For full information about our weekly race series, we encourage you to visit our website: https://catamountoutdoor.org/race-series-weekly/
In the event that the race is cancelled for inclement weather, your entry can be transferred to a different week.
A huge thank you to our 2026 series sponsors!
Gold Level
Central Vermont Runners, MoveWell, SDR Clothing Company
The PEAK 2 BREW (P2B) ADK Relay is a Long Distance Vehicle Supported Team Running Relay Event in the beautiful ADK Region of NY. P2B ADK takes Teams of 4-8 Runners on an epic journey from the PEAK, through the heart of the ADK into the Mohawk Valley, to the BREW. The course will challenge and strengthen runners of all skill level and provide a runner experience like no other...the ULTIMATE Relay Experience!
P2B ADK consists of 2 different Relay Events:
Remix of the original P2B BEAST Course
Gore Mountain > Old Forge > Saranac Brewery
Team Types: 4-PACK & 6-PACK
~130 mile, 2 Day Overnight Event where teams will camp overnight at the halfway checkpoint (Exchange #12)
o Teams will start mid-day on Friday at Gore Mt then run Section #1 of the course to Old Forge
o There will be a mixture of day time and night time runs for Section #1
o All Teams will break and campout once they reach the Halfway Checkpoint at Exchange #12 in Old Forge
o Section #2 of the course will start with the Sprint Relay teams first thing Saturday morning
o All Teams will finish Section #2 of the course at Saranac Brewery on Saturday afternoon
Similar Sprint Event as previous P2B ADK Sprint Relays
Old Forge > Saranac Brewery
Team Types: 4-PACK & 6-PACK
~60 mile, 1 Day Event
o All Sprint Teams will start first thing Saturday morning with the Bark Eater Teams and will run Section #2 of the Course
o All Teams will finish Section #2 of the course at Saranac Brewery on Saturday afternoon
First Draft
Date: Saturday, August 8th
Start time: 7:30am (108mi.) and 12:00pm (54mi.)
Location: Twig Farm, West Cornwall, Vermont
Organized by Women’s Cycling Collective
Supported by Twig Farm
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 12:00pm, 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. This offers a dynamic riding environment that is quite different from a traditional endurance ride, where groups often separate early and remain unchanged for the rest of the day.
Longer isn’t always the goal. The 108mi. route may appeal to you because you’ve been building your endurance. Riding a shorter distance, however, such as the 54mi route may allow you to challenge yourself in different ways, pushing your pace, riding more dynamically with others, practicing fueling and pacing strategies at higher intensity, or simply discovering a new level of confidence. Both distances offer meaningful opportunities for growth, learning and accomplishment. The “right” choice is the one that best aligns with your goals for the day.
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, Bicycle Express 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.
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 RIDE REGISTRATION.
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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.
For riders completing the 108mi, this will provide an opportunity to regroup with other riders, and a sense of familiarity in the second half, with a different perspective and feel since riding in the opposite direction.
Riders completing the 54mi will bring fresh legs and new energy, while 108mi riders will bring the experience (and accumulated fatigue) of an already challenging first lap.
The route will be partially marked. Riders are expected to carry bike computers/GPS/phones that can support full navigation.
Mile 0 (start): Twig Farm, Cornwall, Vermont
Mile 22: Orwell Town Green, Frog Hollow Bikes - full SAG (nutrition, hydration)
Mile 54: Twig Farm, Cornwall - full SAG (nutrition, hydration, lunch/brunch), drop bag access, riders must depart no later than 12:30pm cutoff.
Mile 85.5: Orwell Town Green, Frog Hollow Bikes - full SAG (nutrition, hydration), riders must depart no later than 4pm cutoff.
Mile 108: Twig Farm, Cornwall - full SAG (nutrition, hydration, dinner), riders expected to return by 6:30pm.
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 (54mi route: mile 32.5; 108mi route: miles 22, 54, and 85.5). Bins will be returned to Twig Farm by 6:30pm on the day of the event.
Route links: Complete routes include checking in at every aid station.
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.
Cut off times:
12:30pm - all 108mi riders must depart from Twig Farm for 2nd lap (regroup and 54mi ride departs Twig Farm at 12pm)
4pm - all riders (54mi and 108mi) must depart from Mile 32.5(54mi ride)/85.5(108mi ride) Orwell Town Green SAG
6:30pm - all riders (54mi and 108mi) expected back at Twig Farm
Packet pickup, SAG drop bag drop-off: (please identify time while registering)
6:30-7:15am (108mi)
11:00am-11:45pm (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
Bicycle Express - pickup 4 x $25 gift certificates
Darn Tough Vermont - 16 pairs of wool socks (plus more included in packet pickup raffle Friday night)
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:
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
11:00am-11:45pm - packet pickup at Twig Farm for 54mi riders, Twig Farm brunch/lunch offered to all riders
11:50pm - gather for group photo (54mi riders and 108mi riders who have made it back to Twig Farm)
12:00pm - 54mi counterclockwise departure (second lap for 108mi riders)
12:30pm - cutoff time for 108mi riders to depart from Twig Farm
4pm - cut off time for riders departing from Mile 32.5(54)/85.5(108) Orwell Town Green SAG
4-7:00pm - dinner prepared by Twig Farm, sparkling non-alcoholic and hard cider provided by Sunrise Orchards
6:30pm - all 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:
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 Ride Organizers.
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The Great Brant Lake Canoe Race
Sponsored by the town of Horicon
Experience a beautiful Adirondack lake in a fun and exciting 6 mile race that takes paddlers down the length of Brant’s picturesque shores and into a channel, finishing on the Mill Pond at the Horicon Community Center.
Start
10:00 am, August 8th, 2026 at Hoyt's Beach on Palisades road at the north end of Brant Lake in Horicon, NY.
10:00 AM Wave 1
Solo Kayak
Solo Canoe
Pack Canoe
10:05 AM Wave 2
OTHER
Guideboat
SUP
10:10 AM Wave 3
C2. (Tandem Canoe)
C4. (4 Person Canoe)
K2. (Tandem Kayak)
Voyageur Canoes
Finish
Horicon Town Beach and the Horicon Community Center. Horicon, NY.
Awards Ceremony
12:30 PM at the Horicon Community Center.
Schedule
August 7th, 2026
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Packet/ Number pickup at Food Truck Friday
August 8th, 2026
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM Packet pickup at Horicon Community Center
9:30 AM Paddler Meeting at Start of race
10:00 AM Race Start
12:30 PM Race Awards Ceremony
Registration
Paddlers are highly encouraged to preregister online.
Only 1 registration needed per team (Tandem Canoe/Kayak/C3/C4)
There will be a packet pick up Friday 8/7 at Food Truck Friday from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Paddlers can also pick up materials the morning of from 7:15 to 8:00 AM at the Horicon Community Center.
Parking
Due to limited parking at the start, paddlers are encouraged to park at the finish and find a shuttle to the start. Please park in designated areas.There will be some parking at the start of the race.
If parking a car at the start of the race. Please park on the side of Rt. 8 across the road from the Hilton Family Farmstand. This allows for more room and turnaround space at the start/drop off area. Please be considerate of other vehicles and paddlers.
Boats can be dropped off at the starting line before parking.
The race will start rain or shine. Be prepared for Adirondack weather!
Paddlers are responsible for their own transportation before and after race. Camp Read will be running a shuttle to the start until 9:00 am.
Pre-Race paddlers meeting will be held at 9:00 am at the start. Coast Guard approved flotation devices are required for all participants. Drugs and alcohol prohibited.
Proceeds benefit the Bob and Gert Newton Campership Fund, The Northern Forest Canoe Trail.
For more info contact the organizers at [email protected]
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Unfortunately we have decided to cancel the 2026 Eastern Grind. We did not take this decision lightly. The New England mountain biking calendar was very difficult to navigate this year and with our registration #'s so low, the racer experience would not be up to the level of our expectations. We are working on securing a date for next year and hope to see you then.
We're excited to Host the 2026 Eastern Grind Race at Trapps Family Lodge in Stowe Vermont. The event will consist of a 1 or 2 lap race that will feature tons of Singletrack mixed with just enough double track. Course is ~11.5 miles long/ ~1500ft of Climbing per lap
This a fundraiser for the Bicycle Express Junior Team. Race to be held rain or shine - cancellations dependent on severe weather or trail conditions. Sorry No Refunds
USA Cycling License Not Required - Event is Permitted by USA Cycling as a Non-Competitive Event - Race Results do not count towards USA Cycling qualifications
Please Note Dogs are Not Allowed at the Event or on von Trapp Family Lodge Property
Please pre-register- Day of Registration is limited and is inefficient - $70 day of fee + Entry Fee will be charged.
Course Map: Coming Soon
Pre-riding: von Trapps Outdoor Center Trail Pass is Required for Pre-riding the course prior to Race Day. Trail Passes are $15/ day for Adults, $8/ day for Children 6-12 and $12/ day for Seniors 65+.
The Course includes the following Single Track trails:
Tapline
Growler
Shredder (Caution - twisty/rocky single track with berms - loose conditions throughout the corners)
Kimmer's (Caution - twisty/rocky single track with berms - loose conditions throughout the corners)
Hardy Haul
Haulapalooza (Section only to connect to Tucxs) (Caution - twisty/rocky single track with berms - loose conditions throughout the corners)
Luce Trail
Lodge Spur
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