Calendar for 6/2010

MATES 2008 Reunion Ride
Saturday
Jun. 5 Come celebrate the reunion of 2008 MATES spectacular event. If you missed the original event, make certain that you place this on your calendar!!! Plans are to use the three original MATES 2008 Saturday routes with the main attraction utilizing the medium-length ride to Deer Path Park, where we will stop for a bathroom and snack break, to be followed by the "Lovely Return" back to the hotel. Other ride options and combinations will be available, providing a variety of ride lengths. We'll provide you with ride sheets, but you should plan to carry your own drinks and snacks on the bike. For those who are interested, we can have lunch at Perkins and reminisce about the fun we experienced at the original event. If you feel like making a weekend of it, you may wish to reserve a room at the inn and enjoy the local shops, outlets, wineries, restaurants, etc that the area offers.
RSVP to markscook@gmail.com or 908-295-5834 so that we know to look for you at the ride start.
Time 9:30AM
Location Parking lot of Flemington Hampton Inn/Perkins Restaurant, 14 Royal Road, Flemington, NJ 08822 (908) 284-9427
Raindate Sunday, Jun. 6
Host Mark Cook and Cheryl Prudhomme
Contact Mark Cook, markscook@gmail.com or 908-295-5834
Followup Click for after-event photos, reports, route slips, etc.

MATES 2008 Reunion Ride
Saturday Jun. 5	Come celebrate the reunion of 2008 MATES spectacular event. If you missed the original event, make certain that you place this on your calendar!!! Plans are to use the three original MATES 2008 Saturday routes with the main attraction utilizing the medium-length ride to Deer Path Park, where we will stop for a bathroom and snack break, to be followed by the "Lovely Return" back to the hotel. Other ride options and combinations will be available, providing a variety of ride lengths. We'll provide you with ride sheets, but you should plan to carry your own drinks and snacks on the bike. For those who are interested, we can have lunch at Perkins and reminisce about the fun we experienced at the original event. If you feel like making a weekend of it, you may wish to reserve a room at the inn and enjoy the local shops, outlets, wineries, restaurants, etc that the area offers. RSVP to markscook@gmail.com or 908-295-5834 so that we know to look for you at the ride start.
Time	9:30AM
Location	Parking lot of Flemington Hampton Inn/Perkins Restaurant, 14 Royal Road, Flemington, NJ 08822 (908) 284-9427
Raindate	Sunday, Jun. 6
Host	Mark Cook and Cheryl Prudhomme
Contact	Mark Cook, markscook@gmail.com or 908-295-5834
Followup	Click for after-event photos, reports, route slips, etc.

MATES 2008 Reunion Ride (raindate)
Sunday
Jun. 6 [See MATES 2008 Reunion Ride , Saturday, Jun. 5]
Time 9:30AM
Location Parking lot of Flemington Hampton Inn/Perkins Restaurant, 14 Royal Road, Flemington, NJ 08822 (908) 284-9427

MATES 2008 Reunion Ride (raindate)
Sunday Jun. 6	[See MATES 2008 Reunion Ride , Saturday, Jun. 5]
Time	9:30AM
Location	Parking lot of Flemington Hampton Inn/Perkins Restaurant, 14 Royal Road, Flemington, NJ 08822 (908) 284-9427

Dirty DOGS Allegrippis Trails Weekend at Lake Raystown
Friday
Jun. 11
to
Sunday
Jun. 13 Join TeamBreeze on the Screamcycle to explore the new Allegrippis Trails at an enjoyable pace and come camp with us. If you don't want to brave the big outdoors, get yourself a cabin or motel and still be able to enjoy the daytime camping experience with us from 8am to 10pm with a free Visitors Pass. The trails cross the Seven Points Camp road nearer the entrance and are easily accessible from our campsite, or we can use the big main parking lot just a mile or two from our campsite.
Lots of information about the trail system at: <http://raystown.org/outdoor-fun/allegrippis-trails.html>. Allegrippis Trails Grand Opening Video: <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSnX5iBIldg>.
LODGING: Your Choice: on site @ Seven Points Campground (Ranger Booth ph# 814-658-6804), <http://raystown.nab.usace.army.mil/Camping/big_meadow_loop.htm>) OR cottages/cabins (see below) (2-5 miles away) OR motels/hotel.
Other lodging options:

Putts Lake Cottages: <http://www.puttslakecottages.com>, 2mi/5min. Best choice.
Pleasant Hills Resort, <http://www.pleasanthills.net/>, 2mi/5min.
Lake Raystown Family Camping: <http://www.raystownlakecamping.com/camping.htm> 6mi/10min.
Warrior Ridge Hideaway: <http://www.ridgecabins.com/index.html>, 10min.
Woodland Camping Resort: <http://www.woodlandcampingresort.com/>, 1mi.

A more complete list of options is at: <http://raystown.org/places-to-stay.html>. (Click "Show all.")
Time Friday: 1PM (from campground); Saturday: 10:00 (from Susquehannock Parking Lot on Bakers Hollow Road); Sunday: 10:00 (from campground)
Location Bakers Hollow Rd & Seven Points Road, Hesston, PA
Distance 0 to 35 miles of 24 Trail Loops that are arranged as stacked loops, giving the user the opportunity to plan a route as short or as long as they would like.
You can print a small trail map from <http://raystown.nab.usace.army.mil/Activities/images/AGT_TrailMap.pdf> or buy a large one from <http://www.allegrippistrails.com/> or at Raystown Visitor's Bureau inside the campground, 814-658-0600.
Terrain Trails are listed as Easy to Moderate with a few Difficult trails. They are a bit wider than single track and are smooth hard-packed dirt with only a few areas with some rocks or roots or log or two) and are fine for mountain & cross bikes (tandems or singles). Climbs are minimized by having rollers to "boost" you up them.
Refreshments MEALS: Your choice: BYO on site or local deli: Seven Points Bait & Grocery on Seven Points Rd., Hesston, PA, 814-658-3718, or dining out (with Saturday night dinner time & location to be determined). (Link with info. to follow.)
Host Larry & Brenda Isherwood / Your DIRTY Hosts :-)
Contact tmbreeze@optonline.net home: 973-584-3460 cell: 973-229-5368 for more details about any of the above.
Directions To trailheads & host site at Seven Point Campgrounds: Mapquest or Google Maps directions to Bakers Hollow Rd. & Seven Points Road, Hesston, PA. Here is the direction link from our home: <http://www.mapquest.com/mq/8-CPV2Wnux>.
Followup Click for after-event photos, reports, route slips, etc.

Dirty DOGS Allegrippis Trails Weekend at Lake Raystown
Friday Jun. 11 to Sunday Jun. 13	Join TeamBreeze on the Screamcycle to explore the new Allegrippis Trails at an enjoyable pace and come camp with us. If you don't want to brave the big outdoors, get yourself a cabin or motel and still be able to enjoy the daytime camping experience with us from 8am to 10pm with a free Visitors Pass. The trails cross the Seven Points Camp road nearer the entrance and are easily accessible from our campsite, or we can use the big main parking lot just a mile or two from our campsite. Lots of information about the trail system at: <http://raystown.org/outdoor-fun/allegrippis-trails.html>. Allegrippis Trails Grand Opening Video: <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSnX5iBIldg>. LODGING: Your Choice: on site @ Seven Points Campground (Ranger Booth ph# 814-658-6804), <http://raystown.nab.usace.army.mil/Camping/big_meadow_loop.htm>) OR cottages/cabins (see below) (2-5 miles away) OR motels/hotel. Other lodging options: Putts Lake Cottages: <http://www.puttslakecottages.com>, 2mi/5min. Best choice. Pleasant Hills Resort, <http://www.pleasanthills.net/>, 2mi/5min. Lake Raystown Family Camping: <http://www.raystownlakecamping.com/camping.htm> 6mi/10min. Warrior Ridge Hideaway: <http://www.ridgecabins.com/index.html>, 10min. Woodland Camping Resort: <http://www.woodlandcampingresort.com/>, 1mi. A more complete list of options is at: <http://raystown.org/places-to-stay.html>. (Click "Show all.")
Time	Friday: 1PM (from campground); Saturday: 10:00 (from Susquehannock Parking Lot on Bakers Hollow Road); Sunday: 10:00 (from campground)
Location	Bakers Hollow Rd & Seven Points Road, Hesston, PA
Distance	0 to 35 miles of 24 Trail Loops that are arranged as stacked loops, giving the user the opportunity to plan a route as short or as long as they would like. You can print a small trail map from <http://raystown.nab.usace.army.mil/Activities/images/AGT_TrailMap.pdf> or buy a large one from <http://www.allegrippistrails.com/> or at Raystown Visitor's Bureau inside the campground, 814-658-0600.
Terrain	Trails are listed as Easy to Moderate with a few Difficult trails. They are a bit wider than single track and are smooth hard-packed dirt with only a few areas with some rocks or roots or log or two) and are fine for mountain & cross bikes (tandems or singles). Climbs are minimized by having rollers to "boost" you up them.
Refreshments	MEALS: Your choice: BYO on site or local deli: Seven Points Bait & Grocery on Seven Points Rd., Hesston, PA, 814-658-3718, or dining out (with Saturday night dinner time & location to be determined). (Link with info. to follow.)
Host	Larry & Brenda Isherwood / Your DIRTY Hosts :-)
Contact	tmbreeze@optonline.net home: 973-584-3460 cell: 973-229-5368 for more details about any of the above.
Directions	To trailheads & host site at Seven Point Campgrounds: Mapquest or Google Maps directions to Bakers Hollow Rd. & Seven Points Road, Hesston, PA. Here is the direction link from our home: <http://www.mapquest.com/mq/8-CPV2Wnux>.
Followup	Click for after-event photos, reports, route slips, etc.

MAFW 2nd Annual Revolutionary Ramble (non-DOGS)
Saturday
Jun. 12 Tour one of the nation's most scenic and historic areas on a 12,25,35,45 or 62-mile fully-marked bicycle route. Rides for all abilities. Ample rest stops, bike expo, massage, on-site mechanics, great food, including all-you-can-eat lunch buffet in air-conditioned comfort. More choice this year, same convenient location...and a great cause. Benefits local first aid squads. Organized by one of NJ’s largest clubs, the Morris Area Freewheelers, and presented by Atlantic Health. Sign up early; registration opens Feb. 1, and is limited.
Time 8:00 to 10:30 start
Location Drew University, Madison
Distance 12, 25, 40, 62 mi.
Terrain flat to rolling, some hills
Host Morris Area Freewheelers
Contact http://www.rambleride.org/

MAFW 2nd Annual Revolutionary Ramble (non-DOGS)
Saturday Jun. 12	Tour one of the nation's most scenic and historic areas on a 12,25,35,45 or 62-mile fully-marked bicycle route. Rides for all abilities. Ample rest stops, bike expo, massage, on-site mechanics, great food, including all-you-can-eat lunch buffet in air-conditioned comfort. More choice this year, same convenient location...and a great cause. Benefits local first aid squads. Organized by one of NJ’s largest clubs, the Morris Area Freewheelers, and presented by Atlantic Health. Sign up early; registration opens Feb. 1, and is limited.
Time	8:00 to 10:30 start
Location	Drew University, Madison
Distance	12, 25, 40, 62 mi.
Terrain	flat to rolling, some hills
Host	Morris Area Freewheelers
Contact	http://www.rambleride.org/

2010 Summer Solstice Ride & Party
Saturday
Jun. 19 A late afternoon into early evening ride through the flatlands of Southern NJ to celebrate the longest daylight on the calendar. Cue sheets will be left for those either caught in traffic or just arriving late. This is a DOGS event; if you are bringing a new team, our goal is not to drop them. Mel has been promoting this ride and expects some potential DOGS members to participate, so please be courteous and greet the strangers who might become fellow DOGS members.
Time 3:00 PM
Location Tandems East, Pittsgrove, NJ
Distance 55 mi. or 25 mi. (with remote start)
Terrain Basically Flat
Refreshments Pre/Mid-Ride Snacks provided by Tandems East at remote start. Post Ride: BBQ with your confirmation that you will attend. You will be asked to bring a salad dish, main course entree, or dessert. (The hosts request that your food offerings be homemade.)
Host Tandems East (Mel & Barbara Kornbluh)
Contact Barbara, tandemwiz@aol.com
Directions Contact Tandems East, tandemwiz@aol.com

2010 Summer Solstice Ride & Party
Saturday Jun. 19	A late afternoon into early evening ride through the flatlands of Southern NJ to celebrate the longest daylight on the calendar. Cue sheets will be left for those either caught in traffic or just arriving late. This is a DOGS event; if you are bringing a new team, our goal is not to drop them. Mel has been promoting this ride and expects some potential DOGS members to participate, so please be courteous and greet the strangers who might become fellow DOGS members.
Time	3:00 PM
Location	Tandems East, Pittsgrove, NJ
Distance	55 mi. or 25 mi. (with remote start)
Terrain	Basically Flat
Refreshments	Pre/Mid-Ride Snacks provided by Tandems East at remote start. Post Ride: BBQ with your confirmation that you will attend. You will be asked to bring a salad dish, main course entree, or dessert. (The hosts request that your food offerings be homemade.)
Host	Tandems East (Mel & Barbara Kornbluh)
Contact	Barbara, tandemwiz@aol.com
Directions	Contact Tandems East, tandemwiz@aol.com

Just a Hop and Skip Jenny Jump!
Saturday
Jun. 26 Enjoy the rolling Sussex & Warren County farm county at its best including the S.O.D. farms on Shades Of Death Road on this ride without ANY real climbing!....really!!!!! This is the ride we did last year on June 14th. Check out the Photos of Events for some pics and Dave & Susan's ride report for more info.
Time 9:30 am
Location Kittatinny State Park - Goodale Road Entrance (NOT the Limecrest Rd. Entrance), Andover, NJ
Distance Anywhere from 28 to 40 mi.... You choose your distance on the same route!!
Terrain ROLLING....really !!!
Refreshments Tailgate party, or drive 2 miles to Limecrest Road Entrance to picnic table grove by the lake.... You tell us what you prefer!
Host TeamBreeze - Larry & Brenda Isherwood
Contact E-mail us at tmbreeze@optonline.net or call cell # 973-229-5368
Directions Take Rt.206 north from Rt. 80 to Andover approximately 9 miles. Turn Right after second traffic light in Andover onto Goodale Road. The Park entrance is on the right about 1 mile in. There is a true green self composting bathroom available. If you want flush toilets, please stop at the Limecrest Road entrance which is one mile before Goodale at the traffic light by the Exxon station. (Note: this is where the picnic table grove by the lake is that we may picnic at after the ride.)

Just a Hop and Skip Jenny Jump!
Saturday Jun. 26	Enjoy the rolling Sussex & Warren County farm county at its best including the S.O.D. farms on Shades Of Death Road on this ride without ANY real climbing!....really!!!!! This is the ride we did last year on June 14th. Check out the Photos of Events for some pics and Dave & Susan's ride report for more info.
Time	9:30 am
Location	Kittatinny State Park - Goodale Road Entrance (NOT the Limecrest Rd. Entrance), Andover, NJ
Distance	Anywhere from 28 to 40 mi.... You choose your distance on the same route!!
Terrain	ROLLING....really !!!
Refreshments	Tailgate party, or drive 2 miles to Limecrest Road Entrance to picnic table grove by the lake.... You tell us what you prefer!
Host	TeamBreeze - Larry & Brenda Isherwood
Contact	E-mail us at tmbreeze@optonline.net or call cell # 973-229-5368
Directions	Take Rt.206 north from Rt. 80 to Andover approximately 9 miles. Turn Right after second traffic light in Andover onto Goodale Road. The Park entrance is on the right about 1 mile in. There is a true green self composting bathroom available. If you want flush toilets, please stop at the Limecrest Road entrance which is one mile before Goodale at the traffic light by the Exxon station. (Note: this is where the picnic table grove by the lake is that we may picnic at after the ride.)