WINDING TRAILS

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Saturday: 

4:00 PM - Course Pre-Ride OPENS

6:00 PM - Course Pre-Ride CLOSES

NOTE: The park gates close at 6pm on Saturday. Please make sure to be packed up and out of the venue by then!

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 - SS-Open2 Staging

8:00 AM - SS-Open2 START

8:45 AM - SS Junior Varsity Staging

9:00 AM - SSJV START

10:10 AM - SS Varsity Staging

10:15 AM - SSV START

10:20 AM - Junior Series Coaches Meeting

12:00 PM - Senior Series (all categories) Podium Awards

12:15 PM - JUNIOR SERIES PRE-RIDE OPENS

12:30 PM - PRE RIDE CLOSES

JUNIOR SERIES

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12:30 PM - JS-Open2 Staging

12:45 PM - JS-Open2 START

1:30 PM - JS-Open1 Staging

1:45 PM - JS-Open1 START

2:15 PM - JS Junior Varsity Staging

2:30 PM -JSJV START

3:25 PM - JS VARSITY Staging

3:30 PM - JSV START

3:30 PM - CLEAN UP BEGINS

5:00 PM - Junior Series (all catergories) Podium Awards

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:

• Please park in designated parking spaces. There are several lots to park in, so you might need to drive around to find one.
• DO NOT block the venue entrance near the First Aid tent. This needs to be clear for EMT/Ambulance support, if needed.

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

You can utilize this mobile-friendly Google venue map to find the location of thinks like parking, registration, start/finish, spectator viewing areas, and much more. 

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 an approximate course. Please Note: Follow ALL course markings on race day.

Race Course Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50690071

Lap Details: 

• Approx. 3.8 miles, 203 ft elevation
• Same lap for Junior Series and Senior Series

Lap Count:

• JS-Open1: 1
• JS-Open2: 2
• JSJunior Varsity: 2
• JSVarsity: 3
• SS-Open2: 2
• SSJunior Varsity: 3
• SSVarsity: 4

RACE THEME:

Speed Sparkles and 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.)

RESULTS:

Note: Live results on-line are NOT "official" nor final. After timely protests, penalties, and violations are considered and ruled upon by the Rules Committee, the results on Race day shall then be deemed final.  Please refer to the NEYC Rulebook for full details.

CLICK HERE for last year's (2025) Winding Trails Race Results

PHOTOS: 

To see all our photos & videos, including those from previous races, please visit our MEDIA page.

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 contact your Head Coach or Team Manager .

EMERGENCIES:

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