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Sorry about the late notice, but I just got clearance to do this one. 35-40 miles with a stop at Blawenburg Bistro. Early-ish start to beat the heat. More info in full description. I could really use this one!

Join the new PFW President as he leads a featured ride series going "one way or another". This time it will be from Skillman Park. C+ (14.2-15.5 mph avg, 15-16 mph cruising), about 30 miles or so. There will be at least one rest stop, more if needed. The route I am planning to use is this: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39516828

Like Blondie sang: I‘ll be going one way or another....

Start at the Jamison Farmstead access to the canal path. Rest stop in Frenchtown. Gravel, mountain and hybrid bikes recommended.

36.6mi. ~14.5mph average, with a faster option for real cyclists. New route on familiar but repaved roads and a new rest stop at ~20mi with facilities but no food or beverages. Pls be prepared with a mask if needed and limit close-proximity conversation when not riding. ROUTE: Etra-AssnpnkStop36.6 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39525698]

Meet at Clayton Park parking lot on Emleys Hill Road in Cream Ridge. Portapotty facilities are on site. The roads are relatively quiet. Several rolling hills. The worst being the last 1.5 miles which inclines upward towards the entry of Clayton Park. RWGPS shows the elevations. Stopping in New Egypt for a brief rest next to where the deli is. Average speed will be around 11 to 11.5mph. No one will be left behind. Why do they call it New Egypt? One of the locals told me it's because the name Egypt was already taken. Here's the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39504072

Ride 15/30 miles on the towpath. Early start for the early birds, we return at 6:00 to pick up others
Bring light and reflective gear.
Social dinner after

Hills!!

Join us for a beautiful ride through South Brunswick, Cranbury and Plainsboro... The roads are quite and the scenery is beautiful. We'll stop at Grover's Mills Coffee Shop for a rest stop.

A+ Tuesday 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. Approx 40 mile loop

As far as we can go before dark. Bring lights in case we return after sunset.

Route TBD. Good roads. Porta Potty at start, Strong B pace and a split with an easy pace, no one dropped. Sun Set 8:16. Start on lot off Federal City Rd. Rain or Wet Roads Cancels. Temps below 50 and or High winds Cancel

Come along for a 25 - 30 mile easy paced C ride. Please register.

Let's enjoy each other's company at our monthly luncheon in Allentown, NJ. No need to ride to attend. Open to all club members and their guests. The parking lot is small, but parking is available in the municipal lot behind the houses on Church Street. Please bring cash so our group payment goes smoothly and kindly register, so we have a count for the restaurant.

Join Jeff and company for a beautiful ride through Bucks County. Expect great camaraderie, hills and a true C+ pace throughout the ride. Rain cancels. Note new meeting place and time. 30 +/- miles.

Meet at the Valley of Concentration Washington Crossing Historic Park, PA parking lot on the left side of Rt. 32, north of the Visitor’s Center parking lot (1112 River Road). The meeting place parking lot is accessed by making a left on the parking lot access road which is just north of General Mercer Avenue (there is a large flagpole separating General Mercer Avenue and the parking lot access road). Regular riders on the Wednesdays From Washington Crossing will know this parking lot as the one near the stone bathroom building.

Meet at the UTT parking lot near the corner of Sharon Station Road and Herbert Road. Portapotty facilities are on site. The roads are relatively quiet. Several rolling hills. The route downtown is via roads and the return is via the Union Transportation rail trail. RWGPS shows the elevations. Stopping in New Egypt for a brief rest next to where the deli is. Average speed will be around 12 to 13mph. No one will be left behind. Why do they call it New Egypt? One of the locals told me it's because the name Egypt was already taken. Doesn't make any sense. There must be another reason. Here's the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38229830. Rain will cancel.

WEST PICNIC AREA - LOT 2
~30mi
No Stop Ride
Restrooms Available at the Ride Start
Elevation 700ft
Pace 18.5 - 20 (conditions permitting)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39550486

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. Approx 40 mile loop

Come join the gang for an evening full of enjoyable climbs! 25-35 miles. We ride the steeps at individual paces, regroup at the top, and ride the flats at a social pace.

37.4 mi at mid 14s mph average to Battlefield Orchard near Freehold. Please be prepared with a face covering if you enter the building and avoid close-proximity conversation when not riding. RWGPS: Etra-BattOrch37.4 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39509887].

The Columbia Trail has some spectacular views along the North Branch of the Raritan River. The trail has some gentle rises and descents. There are a few short areas of up to 8%. Trail surface is crushed gravel, pavement or bridge (with railings). No one gets dropped and you can head back when you want to on this 30-mile (total) out and back (all the way to Bartley). We will stop at all road crossings. Bobbi Binder will sweep. There is a parking lot for the trail at 79 Main Street in High Bridge. There is at least one place to get food and use bathroom facilities, just off the route. We will stop for a few photos and snack time. Mountain, Hybrid or Gravel Bikes are highly recommended to avoid flat tires.

30 - 33 miles, Average pace between 12 - 14 mph. I will try to maintain a C pace. There will be one short rest stop. We will keep moving. Stay healthy and have fun. Limit 16 riders, Registration is required.

If you are new to riding, recovering from an injury, or just looking for a social ride, then this ride is for you. Distance will range from 18-21 miles at an average speed of 11 - 11.5 mph. Stronger D+ riders are welcome. We are starting from Mercer County Park and a bathroom will be available. Please register no later than 7 PM the day before the ride. Note new starting location, lot #10 (the same location we start on holiday all paces rides). If no one registers, ride will be canceled.

C+ (13-14 mph avg, 15-16 mph cruising), up to 66 miles.
There will be at least two rest stops, more if needed. Leader: Neil Cherry
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39547770

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 Easton, PA. This week we will be starting at Blackwells Mills and heading to New Brunswick. Our rest stop will be in South Bound Brook on the way back. The ride is a total of 27 miles. This is a social ride where no one is dropped. Mountain, gravel, hybrid or fat bikes are recommended.

If you are new to riding, recovering from an injury, or just looking for a social ride, then this ride is for you. Distance will range from 18-21 miles at an average speed of 11 - 11.5 mph. Stronger D+ riders are welcome. We are starting from Mercer County Park and a bathroom will be available. Please register no later than 7 PM the day before the ride. Note new starting location, lot #10 (the same location we start on holiday all paces rides). If no one registers, ride will be canceled.