This is the fourth of four Introductory Gravel Rides, the Graduation Ride: This is a moderate length Trail Gravel ride = Ideal for all riders. This route is almost 90/10 gravel/road along the D&R Canal. We will plan to stop/regroup at each road crossing and after the two large blue stone crossings. There will be a coffee/lunch/rest stop at mile 17.2 (Tino's Pizza). The Ride Leaders will treat all riders to pizza and beverage! After the break, we will take the Kingston Trail for about two miles before rejoining the D&R Canal trail for the return to the start point. Again, this will not be a hammer fest as we will try to improve on the skills learned on the earlier rides and enjoy the early spring sites along the canal. More seasoned riders will be allowed to go off the front after the break if they so choose
Distance/Elevation: 33 miles/364 feet
Ride Location: Parking Lot C, Colonial Drive, Colonial Park, Sommerset, NJ
Meet-up Time: 8:30 AM Roll-out Time:9:00 AM
Ride Category: C
Ride Leader: Kenneth Solomon / Michelle Pierce
Parking Instructions: Ride Location
GPS Ride Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48869889
Cancellations: Check the MTCCNJ Rides & Activities WhatsApp chat group (members only) for last minute updates or the Major Taylor Cycling Club of New Jersey private Facebook Group, for everyone else.
COVID-19: To minimize the spread of the virus we ask that all register from the website to avoid a paper sign in sheet at the start of the ride.
REQUIREMENTS:
All riders must register for the ride. Let's roll out on time by registering before you arrive. This helps to quicken the check in process.
Event Rules
Please be sure to wear your club kit, bring your helmet, a spare inner tube, CO2 cartridge, bike pump, cell phone and identification.