33rd Annual Ramapo Rally Bicycle Tour
 The BTCNJ (Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey) Ramapo Rally is the premier bicycling event in northern New Jersey.
Last year’s event in June had over 1200 participants. This year's ride again includes rides for families of all ages (12 miles) as well as more challenging 25, 45, 62, century (100 mile) and ultra-century (125 mile) rides through the Highlands in Morris County. The shorter rides occur in Bergen County. A portion of the proceeds supports the activities of Camp Sunshine, a local facility for multiply- disabled children and young adults.
Please join us on Sunday August 15th for the 33rd Annual Ramapo Rally Tour () cycling event starting at Campgaw Mountain County Park in Mahwah NJ. Rides range from a 12 mile family ride to more challenging 25, 45, 62, and very challenging 100 and 125 mile routes. The list of towns in the Rally routes includes (alphabetically) Allendale, Bloomingdale, Boonton, Butler, Chester, Denville, Franklin Lakes, Kinnelon, Long Valley, Mahwah, Mt. Olive, Mountain lakes, Montville, Oakland, Pequannock, Pompton Lakes, Ramsey, Randolph, Riverdale, Rockaway, and Wayne.
The longer rides extend to the lake and hill country of Northern and Western New Jersey. The very challenging 125 mile ride extends as far as Schooley’s Mountain Park in western Morris County.
Anyone interested in learning more about the event and registering should go to RAMAPORALLY.COM
Individuals registering by August 1st will receive a free Camelbak Chilli thermal water bottle and a chance to win an all expense paid VBT (VBT.COM) bicycle trip to the Tuscany area of Italy. Online and mail registration closes August 10th, 2010. Pre-registration by August 1 is $25.00 for BTCNJ members and $30.00 for non-members. Pre-registration after August 1 is $30.00 for BTCNJ members and $35 for non-members. Day of event registrations is $35.00.
Day of event registration and pre-registration sign-in starts at 7:00 AM. Century and ultra-century riders must depart by 8:00 AM. The routes close at 5:00 PM and sweep vehicles will pickup straggling rides to insure that they are back by that time.
Routes are clearly marked and some rides will be led by BTCNJ ride leaders. Routes are supported by SAG vehicles that provide assistance to cyclists with mechanical or physical problems. Cue sheets (turn-by-turn directions) are provided for all routes. Rest stops are situated along the routes and provide cyclists with drinks, snacks and restrooms. A post ride lunch is included in the fee.
For more information contact: Joel Ringer 201 475-1533
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