Welcome to the Hampshire 100

More New Events Added to the Hampshire 100 Sports Weekend

Get ready for some new action on Hampshire 100 weekend. Saturday will feature both a short track MTB event and a cyclocross training race. All happening within Oak Park and the nearby wooded trails. Guaranteed spectator-friendly. Registration opening soon on BikeReg.

New Hampshire 100 Ultra Trail Run

The inaugural Hampshire 100 Ultra Trail Run is set to debut this August. 100 kilometers of back woods roads and trails to enjoy in one day of running. What more could you ask for?

2013 Hampshire 100 Registration Now Open

Registration and information is available here.

2012 Hampshire 100 Hardcores Posted

The second class of Hampshire 100 Hardcores is now posted here. If you know these guys, convey your awe and congratulations on their accomplishment.

A sample of comments from 2012 participants:

• Amazing event
• The course was mint
• It was the best marked race course I have ever encountered
• Everyone involved was super friendly and uber positive
• A welcome addition to the NUE series
• The water and food stations were 1st rate
• The feeling of a sense of accomplishment
• Harder than Leadville--yes!
  Harder than the VT 50--yes!
• It was an experience I'll never forget
• Will definitely do again next year
• The course is really impressive and gets better every year
• The new single track is fantastic.
• A grueling route and we loved every mile
• AWESOME event
• Class A event of MTB
• Then the POWER LINES climb! Epic.
• Amazed how organized this was
• Logistics are superior to the vast majority of races out there
• Course was as advertised -- diverse and very challenging
• The course was fun and hard!
• Absolutely loved the whole event
• The trails challenged me to my limits... great time!
• The aid stations were awesome
• The course markings were excellent.
• That was the most fun I have had riding a bike, ever.
• The FIDDLER - what an awesome and special touch!
• The last 10 miles or so were a blast. Legs were shattered, but the trails were so primo
• I can't believe how different this course was than other NUE races
• The organization and the volunteers at the feeds were AMAZING this year…..They grabbed my bag, told me to just throw my stuff on the ground handed me my bottles and food and I was on my way in probably under 30 secs. Little things like that make the difference and it felt cool to have what felt like personalized support.
• Fun to meet so many other folks that we would have not run into otherwise
• I loved the baby heads, stuffed animals, violin, people in costumes and super fast aid stations
• I can't wait to see you next year!

Photos of 2012 Event

Photos are now posted on the Photos page, and some contributed helmet cam video on the Video page.

2012 Results

Results are now posted on the Results page.

Thanks to All !

Thank you to all that came to make the 6th edition of the Hampshire 100 what it was. We experienced absolutely perfect cycling weather, witnessed cyclists (from pros to first timers) riding to their maximum ability, and shared experiences and cultures from participants across this country. Wow!

There are numerous online postings of race results, commentary, pictures, and videos happening. Some are already posted, others will be posted over the coming days, weeks, and months as the creative talents of some wonderful volunteers work their magic. Some of the suggested sites include:

EFTA
NUE
Cycling News
Cycling Dirt
MTB Race News
Singletrack

This event would not happen without the enormous efforts of all our volunteers. As event director, I wish to acknowledge their invaluable support.

Finally, our charitable beneficiary, Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center, and their accessible sports program that helps many shed their limitations to enjoy what we all take for granted, thanks you for your support.

Top Pros Expected

Jeremiah Bishop has just been added to the start list for this weekend. Looks like he plans to try for the NUE Series 2012 title. Of course, there are a significant number of others that might have something to say about that, including many of the top ten point leaders, Tinker Juarez, and more than a few of our home grown fast guys.
Should be quite the ride this weekend!

Next stop on the NUE Series - The Hampshire 100

Read what happened at the most recent event, Pierre's Hole 100 in Wyoming. Top contenders are headed to New Hampshire. Results here.

The course is being buffed daily...

Several new sections added, including what may become a classic sweet trail. Estimated course composition this year:

Strava Challenge

Adding to the competitive excitement the Hampshire 100 dishes out, racers and riders will be able to use GPS technology from their Garmin, iPhone, or Android to track their performance on Strava. Strava will offer awards and prizes to participants who outperform their competition on a designated 2 mile Strava Challenge segment of the course. More info at Strava.

HE'S BACK...

Mountain Bike Hall of Famer Tinker Juarez will again be on course at the Hampshire 100. This will be one of the final events used as a lead up to his participation in both the National, and the World 24 Hour Solo Championships, to be held in September. (Tinker has previously won both events.) More information can be found at Tinker's website.

New England Endurance Series

The Hampshire 100 is pleased to become one of the founding events of the New England Endurance Series in 2012. This series was formed to give endurance cyclists within New England a championship close to home.
More information at the NEES website.