2024 Calendar of Regional Events – PA/NJ/DE

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This calendar is presented by Suburban Cyclists Unlimited, and lists recreational bicycle events that take place in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, and start within approximately 150 miles of Horsham, Montgomery County, PA. The events listed on this website have been announced by their organizers — SCU does not predict dates based on the prior year's calendar. Two-day events are Saturday-Sunday and three-day events are Friday-Sunday unless marked otherwise. Dates are subject to change - please read the Disclaimer! All external links will open in one new browser window.

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February 2024

Sun. Feb. 25, 2024, Sourland Semi-Classic, V5 Cycles, Flemington, NJ. This is a 62-mi ride that explores the Sourland region of central New Jersey. There will be a few unpaved roads to go with the famous Sourland climbs and flats. No road markings or SAG; cue sheets, RideWithGPS App and GPS files will be provided to riders. Kermesse Sport

March 2024

March 16-17, 2024, Philly Bike Expo, PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA.

Sun. Mar. 24, 2024, Hell of Hunterdon, Princeton Elks Lodge, Blawenburg (Skillman), NJ. Cancelled due to flooded and closed roads! Ride 29, 54 or 78 mi on hilly, mixed surfaces (10-18% dirt, gravel, and hardscrabble). No road markings or SAG; cue sheets, RideWithGPS App and GPS files will be provided to riders. Kermesse Sport

April 2024

Sat. April 6, 2024, Icicle Metric, Cherry Hill Middle School, Elkton MD. Ride 13, 24 or 31 mi, or combine routes for up to 68 mi, covering moderately-hilly terrain west and north of Newark, DE. Indoor food stop. White Clay Bicycle Club (WCBC)

April 19 – 21, 2024, Face of America, from the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, to Gettysburg, PA. Ride 108-mi one-way with servicemen who have been severely injured in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. World T.E.A.M.

Sat. April 20, 2024, New Holland Bicycle Race & Ride #1, New Holland, PA. Ride 30 or 50+ mi in scenic Lancaster County with 2,000-4,500 ft of climbing.

Sun. April 21, 2024, Fleche Buffoon, New Hope Solebury Upper Elementary School, New Hope, PA. Ride 62 or 76 mi through Bucks County, PA and Hunterdon County, NJ. The challenging courses, entirely on paved roads, feature >10 steep climbs. No road markings or SAG; cue sheets, RideWithGPS App and GPS files will be provided to riders. Kermesse Sport

Fri.-Sat. April 26-27, 2024, Ocean to Bay Bike Tour, Bethany Beach, DE. Ride 1 or 2 days on flat terrain - Friday: 10 mi; Saturday: 30, 50, 62 or 100 mi. Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce

Sat. April 27, 2024, Bikes & Beers Hershey, Troegs Brewing, Hershey, PA. Ride 15, 30 or 45 mi. Registration includes two free beers and a souvenir pint glass.

Sun. April 28, 2024, Lu Lacka Wyco Hundo, Pittston, PA. Ride 40, 62, 75 or 100 mi on hilly, mixed surfaces.

Sun. April 28, 2024, Temple University Bike Tour, Philadelphia to Ambler, PA, one-way. Ride from Temple University Main Campus to Temple University Ambler, 22 mi. Transportation between campuses will be available, before or after the ride.

Sun. April 28, 2024, Tour de Franklin, Franklin High School, Franklin Township, NJ. Ride 5, 10, 25, 40 or 62 mi on-road through low-traffic central New Jersey, or on the scenic, unpaved D&R Canal Towpath. Or ride virtual. Benefits the Franklin Food Bank.

May 2024

Ride the SCU Summer Century on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Delaware Valley University! Join SCU and save $5 on registration!

Sat. May 4, 2024, Bikes & Beers Monmouth, Birdsmouth Beer, Monmouth County, NJ. Ride 15, 30 or 45 mi. Registration includes two free beers and a souvenir pint glass.

Sun. May 5, 2024, Brandywine Valley Roubaix, West Chester, PA. Ride 34 or 61 mi.

Sun. May 5, 2024, Cinco De Mayo Benefit Ride & Walk, Chester Valley Trail Parking Area, Exton, PA. Ride 25 or 50 mi on-road in scenic Chester County, or ride/walk up to 23-mi round-trip, out-and-back on the paved Chester Valley Trail. Benefits the Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports.

Sun. May 5, 2024, Pinelands Gravel, Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Southampton, NJ. Ride 52, 62 or 75 mi on relatively-flat terrain, with up to 32% on unpaved roads. "Due to the lack of road signs and poor cell phone signal reliability, use of GPS (downloaded and saved to your device in advance) is essential." Benefits the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Kermesse Sport

Sat. May 11, 2024, Adams Apple Bike Ride, Gettysburg, PA. Ride 3-5, 25, 50 (Northern or Southern loop) or 100 mi through scenic Adams County. Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce

Sat. May 11, 2024, Bike MS: Coast the Coast, Deal, NJ. Ride 25, 50, 75 or 100 mi on flat terrain. Catered lunch and beer garden at the finish. $250 minimum fundraising; benefits the National MS Society.

Sat. May 11, 2024, Cycling for Care, Budds KnP Farm, Pemberton, NJ. Ride 11, 20, 40, 66 or 100 mi on the scenic, low-rolling hills of Burlington County. Benefits the Cherry Hill Free Clinic.

Wed. May 15, 2024, Ride of Silence. Free events at worldwide locations including Philadelphia. Please see the event's website for the latest list of start locations. Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max.12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. 7:00pm ride start, but come early for the pre-ride dedication ceremony.

May 17-19, 2024, Lewisburg Spring Bike Weekend, Lewisburg, PA. Ride 15-80 miles in the scenic Susquehanna Valley of central PA, on your own or on group rides with leaders. All-inclusive registration includes cue sheets, meals, snacks, parties, and hotel accommodations with indoor pool. Sign up early – always sells out!

Sat. May 18, 2024, Amy's Ride/Run/Walk, The Park At 4th, Quakertown, PA. Ride 24 or 42 mi with optional Ghost Mountain hill challenge. Benefits pancreatic cancer research and patient support. Afterwards, stroll a few blocks to the Arts Alive Festival in downtown Quakertown.

Sat. May 18, 2024, Eagles Autism Challenge, Philadelphia, PA. Ride 10 or 30 mi. $500-$750 minimum fundraising.

Sat. May 18, 2024, Major Taylor Community Ride, Wilmington, DE. Ride one or more laps of the 1-mi Wilmington Grand Prix criterium race course, with a 30-minute time limit. Free, but registration is required. Part of the Wilmington Grand Prix.

Sat. May 18, 2024, Starrucca Crossing, Fleetville, PA. Ride 50, 75 or 100 mi, mostly on unpaved roads. "Due to the lack of road signs and poor cell phone signal reliability, use of GPS (downloaded and saved to your device in advance) is essential."

Sat. May 18, 2024, Tour De South Jersey: Terra Nonno Ride, Millville, NJ. Ride 15, 31 or 62 mi. "This will be a semi supported ride." Registration includes a complimentary glass of wine at Terra Nonno Winery.

Sun. May 19, 2024, Governor's Ride and Gran Fondo, Wilmington, DE. Ride 15 (escorted with Governor John Carney), 37 or 62 mi. Part of the Wilmington Grand Prix.

Sun. May 19, 2024, PA Hope Ride Against Cancer, Donegal Insurance Training Center, Marietta, PA. Ride 30, 60 or 100 mi on paved roads or 7.5-to-22 mi on the family-friendly flat paved river trail. $150 minimum fundraising; benefits the American Cancer Society.

Sun. May 19, 2024, She-Bikes, Rosenhayn, NJ. Ride 20, 35 or 50 mi at this women-only event. Presented by Evelyn Hill Cycling, a division of Tandems East.

May 24-27, 2024, Chestertown Weekend, Chestertown, MD. Formerly known as the Kent County Spring Fling. Ride 3 or 4 days, 11-to-100 mi per day, on the scenic, low-traffic Eastern Shore. Registration includes meals and lodging at Washington College. The Chestertown Tea Party Festival, within walking distance of Washington College, offers many non-bicycling activities for the entire family. Only 84 miles from Philadelphia. Baltimore Bicycle Club

June 2024

Ride the SCU Summer Century on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Delaware Valley University!

Register by June 29th to get a free SCU souvenir tote bag!

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The Gravel Grape Crusher, usually held in June, will not take place in 2024. Read the announcement on Facebook.

Sat. June 1, 2024, GLJ Legacy Ride, Stockton University, Galloway, NJ. Ride 12-, 30- or 62-mi out-and-back routes on flat terrain.

Sat. June 1, 2024, Gran Fondo Hincapie-Lehigh Valley, Valley Preferred Cycling Center (Trexlertown Velodrome), Breinigsville, PA. Ride 14, 52 or 78 mi.

Sat. June 1, 2024, St. Luke’s Hospice Bike Ride, Lehighton, PA. Ride 20 or 30 mi on the unpaved D&L National Heritage Trail. Benefits St. Luke’s Hospice.

Sun. June 2, 2024, ACS Bike-A-Thon, one-way to Ventnor, NJ from four start locations, 20-to-100 mi. Note new date and new end location. Start from Philadelphia at 6:30am and ride across the Ben Franklin Bridge. $200 minimum fundraising; benefits the American Cancer Society.

Sun. June 2, 2024, Go The Distance For Autism, Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ. Ride 3, 10 or 15 mi. Benefits the Alpine Learning Group, the Epic School, Garden Academy and REED Academy.

Sun. June 2, 2024, Tour de Belt, Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg Campus (HACC), Harrisburg, PA. This is a 20-mi bike tour of the PA Capital Area Greenbelt. Benefits the Capital Area Greenbelt Association

Sun. June 2, 2024, Tour de South Brunswick, South Brunswick High School, South Brunswick, NJ. Ride 4, 10 or 25 mi. Benefits the Education Foundation of South Brunswick Township.

June 5 – July 1, 2024, 9/11 National Memorial Trail Bike Tour. This 23-day, 1,077-mi scenic bike ride starts at the Pentagon Memorial, travels to the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, PA, then to Ground Zero NYC, and finishing back at the Pentagon Memorial. Riders may join for all or part of the tour. Average 50 mi/day on various trail surfaces.

Sat. June 8, 2024, Bikes & Beers New Jersey, Tonewood Brewing, Oaklyn, NJ. Ride 15, 30 or 45 mi. Registration includes two free beers and a souvenir pint glass.

Sat. June 8, 2024, Delaware Leap Frog Bicycle Tour, Felton, DE. Ride 32 or 63 mi on flat terrain. Downstate Delaware Striders & Riders

Sat. June 8, 2024, Million Dollar Bike Ride, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Ride 10, 32, or 72 mi. Benefits the Penn Medicine's Orphan Disease Center for research on 28 rare diseases.

Sat. June 8, 2024, Revolutionary Ramble, Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg, NJ. New start location for 2024! Ride 25, 35, 45, 70, or 100 mi. Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation

Sat. June 8, 2024, Tour de Lebanon Valley, Lebanon, PA. Ride 25-, 32 or 62-mi on-road, or ride 6-12 mi on the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail.

Sun. June 9, 2024, Farmland Ride, Flemington, NJ. Ride 15, 30, 45 or 62 mi through scenic Hunterdon County. Registration includes lunch catered by Blue Fish Grill. Benefits the Flemington Jewish Community Center.

Sun. June 9, 2024, French Creek Iron Tour, Kimberton Fire Company Fairgrounds, Phoenixville, PA. Ride 11-100 mi on-road or two gravel courses; all routes are rolling-hilly. Benefits the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust.

Sun. June 9, 2024, Ride to Fight Hunger, Spectra Labs, Rockleigh, NJ. Ride 3, 10, 25 or 50 mi. Benefits JFCS programs for homebound seniors, disabled individuals and disadvantaged families.

Sat. June 15, 2024, Bikes & Beers Dogfish Head, Dogfish Head Brewery, Milton, DE. Ride 15, 30 or 45 mi. Registration includes two free beers and a souvenir pint glass.

Sat. June 15, 2024, Juneteenth Freedom Day Ride, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ. Ride 35, 50 or 75 mi. Celebrate the Juneteenth Holiday with a ride through seven Mercer County towns, while viewing historical African American sites in the area.

Sat. June 15, 2024, Roll Stroll & Run, Souderton, PA. Ride 10, 20, 40 or 62 mi. Or ride virtual. Also 1km walk, 5km run/walk. Formerly known as the "Roll & Stroll". Benefits the Indian Creek Foundation.

Sat. June 15, 2024, Rotary Ride for the Community, Manheim Township Community Park, Lititz, PA. Ride 10, 21 or 43 mi through Lancaster County farmland; combine routes for a metric century. Benefits the Lancaster Sunrise Rotary.

Sat. June 15, 2024, Tour De South Jersey: Glasstown Brewing, Millville, NJ. Ride 15, 31, 45 or 62 mi. "This will be a semi supported ride." Registration includes a complimentary beer at Glasstown Brewing.

Sat. June 22, 2024, Bikes & Beers Chester County, Victory Brewing, Parkesburg, PA. Ride 15, 30 or 45 mi. Registration includes two free beers and a souvenir pint glass.

Sat. June 22, 2024, Propel 100, Kennedy Center, Willingboro, NJ. Ride 30, 50, 70, or 100 mi. Benefits Oncology Services at Virtua Health.

Sat. June 22, 2024, Jack O'Hollaren Wheels for Meals, Milton, DE. Ride 10, 25, 40, 63 or 100 mi. Benefits Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth.

Sat. June 29, 2024, Delaware Doublecross, Smyrna High School, Smyrna, DE. Ride one or two 31-mi loops in a figure-8 pattern on flat terrain. Ride both loops to double-cross Delaware in 62 total mi. White Clay Bicycle Club (WCBC)

Sat. June 29, 2024, Philly Ride for Life, SS Philip & James Church, Exton, PA. Ride 43 mi on-road or ride 10-45 mi on the Chester Valley Trail. Benefits Biking for Babies, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Sun. June 30, 2024, Biking For Brittany, Elizabethtown, PA. Ride 34 or 62 mi. Or ride virtual. New for 2024 - three timed Strava segments with prizes. Benefits Brittany’s Hope, a 501(c)3 non-profit aiding abandoned children.

July 2024

Ride the SCU Summer Century on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Delaware Valley University (new start location)!

Sat. July 13, 2024, SCU Summer Century, Delaware Valley University ("DelVal"), Doylestown, PA. New start location for 2024 - no uphill finish! Ride 33, 50, 62 or 100 miles in scenic Bucks County, PA and Hunterdon County, NJ. Register by June 29th to get a free souvenir tote bag! Join SCU and save $5 on registration! Accessible by public transportation - SEPTA regional-rail station at DelVal. Suburban Cyclists Unlimited (SCU)

Sun. July 21, 2024, Ben to the Shore Bike Tour, Philadelphia, PA, or Hammonton, NJ, to Atlantic City, NJ. Ride 30- or 65-mi one-way. Return transportation is available. $250 minimum fundraising; benefits the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation.

Sat. July 27, 2024, Spellbound Century, Mount Holly, NJ. This event is sold out! No day-of-event registration. Ride 20, 45, 65 or 100 mi. Rest stops are at farm markets where your (optional) purchases will be transported to the start location. TnT Cycling

August 2024

The Chocolate Tour, usually held in August, will not take place in 2024. Read the announcement on Facebook.

Sat. Aug. 3, 2024, The Nightmare Tour, Reinholds, PA. This is very challenging, scenic ride around the perimeter of Lancaster County and part of Berks County: 111, 177, 200, 225 mi or 24 hrs, with 8,900 to 22,000 ft of climbing. Pre-registration a week or more in advance is mandatory.

Sat. Aug. 10, 2024, Brake the Cycle of Poverty, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA. Ride 10, 25, 40 or 62 mi through Berks County. Benefits Friend, Inc. Community Services.

Sat Aug. 10, 2024, Great Big Group Ride for Pediatric Cancer, Schnecksville, PA. Ride 31 or 62 mi. Benefits Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley.

Sat. Aug. 10, 2024, Shorefire Century, Middletown High School, Middletown, DE. Ride 35, 65 or 100 mi on flat-to-gently-rolling terrain through scenic farmland in central Delaware. White Clay Bicycle Club (WCBC)

Sat. Aug. 10, 2024, Tiffany's Pink Pedal Ride, Hershey, PA. Ride 15, 32 or 62 mi through the scenic countryside of Dauphin and Lebanon counties. Benefits the Tiffany Lynn O'Donnell Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit supporting breast cancer research and care.

Sun. Aug. 18, 2024, Covered Bridge Classic, Lancaster County, PA. Ride 35-100 mi from up to seven start locations. Very scenic routes through Amish farmlands on rolling terrain with a few hills. Registration opens April 1, 2024. Benefits the Lancaster Bicycle Club’s Grant Program.

Sun. Aug. 18, 2024, Ramapo Rally, Campgaw Reserve, Mahwah, NJ. Choice of 6 routes: 12 – 125 mi; some routes have shortcut options. Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey (BTCNJ)

Sun. Aug. 25, 2024, Brandywine Tour, CF Patton Middle School, Kennett Square, PA. Ride 18 (with ride leaders), 35, 50, 66 or 100 mi on rolling-to-hilly terrain through scenic Chester and Lancaster Counties. Delaware Valley Bicycle Club (DVBC)

September 2024

Mon. Sept. 2, 2024 (Labor Day), Donut Derby, Valley Preferred Cycling Center (Trexlertown Velodrome), Breinigsville, PA. This is a 36-mi fun race with donut stops at mile-markers 12 and 24. Get a 3-minute time-credit for each donut eaten. Donut-adjusted time determines the winner. Lehigh Valley Cycling Club (formerly the Lehigh Wheelmen Association).

Mon. Sept. 2, 2024 (Labor Day), Labor Day Century, Irishtown Fire Company, New Oxford, PA. Ride 25, 50, 62 or 100 mi through scenic Adams and York Counties. Hanover Cyclers

Fri.-Sat. Sept. 6-7, 2024, BR2RB Bike-a-Thon, Quarryville, PA to Rehoboth Bay, DE. One-way rides on Saturday or Sunday: 50, 80, 100, 125 or 145 mi. Return transportation is provided. $150-$250 minimum fundraising; varies with ride distance. Benefits Black Rock Retreat.

Sat. Sept. 7, 2024, Amish Country Bike Tour, Legislative Mall, Dover, DE. Ride 16, 25, 50, 62 or 100 mi through central-Delaware's scenic and flat Amish countryside. All routes stop at the Amish Schoolhouse, where you’ll enjoy a slice of famous, locally-baked Amish pie.

Sun. Sept. 8, 2024, Bucks County Classic, Doylestown, PA. Professional races, amateur races, kids races, and a citizens bike parade, all circling the Doylestown Arts Festival.

Sun. Sept. 8, 2024, Never Forget Ride, Danielsville, PA. Ride 19 or 43 mi. Benefits the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Sun. Sept. 8, 2024, Scenic Schuylkill Century, AIM Academy, Conshohocken, PA. Ride 21-101 mi. All routes except 21-mi go through Valley Forge National Historic Park. Pizza party at the finish. Bicycle Club of Philadelphia (BCP)

Sun. Sept. 8, 2024, Women on Wheels Metric Century Joy Ride, Colonial Park, Somerset, NJ. Ride 62 mi. This is a women-only event! Major Taylor Cycling Club of New Jersey.

Sun.-Sat. Sept. 8-14, 2024, Keystone State Ride, Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, 400-mi one-way. Average 72-mi/day. Benefits Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center.

Sat. Sept. 14, 2024, Nicola Werner Challenge (a/k/a "NWC"), Chadds Ford, PA. Ride 20, 40, 70 or 100 mi  through scenic Chester County. Cue sheets, maps and GPS files will be available, but no road markings. Custom bike name plates will be provided to pre-registered riders. There is no registration fee. Donations for cancer research are encouraged.

Sat. Sept. 14, 2024, Tour de Farm New Jersey, Blairstown, NJ. Ride 22, 42, 45 or 64 mi.

Sun. Sept. 15, 2024, Breakthrough Challenge, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro, PA. Ride 12, 25 or 50 mi through the scenic, hilly, low-traffic Oley Valley. There is no fundraising minimum required to participate. Benefits Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center.

Sun. Sept. 15, 2024, Library IV Ride for the Sunshine Foundation, Library IV Restaurant, Williamstown, NJ. Ride 30 mi. Registration includes a complimentary post-ride buffet lunch at Library IV. Benefits the Sunshine Foundation.

Sun. Sept. 15, 2024, Three Creek Century, Penn Township Fire Department, Newville PA. Ride 20-103 mi on lightly-traveled roads along and over the scenic Conodoguinet, Yellow Breeches and Big Spring creeks, and optional challenges on South Mountain and Kings Gap State Park. Or ride on the unpaved Cumberland Valley Rail Trail. Benefits the Harrisburg Bicycle Club Grant Program.

Sat. Sept. 21, 2024, Bike MS: Country Challenge, Clinton, NJ. Ride 25 or 50 mi over rolling hills in Hunterdon County. Catered lunch and beer garden at the finish. $250 minimum fundraising; benefits the National MS Society.

Sat. Sept. 21, 2024, Bike the Brandywine, Chadds Ford, PA. Ride 25, 45 or 62 mi, rolling-hilly, through the beautiful Brandywine Creek Greenway and surrounding countryside. Benefits the Brandywine Conservancy.

Sat. Sept. 21, 2024, Bikes & Beers Cape May, Cape May Brewing, Cape May, NJ. Ride 15, 30 or 45 mi. Registration includes two free beers and a souvenir pint glass.

Sat. Sept. 21, 2024, Broad Creek Bike & Brew, Laurel, DE. Ride 15, 25, 50, 62 or 100 mi on scenic routes with flat terrain. After-ride party with live music and chicken BBQ. Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce

Sat. Sept. 21, 2024, Jersey Devil Metric Century, Thundergust Picnic Area of Parvin State Park, Centerton, NJ. Ride 32 or 63 mi through rural Cumberland and Salem counties on flat-to-gently-rolling terrain. No day-of-event registration. South Jersey Wheelmen

Sat. Sept. 21, 2024, RCDCU Bike To Fight Prostate Cancer, Franklin Township Community Center, Somerset, NJ. Ride 10, 30 or 50 mi through low-traffic, central New Jersey, including segments along the scenic Delaware & Raritan Canal. Benefits Renaissance Cyclists Defeating Cancer United (RCDCU)

Sat. Sept. 21, 2024, Ride for Trails, Gettysburg Recreation Park, Gettysburg, PA. Ride 13, 25 or 40 mi through the Gettysburg National Military Park, over the picturesque Sachs Covered Bridge and on scenic roads in Adams County. Registration includes a BBQ lunch. Benefits Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc. (HABPI), a non-profit group working to develop walking and bicycling trails in Adams County.

Sat. Sept. 21, 2024, Tour De South Jersey: Farmers & Bankers, Woodstown, NJ. Ride 15, 31, 45 or 62 mi. "This will be a semi supported ride." Registration includes a complimentary beer at Farmers & Bankers Brewing.

Sun. Sept. 22, 2024, #CaringForRare Cycling Event, Federal Twist Vineyard, Stockton, NJ. Ride 20 mi on the flat, unpaved towpath, or ride 31, 62 or 100 mi on-road in Hunterdon and Bucks Counties. Registration includes a post-ride picnic with wine-tasting and music. Benefits Avery's Hope, providing financial assistance to rare GI disease pediatric patients.

Sat. Sept. 28, 2024, Cycling For The Center, Asbury Park, NJ. Ride 20, 35 or 55 mi. Benefits The Center in Asbury Park, a 501(c)3 non-profit.

Sat. Sept. 28, 2024, Ride for the River, Riverfront Park, Pottstown, PA. Ride 4, 16 or 34 mi, primarily on the Schuylkill River Trail, with some on-road sections. Optional 4-mi hill challenge along the Hopewell Big Woods Trail. The event is held in conjunction with the free Sly Fox Can Jam Music Festival. Benefits Schuylkill River Greenways.

Sat. Sept. 28, 2024, Shoo-Fly Classic, Oley Fairgrounds, Oley, PA. Choice of 5 routes: 20-, 40- or 60-mi on-road, or 21- or 27-mi gravel, through the scenic Oley Valley. Berks County Bicycle Club

Sept. 28–29, 2024, Bike MS: City to Shore, Cherry Hill, NJ to Ocean City, NJ. Multiple start locations; ride 1 or 2 days: 25, 40, 75, 100, 150 or 175 mi total. $300 minimum fundraising; benefits the National MS Society.

Sun. Sept. 29, 2024, Bikes & Beers Philadelphia, Yards Brewing, Philadelphia, PA. Ride 15, 30 or 45 mi. Registration includes two free beers and a souvenir pint glass.

Sun. Sept. 29, 2024, Cycle 4 Awareness, Barnegat Light, Long Beach Island, NJ. Ride 5, 18 or 36 mi on flat terrain. Benefits the Beach Haven Beach Patrol.

Sun. Sept. 29, 2024, Twin Lights Ride, Highlands, NJ. Ride 15-to-100 mi. Benefits Bike New York.

October 2024

Thu.-Sun. Oct. 3-6, 2024, Tour de Pines, various start locations in the Pinelands National Reserve, NJ. Four consecutive, but not contiguous, single-day (loop) bicycle tours of the scenic, flat, low-traffic New Jersey Pinelands. This unusual, no-frills event has ride leaders, cue sheets, GPX files, and free access to the Ride with GPS app, but no road markings. Bring or buy your own food. Ride 1-4 days, with the leaders, or at your own speed. Benefits the Pinelands Preservation Alliance.

Sat. Oct. 5, 2024, Adamstown Dirty Dozen Hill Climb, Reinholds, PA. Ride 74 mi with 10,900-ft of climbing. Hill gradients of 13-to-20%, with 19 major climbs. There is also a separate event, 10-hill KOM (5,000 ft of climbing), with neutral travel between hills.

Sat. Oct. 5, 2024, Bike MS: Bike to the Bay, Dover, DE to Rehoboth Beach, DE (multiple start locations). Ride 25, 50, 75 or 100 mi. Catered lunch and beer garden at the finish. $300 minimum fundraising; benefits the National MS Society.

Sat. Oct. 5, 2024, Cumberland Valley TrailFest, Shippensburg Station, Shippensburg, PA. Choose from a 25-mi bike ride, half marathon, 5k race, 10-mi ramble, or free 1-mi run/walk. All events take place on the Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail. Beer garden, live music and food trucks. Benefits the Cumberland Valley Rail-to-Trails Council (CVRTC).

Sat. Oct. 5, 2024, Savage Century, W.L. Gore Facility, Newark, DE. Ride 20, 40, 80, or 100 mi with 1,000-7,500-ft of climbing. The major hills are on the 100-mi route. White Clay Bicycle Club (WCBC)

Sat. Oct. 5, 2024, Wit You Ride, Philadelphia to Lancaster, PA. This is a 1-way, 100-mi ride. Registration is free with $100 minimum fundraising. Free return transportation is provided. All riders receive free admission to the Wit You Rally the night before (a $50 value). Benefits Crush Childhood Cancer, a 501(c)3 providing support to families who have children battling cancer.

Sun. Oct. 6, 2024, Giro del Vino, White Horse Winery, Hammonton, NJ. Ride 25, 45 or 63 mi on flat terrain. Registration includes a post-ride glass of wine and a free souvenir wine glass. TnT Cycling

Sun. Oct. 6, 2024, Lake Loop, Hopatcong State Park, Landing, NJ. Ride 20, 40 or 62 mi. Bike, hike, or paddle. Benefits the Lake Hopatcong Foundation.

Sun. Oct. 6, 2024, rideATAXIA Philly, Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA. Ride 4, 8, 26 or 46 mi, or walk 1.4 mi. Benefits the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA).

Sat. Oct. 12, 2024, Brews Cruise, Pitman, NJ. Ride 25 mi, departing from the Endgrain Coffee at 10:00am, and ending at Merrimans Pub and Kelly Green Brewery. Each rider receives 2 free drink tokens for the post-ride festival with live music.

Sat. Oct. 12, 2024, New Holland Bicycle Race & Ride #3, New Holland, PA. Ride 30, 50+ or 82 mi in scenic Lancaster County with 2,000-6,000 ft of climbing.

Sat. Oct. 12, 2024, Ride for Life, Incarnation Church, Mantua, NJ. Ride 30 mi. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and benefiting the Choices of the Heart Pregnancy Center. No website; for additional information contact incarnationbikes@gmail.com

Sat. Oct. 12, 2024, River Towns Ride, Delaware City, DE, New Castle, DE, Wilmington, DE and Chesapeake City, Md. See the event website for many route options to visit up to four historic river towns. Ride 10-mi one-way or 18-62 mi round-trip, on-road and using the Markell Trail and the Castle Trail

Sun. Oct. 13, 2024, Covered Bridges Ride, Tinicum Park, Erwinna, PA. Enjoy the spectacular fall foliage of Central and Upper Bucks County! Check-back later for details. Central Bucks Bicycle Club (CBBC)

Sun. Oct. 13, 2024, JFCS Wheels for Meals, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ. Ride 3, 10, 25 or 50 mi. Benefits Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Mercer County (JFCS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-service agency.

Cancelled Sat. Oct. 19, 2024, Bike SONJ: Ride for Inclusion, Skillman, NJ 08558. Cancelled for 2024. Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ)

Sat. Oct. 19, 2024, Philly Bike Ride, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA. Ride 20-mi on the Schuylkill River Trail and on roads that will be closed to motor-vehicle traffic. All riders must start at 7:30am.

Wed.-Sun. Oct. 23-29, 2024, Gettysburg Loop Tour, Harrisburg, PA. This is a six-day, 200-mile journey through south-central Pennsylvania, with a two-day stop in Gettysburg. Benefits the 9/11 National Memorial Trail.

Oct. 25-27, 2024, Gettysburg Fall Bike Weekend, Gettysburg, PA. Ride 10-to-80+ mi on your own or group rides with leaders. Includes cue sheets, RideWithGPS.com online routing, meals, snacks, parties, and hotel accommodations. Proceeds benefit the National 9/11 Memorial Trail.

Sat. Oct. 26, 2024, Halloween Victory Tour, Victory Brewing Company, Parkesburg, PA. Ride 30 or 53 mi, almost-entirely on rural roads and bike paths. Routes are not suitable for road bikes. Velo Amis, a nonprofit 501(c)(3).

Sat. Oct. 26, 2024, Tour de Towpath, Cadwalader Park, Trenton, NJ. Held in conjunction with the Canal Festival - bike, run or walk on the unpaved D&R Canal Towpath.

Sun. Oct. 27, 2024, Oktoberfest Ride, Brass Collar Brewing Company, Souderton, PA. Ride 39 or 59 mi. Post-ride Oktoberfest festivities (food & drink) are included with registration. No road markings; however, cue sheets and GPS files will be provided, as well as free access to the RideWithGPS app. Kermesse Sport

Sun. Oct. 27, 2024, Tour de South Jersey: Ride the Tide With Slack Tide Brewing, Cape May Court House, NJ. Ride 15, 32 or 62 mi. "This will be a semi supported ride." Registration includes a complimentary beer at Slack Tide Brewing.

November 2024

Sat. Nov. 2, 2024, Guy Fawkes Day Ride, Bucks County Brewery, Pipersville, PA. Ride 28 or 49 mi on this unsupported ride. Post-ride Guy Fawkes Nights Festivities, including a free beer, are included with registration. No road markings; however, cue sheets and GPS files will be provided, as well as free access to the RideWithGPS app. Kermesse Sport

Sat. Nov. 2, 2024, Rehoboth Sunrise Rotary Bike Ride FUNdraiser, Milton, DE. Ride 16, 31 or 62 mi on flat terrain.

Sat. Nov. 2, 2024, Ride Along the River, Bulls Island Recreation Area, Stockton, NJ. Ride 18-mi round-trip on the mostly-flat towpath, a fine-cinder and hard-packed dirt trail. Benefits the non-profit Delaware Riverkeeper Network.

Thu. Nov. 28, 2024, Turkey and Tires Thanksgiving Day Bike Ride, Elk Township Recreational Park, Glassboro, NJ. Ride 15 or 25 mi. Even Kiel Racing

2025 Advance Notice

Sat. May 17, 2025, Wheels for Meals Lewes-Rehoboth Jack O'Hollaren Bicycle Ride, Lewes, DE. Ride 10, 25, 40, or 63 mi on flat terrain. Benefits Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth.

Sun. June 1, 2025, ACS Bike-A-Thon, one-way to Ventnor, NJ from four start locations, 20-to-100 mi. Start from Philadelphia at 6:30am, and ride across the Ben Franklin Bridge. $200 minimum fundraising; benefits the American Cancer Society.

Sat. June 28, 2025, Propel 100, Kennedy Center, Willingboro, NJ. Ride 12, 30, 50, 70, or 100 mi. Benefits Oncology Services at Virtua Health.

July 12-19, 2025, Ride for Runaways. This is a 500-mile, 7-day, one-way road ride, ending in Trenton, NJ. Registration includes bus to start, refreshment stops, roving and sweep vehicles, luggage forwarding and hotel stays, bike mechanic, banquet, picnic, and T-shirt. Benefits Anchor House.

Sun. Oct. 12, 2025, Covered Bridges Ride, Tinicum Park, Erwinna, PA. Central Bucks Bicycle Club (CBBC)