Hell of Hunterdon

In tribute to the Northern European Spring Classics join us for the 14th Annual Hell of Hunterdon (OK, we had an involuntary 2-year COVID hiatus), a Belgian themed ride that winds its way through scenic farmland and country towns in Hunterdon, Mercer & Somerset Counties, NJ.

Due to Hurricane Ida, we still have some course modifications in 2024; unfortunately, 2 of the gravel sectors are still inaccessible due to closed bridges

We are offering 3 Official Course Lengths in 2024

The Long Course is the mostly traditional 81-mile course with 12 unpaved sectors (18% of the course).   Total elevation gain is ca 5900 feet (according to RideWithGPS).   This Course has 2 Aid Stations.The Medium Course is 55 Miles long with 7 unpaved sectors (13% of the course).  Total elevation gain is ca 4000 feet (according to RideWithGPS).  This course has 1 Aid Station.The Short Course is 31 miles long with 3 unpaved sectors (10% of the course).  Total elevation gain is ca 2000 feet (according to RideWithGPS).  This course doesn't have any Aid Stations.All Courses can be shortened by 5 miles, which also removes ca 500' of elevation gain, by taking the posted short cut.

Following the ride, please join us for the festivities at the Elks Lodge in Blawenburg, NJ, which will include hot food, cold drinks, and door prizes.

Please note, that for 2024:

All riders will start “At-Will” at a time of their choice between 7:30-9:00AM.We are not marking the course, but will provide GPS Files, Complimentary Access to the Ride With GPS App, and detailed Cue Sheets

It will still be a great ride on an amazing couse with terrific food and drink after the ride. We intend these changes to be temporary, and plan to return to our regular features ASAP.

The routes are perfectly suitable for standard Road Bikes with Road Tires; tires wider than 23mm are highly suggested.  Cyclocross/Gravel bikes are welcome, but certainly not required, as most of the ride is on paved roads; however, the ride is certainly more comfortable if you go with wider tires.  The courses (and lengths) are subject to change, pending road construction, etc.

 For complete information, please visit http://www.hellofhunterdon.com 

 

All entries are final; no refunds. Entries are not transferable.  Please don't ask.The event will be held rain or shine.  Normal amounts of rain will not cancel the event.However, in the event of Extreme Weather (such as impassable roads, named storms, or Official Weather Warning), other emergency, or situation beyond the organizers’ control, the organizers reserve the right to cancel the event or reschedule it to a date of their convenience.  If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, your entry will be forfeited, and a refund will not be issued. Should the event be cancelled for reasons of force majeure, entry fees will not be refunded.Registration Insurance is available via BikeReg at the time of registration. All Merchandise Sales are final; we cannot guarantee exchanges.  Items not picked up at the event may be shipped to you at your expense. The Junior Field Limits will be decreased, and slots shifted to the Adult Categories, if the Adult Categories are sold out, and if the Junior categories are not.  This will occur on a date of our choosing; Juniors; don't procrastinate! The Wait List Categories were created to fill unused Junior, Guest, and Sponsor Spots. All participants are welcome at the post event partyYou must be present to win door prizes, unless other arrangements were made prior to the event.Please see the Parking Page of the Hell of Hunterdon Website for details about parking on event day.  Parking is off-site; there is no participant parking being offered at the Elks LodgeEvent Day number pick-up will be held between 7:30 – 8:45am at Elks Lodge 354 Rt 518 Blawenburg, NJ 08504.  All riders must check-in and sign a waiver; parents or guardians for riders under 18 must be present. While the event is suitable to standard road bikes, it is not for time trial or triathlon bikes.  Use of TT/Tri bikes and/or aerobars are prohibited. Please carry spare tires, tubes & tools.There is no dedicated emergency medical service for the event, please bring a cell phone and be prepared to dial 911 as needed. Stay up to date by signing up for our mailing list, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter and Instagram.

Rules

All riders must wear a helmet that meets CPSC, ANSI and/or Snell (or similar standards).Wearing headsets or earbuds are prohibited. All riders are required to check in prior to the ride, and sign a waiver. This is a ride, not a raceThe roads are open to vehicular traffic; all rules of the road must be obeyed.  Participants are responsible for their own safety, and for knowing and complying with the applicable laws and vehicle codesParticipants should ride in a safe and courteous manner; please stay to the right, except when passing.  NJ Traffic Guidelines suggest cyclists ride Single File. 

If the event is closed, it means that registration sold out; please sign up for the waiting list, and consider entering some of our other events.