WINDING TRAILS

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:

• Winding Trails – 50 Winding Trails Dr, Farmington, CT 06032

PARKING:

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

TEAMS:

• The Team tent area will be spread out in the open area near the bathroom building (same as previous years).  Talk to your team's manager for your team's exact location.  

VENUE MAP

• Click the link to open the venue map on your phone: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1X4LAlWOiX2LclSj4VGHb83_C5YWedlo&usp=sharing

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
• NO camping on site duing race weekend

RACE COURSE:

While the actual race day course is subject to change, below you'll find a pretty close idea of the planned course. Please Note: Follow ALL course markings day of race.

Race Course Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50585678

Lap Details: 

• Approx. 4.3 miles, 260 ft elevation
• Same lap for Junior Series and Senior Series

Lap Count:

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

RACE THEME:

Crazy Sock Day

Wear your brightest and most fun socks for extra spark on race day!

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: 

IMPORTANT: PRE-RIDE AND TEAM TENT DROP-OFF IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR VOLUNTEERS who are registered for either Saturday or Sunday using SignUp.com. Winding Trails is a Private Venue and we cannot overwhelm the park on Saturday during pre-ride. 

See VOLUNTEER section for more information.

4:00 PM - Course Pre-Ride OPENS (for volunteers only)

6:00 PM - Course Pre-Ride CLOSES

Sunday: 

SENIOR SERIES

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

7:30 AM - Senior Series Coaches Meeting

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

7:45 AM - SS3 Staging

8:00 AM - SS3 START

8:45 AM - SS Junior Varsity Staging

9:00 AM - SSJV START

9:40 AM - SS3 PODIUM Awards

10:10 AM - SS Varsity Staging

10:15 AM - SSV START

10:20 AM - Junior Series Coaches Meeting

11:00 AM - SSJV PODIUM Awards

12:15 PM - JUNIOR SERIES PRE-RIDE OPENS

12:30 PM - PRE RIDE CLOSES

1:00 PM - SSV PODIUM Awards (following JS4 Start)

JUNIOR SERIES

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12:30 PM - JS4 Staging

12:45 PM - JS4 START

1:00 PM - SSV PODIUM Awards (following JS4 Start)

1:30 PM - JS3 Staging

1:45 PM - JS3 START

2:00 PM - JS4 PODIUM Awards

2:45 PM - JSJV Staging

3:00 PM -JSJV START

3:30 PM - JS3 PODIUM Awards

3:55 PM - JS VARSITY Staging

4:00 PM - JSV START

4:00 PM - CLEAN UP BEGINS

4:45 PM - JSJV PODIUM Awards

5:30 PM - JSV PODIUM Awards

RESULTS:

Race results will be published LIVE on race day.

For 2024 Winding Trails race results, click here:

https://my.raceresult.com/289905/

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.