Farmlands Flat Tour May 4 2019
This family-friendly event has marked routes in a variety of distances, from a leisurely 15-mile,25-mile jaunt
to the ambitious 42-mile, metric (62.5 miles) and century (100 miles)
1) thru Midnight March 14th $40.00, children under 18, $10.00
2) March 15th thru Midnight April 19th $50.00, children under 18, $10.00
Registration Start Times
1) Metric Century (62.5 mile) & Century (100 mile) 7am to Noon
2) 15mile, 25mile & 42mile 9 am to Noon
Pre-registration includes an event T-Shirt
Event Details
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College Students...pay $20. day of event...send email to
farmlands@cjbc.org
Ride Classifications
The following ride classifications and terrain ratings are used on the Event Calendar to provide potential ride attendees with an idea of what to expect on a particular ride.
An Example ride listing:
TUESDAY, JAN 31
B+, 2/3, 35, Ride Name 10:00 AM Leader Name
Starting at Lyons Mall in Basking Ridge.
Please call ride leader to confirm ride. (your phone number)
- B+ indicates a steady 14-15 mph pace
- Note the speed may vary during ride, depending on terrain.
- 2/3 means over rolling to large hills
- 35 indicates that the ride will cover approximately 35 miles
- The ride starts at 10:00 AM, sharp
- The ride leader has requested that riders call to confirm they are joining the ride
- The ride leader's name and contact phone number are provided
- Note on leaderless rides: Any Leaderless Rides listed in The HUB are different from the other rides in that either has no predetermined leader. If you attend, you may or may not find someone assuming the leadership role.
Pace Ratings
- Speed indicates average upon completion of ride.
- Speed may vary during ride, depending on terrain.
|
Class
|
For |
Average speed
while moving |
| AX |
strong, experienced cyclists in top physical condition |
18 mph or more |
| A+ |
strong, experienced cyclist |
17-18 mph |
| A |
strong, experienced cyclist |
16-17 mph |
| A - |
strong, experienced cyclist |
15-16 mph |
| B+ |
good, competent cyclists |
14-15 mph |
| B |
good, competent cyclists |
13-14 mph |
| B - |
good, competent cyclists |
12-13 mph |
| C+ |
average cyclists |
11-12 mph |
| C |
average cyclists |
10-11 mph |
| D |
average cyclist |
8-10 mph |
| EZ |
average cyclists 20/15 miles or less |
9 mph or less |
| ATB |
All-Terrain and Hybrids |
...will vary with terrain
and riders' experience. |
| MTB |
All-Terrain Bikes only |
...will vary |
Terrain Ratings
- Hill Mania (multiple long and/or steep climbs)
- Large Hills (such as Hillcrest Road in Warren or Johnston Drive in Watchung)
- Rolling Hills (such as Valley Road in Warren Township)
- Flat (except for the occasional overpass)
ATB Ratings
- 1 Log: Novice. Basically flat. Typically tow paths and fire roads.
- 2 Logs: Intermediate. Rolling. Rough paths and fire roads.
- 3 Logs: Advanced. Numerous steep hills, some technical.
MTB Ratings
- 1 Log: Novice. Basically flat to smooth.
- 2 Logs: Intermediate. Rolling rugged.
- 3 Logs: Advanced. Hilly, technical.