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The Great North

April 04 2026
Cambridge NY
Date Confirmed
Registration Opened: February 01 2026
 
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Distances: 20, 50, 75 miles
Difficulty: Difficult terrain with longer, steeper hills

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Cambridge, NY

An epic adventure-cycling challenge, featuring dirt, seasonal, and challenging primitive roads in the heart of the Battenkill Valley of Upstate New York & Vermont.

Non-Competitive Event Format:

Race if you want, or not - see you at the finish line with a beer! (21 & older only)
'Rules of the road' only - all riders must obey local and state Vehicle and Traffic Laws throughout the ride.
Individual start / non-mass, rolling starts
Self-timed  - results via Ride with GPS only
300 rider limit!

Self-Timing & Results Only:

Record your ride on the RWGPS App or upload your results - RWGPS app will record MOVING TIME ONLY!  No penalty for stopping at aid stations, etc. -- download the app here.
Time clock available at the start/finish

Course Details:

The Great North is an adventure-challenge ride that travels on the paved, gravel, and primitive back roads of theBattenkill Valley Region of New York & Vermont.

You may have to dismount for the more challenging, primititve road sections. 
Helmets are required. 
Riders must obey all traffic markings and signs
Full Distance - 70 miles
Mid Distance - 51 miles
Mini Distance - 23 miles
No Gravel - paved option - 27 miles

Course maps (coming soon!/

Recommended bicycles:

Gravel bike
Road bike with wider, 28+ mm knobby tires
Cyclocross bike
Mountain bike

Recommended minimum gearing:

39x27 min.

Recommended shoes:

Mountain bike or Cyclocross shoes

Recommended gear:

On-course mechanical support and aid stations will be provided, but riders should plan on carrying the following items:
CO2 or pump
Spare tube(s)
Tire levers
Hydration and nutrition
Spare clothing

Recommended rider:

Adventure-seeking bicycle owner!

The Great North

 
Start Located At: Argyle Brewing Company 6 Broad Street, Cambridge, NY, 12816
 
 
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Registration Opens - 7:30 AM
Full Gravel - 9 AM
Mid Gravel - 10 AM
Mini Gravel/Paved - 11 AM

Included

Custom pint glass + first fill free, compliments of Argyle Brewing CompanyMaple Glazed Apple Streusel Pie recipe
Enjoy locally-sourced & baked apple pie with streusel topping at the finish!
Event t-shirt if registered by March 25
Professional registration and event staff
Post-ride lunch
Moto support
Sag support from the aid stations
On-course mechanical & moto support + sag support
3 Aid stations with plenty of water & energy drinks, nutrition, and friendly volunteers!
Finish times & results
Clear course signage and markings + maps and cue sheets
Start and finish marshal support
Bike wash station
Raffle prizes
Ride photos
Bragging rights for completing one of the most epic rides in the Northeast!

 
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Apr 04 2026 - EVENT: The Great North