Cherry Blossom Challenge Bike Race

Start your spring in overdrive with Newark’s annual Cherry Blossom Bike Race - where the trees aren’t the only thing flying. Riders from across the region show up early and ready to tear through Branch Brook Park like it owes them money. It’s fast. It’s furious. And it’s framed by thousands of pink blossoms that make your Strava stats look poetic. 📅 Saturday, April 5 ⏰ 6:30 AM to 1:30 PM 📍 Branch Brook Park, Newark Show up, clip in, and chase glory through petals and pavement. Just know- this course is as pretty as it is punishing.