October 1st to October 4th, 2026
Registration opens soon!
The Tour de Pines, sponsored by Pinelands Alliance, celebrates Pinelands Month in October. This year we offer four single-day bicycle tours of the New Jersey Pinelands. Proceeds benefit the Pinelands 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
Kermesse Sport:
The Pinelands Alliance is pleased to work with Kermesse Sport to organize the Tour de Pines, which allows us to continue to offer high-quality biking events for you to enjoy.
2026 Sponsor
The 2026 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.
2026 Tour de Pines Routes
Day 1: Thursday, October 1, 2026
RIDE LIKE THE DEVIL
Start/Finish location: Renault Winery, 72 North Bremen Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
29 and 55-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 Bikes by the Beach of Brigantine, NJ.
Day 2: Friday, October 2, 2026
WHITESBOG DISCOVERY
Start/Finish location: Whitesbog Village 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, Browns Mills, NJ 08015
26 and 52-mile routes are available
This ride departs from Historic Whitesbog Village, and travels through Greenwood Forest WMA,Chatsworth, Brendan Byrne State Forest, New Lisbon, Hanover Furnace, and Joint Base Fort Dix – McGuire.It also passes Deborah Hospital and Mirror Lake in Browns Mills.Pre-Ride Technical Support by Aistriu of Marlton, NJ
Day 3: Saturday, October 3, 2026
EDGE OF THE PINES
Start/Finish location: Parvin State Park 701 Almond Rd, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318
24, 34, and 51-mile routes are available
New for 2026, we take you to the Edge of the Pines, starting and finishing at Parvin State Park. A hidden gem of the region the park combines rich history with abundant natural beauty. This ride takes us further west than we’ve ventured before, past extensive stretches of farmland, and into small towns like Alloway and Elmer as we circle around Pittsgrove.
Day 4 – Sunday, October 4, 2026
BARREN BACKROADS
Start/Finish location: Pinelands Alliance 17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton NJ 08088
29 and 53-mile routes are available
Sunday’s ride departs from the Pinelands Alliance offices in Southampton, NJ, and winds through the scenic farm fields of Southampton before heading into Tabernacle and Chatsworth. Along the way, you’ll experience quiet back roads and long, straight stretches lined with towering pines.
The long route ventures into Chatsworth, the “Capital of the Pine Barrens” and the Cranberry Capital of New Jersey, where you’ll have a second opportunity to stop at the legendary Hot Diggidy Dog for a bite to eat. From there, you’ll continue to Tabernacle, where you’ll meet up with the short course, and you can choose to stop at either Nixon’s General Store or Russo’s Market—two well-known Pinelands establishments—for refreshments.
After taking in the area’s scenic farmland, the route heads back toward Southampton with a final stretch through the historic village of Vincentown before returning to the Pinelands Alliance.
As this ride serves as the Grand Finale of the 2026 Tour de Pines, we’re offering post-ride food & drinks within the Alliance’s renovated barn. Spellbound Brewing of Mount Holly, NJ provides beer for the post-ride festivities.
Pre-Ride Technical Support by Erlton Bike Shop of Cherry Hill, NJ
The Pinelands 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 2026 Advisory Committee Members: Chris Monchinski, Dan Rappoport, Dan Sferas, Ed Troike, Harry Chaikin, Jay Stephens, Jim Mullen, Jim Wheatcroft, Kevin Kristian, Kris Steinwender, Mike Dehoff, Mike Hardy, Mickey Coen, Mona Freedman, and Tricia Troike
The Alliance is very grateful for their hard work in planning this year’s event!
