Clinics & Workshops
HbW and HbCC offer a variety of free cycling-related
workshops and clinics. Our current offerings include:
March
Cycling Racing 101 by Stacey Barbossa
Monday, March 30th, 7 PM Hb Madison
April
Prevent Injury to Optimize Performance, Bill Bonsall,
Thurs. April 16th 7 PM, Hb Madison
Stretching for Cyclists/Triathletes by Elyse Breit, Tues.
April 28th 6 PM, Hb Cranford
May
Maintenance Tips & Tricks – Date TBD
Hands-on Fix-a-Flat – Date TBD
See our Facebook pages (Events Tab) for additional
information.
Social Rides
HbW Tour de HB
Sat. May 16th
8 AM; arrive 7:30 AM
Levels: A, B, C
Location: Hb Cranford
HbW will ride to all 3
HB locations
(Cranford, Summit &
Madison) and enjoy
snacks and company
along the way.
-Approx. 30 miles
HbCC/HbW Spring
Social Ride
Sat. June 6th
8 AM; Arrive 7:30 AM
Levels: A, B, C
Location: Hb Madison
A, B routes will be
approximately 60
miles; C route will be
about 40 miles. We’ll
stop for a snack along
the way and enjoy
lunch back in Madison.
HbCC Sunday ‘Pop-Up’ Ride
D level (10-25 miles, primarily flat with some
hills) co-ed rides to explore new routes and
destinations. Details will be posted on both
club’s Facebook groups by Wednesday prior.
HbW & HbCC Give Back
HbW & HbCC Clubs give back to our
communities -- whether it’s donating time through
community outreach or raising donations to fund
organizations that align with the spirit of our clubs.
For 2015, we are supporting MAPSO Tri
Relentless Forward Motion Initiative through the
Challenged Athletes Foundation to help
designated NJ para- & disabled athletes get the
resources they need to race again. Our social rides
will include a nominal donation for participation to
help us raise funds for RFMI.
For information on RFMI, please visit:
http://www.challengedathletes.org/faf/donorReg/d
onorPledge.asp?ievent=1127062&supid=41668896
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Spring 2015
Club Offerings
Hilltop Bicycles Women Cyclists’ (HbW) mission is
to provide a supportive, friendly and encouraging
environment for women of all cycling abilities to
have fun, meet new friends, and improve their
cycling skills. To become a member of HbW see
our Facebook group (Hb Women Cyclists) pinned
post for access to our electronic membership
form or click http://goo.gl/forms/6L8QTPffZA
Club-Sponsored Community Events:
Pedal, Paddle, Explore Sunday, April 19th
Downtown Cranford
Wild Earth Fest Sunday, April 26th, Watchung
Reservation Trailside Nature and Science
Training Wheel Toss Sunday, May 31st
Westfield Pool Complex
Hilltop Bicycles Cycle Club (HbCC) seeks to provide
a supportive, friendly and encouraging
environment for cyclists of all abilities to have fun,
meet new friends, and improve their cycling skills.
To become a member of HbCC see our Facebook
Group (Hb Cycle Club / Team Hb Hilltop) pinned
post for access to our electronic membership
form or click http://goo.gl/forms/qVTPJVz4Hv
We also participate and volunteer in charity rides
both near and far. Please check our facebook pages
for event ride information.
Membership, as well as participation in our
offerings is free, unless otherwise indicated.
To reach us: [email protected];
[email protected]
Hb Summit
314 Springfield Avenue, Summit, 908-219-4622
Hb Cranford
30 Eastman Street, Cranford, 908-967-6072
Hb Madison
14 Kings Road, Madison, 973-822-2453
Ride Categories
Ride Guidelines
A
Expert/Highly Experienced. 17-19+ mph avg, - on flats >23 mph, Demanding terrain. Typically 30-60 miles. 'A' level
rides drop slower rides unless otherwise specified.
• All riders must have completed a 2015 HbW/HbCC
waiver prior to participation.
B+
Strong/Highly Experienced. 16 -18 mph avg - on flats >20 mph. Hilly terrain & steep climbs. Typically 30-50 miles
• All members must sign-in for each ride at
http://goo.gl/forms/YvIv2RWf4r
B
Strong/Experienced. 15 - 17 mph avg - on flats 18 mph. Moderately hilly/rolling terrain & steep climbs.Typically 30-50
miles.
• Schedule effective April 1, 2015, unless otherwise posted.
Rides do not operate on holiday weekends unless posted
on Facebook by ride leader.
C+
Solid. 14 - 16 mph avg- on flats 17 mph. Moderately hilly/rolling terrain & steep climbs. Typically 25-40 miles.
C
Solid. 13 - 15 mph avg - on flats 16 mph. Rolling terrain & moderate hills/climbs. Typically 20-30 miles.
D+
Accomplished. 12 - 14 mph avg- on flats 15 mph. Flat/rolling terrain, often includes a hill climb. Typically 10-20 miles.
Road/ hybrid bikes.
D
Novice. 10 - 12 mph avg - on flats 13 mph. Flat/rolling terrain. Typically 10-15 miles. Road/ hybrid bikes.
E
Introduction to Group Riding. 9-11 mph avg. Ride is <10 miles. Flat terrain. Focus is on learning basics of group riding &
getting comfortable on your bike. All bikes welcome!
F
Child Friendly Rides. Fun, family oriented rides for children with a parent/guardian. All participants under 18 require
electronic waiver signed by a legal guardian.
AMB
Advanced Mountain Bike.
Schedule is subject to change. Check Hb Women (HbW) or Hb Cycle Club (HbCC) Facebook groups for
current schedule.
HbCC Weekly Group Rides
Women Only Rides
Monday
4:30 PM - D, Hb Madison
Tuesday
9:30 AM - B+, Hb Summit or Hb Madison
Wednesday
6:15 PM - C, D+ and D, Hb Cranford
Thursday
6:05 PM - A, B and C, Hb Summit
Friday
9:30 AM - B+, Hb Madison
Saturday
8:00 AM - D+, Hb Cranford
9:15 AM - C+, Hb Cranford
10:30 AM - E, Tamaques Park (Westfield)
• Exact routes/ride details published on Hb Women or Hb
Cycle Club Facebook page(s) about 24 hours in advance.
You can download or print the route - cue sheets will
NOT be provided. Rides leave ON TIME. Please arrive 15
minutes early to park & pump tires.
• Unless otherwise noted, rides (except A) are ‘no-drop’.
• A-C rides require road bike. D-E rides hybrid friendly.
Ride Schedule
HbW Weekly Group Rides
• In case of inclement weather, ride leaders determine if ride
will proceed. Updates will be published on Hb Women or
Hb Cycle Club Facebook pages. CHECK BEFORE YOU
GO!
Co-ed
Sunday:
8:00 AM - B, Hb Cranford
8:30 AM - A, Hb Summit
9:00 AM- A, Hb Madison
Tuesday:
9:30 AM - C+, Hb Madison OR Berkeley Heights
6:15 PM - Advanced Mtn Bike, TBA
Wednesday
12:30 PM - B, Westfield Y
6:15 PM- A (Hammer), Hb Summit
6:15 PM- B, Hb Cranford
6:15 PM- D, Hb Summit
Saturday
7:15 AM - C+, Hb Summit
8:00 AM - B+, Hb Cranford (starts 4/25)
8:00 AM - A- /B+(Endurance), Hb Summit
• Carry ID, Medical Insurance card, cell phone, water, spare
tube & CO2 cartridge (or pump). Unless otherwise noted
rides do NOT have planned rest stops.
• HbW rides are women only.
• HbCC rides are co-ed.
Hb Cycletta Fondo -August 9, 2015
The Hb Cycletta Fondo is a women’s cycling event offering
a fully-supported, fun, and challenging ride, with timed hill
climbs. The clearly marked routes consist of a 100 mile Hb
Fondo, a 75 mile Cycletta, a 50 mile Piccolo, and a 25 mile
Breve. The combination of bike touring & timed climbs will
appeal to a wide range of women cyclists from casual
weekend riders to well-trained endurance athletes. The ride
includes professional mechanical support and fully stocked
reset areas.
Challenge yourself! Sign up today for the 2nd annual Hb
Cycletta Fondo! More information and registration:
www.bikereg.com/hb-cycletta