Tour de Tuckahoe/Gravel Grinder

Sponsored by Tuckahoe Bike Shop

The first 100 pre registered riders will receive a free Tuckahoe Gravel Grinder pint glass.

The 2024 Tour de Tuckahoe Gravel Grinder  will be held on Saturday, Sep 14th. The ride will begin and end at Ludlam Island Brewery. 

Course Details:

We will have two fun routes to choose from; 64 Mile and 37 Mile that roll through scenic gravel, mixed terrain and flowing single and doubletrack roads. You'll pass through the 21,320-acre of the Belleplain State Forest, the scenic meadows of the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, and a all NEW section running through Atlantic County Park then back to Ludlum Island Brewery. If this sounds like your kind of challenge, come ride with us!

Course Files:

Course files will be posted and emailed to all riders once we get final approval.

Bike/Tire Choice:

We strongly suggest a minimum of a 32mm tire.  Gravel bikes, CX bikes, Mountain bikes, and Fat bikes are all welcome. Please abide by all state and local traffic laws on this route, we ask that you ride respectfully and safely to make sure everyone has an awesome ride. This is a self supported ride so riders should bring tubes, patch kits, CO2 etc. We will have a mechanic at the start of the ride for any last minute adjustments. REMEMBER THIS IS A RIDE NOT A RACE!!!

Pre Ride:

There will be coffee and food available at the Brewery.

Pre Registration:

The first 100 pre registered riders will receive a free Tuckahoe Gravel Grinder pint glass.

Registration:

Registration check in will be from 7 to 8:45am at Ludlam Island Brewery. 

Day of registration will be available for $60 (cash only)

All entries are final and non transferable. 

Tour de Tuckahoe Gravel Grinder is a rain or shine ride and no refunds are offered.

Schedule:

07:30 a.m. Registration opens

08:45 a.m. Riders meeting

09:00 a.m. Ride starts

11:30 p.m. - After ride event

Aid Stations:

There are 2 aid stations along the 64 and 37 mile loop and will be well stocked with goodie’s, water, and hydration.

After Ride Event:

This year's Tour de Tuckahoe Gravel Grinder starts and ends at the All NEW Ludlam Island Brewery. Yep everyone's welcome to come hang with us after a hard day of riding. Ludlam Island Beers will be on tap along with food for that post ride refueling.

Parking:

There is plenty of parking in the grass field next to Ludlam Island Brewery were the ride starts & finishes. Volunteers will be there to help. There will be NO PARKING permitted along Rt 610 Dennisville-Petersburg Rd.

Porta Potty: 

Will be available in the Ludlam Island Brewery parking lot.

Directions and Parking:

Ludlam Island Brewer

2051 Dennisville-Petersburg Rd

Woodbine, NJ 08270

Please abide by all state and local traffic laws and be courteous to residents and other business owners in the area. 

Mandatory Gear:

1. Bike helmet. In addition we strongly recommend.

2. Food and/or drink sufficient for whichever distance you elect to ride. Note: There will be a 2 aid stations on each of the 64 & 37 mile routes.

3. Spare tubes, patch kit, and tire boots, as well as a CO2 / air pump. These are important.

4. Bike Multi-tool

5. Cell phone

6. GPS unit or bike computer.

Lodging: 

If you are looking to stay overnight and make a weekend of it, Belleplain State Forest has campsites, group sites, and cabin rentals.

Be on of the first 100 pre registered riders to receive this free Tuckahoe Gravel Grinder pint glass.

Thanks to

Tuckahoe Bike Shop

Ludlam Island Brewery

New Jersey Fish and Wildlife

Belleplain State Forest

Atlantic County Park