Welcome to Team Somerset

Member Benefits

Founded in 1936 by Fred “Pop” Kugler, inaugural member of the USA Bicycling Hall of Fame. Today, Team Somerset (aka The Somerset Wheelmen) continues to play a central role in New Jersey’s vibrant cycling and racing scene. With members from throughout the region, we host weekly group rides for all abilities and host and support races throughout the state.

Members receive a generous host of benefits including:

  • A Generous Bonus System
  • Deep discounts at Pops Bike Shop, The Rudy Project, ADDRA Labs and all TREK brands.
  • Umbrella insurance for all club events and rides
  • Discounted professional coaching and fit services from Rick Danielsen at Velotechs
  • Team support and mentoring from experienced riders, coaches and racers including national, regional, state and PanAm champions
  • All for just $40 per year

Recent Team News

  • Team Somerset Bonus Program!

    February/March is the beginning of the monthly bonus program. To be eligible you must be a member and meet the eligibility requirements. Please complete the bonus form and include your address and telephone number. (I want to set up direct payment from the bank an this information is necessary). All the information is on our […]

  • Team Somerset’s Spring Kick Off and a New Season – 5 weeks to TT racing

    Good evening all. As rainy March has arrived in NJ, we have jump started work on our season. It’s a quite exciting time at Somerset with, for the first time in many years, in influx of new riders, including some juniors. I am very excited and want to personally give a shout out to Rick […]

  • Into the New Year and Team/Event Planning

    And just like that, January is almost in the books. Apologies on not sending out a usual holiday or year end message. Was a wonderful holiday, and, for me, has just been a business period at work and spending time with family, training, etc. All good things!! I have also engaged time to set up […]

Interested in Becoming a Race Director?

Support the local racing scene and make some cash for your club. It’s easier than you think.

RD Tutorial

Sample Race Packet


So you want to take your cycling team to the next level?

Check out our guide to registering with USAC, forming a NJ Non Profit and purchasing team insurance. Level Up Your Cycling Team

Executive Board

  • Brian, Socials Chair
  • Robert, Clothing Chair
  • Marc, Treasurer
  • Dan D, Prez
  • Chuck, Race Director
  • Dan R, VP
  • Rick, Head Coach