Flip Flop Flapjack Frolic
Sunday
Mar. 6 		Join us for a crisp ride in the Hunterdon/Morris county hills and valleys. Last month, we did not do our normal Pancake Ride. We did what we like to call: Not The, Not As Flat As A...The Pancake Ride. The unseasonably warm temperatures for the weekend caused snowmelt on Saturday and the overnight low temperatures left some morning ice on the roads. But we did a 24 mile safe leader lead ride on roads that were more open to the unseasonably warm 50-something degree sun and we encountered no ice. This ride is similar to the Pancake ride but some of the roads will be done in the opposite direction. We will keep the ride at a nice easy pace, taking in beautiful Morris and Hunterdon scenery along the way. The Hacklebarney cider mill is closed for the winter season, but we will have post-ride pizza in one of Califon's fine pizza parlors. Dutch treat.

For those of you who would like to have breakfast before the ride, the Califon Fire Department is having their monthly all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast, coffee, and orange juice event ($6). If you RSVP, then we can meet you and sit together. Either way, come out and enjoy this beautiful, scenic ride.

Time 10:30 (Breakfast time 9:00)
Location Califon Island Park, Califon
Distance 24 miles
Terrain Rolling to hilly
Refreshments Breakfast at the Califon Firehouse (optional). Optional Dutch treat pizza after the ride.
Host DBLS DOGS: Dave, Brenda, Larry, Susan
Contact Brenda & Larry: tmbreeze@optonline.net home: 973-584-3460; Cell: 973-229-5368 (if you need help w/directions, etc.)

RSVP if you're joining us for breakfast, so we can all eat together: tmbreeze@optonline.net.

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Tandems East Tandem Expo (non-DOGS)
Sunday
Mar. 13 		The annual rite of coming Spring. Meet old friends, see new tandems, eat great food and drool over gear, parts, clothing, and all things tandem. Also there's a a self-guided ride starting at 10:30.
Time 9:30 - 6:00 (ride: 10:30)
Location Pittsgrove Township Middle School, Rt. 540, Centerton, NJ
Host Tandems East (Team (Barbara and Mel) Kornbluh)
Contact tandemwiz@aol.com, http://www.tandemseast.com, 856-451-5104.

DOGS Spring Equinox Ride and Party
Saturday
Mar. 19 		Mark and Cheryl (a.k.a., Team Road Raiders) and Greg and Sue Adam have graciously offered to host the 2005 edition of our annual Spring Equinox party. They are planning for a tandem ride (presuming we get weather that cooperates) beginning at 1:00 PM. The party will commence at 4:00 PM.

It will be time to celebrate the return of more hours of daylight than darkness and the 2005 riding season coming into full swing.

As usual please let Dave Kristol (equinox2005@d-o-g-s.org) know what food item you are planning to bring to share with your fellow DOGS (note: this can be as general as Appetizer, Main Dish, Dessert, Salad or as specific as you decide). See this page to see who's bringing what so far.

Time 1:00 PM (ride); 4-? PM (party)
Location Cook/Prudhomme house, Gillette
Host Teams Road Raiders (Cheryl Prudhomme and Mark Cook) and Adam
Contact Mark Cook, markscook@hotmail.com, 908-295-5834.
Directions From Rt. 78 East or West
  1. Take Exit 40 - Gillette.
  2. Turn North onto Hillcrest Road off exit (toward Gillette).
  3. Cross over Mountain Ave. at 4-Way stop (blinking red light).
  4. Continue on Hillcrest which changes back into Mountain Ave. over bridge.
  5. Go straight at light at Valley Road. (Sunoco gas station on corner.)
  6. Make next left onto Summit Ave. (about 0.2 mile) and turn left into church parking lot.
  7. Our house is across the street - a grey cape cod.
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