Cycling NJ’s Largest Bicycle Event

Cyclists are getting excited to join in on the action as officials put the final touches on the Ramapo Rally, New Jersey’s largest bicycle event. Scheduled for Sunday, August 19 and starting from Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah, the Ramapo Rally is an annual cycling extravaganza that is New Jersey’s largest event.

With well-organized routes meandering through some of New Jersey’s beautiful countryside, replete with shaded lanes, idyllic farmsteads and reflecting ponds, the Ramapo Rally has become a 35-year old “must-ride” tradition for cyclists in the quad-state area.

Bike4BreastCancer presents The Piedmont Wine Challenge Bike Ride  leaving from DeJon Vineyard 5300 Hydes Rd  Hydes Maryland on September 15, 2012.

Routes consists of varying distances: 6 mile Family Ice Cream Ride, 25 Mile Pink Ribbon Ride, 62 mile Metric  Century and our Century Piedmont  Wine Challenge.  The routes will take you through Baltimore and Harford counties passing by historic towns, state parks and the wineries of the Piedmont Wine Trail.

Proceed raised will go to support the programs of The Active Survivor Network and The Red Devils.

Registration opens at 7 AM.  Marked routes, SAG, rest stops, cue sheets and maps provided.  Lunch will be served from 11 to 3.  Post Ride Party @ Dejon Vineyards w/ raffle 6:00-9:00pm.

Registration is $40 if pre-registered by September 2,  2012 and $45 after September 2, 2012 as well as on-site registration.  The Family fun ride is $10 per family member.

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Questions:  Contact Adele Snowman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Registration through active.com (Piedmont Wine Challenge presented by Bike4BreastCancer)

Get a workout, save money, and win prizes

Commuter Services of Pennsylvania is teaming up with the Harrisburg Bicycle Club and is challenging regional employers and commuters to participate in its fourth annual Bike to Work Week, May 14–May 18.

Commuters who ride their bicycle to work during the week will be entered to win a Bike Safety Pack valued at more than $25.  The employer with the greatest number of bicycling commuters will also be recognized.  To qualify, bicycle commuters should log their activity for Bike to Work Week at www.pacommuterservices.org.

Pennsylvania Safe Routes to School Resource Center website now has links to downloadable versions of the five bicycle education videos produced recently by PennDOT. The videos target children and young motorists and provide a teaching tool for anyone who conducts bicycle education. They are also a great resource for parents who are interested in bicycle safety.  The videos can be streamed from the website or downloaded for later viewing.  They are very well made and the last two listed are geared for people of all ages.

Before You Ride
Target audience: Elementary school students and their parents.
Description: This video covers such basics as bike selection, helmet fitting, bicycle safety checks, and securely parking a bike.