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Diamond Mountain Classic Road Race

Welcome to Diamond Mountain Classic Road Race

 

 

Race offers:

Convenient start times

Moto pacers for each field

Police controlled intersections

Race photographers

Course signage

Race will be held rain or shine

Please arrive in advance to get familiar with our course and race setup

 

SPONSORS

 

 

 

New York Bike Lawyers (Flanzig and Flanzig, LLP) is a nationally recognized law firm representing the rights of seriously injured cyclists, pedestrians, and their families. We are avid cyclists and safe street advocates with a combined 65 years of experience litigating on behalf of seriously injured crash victims in New York. Partner Daniel Flanzig serves on the Board of Directors and is a legal advisor to the New York Bicycling Coalition, New York’s only statewide bicycle advocacy group. Daniel serves as a “Bike Law” educator with Bike New York, the country’s leading bike education program holding monthly classes around New York City educating his fellow riders on their rights if involved in a crash. Mr. Flanzig has authored numerous articles and frequently lectures on bicycle litigation in New York. He has been featured in both The New York Times and Bicycle Times Magazine for his work as a leading Bicycle Law Advocate and a New York Bike Crash Lawyer.

 

An avid cyclist himself, Dr. O’Neal is a compassionate clinician treating populations of all backgrounds and ethnicities with empathy and respect. A wealth of experience dealing with traumatic and developmental maladies of the maxillofacial complex. Familiar working in most clinical settings, from Hospital to private practice. Constantly organizing and assigning doctors and support staff for full and efficient utilization of clinic resources while maintaining minimal operational overhead. An active team player in group practice, regularly coordinating with other treating clinicians whether formulating comprehensive patient treatment plans or executing treatment.

 

RACE DATE

This race date is Sunday, Apr 27, 2025.

 

REGISTRATION

Day-of registration for any field that is not sold out begins 1.5 hour before and ends 20 minutes prior to your field start time. You need to have your UCI or USAC license active to register. An additional $15 late fee applies for day-of registration. Please sign up online to expedite the registration process and avoid potential errors. Keep timing chips from other races on your bicycle.

You can transfer your registration at BikeReg for free to someone else. Please text me in advance if you need to cancel your registration.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please pull off the course upon the request of race officials or the pace moto.

Keep the road clear while waiting for your field’s start.

The start and finish will be at Elton St and Schroeders Ave.

Check Segment here to get an idea. GPX can be downloaded here.

 

NUMBERS:

Bibs must be pinned on the RIGHT side of the rider’s jersey. Incorrect placement of numbers may result in incorrect/missing results.

 

AWARDS:

Cat Pro/1/2/3 winner gets Mavic Ksyrium SL Wheelset offered by Echelon Cycles NYC!

Winners of other fields will receive a box of PowerBars

Report to the podium area 15 minutes after the race is over for awards and media coverage. Racers must be present at the podium ceremony to receive prizes. Racers not present will forfeit their prizes. Prize money may be reduced if Cat123 Men field won’t meet minimums.

First 75 people registered and show up to the race will receive a FREE cycling jersey.

RESULTS:

Will be posted on Road-Results.com and the USA Cycling website, usually within 48 hours.”

 

COURSE:

Steep downhill from the start, then rolling hills at Tiorati Brook rd, then flat and smooth at Seven Lakes Drive and slight uphill before finish.**  Strava Segment is here. ** GPX can be downloaded here. Please arrive in advance to get familiar with new race course and setup. Race course is open to public and delimited by signs, cones and marshals at every critical spot.

 

SUGGESTION: after finishing your race keep left to return back to the parking lot

 

PHOTOS

We had 2 race photographers at 2024 race:

Jun Aishima gallery: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1265469798140306

Photos by @Z.sofi.e : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1265479018139384

 

PHOTO/VIDEO/SUPPORT VEHICLE:

Everyone is welcome to help but all vehicles on the race course must be registered. Support vehicles may follow the group of cyclists without interfering with the race. Photo/Video cars can be only before or after the race. Photo/Video motorcycles/scooters can be on the side on the racing group like this: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_tDMJ0P6s4/?img_index=4

 

DIRECTIONS:

**By car: **Follow GPS to 800 Kanawauke Rd, Stony Point, NY 10980.

Take exit 14 from Palisades Pkwy (comes unexpectedly right after 13), turn left to Willow Grove Rd. Enter from Kanawauke Rd and park closer to Lake Welch beach.

**Rideshare: **Carpooling. It’s as easy as it sounds – sharing a ride with others is a smart way to go. Learn more about carpooling at 511nyrideshare.org which can provide some help getting you to Harriman State Park.

**Taking train then Riding bicycle: **Take PATH train to Hoboken and transfer to MNBNP train to Sloatsburg station. Ride on Seven Lakes Drive 5.7mi and turn to Lake Welch Pkwy for another 3.1mi.

 

PARKING, HOTELS & LODGING:

Area hotels & motels

AirBNB listings

Plenty of parking at Lake Welch Beach by Start/Finish.

 

WATER, BATHROOMS & TRASH

You can pick up a free bottle of water from the cooler inside the race organizer’s van or use the water fountain by the stationary restrooms. Please use the trash receptacle by the registration desk or any other trash cans.

 

NOTES:

The race course is open for cars. The lead-out motorcycle will ensure your way is safe. Please be careful anyway.

This race will be held rain or shine.

 

BIG THANKS

Are flying to New York Racing Club, Dr. Chris O’Neal of Brooklyn, New York Bike Lawyers and Verrazano Team Racing for making this race happened; to volunteers and staff for organizing this race.

Presented by Dr. Chris O’Neal of Brooklyn, New York Bike Lawyers, Verrazano Team Racing

Categories:

  • Men Pro/1/2/3, 71 miles, $97.00, field limit 110, start time 10:00:00
  • Men Cat 3/4, 56.8 miles, $97.00, field limit 110, start time 10:02:00
  • Men Cat 4/5, 42.6 miles, $97.00, field limit 70, start time 10:12:00
  • Masters 40+, 56.8 miles, $97.00, field limit 110, start time 10:05:00
  • Masters 55+, 56.8 miles, $97.00, field limit 110, start time 10:05:00
  • Masters 70+, 56.8 miles, $97.00, field limit 110, start time 10:05:00
  • Women Open, 42.6 miles, $0.00, field limit 70, start time 10:09:00
  • Juniors 15-18 racing with adults, $0.00
  • SAG/Photo vehicle (car/moto/scooter), $0.00, start time 10:00:00

Registration:

  • Opens on Thursday February 13, 2025
  • Closes on Saturday April 26, 2025