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Covered Bridges Ride

When:
Sunday, October 8, 2023, 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Where:
(TIN) Tinicum Park: Erwinna, PA; River Road (Rte 32) just South of Frenchtown NJ bridge
963 River Rd
Upper Black Eddy, PA  18972

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
RICK JAMES
 
Bruce Salkovitz
Category:
Other Event
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Proceeds support the CBBC Grant Program
Rain or shine event.
Registrations are non-refundable.
Registration cannot be deferred.

Note: Roadways on the Covered Bridges Ride are NOT closed to vehicular traffic. The local police WILL enforce traffic laws INCLUDING issuing tickets to bicyclists who impede traffic or ignore stop signs and other traffic control devices. Please be respectful of traffic and other cyclists and ride safely and predictably.
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Covered Bridges Ride
The 42nd Covered Bridges Ride

This is THE premier cycling event in scenic Bucks County. Held each year on a beautiful Sunday with the gorgeous fall colors shouting out, the CBR, as our members call it, is our best event ever.

You have FIVE great routes to choose from -- the family-friendly 20 or 30 mile route (uses the towpath along the Delaware river, which is a fine-cinder and hard packed dirt trail, for part of these routes), or the hillier 35, 55 or 65 mile rides (all on paved roads) -- plus plenty of great food.
Travel through up to six historic covered bridges.

Fatter tired bikes work best on the cinder-based paths for the 20-30 mile route, which visits one covered bridge. All rides conclude with a Grande Finale Picnic.



 

Rides start and end at Tinicum Park, along the shores of the Delaware River. Join 1,500+ riders from all over the northeastern United States who come to ride through some of the most beautiful areas in this part of the country.

For registration info, visit our Registration page. Or go directly to online registration. Have a question about the ride? Read our FAQ.

 eBikes are welcome at the Covered Bridges Ride!

Still have a question? Click Here

 

Start and Finish Information:

The ride starts and ends at Tinicum Park on Rt. 32 (963 S River Rd, Erwinna, PA 18920 )

Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Please do NOT check in before then, and please wait until the times below to start your ride. Ride services like food stops, SAG support, and safety services will begin as follows:

Route START Windows:

  • 65-mile route - Opens 8:00 am – Closes 9:00am
  • 55-mile route - Opens 8:30 am – Closes 9:30am
  • 35-mile route - Opens 9:00 am – Closes 10:00am
  • 30-mile route - Opens 9:30 am – Closes 10:30am
    • 20-mile route - Opens 9:30 am – Closes 10:30am

NOTE: Sept. 11 2021: The flat family friendly 20 mile route to the Bulls Island rest stop will be open. The flat family friendly 33 mile ride will not be avilable due to storm damage from hurricane Ida.

https://www.facebook.com/delawareandraritancanalstatepark

https://www.njparksandforests.org/parks/drcanalstatepark.html
UPDATE: May 2023 - Lower Creek Road has been paved. The 30 mile route will be available!!

 

Please depart within one hour of the start time to ensure that you complete the route before services end at 3:00pm; please plan your return accordingly. Riders not on the road before the closing time will not be allowed to depart on the route and will be requested to ride a shorter route.

Lunch is served at the end, in lovely Tinicum Park, from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

All services end at 3:00; please plan your return accordingly.

 

GPS Files & Cue sheets

Files for use with a GPS enabled bike computers will be shared via email with registered riders just before the ride, once online registration closes.

The GPS files will not be available in the park the day of the ride.

Cue sheets will be available at registration in the park. 

Cue sheets will not be shared online at any other time.  

 

Safety Rules and Guidelines:

All participants must wear a bike helmet. All participants must obey local traffic laws and law enforcement professionals. Failure to do so can result in fines and tickets. Ride single-file when encountering traffic or when being passed by another rider. Never ride more than two abreast at any time and never cross the (yellow line) center of the roadway. Ride smart! Ride Safe!

 


Food, Glorious Food!

All that pedaling can work up a hunger! Good thing our rest stops are well-stocked with snacks, fresh fruit, water, sports drinks, home-made baked goods and other treats. Our Grand Finale Lunch (11:30-3:00) features something for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike! Rest stop hours:

CBR is a CUP FREE event.

Bring a water bottle! No cups will be available at rest stops or in the park at lunch.

 

 

REST STOP HOURS:

  • Bulls Island 20 mile routes: Open 9:30am - Closes 2:00pm
  • Pipersville 33, 55 & 65 mile routes Opens 9:30am - Closes 2:00pm
  • Weisel Youth Hostel 55 & 65 mile routes Opens 9:30am - Closes 1:00pm
  • Durham-Nox Elementary/55 & 65 mile routes Opens 9:00am - Closes 11:00am

 

Hills, Glorious Hills!

It's Bucks County. It's hilly here. While the 20 & 33 mile routes are flat, the other routes follow hilly terrain.

  • 35-mile route: ~ 2,300 feet
  • 55-mile route: ~ 3,500 feet
  • 65-mile route: ~ 4,400 feet

Thanks to Local Bike Shops for Your Support!



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