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We will accept on-site registration on Saturday. Please email us if you are planning to register on Saturday - [email protected]

Day Of Fees:
Cyclist $80
Walker $60


PLEASE PRINT THESE DIRECTIONS BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE HLBT (GPS may not be available)
Directions to Town Hill in Whitingham Vermont, the start/finish for the HLBT…

A. From the East (starting in Brattleboro):
From Brattleboro take Route 9 west towards Wilmington.
At the junction of Route 9 and Route 100 SOUTH (about a mile before Wilmington’s center), take a left on 100 SOUTH towards Jacksonville. See “from Jacksonville” below.
B. From the South (starting in Greenfield MA):
From Greenfield MA take Route 2 WEST from the Route 91 Roundabout for 3.5 miles. After you pass red Allen Brothers building (on right) and Shelburne Coffee Roasters (on left), turn right onto the “Shelburne - Colrain Road.” This road becomes Route 112 in the village of Colrain. Continue North on Route 112 to Jacksonville Vermont. The total distance from Route 91 to Jacksonville is 21 miles. See “from Jacksonville” below.
C. From the West (starting in Bennington):
From Bennington take Route 9 east into Wilmington. After going through Wilmington, take the right onto Route 100 SOUTH towards Jacksonville. See “from Jacksonville” below.
D. From the South-West (starting in North Adams MA):
From North Adams take Route 2 East a short distance, then take a left on Route 8 north (River Road) to Clarksburg MA and into Stamford VT. Route 8 becomes Vermont Route 100. Continue on Rt 100 through Readsboro and through the village of Whitingham. (The distance from the Vermont line to Whitingham is 18 miles.)
Less than ½ mile after the village of Whitingham, and just after passing Sadawga pond on your right is Sadawga Lake Road on your right. Take Sadawga Lake Road on your right. In less than ½ mile Town Hill Road goes straight (up the hill) where Sadawga Lake Road bears to the right. Go straight up Town Hill Road. In ½ mile you will arrive at the crest of Town Hill, the start of the HLBT. Watch for bikes – and Welcome! Please register ASAP.
E. From the North (Dover, Wardsboro, etc.):
Take Route 100 South to the stoplight in Wilmington. Go Left on Route 9 EAST. In about one mile, take a right on Route 100 SOUTH towards Jacksonville. See “from Jacksonville” below.
F. Directions from the village of JACKSONVILLE, VT:
At the intersection of Route 112 and Route 100, go up the steep hill on Route 100 “SOUTH” (though a compass will read westerly) on Route 100. In 1.8 miles, at the top of the big hill, turn LEFT onto Goodnow Road and proceed 1/2 mile. It will join Town Hill Road where you will bear slightly to the right. In 100 yards you will arrive at the crest of Town Hill, the start of the HLBT. Watch for bikes – and Welcome! Please register ASAP.

Online Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET

Select Your Category

Category Start Time Distance Prizes Fee
Big Wheel Flyer - Cycler $75 8:30 AM 75 miles HLBT Gift & Bib $75
  • Big Wheel Flyer runs up and down Green Mountains and Berkshire hills and valleys for 75 challenging miles. Fabulous cycling. Three great rest stops. Sag Supported.
Farm & River Ride - Cycler $75 9:00 AM 50 miles HLBT Gift & Bib $75
  • Road construction lead us to reformat this route for 2019 but folks loved it so it's back. We're still giving you views of lovely farm land with some good elevation & only 2.2 miles on Route 2.
Rocky & Rolling - GRAVEL GRINDER ROUTE $75 9:30 AM 26 miles HLBT Gift & Bib $75
  • A challenging ride (lots of elevation - just under 200 over 22 miles) with amazing views and variety of terrain. This is NOT built for a road bike or the faint of heart.
The Rowe Zipster - Cycler $75 10:00 AM 35 miles HLBT Gift & Bib $75
  • The Rowe Zipster features a fabulous downhill schuss to the Deerfield River with the ascent back to Town Hill- 35 miles. Two great rest stops. Sag Supported.
Scenic Up and Down - Walker/Hiker/Cyclist $50 11:00 AM 5.5 miles HLBT Gift & Bib $50
  • This route takes you on the lightly travelled roads of Whitingham with a bit of dirt and a bit of pavement and hills to tackle, up and down!
Lakeview Stroll - Walker/Hiker $50 12:00 PM 2.25 miles HLBT Gift & Bib $50
  • This route keeps you on pavement with a gentle decline, along a lake and a climb back to Town Hill
Virtual Cyclist/Walker $50 11:59 PM HLBT Gift & Bib $50
  • Ride or walk any distance, any day leading up to and including the official event date. Details for tracking on Strava will be shared ahead of time.
Junior Participant - 12 and younger $40 11:30 AM 2.2 or 5.5 miles HLBT Gift & Bib $40
  • This category is specifically for participants under 12 years of age participating in the Scenic Up and Down or Lakeview Stroll. Must be accompanied by an adult.