feels like 96.5°F to 100.9°F Wind: 7.9 to 10.4 mph, with gusts up to 19.5 mph 1% probability of very light precipitation from the Epic Ride Weather app http://epicrideweather.com Crosswinds all day No Stop Ride Restrooms Available at the Ride Start Pace - B+ ~19+
Tuesday
9
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Maintain your fitness and have some fun with your fellow club members while working out 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
9
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
6:00 PM
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Steady A+ pace with a few sprints. Approx 40 miles
Tuesday
9
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Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43120389. 6:00PM Start. Good roads 30.2 miles. Porta Potty at start, B+ pace (17.5-18.5),Some hills 1210 elevation no one dropped. Start on lot off Federal City Rd. Rain or Wet Roads, and or High winds Cancel
Tuesday
9
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
6:00 PM
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Route revised to 44 miles due to excessive heat.
Tuesday
9
Lamberts lane parking lot
6:00 PM
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TOWPATH RIDE WITH MOUNTAIN, HYBRED, FATTY To ride 15/30 miles. early start at 6:00 pm. social dinner after Bring lights and plenty of water
Wednesday
10
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
8:30 AM
Wednesday
10
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
8:30 AM
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Probable route: BJP-BagelBistro30.2 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46595753?privacy_code=GFuVIKlEeyoEi15PWzvWxZNeUkNZQhr5]. Please check back for possible changes
Wednesday
10
Parkway 120 Cliffwood avenue side
5:30 PM
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Ride in the Matawan area. Directions from GSP Exit 120 make the right at top of ramp. Go to first light (Cliffwood Ave) and make a left. Make left into parking lot right after Quick Check
Wednesday
10
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Join us for this classic ride through beautiful Bucks County. Expect rollers and hills as we take in the scenery at a social pace. Rain cancels. 34.5 miles with an elevation gain of 1,719‘. RWGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47317573
Thursday
11
Village Park, Lawrenceville
5:30 PM
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About 20-25 miles on familiar roads around Mercer County. 13/14 MPH average - maybe a little faster if everyone agrees.
Thursday
11
Mercer County Park Marina 40.264474, -74.641872
5:30 PM
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~40mi No Stop Ride Restrooms Available at the Ride Start A - 21+avg B+ - 20+avg Elevation ~1,200ft Routes: A - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47484609 B+ - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47484609 Note: Pace is dependent on who shows up!
Thursday
11
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
6:00 PM
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Steady A+ pace with a few sprints. Approx 40 miles
Thursday
11
PNC Bank Hopewell
6:00 PM
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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47509836

Please bring two water bottles. Expect average pace to be in high B range.

Will start rolling by 6, so please be there few minutes early.
Thursday
11
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Maintain your fitness and have some fun with your fellow club members while working out 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
12
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
8:30 AM
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Probable route: Etra-Mikeys35.3 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43668779?privacy_code=FQwLi0Jl91OAGEEGhR38kY8PuIatTqGx]. Please chack back for possible changes
Friday
12
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Easy 30 mile pedal. No significant hills.
Saturday
13
Delaware Valley University
7:00 AM
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SCU’s Summer Century is a fully-supported ride in scenic and picturesque Bucks County: 33, 50, 62, 100 miles in Bucks County PA and Hunterdon County NJ. 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
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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45562656

One early rest stop at 25th mile. 50% unpaved. 55 miles with ~4K elevation gain.

B pace, that will need B+ effort! Be there few minutes early so we can start rolling at 8 AM.

Wet roads will cancel the ride!
Saturday
13
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park.
8:00 AM
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Michael and Chris’ C+ ride from Village Park. 30 - 50 miles, Average pace between 13 - 15.9 mph. The ride may be divided into two groups. One group may be Faster while another, more casual group, will take a shortcut 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 be canceled.
Saturday
13
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
8:30 AM
Saturday
13
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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40-45 miles Village park to Phil‘s
Sunday
14
Etra Lake Park
8:00 AM
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This will be 40-45 mile ride from Etra along flat to rolling terrain with one stop. Here is the link to the planned route. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47548735
Sunday
14
Claremont School
8:00 AM
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40 miles, 1600‘ climb per RideWithGPS. More info & link to route in full description.
Sunday
14
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25 miles; flat; NO DROP; Social engagement the key on this true C pace. Make a new friend and have fun with existing friends. Let’s beat the heat!
Sunday
14
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25 to 29 miles, with an average pace of 11 to 12.5 mph. We ensure that nobody is left behind. There will be a brief water break, after which we‘ll continue riding. This ride is also a recovery ride for those who rode hard on Saturday. Registration is required, and all club regulations must be adhered to.
Sunday
14
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
8:00 AM
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Another attempt to beat the heat, heading south, should have a light headwind on the way back for some cooling. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47553574
Sunday
14
Mercer County Park East picnic Area - parking lot off Edinburg Road
8:00 AM
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This will be a slow B+ or maybe a really fast B. Great opportunity to recover from a crazy Saturday or for a B rider to move up to a new speed class. Please register.
Sunday
14
Hopewell Valley High - Timberlane Dr parking lot. Take NJ31 to Pennington-Titusville Road.
8:30 AM
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A ride on rolling hills through a picturesque Hunterdon County countryside at a modified C+ pace for hilly terrain. Average speed 13.5 - 14.0 MPH, 2500 feet of climbing, but no gut busters. Stop at the Covered Bridge Cafe for a snack. No restrooms at start. Bring extra water. No riders dropped.

NOTE: THE START IS ON TIMBERLANE DRIVE IN THE PARKING LOT UNDER THE SOLAR CELLS.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37915697
Monday
15
Etra Lake Park
8:00 AM
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30 mile +/- route over lightly trafficked roads with some rolling hills. We will ride as fast as the slowest participant. I will post the route a few days before the ride.
Monday
15
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
8:30 AM
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Probable route: Etra-BagelBistro30.9 [ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47376994 ]
Monday
15
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Repeats on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. In the heat version. NO DROP; Regroup as necessary. Bring two water bottles. Toilets available ale at the start. Enter the building under the "Center" sign. Park along the tree line.
Tuesday
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IN THE HEAT version. NO DROP; Regroup as necessary. Being two water bottles. Toilets are available at the start. Enter the building under the "Center" sign. Park along the tree line.
Tuesday
16
Mercer County Park Marina 40.264474, -74.641872
5:30 PM
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B+ Ride ~41 miles Elevation ~1050ft Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47586403 No Stop Ride Restrooms Available at the Ride Start Please bring plenty of water, it will be very hot
Tuesday
16
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
6:00 PM
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46m but can be shortened if necessary.
Tuesday
16
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
6:00 PM
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Steady A+ pace with a few sprints. Approx 40 miles
Tuesday
16
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Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43120389. 6:00PM Start. Good roads 30.4 miles. Porta Potty at start, B+ pace (17.5-18.5)30.2 miles, Some hills 1210 elevation no one dropped. Start on lot off Federal City Rd. Rain or Wet Roads, and or High winds Cancel
Tuesday
16
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Maintain your fitness and have some fun with your fellow club members while working out 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
17
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
8:00 AM
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NOTE THE NEW START TIME OF 8:00 AM TO BEAT THE HEAT.

Expect ~33.5 mi at a brisk C+ to low B pace (14.5 - 15.5 average) with a brief stop at the Columbus General Store. TITLE: BJP-Columbus33.5. LINK: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43337608. Registration required. Rain or wet roads cancel.

There are also bathrooms just before you leave the Kinkora Trail- if you go to the right at the fork -Riders can stop there if you don‘t plan to purchase anything at the stop.

Faster riders welcomed to ride ahead if they have the route.
Wednesday
17
Byron Johnson Park,
8:30 AM
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We will have a shorter ride between 28 - 32 miles with a short stop. The average pace is between 11-13 mph. We will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Registration is required. All club rules apply. and all club regulations must be adhered to. Rain or wet roads will cancel.
Wednesday
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Join us for this classic ride through beautiful Bucks County. Expect rollers and hills as we take in the scenery at a social pace. Rain cancels. RWGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47508583 32.9 miles with an elevation gain of 1,552‘.
Thursday
18
Mercer County Park Marina 40.264474, -74.641872
5:30 PM
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We will ride as a single group this week again and try to adhere to A pace average (19-21 MPH average)
Thursday
18
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Maintain your fitness and have some fun with your fellow club members while working out 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/
Thursday
18
PNC Bank - Hopewell
6:00 PM
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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33311733

7/17 Update: expect storm debris on the roads!!

Please bring two water bottles. Expect average pace to be in high B range.

Will start rolling by 6, so please be there few minutes early.
Thursday
18
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
6:00 PM
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Steady A+ pace with a few sprints. Approx 40 miles
Friday
19
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31 mile route with some rolling hills. We will move as fast as the slowest rider. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47377348
Friday
19
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It was suggested that on one Wednesday or Friday during the summer months (June-July-August) the club should have a potluck picnic after the Etra rides. Lots of picnic benches available there and Pat Butcher has a few games to bring (table & field games, corn hole being one of them). Others can bring their favorite picnic games too! And bring a favorite dish to share with the group.
Saturday
20
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park.
8:00 AM
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Saturday
20
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
8:00 AM
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8AM, C+ (13-14 mph avg, 15-16 mph cruising), Etra Park There will be at least one rest stop (Roy‘s), more if needed. Leader: Neil Cherry Rain cancels https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47637352
Saturday
20
Griggstown Causeway inner parking lot
8:30 AM
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I talked Tom Hammell into letting me lead this scenic, social ride. Compared to what I‘ve been listing lately, this one will be relatively easy, with approximately 50 feet of elevation gain per mile. If you are a B+ rider, please find another group. Meet at the Griggstown Causeway inner parking lot, between Canal and River Roads.
Saturday
20
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
8:30 AM
Saturday
20
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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55 miles.
Stopping at the Bordentown 7-11 at mile 32.
Sunday
21
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25 to 29 miles, with an average pace of 11 to 12.5 mph. We ensure that nobody is left behind. There will be a brief water break, after which we‘ll continue riding. This ride is also a recovery ride for those who rode hard on Saturday. Registration is required, and all club regulations must be adhered to.
Sunday
21
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
8:00 AM
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Robbinsville to Manasquan reservoir- 59 mi. Steady A pace https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47666450
Sunday
21
Claremont School
8:00 AM
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38 miles, to that Sweet Gourmet that was closed for the No-Pace ride. More info and link to route in full description. Faster riders go on ahead; those who ride within the pace ride with me; nobody dropped. More info & link to route in full description.
Sunday
21
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 for a casual, social ride - same route as usual, (if not posted yet, it will be). Why mess with a good thing? Bring water and snacks, we will stop at the East Windsor park, real bathrooms, but no food!
Sunday
21
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
8:30 AM
Sunday
21
D & R Canal Parking Lot (Holcombe Jimison Farmstead Museum)
8:30 AM
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This is a towpath ride from Lambertville to Frenchtown. It is a total of 30 miles with one rest stop in Frenchtown.
Sunday
21
Cranbury Princeton Soup and Sandwich
Park in row furthest from restaurant
10:00 AM
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Register Online Ride starts at Cranbury branch of Princeton Soup and Sandwich. Chocolate stop at mile 8.7 Lunch after ride.
Monday
22
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33.5 mile ride from Etra to Bagel Bistro. We will ride at a strong C+ pace (faster riders welcome to go ahead). No one left behind. Rest stop at 17.6 miles. Elevation 937ft.

Bring plenty of fluids and electrolytes.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46675008
Monday
22
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We‘ll do an easy paced C ride - average speed 12.5 to 13 mph. Milage 28.6 miles - here‘s the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47674365
Route name: Etra Wawa 28.6 Ira
Monday
22
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CANCELED DUE TO RAIN % - 24 miles; 1,200 get elevation gain. NO DROP. Regroup at top of climbs and as necessary. Toliets available entering the community center under the word "Center." Park along the tree line only, including the back lot.
Tuesday
23
lambert lane parking lot
5:00 PM
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mountain, hybred, fatty ton ride the towpath 15/30 miles. Early start at 5:00PM then pick up others at 6:00 pm till 8:00pm. social dinner after
Tuesday
23
Otto Kaufman Community Center
5:00 PM
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24 miles; 1.200 feet elevation gain. NO DROP. Regrop at the top of climbs and as necessary. Park at the Tyree line, including the back lot. Toilets available at the start.
Tuesday
23
Otto Kaufman Community Center
5:00 PM
Tuesday
23
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
6:00 PM
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40 miles
Tuesday
23
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
6:00 PM
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Steady A+ pace with a few sprints. Approx 40 miles
Tuesday
23
Twin Pines/Federal City
6:00 PM
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Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43120389. 6:00PM Start. Good roads 30.2 miles. Porta Potty at start, B+ pace (17.5-18.5),Some hills 1210 elevation no one dropped. Start on lot off Federal City Rd. Rain or Wet Roads, and or High winds Cancel
Tuesday
23
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Maintain your fitness and have some fun with your fellow club members while working out 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
24
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
8:30 AM
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Routes: Ordinary C+: BJP-Emery’s33.2vCarter https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47452946 AND Fast C+: BJP-Emery’s36.6vCarter https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39695005?privacy_code=RslGNoLD92g3inwN . The C+ grp can expect an average in the mid-14s. Leader has no clue about the faster group. Emery’s owner has welcomed us back so let’s support his business … and please, no bikes against his truck.
Wednesday
24
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
8:30 AM
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We‘ll do 31 miles at an easy 12.5 to 13 mph pace. Wet roads cancel. Here‘s the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47702347.
Wednesday
24
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Join us for this classic ride through beautiful Bucks County. Expect rollers and hills as we take in the scenery at a social pace. Rain cancels. 30.1 miles with an elevation gain of at least 1,326‘. RWGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47605994
Thursday
25
Lawrenceville Village Park
5:30 PM
Thursday
25
Mercer County Park Marina 40.264474, -74.641872
5:30 PM
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Spellbound Easy Spin
~35mi
No Stop Ride
Rest Rooms Available at the Ride Start
Pace Average 19
Elevation ~1100ft
Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47674431
Thursday
25
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! 30-35 miles. We ride the steeps at individual paces, regroup at the top, and ride the flats at a social pace. Probable Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47109165
Thursday
25
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
6:00 PM
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Steady A+ pace with a few sprints. Approx 40 miles
Thursday
25
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Maintain your fitness and have some fun with your fellow club members while working out 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
26
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Easy paced C ride to Roy‘s via Backbone. 900‘ of climbing. Wet roads cancel. here‘s the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47715428
Saturday
27
Mount Holly Municipal Building
6:00 AM
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looking for a Group of PFW riders who would like to ride for an avg speed of 16.5-17.5 mph
Registration here is not for the event, just to organise members who may want to ride together
Saturday
27
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park.
8:00 AM
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Saturday
27
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Beat the heat with this EZ paced social C ride on bike friendly roads through historic West Windsor and surrounding areas. Suitable for new riders, those recovering from an injury or folks just looking for a casual ride. Distance 25 miles; avg speed 11.5-12.5 mph. Road or hybrid bikes are suitable, no big hills. One rest stop at McCaffrey‘s in West Windsor. Wet roads/strong wind cancels the ride. Sign up no later than 9 PM the day before the ride. Ride will be canceled if no one registers.
Saturday
27
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
8:00 AM
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8AM, C+ (13-14 mph avg, 15-16 mph cruising), Etra Park There will be at least one rest stop (New Egypt), more if needed. Leader: Neil Cherry Rain cancels https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47721591
Saturday
27
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
8:30 AM
Saturday
27
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 New Egypt
49 miles
1,363‘
Saturday
27
Mansfield Community Park
8:30 AM
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This will be mostly flat to rolling ride through the Pine Barrens of around 60 miles. Here is the planned route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47736129
Sunday
28
Washington Crossing Park, Parking lot on NJ side, 40°17'49. 74°52'03
8:00 AM
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Explore the towpath is a series of rides on various to paths in the area with different destinations each week as we explore the towpath from New Brunswick, NJ to Upper Black Eddy, PA. This week we will be starting in Washington Crossing Park, NJ and heading across the Scudder Falls Bridge to Yardley and continuing south where we will cross the Delaware back into New Jersey and head north where we will cross the Scudder Falls again (some people can’t get enough of riding over the this path) and then we will head to New Hope where we will have our rest stop at the New Hope Ferry Market. After that, we will cross back into New Jersey in Lambertville and head back to Washington Crossing Park. The ride is about 30 miles. This is a social ride where no one is dropped. Mountain, gravel, hybrid or fat bikes are recommended.
Sunday
28
Skillman Park Parking lot C across from the school. 40.415657, -74.687018
8:30 AM
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Long, not so steep hills to get you ready for Cape Breton. C - C+ at a hill climbing pace. Scenic Sourland views. 41 miles, 2450 feet of climb. Restroom at start, we‘ll break at the midway point - Schafenoth Farm Market. No riders dropped.


Note: The PortaJohn has been moved to the next parking lot closer to Burnt Hill Road.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45803989
Sunday
28
Mercer County Park East picnic Area - parking lot off Edinburg Road
8:30 AM
Sunday
28
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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Just 15 miles. No pace. Run what you got. Come with a club friend you don‘t usually ride with. More info in full description (and link to this short, flat route).
Monday
29
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
8:30 AM
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Basic 31mi route: ETRA-WDWRD-WAWA31.2 (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46272539?privacy_code=ojgOZyRKDpvthkdHWVB2URq3PWc42gTd). Alternative 35mi route: ETRA-WDWRD-WAWA34.6 (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46243081?privacy_code=fA3JzQHa9G7KOaj6aKw81P8bRRb2wk3n)
Monday
29
Etra Lake Park
8:30 AM
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We will have a shorter ride between 28 - 32 miles with a short stop. The average pace is between 11-13 mph. We will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Registration is required. All club rules apply. and all club regulations must be adhered to. Rain or wet roads will cancel.
Tuesday
30
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B+ Pace route to be added shortly
Tuesday
30
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
6:00 PM
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Steady A+ pace with a few sprints. Approx 40 miles
Tuesday
30
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Maintain your fitness and have some fun with your fellow club members while working out 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
30
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
6:00 PM
Wednesday
31
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
8:30 AM
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We‘ll do 30 to 35 miles at an easy 12.5 to 13 mph pace. Wet roads cancel. Route will be posted at a later date. Check back for updates.
Wednesday
31
La Piazza Ristorante
12:00 PM
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This is always fun. Join us, whether or not you ride, for good food at modest prices. Park in municipal lot behind houses across the street if small restaurant lot is full. Please register so we have a count and kindly bring cash for our special checkout system. BYO.
Wednesday
31
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Join us for this classic ride through beautiful Bucks County. Expect rollers and hills as we take in the scenery at a social pace. Rain cancels. 27 miles with an elevation gain of 1,305‘. RWGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47623846
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