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Crossroads of the Revolution Bike Ride Update for Saturday, Sept 26th – CANCELLED

September 24, 2026September 25, 2026Leave a comment

DUE TO THE FORECAST FOR HIGH WINDS AND RAIN FOR TOMORROW, WE ARE CANCELING THE EWING FALL SPIN – CROSSROADS OF THE REVOLUTION BIKE RIDE. IT WILL BE TOO DANGEROUS TO HAVE RIDERS OUT IN THE STORM. THE BIKE RIDE COMMITTEE WILL MEET TO CONSIDER DOING A RIDE LATER THS FALL AND WILL KEEP ALL RIDERS ABREAST OF ANY DECISIONS THAT ARE MADE.

On behalf of the Mayor, Bert Steinmann, Township Council and the Bike Ride committee, the Ewing Green Team wants to welcome you to the Crossroads of the Revolution Bike Ride. The ride will benefit the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society. We are looking forward to a fun ride and an opportunity to learn some history along the way. The ride will begin and end at Washington Crossing Park in Titusville, NJ. Please use the main entrance on Washington Crossing -Pennington Rd, then make a left and another left into the parking lot. There will be signs and people directing you.

Check in starts at 8:15am. After checking in each rider will receive a shirt. Snacks, fruit, and water will be available at the start and the rest stops. We will have speakers starting at 8:40am and the ride will start at 9:00am. The ride will be led by the Ewing Police with assistance from Hopewell and Trenton Police Departments. A turn-by-turn sheet is attached to this notice, as well as tips for what to watch for from Washington Crossing Park to Birmingham Park, put together by the Historic Preservation Society. Once the ride gets back on the canal path after the stop at the Old Barracks then riders will be able to go at their own pace. A porta-john will be available at the start/end location.

Stops

Birmingham Park/West Trenton Corner – Riders can park bikes in West Trenton Fire Company parking lot. The bathrooms in the building will be open if needed. The Ewing Historic Preservation Society will have a table. Local Historian Larry Kidder will talk on the importance of location and there will be snacks and drinks. Some riders will join the ride at this location. Time: Appx. 20 minutes.
Old Barracks in Trenton – Riders can park bike outside of the Old Barracks and they will be watched by the police. Riders can walk around the Barracks and use the rest rooms. Snacks and drinks will be available.
Time: Appx 20 minutes.
Lower Ferry Road Canal Bridge – Drinks and snacks will available.
The ride will finish back at the parking lot where it started. We encourage you to stroll the grounds of the park and explore the outside of the new park Museum and Visitor Center upon your return.

Historical Places to Watch Out for Along the Route from Washington’s Crossing to Birmingham Park

The Ewing Township Historical Preservation Society has kindly assembled the following six historical highlights to watch out for along the route from Washington’s Crossing Park to Birmingham Park.

Corner of Washington Crossing, Pennington-Lawrenceville Road and Bear Tavern Road. Close to this corner was the original Bear Tavern. The building on the far-left corner is not the tavern, but it is the headquarters of the Park Police.
Look for Janssen Pharmaceuticals on the right side of Bear Tavern Road. The road is now beginning to dip into a ravine that crosses Jacob’s Creek. Washington’s soldiers took almost an hour to go down the hill, cross the creek, and climb out of the valley with horses, eighteen cannons and about 2,400 soldiers. It was now 6:00 am on December 26th.
On Bear Tavern Road between Jacob’s Creek Road and Windybush Way, there is a historical marker for Washington’s March to Trenton. It is on the left side near address 1014 Bear Tavern Road

Inscription: “All our hopes were blasted by that unhappy affair at Trenton.”
Quote from Lord George Germain, British Colonel Secretary.
On Bear Tavern Road near Mercer Airport (left side after crossing Route 295) is a historical marker. It explains the naming of the airport after General Hugh Mercer, who died from wounds at the Battle of Princeton.
On Bear Tavern Road right before coming to Birmingham Park (corner of Bear Tavern and Lower Ferry Roads) there are two markers on the right side of the road, explaining the significance of the planned split of the soldiers into two columns as they marched to Trenton.
Birmingham Park: An incredibly significant Revolutionary War location. During the march to the Battle of Trenton, Washington divided his troops between Generals Sullivan and Greene, with instructions to attack the Hessians from two different directions simultaneously.

Weather

The current weather forecast for Saturday appears iffy. It we just are experiencing light rain or showers; the ride will go on. However, the timing of the predicted Nor’easter is still up in the air. Heavy rains, winds and unsafe conditions will require us to cancel. Please check your cell phone for a text to alert you to any changes about the event. A cancellation will also be posted on ewingnj.org, ewinggreenteam.org and the Civic Rec online registration system

Thank you for your support and we wish everyone a great ride!

Ride the Revolution with Us!

June 25, 2026August 13, 2026Leave a comment

The Ewing Green Team and Ewing Recreation Department invite you to show your patriot fervor and Ride the Revolution with us at our Annual Fall Spin Bike Ride on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

This year’s ride will be held in celebration of Ewing’s quiet but meaningful role in our nation’s history. Join us in our Ewing 250: Crossroads of the Revolution Bike Ride and retrace Washington’s historic march from Washington Crossing to Trenton. We will bike up from the river at Washington Crossing Park and reach Bear Tavern Road. Going right on Bear Tavern we will continue, crossing Jacob’s Creek, and continuing on past the airport until we reach the crossroads at Birmingham Park. This is where Washington split his forces for a planned two-pronged attack on the Hessian forces in Trenton. After a brief presentation by Historian Larry Kidder at the crossroads, we will follow the path of the troops who went down Sullivan Way, through Cadwalader Park and onto State Street until we reach Barrack Street in Trenton. The end point of the ride will be the Old Barracks Museum. Following a brief stop, riders will then make their way back to the Canal Path in Cadwalader Park which they will take back to Washington Crossing Park.

This will be a 19-mile round trip with police escorts, guest speakers, rest stops and refreshments along the way.

FYI, the first part of the ride may be challenging for inexperienced riders, so we encourage you to get out this summer and prepare for our event.

The event is still in the planning stages, so look for more information to come as things fall into place.

“One of the best things about Ewing is that our history isn’t confined to a museum — it’s part of the landscape around us. This ride is a chance to experience that history while enjoying the outdoors and celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.”

— Mayor Bert H. Steinmann

This year’s ride is being run to support the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society, a local Ewing non-profit headquartered at the Benjamin Temple House on Federal City Road, that works to preserve and interpret the history of Ewing Township.

Pre-registration is required to guarantee a tee shirt. There is a sliding scale for pricing: adults, couples, and family plans. The fee for individual adults, aged 18 years and older, is $25. For couples the fee is $40, and don’t forget our Family Plan which costs $50 for 3 or more individuals living in the same household (aged 18+). The deadline for registration is Sept 20th to guarantee a T-shirt. We will attempt to provide tee shirts for late registrants (registrations received after the 20th), but they may not be received in time for the ride.

So, plan to join us at our Ewing 250: Crossroads of the Revolution Bike Ride, as we enjoy our connection to our nation’s past and participate in some of the celebrations across the nation, all while adhering to our mission of raising awareness of bicycle safety and promoting healthy lifestyles as well as a more bikeable Ewing.

Don’t Forget!

Be sure to wear your red, white and blue to Ride the Revolution!

For those who are participating in Ewing 250’s 250 Mile Virtual Challenge, you can enter your mileage from our Revolutionary Ride to help you reach your goal!

Standard safety gear (helmets) and road compliant bicycles are required. E-bikes must adhere to NJMVC requirements.

SAG support this year will be provided by Firehouse Cycles in Yardley, PA. Thank you!

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

Ride Details

Date: September 26, 2026 (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 CivicRec)
Map : see map link
Meet Up: 8:15 a.m. at Washington’s Crossing Park in Hopewell
Ride Start: 9 a.m.
Cost: $25 – ages 18 and up | $40 for couples | Family Plan (3 or more individuals living in the same household over 18) – $50
Registration Deadline: September 20th to receive a t-shirt, afterwards – only if available.
Police Escort: The Ewing police will once again escort us through intersections. Hopewell and Trenton Police will assist in their respective communities.
Registration: Online| In Person (Register and pay at the ESCC Recreation Department Office, Hollowbrook Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing, NJ 08638. | Phone in registration by Credit Card (Call 609-883-1776 Ext. 2) | By mail (form.)

Ewing Green Team to Host 10th Annual Community Fall Spin Bike Tour as a Part of Ewing Community Fest

July 25, 2024August 27, 2024Leave a comment

Mayor Bert Steinmann, the Ewing Green Team and the Ewing Community Affairs Department are pleased to announce the 10^th Annual Ewing Fall Spin bike tour, to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, starting at 8:15am. The event will start and end at Campus Town at The College of New Jersey. All proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (T.A.S.K.).

Individuals or teams, ages 16 years and older are encouraged to register early. “We would love participants to sign up as individuals or come as a team of friends, family members or co-workers,” says EGT Member and Bike Tour Chairperson, Garry Keel. The Fall Spin registration fee is $15 for students ages 16 and older, $20 for adults (individuals 18 years or older) and $40 for a Family Plan (3 or more individuals living in the same household 16 years and older). All persons registering by September 14th will receive a T-shirt. Register through communitypass.net or call the recreation office at 609-883-1776 x 6202 for assistance. Day-of-event registration will begin at 7:45am.

Participants will enjoy a leisurely paced, 12-mile ride throughout Ewing Township neighborhoods. The tour will be escorted by Ewing Police, and rest stops and free bike inspections will be available.

The Ewing Green Team (www.ewinggreenteam.org) was established in 2009 by municipal resolution under the auspices of the Ewing Environmental Commission, and is part of the statewide Sustainable Jersey effort (www.sustainablejersey.com). The Ewing Green Team envisions a township that incorporates sustainability into the actions and decision-making processes of community members and municipal offices to create and maintain sustainable ways of living; builds strong and diverse economic opportunities; and cultivates a community that welcomes people from all walks of life.