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The Eastern Fat Tire Association is "proud to partner with Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center for the fourth year of its Hampshire 100. New Hampshire's premiere ultra endurance mountain bike race supports Crotched Mountain's very important work with children and adults who have multiple disabilities." To date, the Hampshire 100 has raised more than $15,000 for Crotched Mountain programs and services. | |
GREENFIELD, NH — One hundred twenty-five mountain bike racers defied late-race inclement weather on an unseasonably cool day to participate in the fourth Hampshire 100 on Sunday, August 22. The race benefits the programs and services of Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Greenfield.
New Hampshire's premiere ultra endurance mountain bike event, sanctioned by the Eastern Fat Tire Association, hosted racers from New England, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. Beginning and ending at Oak Park in Greenfield, NH, the race traversed trails and byways in Francestown, Bennington, Deering, Weare and Hancock, as well as Greenfield, in a loop that circles Crotched Mountain.
"Crotched Mountain is thrilled to welcome back these intrepid riders," said president Don Shumway. "The racers and the 140 volunteers collaborate to raise money and awareness for our work with children and adults who have multiple disabilities. We thank them all."
After racing on more than 62 miles of trails, the first and second place overall winners finished in nearly identical times. Justin Spinelli, from Nashua, NH crossed the finish line with a time of 5:09:42, with Nick Waite of Harrisonburg, VA finishing nearly beside him. Both riders have impressive cycling resumes, having ridden at such world class events as the Amgen Tour of California, Tour of Shenandoah and Giro d'Italia and successfully competing and placing at numerous national and world championships.
Sponsors supporting the Hampshire 100 are The Mountain, RBC Wealth Management, USI New England, Greenfield Trails Association, Crystal Rock Bottled Water, Eastern Mountain Sports, EFTA, Dunkin Donuts, Classic Signs Inc, A&D Klumb Environmental LLC and Larabar.
Crotched Mountain is a charitable organization employing nearly 900 people. Its mission is to serve individuals with disabilities and their families, embracing personal choice and development, and building communities of mutual support. Crotched Mountain provides specialized education, rehabilitation, community, and residential support services for more than 2,000 consumers, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly, living in New England and New York . For more information about Crotched Mountain please visit their web site: www.crotchedmountain.org.
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