Fest

From JORBA

3rd Annual NJ Bike Fest - 5 June 2010
3rd Annual NJ Bike Fest - 5 June 2010

The Jersey Off-Road Bicycle Association (JORBA) presents the

3rd Annual JORBA Bike Festival - A Celebration of New Jersey Mountain Biking

Saturday, June 5th, 2010 - Waterloo Village Concert Field - Stanhope, New Jersey

Sponsored by:

Title:

Big Ring:

Fat Tire:

Also including:


Bike Demos:

Raffle:

  • 4 Bikes (Jamis, Giant, Trek, Trek WSD)
  • AND a table full 'o goodies from many of the above sponsors!

Partners:

Eats:


Looking for the ride schedule? Please scroll down


Other Things Going On:

  • Warren County Community College Massage Students will be on-site; full body and chair massages will be available for a "buck-a-minute" donation
  • Enshrine Design will be doing Henna Body Art and childrens face painting
  • Bouncy jumping castle for the kids


Want to re-live last year's Fest? 2009 Bike Fest recap, 2008 Bike Fest recap

Contents

[edit] Printable Flyer

  • note: due to circumstanstances beyond our control, our source of dirt fell thru and unfortunately we will not have a pump track on site as planned and as indicated in the flyer above.

[edit] SwapFest (new!)

Bring your bikes, parts, accessories and clothes to sell or to swap and maybe even take home a few tresures and bargains from fellow JORBA friends. We provide the space and the customers; you provide your own tables/canopies, inflatables.....whatever you need to set up your own space.

Participation in SwapFest requires a $5.00 space fee which gets you, your car and your stuff into the VIP SwapFest area which will allow you to set up your area right at your car, within the inner festival area. You can set up a table, EZ-up or just sell your stuff off the tailgate, your choice. All we ask is that you follow a few simple SwapFest rules:

- $5.00 space fee for participation in SwapFest.

- SwapFest is only intended for the sale/trading of cycling/bike related items.

- Be mindful of the amount of space you are using, we want to make sure that we have enough space to accomodate everyone interested in SwapFest.

- Pleaes note that SwapFest VIP space is limited so come early if you want to assure yourself a primo spot within the festival area.

- As you know, JORBA Fest is a fund raising event and your $5.00 site fee aids JORBA in carrying out its efforts throughout the state. Although it is not mandatory we ask that you consider making an additional donation to JORBA based on your proceeds generated at SwapFest. If you would like to make an additional donation, please see one of the representatives at the registration table and ask them to designate your donation as a result of SwapFest.

- One final thing, which is absolutley mandatory and that is to HAVE FUN!!!

For more information about SwapFest please contact SwapFest Czar Bob Birmingham at montclairbobbyb@gmail.com


[edit] Be a Sponsor

Interested in being a sponsor for the 2010 festival? Please go to our Sponsor Page

[edit] Be a Volunteer

Volunteers: would you like to give back and volunteer at the event? We can't make this event happen without a small army of dedicated volunteers! We can't pay you but we can guarantee you a fun time and a really cool orange T-shirt!

If you would like to volunteer, please send an e-mail to our Festival Director at jorbafestvolunteer@embarqmail.com

[edit] Highlights

  • Guided trail rides in Allamuchy, Deer Park and Stephens State Park for all skill levels, including an advanced women only ride and kids rides
  • A massive raffle. In 2009 we raffled a 3 tables worth of swag, a Giant XTC 29er hard tail and a ton of other items donated by our swag sponsors! This year we'll have 4 bikes: another Giant bike hardtail, a Jamis Dragon hardtail, and 2 Trek bikes, one being a WSD for a lucky gal!
  • the "Skinny" contest that will include a new layout to keep things fresh.
  • Skills clinics for all ages by Cycleworks owner John Nicholson
  • Demo trailers from Giant, Jamis and Trek (tent.). Ride it before you buy it!
  • Kid friendly event, including kids rides, face painting and a bouncy castle
  • See Pat Povilaitis aka the Human Vise
  • Help support a "Food Drive" for the Food Bank of New Jersey. Bring 1, 2, 10 or 100 items.
  • SwapFest (new!) - Got old bike parts sitting around the garage that you need to get rid of? Looking for bike parts? Register for SwapFest and set up your own space/table for a small registration fee, and let your junk become someone's treasure.

[edit] What to bring - what to do?

The Concert Field is huge! We invite you to bring folding chairs, tables and popup (ez-up) tents and the whole family. There's plenty of room to spread out, so make the whole day of it, bike, relax, eat, repeat.

There is no running water at the site so we recommend that you bring water for your rides. That said, there will be water for sale, as well as food from various vendors.

Bicycle helmets must be worn if you plan to ride your bike. Our vendors will have bike helmets on sale if you want to purchase one.


[edit] Festival Rules and Regulations

The use of the Waterloo Concert Field has been granted to The Jersey Off-Road Bicycle Association under the guidelines of a Sepcial Use Permit with the State of New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry State Park Service. Therefore public use of New Jersey's State Parks and Forests is subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. Title 13 and N.J.A.C. 7:2-1 et. seq. All festival participants are required to abide by these Rules and Regulations.

Specific rules that you should be aware of are:

  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited (7:2-2.6)
  • Furred animals or pets must be held on a 6 foot leash (7:2-2.8)

A complete list of rules will be posted at the registration table the day of the festival.


[edit] 2010 JORBA Bike Fest Event Schedule

The following schedule is a work in progress as the festival plans come together. Please continue to check back for updates.

07:00 Vendor & Sponsor set up

08:30 SwapFest and Festival Registration Opens

09:00 Sponsor and Vendor Area and SwapFest Opens

09:00-4:00 Garmin GPS Demonstrations

10:00 - 4:00 Henna Body Art and Face Painting by Enshrine Design

10:00 Skills Clinic - sponsored by Cycleworks

11:00-4:00 Warren County Community College Massage School Students will be giving a "buck-a-minute" full body or chair massages

11:00 Skills Clinic - sponsored by Cycleworks

1:00 Raffle #1 (Swag only)

1:30 Adult Goof Race by Cycleworks

2:00 Skills Clinic - sponsored by Cycleworks

2:00 Raffle #2 (includes swag raffle and a Trek Mountain Bike being raffled off)

2:30 JORBA Skinnies Contest (adult and kids classes)

3:00 Skills Clinic - sponsored by Cycleworks

3:00 Raffle #3 (includes swag raffle and a Trek Mountain Bike being raffled off)

3:30 The HUMAN VISE brought to you by Marty's Reliable Cycle

4:00 Skills Clinic - sponsored by Cycleworks

4:00 Raffle #4 (includes swag raffle and the Giant and Jamis bikes being raffled off)

4:30 Last Chance Raffle - We will raffle off any unclaimed prizes at this time

5:00 JORBA Bike Fest Ends

[edit] 2010 JORBA Bike Fest Organized Ride Schedule

  • 9:00 Advanced (chicks only) - Allamuchy North - 13+ miles - 3 to 4 hours
  • 9:00 Advanced - Allamuchy North - 15+ miles - 3 to 4 hours
  • 9:05 Intermediate - Stephens State Park - 12+ miles - 3.5 hours
  • 9:10 Novice - Canal Loop (Stephens) - 5+ miles - 2 hours
  • 9:20 Intro MTB Ride - 4 miles - 1.5 hours
  • 9:25 Kids Ride
  • 9:30 Intermediate + - Allamuchy North - 10+ miles - 3 hours
  • 9:45 Intermediate - Stephens State Park - 12+ miles - 3.5 hours
  • 10:15 Novice - Maze Loop (Stephens) - 4 to 8 miles - 2.5 hours
  • 10:30 Novice - Canal Loop (Stephens) - 5+ miles - 2 hours
  • 10:45 Intermediate - Deer Park - 10+ miles - 3 hours
  • 11:00 Intermediate - Stephens State Park - 12+ miles - 3.5 hours
  • 11:05 Intro MTB Ride - 4 miles - 1.5 hours
  • 11:10 Kids Ride
  • 11:45 Novice - Maze Loop (Stephens) - 4 to 8 miles - 2.5 hours
  • 1:00 Intro MTB Ride - 4 miles - 1.5 hours
  • 1:05 Kids Ride

The duration informatin listed above are approximate times. Please note that the duration and/or mileage of some of the rides may vary based on the dynamics of the group of riders.

Here is some brief information regarding ride classifications (Intro, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced). More detailed descriptions of the various rides will be available on the day of the festival at the ride information tent.

  • Intro MTB Ride – These rides are geared towards true beginners, riders who have little or no experience riding off-road.
  • Novice - These rides are geared towards riders who have some experience off-road. note: The canal loop is less challanging than the Maze. The Maze Loop may challange some novice riders but has a bailout option at 4 miles.
  • Intermediate – these rides are geared towards riders that have off-road experience, some technical ability and a base level of fitness.
  • Advanced – geared towards riders with a strong level of fitness and technical ability.


Every rider MUST have a helmet.

All riders must be registered as a festival participant and will be asked to display the registration bracelet prior to the ride departure.

[edit] Other Riding Options at JORBA Fest

The Canal Loop and the Maze Loop can also be ridden as self-guided Loops. Check out one or even ride them both for a total of 12 miles of self-guided options. Check out the ride tent for more information.


[edit] Notes About Rides

When choosing your ride please make an an honest selection according to your ability. Please keep in mind that the advanced rides are for strong riders only. These rides will have a spirited pace with plenty of climbing, lots of rocks and limited rest breaks. These rides are scheduled to last 4 hours but may vary based on the dynamics of the group. Please do not plan to ride these rides if you do not believe your fitness or skill level is up to the task, as you could make the ride less enjoyable for all others on the ride. Our ride leaders understand the terrain and physical demands required for this type of ride, so please heed any advice they might give and don't be afraid to ask if the ride is right for you.

All rides are no-drop rides.

In order to keep organized rides manageble the number of riders per each organized ride will limited. Sign-up sheets for all organized rides will be located at the ride tent on the day of the festival.

[edit] Other Stuff Going On

  • Warren County Community College Massage Students will we onsite from 11:00AM to 4:00PM - chair or table massages will be available for a "buck a minute" donation.
  • Enshrine Design will be doing henna body art and face painting
  • The bouncy castle will be open for the kids. A "buck to bounce" donation allows bouncers to have access to the castle all day.

[edit] Accomodations

  • FlaNet Campground - FlaNet Campground is offering a 20% discount to all festival goers. Just mention JORBA Fest when you make your reservation.


[edit] Directions to the Venue

The Bike Fest will be held at the Waterloo Concert Field 1-3 Kinny-Bell Rd Stanhope, NJ 07874


Directions from Google

Directions from Yahoo

[edit] Press for 2009

12 Aug 2009: Post Chronicle

25 Aug 2009: Dirt Rag

10 Sep 2009: NJ Monthly: Second Annual JORBA Bike Festival

30 Sep 2009: Sparta Independent: Bike fest draws crowd despite the rainy day

[edit] Press from 2008

Sep 13th 2008: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2008/09/bike_fest_in_stanhope_to_promo.html

Sep 12th 2008: http://www.nj.com/warrenreporter/index.ssf/2008/09/mountain_biking_takes_center_s.html

Sep 11th 2008: http://www.dailyrecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080911/COMMUNITIES/809110368/1005/NEWS01

[edit] Video

Jeff Lenosky at 2008 Fest

BiknBens Videos


[edit] Pictures

[edit] 2009

Trail Gorilla's Gallery

GTLuke's 2009 Gallery

Brandon's 2009 Gallery 1 - Brandon's 2009 Gallery 2

[edit] 2008

Mike Ala's 2008 Gallery

Trail Gorilla's 2008 Flickr slideshow

[edit] Who is JORBA?

JORBA is a group of New Jersey mountain bike riders dedicated to cycling education, advocacy and conserving New Jersey’s diverse natural resources. JORBA works with land managers, park officials and other trail user groups to gain and maintain access trails all over New Jersey. We are over 500 members strong with chapters throughout the state. Please visit http://www.jorba.org/ for more info and to become a member of New Jersey’s unified voice of MTB and sustainable trails.

JORBA is associated with the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA). We closely follow IMBA guidelines for trail building and maintenance. IMBA, in turn, supports JORBA with frequent visits from their Trail Care Crew. Last year, the JORBA Mountain Bike Festival had the honor of hosting IMBA's Trail Care Crew at the festival.

You dig? We Dig.
Retrieved from "http://www2.jorba.org/index.php?title=Fest"








Personal tools