#CaringForRare Cycling Event - NJ

It's our 9th year bringing a beautiful bicycling tour through the gorgeous back roads and trails of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties. This year will be no different. You can expect Covered Bridges, historical sites and views of the river and mountains. All riders will be leaving and ending at Federal Twist Vineyard in Stockton, NJ directly across from the towpath and the Delaware River. 

There will be tech support at the start and along the route. Your registration fee includes after ride burgers, drinks, wine-tasting and music. 

This event raises money and awareness for children living with Rare Gastrointestinal Disease and their families raising children "living rare." Money raised goes to assist rare, ultra rare and undiagnosed rare pediatric GI patient families with their out-of-pocket and insurance denied expenses.

While there is no fundraising minimum, we graciously ask that you consider asking your friends and family to support you on this ride. To see the impact money raised has made to the lives of those in need, please visit our website. 
All participants are welcome at the post event after party. Please feel free to invite your family and friends to the after picnic complete with food, wine tasting and music. Companion tickets are available.

Please carry spare tires, tubes & tools. Tech support will be out on the road with you. Refer to your wristband for tech and SAG volunteer contact information.

There is no dedicated emergency medical services so please bring a cell phone and be prepared to dial 911 as needed. 

This is a rain or shine event. If it rains, you will get wet, so consider packing a light rain jacket just in case.
Daytime running lights are strongly recommended.

Rules

All bicycles must be in good working order.
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 race
The roads are open to vehicular traffic; all rules of the road must be obeyed.  
Please be respectful of our volunteers, motorists and other cyclists.

BIKE RENTAL
"Don't have a bike for the event? No problem! Unlimited Biking is the official bike rental
partner of our event. Rent a Top Quality Cannondale Bike or Specialized with Unlimited
Biking. All bikes will be brought to the start line and picked up at the finish line for
convenience. Helmets are provided with all rentals. All rentals must be booked in advance by
clicking on this link.

ROUTES

The following are the 2023 and will most likely have changes due to road conditions and suggestions from the  2023 riders. The completed routes with Aid Stations and verbal cues will be sent to registered participants the week of the ride.

Century: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40320324

Metric Century: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40308548

Half Metric Century: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40308362

Towpath Ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40711397 (This will be completely different this year as the bridge in Stockton, NJ is now open.)

 

 

 

Sponsors

 

The Federal Twist VineyardKermesse SportV5 CyclesHelena Jordan DesignEric Tuvel