| FarmLands Flat Tour (non-DOGS) | |
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| Saturday
May 1 | Annual Central Jersey Bicycle Club event. 15-100 mile rides available with rest stops and full sag. |
| Time | morning start |
| Location | Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. |
| Distance | 18, 25, 38, 50, 62, 100 miles |
| Terrain | Flat to rolling |
| Refreshments | At the start and end, and at rest stops. |
| Host | Central Jersey Bicycle Club |
| Contact | http://cjbc.org |
| Followup | Click for after-event photos, reports, route slips, etc. |
| Eleventh Annual Bike Bergen Event (non-DOGS) | |
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| Sunday
May 2 | Eleventh Annual Bike Bergen Event -- sponsored by Cyclesport of Park
Ridge to benefit IRF for the Homeless of Bergen County -- May 2, 2004
(rain or shine) 1:00 PM
Cyclists can choose between a 3 mile, 15 mile or 25 mile course. Course begins and ends at Depot Square (across from Cyclesport) in Park Ridge, NJ. We expect cyclists from all over the tri-state area and hope to raise $75,000 to aid the homeless in our community. Please help us in getting the word out to your club members. Cyclists can register as individuals, groups or even teams! Special recognition for teams with the most participants and the most money raised. Many prizes will be awarded including Cyclesport gift certificates. |
| Time | 1 PM |
| Location | Depot Square, Park Ridge, NJ |
| Distance | 3, 15, 25 miles |
| Host | Interreligious Fellowship for the Homeless of Bergen County |
| Contact | http://www.irfhomeless.org, or Claire Drootin, 201-833-8009 |
| Round Valley Roundabout | |
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| Sunday
May 16 | This ride starts and ends in Whitehouse, not far from the Ryland Inn. After leaving the start point, the route heads north towards Oldwick, then northwest to the tiny quiet town of Mountainville. After passing through Cokesbury, there is an extended downhill ending at Route 22. Then we go through Lebanon, after which we begin an extended climb up and up to the scenic Round Valley Resorvoir; as a reward for all our hard work, we enjoy an extended downhill cruise towards Stanton.There are several general stores along the route for possible stops. To get the ride description on-line, go to: <http://www.state.nj.us/njcommuter/pdf/rvalley.pdf> Please note that we have made some minor changes to this route and will have route sheets available at the ride start. |
| Time | 9:00 AM |
| Location | Round Valley Reservoir; start at East Whitehouse Firehouse |
| Distance | 30 mi. |
| Terrain | Hilly, due to a long, steep climb up to the reservoir. The rest of the ride is rolling. Extended downhills. |
| Refreshments | DBLS DOGS will have snacks after the ride and there are some places in the area to get food. |
| Host | DBLS DOGS: Larry and Brenda Isherwood and Dave Snope and Susan Nicolich |
| Directions | Route 22 East or West to Whitehouse. Old Highway 28 to the East Whitehouse Firehouse. Parking in back of the firehouse. Look for the Ryland Inn and Cushetunk Rest Area as landmarks on Route 22 East or West. |
| Followup | Click for after-event photos, reports, route slips, etc. |
| Giro d'Warren | |
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| Saturday
May 22 | Ride through rustic Warren County; pass the Pequest Fish Hatchery (fish), greenhouses (flowers), and see wildlife (fowl) abound. Could this mimic Stage 13? Rain cancels. |
| Time | 9:30 AM |
| Location | White Township Recreation Area |
| Distance | 30+/- miles |
| Terrain | Rolling to hilly |
| Refreshments | Welcome to stay for after-ride refreshments. |
| Host | Claire Hamanaka and Walt Willard |
| Contact | Walt Willard or Claire Hamanaka at 908-453-2272 or dbloccupancy@comcast.net |
| Directions | For viewing | For printing |
| Followup | Click for after-event photos, reports, route slips, etc. |
| Day At The Races, Memorial Day | |
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| Monday
May 31 | Tricia and I will once again be hosting a ride to the Tour of Somerville on Memorial Day. We will stay through the races and return to our house for a pot luck picnic. |
| Time | 8:30 AM |
| Location | Troike home, New Brunswick |
| Distance | 27+ miles, optional short rides |
| Terrain | Flat to rolling |
| Refreshments | Pot luck picnic |
| Host | Trish and Ed Troike |
| Contact | Trish and Ed Troike, 732-247-1394, or 732-501-0020, troike@worldnet.att.net. |