Juneteenth 117K Populaire
When: Saturday, June 17, 2023, 7:00am
Start: Dunkin', 431 Harmony Rd, Gibbstown, NJ
Description: The journey toward freedom is at the heart of the story of the United States. Plymouth Rock, The Revolutionary War, The Emancipation Proclamation, Juneteenth, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 were all major milestones on that unfinished and arduous pursuit of liberty and justice for all. On June 17, 2023, - two days before "Juneteenth" - The NJ Randonneurs will honor that pursuit by visiting one of the many routes taken by enslaved Americans to achieve freedom. This flat 117km Populaire visits Underground Railroad sites in Woolwich, Marshalltown, Salem and Springtown / Othello NJ. Join us for a celebration of the historic endurance, determination, and desire for freedom that this holiday represents. Time Limit: 7H 48M
Fee: $15
Start: Dunkin', 431 Harmony Rd, Gibbstown, NJ
Description: The journey toward freedom is at the heart of the story of the United States. Plymouth Rock, The Revolutionary War, The Emancipation Proclamation, Juneteenth, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 were all major milestones on that unfinished and arduous pursuit of liberty and justice for all. On June 17, 2023, - two days before "Juneteenth" - The NJ Randonneurs will honor that pursuit by visiting one of the many routes taken by enslaved Americans to achieve freedom. This flat 117km Populaire visits Underground Railroad sites in Woolwich, Marshalltown, Salem and Springtown / Othello NJ. Join us for a celebration of the historic endurance, determination, and desire for freedom that this holiday represents. Time Limit: 7H 48M
Fee: $15
NOTE: Brevets are a long-distance cycling event for riders with experience riding on public roads. These events are NOT races! As organizers our goal is to provide you with a reasonably suitable route, some support, and information before and during the event to help you have a safe and successful day. However, the rides take place on public roads that are open to all traffic; therefore, we cannot eliminate all hazards or risks.
Your responsibility is to show up in appropriate physical condition for completing the event with a bicycle in good working condition, comply with all traffic laws, comply with the requirements of RUSA and NJ Randonneurs, including rules governing lighting and reflective clothing, respect the rights of all other users of the route, and plan for the possibility of you not being able to finish the ride. Although we cannot eliminate the risks, you can click on the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BELOW for some recommendations on reducing them.
Your responsibility is to show up in appropriate physical condition for completing the event with a bicycle in good working condition, comply with all traffic laws, comply with the requirements of RUSA and NJ Randonneurs, including rules governing lighting and reflective clothing, respect the rights of all other users of the route, and plan for the possibility of you not being able to finish the ride. Although we cannot eliminate the risks, you can click on the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BELOW for some recommendations on reducing them.