First Draft

Women’s Cycling Collective + Twig Farm:

First Draft

Date: Saturday, August 8th

Start time: 7:30am (108mi.) and 12:30pm (54mi.)

Location: Twig Farm, West Cornwall, Vermont

Come join a warm community of brightly spirited, endurance-minded riders as we journey through the rolling and occasionally lumpy gravel hills of Addison County. Our 108- and 54-mile routes begin and end at Twig Farm in Cornwall, Vermont, offering a beautiful and unique setting to challenge yourself, connect with others, remain well nourished, and enjoy a memorable day on the bike.

Whether you’re experienced with longer-distance riding or are building your comfort, confidence, and endurance, there's a place for you here. Our goal is to create opportunities for riders of all experience and confidence levels to ride together, learn from one another, and discover what's possible through shared miles and shared experience. We believe some of the most meaningful growth happens not only through individual effort, but through the encouragement, insight, and camaraderie of a supportive community. To put it most simply, we grow stronger together.

The ride is intentionally structured to give athletes the flexibility to plan and approach the day in a way that best supports their individual goals. Whether focused on performance, practicing pacing and fueling strategies, building confidence over longer distances, or simply enjoying a strong day on the bike, the format creates opportunities to ride dynamically with others while pursuing individual objectives. By fostering supportive connections and shared experiences, the event is designed to maximize engagement, enhance performance, and create meaningful opportunities for learning and growth.

Riders taking on the 108-mile route depart at 7:30am to complete the first 54-mile loop before returning to Twig Farm. At 12:30pm, after an opportunity to rest, refuel and regroup over a shared brunch/lunch, all riders head back out to complete the second loop, this time joined by riders taking on the 54-mile route. 108-mile riders have until 1pm to make the

This format creates something that doesn't often exist in larger group endurance rides. Rather than many riders spending the day falling farther behind the finish while others are already celebrating, the midpoint becomes a shared start (or restart) point. Athletes have the opportunity to reconnect, meet new people, form new groups, and begin the second half of the day together. The shared meal offers nourishment, creates space to reflect on the first half of the ride, compare experiences, adjust pacing or fueling strategies, and apply those lessons immediately during the afternoon. Whether your goal is performance, confidence, learning, or connection, the day is designed to maximize engagement while providing meaningful opportunities to build on the fitness, skills, and experience developed through training.

Women's Cycling Collective and Twig Farm are committed to creating collaborative, rider-focused opportunities that support, encourage, and connect riders as they explore their potential through training and endurance through the context of the bike and the natural world. By bringing together riders with diverse backgrounds and abilities, we hope to foster engaging learning experiences, build lasting connections, and cultivate a culture where all riders can thrive and grow. We invite you to be part of the collective energy that uplifts, empowers, and inspires riders, both on and off the bike.

Thank you to our generous business supporters and partners for enriching rider experience and making this event possible: Twig Farm, Velocio, Sunrise Orchards, Frog Hollow Bikes, Darn Tough Vermont, and Julbo.

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General Information: Details, including routes and other specifics are subject to change. All participants will be emailed updated and current information, including routes and course information, in the days leading up to the ride.

• Registrations for the 108mi and 54mi routes include ride, nutrition and hydration at aid/SAG stops (mile 21.5, 54, 85, 108), access to personal drop bags (mile 54), raffle ticket(s), brunch/lunch, dinner, and sparkling nonalcoholic or hard cider.

• There are a number of questions we are asking participants to answer during the registration process. While only some are “required,” responding to all will help us shape the event in ways that better meet individual needs and preferences when and where possible.

• Registration closes Saturday, August 2nd at 5pm. There is NO DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION.

• Limited number of complimentary Velocio musette bags offered to participants.

• Musette bags have been donated by Velocio for the first fourteen riders who register under all categories combined.

• Musette bags will be available at packet pickup.

• Staggered start and midway regroup opportunity for 108mi: The 108mi route has a start time of 7:30am. It consists of one clockwise 54mi loop with 4 climbs you’ll likely notice and around a total of 4000’of climbing. It is then repeated in reverse (counterclockwise). The 54mi route consists of one counterclockwise loop with a start time of 12:30pm.

• For riders completing the 108, this will provide a sense of familiarity in the second half, with a different perspective and feel since riding in the opposite direction.

• The route will be partially marked. Riders are expected to carry bike computers/GPS/phones that can support full navigation.

• SAG: Support and resupply at aid stations and with local business partners is available every 22-33 miles. (Check in at all aid stations along respective routes is required of all participants.)

• Mile 0 (start): Twig Farm, Cornwall, Vermont

• Mile 22: Orwell Town Green, Frog Hollow Bikes - full SAG (nutrition, hydration)

• Mile 53: Twig Farm, Cornwall - full SAG (nutrition, hydration, lunch/brunch), drop bag access, riders must depart no later than 1pm cutoff.

• Mile 85.5: Orwell Town Green, Frog Hollow Bikes - full SAG (nutrition, hydration), riders must depart no later than 5pm cutoff.

• Mile 108: Twig Farm, Cornwall - full SAG (nutrition, hydration, dinner), riders expected to return by 7:30pm.

• Drop bags and bins: Option to access or discard personal gear and supplies along the way.

• 108mi riders may choose to prepare personal drop bags labeled with their name to leave at the Twig Farm barn to avoid going to their vehicle at the halfway point of the ride.

• Bins to drop unneeded layers or gear will be available at SAG (miles 22, 53, and 85.5). Bins will be returned to Twig Farm by 7:30pm on the day of the event.

Route links: Complete routes include checking in at every aid station.

• 108mi (2 laps, CW/CCW)

• WCC Twig Farm - 54mi clockwise, 7:30am start · Ride with GPS followed by WCC Twig Farm - 54mi counterclockwise, 12:30pm start · Ride with GPS )

• Please make sure to download BOTH of the above routes if riding the 108mi route. Each lap has a separate file to avoid computer confusion which can happen with some head units when a route overlaps upon itself.

• 54mi (1 lap, CW)

• WCC Twig Farm - 54mi counterclockwise, 12:30pm start · Ride with GPS

• Please check to ensure that routes are loaded prior to ride. Practice opening a new route midride as this will be required for 108mi riders before departing on the second 54-mile lap.

Cut off times:

• 1pm - all 108mi riders must depart from Twig Farm for 2nd lap

• 5pm - all riders (54mi and 108mi) must depart from Mile 85.5 Orwell Town Green SAG

• 7:30pm - all riders (54mi and 108mi) expected back at Twig Farm

Packet pickup, SAG drop bag drop-off: (please identify time while registering)

• Friday, August 7th, Twig Farm, Cornwall, 5-7pm

• Early packet pickup RAFFLE at 6:50pm includes two pairs of Julbo lifestyle glasses and three pairs of Darn Tough Vermont socks. Athletes must have picked up their packets before this time to enter.

• Saturday, August 8th, Twig Farm, Cornwall,

• 6:30-7:15am (108mi)

• 11:30am-12:15pm (54mi)

Raffle items:

(2 tickets included with 108mi registration, 1 ticket included with 54mi registration, limit one raffle item per participant)

• Velocio - RECON Backpack

• Velocio - Hydration Pack

• Julbo - one pair of performance glasses

• Darn Tough Vermont - 18 pairs of wool socks

• Women's Cycling Collective - (2) 1mo. live virtual winter training WCC Velocity basic membership (or prorated 1mo discount if the athlete is purchasing a full season membership package). This can be transferred to any woman.

Full schedule of events:

• Friday, August 7th

• 5-7pm - Packet pick-up/drop bag collection at Twig Farm, Cornwall

• Saturday, August 8th

• 6:30-7:15am - packet pick up/drop bag collection at Twig Farm for 108mi riders

• 7:15am - gather to connect with fellow riders and for group photo

• 7:20am - official group welcome, safety review, reminders, remaining questions and answers

• 7:30am - controlled start led by Women's Cycling Collective and Twig Farm to Wooster Road

• 11:15am-12:15pm - Twig Farm brunch/lunch offered to all riders

• 11:30am - 12:15pm - packet pickup at Twig Farm for 54mi riders

• 12:20pm - gather for group photo (54mi riders and 108mi riders who have made it back to Twig Farm)

• 12:30pm - 54mi counterclockwise departure (second lap for 108mi riders)

• 1:00pm - Cut off time for 108mi. riders departing from Mile 54 Twig Farm SAG

• 4-7:30pm - Dinner prepared by Twig Farm, sparkling non-alcoholic and hard cider provided by Sunrise Orchards

• 5pm - Cut off time for riders departing from Mile 85.5 Orwell Town Green SAG

• 7:30pm - All 100mi riders expected to be back at Twig Farm

• Raffle drawing time TBD - riders do not need to be present to win, arrangements will be made to pick up items at alternate time or postage can be paid if winners wish to have item shipped.

Pre-event Workshops, Clinics, and Coaching:

• Pre-event workshops, clinics, and coaching are available on an individual or small group basis. Please contact event co-organizer and coach, Liz Wolf, if interested.

Barring extremely rare and dangerous weather conditions, this event and associated offerings will take place rain or shine. In the unforeseen event of cancellation, refunds will not be issued.

If you have questions about event details, any of the offerings, or want/need to learn more before making a decision to participate, please do not hesitate to reach out to Liz Wolf or Michael Lee, First Draft Event Directors.

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