BATTENKILL
BATTENKILL IS BACK AGAIN.
The 2026 event is in memory of Battenkill Moto Director Dave Percey
‘The OG Spring Classic of the Americas’
Bicycle racing returns to the Village of Cambridge & Washington County, New York
*From the founders - * Anthem Tours
*Saturday, May 9, 2026Cambridge, NY*
**Details:**Mixed terrain race & gran fondo with overall & age group awards
61 miles, 45 miles, 23 miles 20% dirt roadsDirect passes through the villages and hamlets of Southern Washington County, NY
Registration includes:
Moto & sag support
On-course mechanical support
2026 Course maps (PENDING)
Course signage
Police controlled intersections
Chip timing & results
Personalized bib numbers if registered by April 1, 2026
Feed Zone / Rest stops with hydration & nutrition
Race tees
Finish podium & age group/category awards
Custom Battenkill pint glasses
Battenkill Expo
Gran Fondo Participants also receive:
Finisher Medals
(1) Free beer (21 & over only)
(1) Meal Voucher
** Awards (Men & Women):****
Top 3 Places in each USAC category
Top 3 Overall Places in each Gran Fondo category
Top 3 Places in the following Full Gran Fondo age groups:
Under 18, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
No cash awards for Amateur races
USAC Category 5 Racers please register in Gran Fondo categories
USA Cycling permit pending
** We welcome E bikes at Battenkill in the Gran Fondo rides However, E bike riders are not eligible for awards
Pro / Elite Men & Women’s Teams:
Minimum team sizes apply
Prizes:
Equal prize money for Men & Women through top 5 places
Pro/1/2 Men - $5,000 / 15 Places
Pro/1/2/3 Women - $3,000 / 10 Places
Looking for a team? Sign up for the team finder here.
Looking for a team member? See prospective team members here.
Pro Team Housing Request Form
Courses:
61.6 miles | Full Gran Fondo & USAC category races
45.1 miles | Mid Gran Fondo
22.6 miles | Mini Gran Fondo
If you plan to ride the course in advance of the event, please be courteous & respectful of land & business owners & local drivers!
Enjoy!
Rules:
All Race Categories and the Gran Fondo are USAC Sanctioned. USA Cycling Rules apply.
Valid USAC license required for USAC Race Categories only
No USAC license required for Gran Fondo Categories
Schedule:
**Friday Check-in **| Friday, May 8 | 3-6 PM
Railroad Park, 6 Broad Street, Cambridge, NY 12816
Saturday Check-in | Opens 7 AM, closed 30 min prior to start times below.
Railroad Park, 6 Broad Street, Cambridge, NY 12816
RACE / RIDE SCHEDULE PENDING
**Parking:**Village of Cambridge
Please follow signage
Battenkill Cycling Apparel
Details soon!
**Hotels & Lodging: **
Area hotels & motels
Airbnb listings
Campgrounds:
Battenkill Glamping Resort
Lake Lauderdale Campground
**Volunteer:**Group Giveback Program - earn money for your organization!
$500 for every 10 volunteers, $800 for every 15!!! All groups must register their volunteers by April 30, 2025 to be eligible for the Program. Reimbursements are not pro-rated. Reimbursements are made by June 1, 2026
Course Marshall posts, 18 years and older only please.
Groups with volunteers under age 18 must have at least one adult supervisor.
Please complete the form linked below and one of our team leaders will contact you.
Please remember that our schedule and requirements may change.
**Bring a volunteer & ride or race for free. ** Do you have a friend or relative interested in being a part of the action? How would you like to race for free if they do? We’re happy to offer free registration for anyone who signs up a volunteer on their behalf. We need course marshals and registration personnel for a safe & successful event. If you have not already done so, just register yourself for the event and then sign your volunteer up using the link below. Our volunteer team will contact them with all the details. Your registration will be refunded in full by June 1, 2026!
Volunteer Here
Press:
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*** Battenkill is Back. Race the Legend*****.**
Presented by:
International Cycling Tours
Chile
Colombia
Ride Across the USA
Iceland & more!
Presented by Anthem Sports
- www.anthemsportstours.com/battenkill
- www.BikeReg.com/71930
- Permit 665f142e-3aa5-4521-b5fc-96e133cf2138:15434
Categories:
- Full Battenkill, 61 miles, $140.00, field limit 600
- Mid Battenkill, ~45 miles, $130.00, field limit 200
- Mini Battenkill, ~23 miles, $110.00, field limit 100
- USAC Men 40+, 50+ (Cat 1-4), 61 miles, $140.00, field limit 200
- USAC Women 40, 50, 60+ (Cat 1-4), 61 miles, $140.00, field limit 100
- USAC Men 60+, 70+ (Cat 1-4), 61 miles, $140.00, field limit 200
- USAC Men Cat 3, 61 miles, $140.00, field limit 200
- USAC Men Cat 4, 61 miles, $140.00, field limit 200
- Women Cat 3/4, 61 miles, $140.00, field limit 200
- Junior Girls 15-18 (Cat 1-4), 61 miles, $90.00, field limit 200
- USAC Junior Boys 15-18 (Cat 1-4), 61 miles, $90.00, field limit 200
- USAC Junior Boys & Girls 13-14, ~15 miles, $50.00, field limit 200
- USAC Junior Boys & Girls 10-12, 7 miles, $30.00, field limit 200
- USAC Junior Boys 10-12 Waitlist, 7 miles, $0.00
- USAC Men Pro.1.2 Team, ~110 miles, $1400.00
- USAC Women Pro.1.2.3 Team, ~85 miles, $950.00, field limit 200
- USAC Men Pro.1.2 Individual , ~110 miles, $195.00, field limit 75
- USAC Women Pro.1.2.3 Individual, ~85 miles, $165.00, field limit 200
- 10 x 10 space, $500.00
- 10 x 10 space with 120V power, $550.00
- 10 x 20 space, $750.00
- 10 x 20 space with 120V power, $800.00
- Team Zone, $100.00
- USAC Men 40+, 50+ Waitlist, 61 miles, $0.00
- Women 40/50/60+ Waitlist, 61 miles, $0.00
- USAC Men 60+ Cat 1-4 Waitlist, 61 miles, $0.00
- USAC Men Cat 3 Waitlist, 61 miles, $0.00
- USAC Men Cat 4 Waitlist, 61 miles, $0.00
- Women Cat 3/4 Waitlist, 61 miles, $0.00
- Junior Girls 15-18 (Cat 1-4) Waitlist, 61 miles, $0.00
- USAC Junior Boys 15-18 Waitlist, 61 miles, $0.00
- Junior Boys & Girls 10-14 Waitlist, ~15 miles, $0.00
Registration:
- Opens on Friday July 25, 2025
- Closes on Friday May 08, 2026