Greylock Hillclimb Time Trial
Climb to the clouds on the highest peak in Massachusetts!
BikeReg registration for the 2013 race on September 14, 2013.
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 | 9/8/2012 | Eric Levinsohn (39:46.91) | Mary Hynes Johanson (49:39.11) | Results | Photos |
| 2013 | 9/14/2013 | Join us on Mt. Greylock on Sat, Sep 14, 2013! BikeReg registration here | |||
Course Records
| Age Group | Men | Women |
| Under 20 | John Harris – 0:45:24.62 (2011) | Amy Levine – 1:08:13.66 (2011) |
| 20 – 34 | Erik Levinsohn – 0:39:46.91 (2012) | 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) | Cindy McNett – 0:51:30.86 (2012) |
| 55 – 59 | Mark Luzio – 0:46:41.24 (2012) | Mary Hynes Johanson – 0:49:39.11 (2012) |
| 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 | Kenneth Cestone – 0:57:10.22 (2012) | |
| 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 2013 BUMPS Hillclimb Series- Start: 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.
- 3nd place in each 5 year age group — Merchandise and Gift Certificates.
- 1st Tandem & 1st Unicyclist- $50.
- “Vintage racing bikes” – $50 defined as:
- built before the introduction of indexed shifting, usually lugged steel.
- old frames or newer builds in the traditional style are required
- friction shifting
- freewheels with no more than 7 cogs
- Toe clips and straps are encouraged but, for the convenience of the riders, clipless pedals are allowed.
- Need 100 words or less description of bike must be emailed to mtmccusker@comcast.net.
- “AGE” is how old you are on December 31, 2013.
- Free T-Shirt, both man’s and woman’s cut, for registrations before August 28th.
- Light refreshments at the summit.
- Party with music in the courtyard at the Freight Yard Pub. Hot lunch provided with cash bar.
- 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.
- Additional Accommodations: Porches Inn is very nice http://www.porches.com/
