Pining for a Cure

2018 is our inaugural year, and we are hoping to set the bar high right off the starting line with a great big showing of cyclists from all over the Tri-State area!

Pining for a Cure was founded by Michael Lock and John Gregory, two guys with a passionate like of cycling, and a passionate dislike of cancer. Our goal is to provide cyclists of all fitness levels with one of the best days ever on a bike, while raising awareness and funds for the great work of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ).

What makes Pining For A Cure different from many other benefit and gran fondo rides?

For one…Pining For A Cure is FLAT, with less than 1,500 feet of elevation on the 100 mile route, and even less that on the 75 mile route. No scary climbs or white knuckle descents here, just pedal away at your leisure while enjoying some of the most scenic and serene roads
that New Jersey has to offer.

Speaking of serene roads, the Pine Barrens are also QUIET, with minimal traffic and very few intersections. On some 20 mile stretches, you will probably see more hawks and turkey vultures than cars.

That’s not to say that the Pines are boring. On the contrary, the region is famous for some of NJ’s weirdest landmarks, and there is a wonderful variety of scenery. We’ll be riding through dense pine forests, between fields of colorful cranberry bogs, past glistening glassy reservoirs, and across five wooden bridges on our trip out to the very tip of Great Bay Boulevard, a stunning
marine and avian wildlife haven!

The aforementioned Great Bay Boulevard will come 35 miles into the ride…the perfect time and the perfect place for a reinvigorating brunch stop catered with fresh baked LEGENDARY world-famous donuts, courtesy of Bagel Nosh in Lakewood, NJ.

Ride sponsors Coffee Surf Co. and Pinelands Brewing Company will also be offering nitro-boosting Nitro Cold Brewed coffee at the starting line breakfast, and so-good-I'd-gladly- ride-another-100- miles-for- another-pint craft beer at the post ride pizza party.

Pining For A Cure is a lightly supported ride. There are two rest stops on the 75 mile route and three rest stops on the 100 mile route. The ride will take place at the end of July and it is likely to be hot, so here are a few locations to note if you need to refill your waterbottles or food supply.

There will be volunteer mechanics at the Starting Area and at both of the rest stops. Please keep in mind that our mechanics are only authorized to perform minor adjustments and repairs on your bike. You should arrive at the starting line with a bike that is in good working condition and ready to roll. We cannot tune your bike for you before the ride. There will be two SAG support vehicles roaming the route in case of emergencies. This is a lightly supported ride, and the SAG cars are there primarily in case of emergency.
Registration:

$50 Basic Registration includes one ticket to ride (on-Site Basic Registration is $70).

$100 Premium Registration includes on ticket to ride and an awesome Pining For A Cure jersey.

Please register before June 10th to guarantee that we will have a jersey for you in your desired size. We cannot guarantee jerseys for registrations entered after June 10th.