The Sourland Conservancy is set to hold its 4th annual Sourland Spectacular bicycle rally on Saturday, September 12, 2015. The routes will begin and end at the Otto Kaufman Community Center on Skillman Road in Skillman.
The event will offer challenging routes for serious cyclists, as well as shorter alternatives for more casual bikers. Routes of 24 to 64 miles are planned, all of which include climbing, as the Sourland Mountain is beautiful, but not flat.
Coffee and snacks will be provided at registration. The designated rest stops along the routes will offer beverages, snacks and bathroom facilities. SAG services also will be provided.
Following the morning rides, bikers will join up for a gourmet picnic lunch, with brownie sundaes for dessert. All participants who register by August 28 will receive an insulated water bottle.
Riders may start between 7 and and 10 a.m. and should plan their start time so that they can finish the route in time for lunch at the Otto Kaufman Center. Those taking the 64-mile route should plan to start between 7 and 8 a.m. Those taking the 48-mile ride should start no later than 8:30 a.m., and those taking the shorter routes should get started before 10 a.m. Registration will remain open until 10 a.m.
Proceeds will benefit the Sourland Conservancy, a non-profit organization working to protect the ecological integrity, historical resources and special character of the Sourland Mountain region.
The registration fee is $45 per person online and $50 on the day of the event. The fee for children ages 12 to 16 is $25. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
To register or for more information, visit sourlandspectacular.com.
