Additional Information
For the last five years riders have responded positively to the routes, aid stations, picnic and just about every facet of the event. Locals have loved the challenge of new routes and the novelty of having their workout catered, while visitors have seized upon the cultural opportunities—everything from world class art to great theatre and music—offered by the region, to make the ride part of a great weekend. New this summer: we'll begin on the campus of Southern VT College, located just south of the Bennington Battlefield Monument (Just 2.5 miles south of Bennington College where we staged the event the last 2 yrs.).
The individual routes can be viewed at www.hoorwa.org after July 15: short narrative descriptions are below.
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Monument Loop--8.5 miles: Created for families and younger riders. Gradual hills, rolling terrain, the Bennington Monument (you can take the elevator and visit the top during your ride). There will be one aid station along this route. Rollout 10:30 a.m.
Two-State Tour--28 miles: Beautiful farmland and rolling hills will lead you from VT into neighboring NY State. You’ll pass lovely farmland, and will ride along the Hoosic's tributary, the Walloomsac river. There are two covered bridges and three aid stations along this route. Rollout 10:00 a.m.
The Hoosic 50: NEW this year! Four covered bridges, rolling hills, and some short climbs. You'll cross the Hoosic and the Walloomsac rivers. There will be three aid stations along this route. Roll out will be at 9:00 a.m.
The Watershed Challenge—75 miles: Traverse all three states of the watershed—Massachusetts, New York and Vermont—during this challenging ride. A bit of everything—a 4-mile hill climb over Petersburg Pass (2,067 ft), a short dirt stretch past the Park McCullough House, fast stretches along the river valley—and lots of great views! There will be four aid stations along this route. Rollout at 8:00 a.m. For those who think they'll need a bit longer to tackle the terrain, an early bird option of 7:30 will be offered.
Aid Station Items: Good variety of fruits, sweets, salts and hydration. Check website for details.
Registration will open at 6:45 a.m. Please arrive to leave yourself ample time to register and ready yourself for your rollout time. There will be a meeting 15' before each rollout to update riders on the course and other pertinent info.
Register by August 1 and there's a price break of $10 for each route.
Commemorative ride jerseys will be available for $65, or riders can raise $250 to earn a jersey and free membership in HooRWA for a year.
Post Ride Picnic/Happy Hour: great food, salads and more. Beverages include lemonade, iced tea and a free beer for participants 21 or over. Your meal is included, but if you're bringing friends register for an additional meal at $5.00/per person (note if you want a vegetarian option).
TSUBO Massage will be providing riders with short post ride massages free of charge. Come check them out!
Questions? Call or email Lisa Carey Moore at 413-458-2241 or lmoore@williams.edu.
