RIDE DESCRIPTIONS
Ramapo Rally Led Ride Departure Schedule
Below are the morning DEPARTURE times for all the Ramapo Rally led rides. Be sure to arrive at the designated ride departure area at least 15 minutes before the time listed for your ride below.
Rides leave promptly at the times listed below.
7:15 |
Double Metric / A |
7:15 |
Century / Fast A |
7:30 |
Century / Mod B* |
7:45 |
Century / Mod B |
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8:00 |
Metric / Fast B* |
8:15 |
Metric / Mod B |
8:15 |
Metric / Easy C* |
8:30 |
Metric / Easy C* |
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8:30 |
52 / Easy C* |
8:45 |
52 / Fast B |
9:00 |
52 / Easy C |
9:30 |
52 / Mod C* |
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8:00 |
25 / Mod C* |
8:30 |
25 / Mod C |
9:00 |
25 / Mod C* |
9:30 |
25 / Easy D |
9:30 |
25 / C |
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9:00 |
12 |
9:00 |
12 Family |
9:30 |
12 |
| SUMMARY OF 2011 RAMAPO RALLY ROUTE DIFFICULTY & CLIMBING |
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| Distance |
Description
of Terrain |
Total Feet
Climbing
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Main Climbs with Description |
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| 12 |
flat to rolling |
500 |
a few short moderate climbs |
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a few longer gentle climbs |
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| 25 |
flat to rolling |
1,100 |
several short moderate climbs |
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several longer gentle climbs |
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| 52 |
flat to rolling |
1,300 |
a few short moderate climbs |
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several longer gentle climbs |
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| 62 |
moderately hilly |
2,800 |
several steep climbs |
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several moderate climbs |
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numerous gentle climbs |
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| 100 |
moderately hilly |
5,800 |
several very steep climbs |
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more steep & moderate climbs |
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numerous gentle climbs |
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DON'T MAKE THIS YOUR FIRST CENTURY |
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| 125 |
hilly |
7,500 |
several very steep climbs incl grades over 17% |
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more steep & moderate climbs |
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numerous gentle climbs |
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all these climbs add up! |
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FOR VERY STRONG RIDERS ONLY |
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| note: climbing data as reported by riders using Garmin GPS devices |
 100 / 125 MILE
These challenging rides take you through the scenic and hilly roads of the Ramapo Mountains and into the Highland area of North Jersey. The century turnaround point is in the charming and historic town of Chester. You will visit the Splitrock Reservoir and ride through greenery along miles of the Black River Wildlife Management Area.
For the riders who are up to the ultimate challenge we add on Schooleys Mountain with multiple steep climbs, a ride along the ridge and a rewarding downhill.
45 / 62 MILE
The mid level rides are rated from rolling to moderately hilly. These peaceful roads will be unfamiliar to most Metropolitan area riders. You will travel along tree shaded winding back country roads in Kinnelon, Boonton and Mountain Lakes. You will pass an alpaca farm, and a llama farm as well as horse farms and gated estates. There will be some significant climbs and descents as you traverse the Watchung and Ramapo Mountains.
12 / 25 MILE
The shorter rides are family friendly and appeal to the novice and less ambitious rider. These rides meander through the suburban Bergen County towns of Mahwah, Ramsey, Allendale and Franklin Lakes. The flat to rolling courses travel along many quiet tree shaded roads.
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