2027 Highlands Gran Fondo, a SENA Gran Fondo National Series event

Registration March 15 to August 27, 2026!

Choose from six beautiful routes: 12, 25, 50, 62, 100, or 125 miles -- through the farm and lake country of northern and western New Jersey.

• Scenic routes, GPS files and cue sheets

• Post-ride lunch, with vegetarian and gluten-free options, will be available for riders until 5:00 PM

• Fully stocked rest stops

• Roving SAG wagons/bike maintenance by local bike shops

• Free 4-month BTCNJ membership for non-members

• The Ramapo Rally goes on -- rain or shine!

Good news for non-BTCNJ members! Your Ramapo Rally registration fee also includes a special membership to BTCNJ. You will be able to access our ride schedule and find other member-specific information. Instructions as to how to activate your BTCNJ membership will be included in the confirmation email you will receive.

You can ride on your own or join escorted rides, which will leave at predetermined times on Rally morning. All riders under the age of 18 years old must be escorted by a parent or guardian. Experienced BTCNJ ride leaders will lead rides for the 12-, 25- and 50-mile routes. The 50-, 62-, 100-, and 125-mile routes will have experienced BTCNJ marshals. All century and 125-mile route riders must depart by 8:00 a.m. All riders must finish by 4:30 p.m.

Registered riders can pick up cue sheets at check-in, and there will be knowledgeable advisers to answer questions. Links to GPS files will be available on the “Routes” Tab ( www.ramaporally.com ) one week before the Rally. Please take a look at BTCNJ’s 2026 Ramapo Rally Guide for Riders for additional information.

Remember to visit www.ramaporally.com frequently for updates on routes, meeting times and other information you should know before the day of the rally.

12-mile route

This is a ride for beginners and families on a route with 450 feet of elevation, travels through mostly residential streets and has a few rolling hills to test your energy. There will be one rest stop available for this route. Max grade is 5.1%, Route description is Rolling to flat.

25-mile route

This is a ride for beginners ready to try a longer distance to intermediate cyclists able to keep an average of 9 mph and above on a route with 1,058 feet of elevation that will challenge you with some rolling hills. There will be one rest stop available for this route. Max grade is 5.6%, Route description is rolling.

50-mile route

This ride is for intermediate cyclists able to keep an average of 11 mph and above on a route with 1,816 feet of elevation that will offer rolling to moderately hilly sections. There will be two rest stops servicing this route. Max grade is 6.7%, Route description is rolling.

62-mile route

This route is a classic metric for intermediate to experienced cyclists able to ride at averages of 13 mph and above on a route with 2,908 feet of elevation and a mix of moderate and hilly terrain. This route will be serviced by three rest stops. Max grade is 9.1%, Route description is hilly to moderately hilly.

100-mile route

The Ramapo Rally century is for experienced and skilled cyclists able to ride at averages of 14 mph and above on a route with 4,993 feet of elevation and some challenging hills. There will be four rest stops servicing this route. Max grade is 8.5%, Route description is hilly to moderately hilly.

125-mile route

This double metric is for experienced and skilled cyclists capable of reaching averages of 16 mph and above on a route with 6,227 feet of elevation and several challenging long and steep hills. Five rest stops will be available for this route. Max grade is 10.9%, Route description is hilly to moderately hilly.

The BTCNJ Ramapo Rally will follow any New Jersey State health guidelines that are in place on the day of the event. We want the Ramapo Rally to be as safe as possible for participants and volunteers. We will do our best to provide you with a fantastic, fun, and safe day riding with your friends, family and fellow members of the cycling community.

Event details and schedule

Check-in is open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Century and 125-mile riders are required to be on the road before 8:00 a.m. All riders must return to the start site by 5:00 p.m.

Check www.ramaporally.com for the schedule of escorted rides and other information pertinent to the event. All riders must wear helmets.

Make sure to bring a copy of the confirmation of your registration, a bike in good condition, water bottles and a helmet.

On arrival, you will be directed where to park. Make sure to check in at registration to receive your bib, wristband (required for rest stop goodies and lunch). Cue sheets will also be available near the registration area.

Refunds will be granted on a case-by-case basis. Absolutely no refunds will be given after July 31, 2026.

We are so excited to welcome you to the 2026 running of the Grasshopper Kids Race!

We are going to be racing on TRAILS so make sure your child's bike can handle that. No push bikes or training wheels please!

We will be on 0.3 mile well marked loop that will partially be on the rail trail, but mostly dip down into the trails. There are some roots on the trails and some ruts in the ground, but should be rideable / moveable by all ages!

If you would like to be near your child in case they get stuck you are welcome to but PLEASE DO NOT INTERFERE WITH OTHER RIDERS!

We will have a mechanic on site to check EVERY bike before it goes out. Please note that he is NOT there to repair your child's bike, but is there to make sure your child's bike is safe to ride!

Please reach out with any questions!

Get Ready For An Epic Day In The Jungle !

Jungle Habitat is a really special place to ride. If you don't know the history, the park was a Warner Brothers Safari Park until it was abandoned in the 70s. In 2007 the park was cleaned up and building of a trail network was started by JORBA (which continues to this day). Remenants of the old park still remain and perhaps decendants of the original safari animals? Either way the park will be a good challenge, and who knows, maybe you'll have enough in you to escape the jungle.

FUNDRAISING

As part of Ready Set Go Adventures Mission, we always give back to area charities.

A portion of event proceeds donated to West Milford First Aid.

Race Loop Map & Elevation

We're in the process of finalizing the loop, but here's a good idea of loop length and elevation.

Long Loop 7.5 miles / 700 feet elevation

Short Loop 4 Mile / 400 feet elevation

Course is 80% Marked and Plan is to have marking finished on April 1.

We're working on keeping within H2H race time length guidelines as follows:

Cat 3/Jr 40-70 minutes - Cat 2/Open 80-110 minutes - Cat 1/Pro 100-135 minutes

Endurance - Maximum # Long Loops in 4 Hours / 2.5 Hours

Cat 1/Pro: 2 long loops

Cat 2/Open: 1 Short loop + 1 Long loop

Cat 3: 2 Short Loops

Lap Map & Elevation

LONG COURSE

SHORT COURSE LOOP

Cash Payouts & Prizes

Equal $ Payouts ALL Men's & Women's Pro/Cat 1

Cat 1/Pro Open Cash Payout will be per category (1) $100, (2) $75, (3) $50

Endurance 3 Hour Races: Medals & Prizes. Riders must complete a minimum of 2 laps to be eligible for Endurance podium.

As per USA Cycling Rules there must be a minimum of 3 racers in a category to be eligible.

Parking

NJ State Parks is requiring a $5 parking fee for every car entering the park. We recommend car pooling if at all possible. Appreciate it if you can please bring exact change of $5 in cash to cover parking. You can also pre-pay parking in the merchandise section on this registration page.

Camping

Nearby Camping is available at either Camp Wyanokie or Wawayanda State Park

Both are about 15 minutes from race site

Rain & Course Conditions

Event is planned rain or shine.

If Trail Conditions require a date change, makeup date will be in April.

There are no refunds.

Day Of Event Sign Up

Available for additional $15 Fee.

Please bring Cash so we can get you registered quickly.

SIGN UP EARLY & SAVE UP TO 17% OFF

Price Increases February 15 & March 31 at 12:01 AM

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Randonneuring—non-competitive, long-distance cycling, where you follow a pre-planned route and attempt to finish within a set time-limit—is a great way to test your endurance, navigational skills, and fortitude.

Please Note: It is possible for riders to be out on the route beyond sunset. For those riders, lighting and reflective gear are required.

Please refer to the Rules for Lighting and Guidelines on Reflectivity

The full Randonneurs USA Rules for Riders may be found here.

Event details and schedule

Sat - August 15 - 6:30 am: Rider Check-In for 400K and 600K

6:55 am: Last-minute instructions from the organizer

7:00 am: START!

Sun - August 16 - 6:30 am: Rider Check-In for 200K

10:00am Sunday: Cut-Off Time for an official 400K finish.

8:30pm Sunday: Cut-Off Time for an official 200K finish.

11:00pm Sunday: Cut-Off Time for an official 600K finish.