northfield mountain

REGISTER:

CLICK HERE to access Registration Portal

*Note: You must be a registered New England Youth Cycling member for the season in order to register for races.

VOLUNTEER:

We Need Your Help!

The enjoyable and safe experience provided to NEYC student athletes is made possible because of the contributions of our race weekend volunteers. We thank you for volunteering!

For more information about volunteering, please CLICK HERE. 

To Sign Up to Volunteer, please click the button below.

ADDRESS:

• Northfield Mountain Recreation Center • 99 Millers Falls Road (Route 63), Northfield MA 01360

PARKING:

• Follow the Parking Volunteers’ instructions when you arrive.
• Please park close together – space is limited!

TEAMS:

• The Team tent area will be in the large grass field near the paring area.  Talk to your team's manager for your team's exact location.  

CAMPING

• Camping is not available at the race venue. 

VENUE MAP

• Click the link to open the venue map on your phone: VENUE MAP

LEAGUE RULES:

Please refer to the NEYC Rulebook page for all rules. CLICK HERE TO VISIT PAGE

Please note the following rules: 

• NO SWIMMING anywhere at the race venue
• Helmets MUST be worn anytime you (kids and adults) are riding a bike!
• No wheelies in the team tent area
• No dogs at NEYC races
• Pack-in/Pack-out -- bring all trash home with you please!

RACE COURSE:

The link below shows the Senior Series race course loop with indicators for where the Junior Series course splits and re-joins. 

Please Note: Follow ALL course markings day of race.

Race Course Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50861159

Lap Details: 

• Approx. 3 miles, 357ft elevation
• Slightly different lap for Junior Series and Senior Series (similar length loops but slightly less climing for Junior Series)

Lap Count:

• JS4: 1
• JS3: 2
• JSJunior Varsity: 2
• JSVarsity: 3
• SS3: 2
• SSJunior Varsity: 3
• SSVarsity: 4

WARM UP OPTION:

Warm up on trails not on the race course.

PLEASE DO NOT warm up on the main road.

RACE THEME:

Speed Sparkles & Tutus

Gather your speediest sparkles and tutus for a day of fun, flair, and fast pedaling! 

Important Note:

• Athletes must race in their race jersey
• Any costumes/decorations worn by student athletes during races must keep their race jersey visible and must be safe for riding. Staging staff may ask students to remove or modify items that could present a hazard while racing (light sabers, capes, long grass skirts, etc.)

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Saturday: 

3:00 PM - Course Pre-Ride OPENS 

7:00 PM - Course Pre-Ride CLOSES

Sunday: 

JUNIOR SERIES

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6:30 AM - Pre-ride OPENS - ALL ATHLETES

7:30 AM - Junior Series Coaches Meeting

7:45 AM - Pre-ride CLOSES - NO MORE RIDERS ON PRE-RIDE

7:45 AM - JS4 Staging

8:00 AM - JS4 START

8:45 AM - JS3 Staging

9:00 AM - JS3 START

9:55 AM - JSJV Staging

10:10 AM - JSJV START

11:05 AM - JS Varsity Staging

11:10 AM - JS Varsity START

11:15 AM - Senior Series Coaches Meeting (will follow immediately after JS Varsity Start)

12:30 PM - Junior Series (All Categories) PODIUM Awards

12:15 PM - SENIOR SERIES PRE-RIDE OPENS

12:50 PM - PRE RIDE CLOSES

SENIOR SERIES

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12:50 PM - Development Team Fun Race Staging

12:50 PM - SS3 Staging

1:05 PM - Development Team Fun Race START

1:07PM - SS3 START

1:50 PM - SSJV Staging

2:05 PM - SSJV START

3:20 PM - SS Varsity Staging

3:25 PM -SS Varsity START

3:30 PM - CLEAN UP BEGINS

5:15 PM - Senior Series (All Categories) PODIUM AWARDS

RESULTS:

Result will be will be available day-of. A results link will be posted here when avaialble.

SHARE YOUR SHORT VIDEOS:

Submit your video clips for a chance to be featured in NEYC's Clips of the Week. Deadline for submitting videos is 12 PM Noon the Monday after each race.

Short Duration (less than 30 seconds) and Vertical (Social Media style) clips preferred. Please fill out the form in the link then click "UPLOAD CLIP" to submit.

Please note that by submitting video clips using the form, you are giving New England Youth Cycling (NEYC) permission to use these videos for NEYC marketing materials and social media.  Submitting videos does not guarantee that your clips will be used. 

Submission Form:

COMMUNICATION:

For routine questions or comments, please use our Contact Us page .

EMERGENCIES:

Please contact any event staff or volunteer on site day of event.