Registration for the Williams Lake Classic, the first race in the New York State MTB Series, is now open.

For a long time, this course has been one of my favorites. Williams Lake offers the best single track on the east coast.  The course is about 5 miles per lap of mostly technical flowing single track, and best of all the cave. Yep, the course actually goes through a cave. There will be a new course for this 2012 edition. The promoters ask that you please do not pre-ride until the Saturday before the event, as the property is private and not open to the public.

The entry fee has been increased to $35 this year to cover the cost of profesional timing and scoring. So no more relying on sub par USA Cycling officials…this year the results will be done in a timely manner and correct.

The online registration closes at 11:45 pm Friday June 8.

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN CATERING WILL BE ON SITE COOKING UP SOME GREAT FOOD TO SATISFY YOUR BELLY AFTER YOU RACE.

For more info go to www.trtbicycles.com, call 845-658-7832 or stop by Favatas Table rock Tours and Bicycles.

Day of registration opens at 7:00am and there will be a $5 charge for day of registration. Registration will close 30 min before the strat of each race.

If you need lodging: The Sheeley House Bed and Breakfast. To inquire please call 845-658-7832 and ask for Christian.

Directions to Williams Lake:

From the North take NYS thruway exit 19 Kingston traffic circle to Washington ave at the fourth light on Washington make a right turn onto Lucas ave. Follow Lucas ave and sign for the race aprox 3 miles. Make a left on to Binnewater rd. Williams lake is aprox 3 miles on left.

From the south take NYS thruway Exit 18 for New Paltz go through toll and take a left travel through town at the third light make a right onto rt 32 north towards Rosendale. Follow 32 in to Rosendale after crossing the one lane bridge make a left onto rt 213. From there follow signs for the race. As you leave town you will make your first right onto Binnewater rd Williams lake will be aprox 1 mile on right.

You can register via BikeReg here -> Williams Lake Classic presented by Favata’s Table Rock Tours and Bicycles Online Registration.