Greylock Hillclimb Time Trial
Climb to the clouds on the highest peak in Massachusetts!
The Northampton Cycling Club’s Mt. Greylock Hillclimb is an annual bicycle race up the north face of Mt. Greylock to the summit at 3,489′, the highest point in Massachusetts. The course covers 9.1 miles, with grades as steep as 17%, and a few brief descents in the first half of the course. The race is run in time trial format, with riders starting at 30-second intervals, with no drafting allowed. The spectacular views from the summit cover four states, and the event concludes with a post-race party with great food and beer at the Freight Yard Pub at the starting point.
Race History
| Year | Date | Men’s Winner | Women’s Winner | ||
| 2010 | 9/11/2010 | Eric Vandendries (42:45.99) | Marti Shea (44:33.33) | Results | Photos |
| 2011 | 9/10/2011 | Lang Reynolds (40:15.49) | Kristen Gohr (48:15.47) | Results | Photos |
| 2012 | Join us on Mt. Greylock on Saturday, September 8, 2012! | ||||
Course Records
| Age Group | Men | Women |
| Under 20 | John Harris – 0:45:24.62 (2011) | Amy Levine – 1:08:13.66 (2011) |
| 20 – 34 | Lang Reynolds – 0:40:15.49 (2011) | Cecilia Davis-Hayes – 0:50:39.47 (2011) |
| 35 – 39 | Jeff Johnson – 0:42:59.27 (2011) | Silke Wunderwald – 0:48:00.79 (2010) |
| 40 – 44 | Todd Roberts – 0:43:51.24 (2011) | Kristen Gohr – 0:45:46.27 (2010) |
| 45 – 49 | Eric Vandendries – 0:42:49.50 (2011) | Marti Shea – 0:44:33.33 (2010) |
| 50 – 54 | Gerry Clapper – 0:42:16.89 (2011) | Ursula Posl – 0:52:35.99 (2011) |
| 55 – 59 | Mark Luzio – 0:47:05.31 (2011) | Margaret Thompson – 0:55:19.52 (2010) |
| 60 – 64 | Michael McCusker – 0:47:42.47 (2010) | Judy Caron – 1:01:15.19 (2010) |
| 65 – 69 | Edward Calabrese – 0:53:09.38 (2011) | |
| 70 – 74 | Kenneth Cestone – 0:55:24.55 (2011) | |
| 75 – 79 | Charles Moran – 1:15:56.30 (2011) | |
| Tandem | Pamela Blalock, John Bayley – 0:52:19.50 (2011) | |
| Unicycle | Eric Scheer – 1:07:22.55 (2010) | |
Start: The Berkshires’ Western Gateway Heritage State Park
Finish: The summit of Mt. Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts
Featuring
Part of the 2012 BUMPS Hillclimb Series- Start Location: Gateway Heritage State Park, 115 State Street, North Adams, MA
- Individual starts every 30 seconds. Choose a preferred half-hour starting block between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM when registering.
- Route map http://www.northeastcycling.com/Hillclimb_Races.html#Greylock
- Very affordable summit lodging, with food, at the Bascom Lodge
- Age 19 and under pay just $19 to enter.
- Age division awards from 35-80+, by 5 years.
- Two Juniors age divisions — 14 and under, and 15-19.
- Top Male & Female — $150, $100 & $50.
- 1st place in each 5 year age group — $50.
- 2nd place in each 5 year age group — $30.
- 1st Tandem & 1st Unicyclist- $50.
- “AGE” is how old you are on December 31, 2012.
- Free T-Shirt, both man’s and woman’s cut, for registrations before August 28th.
- Light refreshment at the summit.
- Party with music in the courtyard at the Freight Yard Pub. Hot lunch provided with cash bar.
- Special (really affordable) lodging at the Bascom Lodge at the Summit.
- Hotel Headquarters with special rates email us for info.
- NCC club discount.
- Berkshires of Western Mass. – Info and Travel Planner
- Museums; Mass MoCa, The Clark Art Museum , Norman Rockwell Museum.
Check out the 2012 T-Shirt:
