Join the Nantucket Women On Wheels for an epic adventure-cycling challenge, featuring dirt, seasonal, and challenging primitive roads in the heart of the Battenkill Valley of Upstate New York & Vermont.
Safe, individual start, Covid-era-friendly, NYS Dept. of Health compliant
Location:
Start/Finish at Argyle Brewing Company
6 Broad Street, Cambridge, NY, 12816
To be held under local permit with the Village of Cambridge, NY
All registrants receive:
Custom pint glass + first fill free, compliments of Argyle Brewing Company
Enjoy locally-sourced & baked apple pie with streusel topping at the finish!
Event t-shirt if registered by May 1
Professional registration and event staff
$10 coupon to post-ride food trucks onsite
10% discount at local restaurants
Moto support
Sag support from the aid stations
On-course mechanical & moto support + sag support
3 Aid stations with plenty of water & energy drinks, nutrition, and friendly volunteers!
Finish times & results
Clear course signage and markings + maps and cue sheets
Start and finish marshal support
Bike wash station
Raffle prizes
Ride photos
Bragging rights for completing one of the most epic rides in the Northeast!
Non-Competitive Event Format:
Race if you want, or not - see you at the finish line with a beer! (21 & older only)
'Rules of the road' only - all riders must obey local and state Vehicle and Traffic Laws throughout the ride.
Individual start / non-mass, rolling starts
Self-timed - results via Ride with GPS only
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has listed several states as under a restricted travel advisory for individuals traveling into New York State. Please see the current advisory here.
500 rider limit!
Covid-19:
Individual / non-mass rolling starts - riders will start during a 2-3 hour start window
100% outdoors
All current NY State Covid-19 Guidelines for outdoor events will be followed.
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has listed several states as under a restricted travel advisory for individuals traveling into New York State. Please see the current advisory here.
REGISTRANTS IN THE EVENT MAY BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A PRE-EVENT COVID-19 SCREENING
Self-TIming & Results Only:
Register on the RWGPS Event Page
Record your ride on the RWGPS App or upload your results - RWGPS app will record MOVING TIME ONLY! No penalty for stopping at aid stations, etc. -- download the app here.
Time clock available at the start/finish
Course Details:
The Great North is an adventure-challenge ride that travels on the paved, gravel, and primitive back roads of theBattenkill Valley Region of New York & Vermont.
You may have to dismount for the more challenging, primititve road sections.
Helmets are required.
Riders must obey all traffic markings and signs
Full Distance - 75 miles / 6500+ ft / 70% gravel
Mid Distance - 50 miles / 4500+ ft / 65% gravel
Mini Distance - 25 miles / 1700+ ft / 30% gravel
Me-no-like-Gravel - paved option - 28 miles / 1500 ft / no gravel
Course maps - See the Ride with GPS event page!
Start Time Windows:
75 Mile - 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
50 Mile - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
25 Mile - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
25 Mile Unpaved - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Recommended bicycles:
Gravel bike
Road bike with wider, 28+ mm knobby tires
Cyclocross bike
Mountain bike
Recommended minimum gearing:
39x27 min.
Recommended shoes:
Mountain bike or Cyclocross shoes
Recommended gear:
On-course mechanical support and aid stations will be provided, but riders should plan on carrying the following items:
CO2 or pump
Spare tube(s)
Tire levers
Hydration and nutrition
Spare clothing
Recommended rider:
Adventure-seeking bicycle owner!