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8th Annual Tour de Pines Bicycle Tour

The 2012 Tour de Pines, sponsored by Pinelands Preservation Alliance, celebrates Pinelands Month in October with five consecutive single day bicycle tours of the New Jersey Pinelands.

The goal is twofold: to highlight the natural and historic features of the one million acres of the Pinelands, and to encourage New Jersey residents to get out and explore this unique environment.

[+ ZOOM] Tour de Pines riders ready to start the first ride of the week from PPA ©PPA

**REGISTRATION IS CLOSED**

Bicycle enthusiasts and Pinelands enthusiasts are invited to participate! See online registration form below.

The 2012 Tour de Pines will begin on Wednesday, October 10 at PPA's Bishop Farmstead in Southampton Township, traverse the length and breadth of the Pinelands National Reserve, and culminate at Whitesbog Village on Sunday, October 14.

Each day’s tour will range from approx. 40-55 miles per day, with average speeds of 11-13 mph, and begin and end at the same location.

[+ ZOOM] Tour de Pines heading out of Whitesbog ©PPA

The Tour de Pines is a voluntary, non-competitive, unsupported ride.
Participants are required to provide their own transportation, food and lodging
(recommendations will be provided with cue sheets).

Participants may elect to ride one, two or all days of the Tour.

CUE SHEETS WITH DIRECTIONS/MILEAGE FOR EACH RIDE ARE POSTED ON LINKS BELOW

Schedule: (all rides start at 9:00 AM)

Wed., Oct. 10: Cranberry Cruiser Loop (Medford, Kirby’s Mill, Brendan Byrne State Forest) 45 miles

Photos from last year

Thurs., Oct. 11: Heart of the Pines (Historic Chatsworth, Lake Oswego, Brenden Byrne State Forest, Wharton State Forest, Franklin Parker Preserve, Penn State Forest and Greenwood State Forest ) 49 miles

Photos from last year

Fri., Oct. 12: The Bridge to Nowhere (Belleplain State Forest, Port Norris, Maurice River Park) 56 miles

Photos from last year

Sat., Oct. 13: A Chair on Every Roof (Batsto Village, Wharton State Forest, Bass River State Forest, Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area, The House with the Chair on the Roof) 49 miles

Photos from last year

Sun., Oct. 14: Pinelands Discovery Loop (Historic Whitesbog Village, Brendan Byrne State Forest, Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area) 41 miles

Photos from last year

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REGISTRATION

Cost: FREE! If you wish to support this event, your donation is appreciated!

Pinelands Preservation Alliance is a local, grassroots organization and your gift would truly make a difference in our effort to protect New Jersey's Pinelands. We work to ensure that your bike rides through the beautiful scenery of the Pinelands will look and stay the same for generations to come!

****REGISTRATION IS CLOSED****

Information: Contact tour@pinelandsalliance or 609 859-8860 x24 for more information or to register.