Light-Up Rides
Light-Up Rides are monthly, social nighttime rides open to all ages and abilities. We encourage riders to decorate or illuminate their bikes or themselves in creative ways, bring music, and enjoy a slow ride!
Rides are slow and beginner friendly, with a pace of 8mph and routes from 10-20 miles. All rides are weather-permitting. Please check our social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) for ride updates.
For access to all our routes with turn-by-turn directions for free, you can join our Ride With GPS Club Membership. Joining RWGPS is not necessary to take part in any of our rides.
Our next Light-Up Ride is
PRIDE RIDE!
Roll into Pride with Bike JC! Every August, we lace up our lights, deck out our bikes in rainbow, and hit the streets of Jersey City for our annual Pride Ride: a festive, nighttime spin through the city that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and the joy of cycling together.
Part of Bike JC's beloved Light-Up Ride series, the Pride Ride is a slow-paced, no-drop social ride (about 8 mph) that is open to all ages, abilities, and identities. Expect a friendly, welcoming atmosphere where decorative lights, music, and plenty of color are encouraged.
We roll out from the Grove Street PATH Plaza after sundown and wind through around 16 miles of Jersey City's vibrant neighborhoods, regrouping along the way so nobody gets left behind.
All are welcome! Bring your front and rear lights, a spare tube, some water, and your brightest self. Our volunteer ride marshals will keep the group safe and together from start to finish.
Friday, August 14
Grove Street PATH
Meet 7:30 pm / Roll 8:00 pm
Free to ride. No registration required. Just show up and roll!
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2026 Ride Schedule
These monthly, social night-time rides roll at a slow pace and start at the Grove PATH plaza.
Some rides have optional themes, which may be listed here and on socials.
March 13th - Meet 6:30pm, Roll 7:00pm
April 10th - Meet 7:00pm, Roll 7:30pm
May 8th Light Up The Loop Ride
-Main ride starts at Washington Park
--Meet 7:15pm, Roll 7:30pm
-Feeder ride from Grove PATH
--Meet 6:45pm, Roll 7:00pm
June 19th - Meet 7:30pm, Roll 8:00pm
Juneteenth ride!
July 10th - Meet 7:30pm, Roll 8:00pm
August 14th - Meet 7:30pm, Roll 8:00pm
Jersey City Pride Month Ride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
September 18th - Meet 6:30pm, Roll 7:00pm
October 9th - Meet 6:30pm, Roll 7:00pm
RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK
Participation in Bike JC's Light-Up Rides is voluntary and at your own risk. Bicycling involves inherent hazards. All riders are responsible for their own safety, including obeying traffic signals, wearing helmets, and equipping their bikes with front and rear lights and complying with applicable laws. Bike JC, its board members, volunteers, and sponsors assume no liability for any injury, accident, or property damage occurring before, during, or after the ride.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Light-Up Rides:
What are the Light-Up Rides?
Light-Up Rides are Bike JC's monthly, night time social rides. They're a slow pace and a friendly atmosphere, with lights and music welcome!
Are the rides no-drop?
Light-Up Rides maintain a pace of 8mph. We stop to regroup at points and after hills, and we make every effort to ensure people can remain on the ride. If you're unable to maintain this pace, we may need to ask you to leave for the safety of the ride.
Are signups required?
No! Just show up at the start, and you're welcome to ride along with us.
Ride Rules:
Rule #1: Stay Behind the Ride Leader
At the front of our rides, there's a bike with a speaker and a Bike JC Flag. Please stay behind this bike at all times for your safety.
Rule #2: Do Not Cross the Center Line
Stay on the side of the road we're traveling. We do not restrict oncoming traffic.
Rule #3: Listen to the Ride Marshals
Marshals are volunteers in yellow vests that work hard to keep the ride safe and together. Please listen to all marshal instructions.
Rule #4: Stay in Front of the Sweep
The Sweep is the last ride marshal - they're the end of the ride and are responsible for keeping everyone in front of them. If you fall behind the ride sweep, you will be considered off the ride.
If you continually violate these rules, you will be asked to leave the ride.
Be Prepared:
What should I bring to the ride?
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A front & rear light for safety
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A spare tube in your tire's size, so that our marshals can help you if you get a flat
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Water, snacks, and appropriate clothing for the weather
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A charged phone
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Decorative lights and music are not required, but make the ride more fun!
Do the ABC Quick Check:
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Air: Make sure your tires are inflated properly
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Brakes: Make sure your brakes operate smoothly and stop your wheels
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Chain: on, lubricated, and shifting smoothly
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Quick Release: Make sure all quick releases are closed tightly.
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Check: Take a slow, brief ride to make sure everything is in order.
Watch a video on performing an ABC Quick Check on your bike!
Be Prepared to Get Home
Whether you return to the start, or you need to leave the ride for any reason, have a plan to get home. If you have a mechanical emergency, our marshals will do their best to help you, but we cannot guarantee we'll get you rolling again.
Decorating Your Bike:
We invite you to decorate your bike with lights, art, costumes, music, or whatever you'd like! Some rides have themes for inspiration, but they're never mandatory. Some ideas would include:
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Rim lights on your wheels
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LED Tape along your frame
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Light-Up clothing or accessories
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Custom costumed or artwork
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Personal speakers with whatever music you'd like