Twin Lights Bike Ride Departs From Highlands This Sunday

HIGHLANDS, NJ — One of the largest bike rides in New Jersey will start and end at Twin Lights in Highlands this Sunday. And there's still time to sign up for anyone looking to pedal through some of the prettiest areas of the Garden State.

The bike ride is called the Twin Lights Ride, named after the famed Navesink Twin Lights. The ride officially begins and ends at Huddy Park in Highland and riders have the choice of five routes, ranging from 15 to 100 miles (!).

Please do not think this is only a bike ride for experienced cyclists: They offer a 15-mile loop through Sandy Hook that it is ideal for families and newcomers (now full). There are also longer routes, including 30 miles through Oceanport/Middletown and a 55-mile ride around U.S. Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck.

All five courses run along the picturesque Jersey Shore, over rolling hills and past beautiful horse ranches. The finish line is back in Huddy Park, where local restaurants serve food to hungry riders and their families.

The ride starts at 7 a.m. Sunday, September 26, and will take place rain or shine. All routes begin and end in Huddy Park (301 Shore Drive, Highlands, NJ).

Pre-event registration is $87 for adults, and $67 for youth (14 and under). On-site registration on 9/25 and 9/26 is $100 for adults, and $80 for youth.

Learn more: https://www.bike.nyc/events/tw... or register in advance here: https://www.bike.nyc/events/twin-lights-ride/

The five routes are:

15 Miles

Perfect for families and newer riders, this route goes through scenic Sandy Hook primarily along a car-free multi-use path. Please note: spots are limited for this route, we recommend signing up as quickly as possible.

Elevation gain: 150 ft
Start time: 9:45AM-10:15AM

30 Miles

This route includes stunning ocean views as riders travel along the Jersey Shore through Sea Bright before rolling through Monmouth County communities south and west of Highlands including Oceanport and Middletown.
Elevation gain: 1,100 ft
Start time: 9:15AM-10:15AM

55 Miles

The 30-mile route plus an extra 25-mile southern loop around U.S. Weapons Station Earle through Farmingdale and Colts Neck.
Elevation gain: 2,000 ft
Start time: 8:30AM-9:30AM

75 Miles

The 55-mile route plus an extra 20-mile southeastern loop along the coastal communities of Spring Lake, Sea Girt, and Brielle. Goes near Asbury Park, but unfortunately does not include Bruce Springsteen.
Elevation gain: 2,200 ft
Start time: 8:00-8:30AM

100 Miles

The 75-mile route plus an extra 25-mile loop west around the Turkey Swamp Wildlife Area near Freehold.
Elevation gain: 3,000 ft
Start time: 7:30AM-8:00AM

Registration is also available on-site on September 25 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm and on September 26 from 7:30 a.m.

Riders can expect the following:
-Route options for riders of all abilities
-Bike rentals
-Fully-stocked Rest Areas
-Enthusiastic staff and volunteers
-Free breakfast at the start
-Finish Festival with the best in local food and live music from Soul Seduction
-Free commemorative T-shirt
-Finisher medals
-Free snow cones
-On-site, free Learn-to-Ride Classes for kids

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