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Welcome to the Third NYC Velo Fire Tower Brevet (FT3)! A special thanks to the folks that helped us put this together:

The Team at NYC Velo

Search and State All Road Apparel

Chris McNally Drawing Studio

We're following up the success of the first 2 editions of the Fire Tower Brevet (thanks to all of you who took part!) with a new route & 5 new towers! The new route spends little time in our beloved Hudson Valley, opting for adventures westward. This new uncharted terrain (by Fire Tower Brevet standards) includes immersion in the New Jersey Highlands, the Delaware Valley, and the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. The new route for FT3 explores notable areas of Northern NJ & Eastern PA: Hackensack & Patterson NJ, High Mountain Park, Jungle Habitat, High Point State Park, Stairway Wild Area, Hickory Run Forest, Hell Mountain, and, notably, Staten Island. While there are some lengthy sections of flat terrain, the 5 Fire Tower ascents include gradients, often unpaved, that can exceed 20% (all 5 tower ascents this year are rideable, apologies again for the gut punch that was Mt Beacon). Though it may be argued that this ride isn't for everyone we've made accommodations so that those of you

uninterested in a death march in the mountains can still enjoy a great adventure:

• The goal of the Fire Tower Brevet is to push the limits a bit of Brevet-style riding and to explore parts of the Mid-Atlantic & Hudson Valley regions that may be off the radar of NYC cyclists. Scroll down for details of the ride & prizes, and links to the route. The ride is Brevet-style, starting and ending at NYC Velo - East Village (66 2nd Avenue)

• The 5 Controles (checkpoints) on the route are 5 historical Fire Towers throughout Northern NJ & the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, chosen for their location and bike accessibility, these include:

• Ramapo Station Fire Tower (Heart hole punch)

• Buckhorn Ridge Fire Tower (Rectangle hole punch)

• High Knob Fire Tower (Star hole punch)

• Pohopoco Fire Tower (Diamond hole punch)

• Mauch Chunk (Bear Mountain) Fire Tower (Circle hole punch)

• The "Suggested Route" is approximately 330 miles. Riders are not required to follow the route, only to visit the 5 Controles

• Riders who plan to participate are required to register here on BikeReg and will be issued a Brevet card (designed by the artist Chris McNally)

• At each Controle there will be a uniquely-shaped hole punch used to punch the corresponding Fire Tower on the Brevet card

• Riders will also produce digital proof of successful Controle check-in/route completion (via a GPS/Strava file and/or Instagram/social media photos of themselves at the Controle) to qualify for the tiered Rewards

• The official ride start is 5:00am Saturday July 11 2026 at NYC Velo East Village though riders may complete their own adventure at anytime between July 11 and 11:59pm October 31 2026

• This is an unsupported ride – riders are responsible for their own navigation, hydration, nutrition, equipment, and safety - the use of e-bikes, cars, trains, etc are prohibited for Tier 1 & Tier 2 consideration

• Riders should take appropriate caution riding on open roads, use appropriate lighting for low light or night time riding conditions, and use appropriate safety gear at all times (including helmets, reflective apparel, etc)

The Suggested Route:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55755950

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The Tiers of Participation:

1. Tier 1 Participation: Riders must start and end at NYC Velo East Village and complete all 5 Controles within 48 hours. Riders may follow any route but may use only 1 human-powered bicycle (i.e. no e-bikes, trains, or Ubers). Riders who complete the course (starting & ending at NYC Velo East Village) and collect punches at the 5 Controles in any 48-hour period from opening day (July 11) through October 31 2026 will present documentation to Andrew at NYC Velo East Village or by emailing [email protected].

2. Tier 2 Participation: riders complete the course in 1 continuous ride but take longer than 48 hours but less than 120 hours -- for example if they want to expand the route to take 4 or 5 days and visit other locations in the Catskills, or they simply want to stretch the ride across more days (starting & ending at NYC Velo East Village). Tier 2 Participation will be open through October 31 2026.

3. Tier 3 Participation: riders complete all 5 Controles on separate visits over any length of time (weeks or months), but always by bike. Controles may be completed over separate outings and in any order. Tier 3 Participation will be open through October 31 2026.

Rewards:

1. For successful Tier 1 completion: Coleman Camp of Type 3 in Brooklyn has come on board to make custom Musette Bags, available for the first 20 riders to successfully complete the Tier 1 challenge. Tier 1 winners will also receive a custom Fire Tower Brevet enamel pin and sticker pack.

2. For successful Tier 2 completion: NYC Velo will send out a custom Fire Tower Brevet enamel pin, sticker pack, & Search and State cycling cap (limited to the first 50 riders)

3. For successful Tier 3 completion: NYC Velo will send out a Fire Tower Brevet sticker pack (Tier 3 is unlimited)

Additional Ride Notes:

Though it's assumed that all who have signed up for this adventure are seasoned and thoughtful riders, riders are implored to make safely their highest consideration when attempting the Third Fire Tower Brevet:

• Always have appropriate lighting on you and your bike during low or no-light situations

• Pay close attention to your hydration and nutrition plan & stay hydrated

• Please be aware of the dangers of over heating/heat exhaustion -- trust that this ride isn't worth it

As of 7/9/26 the hole punches have been Please see below for some course notes from my recon(s) of the route:

• The hole punch has been attached to the Southwest leg of the Ramapo Station Fire Tower

• The hole punch has been attached to the Northeast leg of the Buckhorn Ridge Fire Tower

• The hole punch has been attached to the Northeast leg of the High Knob Fire Tower

• The hole punch has been attached to the Northeast leg of the Pohopoco Fire Tower

• The hole punch has been attached to the Southwest leg of the Mauch Chunk Fire Tower

NOTE that as of Thursday 7/9 all hole punches were attached to their respective towers. It is possible that this may change as time goes on and other punches disappear - if that happens just document your visit to the tower (i.e. Ramapo Station, etc) with a selfie - there is a backup set of punches in the shop and you can get your card punched after the fact, just record the time with a photo (and send it to [email protected]) for credit of the Controle.

• Be sure to tag @nycvelo and #firetowerbrevet & #FT3 on your social media posts -- thanks!

• Be prepared with insect repellent during the ride -- you'll be swarmed by biting insects (flies, mosquitos, etc) on some sections of the route, especially on the climbs where you can't outrun them

• I again implore people attempting this course to keep the temperature conditions, hydration and nutrition front of mind as there are food (& hydration) deserts outside of the city and major highways and many things close early in the mountains

Extra Credit:

Maybe it's because we've been working on this ride for so long, but we have a list of some additional can't miss things close to the "suggested" Fire Tower Brevet route. Any registered rider who accomplishes any of the items below during their attempt at the Brevet and posts a photo of it on social media (be sure to tag @nycvelo so that I see it) will get a separate Brevet patch:

• The first “Extra Credit” is so important that it should just be considered “Credit” – visit the High Point of NJ – it's on the route!

• Grab a coffee or bite to eat at Abraço (81 East 7th STreet in the East Village, @abraco_espresso)

• Make a rubbing of a Geological Survey Marker at any point on or near the course

• Add some additional climbing on the ride (but you can deviate from the route if you like) to reach a total elevation gain of 29,032 feet (a form of "Everesting" without the 24-hour time limit)

• Spend the night camping at a lean-to along the route.

Enjoy the ride!

Please email [email protected] with questions

About The Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup

This race is Round 6 of the 2026 Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup. The Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup links the Kissena Cycling Club Prospect Park Series into an overall competition with Verge leader kits and overall prizes awarded to the winners of the Category 1-2-3 and Category 3-4 events. There are also separate Sprint, KOM, and Best Master 45+ competitions in the Category 1-2-3 and Category 3-4 races. The Women Open will compete in the Women's PP Series Presented by Verge for overall, sprint and QOM series standings. There will be a Women's Cat 4 series scored from the women open, sponsored by Lucarelli & Castaldi. There are no overall competitions in the Category 5 event.

Click here for detailed information on how points are scored for each competition, prizes, and Frequently Asked Questions.

Timing Chips

For 2026 all Prospect Park and Floyd Bennett Field races will be timed using active timing chips(Except for Cat 5 races). The chips will allow us to provide faster, live results along with lap time reports, KOM and Sprint results, updated series standings and other features to be added at later dates. You must have a timing chip to be scored in the KOM/QOM or Sprint competitions and to receive podiums/prizes on race day. If you aren't using a chip we will send in your result to USA Cycling for rankings but you will not be eligible for a daily prize.

All riders in the Cat 1-2-3, Women Open and Cat 3-4 will need to have a timing chip to race. Riders in the Cat 5 race will NOT need a chip. Timing chips are available to purchase along with your registration as a merchandise item. If you are a CRCA member and already have a chip you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you have a chip for the NJ TT or CX series, you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you purchased a chip in 2022, 2023 or 2024 please continue using it.

The chips are guaranteed to work for a minimum of 5 years and can be used in multiple different series. Currently, the chips will work for CRCA races, both Prospect Series, FBF Tues nights, NJ TT Series and NJ CX series. More races and series will be added shortly.

The chip cost is $75 and you will own and be responsible for your chip. If you decide at any time that you do not want to participate in either of the Prospect series you can return the chip for a pro-rated refund. You will receive a refund equal to your original purchase price minus a rental fee of $5 per race you have entered. For example, if you have entered 4 races you would receive a $55 refund($75-$20). Only riders who purchased a chip for the FBF or PP series are eligible for this refund program.

If you are visiting from out of town and plan on racing at a park event, please contact me and we can arrange a one time chip rental or make other accommodations for your results. You do not need to purchase a chip if you are only racing once.

Registration

• Online registration ONLY. No exceptions.

• Register early! The field limits are strictly enforced and most fields have filled up in the past.

• Masters and Juniors race with their category. Junior entry fee is $10. Juniors: please register online and use coupon code PPJunior26 to receive the entry fee discount. If you are not a junior and try to take advantage of this code you will be suspended from park racing.

Bib Numbers

• New for 2026: Everyone, including Cat 5 will receive a set of numbers that will be used at ALL Prospect Park and FBF races.

• This is what your number will look like this year. Please do not use the numbers from 2 years ago or last year. Use the ones you are given this year.

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• PLEASE don't forget them. It's the same number all year, all races. Just bring them. There will be a $15 replacement fee, NO exceptions. New for 2025: Everyone, including Cat 5 will receive a set of numbers that will be used at ALL Prospect Park and FBF races.

Start/Finish Location

The Start/Finish and registration area is located at the 3rd Street entrance at Prospect Park West. This is the same location we use every year, about a 1/4 mile past the main hill and Grand Army Plaza.

Daily Prizes

• Cat 1-2-3 = $500 all cash prize list. 7 places.

• Cat 3-4 = Top 3 will receive one entry fee in any future Prospect Park Race.

• Cat 5/Novice = Medals. 5 places.

• Women Open = $340/4 places.

Overall Competitions (Cat 1-2-3, Cat 3-4 and Women Open)

• General Classification (GC). The first 10 riders at the finish of the race receive points. The leader of the series wears the Lucarelli & Castaldi yellow leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will wear the (tbd) yellow leader kit.

• King of the Mountain (KOM). There are 2 sprints at the top of the hill in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the Plan 2 Peak Coaching polka-dot leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will have 1 or 2 QOM sprints per race(alternating with Green Jersey sprints)

• Sprint. There are 2 sprints at the Start/Finish line in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the ZWIFT green leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will have 1 or 2 Green Jersey Sprints(alternating with QOM sprints)

• Best Master 45+. The first 5 Masters 45+ riders(Cat 1/2/3 and ¾) at the finish of the race receive points. The leader of the series wears the Zephyr silver leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge.

Overall Competitions Prizes (Cat 1-2-3 and Cat 3-4)

$2,250 in cash prizes. Here's the breakdown:

• General Classification (GC). $450 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

• King of the Mountain (KOM). $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

• Sprint. $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

• Best Master 45+ $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

Disclaimer

• Promoter reserves the right to shorten race distances due to weather conditions and/or time constraints.

• Promoter reserves the right to cancel, combine fields and/or reduce prize money if minimum fields are not met.

Course Description

3.4 mile loop along the park roadway in Prospect Park. The course features one moderate (big ring) hill and sweeping turns. Although the course is closed to traffic, you will frequently encounter other park users (pedestrians, cyclist etc.), on the park roadway. For this reason all competitors are advised to stay alert and be polite to other park users.

VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!

Riders must not enter the "recreation" lane (aka jogger's lane) on the left side of the roadway on the west side for any reason. Riders must not enter EITHER recreation lane(aka jogger's lane) on the east side of the park. Any rider entering this lane, even momentarily, will be disqualified and suspended by USA Cycling and will not be permitted to race in NY Parks for three months and will not be permitted to race in any Kissena Cycling Club event in Prospect Park for one year.

Welcome to the Century Road Club Association 2026 Season! - Race 7

Start time: 5:30am *All fields line up 5-10 minutes prior to start

You will be racing 4.5 laps (Wdev), 5.5 LAPS (Mdev)

Finish line : W91 Finish

Attn new racers: Pick up a paper race number at boat house parking lot at least 15 minutes before start. You will be given a paper race number, once you've taken your first skills session you'll receive a cloth number that will be your number for the season.

CRCA Club membership is included with all Development Registration.

If you are new to bike racing or picking the bike up for the first time after a long winter, we offer skills sessions and coaching FREE to our members. Skills and Coaching Calendar can be found here

We encourage new racers to take a skills session prior to racing, though not required.

There are several tiers of membership options allowing you to choose what best suits your availability and budget making an inclusive entry into CRCA park racing.

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Basic Rules of CRCA

• *Do not ride in the recreational/runner's lane

• *Do not ride backwards on the drive

• *Do not ride on footpaths

• *Do not urinate publicly

• *Treat club members, racers, officials, park users

and the public with respect

Upcoming Races:

May 30, 2026

June 14, 2026

July 12, 2026

July 25, 2026

Check out the Full Season Calendar here

The NY Tourist is an East Coast homage to The L.A. Tourist Race.

The NY Tourist departs from Two Seas Cyclery in Brooklyn, NY at 0800 sharp and sends you into the greater New York area in search of “checkpoints” at specific GPS locations.

The objective is to route and navigate yourself to each “checkpoint”. On your journey you will encounter NYC traffic, trails that are actually river beds, iPhone scrolling j walkers, luxury gravel roads, downed trees, over-the-ear noise canceling headphone wearing dog walkers, single track, and hopefully areas of the East Coast you haven’t ridden a bike before.

This is a self supported and self navigating event, and It’s highly recommended to use a bike computer for navigation. Each “checkpoint” is one of the GPS coordinates, once you get to the “checkpoint“ you must tear a page from the book that matches your event entry plate number.

First one back to WeisMFG after collecting all pages wins. Failure to get the correct page number, miss a “checkpoint”, or lose a page will results in an automatic disqualification.

Take your ride to the next level with our optional enduro-style timed segments. These specially selected sections are designed to add excitement and challenge to your journey, giving you the chance to win a chance at a separate podium.

To qualify, simply upload your full ride to Strava. The fastest time on each segment for the day wins.

About The Verge Series

This race is Round 4 of the 2026 Verge Series. The Verge Series links the Kissena Cycling Club Prospect Park Series into an overall competition with Verge leader kits and overall prizes awarded to the winners of the Category 2-3 and Master 40+ events. There are also separate Sprint and KOM competitions in the Category 2-3 and Masters races. The Women Open will compete in the Women's PP Series Presented by Verge for Overall, Sprint and QOM series standings. Cat 4 Women will be scored in a separate series sponsored by Lucarelli & Castaldi. There are no overall competitions in the Category 4/5 event.

Click here for detailed information on how points are scored for each competition, prizes, and Frequently Asked Questions.

NEW FOR 2026: PLEASE READ!!!- UPDATED

For 2026 all Prospect Park and Floyd Bennett Field races will be timed using active timing chips(Except for Cat 5 races). The chips will allow us to provide faster, live results along with lap time reports, KOM and Sprint results, updated series standings and other features to be added at later dates. You must have a timing chip to be scored in the KOM or Sprint competitions.

All riders in the Cat 2-3, Women Open and Masters 40+ will need to have a timing chip to race. Riders in the Cat 4/5 race will NOT need a chip. Timing chips are available to purchase along with your registration as a merchandise item. If you are a CRCA member and already have a chip you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you have a chip for the NJ TT or CX series, you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you purchased a chip for the Lucarelli & Castaldi Prospect Series you DO NOT need to buy a chip. Basically, if you already own a red, Race Result chip you are good to go. If you are here on vacation and only plan on racing one race, please contact me and we will sort you out so you don't have to purchase a chip.

The chips are guaranteed to work for a minimum of 5 years and can be used in multiple different series. Currently, the chips will work for CRCA races, both Prospect Series, FBF Tues nights, NJ TT Series and NJ CX series. More races and series will be added shortly.

The chip cost is $75 and you will own and be responsible for your chip. If you decide at any time that you do not want to participate in either of the Prospect series you can return the chip for a pro-rated refund. You will receive a refund equal to your original purchase price minus a rental fee of $5 per race you have entered. For example, if you have entered 4 races you would receive a $55 refund($75-$20). Only riders who purchased a chip for the FBF or PP series are eligible for this refund program.

Registration

• Online registration ONLY. No exceptions.

• Register early! The field limits are strictly enforced and most fields have filled up in the past.

• NEW FOR 2026: You will receive one set of fabric bibs to use at ALL Prospect Park and FBF races. PLEASE just remember to always bring your bibs. I'm making it easy, one set of numbers for the whole year. Don't lose them or forget them. If you do, there will be a $15 replacement fee. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

• This is what your number will look like this year. Please do not use numbers from 2 years ago or last. Use the ones you are given this year.

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• Masters, Women, and Juniors race with their category. Junior entry fee is $10. Juniors: please use code PPJunior26 to receive your discount. Please do not abuse the coupon. If you don't qualify for it, DON'T use it.

Start/Finish Location

The Start/Finish and registration area is located at the 3rd Street entrance at Prospect Park West. This is the same location we use every year, about a 1/4 mile past the main hill and Grand Army Plaza.

Daily Prizes

• Cat 2-3 = $215 all cash prize list. 4 places.

• Masters 40+ = $215 all cash prize list. 4 places.

• Cat 4/5/Novice = Medals. 5 places.

• Women Open = $340, 4 places

Overall Competitions (Cat 2-3, Women Open and Masters 40+)

• General Classification (GC). The first 10 riders at the finish of the race receive points. The leader of the series wears the Verge Series yellow leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will wear the (tbd) leader kit.

• AXIS King of the Mountain (KOM). There are 2 sprints at the top of the hill in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the AXIS polka-dot leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women Open will have 1 or 2 QOM sprints(alternating with Green Jersey sprints each week).

• Stifel Sprint Competition. There are 2 sprints at the Start/Finish line in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the Rogue Cycles green leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will have 1 or 2 Green Jersey Sprints(alternating with QOM each week).

• There will be a separate overall Cat 4 Woman standing published for the Women's Open field.

• NEW FOR 2026: We will award the MAINSPORT Silver jersey to the top 55+ master rider in the Masters series. This will be an overall jersey. No sprint or KOM. Both leaders jerseys can be won by the same person. If that happens, the second place 55+ rider would wear the jersey until it changes hands.

Overall Competitions Prizes (Cat 2-3 and Masters 40+)

$1,800 in cash prizes. Here's the breakdown:

• General Classification (GC). $450 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

• King of the Mountain (KOM). $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

• Sprint. $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

Disclaimer

• Promoter reserves the right to shorten race distances due to weather conditions and/or time constraints.

• Promoter reserves the right to cancel, combine fields and/or reduce prize money if minimum fields are not met.

Course Description

3.4 mile loop along the park roadway in Prospect Park. The course features one moderate (big ring) hill and sweeping turns. Although the course is closed to traffic, you will frequently encounter other park users (pedestrians, cyclist etc.), on the park roadway. For this reason all competitors are advised to stay alert and be polite to other park users.

VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!

Riders must not enter the "recreation" lane (aka jogger's lane) on the left side of the roadway on the west side of the park for any reason. Riders must not enter either "recreation" lane (aka jogger's lane) on the left and right side of the roadway on the east side of the park for any reason. Any rider entering this lane, even momentarily, will be disqualified and suspended by USA Cycling and will not be permitted to race in NY Parks for three months and will not be permitted to race in any Kissena Cycling Club event in Prospect Park for one year. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES!

Welcome to Randall's Island Crit

Presented by Central Park Raccoons, New York Bike Lawyers and Cozine Dental Group

Race will happen rain or shine.

NYC Cup Series Information

This event is part of the NYC Cup Series.

Only select fields earn NYC Cup points and are eligible for series (overall) awards.

All races remain open for USA Cycling upgrade points.

NYC Cup Series Awards by Field

Cat Pro/1/2/3 - $5000 overall awards (Top 7)

02/07/26 Groundhog Classic

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

06/27/26 Brooklyn Classic

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic

Cat 3/4 - $2000 overall awards (Top 7)

02/07/26 Groundhog Classic

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

06/27/26 Brooklyn Classic

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic

Masters 40+ - $1000 overall awards (Top 5)

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic

Masters 55+ - $500 overall awards (Top 3)

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic

Women Road - $500 overall awards (Top 3)

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker (free separate field)

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium (free separate field)

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic (free separate field)

Men Fixed - $1000 overall awards (Top 5)

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

Women Fixed - $500 overall awards (Top 3)

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker ( separate field, free registration)

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium (mixed field, free registration)

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium (free separate field)

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium (separate field)

NYC Cup Technical Guide - Required Reading

The NYC Cup Technical Guide contains complete series rules, points system, overall awards, field eligibility, and enforcement policies and applies to all NYC Cup events.

TECHNICAL RULES

EQUIPMENT

Fixed Gear bikes must be in excellent working condition and meet all of the following requirements:

• Track bike with horizontal dropouts (no conversions)

• Drop handlebars with tape/grips and plugged ends

• Lock ring must be present and secure

• Clipless pedals only (no straps or cages); cleats must be in good condition

• Rear wheel must sit fully within the rear dropout

• Tubeless and tubular tires are permitted

• Computers and mounted cameras are permitted but must be securely attached

• Spoked wheels only; disc wheels and tri-/aero-spokes are prohibited

• Brake levers, calipers, cables, and hoods are prohibited

• Lights and reflectors are prohibited

Road bikes must be in excellent working condition and meet all of the following requirements:

• Drop handlebars with tape/grips and plugged ends

• Clipless pedals only (no straps or cages); cleats must be in good condition

• Tubeless and tubular tires are permitted

• Computers and mounted cameras are permitted but must be securely attached

• Spoked wheels only; disc wheels and tri-/aero-spokes are prohibited

• Lights and reflectors are prohibited

APPAREL

• Helmet must be properly fastened and in visibly good condition

• Helmet lights (mounted or integrated) are prohibited

• Race numbers must be clearly visible during qualifying heats, ACR, and finals

• Jackets or vests covering numbers must be removed before the start

• Numbers must be pinned on the LEFT side

• Riders with non-visible numbers will not be scored or advanced. No exceptions

RACE RULES

All riders are responsible for knowing when and where they are required to be for their races. Riders who miss their scheduled start or qualifying heat will not be permitted to race.

If a field exceeds the venue start limit 7 days before the race, the event may be conducted in a multi-round race format. The schedule will be adjusted accordingly. Any format changes will be published in advance and communicated to registered riders

RACE COURSE (Road & Fixed)

record is here: https://www.strava.com/activities/9419991115

Length: 1450 meters (0.9 miles)

Terrain: Flat

Turns: 7 right / 3 left

Direction: Clockwise

Width: 4 meters (narrowest) to 8 meters (widest)

The start/finish straight is short, measuring approximately 122 meters total, with about 65 meters from the exit of the final corner to the line.

Turns 1 and 2 form a tight chicane. Turn 1 is narrow and 90 degrees, requiring careful speed control to set up for the wider exit of Turn 2. With a single fast line through the chicane, positioning into the straight will be contested.

Turn 3 has a wide radius with a slightly uphill exit.

Turn 4 is a straightforward 90-degree corner with a wide exit.

Turn 5 follows a long arc around the trees and requires heavy braking. Limited sight lines and a narrow exit make this corner challenging. While there is runoff, riders may exit into the grass.

Turn 6 is a long, sweeping corner at the bottom of a steep downhill section. Positioning here is critical for the next turn.

Turn 7 is a classic hairpin with downhill entry and high speeds. Braking skill is essential. This corner is often decisive for the finish.

Turn 8 is a wide, fast hairpin that allows continued pedaling and positioning for the finish.

Turn 9 is a straightforward 90-degree corner with a wide exit.

Turn 10 is a fast, wide 90-degree corner that allows a sprint to develop after the exit.

START

• Riders must start with one foot on the ground

• Track stands and leaning on railings are prohibited

• Bicycles will be inspected prior to each rider’s heat

FINISH SPRINT

• After the finish, continue straight to the lawn area if it is safe to do so

LAPS

• The number of laps will be announced prior to the start

• A lap counter will be displayed on the truss at the start/finish line

• A bell will signal prime laps and the final lap

• Lap counts are subject to change at the Chief Referee discretion

LAPPED RIDERS

• Riders must exit the course immediately when instructed by race officials or marshals

• Pulled riders will be ranked based on their last completed lap

• The sweeper moto will run approximately 15 seconds ahead of the lead moto

• When approached by the sweeper moto, riders must exit the course promptly

• Riders must exit the circuit safely and under control

• Race officials may signal riders to exit the course at any time

• Riders who refuse to exit will be disqualified

REGISTRATION

The check-in desk is located in the large parking lot near the Start/Finish line. Check-in opens 1 hour before the first race/heat and closes 10 minutes before the first heat start.

A valid USAC or UCI license is required. A $10 late fee applies to day-of registration. Timing chips from other races may remain on the bicycle.

Registration transfers to another rider are available through your BikeReg account at no charge.

AWARDS

Top 3 finishers in each race must report to the podium area within 10 minutes of their race for awards and media. Riders must be present to receive prizes. Prizes will be forfeited if the rider is not present.

RESULTS

Results will be posted on Road-Results.com and the USA Cycling website, typically within 48 hours.

PHOTOS

Will be posted at Verrazano Team Facebook page in a day or two after the race.

2023 photos by @SnakeGod_Cyclist are here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KVZpFjE4XopoBZUqUyx3ZBWDwVwNL6w7

2024 photos by Robert Lai: Pre-race, Gallery 2, Gallery 3, Gallery 4, Gallery 5, Gallery 6, Gallery 7, Gallery 8, Podiums.

2024 photos by Jun Aishima: Men Road Bike, Women Road Bike, Men Fixed Bike, Women Fixed Bike.

2025 Photos by Jun Aishima:

Road bikes: Women Open, Cat5, Cat4, CatP/1/2+3

Fixed Gear Bikes: Women, Men

Video from 2025 race:

Video from 2021 race:

Video from 2021 race:

Video from 2020 race:

NEUTRAL RACE SUPPORT

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DIRECTIONS

By car: Take the Triborough Bridge to Randall’s Island and follow signs to Icahn Stadium. Parking is available next to the stadium.

By bicycle: From the 102nd Street bridge (Q train at 96th St), turn left immediately after the bridge and follow the bike path to the wooden bridge on the left. The course begins immediately after the bridge. Follow marshal instructions for safe access to the Start/Finish area.

WATER, BATHROOMS & TRASH

A water fountain is located to the left of the Icahn Stadium entrance. Permanent restrooms are located to the right of the entrance. Trash receptacles are available near the registration desk.

SPONSORS

Central Park Raccoons is NYC's nocturnal cycling club focused on recruiting, training and clinic/race organizing with the main goal of bringing more Fixed Gear races into NYC.

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.

About The Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup

This race is Round 7 of the 2026 Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup. The Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup links the Kissena Cycling Club Prospect Park Series into an overall competition with Verge leader kits and overall prizes awarded to the winners of the Category 1-2-3 and Category 3-4 events. There are also separate Sprint, KOM, and Best Master 45+ competitions in the Category 1-2-3 and Category 3-4 races. The Women Open will compete in the Women's PP Series Presented by Verge for overall, sprint and QOM series standings. There will be a Women's Cat 4 series scored from the women open, sponsored by Lucarelli & Castaldi. There are no overall competitions in the Category 5 event.

Click here for detailed information on how points are scored for each competition, prizes, and Frequently Asked Questions.

Timing Chips

For 2026 all Prospect Park and Floyd Bennett Field races will be timed using active timing chips(Except for Cat 5 races). The chips will allow us to provide faster, live results along with lap time reports, KOM and Sprint results, updated series standings and other features to be added at later dates. You must have a timing chip to be scored in the KOM/QOM or Sprint competitions and to receive podiums/prizes on race day. If you aren't using a chip we will send in your result to USA Cycling for rankings but you will not be eligible for a daily prize.

All riders in the Cat 1-2-3, Women Open and Cat 3-4 will need to have a timing chip to race. Riders in the Cat 5 race will NOT need a chip. Timing chips are available to purchase along with your registration as a merchandise item. If you are a CRCA member and already have a chip you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you have a chip for the NJ TT or CX series, you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you purchased a chip in 2022, 2023 or 2024 please continue using it.

The chips are guaranteed to work for a minimum of 5 years and can be used in multiple different series. Currently, the chips will work for CRCA races, both Prospect Series, FBF Tues nights, NJ TT Series and NJ CX series. More races and series will be added shortly.

The chip cost is $75 and you will own and be responsible for your chip. If you decide at any time that you do not want to participate in either of the Prospect series you can return the chip for a pro-rated refund. You will receive a refund equal to your original purchase price minus a rental fee of $5 per race you have entered. For example, if you have entered 4 races you would receive a $55 refund($75-$20). Only riders who purchased a chip for the FBF or PP series are eligible for this refund program.

If you are visiting from out of town and plan on racing at a park event, please contact me and we can arrange a one time chip rental or make other accommodations for your results. You do not need to purchase a chip if you are only racing once.

Registration

• Online registration ONLY. No exceptions.

• Register early! The field limits are strictly enforced and most fields have filled up in the past.

• Masters and Juniors race with their category. Junior entry fee is $10. Juniors: please register online and use coupon code PPJunior26 to receive the entry fee discount. If you are not a junior and try to take advantage of this code you will be suspended from park racing.

Bib Numbers

• New for 2026: Everyone, including Cat 5 will receive a set of numbers that will be used at ALL Prospect Park and FBF races.

• This is what your number will look like this year. Please do not use the numbers from 2 years ago or last year. Use the ones you are given this year.

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• PLEASE don't forget them. It's the same number all year, all races. Just bring them. There will be a $15 replacement fee, NO exceptions. New for 2025: Everyone, including Cat 5 will receive a set of numbers that will be used at ALL Prospect Park and FBF races.

Start/Finish Location

The Start/Finish and registration area is located at the 3rd Street entrance at Prospect Park West. This is the same location we use every year, about a 1/4 mile past the main hill and Grand Army Plaza.

Daily Prizes

• Cat 1-2-3 = $500 all cash prize list. 7 places.

• Cat 3-4 = Top 3 will receive one entry fee in any future Prospect Park Race.

• Cat 5/Novice = Medals. 5 places.

• Women Open = $340/4 places.

Overall Competitions (Cat 1-2-3, Cat 3-4 and Women Open)

• General Classification (GC). The first 10 riders at the finish of the race receive points. The leader of the series wears the Lucarelli & Castaldi yellow leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will wear the (tbd) yellow leader kit.

• King of the Mountain (KOM). There are 2 sprints at the top of the hill in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the Plan 2 Peak Coaching polka-dot leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will have 1 or 2 QOM sprints per race(alternating with Green Jersey sprints)

• Sprint. There are 2 sprints at the Start/Finish line in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the ZWIFT green leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will have 1 or 2 Green Jersey Sprints(alternating with QOM sprints)

• Best Master 45+. The first 5 Masters 45+ riders(Cat 1/2/3 and ¾) at the finish of the race receive points. The leader of the series wears the Zephyr silver leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge.

Overall Competitions Prizes (Cat 1-2-3 and Cat 3-4)

$2,250 in cash prizes. Here's the breakdown:

• General Classification (GC). $450 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

• King of the Mountain (KOM). $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

• Sprint. $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

• Best Master 45+ $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

Disclaimer

• Promoter reserves the right to shorten race distances due to weather conditions and/or time constraints.

• Promoter reserves the right to cancel, combine fields and/or reduce prize money if minimum fields are not met.

Course Description

3.4 mile loop along the park roadway in Prospect Park. The course features one moderate (big ring) hill and sweeping turns. Although the course is closed to traffic, you will frequently encounter other park users (pedestrians, cyclist etc.), on the park roadway. For this reason all competitors are advised to stay alert and be polite to other park users.

VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!

Riders must not enter the "recreation" lane (aka jogger's lane) on the left side of the roadway on the west side for any reason. Riders must not enter EITHER recreation lane(aka jogger's lane) on the east side of the park. Any rider entering this lane, even momentarily, will be disqualified and suspended by USA Cycling and will not be permitted to race in NY Parks for three months and will not be permitted to race in any Kissena Cycling Club event in Prospect Park for one year.

14TH ANNUAL CRCA DAVE JORDAN CENTRAL PARK CLASSIC p/b RUBBER N' ROAD

CRCA members must register & pay on BikeReg!

Members will get new race numbers for this event.

Early Registration: $50

2 Weeks Out: $60

Same-day registration: $60 women's fields, $80 men's fields

Juniors fields: use coupon code "CRCAJUNIORS" for a 100% discount on registration.

Collegiate/U23 racers: use "CRCAU23" for 50% registration.

RACE INFO

Where: Loeb Boathouse Parking Lot, Central Park Loop Drive, enter at E72nd Street, Central Park, NYC

When: Saturday, August 2nd

Number pickup: 4:45 AM (You will get a race number to pin on your cycling top/jacket. You must pick up your bib numbers by 5:25 AM.)

Race Start: 5:30 AM

For more info, please visit: https://www.crca.net/

or follow CRCA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/crca.net or on Instagram at @crcaracing

DIRECTIONS

Registration will be at the Loeb Boathouse parking lot on East Drive at 74th Street (just south of Cat’s Paw hill). No cars will be permitted to enter the park drive.

MORE QUESTIONS?

Email: [email protected]

About The Verge Series

This race is Round 5 of the 2026 Verge Series. The Verge Series links the Kissena Cycling Club Prospect Park Series into an overall competition with Verge leader kits and overall prizes awarded to the winners of the Category 2-3 and Master 40+ events. There are also separate Sprint and KOM competitions in the Category 2-3 and Masters races. The Women Open will compete in the Women's PP Series Presented by Verge for Overall, Sprint and QOM series standings. Cat 4 Women will be scored in a separate series sponsored by Lucarelli & Castaldi. There are no overall competitions in the Category 4/5 event.

Click here for detailed information on how points are scored for each competition, prizes, and Frequently Asked Questions.

NEW FOR 2026: PLEASE READ!!!- UPDATED

For 2026 all Prospect Park and Floyd Bennett Field races will be timed using active timing chips(Except for Cat 5 races). The chips will allow us to provide faster, live results along with lap time reports, KOM and Sprint results, updated series standings and other features to be added at later dates. You must have a timing chip to be scored in the KOM or Sprint competitions.

All riders in the Cat 2-3, Women Open and Masters 40+ will need to have a timing chip to race. Riders in the Cat 4/5 race will NOT need a chip. Timing chips are available to purchase along with your registration as a merchandise item. If you are a CRCA member and already have a chip you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you have a chip for the NJ TT or CX series, you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you purchased a chip for the Lucarelli & Castaldi Prospect Series you DO NOT need to buy a chip. Basically, if you already own a red, Race Result chip you are good to go. If you are here on vacation and only plan on racing one race, please contact me and we will sort you out so you don't have to purchase a chip.

The chips are guaranteed to work for a minimum of 5 years and can be used in multiple different series. Currently, the chips will work for CRCA races, both Prospect Series, FBF Tues nights, NJ TT Series and NJ CX series. More races and series will be added shortly.

The chip cost is $75 and you will own and be responsible for your chip. If you decide at any time that you do not want to participate in either of the Prospect series you can return the chip for a pro-rated refund. You will receive a refund equal to your original purchase price minus a rental fee of $5 per race you have entered. For example, if you have entered 4 races you would receive a $55 refund($75-$20). Only riders who purchased a chip for the FBF or PP series are eligible for this refund program.

Registration

• Online registration ONLY. No exceptions.

• Register early! The field limits are strictly enforced and most fields have filled up in the past.

• NEW FOR 2026: You will receive one set of fabric bibs to use at ALL Prospect Park and FBF races. PLEASE just remember to always bring your bibs. I'm making it easy, one set of numbers for the whole year. Don't lose them or forget them. If you do, there will be a $15 replacement fee. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

• This is what your number will look like this year. Please do not use numbers from 2 years ago or last. Use the ones you are given this year.

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• Masters, Women, and Juniors race with their category. Junior entry fee is $10. Juniors: please use code PPJunior26 to receive your discount. Please do not abuse the coupon. If you don't qualify for it, DON'T use it.

Start/Finish Location

The Start/Finish and registration area is located at the 3rd Street entrance at Prospect Park West. This is the same location we use every year, about a 1/4 mile past the main hill and Grand Army Plaza.

Daily Prizes

• Cat 2-3 = $215 all cash prize list. 4 places.

• Masters 40+ = $215 all cash prize list. 4 places.

• Cat 4/5/Novice = Medals. 5 places.

• Women Open = $340, 4 places

Overall Competitions (Cat 2-3, Women Open and Masters 40+)

• General Classification (GC). The first 10 riders at the finish of the race receive points. The leader of the series wears the Verge Series yellow leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will wear the (tbd) leader kit.

• AXIS King of the Mountain (KOM). There are 2 sprints at the top of the hill in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the AXIS polka-dot leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women Open will have 1 or 2 QOM sprints(alternating with Green Jersey sprints each week).

• Stifel Sprint Competition. There are 2 sprints at the Start/Finish line in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the Rogue Cycles green leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge. Women will have 1 or 2 Green Jersey Sprints(alternating with QOM each week).

• There will be a separate overall Cat 4 Woman standing published for the Women's Open field.

• NEW FOR 2026: We will award the MAINSPORT Silver jersey to the top 55+ master rider in the Masters series. This will be an overall jersey. No sprint or KOM. Both leaders jerseys can be won by the same person. If that happens, the second place 55+ rider would wear the jersey until it changes hands.

Overall Competitions Prizes (Cat 2-3 and Masters 40+)

$1,800 in cash prizes. Here's the breakdown:

• General Classification (GC). $450 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

• King of the Mountain (KOM). $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

• Sprint. $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

Disclaimer

• Promoter reserves the right to shorten race distances due to weather conditions and/or time constraints.

• Promoter reserves the right to cancel, combine fields and/or reduce prize money if minimum fields are not met.

Course Description

3.4 mile loop along the park roadway in Prospect Park. The course features one moderate (big ring) hill and sweeping turns. Although the course is closed to traffic, you will frequently encounter other park users (pedestrians, cyclist etc.), on the park roadway. For this reason all competitors are advised to stay alert and be polite to other park users.

VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!

Riders must not enter the "recreation" lane (aka jogger's lane) on the left side of the roadway on the west side of the park for any reason. Riders must not enter either "recreation" lane (aka jogger's lane) on the left and right side of the roadway on the east side of the park for any reason. Any rider entering this lane, even momentarily, will be disqualified and suspended by USA Cycling and will not be permitted to race in NY Parks for three months and will not be permitted to race in any Kissena Cycling Club event in Prospect Park for one year. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES!

About The Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup

This race is Round 8 of the 2026 Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup. The Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup links the Kissena Cycling Club Prospect Park Series into an overall competition with Verge leader kits and overall prizes awarded to the winners of the Category 1-2-3 and Category 3-4 events. There are also separate Sprint, KOM, and Best Master 45+ competitions in the Category 1-2-3 and Category 3-4 races. There are no overall competitions in the Category 5 event.

Click here for detailed information on how points are scored for each competition, prizes, and Frequently Asked Questions.

Timing Chips

For 2026 all Prospect Park and Floyd Bennett Field races will be timed using active timing chips(Except for Cat 5 races). The chips will allow us to provide faster, live results along with lap time reports, KOM and Sprint results, updated series standings and other features to be added at later dates. You must have a timing chip to be scored in the KOM or Sprint competitions and to receive podiums/prizes on race day. If you aren't using a chip we will send in your result to USA Cycling for rankings but you will not be eligible for a daily prize.

All riders in the Cat 1-2-3 and Cat 3-4 will need to have a timing chip to race. Riders in the Cat 5 race will NOT need a chip. Timing chips are available to purchase along with your registration as a merchandise item. If you are a CRCA member and already have a chip you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you have a chip for the NJ TT or CX series, you DO NOT need to buy a chip. If you purchased a chip in 2022-2025 please continue using it.

The chips are guaranteed to work for a minimum of 5 years and can be used in multiple different series. Currently, the chips will work for CRCA races, both Prospect Series, FBF Tues nights, NJ TT Series and NJ CX series. More races and series will be added shortly.

The chip cost is $75 and you will own and be responsible for your chip. If you decide at any time that you do not want to participate in either of the Prospect series you can return the chip for a pro-rated refund. You will receive a refund equal to your original purchase price minus a rental fee of $5 per race you have entered. For example, if you have entered 4 races you would receive a $55 refund($75-$20). Only riders who purchased a chip for the FBF or PP series are eligible for this refund program.

If you are visiting from out of town and plan on racing at a park event, please contact me and we can arrange a one time chip rental or make other accommodations for your results. You do not need to purchase a chip if you are only racing once.

Registration

• Online registration ONLY. No exceptions.

• Register early! The field limits are strictly enforced and most fields have filled up in the past.

• Masters, Women, and Juniors race with their category. Junior entry fee is $10. Juniors: use code PPJunior. Women entry fee is $25. Women: use code PPWomen to receive your discount. Please do not abuse the discount code. If you don't qualify for it, DON'T use it.

Bib Numbers

• New for 2026: Everyone, including Cat 5 will receive a set of numbers that will be used at ALL Prospect Park and FBF races.

• This is what your number will look like this year. Please do not use the numbers from 2 years ago or last year. Use the ones you are given this year.

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• PLEASE don't forget them. It's the same number all year, all races. Just bring them. There will be a $15 replacement fee, NO exceptions. New for 2025: Everyone, including Cat 5 will receive a set of numbers that will be used at ALL Prospect Park and FBF races.

Start/Finish Location

The Start/Finish and registration area is located at the 3rd Street entrance at Prospect Park West. This is the same location we use every year, about a 1/4 mile past the main hill and Grand Army Plaza.

Daily Prizes

• Cat 1-2-3 = $500 all cash prize list. 7 places.

• Cat 3-4 = Top 3 will receive free entry to a PP race of their choice.

• Cat 5/Novice = Medals. 5 places.

Overall Competitions (Cat 1-2-3 and Cat 3-4)

• General Classification (GC). The first 10 riders at the finish of the race receive points. The leader of the series wears the Lucarelli & Castaldi yellow leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge.

• King of the Mountain (KOM). There are 2 sprints at the top of the hill in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the Plan 2 Peak Coaching polka-dot leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge.

• Sprint. There are 2 sprints at the Start/Finish line in each race. The first 3 riders score points. The leader of the series wears the ZWIFT green leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge.

• Best Master 45+. The first 5 Masters 45+ riders at the finish of the race receive points. The leader of the series wears the Zephyr silver leader kit (jersey & bibs) provided by Verge.

Overall Competitions Prizes (Cat 1-2-3 and Cat 3-4)

$2,250 in cash prizes. Here's the breakdown:

• General Classification (GC). $450 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

• King of the Mountain (KOM). $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

• Sprint. $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

• Best Master 45+ $225 cash prizes per category. 3 places.

Disclaimer

• Promoter reserves the right to shorten race distances due to weather conditions and/or time constraints.

• Promoter reserves the right to cancel, combine fields and/or reduce prize money if minimum fields are not met.

Course Description

3.4 mile loop along the park roadway in Prospect Park. The course features one moderate (big ring) hill and sweeping turns. Although the course is closed to traffic, you will frequently encounter other park users (pedestrians, cyclist etc.), on the park roadway. For this reason all competitors are advised to stay alert and be polite to other park users.

VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!

Riders must not enter the "recreation" lane (aka jogger's lane) on the left side of the roadway for any reason. Riders must not enter EITHER recreation lane(aka jogger's lane) on the east side of the park. Any rider entering this lane, even momentarily, will be disqualified and suspended by USA Cycling and will not be permitted to race in NY Parks for three months and will not be permitted to race in any Kissena Cycling Club event in Prospect Park for one year.

Welcome to Breezy Time Trial

p/b Dr. Chris O'Neal of Brooklyn and New York Bike Lawyers

$15 late fee for day of registration

Race course is open to car traffic Beach Channel Drive at Rockaways. Please arrive in advance to get familiar with the course (you can drive it) and race setup.

USA Cycling license required for Time Trial race

NYC Cup Series Information

This event is part of the NYC Cup Series.

Only select fields earn NYC Cup points and are eligible for series (overall) awards.

All races remain open for USA Cycling upgrade points.

NYC Cup Series Awards by Field

Cat Pro/1/2/3 - $5000 overall awards (Top 7)

02/07/26 Groundhog Classic

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

06/27/26 Brooklyn Classic

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic

Cat 3/4 - $2000 overall awards (Top 7)

02/07/26 Groundhog Classic

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

06/27/26 Brooklyn Classic

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic

Masters 40+ - $1000 overall awards (Top 5)

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic

Masters 55+ - $500 overall awards (Top 3)

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic

Women Road - $500 overall awards (Top 3)

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker (free separate field)

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium (free separate field)

09/12/26 Breezy Time Trial

09/20/26 Diamond Mountain Classic (free separate field)

Men Fixed - $1000 overall awards (Top 5)

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium

Women Fixed - $500 overall awards (Top 3)

02/22/26 Brooklyn Icebreaker ( separate field, free registration)

05/31/26 Coney Island Criterium (mixed field, free registration)

07/19/26 Randall's Island Criterium (free separate field)

07/26/26 Riverside Criterium (separate field)

NYC Cup Technical Guide - Required Reading

The NYC Cup Technical Guide contains complete series rules, points system, overall awards, field eligibility, and enforcement policies and applies to all NYC Cup events.

SPONSORS

Arias Sportswear is a brand built by athletes, for athletes. They offer high-quality, stylish, and functional athletic apparel—including custom cycling and triathlon gear, jerseys, skinsuits, and accessories. Known for empowering riders through performance-driven design and fashion-forward comfort, Arias Sportswear has long been a proud supporter of local races, providing athletes with gear that looks as great as it performs.

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.

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.

Empire Speed NYC is an inline speed skating club practicing in NYC and surrounding areas. With regular practice sessions in Central Park and Prospect Park, we are commited to growing the inline speed skating community and helping skaters of all ability improve their fitness and athletic abilities.

Follow our race at @Breezy_TT_Skates

RACE DATES

This race date is Saturday, September 12, 2026.

REGISTRATION FEE

Juniors are racing totally free since our sponsors Cozine Dental Group and New York Bike Lawyers cover those registration fees.

Fields with 4 or less people registered may be combined - invite your friends!

Anyone is welcome to help as race marshal to make race safer.

REGISTRATION

Day of registration will available and closes 10 minutes before race starts. Please sign up online to speedup registration process and avoid possible errors.

You can transfer your registration for free to anyone else. Text me in advance if you need to cancel your registration.

START TIMES

for preregistered people will be sent by email by 8.00pm the night before. Please make sure you have correct email in your BikeReg account. Day of registration people will follow preregistered people.

SCHEDULE

7.45am - first Individual Bike Time Trial starts

8.12am - last Individual Bike Time Trial starts

8.20am - Speed Skate race starts (Mass Start)

8.30am - first Bike Team Time Trial starts

9.00am - everyone should finish

9.30am - Awarding Ceremony at Beach 149st & Rockaway Beach Blvd with Champagne for Top-3 Overall iTT Men, Overall iTT Women, Skate Men and Skate Women.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SKATES

Please keep road clear while waiting in the line for start. Start will be at Beach 116th St and Beach Channel Drive. Finish will be at Rockaway Beach Blvd right before B149 Street. Check Strava Segment here. U-turn for skates will be in front of Breezy Point community booth. Watch video below. Skaters must wear helmet!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIKES

Riders MUST start with 1 foot on the ground on the whistle. Riders MUST cross finish line and tell their bib number (sometimes hard to read) for their result being precisely recorded.

Please keep road clear while waiting in the line for start.

Start will be at Beach 116th St and Beach Channel Drive. Finish will be at Rockaway Beach Blvd right before B149 Street.. Check Strava Segment here. U-turn for bicycles will be 4.85mi from the start, all the way in the end of Breezy Point community (Beach 222 Street) around green traffic cone with U-turn sign on it.

Time frame:

4.03 Keep Right to Breezy Point. Don't go to Toll Bridge (Yellow on green board)

8.45 Skates U-turn. Bikes go straight and make U-turn at B222st!

12.03 Bike U-turn at Beach 222nd Street

18.35 Keep Right. Don't go to Toll (Yellow on green board)

19.10 Road splits. Go straight

20.17 Road splits after parking lot. Keep RIGHT. Don't go in underpass!

21.06 Finish

BICYCLE REQUIREMENTS

In the Eddy Merckx (Non TT Bike) Category, riders in this class will compete without Aero Bars or extensions. Disc wheels, spoke covers, and other forms of solid construction “Aero Wheels” such as Trispoke and Spinergy are not permitted. Bicycles shall conform to USAC rules for Mass Start Bicycles. Skinsuits are allowed and any USAC legal helmet may be worn. Example: You are welcome to use TT bike with aero bars and disk wheel in "Cat 4-5" field, but not allowed to use them in "Non-TT Bike Cat 4-5" field.

TEAM REQUIREMENTS

You can choose any team name just for the race, doesn't need to match your Usacycling team or club name. Preferably wear same color jerseys.

NUMBERS

Must be pinned on Right side of the rider’s jersey. Incorrect placement of numbers may lead to incorrect/missing results.

AWARDS

Top-3 overall Time Trial (any type of bike) get medals and merchandise by Arias Sportswear

Top-3 for each TT field get bicycle tubes

Top-3 Inline Skates Men and Women get a box of Red Bull & medals.

Top-3 from each race must report to the podium area 20 minutes after race is over for awards and media. Racers must be present for the podium ceremony to receive prizes. Racers not present will forfeit their prizes.

RESULTS

Will be posted on RD van 15 minutes after race finish. 5 minutes protest period. Will be published at Road-Results.com, Verrazano Team Facebook page and emailed to you normally within 48 hours.

PHOTOS

9/13/25 by @PhotoVelo.co can be found here

9/13/25 by Jun Aishima: Bikes , Skates & Podiums

10/26/24 by Jun Aishima: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=BikerJunPhotos&set=a.1291890682164884

4/13/24 by Robert Lai: Time Trial, Inline Skates, Podiums, Before & After the race

4/22/23 by Victor Chan: https://www.oneimagingphotography.com/2023-Racing-Season/First-Responders-Beach-Channel-TT-422

10/15/22 by Victor Chan: https://www.oneimagingphotography.com/Cycling-Races/2022-Racing-Season/Beach-Channel-Time-Trial-and-Speed-Skate-101522

5/21/22 by Victor Chan: https://www.oneimagingphotography.com/Cycling-Races/2022-Racing-Season/Beach-Channel-Time-Trial-52122

10/23/21 by Victor Chan: https://www.oneimagingphotography.com/Cycling-Races/2021-Racing-Season/Beach-Channel-ITT-102321

5/1/21 by Victor Chan: https://www.oneimagingphotography.com/Cycling-Races/2021-Racing-Season/Beach-Channel-Time-Trial-3-5121

4/17/21 by Victor Chan: https://www.oneimagingphotography.com/Cycling-Races/2021-Racing-Season/Beach-Channel-Time-Trial-1-41721

10/31/20 by Victor Chan: https://www.oneimagingphotography.com/Cycling-Races/2020-Racing-Season/Beach-Channel-ITT3-103120

10/17/20 by Victor Chan: https://www.oneimagingphotography.com/Cycling-Races/2020-Racing-Season/Beach-Channel-ITT2-101720

10/3/20 by Victor Chan: https://www.oneimagingphotography.com/Cycling-Races/2020-Racing-Season/Beach-Channel-ITT1-pb-100320web

9/19/20 by Victor Chan: https://www.oneimagingphotography.com/Cycling-Races/2020-Racing-Season/Beach-Channel-ITT-1-pb-Alex-Koch

COURSE

Perfectly flat and smooth 9mi in and out at Rockaways. Start at Beach Channel Drive and Beach 116st. Bicycle U-turn at Beach 222nd St. Finish at Beach 149st and Rockaway Beach Blvd. Strava Segment here. Please arrive in advance to get familiar with the race course and setup. Race course is open to traffic and delimited by signs, cones and marshals at every critical spot.

U-turn for skates on this photo:

U-turn for bikes on this photo:

DIRECTIONS

By car: Follow GPS to 117-01 Beach Channel Dr, Far Rockaway, NY 11694. Please note, that street parking is NOT available in that area in the summer between May 15 and Sep 30. Free public parking is available all year round at Beach 94th St between Rockaway Beach Blvd and Shore Front Pkwy.

Riding bicycle: Ride to Beach 116th Street on Beach Channel Drive.

PARKING

Street parking is NOT available in that area in the summer between May 15 and Sep 30. Free public parking is available all year round at Beach 94th St between Rockaway Beach Blvd and Shore Front Pkwy. Free street parking may be available at Beach Channel Dr itself between B115 and B92nd streets on both sides.

WATER, RESTROOMS & TRASH

You can pick up a free bottle of water in the cooler inside race organizer's van at the finish line or use water fountain at the start. Use restroom at the gas station or at the mall by the start line. Closest restrooms to the finish line are at Fort Tilden park (next to Marine Bridge). Please use trash receptacle by registration desk or any of park's trash cans.

NOTES

1. You race on your own risk. We just help you to record your result precisely.

2. Race course is open for cars and bikes. Please be careful.

3. This race may be cancelled by Race Organizers due to severe weather conditions etc. Notification of race being cancelled will be sent no later than 8pm the night before race.

BIG THANKS

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

MONTAAAUUKKKK IS CALLING YOU BACK FOR 2026!

Alright, riders — it’s ON! The legendary Montauk Lighthouse Ride is BACK and it’s going to be EPIC. Get ready to crush 125 miles of fast, flat road from Prospect Park to Montauk with your crew flying at 19–25+ mph. This is not your average ride — it’s a high-spirited, no-turning-back adventure!

SYNC YOUR WATCHES!

Three rest stops (about every 40 miles) will keep you fueled and hydrated. If you're catching the bus back, know your pace — there's a cutoff at Bridgehampton High School, 1:30pm, to make sure everyone gets to Montauk in time! If not, you will be SAG'd.

We’ve kept the core magic from last year and added a few upgrades to make this ride even smoother and safer. Buckle up — this message is your roadmap to glory!

REGISTRATION = EVERYTHING

No registration, no ride, no support. Period.

Every rider MUST register — no e-bikes allowed. We’ve got tiered pricing to fit your needs and cover rising costs. This ride is insured by USA Cycling, and we follow their rules to keep everyone safe.

Unregistered riders = solo mission.

No aid stations, no SAG support, no post-ride meal, no bus ride. You’re on your own.

Registered riders get a WRISTBAND — your all-access pass to Montauk magic. No band = no service, no fun, no exceptions.

POST-RIDE GLORY BUS

Your chariot awaits! The chartered bus will return to Long Island and Prospect Park (Grand Army Plaza).

Long Island riders: You can store your bike under the bus — just bring two blankets to keep it cozy.

Seats are limited, so book early! Questions? Email us: [email protected]

POST-RIDE FEAST

Feast like a champion! Registered riders and approved volunteers get a catered meal by Harlem’s own Chef Quie featuring Charles Pan Fried Chicken (vegetarian options too!).

No wristband = no meal

PERSONAL SAG HEROES

We salute you! Personal SAG vehicles are welcome — but you must be ready to help any registered rider, not just your crew.

SAG drivers must register (FREE!) and attend a mandatory volunteer meeting on Thursday, Sept 3 @ 7:30 PM.

You’ll get a sign for your vehicle and share contact info for smooth coordination.

Important: Registration for this category is verified to ensure it is for ride volunteers only, not for active cyclists.

CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE

Pick your package before registering:

• $102.43 – All-In Rockstar: SAG support, aid stations, post-ride meal, and bus ride back.

• $81.13 – SAG & Sustenance Champ: SAG support, aid stations, post-ride meal. No bus.

• $70.48 – Grit & Glory Warrior: SAG + aid stations only. No meal, no bus.

• $54.50 – Youth Rider (18 & under): SAG, aid stations, post-ride meal. No bus.

NO same-day registration. Wristbands are handed out the morning of the ride for pre-registered riders.

No wristband = no support. No exceptions.

BAG DROP

Drop your post-ride gear on Saturday, Sept 5 (11 AM–1 PM) at Ride Brooklyn, 187 4th Ave, Brooklyn.

Pack your essentials (blankets, clothes, toiletries). We’re not responsible for damage if your bike isn’t properly wrapped.

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!

Huge love to our sponsors and volunteers:

MTIR members & friends of the club, Chef Quie with Charles Pan Fried Chicken, Deli Delight, Larry’s Freewheeling, Aim Express Shippers, and Ride Brooklyn — plus every single volunteer who makes this ride possible. You’re the real MVPs!

Questions? Hit us up: [email protected]

Our Speed. Our Streets. Our Story

#WeRideAsOne #RideOrGetDropped #MajorTaylorIronRiders

#DiverseCycling #HustleInTheSaddle #BuiltFromTheStreets

#GritAndGlory #WeDontChaseWeLead

Welcome to Atlantic Triathlon

We're excited to announce our Atlantic Triathlon taking place at the famous Rockaway Beach in Queens! Featuring stunning ocean vistas and a smooth concrete boardwalk, it offers an ideal route for both running and biking. Rain or shine, the race will go on, so be sure to arrive early to familiarize yourself with the course and event setup.

Overall Triathlon Winners are getting champion suit:

Race Date and time: .September 27, Sunday 8.30AM start. 10.30AM cut off time. Awarding ceremony 10 minutes after we have top-3 Women finish.

Race Location: Shore Front Pkwy & Beach 84th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11693

Race course: 0.3mi swim in Atlantic Ocean. Run is on the boardwalk: 3 miles, Strava record is here. Bike is 2 laps on boardwalk, total 11.6 miles, Strava record is here. Transition by Beach 84 street bus stop. See maps on the bottom of the page.

Registration: Check in begins 1 hour and ends 20 minutes before start time. No racing license required to register. Please sign up online to expedite the registration process and avoid potential errors. Day of registration is available with $10 late fee.

Race numbers: Jersey number should be placed on the front. Bicycle number goes either on the seat post (more aero) or on the top tube. Helmet number goes on the front. Registration desk has markers to draw a number on the left arm and leg for your swim.

Race results: Duathlon draft results will be available as soon as last person finish, but not later than 9.45am. Online results will include transition break downs and normally will be published within 48 hours.

Awards: All participants will receive running jersey. Top-3 Men and Women get medals and winners get merchandise. Age group awards MAY be offered if registration meets minimums. Rest of participants get finisher medals.

Photos: will be published within 48 hours at Verrazano Team Facebook page .

Photos from 9/28/25 by @PhotoVelo.co are here, photos by @BikerJun are here

Photos from 4/19/25 by Jun Aishima are here

Photos from 10/13/24:

Pre Race by Robert Lai @laichungleung

Run by Robert Lai @laichungleung

Bike by Robert Lai @laichungleung

Finish Line by Robert Lai @laichungleung

Podium by Robert Lai @laichungleung

Photos from 4/27/24:

Pre-race photos here

Bike photos here

Run and finish photos here

Podium photos here

Swim requirements: Please write your race number with a Sharpie on your LEFT arm and leg before the swim. Wetsuits are welcome. At the transition gate, make sure to shout your number clearly (or at least your name if you forget your number) to the timer with the laptop so your time is recorded.

Bicycle requirements: Any type of bike you own is fine for the race, including fixed gear. Check for wind speed if you plan to use dish wheels. No rental bikes will be available.

Parking: Free public parking is available at Beach 94th street.

Water/Restrooms/Trash: Water and trash bag will be available at check in table. Stationary restrooms will be open by 7am.

About Us: Verrazano Team is a NYC based club organizing multisport and cycling events throughout the city. Our goal is to create safe, well organized, and welcoming races that support local athletes, juniors, and newcomers to multisport.