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City / State:
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Long Branch, NJ
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Event Name:
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West End
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Event Type:
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Year Round Bike
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Event ID:
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94624 2013/Y0944
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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25/26/42/52km - 1A
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Description:
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Long Branch Bike: Daily - Dawn to dusk . Restrooms available on the boardwalk during the summer season, at Seven President's Park, and along the route. The 25km ride goes along the ocean front with a swing through exclusive Rumson and Little Silver before returning along the shore. The 43/52 Km options visit Sandy Hook Gateway National Park. Free admission if arriving by bike, where you may stop for a swim with or without a suit (see route directions). The 26 km route travels north to the entrance of Sandy Hook and retraces back to start point. Only one event stamp even if completing all routes. Be very careful of traffic when not on the bike trails. Sea Bright offers a brief bike trail and Sandy Hook has a longer bike trail. Only one incline when entering Sand Hook.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: NO | Wheelchairs: NO | Pets: No | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Programs:
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Forts of the United States
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Start Times:
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Daily dawn to dusk
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Location:
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7-Eleven, West End section of Long Branch
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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554 Ocean Blvd Long Branch, NJ (southern end of Long Branch in the West End) 732-870-1133. From the north and south :Garden State Parkway to Exit 105. *** 36 East to 71 South (West Long Branch Exit) . Do not turn right when 71 continues onto Norwood Ave. Instead stay straight on Cedar Ave to the end. Left on Ocean Blvd. 7-Eleven is on the left. From the west I 195 East becomes 138 East. Right onto Route 18 North (Eatontown exit) Exit at 13 B to Route 36 East. Then follow *** above.
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Awards & Fees:
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IVV Credit Only
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Comments:
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Host Club:
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Princeton Area Walkers
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Contact:
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Maureen Penta (908) 309-8398
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Website:
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www.princetonareawalkers.com
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E-Mail Contact:
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maurpenta@gmail.com
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