Ewing Fall Spin 2023

Join the Ewing Recreation Department and the Ewing Green Team‘s Bike Advocacy Group, a contingent of citizen volunteers interested in promoting a more bikeable Ewing for our Annual Bike Tour of Ewing on Saturday, September 30, 2023.   The ride will once again be the kickoff event for Ewing’s annual Community Fest event, with riders departing from and ending at Campus Town at TCNJ and traversing the Ewing Community on a ride yet to be determined.

This year’s ride is being run to support Meals on Wheels Mercer County, a local non-profit dedicated to providing a comprehensive nutrition program committed to providing nutritious meals and related services, while easing the social isolation of our senior and homebound participants.  The goal of the services is to assist participants, who wish to remain in their homes, maintain independence, dignity, health, and well-being.

Pre-registration is required to guarantee a tee-shirt.  The cost is $25 (for registrations received prior to September 23rd) to cover the cost of tee-shirts.  Registrations received after the 23rd will cost $30.  We will attempt to provide tee-shirts for late registrants, but they may not be received in time for the ride.  So, plan to join us at our Annual Bike Tour of Ewing, as we promote healthy lifestyles, raise awareness of bicycle safety and promote a more bikeable Ewing.  For adults ages 18 and up only.  

The Ride

Date: September 30th (Rain or shine).  In case of really inclement weather and the event has to be cancelled, we will try to contact you by phone and/or email. (So please fill out the form with your computer or sign up using CommunityPass)
Meet Up: 7:45 a.m.  at the Campus Town
Ride Start: 8:15 a.m.
Cost: $25 per person (includes a free tee shirt if your registration is received by September 23rd.) $30 per person if received after Sept 23rd.
Police Escort:  The Ewing police will once again escort us through intersections.
Registration:

• Online:
  You must create a User account (a one time requirement for all Ewing programs) and fill out all required information.  This will populate our registration form and waiver.  There is an additional $3 fee to cover processing costs.  Do not use this system if you are being comped for the ride.
• In Person:
  Register and pay at the ESCC Recreation Department Office, temporarily located at the Hollowbrook Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing, NJ 08638.
• Phone in registration by Credit Card
  Call 609-883-1776 Ext. 2
• By mail
  Fill out the registration form and mail it along with your check made out to the Ewing Twp. Recreation Department to:

Ted Forst (Director)
Ewing Recreation Department
Hollowbrook Community Center
320 Hollowbrook Drive
Ewing, NJ 08638

Registrations and payment must be received by Saturday, September 23rd to be eligible for the $25 rate.

Standard safety gear (helmets) and road compliant bicycles required.  Specific rules are on our CUE SHEET.

The EGT requests that you say NO to those single use plastic water bottles…

Riders are encouraged to bring their own re-usable water bottles and fill them at our rest stops.

Kids, Bring Your Bike (and helmet) to Community Fest!

Kids ages 4 -12 are invited to the 2023 Community Fest Bike Rodeo.  Aimed at teaching the rules of the road, as well as some safety tips for both the rider and their cycle, the event is still in the planning stages but will be held in conjunction with Community Fest, Saturday, September 30^th at the parking lot near the Food Trucks.

Officers, along with volunteers from the Ewing Green Team and TCNJ students, will teach hand signals to be used while riding, as well as provide additional safety tips.  Participants will also test their skills on the obstacle course, which will feature educational stops along the way.  They’ll also learn when to watch out for pedestrians at cross walks and to watch out for cars.

Our bike rodeo also stresses how important it is to wear a helmet while riding. Helmet fittings and replacements will be provided by Capital Health (while supplies last).  Kids will learn how to properly put on a helmet and when it’s time to transition to another bike or helmet.

Team members will be on hand to perform basic safety checks for those whose bikes need some attention. 

Recycle Your Bicycle

Donate your used bicycle to help kids from low-income families enjoy biking during Community Fest!

We are collaborating once again with the Boys and Girls Club Bike Exchange located at Capitol Plaza in Ewing to solicit donations of your old and dilapidated bikes to be refurbished by their volunteers and put to good use.   Drop off your used bicycle at the Bike Rodeo (hours TBD)  Declutter your garage and storage areas and help make a child happy with a new bike!