Wheelmen Meet-Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ

Tuesday July 27
TimeEventLocation
2:00-8:00 p.m.Registration/Information open.Redwood Hall Lobby
6:00-7:00 p.m.Dinner.Dining Hall
8:00-9:00 p.m.Ride Day Meeting (required for Century Riders). Anacon Hall (large room for 80 persons)
Wednesday July 28
TimeEventLocation
6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m."Century Ride", and other Rides, with Breakfast and Snacks en route for Riders. All rides start from Parking Lot 6. Note: Century Riders must start before 8:00 a.m.. Parking Lot 6
7:30-8:30 a.m.BreakfastDining Hall
8:30-6:00 p.m.Registration/Information open. Redwood Hall Lobby
1:00-2:00 p.m.Lunch. (Note: Trail food is available on the ride routes for "riders".)Dining Hall
6:00-7:00 p.m.Dinner. Dining Hall
7:30-9:30 p.m.Reception/Mixer with refreshments (included with Registration): with display of "Wheelmen State Banners" and singing of "State Songs". Anacon Hall (large room for 150 persons standing with some seats around sides of room and some tables for self serve refreshments)
Thursday July 29
TimeEventLocation
7:30-8:30 a.m.Breakfast.Dining Hall
8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.Registration/Information open.Redwood Hall Lobby
8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.Executive Committee Meeting.Afflitto Conference Room in Student Center
9:30-4:30 p.m.RIDE DAY (Guided Tours):
  1. "Ride from Monmouth University to Sandy Hook National seashore and Back" (34 flat miles), or
  2. "Ride from Monmouth University to Metz Bicycle Museum and Back" (42 miles tour, limited to 12 experienced riders only).
Both of these rides require riders to purchase their lunch on the routes, and sign-up at Registration is required.		Start from Parking Lot 6.
9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. "New Jersey is for Wheelmen" (see "List of Activities" being offered). Note: You may want to plan on eating lunch away from the University on this day in order to have more freedom to partake of the activities being offered.Start from Anacon Hall Meeting Room.
9:30-10:30 a.m.Drill Team Practice; Trick Riding Practice.(Parking Lot 23)
1:00-2:00 p.m.Lunch.Dining Hall (Note: Recommended to eat "On the Road" if off campus on a ride or enjoying New Jersey for the day.)
1:00-5:00 p.m.Metz Bicycle Museum in Freehold, NJ, is open to Wheelmen. The distance from Monmouth University to the Museum is about 20 miles by car.
2:00-6:00 p.m. "New Jersey is for Wheelmen" (see "List of Activities" being offered).Start from Parking Lot 6.
3:30-5:00 p.m.Discussion/Forum on "Restoring Old Bicycles": David Toppin, Moderator.Metz Bicycle Museum in Freehold, NJ
6:00-7:00 p.m.Dinner.Dining Hall
7:30-9:00 p.m."Ice Cream Social" and "Victorian Bathing Costume Judging".Erlanger Garden which is the courtyard on west side of Wilson Hall (good weather), or inside Student Cafeteria (inclement weather).
9:00-10:30 p.m."Movie Night by Paul Brekus (Part I)": Bicycle movies that you have not seen before: Popcorn and Soft Drinks provided.(Anacon Hall)
Friday July 30
TimeEventLocation
6:30-10:30 a.m.Flea Market.Parking Lot 6.
7:30-8:30 a.m.Breakfast.Dining Hall
8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.Registration/Information open.Redwood Hall Lobby
9:00-10:00 a.m.Drill Team Practice; Set-up for "Show & Tell" and Bicycles & Tricycles (Parking Lot 23) (Anacon Hall and Lobby in front of Anacon Hall).
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m."Show & Tell" and Display of Bicycles & Tricycles and Riding Skills(Anacon Hall and Lobby in front of Anacon Hall).
1:00-2:00 p.m.LunchDining Hall
2:00-4:00 p.m.Races.Parking Lot 23.
4:30-6:00 p.m.Victorian Garden Party with judging of Victorian costumes.Erlanger Garden which is the courtyard on west side of Wilson Hall (good weather) or inside Wilson Hall (inclement weather)
6:00-7:00 p.m.Dinner.Dining Hall
7:30-8:30 p.m.Talk on "George Thayer, a budget bicycle tourist in the 1890's" by Wheelman Kevin J. Hayes (Author of "An American Cycling Odyssey, 1887").Anacon Hall large room set up for lecture with 180 persons attending.
9:00-10:30 p.m."Movie Night by Paul Brekus (Part II)": Bicycle movies that you have never seen before: Ppopcorn and soft drinks provided.Anacon Hall large room set up for movies with 180 persons attending. Also, some tables for self serve refreshments.
Saturday July 31
TimeEventLocation
7:30-8:30 a.m.Breakfast (come dressed in Victorian attire for the Group Photo and the OHWT that follow the Business Meeting).Dining Hall
8:00-9:30 a.m.Annual Wheelmen Business Meeting.Magill Commons Conference Rooms 107/108/109 (outside of Dining Hall)
6:30-8:30 a.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m.Registration/Information Open.Redwood Hall Lobby
9:30-10:00 a.m.Group Photo.Steps in front of Wilson Hall.
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Parade (OHWT) and Public Demonstration of Old Bicycles and Riding Skills by Drill Team and by Individuals.Start from back of Wilson Hall proceeding onto Cedar Lane towards Jersey Shore.
1:00-2:00 p.m.Lunch.Dining Hall
2:00-5:00 p.m. Games.Parking Lot 6.
6:00-8:30 p.m.Bar-be-Que with Silent Auction, Presentation of Awards, etc.Erlanger Garden which is the courtyard on west side of Wilson Hall (good weather) or inside Student Cafeteria (inclement weather).
8:30-9:30 p.m.Presentation by David V. Herlihy on his new book: "Frank Lenz and His Fated Ride around the World in 1892-4": Illustrated with pictures never seen before.Wilson Hall.
Sunday August 1
TimeEventLocation
7:30-8:30 a.m.Breakfast.Dining Hall.
8:00-10:00 a.m.Checkout: Turn in room keys at "Registration".Redwood Hall Lobby
8:00 a.m. (departure time is critical)Leave to drive to Staten Island Ferry Terminal on Staten Island for "Ride around Manhattan".Depart from Parking Lot 6.
9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Note: It is critical to catch the 9:30 AM Ferry if you want to do one of these rides.		Take the 9:30 AM Staten Island Ferry to the Battery on Manhattan (NYC) to start the "Ride Around Manhattan and Out to Coney Island" at 10:00 AM.Staten Island Ferry Terminal on Staten Island.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Note: It is critical to catch the 9:30 AM Ferry if you want to do one of these rides.		"Ride Around Manhattan (NYC)": Rides of
  • 50 Miles (Complete periphery of Manhattan Island with stops at Grant's Tomb, East Side Raceway, Central Park, Manhattan Bridge-Brooklkyn Bridge-City Hall Park-Ground Zero-Wall Street)
  • 30 Miles (To Grant's Tomb-Central Park-Brooklyn Bridge-Ground Zero)
  • 12 Miles (Grant's Tomb-Ground Zero) will all start from The Battery (Staten Island Ferry Terminal) at 10:00 AM when the 9:30 Staten Island Ferry lands at the Battery.
A visit to Governor's Island (free ferry, bike paths, food vendors, and no cars) is also possible. The rides end with a ride on the Staten Island Ferry back to our cars on Staten Island.		Staten Island Ferry Terminal on Staten Island.
List of Activities for "New Jersey is for Wheelmen" on Thursday, July 29th:
  1. Trip to Metz Bicyle Museum in Freehold, NJ: Join a guided bicycle ride to visit this important Bicycle Museum (lunch in Freehold), or Drive to Freehold, NJ, for lunch and visit to the Museum with the cycling group.
  2. Trip to Sandy Hook National Seashore by bicycle or by car (20 miles round trip) and then ride in the Park (17 miles). Lunch can be purchased in the Park.
  3. Bathing on the Shore at Long Branch, NJ, or other Jersey shore communitiies. Note: Beach charges apply.
  4. Tour Historic Houses and Places in Monmouth County, NJ.
  5. Enjoy Allaire State Park and Ride the Steam Train and/or bike the Rail to Trail (6 miles).
  6. Shopping at Pier Village in Long Branch and elsewhere in Monmouth County, NJ.
  7. Make up your own program for the afternoon.