This past weekend we had three great days of riding. The Sunday journey out to the Old World Bakery is still, a favorite route, we think it has to do with the pastry at the rest stop but the tranquil Burlington County roads are great too.

On Saturday many team mates rode in the Foster 100 from Philadelphia to Cape May. This was the first year that Team Evesham participated in this incredible charity event. This route featured motorcycle escorts securing all intersections and a loop up the Parkway in Philadelphia with an escort from the Police Department. Then we had a special tour along the Ben Franklin Bridge as we headed into New Jersey. The celebration at the Cape May Ferry was spectacular.

If you missed this event, put it on your list for next year, it is a small group ride with ride “platoons” going at their own designated pace, very much like our Sunday Team Evesham rides.  The fundraising goes to purchase service dogs for disabled veterans and this charity is 100% volunteer, no paid staff or professional fundraisers.

Speaking of different rides we found this photo of Sandy in Tel Aviv where he was riding along the Mediterranean Sea. Maybe we can start a Team Evesham East next year.

This weekend we will host our normal Sunday ride so plan on joining us.

For our team mates who celebrate we wish you a great New Year for 5778.

Also on Saturday come to Harvest Fest, along Main Street in Marlton, this is a fun filled activity for the entire family from 10:00 until 4:00.

Rider Spotlight

David Breslau

I’ve been riding a bike, off and on, since I was about 6 years old.  However, my real motivations for getting serious about riding on the road were a) the movie Breaking Away, and b) working at The Bicycling Center, my cousin’s bicycle shop in Thousand Oaks California, during the summer of 1984.  While working at the Bicycling Center I learned how to assemble new bicycles from scratch and how to fix and repair bicycles.  It was the first time I had a “real” road bike (not a K-Mart special), and from my first weekend there I was participating in rides of 20+ miles several days a week with the Club sponsored by the bike shop.  By the end of the summer, I was even leading Sunday morning rides! (continue reading)

Upcoming Rides

Weekly Rides…

• Friday, September 22nd at 8:00am – C+/B level ride for 30+/- miles starting from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Saturday, September 23rd at 8:00am – C and B levels 25 mile ride from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Sunday, September 24th at 8:00am – All level (A, B+, B, C+, C) ride starting from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ. The routes will be published later this week.

Other Rides…

• 10/8/2017 – Bike for Bancroft
• 10/15/2017 – Covered Bridges Ride
• 10/22/2017 – Ian Cameron Memorial Ride (link will be provided when available)

 

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There was no official Team Evesham ride on Sunday but the weather was fantastic for the first “Move for Mental Health” ride. Over 100 riders – many of them from Team Evesham (some Unity Tour riders as well) – showed up for the ride and everyone agrees: Mission accomplished. We all helped raise money for a great cause AND had a fun time doing it.

Some great feedback from the ride organizers: “Team Evesham was impressive in all respects. Professionalism, athleticism, fun. They made a very positive impression on everyone. One 50 mile riding family told me how impressed they were how Team Evesham called out hazards and operated as a team.”

Never forget this when you are riding: People are watching. Always be courteous and safety conscious – by doing so you are making the world a better place, especially your local riding community.

Congratulations to Sami Sorid (and her Dad and their team) for all of the hard work putting this successful ride together!

 

Weekly Safety Tip

When riding in a group ALWAYS keep at least one hand on your handlebars. You can never predict what the people around you are going to do. Even if you are intentionally riding behind the group, someone could stop quickly causing you to crash into them. You need to be able to swerve and reach your brakes quickly (this is the same reason that Team Evesham disallows aerobars).

 

Upcoming Rides

Weekly rides:

• Friday, September 15th at 8:00am – C+/B level ride for 30+/- miles starting from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ. Route will be announced later this week.
• Saturday, September 16th at 8:00am – C and B levels 25 mile ride from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Sunday, September 17th at 8:00am – All-level ride from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ. Routes will be announced later this week.

Other rides:

• 9/16/2017 – Foster 100
• 10/8/2017 – Bike for Bancroft
• 10/15/2017 – Covered Bridges Ride
• 10/22/2017 – Ian Cameron Memorial Ride (link will be provided when available)

 

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This Monday Team Evesham and Cynergy bike clubs hosted a joint ride from Indian Spring Country Club. Over 100 riders enjoyed a sunny Labor Day morning doing what we love to do.

Hay look: Team Evesham members Eric & Geri Phares are away in the beautiful South of France this week but they’ve sent us a photo. I’m sure they’re making an impression in those Team Evesham jerseys. Okay enough of the art history puns (couldn’t resist)…

For those participating in the Foster 100 on September 16th: This Saturday, September 9th, will be the official jersey pickup and a chance to meet your fellow riders. The event will be from 6-9pm at The Field House (1150 Filbert st, Philadelphia, PA 19107).

This coming Sunday, September 10th, there will be no Team Evesham ride. Instead many of us will be participating in the Move for Mental Health ride from Laurel Acres Park in Mount Laurel, NJ. If you are interested in joining us it’s not too late sign up for the event here. There are several routes to choose from (5, 25 & 50 miles) and the registration price is only $25 (plus a minimum donation of $20).

Also, please note: Due to increasingly limited daylight we are cancelling both the Dawn Patrol and Thursday evening rides for the rest of year. It has been an amazing memory-filled season! Special thanks to Scott Kasper and Chaz Caramanna, the official ride leaders for those rides.

Upcoming Rides

Weekly Team Evesham Rides…

• Friday, September 8th at 8:00am – C+/B level ride for 30+/- miles starting from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Saturday, September 2nd at 8:00am – C and B levels 25 mile ride from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Sunday, September 10th at 8:00am – SPECIAL RIDE (there will be no regular TE Sunday ride this week) Move for Mental Health – Start Point, Laurel Acres Park (1045 S Church Street Mount Laurel, NJ 08054); 50 mile route, 7:30 check-in, 8:00 start; 5 and 25 mile route, 9:00 check-in, 9:30 start. Register here.

Other Rides…

• 9/10/2017 – Move for Mental Health
• 9/16/2017 – Foster 100
• 10/8/2017 – Bike for Bancroft
• 10/15/2017 – Covered Bridges Ride
• 10/22/2017 – Ian Cameron Memorial Ride (link will be provided when available)

 

Over 60 riders showed up on Sunday for a perfect-weather ride out to Pemberton capping off another week of amazing rides. I big thank you to all of our ride leaders who helped make this a safe and enjoyable ride.

In the news this week the Governors Highway Safety Association released a multiyear safety study that we encourage everyone to read.

Finally, the next two months will incredibly be busy with many event rides. We hope to see you at some of these…

9/10/2017 – Move for Mental Health
9/16/2017 – Foster 100
9/23-24/2017 – MS City to Shore
10/8/2017 – Bike for Bancroft
10/15/2017 – Covered Bridges Ride
10/22/2017 – Ian Cameron Memorial Ride (link available soon)

 

Weekly Safety Tip

When riding in a group call out obstacles, including cars in the road. Also, don’t break the chain of communication: If someone behind calls “car back” or someone in front calls “hole right” repeat the call forward/back. Never assume people behind or in front of you can hear.

 

Upcoming Rides

• Wednesday, August 30th at 5:30am – Dawn Patrol ride. Join these early morning riders for a quick jaunt thru the Pinelands. This ride meets at Rastelli’s on Route 73 in Marlton. Both front and rear lights are mandatory for this ride.This is a “B” pace ride.
• Thursday, August 31st at 5:30pm – B/B+ level, 20 mile ride will start from the Indian Spring Country Club, 115 S. Elmwood Rd., Marlton, NJ 08053. Please bring bicycle lights, although we are planning to be back before dark. Note the new start time.
• Friday, September 1st at 8:00am – C+/B level ride for 30+/- miles starting from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Saturday, September 2nd at 8:00am – C and B levels 25 mile ride from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Sunday, September 3rd at 8:00am – All level (A, B+, B, C+, C) ride starting from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ. The routes will be posted later this week.

 

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Sunday we had over 60 riders and the weather was spectacular. Our route took us through some amazing Southern NJ countryside in Shamong and Tabernacle, with abundant sunshine and low humidity.

September will be a bike riding extravaganza all month long. But first, this Saturday, August 26th is our annual Pancake ride – this ride a real treat. Hey you’ve earned it! Next is the Move for Mental Health ride sponsored by Team Evesham’s own Sami Sorid on Sunday, September 10th followed by the Foster 100 ride on Saturday, September 16th. Finally join our team for the MS City to Shore ride on Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday September 24th.

Keep up with us if you can! These are all wonderful causes you can help support.

 

Upcoming Rides

• Monday, August 21st at 5:30am – Dawn Patrol ride. Join these early morning riders for a quick jaunt thru the Pinelands. This ride meets at Rastelli’s on Route 73 in Marlton. Both front and rear lights are mandatory for this ride.This is a “B” pace ride.
• Wednesday, August 23rd at 5:30am – Dawn Patrol ride. Join these early morning riders for a quick jaunt thru the Pinelands. This ride meets at Rastelli’s on Route 73 in Marlton. Both front and rear lights are mandatory for this ride. This is a “B” pace ride.
• Thursday, August 24th at 5:30pm – B level, 20 mile ride will start from the Indian Spring Country Club, 115 S. Elmwood Rd., Marlton, NJ 08053. Please bring bicycle lights, although we are planning to be back before dark. Note the new start time.
• Friday, August 25th at 8:00am – C+/B level ride for 30+/- miles starting from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Saturday, August 26th at 8:00am – C and B levels 25 mile ride from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Sunday, August 27th at 8:00am – All level (A, B+, B, C+, C) ride starting from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ. The routes will be posted later this week.

 

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It was more like Fall on Sunday than a ride in mid August as we headed out to Nixon’s and then came back to Rastelli’s. It was another ideal day to be out enjoying friends and being on your bike. Be certain to join us inside at Rastelli’s after the ride and save 10% off of your lunch purchase.

Our Sunday ride had recognition all around before we even pulled out of the parking lot at Rastelli’s. Nick Liermann and Sami Sorid were both presented with checks for $500.00 from Team Evesham for the phenomenal work they are doing with their respective charity rides. Nick runs the Foster 100 an organization devoted to providing service dogs for returning veterans. Sami is spearheading the first annual Move for Mental Health, a ride to raise awareness for this affliction.

Speaking of the Foster 100, this ride will close to participants on Saturday, August 19. Sign up here to join your team mates on this incredibly supported ride to Cape May with an over the top end party and transportation back to Philadelphia. The Foster 100 is a small, intimate ride.

You can ride with Sami on September 10 and sign up here with her special discount code TYFYSS.

It is not too late to join Team Evesham for our annual Pancake Ride, choose from a delicious selection of pancakes at the Red Barn in Hammonton. This is an easy paced ride, and it is set for Saturday, August 26. You too can join us for only $10.00 by registering now. This ride is limited to only 35 riders.

We all appreciated the extra attentiveness to call outs for road hazards on our rides. Just a reminder, please keep your hands on the handlebars while we are riding.

 

Upcoming Rides

• Monday, August 14th at 5:30am – Dawn Patrol ride. Join these early morning riders for a quick jaunt thru the Pinelands. This ride meets at Rastelli’s on Route 73 in Marlton. Both front and rear lights are mandatory for this ride.This is a “B” pace ride.
• Wednesday, August 16th at 5:30am – Dawn Patrol ride. Join these early morning riders for a quick jaunt thru the Pinelands. This ride meets at Rastelli’s on Route 73 in Marlton. Both front and rear lights are mandatory for this ride. This is a “B” pace ride.
• Thursday, August 17th at 6:00pm – B level, 20 mile ride will start from the Indian Spring Country Club, 115 S. Elmwood Rd., Marlton, NJ 08053. Please bring bicycle lights, although we are planning to be back before dark.
• Friday, August 18th at 8:00am – C+/B level ride for 30+/- miles starting from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Saturday, August 19th at 8:00am – C and B levels 25 mile ride from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Sunday, August 20th at 8:00am – All level (A, B+, B, C+, C) ride starting from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ. The routes will be announced later this week.

 

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70 riders showed up for one of our favorite Team Evesham rides this Sunday, Rastelli’s to the Orange Blossom Cafe on the Delaware River. Riding season is in full swing as we get in shape for the upcoming September rides.

Unfortunately Team Co-Captain Dave Bennis took a spill during the Sunday ride as he was leading a group of riders into Orange Blossom. For those wondering, he is at home recuperating and doing well. Thanks to all who helped bandage him up after the fall. Rich Bernstein and Alan Sindoni are two of those people shown in the photo. Get well soon Dave!

Also a reminder that Foster 100 fees increase on Thursday so remember to sign up soon.

Finally the Ian Cameron Memorial ride is coming up on October 22nd – mark your calendars!

 

Rider Spotlight: Lisa Sleeper

Like many kids, I had a bike when I was little. I have fond memories of walking into a store with my parents and picking out a white Huffy with those cushy covers on the frame. Mine were purple and pink. I remember my Dad taking the training wheels off and telling me to just go ride; I’d figure out the balance. He was right. I loved that bike… [Read more]

 

Upcoming Rides

• Monday, August 7th at 5:30am – Dawn Patrol ride. Join these early morning riders for a quick jaunt thru the Pinelands. This ride meets at Rastelli’s on Route 73 in Marlton. Both front and rear lights are mandatory for this ride.This is a “B” pace ride. * see note below
• Wednesday, August 9th at 5:30am – Dawn Patrol ride. Join these early morning riders for a quick jaunt thru the Pinelands. This ride meets at Rastelli’s on Route 73 in Marlton. Both front and rear lights are mandatory for this ride. This is a “B” pace ride. * see note below
• Thursday, August 10th at 6pm – B/B+ level, 20 mile ride will start from the Indian Spring Country Club, 115 S. Elmwood Rd., Marlton, NJ 08053. Please bring bicycle lights, although we are planning to be back before dark.
• Friday, August 11th at 8:00am – C+/B level ride for 30+/- miles starting from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Saturday, August 12th at 8:00am – C and B levels 25 mile ride from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Sunday, August 13th at 8:00am – All level (A, B+, B, C+, C) ride starting from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ. The routes will be published later this week.

* Dawn patrol – Website updates may not be possible with this ride. In the interest of safety wet roads and rain on the windshield automatically cancel these Monday and Wednesday rides.

 

Other Rides

• 8/26/2017 – Pancake Ride
• 9/10/2017 – Move for Mental Health
• 9/16/2017 – Foster 100
• 9/23-24/2017 – MS City to Shore
• 10/8/2017 – Bike for Bancroft
• 10/15/2017 – Covered Bridges Ride

This past Sunday was an exceptional day to be out and exploring the trails leading to Nixon’s! Sunshine, low humidity, no winds, and team mates. Who could ask for anything better? This coming week we have several added items for your cycling enjoyment. Read below to see our weekly happenings…

• We are moving the start time of our rides to 8:00am. This is in recognition that Summer is here and we need to be back before the heat of the day.
• Saturday, July 1 – Pedal thru Pennington – join your fellow team mates as they climb 2,800 feet and ride 45 miles in the gorgeous hill country in NJ. Listen to historical facts as you cruise in front of the Lindbergh Mansion too. Meet at Pennington Square Shopping Center, 7 NJ Route 31, Pennington, NJ. Wheels out at 8:00am for this event. The route is here.
• Sunday, July 2 – We will have our first team photo. Please wear your blue Team Evesham kit for the picture on Sunday! Only those dressed in a blue Team Evesham jersey will be allowed in the photo. We hope to make this an annual tradition.

 

Featured Rider

Julie Christman is our featured rider. “A few years ago, after years of pursuing a passion with horses, I knew I needed a change. After donating my horse to a local college, I needed something new…” Read more

 

Team Apparel Store Now Open

Our official team vendor Voler has once again opened its online store to us for order Team Evesham gear. The online store is currently open and will remain so until July 30th. The scheduled ship date for all orders is August 31st. There are literally thousands of different options available, including jerseys & shorts. Show your team spirit and look great too!

 

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It was a sizzling Summer Sunday ride with heat indexes into the 90s, heck at times it felt like a rain forest on our ride out to Pemberton. Please remember with increased humidity your body needs more fluids and nutrients on the ride.

We had special guests this past weekend from The Foster 100. This charity rides’ goal is to support returning veterans with service dogs. We got to visit with the service dogs and they were the hit for those who came into Rastelli’s to celebrate Father’s Day.

In other news Team Evesham West riders were riding in the Allegheny National Forest last weekend, it is great to have teammates all over the country. Make sure you check out the representatives for the upcoming Move for Mental Health ride. They will greet you this coming Sunday at our ride.

Upcoming events/ Announcements

• Saturday, June 24 – D&Q swap meet, check out the incredible deal on used bikes at this once a year event. D&Q is located at Route 70 and 295 in Cherry Hill, NJ
• Sunday, July 2 – wear your blue Team Evesham kit, we will stage our annual team photo.
• Saturday, November 4 – Come ride in San Diego with Sandy. Here is your chance to see the Pacific Ocean as you cruise along the coast in this ride. Learn more about Bike the Coast here. We have even arranged for bike rentals in San Diego. Incredible scenery and an amazing ride along Route 101 in Southern California.

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This Sunday, April 30 we will host a Welcome Back Ride. Come see your team mates, get back out on the road and enjoy perfect cycling weather. Besides the pizza we have an assortment of other great things planned for you. Please sign up in advance* for our unlimited pizza for only $5.00. We will ride from Bertucci’s, 515 Route 73 North, Marlton. Wheels out at 8:30am, please be certain to have your 2017 Team Evesham sticker on your bike and you could be eligible for a special gift.

Meet the folks from the Bridge to the Beach Ride. Representatives of the American Cancer Society will be on hand to answer your questions and give out a bonus for signing up to ride in their event. This spectacular event is held on Sunday, June 11.

Don’t forget to clear out your gently used old bike gear for our Swap Out. We start collecting the gear this weekend. Bring Jerseys, jackets, gloves, etc, to this event but no shorts or tights.

*Sign up on line before Midnight Saturday April 29 and pay only $5.00. Day of event and non-members of Team Evesham pay $12.00.