Village Bicycles/NJ

08/29/2026

Our Saturday ride 9/29 Great weather a bit chilly at 7:00 A,M. to start. Great pulls by everyone John, Johnathan, Lou P, Chris, Lou
We rode our Indian Cabin Loop today . A 50 mile loop !!

08/17/2026

Yes, we're using the parking area behind the Lizzie Rose now painted pink this fall for our swap meet. It's a much larger area to set up things.

08/16/2026

In 1903, the Tour de France was born from ambition, endurance and spectacle. It became more than a bicycle race: a symbol of human limits, national pride and the beginning of modern cycling history.
En 1903, le Tour de France est né de l’ambition, de l’endurance et du spectacle. Il est devenu bien plus qu’une course cycliste : un symbole des limites humaines, de la fierté nationale et du début de l’histoire moderne du cyclisme.
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08/02/2026

Aug 1st Road Ride 7:00 AM start
Our small but elite group set off Saturday with the mission to get in a minimum of 40 miles mission accomplished. No flats /mechanicals just a smooth ride from beginning to end

07/26/2026

Green Bank Pavilion rest stop last weekend
Yes it's Hammer Dave, Chris, Johnathan and Lou
We were cooking with a 17 + riding adverage aBout 40 miles

06/10/2026

Village Bicycles Group Road Ride Saturday 9/5
After last weekend rainy weather this is the pick this wekend of the weather
7:30 AM start 35-40 miles
Please meet @ The Village Green at the corner of Otis Bog & RT 9
Helmets required /Rain Cancels

06/04/2026

Saturday Road Ride Village Bicycles 6/6
Start time 7:30 AM Helmets Required 35-40 miles
Please meet at the Village Green at the corner of RT 9 & Otis bog rds. just south of Walmart. It's a ride not a race

05/31/2026

Saturday May 30
Village Bicycles Group Ride

Yes,
It was very, very windy .We had a great group including Chris, Paul , John , Johnathan, Our Chicago cyclist one half of the Blues Brothers Fred and Lou. It' was a bit of a slog heading our but everyone pulled . Heading into Green Bank we picked up a Galloway rider who styed with us a bit. Overall we got in about 40 miles.

05/22/2026

Thursday 5/21 — Solo road ride, 35 miles

The weekend forecast looked pretty bleak, so I figured I’d sneak in an “insurance ride” around the triangle while I had the chance. What happened out on the road was something I never expected.

I was rolling through Lower Bank on Church Road, just past the cemetery, when I spotted something up ahead in the middle of the road. At first glance, I figured it was probably a piece of trash or maybe a dead animal.

Then it moved.

Slowly crossing from right to left in front of me was an absolutely massive turtle. I rode past as it lumbered toward the shoulder, but curiosity got the better of me, so I turned around to grab a photo.

That’s when things got interesting.

I stopped maybe three or four feet away — no plans to touch it, just snap a quick picture and move on. Usually turtles either retreat into their shell or keep heading for the woods. Not this one.

The moment it sensed me, it slowly turned a full 180 degrees until it was staring directly up at me on the bike.

This thing was impressive. A huge, weathered shell, thick legs, and gnarly claws that looked close to two inches long. Pure prehistoric vibes.

I pulled out my phone, and the turtle never broke eye contact. Honestly, the expression felt like: “Alright big guy… let’s see what you’ve got.” Or maybe it was just wondering who this strange cyclist with the helmet and glasses was.

I snapped the photo, though it really didn’t capture how intimidating — and fascinating — this turtle looked in person. The entire time, it just stared at me without flinching until I finally turned and continued my ride.

On the way home, curiosity got the better of me again, so I stopped by the Bass River office to tell the story and show them the photo. Even though the picture wasn’t great, the staff agreed it was almost certainly a snapping turtle, probably 25–30 years old… maybe even older.

Just another unforgettable day out on the road.

05/13/2026

Tuesday 5/12 The no pictural place to go ride Nice weather ! Solo
Heading up the river toward Lower Bank could not stop
Got in 50.5 miles LR