Tour de Pines

The Tour de Pines, sponsored by Pinelands Preservation Alliance celebrates Pinelands Month in October. This year we offer four single-day self-guided bicycle tours on the paved roads of the New Jersey Pinelands.  There is no other bike ride like this in New Jersey!

Participants register for each day & route they want to participate in; if you register for multiple days, you will automatically receive an entry fee discount on your additional days, if you register for them at the same time.  For example, your initial ride will cost $50, and your additional rides will cost $20 each.  Each participant who registers by August 11, 2024 will receive a complimentary Tour de Pines Arm Wine Bottle Tote (which also holds 2 water bottles nicely) prior to your first ride (one per person, regardless of the numbers of days you register for). 

Proceeds benefit the Pineland Preservation Alliance (PPA).  Founded in 1989, the PPA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the Pinelands of New Jersey.  PPA protects the land, water, plants, wildlife, and historic resources of New Jersey’s Pinelands National Reserve.  The PPA engages thousands of people each year in actions to protect the wildest place in New Jersey.

All routes start & finish in the same location; participants provide their own transportation, food, and lodging as these are unsupported rides.  Although the rides are self-supported & self-guided, we will provide each participant with:

Cue SheetsGPS FilesFree Access to the Ride with GPS AppInstructions that contain details about the rides
 

Thursday October 3: NO WHINING! RIDE|
Start Location: Laurita Winery in New Egypt, NJ
Scenic areas in both Ocean and Monmouth counties may be enjoyed, including many agricultural, tree, and horse farms. The route passes through Colliers Mills and Assunpink Wildlife Management Areas, as well as a visit to Historic Walnford. Be prepared for some rolling terrain and a few steep hills!  After your ride, visit the winery.  Short & Long Courses available

Friday October 4: BLUEBERRY FIELDS FOREVER 2.0
Start Location: Whitehorse Winery in Hammonton, NJ
Discover why Hammonton and surrounding Atlantic County is known as the "Blueberry Capital of the World". Start in southern Camden County and ride into Hammonton and Mullica Township in Atlantic County.  In addition to blueberry farms, points of interest include the Mullica River, Pinelands Villages of Elwood and Sweetwater, and old historic churches.  Visit the winery after your rides.  Short and Long Courses available.
 

Saturday October 5: SOUTH OF THE BORDER RIDE
Start Location: Belleplain State Forest in Woodbine, NJ

New for 2024, we are going South of the Border!  This ride starts at beautiful Lake Nummy and travels mostly quiet roads through the Woodbine area and along the Dennis and Middle Township bike paths.  The short route follows a portion of the southern border of the Pine Barrens, while the long route travels to Cape May Court House and crosses the southern border twice.  Both routes return to Belleplain via Goshen and historic Dennisville.  Short & Long Courses available.


October 6: PINELANDS ADVENTURES RIDE
Start Location: Pinelands Preservation Alliance in Southampton Township, NJ

The ride travels past the farm fields of Southampton and Tabernacle townships, and visits historic sites that are described in a number of books written about the Pinelands, including the Old Sawmill and Old Indian Tavern sites.  Food and beer from Spellbound Brewing after the ride in the historic barn at PPA.  Short, Medium & Long courses are available
 

Conditions of Entry:

All entries are final; no refunds. Entries are not transferable.  Please don't ask.Register by 8/11/24 to receive a complimentary Tour de Pines Wine Bottle ToteAll merchandise orders and event premiums  (except special order jerseys) must be picked up at the event, including the wine tote.All participants are required to check in prior to each day’s ride. All participants must sign the event waiver and release during the registration process.  Parents/legal guardians must complete the waiver for minors.  All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. 
 The rides will be held rain or shine.  Normal amounts of rain will not cancel the rides.  However, in the event of Extreme Weather (such as named storms, or Official Weather Warning), other emergency, impassable roads, or other situations 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, entry fee refunds will not be issued. Should the event be cancelled for reasons of force majeure, entry fees will not be refunded.
 The 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 New Jersey’s 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. All bicycles must have at least 1 working brakeAll riders must wear a helmet that meets CPSC, ANSI and/or Snell (or similar standards).Wearing headsets or earbuds are prohibited. Bicycles with Aerobars are permitted, but use of aerobars while riding near others is prohibited due to safety concernsE-Bikes: Participants using Class 1 (Pedal Assist) & Class 2 (Pedal Assist w/ Throttle up to 20 MPH) E-Bikes are permitted to participate in the rides.  Use of Class 3 (Throttle Type >20 mph) and Class 4  E-Bikes (>750w) are prohibited from participating in the rides.


Support
These are un-supported & self-guided rides. Please carry food, beverages, spare tires, tubes, tools, etc. There is no dedicated emergency medical transportation service for the event, please bring a cell phone and be prepared to dial 911 as needed. The routes and road defects will NOT be marked.  Participants are responsible for their own navigation.  Access to Cue Sheets, RideWithGPS App and GPS files will be provided to the participants.