Biking
Biking: Atco to Margate, June 4 (rain date, June 5)
Once again, we’re heading “downa shore” on 2 wheels, a tradition that dates back at least 30 years.
The total distance is 61miles and we’ll ride at about 12-14 mph (but feel free to set your own pace). Here is how it works:
We meet in the NJ Transit train station in Atco about 8 AM on June 4. Entrance is off of Route 73 northbound, just south of Jackson Rd. Everyone signs a waiver as per club policy, I’ll hand out directions which have been handed down for about 30 years, with a few modifications and answer any questions, then we’re off by 8:30. Keep in mind, this is not just a ride. This is a day out. In the first 55 miles, we’ll stop for breakfast at a beautiful outdoor garden center (Red Barn), have a drink at Lake Lenape, and stop for ice cream at Dairy Queen in Somers Point before having lunch at Maynard’s in Margate.
Then we bike 6 miles to Atlantic City, staying on the Boardwalk as much as possible and head to the NJ Transit train terminal for the ride back to Atco.
Road bikes are preferable as the ride is on asphalt. Keep in mind that we will be in a lot of rural areas and county roads where the shoulders are narrow. It is fairly flat but there are a few long, annoying inclines plus 2 bridges at about the 52 and 53 mile marks. The view of the ocean from the top of the Somers Point-Longport Bridge is pretty awesome.
We should reach Margate by 3 PM. After lunch, we head to the train station. You can bring your bikes on the train but they may limit you to specific cars and only 3 bikes per car (bring bungee cords). Also, bring masks as the establishments and NJ Transit may still require them. Cost for a train ticket is about $5 and the ride to Atco is about 50 minutes.
I’ll need a head count for this, so dust off your bikes (if you haven’t already for the Valley Forge ride), get some legwork in and send me an email at johnkennedy0880@comcast.net. I’ll send directions in advance to everyone who does.
See you on the road.
Once again, we’re heading “downa shore” on 2 wheels, a tradition that dates back at least 30 years.
The total distance is 61miles and we’ll ride at about 12-14 mph (but feel free to set your own pace). Here is how it works:
We meet in the NJ Transit train station in Atco about 8 AM on June 4. Entrance is off of Route 73 northbound, just south of Jackson Rd. Everyone signs a waiver as per club policy, I’ll hand out directions which have been handed down for about 30 years, with a few modifications and answer any questions, then we’re off by 8:30. Keep in mind, this is not just a ride. This is a day out. In the first 55 miles, we’ll stop for breakfast at a beautiful outdoor garden center (Red Barn), have a drink at Lake Lenape, and stop for ice cream at Dairy Queen in Somers Point before having lunch at Maynard’s in Margate.
Then we bike 6 miles to Atlantic City, staying on the Boardwalk as much as possible and head to the NJ Transit train terminal for the ride back to Atco.
Road bikes are preferable as the ride is on asphalt. Keep in mind that we will be in a lot of rural areas and county roads where the shoulders are narrow. It is fairly flat but there are a few long, annoying inclines plus 2 bridges at about the 52 and 53 mile marks. The view of the ocean from the top of the Somers Point-Longport Bridge is pretty awesome.
We should reach Margate by 3 PM. After lunch, we head to the train station. You can bring your bikes on the train but they may limit you to specific cars and only 3 bikes per car (bring bungee cords). Also, bring masks as the establishments and NJ Transit may still require them. Cost for a train ticket is about $5 and the ride to Atco is about 50 minutes.
I’ll need a head count for this, so dust off your bikes (if you haven’t already for the Valley Forge ride), get some legwork in and send me an email at johnkennedy0880@comcast.net. I’ll send directions in advance to everyone who does.
See you on the road.