October 2nd to October 5th, 2025
The Tour de Pines, sponsored by Pinelands Preservation Alliance, celebrates Pinelands Month in October. This year we offer four single-day bicycle tours of the New Jersey Pinelands. Proceeds benefit the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, a nonprofit organization working to protect the resources of New Jersey Pinelands since 1989. There is no other bike ride like this in New Jersey!
All routes start & finish in the same location; participants provide their own transportation, food, and lodging as these are unsupported rides. Although the rides are self-guided, we will provide each participant with:
- Cue Sheets
- GPS Files
- Free Access to the Ride with GPS App
- Instructions that contain details about the rides
Partnering with kermesse sport:
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance is pleased to work with Kermesse Sport to organize the Tour de Pines, which allows us to continue to offer high-quality events for you to enjoy. They have been involved in event organization for more than 30 years and are best known for their World Class Hell of Hunterdon event, which is one of the oldest gravel cycling events in the US.
2025 Sponsor
The 2025 Tour de Pines is sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey (OCSJ). OCSJ is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1967 dedicated to connecting people to nature by providing hiking, backpacking, bicycling, paddle sports and x-country skiing opportunities for physical, mental and emotional wellness. The OCSJ promotes and maintains nature trails through partnerships with NJ State Parts and non-profit conservation organizations.
2025 Tour de Pines Routes
Day 1: Thursday, October 2, 2025
RIDE LIKE THE DEVIL
Start/Finish location: Renault Winery, 72 North Bremen Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
28 and 54-mile routes are available
This ride will take you to several historic and legendary sites in the Pine Barrens. The Long Route will visit Leeds Point – the birthplace of the Jersey Devil; other highlights include Port Republic and Oyster Creek, and side trips may be made to the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Chestnut Neck (site of a battle fought in the Revolutionary War), places that are not too far off of the route. The short route follows the long route through some very dense and iconic areas within the pines. Pre-Ride Technical Support by Freedom City Bike Club of Pleasantville, NJ
Day 2: Friday, October 3, 2025
ATLANTIC CAPE RAMBLE
Start/Finish location: Estell Manor Park, 109 NJ-50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
22 and 47-mile routes are available
Enjoy low-traffic roads and largely undeveloped land. Historic sites of Aetna Furnace and the Head of the River Church, and a number of wildlife management areas, as well as Belleplain State Forest, Dennisville, and Tuckahoe. Pre-Ride Technical Support by Tuckahoe Bike Shop, with locations in Tuckahoe (Woodbine), Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon & Northfield, NJ
Day 3: October 4, 2025
TUCKERTON SEAPORT JOURNEY
Start/Finish location: Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum, 120 West Main St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
24, 46, and 55-mile routes are available
This ride starts at the Tuckerton Seaport, a 40-acre maritime village that celebrates the unique history of the people of Barnegat Bay and features the Tucker’s Island Lighthouse. All routes see important natural areas like Bass River State Forest (NJ’s first state forest).
The Short Route goes to Tuckerton Beach with views of Long Beach Island, and travels through the town of New Gretna.
The Medium & Long routes* go out Great Bay Boulevard (Seven Bridges Road), through the Great Bay Wildlife Management Area to the Rutgers School of Marine Sciences. From this spot, enjoy a panoramic view of Little Egg Harbor and Long Beach Island to the east as well as Brigantine and the Atlantic City skyline to the south. These routes also go to Wharton State Forest, and on a remote part of the long route, you’ll pass some cranberry bogs and blueberry fields. Pre-Ride Technical Support by Village Bicycles of Tuckerton, NJ
After your ride, stay a while to explore Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum and the Union Coffee House.
*There is a brief section (ca 1/4 mile) on the long route that is unpaved to get to Lake Oswego, but this can be skipped because it is at the end of an out & back section
Day 4 – October 5, 2025
HIGH UP IN BURLINGTON COUNTY
Start/Finish location: Pinelands Preservation Alliance, 17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton NJ 08088
27, 47 and 52-mile routes are available
Sunday’s ride offerings depart from PPA’s offices in Southampton, NJ. All routes travel through historic Smithville (the one in Burlington County), Jacksonville, Columbus, utilize a segment of the Kinkora Trail, and traverse Arney’s Mount – the highest point in Burlington County
The long and medium routes pass through the rifle range area of Fort Dix, and then the long route makes a trip around Mirror Lake in Browns Mills.
As this ride serves as the Grand Finale of the 2025 Tour de Pines, we plan to offer post-ride food & drinks within PPA’s renovated barn. Spellbound Brewing of Mount Holly, NJ is providing beer for the post-ride festivities. Pre-Ride Technical Support by Erlton Bike Shop of Cherry Hill, NJ
Registration Open!
Online Registration Deadline: Friday, Sep 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance is a local, grassroots organization and your participation truly makes a difference in our effort to protect New Jersey’s Pinelands. The Tour de Pines helps to support our work to protect New Jersey’s Pinelands so there are always beautiful green places to ride your bike in South Jersey.
Information
Questions? Contact Brian at Kermesse Sport at 267-744-4538.
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Tour de Pines 2025 Advisory Committee Members: Anita Garner, Chris Buck, Chris Monchinski, Dan Rappoport, Dan Sferas, Ed Troike, Harry Chaikin, Jay Stephens, Jim Mullen, Jim Wheatcroft, John Keenan, Kevin Kristian, Mark Budka, Mike Dehoff, Mike Hardy, Mickey Coen, Mona Freedman, and Tricia Troike
PPA is very grateful for their hard work in planning this year’s event!