Ride Routes and Times
One of the most-asked questions asked of the team is where and when to ride. The club participates in a number of "regularly scheduled" rides as well as impromptu rides which are organized through our email list.
Regularly Scheduled Rides
Monday Night Recovery Ride (Pace: Slow, Distance: 10mi, Road)
This is a social ride which leaves from the Highland Park cyclery at 6PM (summer). The pace is slow and the goal of the ride is for all abilities to participate. If you are new to the club or to cycling, this is a good place to start.
Rahway Training Crit (Pace: Very Fast, Distance: 50mi (~50 miles , Road)
The Rahway training crit happens on Tuesday nights during the summer (it is cancelled in the event of rain). Riders meet at 5PM at the Highland Park Cyclery and ride to Rahway. The actual crit begins at 6PM and lasts about an hour. The ride to and from the course is about 30 miles, while the crit itself is about 20-25 miles. This ride is for advanced riders with racing experience.
Weekend Rides (Pace: Slow-Fast, Distance: 20-100mi, Road)
Every weekend rides leave the Highland Park Cyclery at 9AM (summer) or 10AM (winter). The rides vary in length and speed, but tend to be longer and can be medium to fast paced. There is no set route for these rides. The weekend rides are usually well attended by local riders from the Hermes team.
Wed. Night Cross Practice (Pace: Slow-Fast, Distance: Any, Off Road)
Cyclocross practice occurs every Wed. during the fall at 6PM on Livingston campus. To do this ride you will need a cyclocross bike or mountain bike. This is a well-attended ride that helps all ability levels learn the art of cyclocross. New riders are encouraged to attend and learn why Rutgers dominates this discipline!
Meeting Places
There are several common meeting places for rides:
"The Shop, aka HP Cyclery" This is the Highland Park Cyclery. It is located on the corner of 4th and route 27 in Highland Park (the official address is 337 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904). |
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"The Park" This is Johnson Park. Johnson park can be a confusing place to meet because it has many entrances. Since most of our rides depart down River road, the best place to meet in the park is at the end (Intersection of Hoes Lane W. and River Road). This is also referred to as "Old Towne." When riders say they are meeting in the park, they will generally ride around on the one road which cuts through the park until they meet up. |
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"Old Towne" This is the name of a historic village at the end of Johnson Park (see above). It is near the intersection of Hoes Lane W. and River Road in Piscataway, NJ. |
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"Brower" This is on the College Ave. campus of Rutgers. We meet on the steps in front of Brower Commons. This is across the street from the student center.
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"The Cross Course" This is the cyclocross course on Livingston Campus in the field next to Postal road. |
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Ride Routes
These are favorite routes of the team.
The Monday Night Loop This always begins at Highland Park Cyclery and loops around the Livingston and Busch campuses |
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First Bridge This is a flat route with some beautiful views of the D&R Canal. |
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Second Bridge Second Bridge is an extended version of First Bridge. |
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Alessandro's Slightly Hilly Ride This loop has it all. Flat riding along River Road. Scenic views after the turn from Washington Valley Rd. and some small hills if you want to get a little climbing in. |
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Charlie's Very Hilly Route This is Charlie's very hilly route. |
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