First Draft

First Draft

Date

• When: Saturday, August 8th

Start time

• 108mi: 7:30am
• 54mi: 12:00pm

Location

• Where: Twig Farm, West Cornwall, Vermont

Organized by

• Women's Cycling Collective

Supported by

• Twig Farm

About the Event

Come join a warm community of brightly spirited, endurance-minded riders as we journey through the rolling and occasionally lumpy gravel hills of Addison County. Our 108- and 54-mile routes begin and end at Twig Farm in Cornwall, Vermont, offering a beautiful and unique setting to challenge yourself, connect with others, remain well nourished, and enjoy a memorable day on the bike.

Whether you’re experienced with longer-distance riding or are building your comfort, confidence, and endurance, there's a place for you here. Our goal is to create opportunities for riders of all experience and confidence levels to ride together, learn from one another, and discover what's possible through shared miles and shared experience. We believe some of the most meaningful growth happens not only through individual effort, but through the encouragement, insight, and camaraderie of a supportive community. To put it most simply, we grow stronger together.

The ride is intentionally structured to give athletes the flexibility to plan and approach the day in a way that best supports their individual goals. Whether focused on performance, practicing pacing and fueling strategies, building confidence over longer distances, or simply enjoying a strong day on the bike, the format creates opportunities to ride dynamically with others while pursuing individual objectives. By fostering supportive connections and shared experiences, the event is designed to maximize engagement, enhance performance, and create meaningful opportunities for learning and growth.

Riders taking on the 108-mile route depart at 7:30am to complete the first 54-mile loop before returning to Twig Farm. At 12:00pm, after an opportunity to rest, refuel and regroup over a shared brunch/lunch, all riders head back out to complete the second loop, this time joined by riders taking on the 54-mile route. This offers a dynamic riding environment that is quite different from a traditional endurance ride, where groups often separate early and remain unchanged for the rest of the day.

Longer isn’t always the goal. The 108mi. route may appeal to you because you’ve been building your endurance. Riding a shorter distance, however, such as the 54mi route may allow you to challenge yourself in different ways, pushing your pace, riding more dynamically with others, practicing fueling and pacing strategies at higher intensity, or simply discovering a new level of confidence. Both distances offer meaningful opportunities for growth, learning, and accomplishment. The “right” choice is the one that best aligns with your goals for the day.

This format creates something that doesn't often exist in larger group endurance rides. Rather than many riders spending the day falling farther behind the finish while others are already celebrating, the midpoint becomes a shared start (or restart) point. Athletes have the opportunity to reconnect, meet new people, form new groups, and begin the second half of the day together. The shared meal offers nourishment, creates space to reflect on the first half of the ride, compare experiences, adjust pacing or fueling strategies, and apply those lessons immediately during the afternoon. Whether your goal is performance, confidence, learning, or connection, the day is designed to maximize engagement while providing meaningful opportunities to build on the fitness, skills, and experience developed through training.

Women's Cycling Collective and Twig Farm are committed to creating collaborative, rider-focused opportunities that support, encourage, and connect riders as they explore their potential through training and endurance through the context of the bike and the natural world. By bringing together riders with diverse backgrounds and abilities, we hope to foster engaging learning experiences, build lasting connections, and cultivate a culture where all riders can thrive and grow. We invite you to be part of the collective energy that uplifts, empowers, and inspires riders, both on and off the bike.

Supporters

Thank you to our generous business supporters and partners for enriching rider experience and making this event possible: Twig Farm, Velocio, Sunrise Orchards, Frog Hollow Bikes, Darn Tough Vermont, and Julbo.

General Information

Details, including routes and other specifics are subject to change. All participants will be emailed updated and current information, including routes and course information, in the days leading up to the ride.

Registration Includes

• 108mi and 54mi routes: ride, nutrition and hydration at aid/SAG stops (54mi route: mile 32.5: 108mi route: miles 22, 54, and 85.5), access to personal drop bags (mile 54), raffle ticket(s), brunch/lunch, dinner, and sparkling nonalcoholic or hard cider.
• Participant Questions: A number of questions we are asking participants during the registration process. While only some are “required,” responding to all will help us shape the event in ways that better meet individual needs and preferences when and where possible.
• Registration Deadline: Registration closes Saturday, August 2nd at 5pm. There is NO DAY OF RIDE REGISTRATION.

Start and Route Information

• Staggered start:
  • 108mi: 7:30am, consists of one clockwise 54mi loop with 4 climbs and around 4000’ of climbing, repeated in reverse.
  • 54mi: 12:00pm, one counterclockwise loop.
• Midway regroup: For riders completing the 108mi, this will provide an opportunity to regroup with other riders, and a sense of familiarity.
• Route navigation: The route will be partially marked. Riders are expected to carry bike computers/GPS/phones that can support full navigation.

SAG Support

• SAG Stations: Support and resupply at aid stations and with local business partners is available every 22-33 miles. Check-in at all aid stations along respective routes is required.
• Drop Bags: Option to access or discard personal gear and supplies along the way, with bins available to drop unneeded layers or gear at SAG.

Route links

Complete routes include checking in at every aid station.

• 108mi:
  • WCC Twig Farm - 54mi clockwise, 7:30am start · Ride with GPS
  • WCC Twig Farm - 54mi counterclockwise, 12:30pm start · Ride with GPS
• 54mi:
  • WCC Twig Farm - 54mi counterclockwise, 12:30pm start · Ride with GPS

Event Cut Off Times

• 12:30pm: all 108mi riders must depart from Twig Farm for 2nd lap.
• 4pm: all riders (54mi and 108mi) must depart from Mile 32.5(54mi ride)/85.5(108mi ride) Orwell Town Green SAG.
• 6:30pm: all riders (54mi and 108mi) expected back at Twig Farm.

Packet Pickup

• Friday, August 7th: Twig Farm, Cornwall, 5-