OCSJ APRIL 2012 RIDES

NOTES: Leaders – please remember to have all riders sign in prior to ride.

RIDE CLASSIFICATIONS

Average Speed

Cruising Speed

CLASS A+

22+

22 – 26

For very experienced and seasoned riders. No obligation to wait for stragglers or breakdowns as long as cue sheets or directions are provided. Be prepared for longer distances. Rotating pacelines likely.

CLASS A.

21

20 – 22

Similar to A+

CLASS B+

19

18 – 20

For the above average rider. Should be capable of riding long distances with some stops. No obligation to wait for stragglers or breakdowns as long as cue sheets or directions are provided.

CLASS B.

17

16 – 18

Similar to B+

CLASS C+

15

14 – 16

For the average rider. Rest stops about every 25 miles. No obligation to wait for stragglers or breakdowns as long as cue sheets or directions are provided.

CLASS C.

13

12 - 14

For the average rider. Shorter distances with frequent rest stops. The group will wait for stragglers and breakdowns. Cue sheets are not mandatory.

CLASS D.

12 or less

12 or less

For the SLOWER or SOCIAL rider. Frequent stops by leader or upon request of rider(s). Cue sheets are not mandatory.

CLASS HILL

various

various

Includes climbs of 5-10% grade and shorter lengths

CLASS HILL +

various

various

Includes climbs of 10-20% grade and longer lengths

RECURRING RIDES

MONDAYS

9:30 a.m.

CLASS B.

FLAT AS PIZZA RIDE

50-60 miles. 16-18 mph cruising pace. Venture to the heart of Burlington County for a flat, leisurely ride with a lunch break. Play hooky and help me find the best pizza in South Jersey. Very High Winds or rain cancel , email if not sure. Meet at Lumberton Municipal Building. Leader: Jimmy M., theor98@hotmail.com.

6:00 p.m.

CLASS C+.

MONDAY RECOVERY RIDE

18-25 miles. 14-16 mph cruising pace. C+ pace in search of airports and elusive red lions. Rain or wet roads cancels. Meet at Lenape High School. Leaders: Ed Jarvis and Jim Illo (jimillo9@yahoo.com).

TUESDAYS

6:00 p.m.

CLASS C+.

CRITTER’S EVENING WARM-UP RIDE

20-35 miles. 15-16 mph cruising pace. APRIL 3 AND 10 ONLY. Lots of breakaways. Riders are expected to all traffic rules, respect their fellow riders and ride safely. Moisture on windshield cancels ride. Late updates via Google mail. Leader, Alan H., amhorowitz@verizon.net, 609-410-2365.

6:00 p.m.

CLASS B.

CRITTER’S TUESDAY EVENING RIDE

20-35 miles. 16-18 mph cruising pace. STARTING APRIL 17 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 18. We will start slow in April (16 mph) and increase our speed and distance as the season progresses. Lots of breakaways. Riders are expected to obey all traffic rules, respect their fellow riders and ride safely. Moisture on windshield cancels ride. Late updates via Google mail. Leader, Alan H., amhorowitz@verizon.net, 609-410-2365.

WEDNESDAYS

5:30 p.m.

CLASS B+.

OLD SUPER G BREAKAWAY RIDE

31.3 miles. 18-20 mph cruising pace. STARTING APRIL 14. Not an OCSJ event. PACE group lead by ride leader the entire route. No one is left behind. Break-away options for RACE & CHASE groups after Vincetown, on Red Lion Road. Ride Leader: Lance 856-397-7936, lanceroman7@gmail.com. Route Link:http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/17646340

THURSDAYS

8:00 a.m.

CLASS B.

JOE’S WEEKLY EASY B RIDE

25 +/- miles. 16-17 mph cruising pace. Great ride to stay in shape and for priming yourself for weekend riding. We typically return by approximately 9:30 am. The average group speed will depend upon the ability of the cyclists. Strong C+ cyclists are encouraged to jump aboard this ride. Faster cyclists may breakaway while the “Easy B” pace is kept. We stop to assist all riders with a flat and, in fact, will stop for any reason, upon request. A different route will be charted every week. Meet at 400 Bldg., Whitebridge Village, Marlton, NJ. Leader: Joe R., 609-744-7210 or marriage@comcast.net.

6:00 p.m.

CLASS C+.

CRITTER’S THURSDAY EVENING RIDE

20-35 miles. 15-16 mph cruising pace. APRIL 5 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20. We will start slow in April (14-15 mph) and increase our speed and distance as the season progresses. Lots of breakaways. Riders are expected to obey all traffic rules, respect their fellow riders and ride safely. Moisture on windshield cancels ride. Late updates via Google mail. Leader, Alan H., amhorowitz@verizon.net, 609-410-2365.

FRIDAYS

9:00 a.m.

CLASS B+.

HEADING DOWN TO HAMMONTON

50+ miles. 18-20 mph cruising pace. B+ pace with plenty of breakaways., weather permitting, a ride to the Hammonton area. Meet at Freedom Park on Old Marlton Pike, Medford. Leader: Jimmy M., theor98@hotmail.com.

5:30 p.m.

CLASS B+.

ROUGH RIDERS WEEKDAY WRAP UP RIDE

35-45 miles. 18-20 mph cruising pace. Cap off the week with a strong B ride. Mileage and pace will increase slightly as the days get longer. Meet at Lumberton Municipal Building, Municipal Drive, between CR 541 and Eayerstown Rd, Lumberton, NJ.
Leader: Jimmy M., theor98@hotmail.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31

9:00 a.m.

CLASS C+.

TOM’S RIDE

40 miles. 14-16 mph cruising pace. Tom returns, we hope! Meet at Lenape HS, Medford. Leader: Tom S., 609-859-9116.

SUNDAY, APRIL 1

8:00 a.m.

CLASS B+/A.

SUMMIT COSTCO RIDE

42 miles. 18-22 mph cruising pace. NOT AN OCSJ EVENT. A good move up ride for strong B riders. Warm up at 16-19 MPH leading up to two loops at A/A+ speeds with optional hill sprints and regrouping as necessary. Sponsored by Summit Cycling Club. Meet at Costco, 100 Centerton Rd, Mt. Laurel, NJ. Leader: Bill C., whcline@gmail.com.

9:00 a.m.

CLASS C.

BAGEL RIDE

35 miles. 12-14 mph cruising pace. We stop for bagels.. Meet at Moorestown HS,. Leader: Fran H., 856-786-0048.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

9:00 a.m.

CLASS C+.

BOB’S RIDE

40 miles. 14-16 mph cruising pace. Meet at Lenape HS, Medford. Leader: Bob C., 609-893-2280.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8

8:00 a.m.

CLASS B+/A.

SUMMIT COSTCO RIDE

42 miles. 18-22 mph cruising pace. NOT AN OCSJ EVENT. A good move up ride for strong B riders. Warm up at 16-19 MPH leading up to two loops at A/A+ speeds with optional hill sprints and regrouping as necessary. Sponsored by Summit Cycling Club. Meet at Costco, 100 Centerton Rd, Mt. Laurel, NJ. Leader: Bill C., whcline@gmail.com.

9:00 a.m.

CLASS C-.

LOOKING FOR A LEADER

You could be on this ride if someone would step up and lead!

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

9:00 a.m.

CLASS C+.

KARL’S RIDE

40 miles. 14-16 mph cruising pace. Always new routes. Meet at Lenape HS, Medford. Leader: Karl B., 609-261-8757.

10:00 a.m.

CLASS C+/C.

BERLIN SPRING RIDE

35 miles. 13-15 mph cruising pace. Ride starts at the Camden County Park just off the White Horse Pike(Route 30) and Park Drive in Berlin, NJ. Meet in the parking lot on Park Drive across from the Berlin Farmers Market next to the tennis courts. Directions to the Ride Starting Location (including a map) can be found on my web page at http://home.comcast.net/~dwender5 . Ride will include one rest stop. RIDE WILL CANCEL IF IT IS RAINING OR TEMPS BELOW 50 DEGREES. Leader: Dave W., dwender5@comcast.net.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

8:00 a.m.

CLASS B+/A.

SUMMIT COSTCO RIDE

42 miles. 18-22 mph cruising pace. NOT AN OCSJ EVENT. A good move up ride for strong B riders. Warm up at 16-19 MPH leading up to two loops at A/A+ speeds with optional hill sprints and regrouping as necessary. Sponsored by Summit Cycling Club. Meet at Costco, 100 Centerton Rd, Mt. Laurel, NJ. Leader: Bill C., whcline@gmail.com.

9:00 a.m.

CLASS C.

FRAN’S FRACAS

35 miles. 12-14 mph cruising pace. Social fun ride. Meet at Taunton Forge Shopping Center, Medford, Leader: Fran H., 856-786-0048.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

9:00 a.m.

CLASS B.

COOPER PLAZA TO NIXON’S PACE-LINE RIDE

35 +/- miles. 16-18 mph cruising pace. Socially-oriented pace-line ride with several break-away opportunities. No one will be left behind. The cycling route for this group ride will be sent upon request. Meet at Cooper Plaza Shopping Center, Voorhees. Leader: Joe R., 609-744-7210 or marriage@comcast.net.

9:00 a.m.

CLASS C+.

DOUG’S GIG

40 miles. 14-16 mph cruising pace. Meet at Lenape HS, Medford. Leader: Doug G, 856-904-2547.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22

8:30 a.m.

CLASS B+/A.

SUMMIT COSTCO RIDE

42 miles. 18-22 mph cruising pace. NOT AN OCSJ EVENT. A good move up ride for strong B riders. Warm up at 16-19 MPH leading up to two loops at A/A+ speeds with optional hill sprints and regrouping as necessary. Sponsored by Summit Cycling Club. Meet at Costco, 100 Centerton Rd, Mt. Laurel, NJ. Leader: Bill C., whcline@gmail.com.

9:00 a.m.

CLASS C-.

LOOKING FOR A LEADER

You could be on this ride if someone would step up and lead!

SATURDAY, APRIL 28

9:00 a.m.

CLASS B.

TRIP THROUGH COLUMBUS

48 +/- miles. 16-18 mph cruising pace. Socially-oriented pace-line ride along excellent and adventurous country roads through Columbus on a variety of unique routes that promises to be an interesting and enjoyable ride for everyone! Several breakaway opportunities. No one will be left behind. The cycling route for this group-oriented ride will be sent upon request. New Freedom Park, Medford. Leader: Joe R., 609-744-7210 or marriage@comcast.net.

9:00 a.m.

CLASS C+.

JORGE’S RIDE

40 miles. 14-16 mph cruising pace. Social pace held. Meet at Lenape HS, Medford. Leader: Jorge C., 609-668-0946.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29

8:00 a.m.

CLASS B+/A.

SUMMIT COSTCO RIDE

42 miles. 18-22 mph cruising pace. NOT AN OCSJ EVENT. A good move up ride for strong B riders. Warm up at 16-19 MPH leading up to two loops at A/A+ speeds with optional hill sprints and regrouping as necessary. Sponsored by Summit Cycling Club. Meet at Costco, 100 Centerton Rd, Mt. Laurel, NJ. Leader: Bill C., whcline@gmail.com.

9:00 a.m.

CLASS C-.

LOOKING FOR A LEADER

You could be on this ride if someone would step up and lead!

FRIDAY, JUNE 22

7:00 a.m.

CLASS C+/C.

RIDE TO CAPE MAY

85 miles. 12-16 mph cruising pace. One way ride. For 85 miles leave 7AM from Taunton+ Tuckerton, Medford, for 50 miles leave 9:30 AM from McDonalds Mays Landing and join longer group. Leader: Fran H., 856-786-0048.