Farmland Ride - Flemington, NJ

 

 

WELCOME TO THE  (8) EIGHTH ANNUAL FARMLAND RIDE!!! 

 THIS YEAR - TEST YOUR LIMITS WITH A MORE CHALLENGING METRIC CENTURY ROUTE!!!  Discover even more of the stunning Sourland Mountains on our revised 62-mile route.  Enjoy scenic climbs and descents and experience the charm of historic Frenchtown AND Hopewell.

 

The Farmland Ride is a scenic ride through the rolling hills and picturesque farmland of Hunterdon County.  Choose from FOUR great routes -- 1) a slightly undulating 15-mile route with some moderate hills, good for the casual rider, elevation: 597'; 2) a 30-mile moderately challenging hilly route suitable for intermediate riders, elevation: 1,483'; 3) a 45-mile moderately challenging hillier route with steeper grades for the intermediate to experienced rider, elevation: 2,609'; or 4) our revised, more challenging 62-mile Metric Century route. Ride more miles through the stunning Sourlands and explore the charm of historic Frenchtown and Hopewell.  This is our most challenging and hilliest route with steeper grades for the more experienced rider, elevation: 3,819'. Travel through the most scenic farmlands that Hunterdon County has to offer on paved roads.  The rides offer plenty of snacks and conclude with an awesome lunch prepared by our local restaurant, Blue Fish Grill. (PLEASE NOTE:  LUNCH IS NOT GUARANTEED WITH ANY REGISTRATION AFTER JUNE 5TH)

This bike ride event will bring together local, surrounding and far-reaching communities to enjoy the fresh outdoors and view scenic farmlands with the camaraderie of friends and family.

This ride is sponsored by the Flemington Jewish Community Center ("FJCC").

Event details and schedule

The routes start and end at the FJCC located at 5 Sergeantsville Road in Flemington, New Jersey across from the Township of Raritan Municipal Complex.

Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Please wait until the times below to start your ride.

8:00 a.m. – revised 62-mile Metric Century route8:30 a.m. – 30-mile route8:30 a.m. - 45-mile route9:00 a.m. – 15-mile route

Ride services, including food stops, SAG support and safety services will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. Technical support will be provided by Sourland Cycles (7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) (Make sure your bike is in good working order before the ride.)

e-Bikes (Class 1) 

Class 1 e-bikes are electric bikes with pedal-assist only, no throttle, and a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph.  Only this class of e-Bike is permitted on this ride.

PLEASE NOTE:  THE ROUTES AND RIDE SERVICES CLOSE AT 2:00 P.M.  ANY RIDER ON COURSE AFTER THIS TIME IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN WELL BEING.    

Breakfast snacks will be served from 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and individual bagged lunches will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the FJCC; please plan your return accordingly.

Music 

Back for your listening pleasure, we are featuring music by MSW Entertainment, which will be provided during the event. 

Photographer

We are pleased to announce that Privateer Digital Imagining, a local professional photographer, will once again take photos of the cyclists as they travel along the various route(s). Photos will be posted online for free download for emailing/social media use; high resolution images (suitable for printing, and more), will be available for a small fee, 50% of which will be donated to Family Promise of Hunterdon County.  Their mission is to advocate for families and individuals experiencing homelessness and guide them to self-sufficiency and permanent housing by mobilizing the community to provide compassionate care, services and professional support. Family Promise is a non-profit 501(c)3 agency.

Event T-Shirts

FREE T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED ONLY WITH ON-LINE ADVANCED REGISTRATION, UP TO MAY 11th.

Rain or shine event.

REGISTRATIONS ARE ABSOLUTELY NON-REFUNDABLE.  RIDERS CAN PURCHASE INSURANCE ON BIKEREG TO PROTECT REGISTRATION FEES IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO RIDE.

Registration cannot be deferred.

Helmets are required.

Parking is available at the Raritan Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Drive, Flemington, NJ (across from the FJCC) and at the Robert Hunter Elementary School, 8 Dayton Road, Flemington, NJ (located in back of the municipal building).

Note1: Roadways on the Farmland Ride are NOT closed to vehicular traffic. The local police WILL enforce traffic laws INCLUDING issuing tickets to bicyclists who impede traffic or ignore stop signs and other traffic control devices. Please be respectful of traffic and other cyclists and ride safely and predictably.

Note2:  Our new and improved Farmland Ride website is currently "under construction.”  As soon as it's completed and back “on-line,” the website URL will be posted.