CJBC FARMLANDS BIKE TOUR

New date of July 4th!

Join us for the annual Watermelon Criterium! Register today! We are the 2026 NJ State Criterium Championship for junior and master categories!

Fees increase by $5 on May 1st.

Registration will open at 8:00 AM on race day.

One day licenses available for $15.

Second race $10 discount.

$10 late fee for race day registration.

The pit will be located near the start/finish. No neutral service. Free lap until 5 laps to go. Wheels in/wheels out.

Important: Parking is located in the parking lot in front of the Livingston gym. Parking on the grass is PROHIBITED. Cars that are parked on the grass are race vehicles. Please only park in the parking lot.

The course

Located on the Livingston Campus of Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ this course is a 0.7 mile fast loop with three turns and a small rise leading into the final turn. The course runs on Road 3, Road 1, and Postal Plaza Rd.

Course Map

Parking is available at the Livingston Recreation Center adjacent to the course on Road 3.

Directions

Directions from all points to Livingston Campus may be found here:

Directions to the New Brunswick/Piscataway Campus

You are looking for the Livingston Campus of Rutgers University.

Once on Ave E:

Take the second left onto Rockafeller Road the a right at the first intersection onto Joyce Kilmer Rd. Stay right at the fork in the road followed by a quick right onto Road 3. Please park in Lot 103 which is immediately on your left. Registration will be at the course which is slightly further down Road 3.

Please note that Bikereg charges a small fee when you register online. We appreciate your registering on line as it makes the registration process on race day go much more quickly.

The 12th annual Spellbound Century road bike event takes place in Mount Holly, Burlington County, NJ where you ride by local horse farms and historic towns on mostly flat roads and some challenging rolling hills. The ride starts from historic Mount Holly, NJ, the County seat of Burlington County. Riders will have various mileage options to choose from including family friendly 25 miles, to a more experience 45 and 63 miles, to a challenging 100 miles. The route will be diverse on quite roads and will have lots of straight away. The ride routes are marked, fully SAG supported, and riders will be provided with a free Ride with GPS voice navigation route. The event will also have fully stocked planned rest stops along the way at farm markets where riders can purchase local fresh goods that will be delivered and be waiting for you at the finish. The event also includes a post ride celebration where you will be treated to a glass of beer, pizza, Italian water ice, local vendors, and live

entertainment. Participants who register early will receive the beautiful event t-shirt. Additionally, Century riders will be awarded a custom-made pin and medal in recognition of their day’s accomplishment.

The Spellbound Century is a community event that has benefitted the Mount Holly PTA/PTO, The Mount Holly Police Department, the Mount Holly Recreation Department, the Rancocas Nature Center, Sacred Heart Elementary School, Rancocas Valley Little League, the Githens Center, Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter , The Aleshire, Wurst and Holmes Memorial Fund, Sacred Heart CYO Baseball Softball and more local non-profit organizations Proceeds from the event have provided a STEM lab for the Mount Holly School District, Two K-9 dogs for the Mount Holly Police Department, Refurbished hiking trails at the Rancocas Nature Center, bleachers and score boards for the Sacred Heart CYO, playground equipment for the Mount Holly Schol District and more.

In 2026, the Spellbound Century will be benefitting the Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Main Street Mount Holly and the John Brainer Elemetary School PTA.

The Spellbound Century is organized by Spellbound Community Giving Corp which goal is:

To Suppor the Community One Pedal Stroke at a Time!

Event details and schedule

The event is scheduled for Saturday July 25, 2026. The Spellbound Century will start in downtown Mount Holly on the corner of Washington Street and Park Drive by the Mount Holly Township Municipal Building. By starting the event on Park Drive it will allow participants access to all the free public parking spaces off Rancocas Road. Registration for participants doing the century ride starts at 6:00 AM and roll out will be at 6:30 AM to 6:45 AM. Participants doing the 63 miles route registration begins at 7:00 and roll out is at 7:30 AM to 7:45 AM. Participants doing the 45 miles registration starts at 8:00 AM and roll out is at 8:30 am to 8:45 AM. Participants doing the 25 miles route registration starts at 9:00 AM and roll out will be 9:15 AM to 9:30 AM. All participants should be back to to the "Finish" line by 3:30 PM. All riders must always wear helmets and obey traffic laws. This is a rain or shine event. Hours subject to change depending on weather.

Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim

Sunday - August 3

Long Branch Ocean Mile Registration

COST:

• $30: Before August 1

• $40: August 1

• $50 RACE DAY!!

RESULTS:

• 2025

• 2024

• 2023

• 2022

• 2021

• 2019

• 2018

• 2017

• 2016

• 2015

• 2014

WHAT:

We're looking forward to welcoming you back to the 2026 Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim. The race will again follow a rectangular course, with both the start AND finish in Pier Village...

WHERE:

Pier Village

66 Centennial Drive

Long Branch, NJ 07740

*This address will bring you within 50m of the gazebo where packet pick-up is located...but the closer you can park to the beach, the better.

Parking is FREE until 10am, so if you intend to stay past 10am, please be sure you pay the meters.

WHEN:

Sunday – August 2

• Packet Pick-up: 630-730am

• Race Start: 8am

FAQ's:

• What is the typical water temperature?

o Ocean temperatures are typically in the high 60s/low-70s.

• Are wetsuits allowed?

o Wetsuits are allowed, but those wearing wetsuits are not eligible for awards.

• How is the course set up?

o The race will follow a rectangular course, with both the start AND finish in Pier Village.

• Is there a cut-off time?

• All racers will be removed from the course 1-hour 10-minutes after the start.

• What are the awards/categories?

o Hand-painted, custom awards will be presented to the Top-5 overall (M/F) & the following age groups (M/F):

• 14&Under

• 15-19

• 20-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60-69

• 70+

If you have any other questions, please e-mail race director, Brian Shea:

[email protected]

Who is Coach Brian?

o Brian Shea comes to the program with a wealth of experience in endurance sports as an athlete, coach and consultant. He is the Founder & Head Coach/Consultant at Jersey Shore/Asbury Masters & Long Branch Ocean Swims & for over 25 years, has competed in all levels of endurance sports from 5K to Ultra-marathon Swims/Runs to Ironman.

o He has raced/won triathlons in the United States & abroad with multiple Ironman finishes including Ironman Hawaii with Personal Bests of:

5k - 15:54

Marathon - 2:49

Ironman - 9:31

Most recently, Brian has (7) top-10 finishes at the 8+mile Annual Swim for Alligator Light (Islamorada FL) as well as podium finishes at the United States Lifesaving Association National Championships.

o On the coaching side, Brian is a certified coach having formulated training and sports nutrition programs for athletes ranging from beginner to professional.

If you have any questions, please respond to this post & we'll circle back w/ you ASAP...OR if you'd like to contact Coach Brian directly, you can do so at: [email protected]