Fourth annual 26 mile intermediate ride for Marathon Sunday
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This ride is to honor those that will be running in the NYC Marathon on this same day.
We did this the last 3 years so let's do it again. Last year (2015), 17 riders started with 11 of us finishing the entire 26+ miles. In 2014, 24 started with 7 finishing. In 2013, 16 started with 6 finishing. So each year, we have more riders completing the entire ride. Let's see if we can get a larger group to finish this year. Here is a link to last year's ride:
https://www.meetup.com/njmountainbiking/events/226300743/
And a link to the 2014 marathon ride:
https://www.meetup.com/njmountainbiking/events/215131042/
And the 2013 marathon ride:
https://www.meetup.com/njmountainbiking/events/147997782/
This is really 2 rides: one at Deer Park and one at Stephens. Our rides are normally no drop rides but because we have to cover a long distance, if you have a major mechanical or are lagging way behind, we may have to drop you so be sure to bring maps of the parks so you can find your own way. Our pace won't be blazing, but moderate and steady with only a few stops to regroup.
DON'T FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR ON SATURDAY NIGHT!
Meet at 8:45 am.
First ride starts at 9:00 am.
We'll do Deer Park first followed by Stephens. (DON'T DRIVE TO THE NORMAL DEER PARK PARKING LOT!!!! PARK AT STEPHENS!!! SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW.)
Park at the big gate at Stephens. We can access both parks from there and return to the cars for water and food and a quick break in between rides.
ONCE AGAIN, DON'T FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR ON SATURDAY NIGHT! If you forget, you'll be an hour early! So our 9 am start is really 10 am on the previous day's time.
Directions from Route 80 West bound:
Take Exit 25 (Route 206 N toward Stanhope/Newton)
Take the first right toward International Trade Center/Waterloo Village
Follow the exit ramp around in a loop and make the first right on Continental Drive
At the stop sign at the end of Continental Drive, turn left on Waterloo Road
Follow Waterloo Road for roughly 2 miles. During this 2 miles, you will pass Waterloo Village, the Boy Scout Camp entrance, and go under the Route 80 overpass. Kinny road will be on the left. I'm not sure if there is a street sign. Turn left there, drive over the small bridge and park near the big gate on the left. Don't block the gate unless you want to risk getting a ticket!