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April, 2024

Sunday
21
Staten Island URBY
8:00 AM
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Join Transportation Alternatives on April 21, 2024 for Staten Island’s biggest cycling event: the Tour de Staten Island! Both the 35 and 50 mile routes explore the borough’s gems and observe striking oceanfront views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and New York Harbor. The ride culminates in a finish line festival at Staten Island URBY with food, drinks and fun activities. Register now and get $15 off with promo code: NYCBIKECLUB 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
21
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
8:30 AM
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Ride from Robbinsville park, 50+ miles, steady B+ pace. Circa 19 avg depending on conditions and group.
Sunday
21
Washington Crossing Park, Parking lot on NJ side, 40°17'49. 74°52'03
9:30 AM
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WC to New Hope on D&R path. Gravel, Hybrid and Mountain Bikes recommended
Sunday
21
Skillman Park Parking lot C across from the school. 40.415657, -74.687018
9:30 AM
Sunday
21
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The is a casual easy paced ride for the recreational rider. If you are recovering from an injury, a beginner rider, or just looking for a social fun group, then this ride is for you. We will be riding flat, bike friendly roads through West Windsor and Plainsboro and will have a rest stop mid-ride. Restroom facilities are available at beginning and end of the ride. Road or hybrid bikes are suitable. Stronger D+ riders are welcome. Wet roads/high wind cancel the ride. Average ride speed 11.0 - 11.8 mph.
Sunday
21
10:00 AM
Sunday
21
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Using Tom‘S Princeton Ramble route, I‘ve extended it from the school at Claremont. No bathrooms at the start, c+ pace, no one dropped (including ME)!

Not sure where to stop yet but somewhere in downtown Princeton should be fine. If signing up or cancelling late, please text me. Also, please bring what you need as far as tubes and parts if you flat! I‘m not a mechanic but I can supervise!

Route- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46295817
Monday
22
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
9:00 AM
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TSS C+ from Etra with Bob
Monday
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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Let‘s do 30 to 35 miles at an easy pace. Wet roads cancel
Tuesday
23
Greenway Meadows Park
9:00 AM
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Kinda hilly with 2000 ft of climbing.
Tuesday
23
Tuesday
23
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
5:30 PM
Tuesday
23
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
5:30 PM
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Steady A+ pace with a few sprints. Approx 40 miles
Tuesday
23
LAMBERT LANE
6:00 PM
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mountain, hybrid,grvel, fatty torrid the towpath 15/30 miles. Bring lights and reflective gear. social dinner after. Early start at 5 pm then return at 6pm for others and continue till 8pm
Tuesday
23
Twin Pines/Federal City
6:00 PM
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Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46284949. 6:00PM Start. Good roads 30.4 miles 1195 Elevation. Porta Potty at start, B+ pace (17.5-18.5 mph), no one dropped. Start on lot off Federal City Rd. Rain or Wet Roads, Temps below 50, 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
9:00 AM
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Back in time for those planning to join us at La Piazza. Modest C pace. Depending upon the group, the route is one of the following: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41052962?privacy_code=opK76zbdVFXoW2aF [BJP-Wrights-Wawa-Alt29.3] OR https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46308296 [BJP-Columbus29.8]
Wednesday
24
Byron Johnson Park,
9:00 AM
Wednesday
24
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All are welcome whether or not you ride. Good food, fun, and conversation. BYO. Easy parking in the public lot behind the homes ~20 Church St. Kindly register to help us with the count and please have cash for our quick checkout system.
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.

RWGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46187604
26.1 miles with an elevation gain of 1078‘
Thursday
25
Mercer County Park Marina 40.264474, -74.641872
5:30 PM
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~30mi No Stop Ride Restroom Available at the Ride Start Pace: ~20 Elevation TBD Route TBD
Thursday
25
Robbinsville Community Park (parking lot is on Gordon Road)
5:30 PM
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Steady A+ pace with a few sprints. Approx 40 miles
Thursday
25
LAMBERTVILLE
6:00 PM
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MOUNTAIN,HYBRED, FATTY TO RIDE THE TOWPATH 15/30 MILES. EARLY START AT 5PM THEN RETURN AT 6PM TO PICK UP OTHERS AND THEN RIDE TO 8PM SOCIAL DINNER AFTER
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! 25-30 miles. We ride the steeps at individual paces, regroup at the top, and ride the flats at a social pace.
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
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
9:00 AM
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Modest-paced 28 mi C, adjusted for route and conditions, with a stop at the Assunpink Center (19.4mi). Good porta-potty, but no commercial products, so be prepared with beverages and snacks. Route title: Etra-Assnpnk27.5 Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46163680
Friday
26
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
9:30 AM
Friday
26
Sickles Park. Little Silver
10:00 AM
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25 Miles from Little Silver to Asbury Park.Register online.
Saturday
27
Tall Cedars Picnic Grove
8:00 AM
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Route 41 miles at a true C+ pace.1,300 feet elevation. Bobbi will sweep. Rest stop at the Fabulous Chez Stacey around half-way. Start at 8 AM (check back to confirm start time)
Saturday
27
Tall Cedars Picnic Grove
8:30 AM
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Easy paced (12-12.5mph) 30+/- mile ride. It’s early in the year so we will stay mostly flat. I we will move as fast as the slowest rider.

Saturday
27
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Expect 33 miles, barely over 13mph, and a brief stop. We will focus on safety and the fun of riding with old and new friends on scenic roads. Come with some good jokes and a positive spirit for our new season. Register early for a good seat. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38953491 [aka TallCedars-ChrlstnCafe33]. The usual rules apply, and please purchase something if you use the cafe’s facilities.
Saturday
27
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
27
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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
Saturday
27
Tall Cedars Picnic Grove
8:30 AM
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50 miles, stopping at the Quick Check at mile 30
Saturday
27
Tall Cedars Picnic Grove
8:30 AM
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As an alternative to Al Porter‘s barely C+, we‘ll ride the same route and start a few minutes before Al. It will still be 33 miles, but with an average speed around 14.5 and a pause at the same rest stop. Let‘s focus on having fun with no whining allowed. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38953491 [aka TallCedars-ChrlstnCafe33]. The usual rules apply, and please be a good PFW representative by purchasing something if you use the cafe’s facilities.
Saturday
27
Tall Cedars Picnic Grove
8:45 AM
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START TIME 8:45am
Route and description will be posted closer to event, but a a40-45 mile ride is planned with mild climbs.
Saturday
27
Tall Cedars Picnic Grove
9:00 AM
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EZ paced slow C ride suitable for the beginning of the season, new riders, those recovering from an injury or folks just looking for a casual ride. Distance 24 - 25 miles, avg speed 11-11.5 mph. Road or hybrid bikes are suitable, no big hills. Stronger D+ riders are welcome. Rain/strong wind cancels the ride.
Sunday
28
Franklin Township High School
7:00 AM
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Benefiting the Franklin Township Food Bank, this is always one of the earliest charity rides in the calendar. This year, there are road routes from ten miles to a metric century, as well as towpath rides and walking routes. More info and registration at the link near the 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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Yardley, PA 19067
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Sunday 9-1
Tues-Fri 10-6
Saturday 9-5
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Jay's Cycles
249 Nassau St
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-7233
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11am-6pm
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Hightstown, NJ 08520
609-448-2928

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



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1325 US 206
Skillman, NJ 08558
609-924-7433
Mon-Fri 11-7
Sat 10-5
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Updated 4/11/2024