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Just wanted to post some information here about JORBA Fest.

As some of you maybe aware and some may not JORBA Fest is 23 days away!
The event will take place on Saturday September 12th (Rain date is Sept. 13)

For the details please visit: JORBA FEST INFO

Here is a preliminary schedule of what to expect at JORBA fest this year:


07:00 Vendor & Sponsor set up
08:00 Advanced Ride Sign Up
08:15 Advanced Technical Ride (4 hours, 20+ miles)
08:15 Women’s Advanced Ride (4 hours, 20+ miles)
08:45 Race Paced Ride (4 hours, 25+ miles)
09:00 Gates Open to Sponsor & Vendor Area!
09:00 Long Intermediate Rides Leave (2.5-3 hours, 12-15 miles) either Stephens SP or Deer Park
09:15 Short Intermediate Rides Leave (1.5-2 hours, 7-10 miles) either Stephens SP or Deer Park
09:15 1st Kids Ride (Team MTBNJ)
09:30 1st Beginner Ride by Bicycle-Pro (1 hour, 4 miles)
09:45 2nd Beginner Ride by Marty’s Reliable Cycle (1 hour, 4 miles)
10:00 3rd Beginner Ride by Cycle Craft (1 hour, 4 miles)
10:00 1st Cycleworks Skills Clinic
10:15 4th Beginner Ride by Cycleworks (1 hour, 4 miles)
10:30 Women’s Intermediate Ride (1-2 hours, 7 miles/4 mile option)
11:00 HUMAN VISE sponsored by Marty’s Reliable Cycle
11:15 Slow Ride Contest sponsored by Marty’s and Bicycle-Pro
12:00 Jeff Lenowsky Bicycle Demonstration sponsored by Cycleworks
12:00 2nd Cycleworks Skills Clinic
1:00 3rd Cycleworks Skills Clinic
1:00 Skinnies Contest sponsored by Cycle Craft
1:45 Long Intermediate Rides Leave (2.5-3 hours, 12-15 miles) either Stephens SP or Deer Park
2:00 Short Intermediate Rides Leave (1.5-2 hours, 7-10 miles) either Stephens SP or Deer Park
2:15 2nd Kids Ride (12-16 years) Team MTBNJ
2:30 3rd Kids Ride (6-11 years) Team MTBNJ
3:00 Jeff Lenowsky Bicycle Demonstration sponsored by Cycleworks
3:00 Cycleworks Women’s Only skills Clinic
4:00 JORBA Raffle
4:00 5th Cycleworks Skills Clinic
5:00 JORBA Bike Fest Ends

 

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Here are some video highlights from JORBA Fest 2008

 

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21 days and counting!

 

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18 days and counting...

Interest in trying out a new bike on the trails before you buy it?

Giant
Trek
Specialized

Demos all to be had

For more info: Bikefest

 

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Ride your bike and help a great cause. What could be better?

Food Drive at the Fest!

New for this year’s Bike Fest, JORBA will be conducting a food drive to benefit the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. Community Food Bank supplies food to programs at nearly 1,500 non-profit charities in 19 New Jersey Counties. Help us feed those less fortunate in these very difficult economic times. Bring 1, 2, 10 or 100 items.

We will have a collection site for items such as:

Canned Meats – chicken, beef stew, hearty soups

Canned Fish – tuna, salmon, sardines

Chili, Macaroni & Cheese

Peanut Butter – in plastic jars

Canned Vegetables – all kinds

Canned Fruits – all kinds

Canned Soups – especially those with meat or beans

Canned Spaghetti Sauce

Boxes of enriched pasta, rice, oatmeal and breakfast cereals

For more information on the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, please visit www.njfoodbank.org.

If you have any further questions please contact me @ somerset at jorba.org

 

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JORBA Mountain Bike Fest Ride Descriptions***

Advanced Expert Ride (18 miles, 4 Hours): There are three advanced rides including one women’s only ride. The advanced rides will consist of a spirited pace with rough hill climbs over rocky technical sections in Allamuchy State Park. These rides will be up to 18 miles in length and approximately 4 hours in duration. There will be very few breaks and the spirited pace will be steady throughout the ride. Our ride leaders understand the terrain and physical demands required for this type of ride, so please heed any advice they might give.

Long Intermediate Ride (10-15 miles, 2.5 - 3 Hours): The long intermediate rides are designed for the experienced mountain biker who wants an extensive tour of either Stephens State Park or Deer Park. These rides will be approximately 10-15 miles in length, 3 hours in duration. These rides will be at a brisk pace with very few rest breaks. There will be lots of climbing involved and rocky areas will be ridden through. Our ride leaders understand the terrain and physical demands required for this type of ride, so please heed any advice they might give.

Short Intermediate Ride (7-10 miles, 1.5 - 2 Hours): The short intermediate rides are designed for the experienced mountain biker who wants a more casual paced tour of Stephens State Park or Deer Park. These rides will be approximately 7-10 miles in length, 2 hours in duration. These rides will be at a more casual pace with longer rest breaks. However, there will be lots of climbing involved and rocky areas will be ridden through. Our ride leaders understand the terrain and physical demands required for this type of ride, so please heed any advice they might give.

Beginner Ride (4 miles, 1 Hour): The beginner rides are designed for the newer mountain biker – someone who may or may not have ridden on the trails a couple of times. These rides are sponsored by our Title Sponsor Local Bicycle Shops – Bicycle-Pro, Cycle Craft, Cycleworks and Marty’s Reliable Cycle. These rides will consist of mostly rolling terrain with frequent stops. Feel free to ask questions & get technical pointers from the ride leaders. These rides are designed to introduce novice mountain bikers to a Local Bike Shop, to help learn skills from experienced riders and to show that mountain biking can be very fun & social activity.

Kids Ride (~4 miles, 1 Hour): The kids’ rides are sponsored by Team MTBNJ.com. Team MTBNJ.com will take the kids and parents on a fairly short rolling ride on dirt roads and singletrack trails. This ride is designed to be fun for the kids and parents alike. Parents are strongly encouraged to join the rides. If parents cannot join the ride, they will be asked to sign an additional waiver.

*** Please make sure your bicycle is in good working order prior to departing on a ride. That includes properly inflated tires, working brakes and your chain is lubricated properly. If you are not sure if the bike is in good working order, feel free to stop by any of the bicycle shop sponsor areas or the JORBA tent to get a quick assessment of the bike. We ask this so everyone can enjoy a nice ride and not have to wait on the trail while mechanical problems are fixed. All riders are responsible for making all appropriate repairs in the event of a mechanical problem during the ride. Everyone must have water and wear a helmet.

 

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Only 3 more days until the fest!

 

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Tomorrow is the day!!!!

Quick word about the weather:

To All Possible JORBA Fest Attendees

Below please find our current plan for tomorrow's festivities:

It is the opinion of the JORBA Staff that the event should be held tomorrow rain or shine. Please be aware that due to weather there maybe some adjustment to group rides. Our main concern is the safety of all riders involved when riding in possibly less than perfect conditions. For example if at 9AM it is a torrential rain it is possible that Bob W. could call off the ride that he is planning to lead. If its a sprinkle at noon we let the ride go. With two weeks of dry weather and good trail conditions matched with the outstanding work of the Allamuchy trail maintenance group we feel the trails can withstand light rain with the traffic that we are expecting to see. Please be aware that severe weather such as lightning, hail, or other potentially dangerous situations would call for us to suspend or cancel the event.

This is basic common sense stuff, but we will deal with tomorrow as it comes. Please understand and work with the JORBA staff if or when any changes affect rides or events tomorrow. We thank you in advance for your patience and hope that we are able to hold the event so that everyone will be able to enjoy themselves.

Thank you again,

Frank Harms,

President, JORBA