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July, 2024

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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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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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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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
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
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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
Claremont School
8:00 AM
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Since this route is only good on Saturdays because of the bistro being closed on Sundays, I figured it might be nice to revisit this route and the stop. C+ ride no drop. No bathroom at the start. Friendly pace. 8:00am start, since this is a last minute posting, if you sign up, please send me a text message

https://ridewithgps.com/trips/198046912
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
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).
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Boys and Girls Club Bike Exchange
1524 North Olden Ave, Ewing, NJ
Regular hours (3/22 through 12/31):
Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 to 7:45
Saturday: 10:00 to 3:45
Winter hours (1/1 to 3/21):
Saturday 10:00 to 2:00
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683 Mercer Street 

Hightstown, NJ 08520
609-448-2928

Mon, Wed, Fri: 10-6
Tu, Thu: 10-7
Sat: 10-5
Sun: 11-3



Sourland Cycles
53 E Broad St
Hopewell, NJ 08525
609-333-8553
Sun: 11am - 4pm
Mon: Closed
Tue-Fri:10am-6pm
Sat: 10am - 5pm



Halter's Cycles
1325 US 206
Skillman, NJ 08558
609-924-7433
Mon-Fri 11-7
Sat 10-5
Sun 12-4


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Firehouse Cycles

37 South Delaware Ave, Suite 3
Yardley, PA 19067
(215) 321-7171
Sunday 9-1
Tues-Fri 10-6
Saturday 9-5
Closed Mondays



Jay's Cycles
249 Nassau St
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-7233
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11am-6pm
Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Closed Wednesdays



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Pennington, NJ 08534
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Updated 7/12/2024