First Annual JORBA Bike Festival
Posted: August 13th, 2008 by Karl Rosengarth
When: September 13th, 2008, 10:00 a.m. until ?
Where: Waterloo Concert Field adjacent to Allamuchy and Stephens State Parks, NJ.
Why: The goal of the “fest” is to promote responsible trail stewardship and cycling advocacy and awareness in New Jersey.
Wuzzupwidat?
- Free admission.
- Guided trail rides in Allamuchy, Deer Park and Stephens State Park for all skill levels, including women only rides and a kids ride.
- A Poker Run sponsored by Cycle Craft with a $500 Gift Card as Grand Prize.
- A massive raffle, your local Bike Shops have outdone themselves! Grand Prize: Giant XTC hardtail, others prizes TBA.
- Pro demonstration by trials legend and local NJ rider Jeff Lenosky.
- A guided Mountain Bike Night Ride.
- Trail maintenance and trail building demonstrations by a certified JORBA Trail Wookie
- “Skinny” contest!
- Skills clinics for all ages by Cycle Works’ own John Nichols.
- Demo trailers from Giant, Specialized, Trek,(more TBA).
- Shop vendors with lots of great deals.
- Meet and greet State and County Park representatives.
- Kids events including bike decorating contest and kids race.
For more information and the latest updates on the NJ Bike Fest, visit bikefest.jorba.org.
