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The Frozen Four 2026 Dave Hoyle Memorial

Who was Dave Hoyle?

Our race this week is dedicated to Dave Hoyle, an excellent racer in his own right, but who was really known for giving back to the sport by his engagement with the local Junior riders in our area. When I first was talking about starting the frozen Four, Dave was very enthusiastic about it, and helped guide our event with regards to Junior racing. He is the reason we have a clinic before our races each week.

His boundless energy with the CCAP (Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program) was, and still is, evident to all of us in the local cycling community.

I remember watching him set up a mini-Cyclocross course in the middle of CycloCross Nationals when the event was held in Hartford in 2017. He had a bunch of excited kids racing around the course, some of them so small they had to pick up their bikes and put it over the barriers and them climb over. Dave would be out there encouraging them and helping where needed.

Dave had so much energy and enthusiasm he created a youth cycling league which has many racing teams which survive to this day. Many of the youth riders he mentored are off to their adult lives now, but still enjoy riding and racing their bikes. They are his legacy and are passing his love of cycling down to the next generation-

Thanks Dave- for your dedication to cycling and leaving us with such a wonderful legacy- And for showing us you can still love Ice cream and race a bike…

Dave wore #109 on the last race he did at the Frozen Four, and that number has been retired from our event in his memory.

Greater Hartford Cycling Club’s Frozen Four information page

Updated Mar 7, 2026 *

THE FROZEN FOUR:

**SUNDAYS **March 15th, 22nd

SATURDAYS*** April 11th and 18th, 2026***

Walnut Hill Park, New Britain, CT, 06052

USA Cycling 2026 Pending

**Additional race dates will be posted as separate events, dates are above, permit number is the same.**VOLUNTEER SIGN UP LINK!! WEEK THREE!

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Frozen Four Notes

The Frozen Four training Series is being put on by 4 Cycling teams for 4 days of racing. Riders will race on a closed 1 mile crit course in WALNUT HILL PARK, NEW BRITAIN, CT. THIS IS NEW FOR 2026!

7:30 AM Juniors Clinic by CCAP

8:00 AM Cat 4/5, ECCC Men’s Cat 4, 30 Minutes Laps are determined by officials

8:35 AM Womens 3-4-5, ECCC Women Cat 3-4, 40 Minutes Laps are determined by officials

8:35 AM Junior race (9-14 years old) 25 Minutes Laps are determined by officials

This race will start right after the Womens race, and will finish before their race

9:20 AM Masters 45+ Cat 1-4, Masters 55/65+ Cat 1-4, ECCC Women Cat 1-2, Women Cat 1-2-3 45 minutes Laps are determined by officials. Masters 45+ will start ahead of the others.

Officials will determine final start format (staggered, together, etc). Womens ECCC will have their own prize list

10:10 AM “B” Race- Mens 3-4, ECCC Mens Cat 3-4, 45 minutes Laps are determined by officials

Juniors 15+ are included and will be scored separately

11:05 AM “A” Race- Mens 1-2-3 / ECCC Mens 1-2-3, 60 Minutes Laps are determined by officials. Juniors 15+ allowed in race

Junior Entry Fees are $25 for first race, $5 for Second race.

All others, $45 for first race, $25 for second race

Race Notes from the promoter

Please use the sanitary facilities provided near registration.

Thanks and have a great race!

Matt Stuart

SERIES DETAILS

• There will be Day Of Race registration. There will be an additional $20 fee for registering Day Of.

• Prizes: Top 3 riders get their entry fee back ($45 each) in all categories except Novice/ Cat5.

**Day of Registration will be offered - there will be an additional $15 fee if you are registering at the race. **

Race Options for Women: Women are welcome to race in their category as well as take advantage of the crit clinic at 7:30am. For Women who wish to race they have a few more options than listed:Women 40+, Cat 1-2 - can race Masters 50+Women 30+ Cat 3-4-5 - can race Masters 50+

Women may enter any race open to their category as well as any race one category lower. For example a Cat 2 woman is eligible to race an open Cat 3-4 race. Cat 1 Women may race two categories down (so they can enter the Open Cat 3-4 race). You can refer to the USAC Rulebook in case of questions, the rule you want is 1.H.9.

DIRECTIONS

Use 109 Vine Street, New Britain, CT, 06052Park using street parking. Please do not block any driveways.

SERIES FAQ

**• Where is the race, parking, registration, and the bathrooms?**Walnut Hill Park, New Britain, CT 06052.Specifically across from 109 Vine Street. **• Where are the bathrooms?**Portapotties will be between 102 Vine Street and Walnut Hill Park D Rd, near the start/finish and registration.

**• Is there food/water?**There are no facilities available at the race venue. **Please bring your own food/water. **

**• Is there warm up on the course?**During races, no.

Riders warming up on local roadways do so at their own risk, rollers / trainers recommended so you can warm up near your vehicle.

THE FINE PRINT

Register at: www.bikereg.com. Search out: the Frozen Four. Online surcharge applies. Port-o-Johns will be located near registration. Please use these and be aware that many of the buildings have security cameras. If you are caught not using the proper facilities, the race director will refund your race entry (minus any fees) and will ban you from the entire series. The series is held under USA Cycling Permit. One-day licenses may be purchased onsite for $15 and are valid for a single day of racing. Onsite One-day licenses may only be purchased by Category 5 Men and Women for use in races open to those categories. Entry Fee includes NEBRA Rider Surcharge of $1 and USA Cycling Insurance Surcharge of $4.75. USAC approved helmets are mandatory. Mountain bikes are not allowed. Cyclocross bikes are allowed. All USAC race rules apply. There is a field limit of 50 for the Category 5, 75 for all other fields.

GHCC (Great Hartford Cycling Club)

Thank you to all of our supporters!

Presented by GHCC, Eastern Bloc, Cheshire Cycle, CCNS, and Carpe Diem Racing

Categories:

Juniors Clinic for Juniors Only! Hosted by CCAP, 25 minutes, $0.00, start time 07:30:00
Category 4-5 and ECCC Men’s Cat 4, 30 minutes, $45.00, field limit 75, start time 08:00:00
Junior Race (9-14 years old) , 25 minutes, $25.00, field limit 30, start time 08:35:00
Womens Cat 3-4-5 / ECCC Women C-D, 40 minutes, $45.00, field limit 72, start time 08:35:00
Masters 45+ Cat 1-4, Masters 55/65+ Races Cat 1-4, ECCC Womens A-B, Womens 1-2-3, 45 minutes, $45.00, field limit 75, start time 09:20:00
The B Race , 45 minutes, $45.00, field limit 75, start time 10:10:00
The A Race, 50 minutes, $45.00, field limit 75, start time 11:05:00

Registration:

Opens on Friday February 06, 2026
Closes on Thursday April 09, 2026