We are proud to announce that the 2024 Pine Barrens 500, sponsored by Pine Barrens Adventure Camp Riding School & Cross Country Cycle Metuchen, NJ
will take place October 25th, 26th, and 27th and will be a three day GPS guided Pine Barrens Adventure & Dual Sport motorcycle tour of the Pinelands National Reserve.
The start and finish will be at 3618 Nesco Road Hammonton, NJ (no fires please)
Report to the check in tent at the Nesco field.
Cross Country Cycle Metuchen, NJ
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The Pine Barrens 500 Adventure is a Three Day, GPS guided tour of the Pinelands National Reserve for adventure style motorcycles. The course will consist of sand and gravel dirt roads in the state forests including challenging trails and some adventure dual sport track time at the end of the day on the vintage mx track.
It is not a Race!
You must be an AMA member: https://americanmotorcyclist.com/ama-event-membership-form?promoterCode=PIBAAD
The PB500 routes for 2024 have changed because of a brand new policy instituted very close to the time of the event. They will not allow firecuts or plow lines for Adventure type motorcycle events. As you know those are not allowed to be used by regular every day riders throughout New Jersey unless it is under an event using a Special Use Permit (SUP). This allowance will not be permitted for Adventure riding type of events.
The more traditional style PB500 or 2 day PB300 type events are still challenging and fun events. Losing most of the firecuts does not mean there are not some tight old roads and interesting trails throughout the course. It is not just wide sand roads. Sand will also continue to challenge the rider in certain sections especially if on a bigger bike. This year we will have a vintage style mx track available to riders at specific times after completion of the days gps routes, controlling the number of riders on the track.
Newer riders will still want to consult with us at registration to talk about any deep sand sections and look at alternates.
Riders meeting at 09:00 each morning is mandatory.
The machines allowed to enter the event must be street legal from the manufacturer, and have DOT Knobby Tires, USFS approved exhaust and a sound level below 95 DB. Riders must be over 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license and liability insurance. No Two strokes or trail bikes will be allowed to enter. No Helmet Cams or Go Pros will be allowed. And we ask for limited social media postings. Pre Entry only.
The PB500 entry numbers will be limited.
see eventzilla page for entry costs
Thanks to the East Coast Enduro Assoc, Ocean County Competition Riders, (OCCR) for Scrub Pine Enduro sections, Meteor Motorcycle Club (MMC) for Sandy Lane Enduro Sections, and Motorcycle Competition Inc. (MCI) for Stump Jumper Enduro Sections and the Pine Barrens Adventurer Rider Crew.
