Hell of Hunterdon

The Mid-Atlantic’s Premier Mixed Surface Event

 

 

Hell of Hunterdon

 

In tribute to the Northern European Spring Classics join us for the annual Hell of Hunterdon, an 82 mile Belgian themed ride in Hunterdon County, NJ

 

Hell of Hunterdon

 

The challenging course features 19 sections of dirt, gravel, and hardscrabble roads as you wind your way through scenic farmland and country towns in New Jersey’s Sourlands.

 

Hell of Hunterdon

 

Cyclocross bikes are welcome, but certainly not required, as most of the ride is on paved roads.

 

Hell of Hunterdon

A World Class Event in Rural New Jersey

 

Hell of Hunterdon

 

Following the ride, please join us for the festivities (food, beer, and door prizes) at the Elks Lodge in Blawenburg.

 

SUNDAY MARCH 24, 2024
Princeton Elks Lodge  354 Route 518  Blawenburg, NJ 08504
Ride Start Window: 7:30 – 9:00AM

REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 15TH AT 7:00PM EST

The Hell of Hunterdon is the Mid-Atlantic’s Premier Spring Classic & Mixed Surface Ride; it is the ideal way to open your cycling season.  The courses wind their way through scenic farmland and country towns in New Jersey’s Sourland Region.

  • We are offering 3 Official Course Lengths in 2024; the courses have been modified due to the affects of Hurricane Ida (2 bridges on our former route are still out)

    • The Long Course is 81 miles with 13 dirt, gravel, and hardscrabble sectors (16% of the course).   Total elevation gain is ca 5800 feet (according to RideWithGPS).   This Course has 2 Aid Stations.
    • The Medium Course is 55 Miles long with 8 unpaved sectors (13% of the course).  Total elevation gain is ca 4000 feet (according to RideWithGPS).  This course has 1 Aid Station
    • The Short Course is 31 miles with 4 unpaved sectors (10%) of the course).  Total elevation gain is ca 2000 feet (according to RideWithGPS).  This course does not have any Aid Stations
    • All Courses can be shortened by 5 miles, which also removes ca 500′ of elevation gain, by taking the posted short cut.

The ride is followed by a Post Ride Celebration that includes hot food, cold drinks, and door prizes in a festive indoor/outdoor environment.

The ride begins at 7:30 from the Princeton Elks Lodge in Blawenburg (Skillman), NJ.  Please see the Registration Page for sign-in information and the Directions & Parking Page for location information.

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“As one of the Belgian riders I really enjoyed participating in the Hell of Hunterdon. It was and epic ride that, due to the cold and rainy weather conditions, truly evoked the spirit of the Flanders’ Classic. It was a pleasure as well as an honor to participate in this ride, the day before our idol Tom Boonen won the Ronde van Vlaanderen.”

Bruno De Geest- 2012; he really came from Belgium!

“I really enjoyed the HoH event. You guys did a fantastic job! Odd as it might sound, I especially liked the markings on the course. Unlike so many other events, where the markings are on the roadway, the HoH yellow markers were easy to see and follow even without a cue sheet. I wish every event was marked in similar fashion and run as well as HoH. Finally, what a lovely course! The combination of gravel and road riding was both challenging and quite beautiful! This was one of the best events I’ve ever participated in and I already look forward to next year! Thank you for all your efforts in putting this together. A tip of the chapeau to all of you!”

John Richter- 2014

“I am a veteran of many motorcycle Enduro races as well as bicycle road races and crits as both competitor and official. Your event is one of the best organized and run I’ve been involved in to date. The course layout and marking were excellent, and all of the staff were helpful and pleasant, congratulations!”

Joe Garson- 2014