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Distance: 20.7 km from MahwahSat, Sep 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Lake Welch Beach, Stoney Point, NY
Join us for one of our 7 events.
TOUGHMAN Long Course Triathlon
TOUGHMAN Long Course Aquabike
TOUGHMAN Long Course Duathlon
TOUGHMAN Long Course Relay National Championship
TOUGHMAN Olympic Aquabike National Championship
TOUGHKIDS Youth Regional Championship
TOUGHMAN Olympic Triathlon
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Distance: 19.8 km from MahwahSun, Sep 20, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
Welcome to Diamond Mountain Classic Road 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.
NYC Cup winner jersey for each field:
Race offers:
Convenient start times
Moto pacers for each field
Police-assisted intersections
Race photographers
Course signage
Race will be held rain or shine
Please arrive in advance to get familiar with our course and race setup
Follow our race at @Diamond_Mountain_Races
RACE DATE
Sunday, September 20, 2026.
NYC Cup 2026 Champion Jersey
REGISTRATION
Day-of registration for any field that is not sold out begins 1.5 hour before and ends 20 minutes prior to your field start time. You need to have your UCI or USAC license active to register. An additional $15 late fee applies for day-of registration. Please sign up online to expedite the registration process and avoid potential errors. If you have a timing chip from another race, please keep it on your bicycle.
You can transfer your registration at BikeReg for free to someone else. If you need to cancel, please notify the organizer in advance.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Riders must stay to the right of the double yellow line at all times.
Please pull off the course upon the request of race officials or the pace moto.
Keep the road clear while waiting for your field's start.
Start at Lake Welch parking lot.
Finish at Lake Welch Parkway by parking lot entrance
Check Segment here to get an idea. GPX can be downloaded here.
NUMBERS:
Bibs must be pinned on the RIGHT side of the rider’s jersey. Incorrect placement of numbers may result in incorrect/missing results.
AWARDING CEREMONY:
Starts about 15 minutes after Cat123 finish - around 1.30PM by Lake Welch boardwalk (between triathlon finish line and transition). So, you can enjoy watching race finish and even watch triathlon finish.
Racers must be present at the podium ceremony to receive prizes. Racers not present will forfeit their prizes.
RESULTS:
Will be posted on Road-Results.com and the USA Cycling website, usually within 48 hours.
COURSE:
Steep downhill from the start, then rolling hills at Tiorati Brook rd, then flat and smooth at Seven Lakes Drive and slight uphill before finish. Strava Segment is here. GPX can be downloaded here. Please arrive in advance to get familiar with new race course and setup. The course remains open to the public and is controlled by signage, cones, and marshals at key locations.
FEEDING ZONE: Located just after the St. Johns Rd intersection on laps 3–5 (40.5-mile mark). Trash drop is located after the finish line, beyond the barriers, 5 minutes ride from feeding zone. Our volunteer will be handing out water. Anyone else who would like to provide their own water or gels is welcome to do so. Access via Kanawauke Rd. Please park on the street by St. Johns Church and walk to the feeding zone. No parking is allowed on Lake Welch Parkway.
SUGGESTION: after finishing your race keep left to return back to the parking lot
PHOTOS
Photos from September 2025:
By @bikerjun here
By @photovelo.co here
Photos from April 2025:
By @z.sofi.e here
By @bikerjun Before DMC, DMC race, DM Duathlon, All Podiums
By @photovelo.co here
Photos from 2024 race:
Jun Aishima gallery: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1265469798140306
Photos by @Z.sofi.e : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1265479018139384
PHOTO/VIDEO/SUPPORT VEHICLE:
Everyone is welcome to help but all vehicles on the race course must be registered. Support vehicles may follow the group of cyclists without interfering with the race. Photo/Video cars can be only before or after the race. Photo/Video motorcycles/scooters can be on the side on the racing group like this: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_tDMJ0P6s4/?img_index=4
DIRECTIONS:
By car: Follow GPS to 800 Kanawauke Rd, Stony Point, NY 10980.
Take exit 14 from Palisades Pkwy (comes unexpectedly right after 13), turn left to Willow Grove Rd. Enter from Kanawauke Rd and park closer to Lake Welch beach.
Rideshare: Carpooling. It’s as easy as it sounds – sharing a ride with others is a smart way to go. Learn more about carpooling at 511nyrideshare.org which can provide some help getting you to Harriman State Park.
Taking train then Riding bicycle: Take PATH train to Hoboken and transfer to MNBNP train to Sloatsburg station. Ride on Seven Lakes Drive 5.7mi and turn to Lake Welch Pkwy for another 3.1mi.
PARKING, HOTELS & LODGING:
Area hotels & motels
AirBNB listings
Plenty of parking at Lake Welch Beach by Start/Finish.
WATER, BATHROOMS & TRASH
You can pick up a free bottle of water from the cooler inside the race organizer's van or use the water fountain by the stationary restrooms. Please use the trash receptacle by the registration desk or any other trash cans.
NOTES:
The race course is open for cars. The lead-out motorcycle will ensure your way is safe. Please be careful anyway.
This race will be held rain or shine.
SPONSORS
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.
BIG THANKS
Are flying to New York Racing Club, Dr. Chris O'Neal of Brooklyn, New York Bike Lawyers and Verrazano Team Racing for making this race happened; to volunteers and staff for organizing this race.
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Distance: 20.7 km from MahwahSun, Sep 20, 2026 at 12:00 PMSee full details
Welcome to Diamond Mountain Triathlon,
hosted in the scenic heart of Harriman State Park. The course features a calm lake swim, a rolling 15-mile bike loop with spectacular views, and a fun lakeside run to the finish. The event is beginner-friendly while still rewarding strong competitors.
Rain or shine, we race — and we’re excited to share the course with you.
What the event offers:
Relaxed and convenient midday start
Police-controlled intersections
Course signage and volunteer support
Race photographers
Free public parking
Junior athletes race Duathlon with adults for free
Junior athletes race Triathlon for free and may have a separate start
Finisher medals for all participants
Awards for Top-3 Men & Women in both Triathlon and Duathlon
Overall Adult Triathlon Winners are getting champion suit:
Free jersey for Triathlon participants:
Duathlon participants are getting running jersey
Follow our race at @Diamond_Mountain_Races
Race Schedule
Date: Sunday, September 20
Start Time: 12:00 PM
Cutoff: 2:20 PM
Awards: ~10 minutes after Top-3 Women finish (Triathlon + Duathlon)
Race Location:
Lake Welch Beach
800 Kanawauke Rd, Stony Point, NY 10980
Only the Kanawauke Rd entrance is open before the event (Exit 14 at Palisades Pkwy)
Race course:
Triathlon: 0.5mi swim in Lake Welch. Biking is one 15-mile lap around the park, Strava record is here. 2 mile run, Strava record is here.
Duathlon: Both runs are the same: 2 miles, Strava record is here. Biking is one 15-mile lap around the park, Strava record is here.
Transition at Lake Welch picnic area. See maps on the bottom of the page.
Registration for Triathlon and Duathlon:
Check-in opens 1 hour before start and closes 20 minutes before start.
Online registration is recommended — it keeps things smooth and helps avoid mistakes at the table.
Bike Race Info:
Interested in the cycling race at the same venue?
Registration for the Diamond Mountain Classic is at:
BikeReg.com/DMC
Note: you can participate only in one race since they're running simultaneously
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: Draft results will be posted shortly after the last finisher (no later than 2:45 PM).
Official online results (with transition splits) are normally available within 48 hours.
Awards: Top-3 Men and Women for each race get medals and merchandise. Age group awards will be offered if turnout meets minimums. Rest of participants get finisher medals.
Overall Man and Woman triathlon winners get special triathlon suit with race logo as an award.
Photos: will be published within 48 hours at Verrazano Team Facebook page .
9/21/25 Diamond Mountain Triathlon:
By @bikerjun here
By @photovelo.co here,
4/27/25 Diamond Mountain Duathlon:
By @bikerjun DM Duathlon, All Podiums
By @photovelo.co here
Swim notes: Wetsuits welcome.
Body marking on the left arm & leg helps timers during swim exit.
Bicycle requirements: Any bike is fine — just make sure it’s in safe working condition and suited for rolling terrain. No rental bikes will be available.
Facilities:
Free parking
Open restrooms
Water available at check-in
Trash bags provided
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.