WEST WINDSOR BIKE FEST

EXERCISE. HISTORY. COMMUNITY.

Enjoy the 20th annual West Windsor Bike Fest on September 8, sponsored by West Windsor Township, the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance, the Historical Society of West Windsor, and West Windsor Arts.

Bring your bike to West Windsor Community Park to enjoy a time-honored tradition, exploring our town and local history. Including kid-friendly options - see routes below. Featuring:

Historic stops along each tour.
Lunch at the park pavilion (11:30AM-12:30PM): hoagies by Aljons and kathi rolls by Tript Foods.
History scavenger hunt and obstacle course in the park.
Bike decorating by West Windsor Arts.
Bicycle tune-ups and tire inflation by Road Maestro of Hightstown.
Signed West Windsor History Books for sale at the West Windsor History Museum.

Click HERE for registration form

$15/person; $35/family if received by Aug 30.
$20/person; $45/family if received after Aug 30.

We're recruiting volunteers! Email [email protected] if you'd like to help.

ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS:

All rides include ride leaders, partial route markings, cue sheets, GPS links, maps, SAG vehicle, pre-ride mechanical support, and a post-ride luncheon.

IN-PARK RIDE

Difficulty: For children 12 and under.
Registration time: 10:15-11:45AM
Start time: 10:45AM
Route map: Click here.

Join other riders for fun in-park events including a bike obstacle course, a scavenger hunt with historic landmarks in West Windsor Community Park, and more! Discover the indigenous Leni Lenape, the early-1900s Trolley Line, "Pig Town," the publisher of Raggedy Ann and Andy (who lived on the farm that is now the park), and other historic elements. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pig Town Bridge.

8-MILE RIDE

Difficulty: Moderate; riders under 13 must be accompanied by adult.
Registration time: 9:30AM
Start time: 10:00AM
Route map: Click here.
Cue sheet: Click here.

Start on the historic Trolley Line Trail - the route of an a long-gone trolley line that once ran through town! Take a bathroom break at the historic West Windsor History Museum where you can also wander the historic farmstead grounds, enjoy free refreshments, and grab a copy of the West Windsor History Book. Ride into the 1700s-era community of Dutch Neck in the heart of town before heading back to Community Park.

West Windsor History Museum.

20-MILE RIDE

Difficulty: Experienced cyclists only
Registration time: 8:30AM
Start time: 9:00AM
Route map: Click here.
Cue sheet: Click here.

Head north through the historic 1700s-era G rovers Mill neighborhood. Cross into Plainsboro and ride through farmland before turning onto Old Trenton Road. Rest your legs at the West Windsor History Museum, enjoy free refreshments, and grab a copy of the West Windsor History Book. Meander through more of West Windsor before returning to the park.

The mill at Grovers Mill.

40-MILE RIDE

Difficulty: Experienced cyclists only
Registration time: 8:00AM
Start time: 8:30AM
Route map: Click here.
Cue sheet: Click here.

Explore Princeton, Plainsboro, Cranbury, East Windsor, Hightstown and Robbinsville! Head northwest through the historic Penns Neck neighborhood. Cross scenic Carnegie Lake and explore Princeton. Meander back to the 1700s-era Dutch Neck hamlet. Take a bathroom break at the West Windsor History Museum, enjoy free refreshments, and grab a copy of the West Windsor History Book. Loop over to the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham - the second-largest Hindu mandir in the world - before returning to the park.

BAPS in Robbinsville.

REGISTRATION

Pre-Registration: Click the blue button below to download the Registration Form. Submit it with cash/check (made payable to "West Windsor Recreation" at PO Box 38, West Windsor, NJ 08550.
Day-Of Registration: Pay at the event with check, cash, or card.

The fees are $15/person or $35/family if received by Aug 30, 2024, and $20/person or $35/family otherwise.