Saddle up for an Afternoon Bike Ride at the Wild Duck Pond!
Details
"Easy Riders" come join us for an easy, moderate paced approx. 2 hour ride covering about 12-15 miles on mostly level paved paths with a few moderate inclines. We will take several breaks along the way stopping at the bridges and the Otto Pehle area and the Old Mill wheel.
Bicycle Helmets suggested, along with riding gloves, riding shoes or sneakers, WATER is mandatory, snacks, sun protection, bugspray and cameras.
Lets' breeze thru the park for a change and see it from a different perspective!
MEET AT BENCH OVERLOOKING POND, NEAR Camp Sunshine, Snowflake building.
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For biking safely:
REMEMBER TO KEEP TO THE RIGHT OF THE PATH TO ALLOW EVERYONE TO PASS SAFELY AND TO LET THOSE ON THE PATH AHEAD OF YOU KNOW WHEN YOU ARE APPROACHING WITH EITHER YOUR BELL OR MY "ANNOUNCING; ON YOUR LEFT" AS YOU PASS ON THEIR LEFT. ALSO LEAVE PLENTY OF SPACE BETWEEN YOU AND THE BIKE AHEAD OF AND BEHIND YOU. MAKE SURE YOUR TIRES HAVE THE PROPER PRESSURE BEFORE STARTING. ITS; ALSO ADVISABLE TO BRING A SMALL AIR PUMP AND PATCH KIT. If you haven't; ridden in awhile I suggest you do some trial runs before joining us. SADDLE UP!!
DIRECTIONS: FROM ROCKLAND TAKE 17 SOUTH AND TAKE THE PARAMUS RD EXIT AND HEAD TOWARD RIDGEWOOD. TURN RT ON E. RIDGEWOOD AVE AND THE PARK ENTRANCE WILL BE ON YOUR RIGHT IN A SHORT DISTANCE.
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Optional dinner and refreshments at Charlie Browns located at 95 Linwood Ave., Township of Washington, NJ just a short drive from the park. (left out of park onto Ridgewood Ave., left on Paramus rd., right onto Linwood ave. (stay left at fork) to stay on Linwood ave. Charlie Browns will be on you left. (or other nearby venue)
Inclement weather cancels, always check the day of an event for possible changes.
As with all of our events you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of your guests and we cannot be held responsible for any injuries you may sustain.
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