Not a bikepacking specific ride... but a great dirt / mixed terrain ride here in the east. Lots of climbing in W. MA and almost to S. VT (long ride).
Cross bikes, road bikes, mtb, ss, etc. Camping near the start.
Good beer and food. Lots of bike geekness at the camp.
Proceeds benefit a non profit.
Registration is open with a field limit of 600 riders.
(*a local riding friend made it as the poster boy for the new website...!)
From the website:
Seven key climbs reach 1400-2000’ elevation, and 16 smaller pitches exceed 13% gradient, including a 25% wall. At mile 90 riders will tackle the hidden back side of the lovely Patten Hill District starting at 20% grade, the road narrows to a bumpy 8’ land and ascends 960 feet vertical in 1.5 miles to a grand overlook toward Vermont.
