Registration is required to participate.
Please register at:
https://www.bikereg.com/the-goodwin-trail-challenge-cycle
All Proceeds Benefit the East Haddam Land Trust
The new Goodwin Trail Mountain Bike Challenge is a unique 45-mile adventure loop that utilizes the most interesting and challenging public preserves in East Haddam, Salem, Lyme, and East Lyme, Connecticut. The most iconic portion of this loop is the The Goodwin Trail. This is a unique, 13.5 mile linear trail that winds its way through preserved lands owned by local land trusts, municipalities, the Yale School of Forestry, and Nehantic State Park.
Ride begins at the Franklin Academy, 140 River Road, East Haddam. Parking, restrooms, and rider meetings at Franklin, then we will complete a challenging and scenic 45 mile loop traversing as-much-trail as possible . You will be very happy to see Franklin Academy upon the completion of the loop… we promise! ??
The course is unmarked, so a navigation device will be required
GPX route will be emailed to registrants the Thursday before the event.
A mountain bike with sturdy tires and low gearing is recommended.
In addition to riding off-road on the Goodwin Trail, cyclists will be riding through The Lena Preserve, The Jewett Preserve, The Johnstone Preserve, and many others that will all blend together in a mind bender of a day out on the bike.
The Goodwin Trail, and the other single tracks you will encounter (while 99 percent rideable) are a technical test of your off roading skills on a bicycle – this is the longest, most remote mountain bike event in the state, and entrants should be prepared for a physical test/challenge to remember. This will be a timed race for those who choose to race, and an all day trail adventure for those who want to take it at their own pace.
This will be a challenging event for many of us. Please give careful consideration before registering. We will create a rest/refreshment stops at Gungy Road, Grassy Hill Road, Darrow Pond (about the ½ way point), and Joshuatown Road, where snacks and water will be available. We will have vegetarian chili at Darrow Pond and TBD food at the end at Franklin Academy. However, please carry you own water, snacks, and other needed accessories as well. There are places where a water filter might come in handy.
Cell service is very inconsistent on the trail. We strongly recommend participating with a buddy or two. We will provide a sweeper who could provide hands-off assistance. Please note that it could take skilled medical/mechanical staff up to two hours to reach you on the trail.
We will host the event in light rain. We will cancel if there are strong storms. Please check the EHLT website and Facebook pages for last minute updates.
Your registration donation will help East Haddam Land Trust preserve land in perpetuity for all of us to enjoy and earn you a 1-year membership to EHLT. Your membership entitles you to advanced notice to our hikes, paddles, and other fun events as well as allowing you to participate in members-only experiences. We are grateful for your help.
Please note that if this event is cancelled for any reason, we will continue to accept your donation to EHLT and not issue refunds. Thank you for understanding this.
Please sign the online waiver form before you arrive.
Please arrive to Franklin Academy from 7:30am- 8:15am. We will host a short meeting for all cyclists, then those who are racing will leave followed by the recreational cyclists.
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