Routes

The Ramapo Rally Offers 6 Different Rides: 12 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles, 62 miles, 100 miles, and 125 miles

The Rally routes were revised by our Rally team. We tweaked them a little while still keeping them safe and scenic. There will be scheduled led group rides for the 12-mile and 25-mile routes. The 100-, 125-, 62-, and 50-mile routes will have BTCNJ marshals riding the routes and assisting participants. All routes are marked with arrows and signs. Due to changes in road conditions, road construction, or closures, etc, last-minute changes may be needed to some of the routes. Make sure that you have to latest cue sheets and GPS files.

Check back at this site periodically for additional information such as route information, ride schedules, and GPS files. The GPS files will be available 1 week before the event.

Route Descriptions for the 2018 Ramapo Rally

12-mile route is a ride on quiet streets with rolling hills and is ideal for families with small children, has 1 rest stop with food, hydration, and a bike mechanic.

25-mile route is a rolling-hills ride that mostly covers quiet neighborhood streets from Mahwah to Franklin Lakes has 1 rest stop with food, hydration, and a bike mechanic.

50-mile route is rolling has 3 rest stops with food, hydration, and bike mechanics.

62-mile route is moderately hilly has 3 rest stops with food, hydration, and bike mechanics. This route takes you through Denville, Kinnelon, Boonton, and Montville.

100-mile (century) is a hilly and demanding ride has 4 rest stops with food, hydration, and bike mechanics. It is challenging, and please do not make this your first century ride.

125-mile route challenge shares the same route as the 100-mile ride but adds an additional 25-mile loop at the end. This route is very hilly has 5 rest stops with food, hydration, and bike mechanics. This route should only be attempted by very experienced cyclists.

Suggested Ride Start Times for the 2018 Ramapo Rally

All participants will be able to start their rides at the time of their convenience as long as they can make it back to the start site by 4:30 pm.

We strongly suggest following the schedule. All riders should plan on returning to the start site by 4:30 pm.

START TIME	ROUTE MILES	ARROWS COLOR	BTCNJ CATEGORY	SUGGESTED AVERAGE SPEED	RIDE DESCRIPTION	APPROX. ELEVATION GAIN/MAX SLOPE
7:15 AM	125	YELLOW	A* – A – B* – B	14+ MPH	PACE: Moderate to Very Intense / TERRAIN: Hilly to Moderately Hilly	6413′ / 8.5%
7:30 AM	100	YELLOW	A* – A – B* – B	14+ MPH		5028′ / 8.5%
8:00 AM	62	GREEN	A* – A – B* – B	13+ MPH	PACE: Moderate to Intense / TERRAIN: Hilly to Moderately Hilly	2919′ / 7.7%
8:30 AM	50	PINK	B – C* – C	11+ MPH	PACE: Moderate / TERRAIN: Rolling	1771′ / 6.4%
9:00 AM	25	ORANGE	C*	11 – 13 MPH	PACE: Tour to Moderate / TERRAIN: Rolling to Moderate	1053′ / 6.2%
9:15 AM	25	ORANGE	C–D	8 – 11 MPH	PACE: Tour to Moderate / TERRAIN: Rolling to Moderate	1053′ / 6.2%
9:30 AM	12	PURPLE	C–D– Family	8 – 11 MPH	PACE: Tour to Moderate / TERRAIN: Rolling to Flat	461’/ 5.3%

*** All 125 and 100 mile riders are required to be on the road before 8 am. ***

*** All 62 mile riders are required to be on the road before 9 am. ***

*** All 50 mile riders are required to be on the road before 10:30 am. ***

*** SPECIAL NOTE: 125 mile riders must reach the intersection of Pulis Ave and Campgaw Rd (Approximate mile marker 96.5) prior to 2:00 in order to continue the route. After 2:00 all riders will be routed back to Campgaw. ***

Group Rides for the 2018 Ramapo Rally

The 12- and 25-mile routes will have official BTCNJ Ride Leaders. The groups will leave from the upper parking lot area at the times listed above. When you check in, you can get further information about when and where the BTCNJ Ride Leader groups will be leaving. Be sure to get there at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
Participants who are uneasy following a cue sheet are suggested to ride with the group and follow the Leaders.
The 50-, 62-, 100-, and 125-mile routes will have BTCNJ marshals riding the routes and assisting participants, but they will not officially lead the groups.
Participants may ride alongside BTCNJ marshals, but they are encouraged to ride at their own pace and manage rest stop times at their preference.

Route Short Cuts

In case you cannot or do not want to complete the entire route here are some Short Cuts to avoid some of the miles or hills. These short cuts are not marked with road arrows but are very easy to follow.

Short Cuts

“Ride with GPS” Links

Since there may be last minute changes to the routes due to road construction or closures the URL links will only become available to the public 1 week before the Ramapo Rally.

DISTANCE – ARROWS	LINK TO RIDE WITH GPS ROUTES
125 Miles – YELLOW	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28257123
100 Miles – YELLOW	https://ridewithgps.com/routes28257115
62 Miles – GREEN	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28257111
50 Miles – PINK	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28257091
25 Miles – ORANGE	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28257085
12 Miles – PURPLE	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28257061

GPS Navigation

For information on how to download and install the files to your Garmin units or how to use Ride with GPS mobile app, visit the Ride with GPS Help page.

NOTE:

To use the Ride with GPS app on your smart device you must have already signed up for a Free – Starter, Basic or Premium account.
BTCNJ members are entitled to use BTCNJ’s Club Account for these routes and will be able to get voice turn by turn navigation.

Rest Stop Information

REST STOPS – HOURS OF OPERATIONS
TOWN	ADDRESS	FROM	TO
RAMSEY	RAMSEY Eric Smith School – 73 Monroe Street, Ramsey, NJ Utilized by 50M, 25M, and 12M routes Outbound and 125M route Inbound	9:00 AM	11:30 AM
RAMSEY		1:00 PM	2:45 PM
KINNELON	KINNELON Borough Hall – 130 Kinnelon Road, Kinnelon, NJ Utilized by 125M, 100M, and 62M routes Outbound	8:00 AM	12:00 AM
DENVILLE	DENVLLE Gardner Field – 32 Savage Road, Denville, NJ Utilized by 125M, 100M, and 62M routes Inbound and Outbound	9:30 AM	2:30 PM
POMPTON LAKES	POMPTON LAKES Hershfield Park – 17 Hershfield Park Place, Pompton Lakes, NJ Utilized by 125M, 100M, and 62M routes Inbound and 50M route Outbound and Inbound	10:00 AM	4:00 PM

Approximate Rest Stop Mile Markers
	RAMSEY	KINNELON	DENVILLE	POMPTOM LAKES
125-Mile Route	102	26	47 and 67	88
100-Mile Route		26	47 and 67	88
62-Mile Route		20	32	54
50-Mile Route	9			24 and 41
25-Mile Route	9
12-Mile Route	6

All miles listed are approximate. Depending on your cycling computer, the actual mileage will vary.

REST STOP LOCATIONS

TOWN	ADDRESS
RAMSEY	RAMSEY Eric Smith School – 73 Monroe Street, Ramsey, NJ Utilized by 50M, 25M, and 12M routes Outbound and 125M route Inbound
KINNELON	KINNELON Borough Hall – 130 Kinnelon Road, Kinnelon, NJ Utilized by 125M, 100M, and 62M routes Outbound
DENVILLE	DENVLLE Gardner Field – 32 Savage Road, Denville, NJ Utilized by 125M, 100M, Outbond & Inbound, and 62M route Outbound
POMPTON LAKES	POMPTON LAKES Hershfield Park – 17 Hershfield Park Place, Pompton Lakes, NJ Utilized by 125M, 100M, and 62M routes Outbound and 50M route Outbound & Inbound
MAHWAH	CAMPGAW Lodge – 200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah, NJ

Even though all the routes are marked with arrows and with additional signage at some intersections, there is always a chance that you may make a wrong turn. The above addresses with hyperlinks will help you to get back on your intended route. Make sure that you set your smartphone’s navigational app to Bike or Walk mode. All riders are advised to keep this information handy.