Tour of High Bridge
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
A very BIG "THANK YOU!" to our sponsors this year for making the Tour of High Bridge a great success! We would also like to thank the many volunteers who gave their time, effort, and energy on this extremely hot day. A special note of thanks to: the High Bridge Fire department for having a cooling mist that helped both the cyclists and the spectators; the High Bridge Rescue Squad for taking care of those injured during the Tour of High Bridge; the High Bridge Police Department for making sure traffic was interrupted as little as possible and keeping our cyclists safe; the Economic Development Committee for volunteering their time and helping to raise the money to ensure that the Tour of High Bridge would run smoothly; Mattias Schroeter for keeping the race running all these years.
Click here and check out our current list of Tour of High Bridge sponsors!
Tour of High Bridge Bike Race
The Annual Tour of High Bridge is being held on Sunday, June 8, 2007, and is a US Cycling Federation sanctioned event. It brings professional racers from all over the world. In addition to world class cycling, there's games for the kids, food and drink. The event starts at 12 noon.
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Map of Bike Race
Route of Bike Race
The race starts on Washington Avenue near Union Forge Park. It continues up Washington Avenue and turns right onto Church Street. The race proceeds from Church Street by turning left onto Seal Street. At the end of Seal Street, the racers turn right onto Mine Road. From Mine Road, the racers turn right yet again onto Cokesbury Road. At the intersection of Cokesbury Road and River Road, the racers make a right and follow River Road along Lake Solitude. River Road then empties into Washington Avenue where the racers will approach the finish line.
Registration for the Race
Registration will take place at Dani & Jonny's Espresso Juice Bar located at the corner of Main and Bridge Streets.
Tour of High Bridge flier with race listings
Parking for the Bike Race
Parking will be at the Custom Alloy parking lot located at the intersection of Arch Street and Washington Avenue. There will be additional parking for those who will be staying the entire day at Union Forge Park. Please note- if you choose to park at Union Forge Park, you will not be permitted to move your car until the last race is over which will be around 6:30 in the evening. There will be parking for food vendors only in the playground parking area at Union Forge Park.
Directions to High Bridge
From New York Area: Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 14- Newark Airport/ Route 78 West. Take 78 West until Exit 17- Clinton/Washington Route 31. Stay on Route 31 North. The first stoplight you come to will be a jug handle for Halstead Street, Clinton- continue past this stoplight. When you approach the second stoplight, take the exit ramp for High Bridge. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right and proceed down Route 513. Follow Route 513, and turn right onto Bridge Street, go under the railroad trestle and make a left on to Main Street (Route 513) in High Bridge. Dani & Jonny's will be immediately on your left for you to register.
From Easton/Allentown Area:
Take Route 78 East in New Jersey until Exit 16. Take this exit and proceed to the first stop light. Continue straight through the stoplight, and at the "T" intersection you come to, make a left, and continue on Route 31 North. The second stoplight you come to will be a jug handle for Halstead Street, Clinton- continue past this stoplight. When you approach the third stop light, take the exit ramp for High Bridge. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right and proceed down Route 513. Follow Route 513, and turn right onto Bridge Street, go under the railroad trestle and make a left on to Main Street (Route 513) in High Bridge. Dani & Jonny's will be immediately on your left for you to register.
From Philadelphia Area:
Take 95 North into New Jersey. Take Exit 4 and take Route 31 North. Continue North on Route 31 through the towns of Pennington, Hopewell, Flemington, and Clinton (approximately 30+ miles). After crossing over Interstate Route 78, the first stoplight you come to after that will be a jug handle for Halstead Street, Clinton- continue past this stoplight. When you approach the second stoplight, take the exit ramp for High Bridge. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right and proceed down Route 513. Follow Route 513, and turn right onto Bridge Street, go under the railroad trestle and make a left on to Main Street (Route 513) in High Bridge. Dani & Jonny's will be immediately on your left for you to register.
Bike Race Sponsorship
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the bike race, there are various levels- from $25 to be a friend of the bike race, up to one $7,500 sponsorship and having the race named after your company or business. Click on the following links for information and contacts.