Please join us as we ride to help end the battle against hunger. On September 11, 2009 our 7th annual bike tour begins in Gettysburg, PA!Utilizing least traveled roads whenever possible, the route chosen provides riders with breathtaking views of the Amish and central Pennsylvania countryside. The route is a combination of flat, rolling, and hilly terrain. Your physical condition is important and all riders should have ridden 300-400 miles (including one 75-mile ride) in the preceding 2 months before participating in this tour. Hotel accommodations and some meals and snacks are provided with tour registration. We provide support vehicles, transportation of your personal luggage, maps of each day's route, and lots of friendly volunteers. Can’t ride? Join us at Cadwalader Park in Trenton, NJ as we welcome home the riders! Celebrate their return amid festivities on the grounds around historic Ellarslie Mansion!
A. Rider - Full Tour
Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Includes: lodging, all meals on Saturday and Sunday, Gettysburg Battlefield tour, SAG Support, rider jersey and festivities at Cadwalader Park.
All riders must be conditioned for this challenging tour. Note: Transportation from Cadwalader Park back to St. Matthew’s Church at the end of the event (7PM) will be offered only for those riders who carpooled from St. Matthew’s Church with the main group at 9AM on Friday morning.
B. Rider - Sunday Only - Partial Tour
Ride Sunday, 100 miles from Lancaster, PA (must arrive Saturday evening)
Includes: Saturday dinner and lodging, Sunday meals, SAG support, rider jersey, Cadwalader Park festivities and food.
All riders must be conditioned for this challenging tour. Note: All riders beginning the tour from Lancaster must arrive and stay over in Lancaster on Saturday night. Note: Return transportation from Cadwalader Park will not be provided by the BAH Bike Tour.
C. Rider - Sunday Only - Day Tour
Ride Sunday, from Bull Island State Park, Stockton, NJ to Cadwalader Park. We offer a choice of 2 bike routes:
27 miles on public roads
22 miles on a “flat path” (the first 14 miles follow along the canal on a towpath; the remaining miles are on public roads).
Riders leaving from Bull Island will ride first to Bear Tavern School where they will join all other riders before proceeding to Cadwalader Park as one group.
Includes: SAG support, Cadwalader Park festivities, food and t-shirt. Note: Return transportation from Cadwalader Park will not be provided by the BAH Bike Tour.
D. SAG (Support and Gear Crew)
Can’t ride? Participate by providing assistance to the bike riders!
Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday. Includes: lodging, all meals on Saturday and Sunday, Gettysburg Battlefield tour, t-shirt and festivities at Cadwalader Park upon arrival! Note: Transportation from Cadwalader Park back to St. Matthew’s Church at the end of the event (7PM) will be offered only for those riders who carpooled from St. Matthew’s Church with the main group at 9AM on Friday morning.
E. Cadwalader Park Guest
Join us for a fun-filled celebration in the park at Ellarslie Mansion to welcome back the 7th Annual Battle Against Hunger Bike Tour Team! We invite all guests to tour the Trenton City Museum and visit the gift shop in Ellarslie Mansion between 1 and 4pm.
Register for the celebration festivities and pick up your BAH t-shirt inside Ellarslie beginning at 4pm. The riders are expected to arrive between 5:00 and 5:30 pm.
Outdoor festivities include a barbecue, guest speakers and music by Zigman Bird. Note: Return transportation from Cadwalader Park will not be provided by the BAH Bike Tour.
Tour Schedule
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
For those Full Tour participants leaving as a group in the morning from Pennington:
8:30AM
Arrive at St. Matthew’s Church
9:00AM
Leave from Pennington, NJ to drive to Gettysburg
Lunch Stop (meal not provided by BAH)
2:00 P.M
Arrival at the 1863 Inn of Gettysburg, 516 Baltimore St. Gettysburg, PA
2:30 – 5:00 P.M
Leave Inn for Gettysburg Battlefield tour (optional)
5:45 P.M.
Leave Inn for Complimentary dinner at the Utz Pavilion, Hanover (optional)
6:15 P.M.
Dinner at Utz Pavilion
All other Full Tour participants going to Gettysburg are responsible
for their own meals, transportation and entertainment.
SAG Only - Meeting and supply distribution. 9:00 P.M.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
6:15 A.M.
Breakfast at the hotel
7:00 A.M. sharp
Depart from hotel
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 PM
Lunch Stop - Subway, Stewartstown, PA
Lodging at Ramada Hotel 521 Greenfield Road Lancaster, PA
7:00 P.M.
Banquet dinner at the hotel
*100 Mile or 100k option available
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 13, 2009
6:00 A.M
Breakfast at hotel
6:30 A.M. sharp
Depart from hotel
11:30 A.M.
Lunch at Serendipity Café, Linfield, PA
12:00 – 2:00 P.M.
25 mile riders register at Bull's Island State Park, NJ
1:30 – 2:00 P.M.
25 mile riders leave from Bull’s Island State Park
All riders gather at Bear Tavern School
4:30 P.M.
All riders depart Bear Tavern School
5:15 – 5:30 P.M.
Arrival at Cadwalader Park
5:30 - 7 P.M.
Reception, festivities and outdoor meal
*100 Mile or 100k option available
Training Guide
Welcome to the Battle Against Hunger training page. Here you will find our training ride schedule, tips on training for the ride from Gettysburg PA to Trenton NJ, and a series of cue sheets for suggested local training rides.
Rating
Range
Easy
0 – 8
Moderate
8 – 20
Difficult
20 –50
Most Difficult
50 +
Rating Ride Difficulty
The two biggest indicators of a ride’s difficulty are it’s length and the total number of feet climbed. On each cue sheet the length, climbing feet and a number of other values that can help determine a ride’s difficulty are listed. There is also a ‘Difficulty’ rating, which is an arithmetic combination of factors that attempts to rate all our train rides on a scale. Rides are divided into four categories; Easy, Moderate, Difficult, and Most Difficult.
As a comparison, each of the half-day 50 mile rides that make up the Gettysburg to Trenton ride fall in the 50 to 80 range.
Join us for our weekend training rides, or use the cue sheets to train on your own. If you’d like to drop us a line, or have any questions, please email us at: bah-training@battleagainsthunger.org
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Event sponsorship invites area businesses and corporations to visibly demonstrate their commitment to fighting hunger in our community. Every level of sponsorship advances our mission and makes a significant contribution to our fundraising goals. Donations of any size are welcomed and valued. Please consider becoming involved at one of the following levels.
Platinum Spokes Supporter ($2,500 Gift)
Sponsor's name in all advertisements.
Sponsor's name and web link on Battle Against Hunger web site.
Sponsor's name printed on the official Battle Against Hunger T-Shirt.
Sponsor's name prominently displayed at all fundraising events.
Registration for one rider.
Signage at finish line.
Framed certificate of recognition.
Gold Spokes Supporter ($1,500 Gift)
Sponsor's name in all advertisements.
Sponsor's name and web link on Battle Against Hunger web site.
Sponsor's name printed on the official Battle Against Hunger T-Shirt.
Sponsor's name prominently displayed at all fundraising events.
Signage at finish line.
Framed certificate of recognition
Silver Spokes Supporter ($1,000 Gift)
Sponsor's name in all advertisements.
Sponsor's name and web link on Battle Against Hunger web site.
Sponsor's name printed on the official Battle Against Hunger T-Shirt.
Framed certificate of recognition
Bronze Spokes Supporter ($500 Gift)
Sponsor's name in all advertisements.
Sponsor's name on Battle Against Hunger web site.
Framed certificate of recognition
To become a Spokes Supporter, please complete the attached form or contact us at
sponsor@battleagainsthunger.org For additional information, please call 732-274-9514.
2009 Bike Tour FAQs:
WHEN IS THE BATTLE AGAINST HUNGER BIKE TOUR? September 11-13, 2009. View our online brochure for details.
IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT? Yes, all riders must be 18 years of age by the departure date of September 11, 2009.
WHAT IS THE ROUTE LIKE, DO I NEED TO TRAIN? Your physical condition is important and all riders should properly train in the months preceding the ride. The bike tour route is a combination of flat, rolling and hilly roads in NJ and PA. The route chosen takes riders through the beautiful scenic views of the Amish and Pennsylvanian countryside
ARE THERE REST AND REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY? Yes, at predetermined stops approximately every 20 miles you will find our friendly volunteers ready to help you refuel with snacks and drinks.
WHAT IF I GET TIRED OR CAN'T COMPLETE THE DAYS RIDE? If needed, riders may request to be shuttled by support vehicles until they are ready to resume riding. The SAG (Support and Gear) is always available to assist riders for any reason.
WHAT DOES MY REGISTRATION FEE COVER? Your registration fee covers all tour costs including: 2 nights lodging, all meals, snacks, SAG support, battlefield tour, commemorative T-shirt, Bike Jersey and water bottle.
DOES MY $750.00 IN PLEDGES INCLUDE THE REGISTRATION FEE MONEY? No, the $750.00 in pledges required is separate from your registration fee. Registration fees are used for the sole purpose of covering bike tour participant expenses.
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