This scenic highlight of the spring season takes us through Cherry Blossomland outside Newark not once, but twice. Cherryblossomland recently surpassed Washington DC for number of cherry trees. http://www.newarkhistory.com/branchbrookcherries.html

We’ll also go through the lovely Montclairs and depending on weather and our conditions, we’ll lunch in either Montclair or Upper Montclair. This year, we get a bonus -- the route goes very close to the site of the controversial senior center in Belleville which received $ Millions in Hurricane Sandy money meant for reparations, even though the area is high and dry. Helmets are required; there will be strict observance of Club riding etiquette. Bring money for PATH. We will leave from Greeley Square, just upstairs from the 33rd St terminus of PATH (open space triangle 32nd St and 6th ave). Alternate pickup location is at Newark Penn Station between the bathrooms. Cancellation: 50% predicted chance of precipitation. Call Maggie (212-567-8272) after 8 am if in doubt