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Mercer County Park Lot 10
Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
59 or so miles; about 1,400 feet elevation gain. Some rolling terrain. No Drop. We will have places to stop along the way for rest room and to eat snacks. Bring your snacks so that we have maximum flexibility. Please arrive by 6:45 so we can roll at seven to avoid the hotter part of the day.
Mercer County Park Lot 10
Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
All-Paces rides. Please sign up for the specific ride on which you intend to go.
Mercer County Park Lot 10
Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Steady A pace 58 mile ride down south to Jobstown.
https://www.strava.com/routes/3290431409399650720
Mercer County Park Lot 10
Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Come join us for something a little bit different than the other offerings. Gravel bike, hybrid, fat bike, or MTB recommended for this one. 39.8 miles of scenic bliss! 915 ft of elevation gain. The route is 51% Gravel/Unpaved and 49% asphalt (best I could do from that start location). Learn some new routes/gravel stretches that you may have never seen before. 1 Rest stop at about the halfway point.
ROUTE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51517054
Mercer County Park Lot 10
Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
20 mile mostly flat ride with a short stop at McCaffrey’s
Mercer County Park Lot 10, "Basketball Lot"
Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Join Mike as he leads his traditional Fourth of July All Paces Ride out of Mercer County Park (Rest Stop ~22mi) to Emery‘s Blueberry Farm in Plumsted. Let‘s beat the heat with an 8:15 am start.
43-miles, Upper B- pace (15.0-15.5 mph avg) with modest rollers. Reduced from 1,356 feet of climbing to just 1,202 feet this year per RWGPS (27.9 feet per mile).
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51043817
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.
Mercer County Park Lot 10
Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Split ride with a B pace ride and a B+ pace ride
Mercer County Park Lot 10
Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
23 mile ride to Roys
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51522322
Mercer County Park Lot 10
Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We‘ll do an easy paced C ride, 24 miles averaging 12.5 to 13 mph. Rest stop in the Assunpink area where my wife will have refreshments for the group. Wet roads, rain cancels. Here‘s the route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50743160
Mercer County Park Lot 10
Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Variation of a familiar route. Details coming. Members- please login before registering.
Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join Jeff on this All Paces jaunt out of Mercer County Park to Assunpink Lake for a waterfront break (bring your own snack).
34 miles, mid-B- pace (14.5-14.7 mph average) with a couple of rollers. 989‘ of elevation gain per RWGPS. Rain or wet roads cancel. All PFW club rules apply.
RWGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51388788
34 miles with an elevation gain of 989‘.
Mercer County Park Lot 10
Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
About 35 miles; stop at Stonebridge bagels. More info & link to route in full description
Mercer County Park Lot 10
Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Route is 28 miles with a rest stop around mile 11. We should average under 12.5mph
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
Sat, Jul 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
please join me for very fast A ride.
we will follow Pete‘s B+ course but add a few miles before the break, so we all meet up at the break at the same time.
we will average between 20.5-22, but it all depends on who shows up.
i ask for riders to register early so i know that i will not be riding alone. also no registration day of.
route:
Cranbury JUL5
the break will be at mile marker 33
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/375169407
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
Sat, Jul 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Split ride with a B pace ride and a B+ pace ride
Village Park From Main St turn on Westminster and go one block to park. 40.312118, -74.511734
Sat, Jul 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Honest B+ ride.
There will be an A paced version of this ride posted by Doug Resnick.
To Jackson via Diamond Rd, stopping at mile 28.
53 miles / 1,457‘
Fitness Factory @ Franklin Park parking lot
Sun, Jul 6, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Been missing hillier rides lately. Will start early for this 85 miler to Cokesbury
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44481327
Sun, Jul 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
Sun, Jul 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
A scenic ride to Old World Bakery and less traveled roads . 43 miles .
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
Sun, Jul 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join Joe Miller and Al on a route TBD to catch more of this good weather. Expect 30-32mi at an average pace in the low 13s. Details will be posted Saturday. Please login before registering so we have everyone in an email group if needed.
Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
One hill to Assupink and onward to Allentown and back
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Details forthcoming. Expect 32-34mi at an average pace of 13.5-13.8mph. Start time subject to change for weather issues.
Skillman Park Parking lot C across from the school. 40.415657, -74.687018
Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Grinding through the Sourlands and/or surrounding area awaits! Varied terrain but a nice mix of flats and hills. Route will be posted 3-5 days before the event. Rain and/or wet roads cancel.
Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Route . 6:00 PM Start. Good roads miles. Porta Potty at start, B+ pace (17.5-18.5), Some hills elevation no one dropped. Start on lot off Federal City Rd. Rain or Wet Roads, and or High winds Cancel
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
Wed, Jul 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
43 mile ride from Byron Johnson to Olde World Bakery and back. We‘ll follow the same route at the C+ group at a slightly faster pace (15mph average). Faster riders are welcome to go ahead, but you are on your own.
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
Wed, Jul 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Tentative plan is to ride to Smithville (near Pemberton) for this popular rest stop via scenic roads in Burlington County. Expect ~43mi and an average pace of ~13.5mph. Details forthcoming. Start time subject to change.
Wed, Jul 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join us for a scenic ride through beautiful Bucks County. Enjoy the wonders of nature at a low-end B- pace. Expect rollers and hills. Rain cancels. RWGPS route will be posted about 1 week prior to ride.
Village Park, Lawrenceville
Thu, Jul 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
20-25 mile ride on nice roads. Will try to get back before dark, but please bring headlight and taillight in case we get delayed.
Fri, Jul 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
End your week on a positive note with this fun, scenic and social ride at a low-end B- pace. Expect rollers and a hill or two. Rain cancels. RWGPS route will be posted about a week in advance of the ride.
Sat, Jul 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
An annual, 500-mile, one-way, 7-day, non-competitive, supported cycling challenge founded in 1979 that raises money to support Anchor House, Inc. in Trenton, NJ. $750 fundraising minimum, $100 registration fee. Hotel, breakfast, full SAG support, and fully stocked rest stops are provided at no additional cost. Beer is provided at the end of each days ride. Picnic and Police escort to the Mall from Hopewell are provided free.
Free Transportation is provided to the start of the Charity Event (Geneva, NY to Quakerbridge Mall) from the Arm & Hammer Baseball field in Trenton NJ
https://anchorhouseride.rallybound.org/classic
Sun, Jul 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Supported rides of 13 through 85 miles on Long Island‘s North Shore. Riders to bring an item of food fr the Harry Chapin Food Bank, and/or donate to the Gold Coast Fund supporting a number of charities (see ride page; more info and sign-up there).
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.
Sun, Jul 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
An annual, 500-mile, one-way, 7-day, non-competitive, supported cycling challenge founded in 1979 that raises money to support Anchor House, Inc. in Trenton, NJ. $750 fundraising minimum, $100 registration fee. Hotel, breakfast, full SAG support, and fully stocked rest stops are provided at no additional cost. Beer is provided at the end of each days ride. Picnic and Police escort to the Mall from Hopewell are provided free.
Free Transportation is provided to the start of the Charity Event (Geneva, NY to Quakerbridge Mall) from the Arm & Hammer Baseball field in Trenton NJ
https://anchorhouseride.rallybound.org/classic
Mon, Jul 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
An annual, 500-mile, one-way, 7-day, non-competitive, supported cycling challenge founded in 1979 that raises money to support Anchor House, Inc. in Trenton, NJ. $750 fundraising minimum, $100 registration fee. Hotel, breakfast, full SAG support, and fully stocked rest stops are provided at no additional cost. Beer is provided at the end of each days ride. Picnic and Police escort to the Mall from Hopewell are provided free.
Free Transportation is provided to the start of the Charity Event (Geneva, NY to Quakerbridge Mall) from the Arm & Hammer Baseball field in Trenton NJ
https://anchorhouseride.rallybound.org/classic
Etra lake Park on Disbrow Hill Rd, 40°15'06.4"N 74°29'51.2"W
Mon, Jul 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Details forthcoming. Expect 32-34mi at an average pace of 13.5-13.8mph. Start time subject to change for weather issues.
Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
An annual, 500-mile, one-way, 7-day, non-competitive, supported cycling challenge founded in 1979 that raises money to support Anchor House, Inc. in Trenton, NJ. $750 fundraising minimum, $100 registration fee. Hotel, breakfast, full SAG support, and fully stocked rest stops are provided at no additional cost. Beer is provided at the end of each days ride. Picnic and Police escort to the Mall from Hopewell are provided free.
Free Transportation is provided to the start of the Charity Event (Geneva, NY to Quakerbridge Mall) from the Arm & Hammer Baseball field in Trenton NJ
https://anchorhouseride.rallybound.org/classic
Skillman Park Parking lot C across from the school. 40.415657, -74.687018
Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Grinding through the Sourlands and/or surrounding area awaits! Varied terrain but a nice mix of flats and hills. Route will be posted 3-5 days before the event. Rain and/or wet roads cancel.
Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
An annual, 500-mile, one-way, 7-day, non-competitive, supported cycling challenge founded in 1979 that raises money to support Anchor House, Inc. in Trenton, NJ. $750 fundraising minimum, $100 registration fee. Hotel, breakfast, full SAG support, and fully stocked rest stops are provided at no additional cost. Beer is provided at the end of each days ride. Picnic and Police escort to the Mall from Hopewell are provided free.
Free Transportation is provided to the start of the Charity Event (Geneva, NY to Quakerbridge Mall) from the Arm & Hammer Baseball field in Trenton NJ
https://anchorhouseride.rallybound.org/classic
Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join us for a scenic ride through beautiful Bucks County. Enjoy the wonders of nature at a low-end B- pace. Expect rollers and hills. Rain cancels. RWGPS route will be posted about 1 week prior to ride.
Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
An annual, 500-mile, one-way, 7-day, non-competitive, supported cycling challenge founded in 1979 that raises money to support Anchor House, Inc. in Trenton, NJ. $750 fundraising minimum, $100 registration fee. Hotel, breakfast, full SAG support, and fully stocked rest stops are provided at no additional cost. Beer is provided at the end of each days ride. Picnic and Police escort to the Mall from Hopewell are provided free.
Free Transportation is provided to the start of the Charity Event (Geneva, NY to Quakerbridge Mall) from the Arm & Hammer Baseball field in Trenton NJ
https://anchorhouseride.rallybound.org/classic
Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
An annual, 500-mile, one-way, 7-day, non-competitive, supported cycling challenge founded in 1979 that raises money to support Anchor House, Inc. in Trenton, NJ. $750 fundraising minimum, $100 registration fee. Hotel, breakfast, full SAG support, and fully stocked rest stops are provided at no additional cost. Beer is provided at the end of each days ride. Picnic and Police escort to the Mall from Hopewell are provided free.
Free Transportation is provided to the start of the Charity Event (Geneva, NY to Quakerbridge Mall) from the Arm & Hammer Baseball field in Trenton NJ
https://anchorhouseride.rallybound.org/classic
Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
End your week on a positive note with this fun, scenic and social ride at a low-end B- pace. Expect rollers and a hill or two. Rain cancels. RWGPS route will be posted about a week in advance of the ride.
Sat, Jul 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Christine and Boris’ C+ Ride from Etra to Belmar – 66 miles
Please join us for a high C+/B- pace ride, averaging 13.5–15.4 mph, from Etra to Belmar. Bring plenty of water and snacks — we’ll have three stops along the way to refill and grab a bite. Registration is required, and all club rules apply. Stay healthy and have fun!
Notes:
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to get ready.
Sat, Jul 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
An annual, 500-mile, one-way, 7-day, non-competitive, supported cycling challenge founded in 1979 that raises money to support Anchor House, Inc. in Trenton, NJ. $750 fundraising minimum, $100 registration fee. Hotel, breakfast, full SAG support, and fully stocked rest stops are provided at no additional cost. Beer is provided at the end of each days ride. Picnic and Police escort to the Mall from Hopewell are provided free.
Free Transportation is provided to the start of the Charity Event (Geneva, NY to Quakerbridge Mall) from the Arm & Hammer Baseball field in Trenton NJ
https://anchorhouseride.rallybound.org/classic
Sun, Jul 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We‘ll do a nice loop from Millstone to Belmar with both C+ and B- paces. Bathroom available at the start, brief bathroom/snack stops at miles 18 and 48 and a longer stop with food in Belmar at mile 28.
Skillman Park Parking lot C across from the school. 40.415657, -74.687018
Tue, Jul 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Grinding through the Sourlands and/or surrounding area awaits! Varied terrain but a nice mix of flats and hills. Route will be posted 3-5 days before the event. Rain and/or wet roads cancel.
Byron Johnson Park, 40°10'15.0"N 74°35'39.1"W
Wed, Jul 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Details forthcoming. Expect 32-34mi at an average pace of 13.5-13.8mph. Start time subject to change for weather issues.
Wed, Jul 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join us for a scenic ride through beautiful Bucks County. Enjoy the wonders of nature at a low-end B- pace. Expect rollers and hills. Rain cancels. RWGPS route will be posted about 1 week prior to ride.
Fri, Jul 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
End your week on a positive note with this fun, scenic and social ride at a low-end B- pace. Expect rollers and a hill or two. Rain cancels. RWGPS route will be posted about a week in advance of the ride.
Skillman Park Parking lot C across from the school. 40.415657, -74.687018
Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Grinding through the Sourlands and/or surrounding area awaits! Varied terrain but a nice mix of flats and hills. Route will be posted 3-5 days before the event. Rain and/or wet roads cancel.
Wed, Jul 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join us for a scenic ride through beautiful Bucks County. Enjoy the wonders of nature at a low-end B- pace. Expect rollers and hills. Rain cancels. RWGPS route will be posted about 1 week prior to ride.
Sun, Aug 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Six beautiful, fully-supported bike routes varying in distance and difficulty.
From a family-fun ride of 12 miles to a challenging 125 mile route through the farm and lake country of northern and western New Jersey, there is a ride for everybody.
More info at link near location info.
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.
James Monroe Memorial Park
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the release of the iconic rock album "Born to Run" Mike will revisit the tour of Springsteen‘s Freehold, last done in 2023.
Ride is listed as B- but higher end C+ riders should have no problem keeping up with the tour.
To make it safer riding into and out of Freehold, we will begin and end at James Monroe Park. Rest stop at Broad Street Dough Company.
Mercer County Park Lot 10
Mon, Sep 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
All-Paces rides. Please sign up for the specific ride on which you intend to go.
Sat, Sep 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Join us for the 39th Annual Amish Country Bike Tour on 9.6.25
Amish Country Bike Tour volunteers are in the planning stages of this annual event for riders of all ages and abilities. Routes are 16, 25, 50, 62 or 100 miles through peaceful, flat(!), Amish countryside. More info at link near location info.
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.
Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
All-paces rides followed by lunch. See individual rides for info.
PATCO Woodcrest Station in Cherry Hill, NJ
Sat, Sep 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Previously named one of USA TODAY’s 10 best road cycling events, Bike MS: City to Shore Ride is an event you have to put on your bucket list! Join us for a weekend that will have you cycling through the breathtaking back roads and flat terrain of South Jersey. You can choose to ride one or both days, then get ready for the beautiful blueberry fields of Hammonton and the world-famous Pinelands National Reserve before completing the ride by rolling into "America’s Greatest Family Resort", Ocean City. Feel the extraordinary support and excitement throughout your journey as we come together to reach our goal – a world free of multiple sclerosis.
https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=9931&eventID=2389
PATCO Woodcrest Station in Cherry Hill, NJ
Sun, Sep 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Previously named one of USA TODAY’s 10 best road cycling events, Bike MS: City to Shore Ride is an event you have to put on your bucket list! Join us for a weekend that will have you cycling through the breathtaking back roads and flat terrain of South Jersey. You can choose to ride one or both days, then get ready for the beautiful blueberry fields of Hammonton and the world-famous Pinelands National Reserve before completing the ride by rolling into "America’s Greatest Family Resort", Ocean City. Feel the extraordinary support and excitement throughout your journey as we come together to reach our goal – a world free of multiple sclerosis.
https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=9931&eventID=2389
Lake Lure to Fort Fisher, NC
Sun, Oct 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
https://ncsports.org/event/cyclenc_mountainstocoast_ride/
7-day, North Carolina Event
Lake Lure to Fort Fisher, NC
Mon, Oct 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
https://ncsports.org/event/cyclenc_mountainstocoast_ride/
7-day, North Carolina Event
Lake Lure to Fort Fisher, NC
Tue, Oct 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
https://ncsports.org/event/cyclenc_mountainstocoast_ride/
7-day, North Carolina Event
Lake Lure to Fort Fisher, NC
Wed, Oct 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
https://ncsports.org/event/cyclenc_mountainstocoast_ride/
7-day, North Carolina Event
Lake Lure to Fort Fisher, NC
Thu, Oct 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
https://ncsports.org/event/cyclenc_mountainstocoast_ride/
7-day, North Carolina Event
Lake Lure to Fort Fisher, NC
Fri, Oct 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
https://ncsports.org/event/cyclenc_mountainstocoast_ride/
7-day, North Carolina Event
Lake Lure to Fort Fisher, NC
Sat, Oct 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
https://ncsports.org/event/cyclenc_mountainstocoast_ride/
7-day, North Carolina Event
Near Philadelphia Museum of Art
Sat, Oct 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Car-free social ride; 20 miles; fully-supported. Swag available. More info at link near 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.
Sat, Dec 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
PFW Holiday Party. More info as event approaches.
Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The invitation will also be sent to all club members via email.
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Guest Speaker - TBD
Read more about our guest speaker in the February 2026 issue of "AS I SEE IT". This issue (and all prior issues) can be found in the "As I See It" tab on the left.
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After the guest speaker‘s presentation and Q&A is completed, there will be time for a general Q&A session with the Board.
Therefore, please email any advance questions for the Board to Mike Valazza (email: pfwclubpresident@gmail.com) or Jim Brittain (pfweditor@gmail.com).
Thanks, and the Board looks forward to seeing you at the meeting.
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