Princeton Junction to the Pigeon Swamp

From the train to the swamp and countryside
From the train to the swamp and countryside
Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 10:30

This ride goes through historic Cranbury, NJ,  one of the oldest NJ colonial towns dating to 1697, and then circles around to the east on small roads. We can bicycle on quiet roads as we go through Pigeon Swamp state park.  Then we ride through some small towns, the biggest being Jamesburg, just short of mile 21, with a population of about 6,000. There, we can choose from a few places to eat. Or save our appetite for when we pass through Cranbury, about mile 34. Some good choices there are Teddy's Luncheonette, (a favorite) or Cranbury Pizza,  Leave room for dessert at Gil and Bert's ice cream.

You can take a car or train to get to the start of this ride. All day paid parking is available, for a few dollars at the train station.

The train station where we will meet is Princeton Junction. Please arrive on or before the 10:31 am train. That train leaves Penn Station at 9:19 am. (Note, when getting off the train, please go through the pedestrian tunnel to meet on the other side)

The ridewithgps route is here  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37533965

Before the ride check that your bicycle is in good mechanical condition. And bring the usual things such as sunblock, hydration, helmet, snacks for the road, and a good attitude. Please expect to ride at an advanced moderate pace, That is 15 to 17 mph on flat roads.

If you cancel. please be sure to unregister yourself and notify the ride leader, (Royfischman@gmail.com)

 

MPORTANT NOTICE: YOU MUST HAVE AND WEAR A MASK WHEN NECESSARY ON ALL 5BBC RIDES AS INDICATED BY THE RIDE LEADER. THIS RIDE HAS THE POSSIBILITY OF SPENDING SOME PERIOD OF TIME INDOORS. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE AND JOIN ANY INDOOR ACTIVITY, YOU MUST BE MASKED, VACCINATED AND BRING PROOF OF VACCINATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE 5BBC MAKES NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE VACCINATION STATUS OF ANYONE ON THE RIDE OR ENGAGED IN ANY ACTIVITY, INDOOR OR OUT. THE RISK INVOLVED IN ANY ACTIVITY ON THE RIDE IS ASSUMED BY EACH INDIVIDUAL RIDER.

Mileage: 
41.7
Ride Type: 
Advanced Moderate
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