Event Description
The 9th annual Spellbound Century road bike event takes place in Mount Holly, Burlington County, NJ where you ride by local horse farms and historic towns on mostly flat roads and some challenging rolling hills. The ride starts from historic Mount Holly, NJ, the County seat of Burlington County. Riders will have various mileage options to choose from including family friendly 20 miles, to a more experience 45 and 63 miles, to a challenging 100 miles. The route will be diverse on quite roads and will have lots of straight away. The ride routes are marked, fully SAG supported, and riders will be provided with a free Ride with GPS voice navigation route. The event will also have fully stocked planned rest stops along the way at farm markets where riders can purchase local fresh goods that will be delivered and be waiting for you at the finish. The event also includes a post ride celebration where you will be treated to a glass of beer, pizza, Italian water ice, local vendors, and live entertainment. Participants who register early will receive the beautiful event t-shirt. Additionally, Century riders will be awarded a custom-made pin and medal in recognition of their day’s accomplishment.
The Spellbound Century is a charity event that has benfitted various non-profit organizations in Burlington County. Proceeds from the event have provided a STEM lab for the Mount Holly School District, Two K-9 dogs for the Mount Holly Police Department, Refurbished hiking trails at the Rancocas Nature Center and more.
In 2023, the Spellbound Century will benefit the
Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter and the Society of St Vincent de Paul, Sacred Heart Conference, Mt Holly, NJ.
The Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter (FOBCAS) is a 501C (3) non-profit corporation who partners with the Burlington County Animal Shelter to provide advanced medical care, training, foster and other services that are beyond the capabilities of the shelter.
FOBCAS mission is to save the lives of homeless animals and to promote their adoption, by working with the County shelter and the community to reach the FOBCAS non-kill vision by 2025. FOBCAS is a donation-based organization and relies completely on the generosity of the public and businesses in the community. Your participation would help save homeless animals in Burlington County by helping pay for veterinary bills.
In addition to FOBCAS, your sponsorship, along with the support of other organizations and businesses, will be benefiting the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVDP), Sacred Heart Conference, Mt Holly. SVDP is also a 501C (3) non-profit organization who serves the poor in the Rancocas Valley High School sending district. SVDP services includes a Food Pantry and financial assistance to those in need. SVDP serves approximately 250 families in the local area out which 27% are senior citizens. You contribution will help SVDP provide financial assistance to those in need. Since the pandemic there is a greater need for assistance to those in our community so, they can avoid eviction, loss of utility services and other important financial needs.
Check out and order your Spellbound Century gear by clicking here: 904 - Spellbound 2023 – Primal Via (primalcustom.com)
Proceeds from the sale of the gear will benefit the
Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter and the Society of St Vincent de Paul, Sacred Heart Conference, Mt Holly, NJ.
Event details and schedule
The event is scheduled for Saturday July 29, 2023. The Spellbound Century will start in downtown Mount Holly on the corner of Washington Street and Park Drive by the Mount Holly Township Municipal Building. By starting the event on Park Drive it will allow participants access to all the free public parking spaces off Rancocas Road. Registration for participants doing the century ride starts at 6:00 AM and roll out will be at 6:30 AM. Participants doing the 63 miles route registration begins at 7:00 and roll out is at 7:30 AM. Participants doing the 45 miles registration starts at 8:00 AM and roll out is at 8:30 am. Participants doing the 20 miles route registration starts at 8:30 AM and roll out will be 9:00 AM. All participants should be back to to the "Finish" line by 3:30 PM. All riders must always wear helmets and obey traffic laws. This is a rain or shine event. Hours subject to change depending on weather.
