Another excellent week of cycling is in the books but we’re looking forward to much, much more this year!

On Sunday, June 9th the Team Evesham all-level ride was cancelled because many of us participated in the American Cancer Society’s 47th annual Bike-a-Thon from Philadelphia to Atlantic City. The weather was spectacular but 20mph head-winds on the AC causeway made for a challenging finish. Team evesham, with over 80 members participating, raised almost $25,000 for the care and prevention of cancer!

Next Sunday, June 16th is Father’s Day and there WILL be a Team Evesham ride.

HOWEVER the following Sunday, June 23rd will be the all-team Ride for Olivia and once again there will be no regular Team Evesham ride. Please consider participating.

Finally this month, on Wednesday, June 26th at 6pm please plan to ride with us for the Joe Vitale|D&Q Bike-n-Dine. This is a ride to benefit Joe and to thank him for his years of service to the biking community of Southern NJ. If you can’t make it to the ride, we are finishing up at P.J. Whelihan’s in Medford (61 Stokes Rd, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055) at 7:30pm where you are welcome to join us and wish Joe a farewell.

UPCOMING RIDES & EVENTS

• Friday, June 14th – ride will roll out at 9:00am – C+/B level ride from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Saturday, June 15th at 8:00am – C+/B level ride from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Hill Ride – Saturday, June 15th, 8:00am. Route and start point information will be posted prior to the ride.
• Sunday, June 16th at 8:00am – All level (A, B+, B, C+, C) from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Ride for Olivia – Sunday, June 23rd – No regularly-scheduled Team Evesham ride this Sunday. 45 miles, 30 miles and 15 miles. Register here.
• Bike & Dine for Joe Vitale – Wednesday, June 26th – 6PM bike ride from Taunton Forge, 7:30pm dine at PJ Whelihan’s. More information here.

 

Always wear a helmet and practice safe riding habits!

And remember: In life, it’s not where you go, it’s who you ride with…

Last Sunday, June 2nd was a big event for Team Evesham: Move for Mental Health. This was the second year for the event and it continues to be a big success. Over 200 riders participated and more than $10,000 was raised for our community. Remember this is ultimately the work of one person: Our teammate Sami Sorid (front row, green shirt above). NEVER say that one person can’t make difference. Thank you Sami! Thanks also to all of the people that helped and supported her, including her family.

REMINDER: This Sunday, June 9th, there will be no regular Team Evesham ride. Many of our riders will be participating in the American Cancer Society’s annual Bike-a-Thon. This is a wonderful ride from Philadelphia to Atlantic City and right now the weather looks great. It’s not too late to join our ACS team and ride with us! Sign up here to ride with us.

 

Upcoming Rides

• Friday, June 7th at 9:00am (note the START TIME) – C+/B level ride from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ..
• Saturday, June 8th at 8:00am – C+/B level ride from Rastelli Market Fresh at 710 NJ-73, Evesham Township, NJ.
• Sunday, June 9th – American Cancer Society Bike-a-thon [NO TEAM EVESHAM BIKE RIDE]
• Saturday, June 15th, 8:00am – Next Hill Ride (check our website for details)
• Saturday, September 14 – Foster 100

 

What a glorious weekend to be a cyclist!  The sun was out in full effect and the temps were in the 80’s both days.  This past weekend we had three days of Team Evesham rides for our teammates to enjoy.  The Friday Morning Crew kicked off the weekend. Scott Downie led his Saturday B ride from Rastelli’s and had some new ride leaders helping him out on this journey.  Brett Wartenberg led a Hill Ride from Washington’s Crossing where his group conquered some hills and took on some beautiful roads. If you would like to give the hills a try, Brett will be leading the next Hill Ride on June 1st.   Finally, we were able to have our Sunday All Level Ride from Rastelli’s where we also had some new ride leaders helping and leading their first ride. Route designer, Scott Downie took us along a new path as we visited Johnson’s Farm for the first time this season.  We know they have the best apple cider donuts and ice cream, if you dare.

We want to thank all our ride leaders for helping and leading rides for the team.  Our ride leaders are truly the backbone of our team. Without our ride leaders we would not be able to do what we do. We welcome Lisa Sleeper, Dan Zingaro, and Adam Woodhull to our Ride Leader Squad.  If you are interested in becoming a ride leader, please email chuck@teamevesham.org, or scott@teamevesham.org for details.

On Sunday, Sami from the Move for Mental Health Ride and Nick from The Foster 100 joined us for our ride.  Sami also stayed after to help with registration for the Move for Mental Health.  Thanks for the watermelon, Sami! There is still time to join these rides and our other supported rides for this season.  The links are on our website https://teamevesham.org.

Looking ahead!  

• No Excuses Ride – Sunday, May 26th. This coming weekend along with our Friday Morning Crew, Saturday Ride and Sunday All Level Ride we will also bring back our No Excuses introduction to group cycling ride.  Dennis Dahms will be leading a group of riders along a shorter 10-15 mile route to introduce new cyclists to group riding.  If you know someone that has been talking about cycling and has not jumped in yet, please let them know to join us. They can sign a waiver and get a taste of this great sport!   

• Memorial Day – Monday, May 27^th. This will be the annual All Club Ride from Laurel Acres Park in Mt Laurel.  Join cyclists from The Outdoor Club, Cynergy, TNT and Team Evesham as we celebrate those who gave their lives for our freedom.   https://ridewithgps.com/events/90419-memorial-day-2019
  
  

ACS Bridge to Beach Announcement

If you have signed up for the American Cancer Society’s Bridge to Beach 2019 ride here’s some important information regarding bib (rider number) pickups. Remember, to pickup your rider number kit you must have completed your fundraising – don’t wait until the last minute or you’ll be picking it up day-of-event from the location you chose when you registered…

• Pickup option 1: May 30th from 4-7pm. You can pick your rider number at the American Cancer offices at 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
• Pickup option 2: TE Sunday rides. Going forward we’ll try to make sure a representative is on hand to distribute your rider numbers up to June 2 for those who have achieved their fundraising.
• Pickup option 3: Ride starting points. On the day of the ride you can pick up your bib at the start location you registered with up to 15 minutes before the start time.

Don’t wait until the last minute!

Finally, please remember to support our Team Sponsors https://teamevesham.org/sponsors/. Without their generous support we would not be able to hold events like our Welcome Back Ride, Grill and Chill, and Holiday Party!

“In Life, it’s not where you go, but who you ride with.”

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Another rainy Sunday meant another cancelled Team Evesham ride.  South Jersey is starting to see a trend with the weekend weather; however we are being positive and hoping for a strong June cycling season.

Please do not forget to sign up for the Ride for Olivia on June 23rd.  This Ride goes to benefit Olivia Demmler who is bravely battling cancer and assist in her medical expenses.  We are also looking for volunteers for this ride if you know someone that would like to help either at the Start/Finish, or the rest stops.  Please email scott@teamevesham.org if you or someone you know is interested in volunteering.

 

Other June Supported Rides

• Move for Mental health**. Sunday, June 2nd at Laurel Acres Park in Mount Laurel.
• ACS Bike-a_Thon**. Sunday, June 9th. Please fulfill your pledge soon or your kit will have to be picked up the day of the ride at the starting point you registered with.
• No Excuses. We are also continuing our “No Excuse – Introductory to Group Cycling Rides”.  Keep an eye on our website for the dates. These rides will pair you with an experienced ride leader in a small group on a ride of 10-12 miles to show you how much fun group cycling is.
• Saturday Hill Ride. This Saturday, May 18th, we are planning another Hill Ride led by expert hill climber and ride leader Brett Wartenberg.  Fresh off of his Hill Cycling Trip to Mallorca Spain, Brett is eager to share his newfound hill riding tips and cycling stories.
• Memorial Day All-Group Ride. Monday May 27 we will also be participating in an All Group Ride.  Please watch the website for details! This is not an Official team Evesham Ride, but a get together with other clubs to enjoy cycling!

** NOTE: there will be NO TEAM EVESHAM SUNDAY RIDES ON THESE DAYS.

Thank you for joining us, we look forward to seeing you on the road soon!

This past week we were forced to cancel both our Saturday Ride and our Sunday all-group ride due to weather. The year has been tough to get in some good cycling because of weather and we’re hoping for a change soon. It may not come this weekend as the long term forecast shows even more rain on the way! Let’s all Hope for sunshine and clear roads, maybe even do a “NO Rain Dance.”

Thank you to everyone that came out and joined us for our Welcome Back Ride! We had a great time both riding and sharing in the camaraderie afterwards at the BBQ.

Also big congratulations to Geri Phares and Marianne Alexander on the their completion of the 56-mile Eagleman Ironman course (on May 4th) at the Six Pillars Century ride. Way to go!

 

UPCOMING RIDES

Please don’t forget to register for these upcoming Charity Rides…

• June 2nd Move For Mental Health
• June 9th ACS Ride
• June 23rd Ride For Olivia

We are looking for Ride Leaders for the Ride For Olivia. If you would like to be a ride leader for this great event, please email chuck@teamevesham.org or scott@teamevesham.org

This weekend was an action-packed weekend for Team Evesham members.

On Saturday we held our annual ride leader training.  Glenn Page, a League Certified Instructor (LCI), from the League of American Bicyclists was on hand to train new ride leaders and reinforce training to our existing leadership.  Assisted by Chuck Nowicki, our safety committee chair, we had over 25 leaders learning safe group cycling skills. We want to thank our new team sponsor, Dave Angel and Aistriu, for opening their doors and allowing us to hold this training at their store. Dave was also on hand at the start of Sunday’s ride to meet and greet our riders. Our ride leaders are the backbone of our team! Without them we couldn’t hold the rides that we do. If you are a ride leader, we thank you for your time and effort.

On Sunday we held our “Welcome Back Ride.”  We have this celebration each year to welcome in the cycling season and to get our riders together for some food and camaraderie.  What’s better than cycling? …Talking about us cycling of course!  This year the event was held at Rastelli’s.  Chefs from Rastelli’s BBQ’d for our enjoyment and to refuel after our ride.  We did hit a little rain mid-ride, but this didn’t stop us from enjoying a Sunday ride and a BBQ. We also thank Dennis Dahms for not only providing the beverages, but also holding this season’s first “No Excuses” ride. This ride is geared to those that have not yet taken the plunge into group cycling but want to see what it’s all about.  We also had Andrew Demmler signing up riders for the Ride for Olivia, and Jorge Carmona signing up riders for the Spellbound Century.  Both are guaranteed to be great rides this year!

Sunday also had 3 Team Members competing in the Riverwinds Duathlon and Triathlon.  Chuck Nowicki, Lisa Sleeper and Barry Wolf all completed this event in great form!

Until next week, thanks for making this Sunday a great Team Evesham Event!

“In life, it’s not where you go, but who you ride with.”

Scott Santos

Team Captain

 

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Good Morning Teammates!

Last weekend’s weather had us on our cycling toes. Due to the forecast of 50% rain at 10am, we made the decision to postpone the Welcome Back BBQ to April 28th. We waited until noon on Saturday to give Rastelli’s notice and it just wasn’t looking good. Of course, mother nature did cooperate with us that day, and it didn’t rain. At least we were able to get in some cycling Sunday and we will have the Welcome Back BBQ on April 28th, the weekend after Easter.

This past Sunday, Sami Sorid’s family was at our all level ride to talk about the Move for Mental Health ride and offer express sign ups. Many teammates signed up on the spot! Don’t forget to sign up for this exceptional ride and remember we will not be having a regular club ride that day so that we can fully support the Move for Mental Health.

This Sunday is Easter and we will be having a ride. Ride Master Scott Downie has some new routes for us to try and we are excited to head to the Berlin Wawa. This is a new direction for us with two route options of either 35 or 47 miles.

We are excited to announce our new Bike Sponsor Aistriu!

Aistriu is conveniently located at 931 South Rt 73 in Marlton in Galleria Shops. Dave and Jovian bring years of cycling and ski experience for all your needs. They currently offer Giant, Specialized, Quintana Roo and Light Speed Bikes. They provide expert service, expert bike fits, have a training studio set up and a Coffee Bar! Stop in and see their fresh approach to a Cycling Store. Mention Team Evesham for a 10% Discount!

Sponsored Rides

For 2019 we are promoting the following rides as a team…

• June 2nd Move for Mental Health
• June 9th ACS Ride
• June 23rd Ride For Olivia
• July 27th Spellbound Century
• September 14th Foster 100

Hello Team, beautiful riding weather is upon us!

This weekend we had three great rides…

1. On Saturday Brett Wartenberg lead his crew of hill climbers on a ride from Columbus NJ. They traveled through farm lands towards New Egypt on a 42 mile ride with 1,300 feet of climbing for the day.
2. Also on Saturday Alan Sindoni lead a group of riders on a 30 mile ride from our home base at Rastelli’s. Thank you Alan for stepping in to cover this ride!
3. On Sunday Ride Master Scott Downie presented us with four great routes to Murphy’s market in Tabernacle. The roads were in excellent condition and the sun was shining, what a great day to be on a bike!

Upcoming Rides & Events

• Welcome Back Ride. Join us for a celebration after the ride on Sunday April 14th as Team Evesham kicks off the cycling season. There will be a BBQ at Rastelli’s after the ride where you’ll have fun mingling and sharing cycling stories with your teammates. We hope to see you there!

 

• Move for Mental Health. June 2nd. Registration is open and the ride looks to be great in its second year. Riding locally out of Laurel Acres Park this ride has two different routes of different distances and a walk. Founder Sami Sorid is an amazing girl with a bright future and also one of our teammates, Sami got her start riding with Team Evesham. Rich Bernstein is our team captain in this event. Sign up here.

 

• ACS Bridge to Beach. June 9th. Registration is also open for this event that promises to be one of the premier charity rides of the year. The American Cancer Society is an Amazing charity that is supporting Cancer Research. Dave Bennis and Alan Sindoni our the Team Evesham Captains. Sign up here.

 

• Ride For Olivia. June 23rd. New this year and still in the works this event will benefit Olivia Demmler in her quest to beat cancer. This is a Joint Club Event, organized by Team Evesham and TNT Cycling organizing and with strong support from the Cynergy cycling club. This will be the first event with all three teams riding together and we are excited to say the least. After the ride join us for an after party full of cycling camaraderie, food and entertainment. The ride is limited to 200 riders and will be sure to sell out. Don’t delay – sign up here.

 

• Spellbound Century. July 27th. This ride is quickly becoming one of South Jersey’s best rides. Founded and organized by Jorge Carmona from TNT Cycling and benefiting local Mt. Holly charities, this ride is routed along some of the nicest country roads in Southern NJ and ends at a local microbrewery with great entertainment! Register before this ride closes, it sells out each year! Join our Team Evesham Team with Captain Scott Santos.

 

• Foster 100. September 14th. Registration is now open for this unique event Honoring Captain Erik Foster who sacrificed his life defending his country in Iraq in 2007. Their motto is “Charlie Mike” which in military terms means “Continue Mission.” Nick Liermann the promoter is continuing the memory of his friend Erik through the Foster Charities. This charity is unique in the fact that riders ride with an organized Platoon with a platoon leader. The spirit “No Man Left Behind” is adhered to. Riding From Cooper River Park to Cape May with a great after party to be enjoyed by all. Sign up here.

 

We look forward to many great rides this season and the coming beautiful weather. Thank you all for your dedication and for making Team Evesham great. See you on the road!

P.S.: If you haven’t done so already please remember to renew your Team Evesham membership for the 2019-2020 riding season here.

Scott Santos
Team Captain

 

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This past Wednesday team members met at D&Q for our last Voler Fitting for this current order.

Our representative, Jeff, was there with all of the newest Voler gear to try on.  Our online Voler store will be closing! Please place your order by March 26th to meet the deadline. Orders will ship in May in time for the June charity ride season.

We also had the chance to thank D&Q and Joe for all he has done for Team Evesham and for the South Jersey cycling community. A few Team Evesham members were also seen purchasing new bicycles.  The team presented Joe with a card signed by all members in attendance and a small gift to show our appreciation.

Don’t forget to place your order for Voler here!

 

This Past Weekend’s Ride Recap

Hello fellow Team Evesham cyclists!  This past weekend we had some beautiful weather and enjoyed two days of cycling.  It was a little windy but the sun was out and we took full advantage of it.

On Saturday Brett Wartenberg led a group of hill climbers from Columbus, NJ for a 35 mile ride through the farmlands in search of some hills to climb.  Since it was early in the season, we started out with a smaller elevation gain of around 1500 feet over the 35 miles with Hill Road being our challenge for the ride.  Afterwards, we enjoyed lunch, camaraderie and bragging about the days accomplishments!  If you want to try some hills, we will be going “easy” for the next few rides, join us on Brett’s next adventure!

On Sunday we ventured out from our home base at Rastelli’s for either 34 or 45 miles heading to the Old World Bakery.  Thank you to Ross for helping me discover my new favorite treat at Old World, their homemade energy bar.  There was also a sighting of Colette and the B+ group together. Hmm, I wonder…

Thanks for joining us and we look forward to more cycling as the season progresses.  Don’t Forget that we will be moving the start time to 9am this Sunday!

 

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On Sunday we had 20 riders join us to brave the cold and head to Hainesport and the Medford Wawa.  The weather, despite being a little chilly, was beautiful with almost no wind! Three groups of brave souls rode with us on both 32 and 42 mile routes. All team members were happy to make it back before the rain/snow.

This coming weekend we’re hoping for more good weather as we’re all itching to get out and get some miles under our belt. Check our website for the coming routes for next Sunday and possibly a mountain bike ride for Saturday.

Next Wednesday, March 13th from 5:30-8pm, Jeff from Voler will be at D&Q for our next fitting (our last at D&Q) for this year’s order.  Please come out to try on your selections before ordering as custom apparel is not returnable.  Plus, there may be new technological innovations added to their apparel that you may want to hear about before choosing a jersey, jacket, shorts, or accessories.  Please join us to say “thank you” to our friends at D&Q for their years of service to us as a team. Food and beverages will be provided for your enjoyment (first come first serve). If you’re planning to join us please register here so we can get an idea of how much food should be ordered.

Don’t forget to thank all of our sponsors and recommend them to friends and family.  Our sponsors are an integral part of our team and without them we wouldn’t be able to hold some of the fun events that we do throughout the year.  In addition, be sure to patronize small businesses, as small businesses make up the backbone of our economy, provide jobs, support local government, sponsor local clubs, and sports teams like ours and our children’s!

Thanks for riding with Team Evesham