What we’re about
Welcome to the Outdoor Club of South Jersey’s Bicycling Meetup. OCSJ is a dues paying club that uses Meetup to schedule all events.
Membership in OCSJ allows you unlimited free access to the hundreds of activities we offer in:
hiking, biking, paddling, trail maintenance, backpacking, and cross country skiing.
You can find more information on the Club’s offerings and policies on our website http://www.ocsj.org
Meetup is our scheduling tool for all events. Once you have paid, our 3 meetup sites are free to join. Again, your yearly dues include all activities from all 3 meetup groups. You must join each meetup group separately (free) in order to RSVP for events. Our other 2 Meetup sites are:
Hiking/Backpacking/Trail Maintenance:
https://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey-Hiking/events/calendar/
Canoeing/Kayaking/XC Skiing:
https://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey-Canoeing/
If you have already paid your dues to the Outdoor Club of South Jersey, thank you!
Biking Chair
Larry Caniglia
lawrence.caniglia@gmail.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Tuesdays With Tweeners Ride!Taunton Forge Shopping Center, Medford, NJ
Come join me on a relaxing chill (a girl can dream right?) ride through the neighborhoods of Medford and Medford Lakes while also rambling through Shamong and Tabernacle with a midpoint rest stop at the Oakshade Wawa. This is a Tweener Ride (C/C+)...where we will be rolling at 13-15mph depending on wind and terrain. There are several breakaway options for those so inclined. This is a no-drop ride, but please be cognizant of your limitations with regard to riding in the heat. There will be time to hydrate whenever we come to stop signs...or more if needed. Please make sure to bring 2 water bottles, snacks, energy chews, etc. as well as tire fixings and blinky lights. This ride starts and ends at Taunton Forge in Medford (please park in the between TF Liquors and the defunct Rite Aid. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to text/call Colette at: 856-816-2609.
You MUST sign this waiver in order to participate: WAIVER
Here is our 29.9 mile route: Route
- 32-mile C+ Pace Freedom Park Bakery RideFreedom Park, Medford, NJ
Let’s hope for comfortable weather and try this ride again! Please note the earlier start time of 8:00 am
Join us for a 32-mile C+ pace road bike adventure, starting and ending at Freedom Park in Medford (restrooms available). We’ll cruise scenic backroads, enjoy great company, and best of all treat ourselves to a delicious bakery and restroom stop a little more than halfway through (because every good ride deserves a little pastry reward!).
🌧️ Cancellations due to weather will be posted 2 hours before the ride start.
Bring your bike, your helmet, tubes, tools, and lights.
Let’s ride our way through a perfect morning. See you there!
Please sign the ride eWaiver: Sign in here to ride
- Estell Manor - 28 miles C+ rideEstell Manor Park, Estell Manor, NJ
Let's ride through the less traveled roads of Atlantic and Cumberland Counties enjoying some summertime temps and breezes. This route hugs the Pine Barrens in spots and large tracts of farmland in others. We will also pass through Dorothy along its tree lined streets.
This is a C+ (14-16mph) ride, so please know your limits before signing up. There will be ample opportunities for breakaways for those who are interested.
Restrooms at start and later about half way through the ride.
Bring sunscreen, water, helmet and snacks. Snacks can also be purchased at the convenience store where we stop for our rest break.
Please note the earlier start time. 9:30AM
Bad weather cancels ride by 7:00am on the 17th.
Larry Caniglia. 609-560-3869You must sign the online waiver to attend this event.
WaiverFor those who are interested here is the link to the route we will be following:
Ride with GPS
