4 Drills to Improve Pedaling Technique

Cyclists often overlook pedal practice, but the payoff in speed and efficiency is worth the effort. Read about it.

TCC NOW ON FACEBOOK

Bernie has created a TCC page on FaceBook. Check out the activity!

Jersey Fresh Chart

The NJ Department of Agriculture has released the availability chart for fabulous jersey fruit and produce. Asparagus will be available at the end of the April so buy local and buy fresh. Check out the great stuff on our own chart..

2011 Cycling Log

Thanks to Suburban Cyclists and Dave A for this handy cycling log. It is an Excel file and automatically summarizes and graphs mileage

FOR SALE

Finally, our Buy/Sell page is now active. Temporarily, if you have a cycling related item for sale, send the details and contact information to dolly via email dolly@luvs2ride.com. Also, if you'd like to purchase a cycling item, you can post it there also.

8 Core Exercises for Cyclists

Although a cyclist's legs provide the most tangible source of power, the abs and lower back are the vital foundation from which all movement, including the pedal stroke, stems. Dimity McDowell outlines 8 core exercises for cyclists to help.

Ride Leaders: Print a copy of the Emergency Contact Sheet (Adobe Acrobat required)

TWO NEW HILL RIDES

Two Marks have posted hill rides for Saturday May 19 and Sunday May 20. One in Pennington and one in Philly. Bernie and Dolly are also leading for the flatlanders. Check the details on the rides page.

NEW RIDE ON SUNDAY MAY 20

Dolly is leading her first post-accident ride. Join her for espresso and pastries at the Old World Bakery. Check the details on the rides page.

MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH

Here are some suggestions from the Peopleforbikes.

1. Go for a type of bike ride that you normally wouldn’t: If you’re a road rider, try a mountain bike ride. If you’ve never ridden your bike to work, give bike commuting a shot. And if the ride to work isn’t something you can tackle this year, ride your bike to run an errand you would normally do by car, even if it’s just a trip to the coffee shop or ice cream parlor. Remember—forty percent of trips Americans take are two miles or less, an easy bicycling distance.
2. Introduce another person to bicycling. Help someone find a bike and go for a fun ride. Bicycling is a pretty amazing thing, right? Why not encourage someone else to discover the activity that brings you so much happiness.
3. Participate in one or more National Bike Month events. A list of community rides can be found at the League of American Bicyclists, and here are some key national events:
   • National Bike to School Day (May 9)
   • CycloFemme, the International Day of Women’s Bicycling (May 13)
   • National Bike to Work Week (May 14-18)
   • National Bike to Work Day (May 18)
   • National Bike Challenge (May 1-August 31) 

THANK YOU OCSJ

Thanks to Tony M and OCSJ. We have permission to list some new great rides. Read the details on the rides page

MEMORIAL DAY ALL PACES RIDE

Save the Date for our annual Memorial Day OCSJ - TCC combined ride to celebrate the holiday

ALS RIDE JUNE 16, 2012

Thank you to all the TCC and OCSJ members who supported Kim at the benefit.

Donations are still being accepted. Contact Joanna 215-815-6600There is also a Facebook page for more information

Dave's Energy Bars

Dave A. found this great recipe for homemade energy bars in Velo News.

Apple-Butternut Squash Soup

Take advantage of 2 great NJ items. Enjoy this great dish from Edible Jersey Magazine

Chunky Apple Pumpkin Bread

We are in the height of the NJ apple season. Most of our apples are grown in fields surrounding our favorite cycling roads. Read the recipe and try it!

TCC List Serve

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Join the Tri-County Cyclists Group

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