Skip to main content
HomeEventsWheels Down Wednesday

Events - Event View

This is the "Event Detail" view, showing all available information for this event. If the event has passed, click the "Event Report" icon to read a report and view photos that were uploaded.
Wheels Down Wednesday

About this event


Description: For those of us who find it hard to make it to the infamous "Thursday Tango," let's get together for some miles along both sides of the D&R Canal. The ride will be flat along Canal Rd, a gentle incline on Suydam Rd and some rollers along River Rd.


Longer Route

Distance/Elevation: 25 miles/662 feet

Ride Location: Colonial Park (Lot C), 156 Mettlers Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873

Meet Time: 5:45 PM   Roll out Time: 6:00 PM

Ride Category: Everyone 

Ride Leader: Eugene Jones 



Shorter Route

Distance/Elevation: 20.3 miles/524 feet

Ride Location: Colonial Park (Lot C), 156 Mettlers Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873

Meet Time: 5:45 PM   Roll out Time: 6:15 PM

Ride Category: Everyone 

Ride Leader: TBD 



Parking Instructions:
 Plenty of parking available

Cancellations
: Check the MTCCNJ Rides & Activities WhatsApp chat group (members only) for last minute updates or the Major Taylor Cycling Club of New Jersey private Facebook Group, for everyone else.

COVID-19: 
To minimize the spread of the virus we ask that all register from the website to avoid a paper sign in sheet at the start of the ride.  

REQUIREMENTS:
All riders must register for the ride. Let's roll out on time by registering before you arrive. This helps to quicken the check in process.



GPS Ride Links: 

Wheels Down Wednesday Longer Route
 Wheels Down Wednesday Shorter Route




Date and Time

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 5:45 PM

Location

Colonial Park Lot C
56 Mettlers Rd
Somerset, NJ  08873
USA

Event Contact(s)

Eugene Jones
908-803-1711 (c)

Category

Club Ride

Registration Info

Registration is required
Please be sure to wear your club kit, bring your helmet, a spare inner tube, CO2 cartridge, bike pump, cell phone and a pleasant attitude.

Front and rear lights are recommended for this ride. The ride will NOT take place in rain or wet roads

Safety is our priority:
- Wear face covering/mask
- If you are sick, please stay home
- Avoid touching other riders
- Practice safe distancing at all times (6' rule)
- Bring your own hand sanitizer