Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-19 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Congrats on a great ride together! I was so excited to hear all the details and see the photos. These are tough, solitary times; it makes getting together that much more precious. a huge pat on the back to #RivSister Roberta for organizing a Riv Ride! And great photos, Bob. Oh, and thanks for

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-19 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks to Bob and others for posting photos. Bob: in photo 8, bike facing sea, big saddlebag facing viewer: What bar is that? And: how do you like it? I hope before too long to get a Monocog 29er up and running, and I will probably want to replace the stock bar. I want a more upright than usual

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-19 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Kai described the day perfectly (and succinctly)! My photos of the ride are here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGiT_n5ltBp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link And here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGiWgu_lgJr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-19 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
The good- The Weather! The Sights! The Pace! The Company! The bad- In all likelihood, You weren't there.. I hope next year sees an end to this pandemic and a new epidemic of fun group rides begin. Thank you Bobs! (specifically Roberta and Bob (sorry to Bob you Roberta, couldn't resist)) -Kai

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-17 Thread REC
+1 (908) 313-5189 Bob. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 16, 2020, at 10:47 PM, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote: > > The Homer then? Could be puddles. I'll be on a blue bike too! I think I'm > taking the unfendered bluey, puddles be derned. > -Kai > >> On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-17 Thread Brady Smith
Hi all, I was hoping to make it today, but alas, family obligations have intervened. It sounds like I may meet a few of you this spring when the NJ Randonneurs (fingers crossed) get going again. Happy riding! Brady On Friday, October 16, 2020 at 10:57:21 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > Kai, it

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-16 Thread Roberta
Kai, it will be nice to see you again. Rain is supposed to stop middle of night. . Most likely I’ll be on Homer. See you then! Roberta On Friday, October 16, 2020 at 10:47:45 PM UTC-4, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > > The Homer then? Could be puddles. I'll be on a blue bike too! I think

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-16 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
The Homer then? Could be puddles. I'll be on a blue bike too! I think I'm taking the unfendered bluey, puddles be derned. -Kai On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 11:15:56 AM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > Our ride is just three days away and, I'm very excited. I want to bring > my A Home Hilsen, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-15 Thread Roberta
The day is looking even better!From weather.com: Abundant sunshine. High 61F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 10:14:32 PM UTC-4, Dave S wrote: > > Planning to be there, weather permitting. > > On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 12:01:32 PM UTC-4

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-14 Thread Dave S
Planning to be there, weather permitting. On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 12:01:32 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > BTW, that 50% chance of rain is only for the morning. The afternoon > should be beautiful! > > > On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 11:15:56 AM UTC-4, Roberta wrote: >> >> Our ride is

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-14 Thread Roberta
BTW, that 50% chance of rain is only for the morning. The afternoon should be beautiful! On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 11:15:56 AM UTC-4, Roberta wrote: > > Our ride is just three days away and, I'm very excited. I want to bring > my A Home Hilsen, but it doesn't have fenders, so I'll

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-14 Thread Roberta
Our ride is just three days away and, I'm very excited. I want to bring my A Home Hilsen, but it doesn't have fenders, so I'll decide on Saturday morning. I'll bring my Joe Appaloosa if I feel a fendered bike would be better. The weather forecast might just be perfect:

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-05 Thread Roberta
Bob, Thanks for the directions, which answers John's question. The pictures look lovely and I cannot wait for what looks like a wonderful route! Roberta On Monday, October 5, 2020 at 8:04:27 PM UTC-4, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > > Regarding directions: Plug this into your GPS: > > 2 Simon Lake

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-05 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Regarding directions: Plug this into your GPS: 2 Simon Lake Drive Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 Regarding parking: Lot 1 might fill up sooner, but Lots 1 and 2 are right next to each other, so it really doesn't matter; we'll see each other. Even if you park on the street somewhere, just come

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-05 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Roberta Do you think we need any more directions for the folks coming??? The train and ferry NYC folks seem to know what to do. Are the driving "directions" adequate wrt to getting there and parking. Fairly simple: Get to GSP South to Atlantic City, get off at NJ SR36, take SR36 to

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-05 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bob Thanks for the link highlighting the Seastreak ferry parking Lots #1, #2, #3, & #4 as well as the text descripton. It was a very big help. I was using Bing Maps and they show Hennessey Blvd as West Ave. I suggest meeting in Parking Lot #1, at 1st Ave and Sutton Way. It appears paved

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-05 Thread Roberta
That looks beautiful, Dave. I was going to bring my A Homer Hilsen (42 tires), but that doesn't have fenders. And, you mention gravel. Would fendered Joe Appaloosa (47 tires) be better? Or, is it whichever bike "speaks" to me that day? I'm OK going up moderate hills that aren't too steep

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-05 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
John, Per the aerial map in the below link (scroll down), the area I mentioned earlier is free commuter parking for Seastreak (Lot 2). (The smaller Lot 1 also works, if spaces are available at 11:30.) I think you were looking at Lot 3.) I believe what you're suggesting is Lot 4, which would

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-04 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bob Concerning parking in Atlantic Highlands for those coming by car, you suggested: "I suggest the Atlantic Highlands meet-up location be the parking lot along First Ave (left side as you head toward the pier)." I looked at the map and the entire left side of 1st Ave seems to be a large

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Thanks Dave, The sea wall to Long Branch does sound nice, having seen a lot of, maybe too much, ocean in my time... If I can make the ride, I'll likely give an extra hour from Matawan to allow myself some meandering on the way. -Kai On Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 11:06:53 AM UTC-4 Dave S

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-03 Thread Dave
The ride south from sandy hook is cool but not as scenic. There is a huge ocean wall that would block your beach view for a lot of it but i guess its sorta neat itself. When you get to long branch, there are a lot of restaurants (its a college town) and a microbrewery type place (whitehouse

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Regarding the Henry Hudson Trail from Matawan, when arriving at 10:11 on the train from NYC, how leisurely is the ride to the Atlantic Highlands when shooting for 11:30? From the photos it looks like I might be tempted to stop and admire the scenery a lot, maybe enough that I'd opt for an

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-02 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Roberta and others: Tentative schedule for 10/17/20: * People driving: Be ready to ride in Atlantic Highlands (AH) at the 1st Ave/Hennessey parking lot at 1130 * Wait for NYC folks coming on the NJ Transit train scheduled in Matawan at 1011 and riding to AH on the HHT. They should arrive by

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-02 Thread Roberta
Thanks to everyone’s input for meeting places and route suggestions. Posts the week of the ride. Have we finalized the meet up spot? I don't read this board every day. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

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2020-10-02 Thread Roberta
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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-02 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Just bumping this to see if there is still interest in ride starting in Atlantic Highlands NJ to Sandy Hook, NJ on 10/17 John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 3:50:56 PM UTC-4, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Bob > > I got confused by Atlantic Highlands and a town further east

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-30 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bob I got confused by Atlantic Highlands and a town further east called Highlands. I see the difference now. On the Bing aerial map the whole 1st Ave/Hennessey area in AH looks like a parking lot with trucks with boat trailers (shouldn't be surprised close to the water). Any particular spot

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-30 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
The HHT Activity Center has no parking and it's right along busy and noisy Rt. 36; the Shore Casino appears to be a banquet hall (not a casino), so I suggest the Atlantic Highlands meet-up location be the parking lot along First Ave (left side as you head toward the pier). We can then ride to

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-30 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bob I had the same thought for the train riders: NJ Transit to Matawan, bike the HHT to meet main group at either: * HHT Activity Center at approx 1130 or * Shore Casino, Ferry Dock in town at 1145 (ferry arrival) Train riders could return to NYC via Long Branch or Matewan (if a longer

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-30 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Yes, John, those driving directions are the best way to get there. Regarding restrooms: According to the Monmouth County Park System's website, there a restroom at the HHT Activity Center at Rt. 36 and Avenue D, and there's also one at Popamora Point, at the eastern end of the trail in

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-30 Thread Dave S
The SeaStreak dock is right there. Someone mentioned earlier it's about $50 compared to $30 for the train but way more fun and convenient.. maybe safer too (there are outdoor seats) On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 7:29:17 PM UTC-4, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Bob > > 1st Ave and Hennessey

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-29 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bob 1st Ave and Hennessey appears to be be the Shore Casino with plenty of parking and hopefully restrooms. It seems like a good Start/Finish point. This would be the 20/25M loop out to Sandy Hook Driving seems to be GSP to NJ36 near Matawan and then NJ36 to AH and 1st Ave. There don't

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-29 Thread Roberta
Paul, I will miss you. I know it's a longer drive for you, but would have been great if your wife and daughter could have come up, too. I am excited about a nice, healthy ride. I still probably won't be able to keep up with the fast crowd for the entire time, but I'm OK with that. All the

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-28 Thread Paul Richardson
heartened to see this is happening but sorry i won't be able to join! ride on! paul takoma park, md. On Monday, September 28, 2020 at 12:19:19 PM UTC-4 John Hawrylak wrote: > I checked the mileage from Atlantic Highlands to Sandy Hook light using > Bing maps. They show 9.3M, which is

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-28 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
I checked the mileage from Atlantic Highlands to Sandy Hook light using Bing maps. They show 9.3M, which is shorter than I thought. So here is a summary with mileage rounded up: Henry Hudson Trail (HHT), North Section, Matewan to Atlantic Highlands, 12M HHT brochure,

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-28 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Starting from Atlantic Highlands (First Ave & Hennessey), it's about 4 miles to the ocean (after passing through the town of Highlands and then crossing the Rt. 36 bridge, which has cycling/ped infrastructure). From the bridge, the basic loop to the end of Sandy Hook and back to the bridge is

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-28 Thread Melanie
I’m happy joining the slower group, presuming I can get to the start. On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 8:45:06 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > I think we'll need two rides, then (and I do realize I might be the only > one on the slow ride. I’m ok with that ),. as I cannot go as fast or as far > as

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-27 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Roberta I was thinking of 12-14 mph on flat ground, others could go faster, but I'm content with slower pace. The HHT is a railroad bed, so grades are minimal and gradual. We could start at the east end of it (by Highlands), if distance to Sandy Hook is too great. It saves 12M and about

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-27 Thread Roberta
I think we'll need two rides, then (and I do realize I might be the only one on the slow ride. I’m ok with that ),. as I cannot go as fast or as far as most (probably all) of you. We could all meet together and then split perhaps after a few miles - I don’t want to hold anyone back, but a bit

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-27 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
A possible Start/End could be the Henry Hudson Trailhead at Broadway/Lloyd Rd/Gerard Ave in Aberdeen/Keyport. Looks like 32 parking spots at the trail head. The Matawan train station looks to be < 1M and has city streets to the trail head for the NYC folks. 12M along trail to Popamora Point

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-27 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
I'm OK with 10/17 and the Atlantic Highlands sound good. I only know the area from doing the Cranbury 200K in 2016. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 6:22:00 PM UTC-4, Brady Smith wrote: > > If the 17th is the weekend for this ride, I’m all in. Atlantic >

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-27 Thread Brady Smith
If the 17th is the weekend for this ride, I’m all in. Atlantic Highlands/Henry Hudson Trail works for me. On Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 6:18:37 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote: > You should be able to park in Atlantic Highlands or at the ferry terminal > in Highlands. > > A good friend owns

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-22 Thread Justin Kennedy
You should be able to park in Atlantic Highlands or at the ferry terminal in Highlands. A good friend owns a brewery in Atlantic Highlands (Carton Brewing) so we could grab some beers before/after if anyone is up for that. This location is v convenient for NY’ers via the Seastreak ferry. It is

[RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-21 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
I would perfer the Hudson Trail area. Sandy Hook sounds nice. I think Mt Mitchell Overlook is a nice view with the climb coming from the west. Is parking available??? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ . On Monday, September 21, 2020 at 8:22:18 PM UTC-4, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > > What kind of rides

[RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-21 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
What kind of rides is everyone interested in? What distances do you have in mind? Here are some thoughts right off the top of my head: The only scenic section of the Henry Hudson Trail is the very short section between Atlantic Highlands and Highlands. So, a nice ride could be to start from

[RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-21 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
The east west portion (along Raritan Bay) covers the same area as the Cranbury 200K. The view from the Highlands is nice especially if it is a clear day. 10/17 sounds good to me. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-21 Thread Roberta
I cannot make it 10/10 and Justin can make it only on 10/10 or 10/17, so how does 10/17 sound to everyone? I'm assuming that whoever didn't note a date is probably fine with most dates and we can hope most can come? To me, all trails within an easy commute for everyone are fine. Michael

[RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-21 Thread Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY)
I would be interested, depending on the weekend. Planning to do the Nutmeg Nor'Easter in CT the weekend of 10/24 and of course Halloween is blocked off for the kiddo. Possibly 10/17 or 10/10? I'll be coming from Brooklyn, can meet up wherever. The Seastreak from Highlands is convenient for

[RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-21 Thread Michael Morrissey
I'd be in. I just did part of the the Henry Hudson Trail on Saturday and it was great. M On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 8:42:47 PM UTC-4 Dave S wrote: > NYC peeps can pick up the henry hudson trail or the edgar felix bikepath > almost directly from the train stations. Both are somewhat

[RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-20 Thread Dave S
NYC peeps can pick up the henry hudson trail or the edgar felix bikepath almost directly from the train stations. Both are somewhat scenic with almost no elevation. Sandy Hook is great too but I think the ferry shuts down at the end of sept. That said, you can just about ride the HHT to

[RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-20 Thread Brian Campbell
I am interested! On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 8:38:02 PM UTC-4 Brady Smith wrote: > For a shorter ride, here's the Half-Dirty Populaire: > https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27124941 > > On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 7:08:56 PM UTC-4 John Hawrylak wrote: > >> Roberta >> >> The Cranbury 200K

[RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-20 Thread Brady Smith
For a shorter ride, here's the Half-Dirty Populaire: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27124941 On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 7:08:56 PM UTC-4 John Hawrylak wrote: > Roberta > > The Cranbury 200K is fairly flat and some NJ Rando person may have a > shorter version > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown

[RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-20 Thread Brady Smith
I’d be interested, though my weekends are hit or miss. I’m in Fort Lee but could drive anywhere. On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 4:05:18 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > It won't be as big or as exciting as our wonderful Eastern ride at Mohonk > for Riv's 25th anniversary, but I did notice a large

[RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-20 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Roberta The Cranbury 200K is fairly flat and some NJ Rando person may have a shorter version John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ, far southern NJ, The Garden Spot of the Garden State On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 4:05:18 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote: > > It won't be as big or as exciting as our wonderful

[RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-20 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I'd like that. -Kai On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 4:05:18 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > It won't be as big or as exciting as our wonderful Eastern ride at Mohonk > for Riv's 25th anniversary, but I did notice a large number of New Yorkers, > especially from the boroughs. I know there are a few