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Contents
4
President’s Message
YIPPEE! Another Successful Ramapo Rally!
6
It’s A Wrap
Thank You Ramapo Rally Volunteers
8
Giving Back
BTCNJ Bike Corral Installed
4
This Month
3
September Membership Meeting
Thursday, September 10, 2015, 7:30pm
Coming Soon
9
Defensive Biking Skills Workshop
Saturday, October 10, 2015
13
6
Annual Fall Foliage Charity Bike Ride
Sunday, October 4, 2015
On The Cover:
David Pawlyk, John Occidentale and Carlos Moreta take a break on
Route 17A during the Annual Arden Valley Hill Festival.
Photo by Wilson Palacios
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PRESIDENT
Bill Telgheder
telgheder@aol.com
VICE PRESIDENT
MEMBERSHIP
Alan Scherl
Harold Todman
ajscherl@gmail.com
htodman@aol.com
SECRETARY
RALLY CHAIRPERSON
Harriet Einschlag
Ethan Brook
heinschlag@gmail.com
ethanbrook@gmail.com
RIDES CAPTAIN
MASTERLINK
Andres Tiribocchi
Marc Soloff
andrestiri@yahoo.com
marcsoloff@optimum.net
WEBMASTER
PUBLICITY
Larry Schwartz
Barbara Augenblick
larryjet@gmail.com
beejayaug@gmail.com
SPCL. EVENTS/VOL. DEVELOPMENT
TOURS
Leslie Felsen
Don Schlenger
felsenleslie@gmail.com
aschleng@optonline.net
TREASURER
ADVOCACY AND SAFETY
Franklin Wimer
Tom Conlon
FBWimerjr@gmail.com
tqconlon@gmail.com
September 2015, Volume 38, Number 9. Circulation: approx. 1,500 via electronic download.
MasterLink is published 12 times per year as the official publication of the
Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey,
PO Box 853, Ridgewood NJ 07451. Our website is www.btcnj.com.
©2015 by the Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey, all rights reserved.
“MasterLink”, “BTCNJ”, “BTCNJ.COM”, “Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey” (words and
logo), and “Ramapo Rally” are trademarks of the Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey.
MasterLink Submissions:
Materials for MasterLink are due the 23rd of each month for publication
in the following month’s issue. Please send articles, photos, letters, or comments
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become the property of BTCNJ®. Due to copyright laws, any articles, photos, cartoons,
art, etc., that have appeared in other publications may not be published in
MasterLink without written consent of the copyright holder.
Photos in MasterLink may not be reused or republished without prior permission.
Protection of the Intellectual Property of BTCNJ®
We welcome your creative suggestions for promotional activities using the
Club’s brands, however, the Club’s name, slogans, designs and logos are its intellectual
property, which embody the “goodwill” of the Club as developed over the years
through service to its members and the community, with thanks to the volunteer
efforts of countless members. In order to preserve and protect our goodwill, it is
critical that all use of the Club’s intellectual property be properly regulated.
Please do not reproduce or simulate the Club logo, the names “BTCNJ” or
“Bicycling Touring Club of North Jersey”, or any other brands such as “Ramapo Rally”
and “MasterLink” on shirts, caps, jerseys, bottles, stickers, or any other merchandise
without authorization from our Merchandise Chair, Harold Todman.
September
Membership Meeting:
Ever worry about what you
would do if someone was
seriously injured while on a ride
with you? We all hopefully know
that the first thing is to call 911!
But what about that time period
between the call and when help
arrives? Is there something you
should or shouldn’t be doing?
What should you let the injured
rider do or not do? We should all
know or at least have an idea of
what the right answers are but
most of us don’t.
That’s why we’ll be having an
EMT and a Paramedic coming
to speak at the September
Membership Meeting. Not only
should we know how to help a
fellow cyclist in need of medical
help, but it would also be nice to
know that our fellow riders could
help us if we are ever injured
on a ride.
When: Thursday September 10
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: Ridgewood Public Library
125 N Maple Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
YIPPEE!
Another Successful Ramapo Rally!
By Bill Telgheder
A heartfelt thanks to Ethan Brook,
Rally Chairperson, and to Barbara
Augenblick, Publicity. I doubt that
Ethan sat down for three days or
that Barbara left her computer for a
week.
And a huge thanks to the team
leaders, volunteers, and organizers
for a job well-done, which exceeded
expectations. Your efforts made it
look seamless.
We all like to hear positives. Well,
that’s all I have heard about the 2015
Ramapo Rally. A very satisfied
participant took the time to send us
an e-mail, which sums up what I
have heard from so many riders.
“I rode the 100-mile route on
Sunday. It was a great job by all
of your people who worked the
event. Really liked the course. The
rest stops were top notch. The positive energy from everyone was outstanding! Will be back next year. All
the hard work by staff and volunteers is very much appreciated.
Thanks, Luke.”
As president, I have asked, “What
is the purpose of the rally?” without
receiving a clear, concise response.
Diana Shikiar, who has been instrumental in developing the rally into
what it is today, exhaustedly asked
me as we were leaving Campgaw
late Sunday evening, “Why are we
doing this?”
As I worked the rally for three
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days, trying to trail Ethan and help
wherever needed, I better under-
stand why we host the rally in the
first place. David Pawlyk’s response,
when I posed the question to him
after he finished cycling 100 miles,
was that there are many purposes,
and then he proceeded to list them
for me. Yes, after cycling in 93°
temperature with soaking humidity,
David crystalized for me the purposes of our rally. So, here they are.
• Promote bicycling activities
for the enjoyment of BTCNJ
members
• Encourage bicycling as a means
of recreation and transportation
• Showcase our northern NJ cycling
routes to other cyclists
• Promote
BTCNJ
• Raise
money for
the club
and for
charity
• Facilitate camaraderie among
club members
• Have fun!
This year’s rally fulfilled these purposes with the help of the many volunteers. So much organizational
knowledge exists in our club, spread
over so many members. That’s a sign
of a healthy club! As we begin to
plan for the 2016 Ramapo Rally, let’s
streamline wherever we can so that
more BTCNJ members cycle the
rally. And that’s a sure way to have
more fun.
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Chalk Up A Success For
Ramapo Rally #38!
A number of years ago I included a cute story about an
elderly man at a carnival. No, that elderly man was not
me. However, five years later it seemed that it was time
to tell the story one more
time.
A large crowd was standing
near a stage. He was squeezing a lemon and filling a
bucket with the lemon juice.
He practically filled the pail
with lemon juice. Eventually
he couldn’t squeeze any more
juice into the bucket. The
barker offered a $10,000.00
prize if anyone in the audience could squeeze another
drop of juice into the bucket.
Many people tried but failed.
squeeze. Suddenly, the juice began to flow. The crowd
was stunned. The Barker stopped him, gave him a check,
and asked a question. “What do you for a living? Answer.
OK here comes the punch
line.” I am retired. But for
years I was a fund raiser and
a volunteer team leader for
the Ramapo Rally.
Is this really a true story? I
have no idea. But, I can tell
you this. Without the team
leaders and all of the volunteers who worked their ...... off
to make sure that the
Ramapo Rally 2015 was a
smashing success, we would
not have a Ramapo Rally. The
Ramapo Rally volunteers are
Yaakov Nadler from Teaneck won the VBT trip. He rode the Rally century.
listed elsewhere in this issue,
His wife will join him on the trip to Croatia summer of 2016.
and I would hate to forget
Just before the Barker closed
the event, a little voice in the crowd said, “I’d like to try.” even one name. In any event I would personally like to
Suddenly, a thin, elderly gentleman came up on stage thank each and every one of you who contributed with
and asked if he could try. Nobody moved. The “strong- heart and soul to make this rally outstanding
man” handed the lemon to him and gave him the pail.
-Ethan Brook, Rally Chairperson
The man took the lemon and began to squeeze and
Benjamin Salgado won the
Giant Momentum bike at
the Ramapo Rally.
He joined BTCNJ this year
and lives in Bloomfield, NJ.
He rode the 50 mile route.
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RAMAPO RALLY WRAP UP
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Thank You Ramapo Rally Volunteers
Thank you Ethan Brook & Barbara Augenblick for the amazing job of organizing and
working endlessly on the 2015 Ramapo Rally making it a major success!
This year an impressive group of approximately 180 volunteers came together to make the
2015 Ramapo Rally a wonderful day for all and a great success. We can’t thank you enough.
You tirelessly worked long hours and many of you took on multiple jobs with a smile!
Thank you all!
This year we had roughly 1000 enthusiastic riders who registered and rode on this
beautiful warm day.
As it is very difficult to keep up with all of you who volunteered, my apologies if your name
does not on appear on this list. Please let me know and you will be covered in next month’s
MasterLink. Great job to all! Thanks again!
-Leslie Felsen, Special Events and Volunteer Development
Ron Aponte
Andi Augenblick
Barbara Augenblick
Paul Baldasare
Glen Barnes
Jack Bell
Peter Bellin
Steven Berke
Diane Bitritto
Helene Blaustein
Eric Bos
Mary Ann Brand
Joanie Brickman
Ethan Brook
Paul Buch
Amado Cabraero
Doug Chucka
Charles Cino
Lenore Cino
Jennifer Clark
Lindsey Columbo
Jo Concepcione
Tom Conlon
Bruce Dailey
Keith Danish
Katherine Davenport
Bob DeMair
Linda Dillman
Diane Doherty
Jim Dolan
Claudia Dukeshire
Harriet Einschlag
Peter Cafaro
Rima Campanelli
Alan Candusso
Alaine Chahine
Sue Chao
Justin Fatuzzo
Steve Felmeister
Alan Felsen
Leslie Felsen
Nancy Fezell
Richard Fine
Sue Flaxman
Kathy Friedman
Renie Gaddi
Garcia Freda
Eileen Gavin
Gail Gelman
Greg Gelman
Laurie Gibney
Cindy Golumbski
Dan Goodman
Diane Goodwin
Jim Grady
Steve Greenberg
Ilene Greenfield
Terry Griffin
Brian Hansen-Harding
Amy Hass
Lorraine Henderson
Tom Hobbick
Fred Hodde
Steve Horvitz
Alan Horwitz
Jim Hubbard
Kelly Hubbard
Debbie Hull
Sharon Hurwich
Steve Jackson
Don Kaplan
Karen Kaplan
Barbara Kauffman
Paul Kellner
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Robery Miller
Brian Misek
Peter Mooney
Dennis Moore
Nate Morgenstern
Jim Murray
Tim Nestler
Michelle Nguyen
Ray Nutkis
Claire Ochiogrosso
Mike Optekar
Karen Ouriel
Liz Pagano
Joe Severs
Diana Skikiar
Larry Silverman
Geoffrey Silverstein
Mark Simendinger
Ray Simonson
Razye Simonson
Mary Maki
Barbara Mallach
Arlene Mandell
Fred Mandell
Joe Manicone
Gene Marsh
Dave Marston
Gerald McBride
Paul McEvoy
Mary McGreal
Doug McMahon
Mara Miller
Randy Miller
Rosemary Panno
David Pawlyk
Rhonda Pekow
Rick Poleshuck
Jane Porges
Barbara Preziosi
Dominic Preziosi
Rich Price
Ritchie Price
Ellen Rader Smith
Carol Raff
Amy Rafferty
John Redin
Paul Sisko
Craig Smith
Jessica Smith
Marc Soloff
Chuck Solomon
Ken Stahl
Shari Summers
Mark Swanek
Kathleen Tabor
Bill Telgheder
Peggy Telgheder
Rita Tesar
Andres Tiribocchi
Harold Todman
Deidre Treitler
Eileen Turner
Mary Vals
Laura VanRiper
Marnie Viff
Rebecca Wakefield
Helen Wallach
Chet White
Tom White
John Wilkes
Aaron Winograd
Art Wrubel
Cathy Zanelli
RAMAPO RALLY WRAP UP
Veronica Kero
Zeke Kilbride
Jack Kiledjian
Barbara Klein
Linda Krauss
Valerie Kriney
Renate Kulnik
Angie Lainhart
Judy Lauber
Betsey Longendorfer
Magda Luppi
Cynthia MacVicker
Elaine Mahnken
Lucy Rieger
Patti Rindge
Joel Ringer
Robyn Ringer
Shirley Ripullone
Marianne Roman
Peter Romano
Majorie Rozman
Leonard Ruvolo
Barbara Sarkisian
Dean Scaduto
Alan Scherl
Keith Schlanger
Don Schlenger
Tom Schuler
Mark Selz
Photos courtesy of Ray Nutkis
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BTCNJ Bike Corral
Installed At Fair Lawn
Radburn Train Station
The Radburn Train Station, located in Fair Lawn, is sporting
a beautiful new green bike corral, thanks to our 2014 Ramapo
Rally volunteers. Members may recall that in December 2014,
BTCNJ set aside Rally profits to fund a new bike corral for the
town of Fair Lawn, a town where many BTCNJ rides begin.
The BTCNJ bike corral was installed this August.
Manufactured by Saris, the company behind the popular
vehicle bike racks, the Bike Corral accommodates up to
10 bikes. The bike corral is part of BTCNJ’s philosophy to
give back to the community while promoting bicycling.
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Ride With More
Confidence!
Defensive Biking Skills Workshop
October 10, 2015 • 9am – 4pm
Ridgewood Library
If sharing the road with motorized traffic makes
you nervous, or if you want to improve your cycling
handling skills, this workshop will give you renewed
confidence on the road. A Note From The
Nominating Committee
Keith Schlanger has accepted the appointment as
Rides Captain effective December 1, 2015. Andres
Tiribocchi, current Rides Captain, is resigning in
the middle of a two-year term as he is returning
to Uruguay. His successor is appointed by the
President according to the BTCNJ bylaws.
Three other Executive Committee members are
resigning effective November 30, 2015.
TransOptions and BTCNJ invite you to attend this
biking safety skills workshop. Bill Feeney, a League
of American Bicyclists Certified bike coach, will teach
you street savvy skills that could save your life!
• Special Events/Volunteer Development currently
held by Leslie Felsen
• Publicity currently held by Barbara Augenblick
• Rally Chairperson currently held by Ethan Brook
Offered at a special rate to BTCNJ members, this
day-long course will give you the skills you need
to stay safe on our busy roads and streets.
Please contact Bill Telgheder at 201-248-4969 or
telgheder@aol.com, if you would like to discuss
filling any of these positions.
Register by sending a $25 check made out to
“BTCNJ”, to Leslie Felsen, 69 Monmouth Road,
Glen Rock, NJ 07452. Group limited to 20,
reserve your seat now! Questions? Contact Leslie at
felsenleslie@gmail.com.
The Executive Committee meets at the
Ridgewood Library once a month for two hours.
These positions will require some time and effort,
but the results are rewarding.
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For information about club merchandise,
contact Harold Todman at htodman@aol.com.
You do not need to be a BTCNJ member to purchase
BTCNJ merchandise. The color photos on your screen
may differ from the actual item color, due to
differences in computer monitors and settings.
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BTCNJ Bylaw Amendments Ballot
The Executive Committee has unanimously approved a resolution asking BTCNJ members to approve the below Bylaw
amendments. The amendments require a two-thirds majority approval from Club members responding to the ballot. The
Executive Committee recommends a “For” vote for all amendments. The ballot will be emailed to all BTCNJ members in
early September. Please watch for your ballot and cast your vote. Deleted sections are bracketed as such “[DELETE:]”
For
1.
Against
This change adds the word “safe” to the purpose of the Club.
Article II (Purpose), Section 1. The purpose of the Club shall be to encourage safe bicycling as a
means of recreation and transportation and to promote bicycling activities for the enjoyment of the
membership.
2.
This change will allow members less than 18 years of age to join under a single or family
membership; appropriate for single parents or in situations where only one parent cycles.
Article III (Membership), Section 1. Membership in the Club shall be open to anyone who rides a
bicycle and believes in the purpose of the Club. Those members who are under the age of eighteen
[DELETE: must be part of a family membership and have a consent form signed by parent or
guardian on file with the Club.] must join with a parent or legal guardian in either a single or family
membership, and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all events.
3.
This change updates membership registration from a paper form to our current electronic form via the
Internet.
Article III (Membership), Section 3. All adult members over 18 year of age [DELETE: shall have a
waiver signature, as required on the Registration Form, on file with the Club.] must accept all BTCNJ
Waiver and Release Agreements.
4.
This change corrects when membership dues are payable from the first day of the month to the last
day of the month in which the member joined the Club.
Article IV (Dues), Section 2. Dues shall be payable when a member joins the Club and shall be
payable on an annual basis. Renewable dues shall be payable annually on the [DELETE: first] last
day of the calendar month in which the member joined the Club.
5.
These changes update voting from paper ballots to our current electronic ballots via the Internet.
Article VI (Voting), Section 2. If an election is necessary, [DELETE: voting for officers shall be by
secret printed ballot at the annual (November) meeting. Votes may be cast in person or by absentee
ballot.
The ballot will be published in the MasterLink on the reverse side of the address label to authenticate
membership and prevent duplicate votes. The ballots will be returned to an Election Committee,
appointed by the Nominating Committee, or to the Secretary, as decided by the President, either by
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mail or returned at the November General Meeting. Only original ballots will be accepted; however,
under the supervision of the Election Committee, photocopies could be provided at the meeting night
for members, who have not submitted their original ballot. Members voting with photocopies will
have their membership verified against a current roster prior to voting. Ballots received with the
original mailing label torn off, will not be considered valid.] voting will be done electronically via the
Internet.
Section 4. A plurality of the votes cast shall determine which candidates are elected. [DELETE: No
sealed ballot may be opened until the November general meeting.] The Election Committee or
Secretary will tally the votes, [DELETE: at this meeting] and the Nominating Committee will
announce the elected officers at the November general meeting.
Article X (Amendments), Section 1. These Bylaws may be amended by [DELETE: written]
approval of a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the Club membership responding to [DELETE: a mail
ballot either by returning the ballot in the mail, by email that is submitted only by a member’s email
address on file with the Club, or by presenting the ballot at the designated general meeting] an
electronic vote via the Internet.
6.
This change deletes the requirement of recording of minutes for the Thursday evening Club meetings.
Recording of these meetings has not been done for years. Executive Committee meetings will
continue to be recorded.
Article VIII (Duties of Officers), Section 3. The Secretary shall record the minutes of the
[DELETE: Club meetings and the meetings of the] Executive Committee meetings.
7.
This change deletes the Finance Committee, which has not existed for years, and allows the Treasurer
to enlist an Assistant Treasurer with the approval of the Executive Committee.
Article VIII (Duties of Officers), Section 4. The Treasurer shall keep an account of money received
and spent by the Club, make payments authorized by the President or the Executive Committee, and
present financial statements on request. [DELETE: The Treasurer is also responsible for forming a
Finance Committee to offer financial direction to the Club.] The Treasurer may enlist an Assistant
Treasurer with the approval of the Executive Committee.
8.
This added amendment covers the use of Club trademarks and other intellectual property.
Article X (Amendments), Section 4. Club members are prohibited from using Club trademarks
or other Club intellectual property without prior written authorization from the Executive
Committee. Club members are prohibited from taking any other action that is likely to be
perceived as being offered, endorsed, or sponsored by the Club without prior written authorization
from the Executive Committee.
9.
This change corrects an inconsistency in the bylaws by changing “Executive Board” to “Executive
Committee.”
All references to the “Executive Board” will be changed to “Executive Committee” for consistency.
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SUPPORT YOUR
LOCAL BIKE SHOP
The owners of all these shops support BTCNJ. Please tell them you saw their shop in MasterLink.
Show them your BTCNJ membership card for a 10% discount off accessories and parts. They are skilled bicycle
pros, and we urge you to use their services. Please note that the discount may not apply to sale items and
may not allow credit card payment. Please note that the individual shop owners have sole discretion over the
definition of “accessories and parts” and of the items in their stock to which any BTCNJ-related discount applies.
D.J.s’ Cycles .............................................Belmar
732-681-8228
Toga Bike ...............................................NYC, NY
212-759-0002
Brookdale Cycle .............................Bloomfield
973-338-8908
Nyack Bicycle Outfitters ..............Nyack, NY
845-353-0268
Get-a-way Cycle Center........Bloomingdale
973-291-4163
Pedal Sports .........................................Oakland
201-337-9380
Bikeland..................................................Caldwell
973-403-3330
CampMor...............................................Paramus
201-445-5000
Bikeland II.............................................Chatham
973-635-8066
The Bicycle II........................................Paramus
201-632-0200
Closter Cycle...........................................Closter
201-768-3086
Cycle Sport Cyclery......................Park Ridge
201-391-5269
Congers Bike Shop ....................Congers, NY
845-268-3315
Cycle Craft .......................................Parsippany
973-227-4462
Steve’s Moped & Bicycle ..................Dumont
201-384-7777
Bicycle Depot..................................Pearl River
845-735-8686
Sam’s Bicycle Repair.............Elmwood Park
201-797-5819
Heino’s Ski and Cycle................Pequannock
973-696-3044
Bike Master......................................Englewood
201-569-3773
Piermont Bicycle.......................Piermont, NY
845-365-0900
Strictly Bicycles...................................Fort Lee
201-944-7074
Cycle Center...........................Pompton Lakes
973-835-6339
Carrera Cycles ..................................Glen Rock
201-857-0106
Bicycle Source.......................Pompton Plains
973-835-7595
Marty’s Reliable ........................Hackettstown
908-852-1650
Bike & Ski Shop ....................................Ramsey
201-327-9480
Bike Pad ............................................Hawthorne
973-427-9400
Ramsey Outdoor..................................Ramsey
201-327-8141
Grove Street Bicycles ..................Jersey City
201-451-2453
Ultimate Cycle Shop...........................Ramsey
201-962-9000
James Vincent................................Jersey City
201-420-5151
Marty’s Reliable ....................................Randolf
973-584-7773
Ramsey Outdoor..........................Ledgewood
973-584-7798
Cosmic Wheel ........................Ridgefield Park
201-440-6655
Bicycle Tech ..................................Lincoln Park
973-694-6775
Fit Werx....................................Ridgefield Park
201-440-2025
D.J.’s Cycles..................................Long Branch
732-870-2277
Ridgewood Cycle .........................Ridgewood
201-444-2553
Peddler ..........................................Long Branch
732-229-6623
Bikeworks....................................Rochelle Park
201-843-6409
Cycle Craft ......................................Long Valley
908-876-5600
Original Bike Shop ...................Saddle Brook
973-478-6555
Madison Bicycle Shop.......................Madison
973-377-6616
Valley Cycle .........................Spring Valley, NY
845-356-3179
High Gear Cyclery ...............................Millburn
973-376-0001
High Gear Cyclery................................Stiriling
908-647-2010
Diamond Cycle...................................Montclair
973-509-0233
Bicycle Workshop .................................Tenafly
201-568-9372
The Bikery............................................Montclair
973-744-7252
Fusion Cycles..........................................Tenafly
201-266-6925
Marty’s Reliable .............................Morristown
973-538-7773
Toga Bike..............................Upper Nyack, NY
845-358-3455
Cycle World.................................New City, NY
845-364-2384
Town Cycle............................West Milford, NJ
973-728-8878
James Vincent...........................North Bergen
201-869-1901
Albert’s Westwood Cycle ...........Westwood
201-664-1688
Chelsea Bikes.......................................NYC, NY
646-230-7715
Whippany Cycle ..............................Whippany
973-887-8150
Gotham Bike.........................................NYC, NY
212-732-2453
Wyckoff Cycle......................................Wyckoff
201-891-5500
As proof of BTCNJ membership, you will need to print your membership card through the BTCNJ website.
Log onto the site, select Membership Card under the Membership tab. Printing instructions are provided.
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BTCNJ TOURS
In the table below is a summary of the upcoming tours hosted by BTCNJ.
For a full description of the tours, please visit our website. You must be
a BTCNJ member to participate in a tour hosted by BTCNJ.
DATE
TOUR
TERRAIN
DISTANCE
PRICE
CONTACT
CAPACITY
Sept
18-20
Amagansett
Mostly flat
12-107 mile
rides
$
250/person
based on dbl
occupancy
Robert DeMair
rdemair@optonline.net
201-337-4427 or Cell 201-248-9503
Open
Oct
2-4
Cape May
Flat
12-70 mile
rides
$
220/person
based on dbl
occupancy
Tina Boyer
tinarb67@aol.com
Open
Oct
9-12
Martha’s Vineyard
Flat to
rolling
20-50 mile
rides
$
Helene Blaustein or Don Schlenger
ltchelene@msn.com
aschleng@optonline.net
Wait List
Only
270/person
based on dbl
occupancy
Northeast Community Cycle’s
Annual Fall Foliage Charity Bike Ride
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Come join us for Northeast Community Cycle’s Annual Fall Foliage
Charity Bike Ride. The ride will start at Sherwood Island State Park
in Westport, CT. There are three routes, a gentler 20-mile, and a
more challenging 75K (47 miles) and a 100K (62 miles) traveling
through beautiful Fairfield County. Routes will be marked and maps
will be provided at registration. Rest areas on route will supply
water and snacks. Lunch consisting of our signature chili, cornbread
and pie will be provided to all riders at the finish until 2:30.
Visit www.necommunitycycles.org/Bike4Bikes.html to register.
Net proceeds go to provide needy children, adults and local charities with FREE recycled bicycles and
new helmets in the Fairfield County Community.
Northeast Community Cycles is a nonprofit, community initiative dedicated to providing safe, refurbished
bicycles free of charge to underprivileged children and adults in Fairfield County, CT. Through improved
mobility and self-empowerment, our bicycles change lives forever by increasing access to employment,
education, health care and a healthier life style.
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BTCNJ RIDE CATEGORIES
RIDE LEVEL
DESCRIPTION
A
Average speed 17+ mph - For strong/experienced cyclists. Stops every 30+ miles.
B*
Average speed 15.0 - 16.9 mph - average speed on flats 17.0 - 18.0 mph.
For strong cyclists. Stops every 20 - 25 miles
B
Average speed 13.0 - 14.9 mph - average speed on flats 15.0 - 16.0 mph.
For solid cyclists. Stops every 15 - 20 miles.
C*
Average speed 11.0 - 12.9 mph - average speed on flats 13.0 - 14.0 mph.
For solid cyclists. Stops every 15 - 20 miles.
C
Average speed 9.0 - 10.9 mph - average speed on flats 11.0 - 12.0 mph.
For average cyclists. Stops as needed.
D
Average speed Under 9.0 mph - average speed on flats 10.0 mph.
For new, inexperienced cyclists. Frequent stops.
F
Family ride for families. Frequent stops, child friendly.
MTB-B
Mountain Bike - Single track with challenging surfaces, rocks, roots, logs and
technical terrain. Extended ascents and challenging descents.
MTB-C
Mountain Bike - Single and double track trails with uneven surfaces and
minimal obstacles. Gradual and moderate climbing and descents.
MTB-D
Mountain Bike - Unpaved wide trails and fire roads with obstruction free riding
surfaces. Small and gradual changes in elevation.
A, B*, B Categories: No obligation to wait for stragglers if advertised pace is kept and written directions
(cue sheets, maps) are issued. C*, C, D Categories: Group will wait for stragglers and assist those having
mechanical difficulty. MTB rides: the slowest participant dictates ride pace; no rider is ever left behind.
TERRAIN DESCRIPTIONS
Hilly: Numerous long and steep climbs
Moderately Hilly: Numerous climbs, with no “killer” hills
Rolling: Some small hills, farmland ups and downs
Flat: Minimal gear shifting required
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LEADERS
Bring maps and/or cue sheets. Discourage riders
with unsound bikes from joining the ride. Within the
first few miles, urge riders who are unable to maintain
the advertised pace to leave the ride. Adhere to the
advertised speed of the ride. Advise riders exceeding
your intended pace that they will be considered to be
on their own.
RIDE LEADERS MUST SUBMIT THEIR SIGN-IN SHEETS
TO EARN RIDE LEADER POINTS.
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RESPONSIBILITIES FOR RIDERS
Riders must obey NJ motor vehicle laws. Bring tools:
tire irons, pump, and spare tube. Bicycle must be in
good working order. Don’t ride in a category that is
too difficult for you. Advise leader if you are making an
unscheduled stop or leaving the group. Rides will not
go in the following conditions (unless otherwise noted
in the rides description): rain, snow, wet or icy roads,
or temperatures under 32°. Rides will leave 15 minutes
after the published meeting time (unless otherwise
noted.) For rides longer than 15 miles, bring snacks,
for rides over 30 miles, bring lunch (unless a deli stop
is indicated). Note: anyone under 18 years of age must
be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian on all
rides. Every rider is required to wear a helmet that
meets CPSC Performance Standards on all club rides.
Headphones are not permitted on rides.
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BTCNJ® EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Executive Summary of Meeting Minutes
August 4, 2015
Present:
Bill Telgheder, President
Harriet Einschlag, Secretary
Ethan Brook, Rally Chair
Alan Scherl, Vice President
Don Schlenger, Tours
Leslie Felsen, Volunteer Development
Barbara Augenblick, Public Relations
Harold Todman, Membership
Andres Tiribocchi, Rides Captain
Marc Soloff, Masterlink
Tom Conlon, Advocacy and Safety Committee Chair
Keith Danish, Club Member and Attorney
Not Present:
Larry Schwartz, Webmaster
Frank Wimer, Treasurer
Call to Order
President Bill Telgheder opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
President:
• Bill opened the meeting by welcoming the committee members.
• Bill thanked Keith Danish, club member and attorney, for his proposals on club related intellectual property
and other waiver & release issues. There was discussion. Keith will submit a revised version, and the
committee will vote on the final version next month.
• Bill proposed some memorial activities on behalf of Ted Semegran, longtime member who passed away
this month. Ted was a former committee member and ride leader who had a significant influence on BTCNJ
as far as legislation and advocacy, rides, and tours.
• Bill made a motion to accept the proposed bylaw amendments and submit them to membership for
approval. Harold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The ballot will be included in the
September Masterlink with voting in early September.
• Bill reported that he will announce committee positions that will be open on December 1, 2015 at the next
club meeting. Open positions include Special Events/Volunteer Development, Publicity, and Ramapo Rally
Chair. The fourth position, Rides Captain, is currently held by Andres Tiribocchi. Andres is resigning in the
middle of a two-year term as he is returning to Uruguay. His successor will be appointed by the President
according to the BTCNJ bylaws.
Vice President:
• Alan Scherl reported that the August club meeting will be movie night, with a photo tribute to
Ted Semegran. September’s meeting will be about first aid and emergency medicine, and October’s
meeting will feature Cosmic Wheel on what to look for when buying a bike.
Secretary:
• Harriet Einschlag reported on condolence cards and get well cards sent to members.
Rides Captain:
• Andres Tiribocchi reported that the jersey contest designs have been submitted. There are 8 designs, and
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the first round of voting will occur during October with results received by October 15. If a tie breaker vote
is needed, those results will be received by November 1.
• Andres advised that all accidents on rides should be reported. This is needed for insurance purposes
and to keep track of issues in terms of safety. Accident reports are also required for incidents that occur
on club trips.
• Andres covered some rally issues including the need for ride marshal volunteers and a phone number on
the cue sheets for SAG.
• There was discussion of some recent rides where a participant used a music streaming device during the
ride. This is not permitted on club rides. After discussion, Andres will add the prohibition on using streaming
music devices to ride rules.
Volunteer Development:
• Leslie Felsen reported that the safety clinic will take place on October 10, and participant cost is $25.
Bill Feeney from TransOptions will present the clinic for club members.
Public Relations:
• Barbara Augenblick requested topics for the August eletter. She will include the safety clinic,
September meeting topic, reminder of reporting accidents, and YIR photo solicitation.
Membership:
• Harold Todman will follow-up with Larry Schwartz to make sure that rally trial members receive all
membership information and publications.
Tours:
• Don Schlenger reported that the Martha’s Vineyard trip is wait-listed.
• Tour Leader guidelines have been updated. Each tour leader receives 2 points/day, capped at 10 points.
Ride leaders on trips may receive 1 point provided a sign-in sheet is submitted, there are a significant
number of riders, and the tour leader approves the point.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Harriet
Einschlag
Harriet Einschlag
BTCNJ Board Secretary
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