1 ultra event in Shoreham, Vermont

Women’s Cycling Collective:

Century Litha

Date: Saturday, June 20th

Start time: 7:55am

Location: Champlain Orchards, Shoreham, Vermont

Come join a community of warm, endurance minded, bright spirited women riders as we celebrate the summer solstice with a 100/50mi journey through the rolling gravel hills of Addison County, starting and ending at Champlain Orchards, one of the oldest, continually operating orchards in Vermont. Whether you're experienced with rides of longer duration or have been working to develop comfort and confidence as you build your capacity, there's opportunity here for you. Women's Cycling Collective is focused on offering collaborative, rider-focused events designed to support, encourage and connect women while they explore their potential through the context of the bike and the lens of endurance, training, and the natural world. We invite you to be part of the collective energy that serves to uplift, empower, and inspire women both on and off the bike.

Thank you to our generous business supporters and partners for enriching rider experience and making this event possible: Velocio, Physical Therapy, Frog Hollow Bikes, Bennett Creative Co., Champlain Orchards, Twig Farm, Bivo, and Bicycle Express.

[WCC 2026 (1000 x 400 px) (1000 x 300 px) (800 x 300 px) (1).png]

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.

• Full registrations for the 100 mile and 50 mile include ride, aid/SAG stops (mile 23, 32, 52, 73.5, 82, 104), access to personal drop bags (mile 32, 52 & 73.5), raffle ticket(s), commemorative print, meal, and hard cider or regular cider.

• Registration without a meal and beverage is also an option.

• 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.

• We ask that you identify with pronouns she or they if you choose to register for any of the Century Litha offerings.

• Registration closes Saturday, June 13th at 5pm. There is NO DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION.

• Refer a Friend and receive $10 credit towards a future Women's Cycling Collective event, training, clinic or coaching ($100 credit limit per person)

• Limited number of complimentary Velocio Ultralight Sock offered to participants.

• Socks have been donated by Velocio for the first twenty-five women who register under the respective category.

• Please refer to the sizing chart to determine proper fit: Ultralight Sock

• Socks will be available at packet pickup.

• Register before Sunday, May 24th to receive a complimentary Century Litha t-shirt!

• Designed and printed by Stephanie Bennett and Joan Todd from The Bennett Creative.

• Hand screen printed using sustainable eco-friendly water-based inks.

• The route consists of one clockwise 50mi loop that is repeated in reverse (counterclockwise) for the 100mi participants.

• For women completing the 100, this will provide a sense of familiarity in the second half, with a different perspective and feel since riding in the opposite direction.

• Since our personal paces vary, many women will have crossover as they complete the first fifty miles and/or continue for a second lap as they work towards one hundred, promoting a sense of togetherness, an opportunity to cheer each other along, or simply share a smile or wave in recognition of our shared experience.

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

• Support and resupply at aid stations and with local business partners is available every 9-23 miles. (Check in at all aid stations along respective routes is required of all participants.)

• Mile 0 (start): Champlain Orchards, Shoreham - mechanical support provided by Frog Hollow Bikes 7:30am - 1pm

• Mile 23: Snake Mountain, Weybridge: Burlington Physical Therapy and family - full SAG (nutrition, hydration)

• Mile 32: Twig Farm, Cornwall: full SAG (nutrition, hydration) and drop bag access

• Mile 52: Champlain Orchards, Shoreham: full SAG, farm store open for purchases, access to parked vehicles

o 50mi riders: finisher meal, hard cider or regular pressed cider

o 100mi riders: full SAG (nutrition, hydration) and drop bag access (cut off departure time for 100mi riders 1pm)

• Mile 73.5: Twig Farm, Cornwall - full SAG (nutrition, hydration) and drop bag access

• Mile 82: Snake Mountain, Weybridge - Burlington Physical Therapy and family - full SAG (nutrition, hydration), access (cut off departure time 5:30pm)

• Mile 104: Champlain Orchards, Shoreham - farm store open for purchases, access to parked vehicles

o 100mi riders: finisher meal, hard cider or regular pressed cider

• Option to access or discard personal gear and supplies along the way.

• Riders may choose to prepare personal drop bags labeled with their name and the SAG stop they wish to have it accessible (mile 32 at Twig Farm, mile 52 Champlain Orchards, and again at mile 73.5 Twig Farm, Cornwall).

• Bins to drop unneeded layers or gear will be available at all SAG (miles 23, 32, 52, 73.5, 82 and 104).

• The drop bags and bins will be brought back to Champlain Orchards by 8:30pm. If riders have left the venue before then, arrangements can be made to pick up gear in the future.

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

• 100mi (2 laps, CW/CCW) - Century Litha - Century 100 (104) · Ride with GPS

• 50mi (1 lap, CW) - Century Litha - Half Century 50 (52) · Ride with GPS

Cut off times:

• All 100mi riders must depart from Champlain Orchards for 2nd lap by 1:30pm

• All 100mi riders must depart from Mile 73.5 Twig Farm, Cornwall Aid Station by 4:30pm

• All 100mi riders must depart from Mile 82 Snake Mountain, Burlington Physical Therapy Aid Station by 5:30pm

• All 50mi riders expected back at Champlain Orchards by 3pm

• All 100mi riders expected back at Champlain Orchards by 8pm

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

• Friday, June 19th, Twig Farm, Cornwall, 5-7pm

• Saturday, June 20th, Champlain Orchards, Shoreham, 7-7:30am

Raffle items:

(2 tickets included with 100mi registration, 1 ticket included with 50mi registration, limit one raffle item per participant)

• Velocio - RECON Backpack

• Velocio - Hydration Pack

• Burlington Physical Therapy - 60min body work session

• Julbo - two pairs of performance glasses

• Bivo - assortment of bottles

• Darn Tough - assortment of socks

• Bicycle Express - (4) $25 gift certificates

• Women's Cycling Collective - (2) 1mo. live virtual winter training WCC Velocity basic membership (or prorated 1mo discount if athlete is purchasing full season membership package)

• Women's Cycling Collective - (2) 30min. health, wellness, mindset coaching phone session

[Century Litha raffle 2026.png]

Full schedule of events:

• Friday, June 19th

• 5:00-7:00pm - Packet pick up/drop bag collection at Twig Farm, Cornwall

• Saturday, June 20th

• 7:00 - 7:30am - Packet/t-shirt pick up/drop bag collection at Champlain Orchards

• 7:30am - gather to connect with fellow riders and for group photo

• 7:40am - official group welcome, safety review, reminders, remaining questions and answers

• 7:55am - neutral start led by Women's Cycling Collective to Smith Road

• 8:00am - ride start (There may be separate waves depending on number of participants.)

• 1:30pm - Cut off time for 100mi. riders departing from Mile 52 Champlain Orchards SAG

• 3:00pm - All 50mi riders expected to be back at Champlain Orchards

• 4:30pm - Cut off time for riders departing from Mile 73.5 Twig Farm, Cornwall SAG

• 5:30pm - Cut off time for riders departing from Mile 82 Snake Mountain Burlington Physical Therapy SAG

• 8:00pm - All 100mi riders expected to be back at Champlain Orchards

• 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 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 cancelation, 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, Century Litha Event Director.

[de1c2a5b-216a-45f2-a7f1-f6f08ebcdf02.png]