Dirty Jersey - NJ

This name is so good we wonder why no one thought of it before…  It works on so many levels:

up to 43 miles of Gravel/Dirt Roads & Trails in the State of New Jersey
Your Kit will certainly be filthy when you finish
And then there are all the jokes about Jersey in general; thanks Joe Piscopo…

In summary, this is an all-day ride for the Full Course at ca 112 miles (39% unpaved) with more than 7300’ of climbing (according to Ride With GPS).  The Short(er) Course is 86 miles (45% unpaved) with more than 4700' of climbing according to Ride With GPS).  Both courses feature instances of single track on the Capoolong Trail, which have exposed rocks and roots.  

The ride, conducted as a Randonnée starts and finishes at V5 Cycles in Flemington, and travels through Hunterdon, Morris, and Somerset Counties.  These are courses that should make the adventurous quite happy. 

The course will not be marked but we will provide cue sheets & GPS Files

There are no aid stations, but we designed the course to hit many well-placed stores and restaurants, where you can purchase food and beverages.  A Camelback is suggested for riders on the full course, since some of the stores will not open early enough for you to hit them.  

Post ride food and beverages (beer, water & soft drinks) will be provided.  

The unpaved roads and trails are suitable for bikes with wider tires.  Since the roads have a lot of washboarding this year, 35mm or wider are suggested).

This is a ride, and not a race, and the roads are open to normal vehicular traffic, so you are expected to obey all rules of the road.  

Riders will start in an “At Will” manner; you choose your start time in the designated time period Full Course: 7:00AM - 7:30AM and Short(er) Course 7:30 - 8:00AM.  The courses close at 7:30 PM (sunset is at 8:30 PM); all riders must be finished by this time.  

Rules: 

All entries are final; no refunds. Entries are not transferable.  Please don't ask.The ride is a self-supported RandonnéeThe Courses will not be marked, but riders will have access to GPS Files & Cue SheetsThere are stores and restaurants on the course where you can purchase beverages & foodThe 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.All Merchandise Sales are final; we cannot guarantee exchanges.  Items not picked up at the event may be shipped to you at your expense.All participants are required to register and check in prior to the ride.  In consideration for entry, all participants must 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 safetyHelmets are required to be worn at all times participants are on the bikeParticipants should ride in a safe and courteous manner; please stay to the right, except when passing. You will be riding on country roads; assume there is gravel in every turn.  Be aware that some sections of the roads and trails are rough and or technical.   Stay up to date by signing up for our mailing list, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter and Instagram.