Events
Island 25 Open (11-44 age)
Island 15 Open (11-44 age)
Island 25 Masters (45+ age)
Island 15 Masters (45+ age)
Island 25 Fat Bike
Island 15 Fat Bike
Place
Savannah, NY US 13146
Description
Join us for the 4th annual Island 25 or Island 15 Bike Race on Howland Island- part of the Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area on Sunday, June 1, 2025. A great warm up event for the Black Fly Challenge the following week.
Riders of both the Island 25 and the Island 15 will start at the Savannah Fire Dept. (corner of Rt 89 and Savannah Spring Lake Rd). There is lots of free parking. Helmets are required to be able to participate in the races. The event will be capped at 250 total participants.
In order to uphold Safety and Integrity Standards, this event will exempt from participation any athlete/individual officially sanctioned by either Safe Sport or the WADA (doping).
This year's participant giveaway will include a custom shirt and a post race discounted chicken BBQ!
Post race party and Awards Ceremony (Chicken BBQ and live band at the Savannah Fire Dept.)
THE COURSE
The start of both the Island 25 and the Island 15 will be at the Savannah Fire Dept. (corner of Rt 89 and Savannah Spring Lake Rd). The first few miles will be on paved roads and then the course moves into Howland Island for a challenging journey on gravel and well maintained dirt roads. You will ride in-between multiple ponds mostly on double track trails that roll and bend throughout Howland Island. You'll encounter a few decent hill climbs that remind you that you have quads and hammies. There is one hill that has yet to be named (we will survey all riders post event for suggestions) that is short and not so sweet. Those participating in the Island 25 will have the privilege of climbing that "spike" twice.
Suitable bike, depending on course conditions/weather (wet or dry)
Hardtail mountain bike if spongy
Gravel/cyclocross bike if on the dryer side.
For required safety reasons, all registrants are required to wear a helmet to participate in the races. If you do not have a helmet starting the races, you will not be allowed to participate, and you will not get a refund. Helmets are mandatory.
YouTube Video (2024) Click Here
Island 25 Course Map Click Here
Island 15 Course Map Click Here
PACKET PICKUP
Packet Pickup (Pre Race)
DATE/TIME: Thursday May 29th 4:00pm-6:00pm
Syracuse Bike (SB) 2540 Erie Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13224
Race Day Packet Pickup
DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 1st 7:30am - 8:30am
Savannah Fire Dept.
1770 NY-89, Savannah, NY 13146
AWARDS
Categories for both the Island 25 and Island 15 will include an Open Division and Masters Division M/F (45+)
- Overall M/F winners for Island 25/15
- Masters Overall M/F winners for Island 25/15
- Overall M/F winners for Island 25/15 Fat Bike Division
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