Ride

BATTENKILL

***BATTENKILL IS BACK.***From the founders

The OG Spring Classic of the Americas

Bicycle racing returns to the Village of Cambridge & Washington County, New York

Anthem Tours presents

*Saturday, May 10, 2025Cambridge, NY*

**Details:**Mixed terrain race & gran fondo with overall & age group awards

62 miles 20% dirt roadsDirect passes through the villages and hamlets of Southern Washington County, NY

Registration includes:

Moto & sag support

On-course mechanical support

2025 Course maps

Course signage

Police controlled intersections

Chip timing & results

Personalized bib numbers if registered by April 1, 2025

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 #10051

** 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.

Courses:

Our 2025 courses are now published on the Ride with GPS event page here!Pro/Am & Gran Fondo - 62 miles

Mid Fondo - 45 miles

Mini Fondo - 23 miles

Juniors 10-12 - 6.7 miles

Juniors 13-14 - 14 miles

Women’s Pro.1.2.3 - 83 miles

Men’s Pro.1.2 - 105 miles

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 9 | 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

Battenkill | Saturday, May 10 | 8 AM-5PMGran Fondo MID - 8:00 AMJuniors 10-14 - 8:20 AMGran Fondo MINI - 8:45 AMKids Race - 8:30 AMMen 40+/50+ - 9:30 AMJunior Boys 15-18 - 9:40 AMMen Cat 3 - 9:50 AMMen Cat 4 - 10:00 AMMen 60/70+ - 10:10 AMWomen 40/50/60, Cat 3/4, Junior Girls 15-18 - 10:20 AMGran Fondo FULL - 10:40 AMPro.1.2.3 Women - 11:30 AMPro.1.2 Men - 12:45 PM

**Parking:**Village of Cambridge

Please follow signage

Battenkill Cycling Apparel

Visit the Battenkill Web Store Here (closed for until race day)

by Verge Sport

**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 per shift, $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, 2025

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, 2025!

Volunteer Here

Press:

Check out some of the great press we’ve received at both Cyclingnews.com and Bicycling.com

Press passes here

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*** Battenkill is Back. Race the Legend*****.**

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Presented by Anthem Sports

Categories:

Full Battenkill & USAC Category 5, 62 miles, $140.00, field limit 600, start time 10:40:00
Full Battenkill - Verge Sport Jersey Bundle, 62 miles, $235.00, field limit 600, start time 10:40:00
Mid Battenkill, 45 miles, $130.00, field limit 200, start time 08:00:00
Mid Battenkill - Verge Sport Jersey Bundle, 45 miles, $225.00, field limit 250, start time 08:00:00
Mini Battenkill, 23 miles, $110.00, field limit 100, start time 08:20:00
Mini Battenkill - Verge Sport Jersey Bundle, 23 miles, $215.00, field limit 250, start time 08:20:00
USAC Men 40+, 50+ (Cat 1-4), 62 miles, $140.00, field limit 200, start time 09:30:00
USAC Women 40, 50, 60+ (Cat 1-4), 62 miles, $140.00, field limit 100, start time 10:20:00
USAC Men 60+, 70+ (Cat 1-4), 62 miles, $140.00, field limit 200, start time 10:10:00
USAC Men Cat 3, 62 miles, $140.00, field limit 200, start time 09:50:00
USAC Men Cat 4, 62 miles, $140.00, field limit 200, start time 10:00:00
Women Cat 3/4, 62 miles, $140.00, field limit 200, start time 10:20:00
Junior Girls 15-18 (Cat 1-4), 62 miles, $90.00, field limit 200, start time 10:20:00
USAC Junior Boys 15-18 (Cat 1-4), 62 miles, $90.00, field limit 200, start time 09:40:00
USAC Junior Boys & Girls 13-14, 62 miles, $50.00, field limit 200, start time 08:10:00
USAC Junior Boys & Girls 10-12, 7 miles, $30.00, field limit 200, start time 08:10:00
USAC Junior Boys 10-12 Waitlist, 7 miles, $0.00, start time 08:10:00
USAC Men Pro.1.2 Team, 106 miles, $1600.00, start time 12:45:00
USAC Women Pro.1.2.3 Team, 84 miles, $1150.00, field limit 200, start time 11:30:00
USAC Women Pro.1.2.3 Individual, 84 miles, $195.00, field limit 200, start time 11:30:00
USAC Men Pro.1.2 Individual , 106 miles, $205.00, field limit 75, start time 12:45:00
USAC Men 40+, 50+ Waitlist, 62 miles, $0.00, start time 09:30:00
Women 40/50/60+ Waitlist, 62 miles, $0.00, start time 10:20:00
USAC Men 60+ Cat 1-4 Waitlist, 62 miles, $0.00, start time 10:10:00
USAC Men Cat 3 Waitlist, 62 miles, $0.00, start time 09:50:00
USAC Men Cat 4 Waitlist, 62 miles, $0.00, start time 10:00:00
Women Cat 3/4 Waitlist, 62 miles, $0.00, start time 10:20:00
Junior Girls 15-18 (Cat 1-4) Waitlist, 62 miles, $0.00, start time 10:20:00
USAC Junior Boys 15-18 Waitlist, 62 miles, $0.00, start time 09:40:00
Junior Boys & Girls 10-14 Waitlist, 62 miles, $0.00, start time 08:10:00

Registration:

Opens on Friday November 29, 2024
Closes on Friday May 09, 2025