COVAC Details

Please join us for 2024!

The COVAC 2024 will be a fun ride offering four routes of 100, 75, 50 or 25 miles starting at 7am , 8am and 8:30am on Sunday September 8, 2024. The rides are relatively flat and follow rolling terrain on the West bank of the Connecticut River to Brattleboro, VT, crossing into New Hampshire and returning following the East bank of the Connecticut River through picturesque farmland, then passing a waterfall before heading back to Hatfield.

Start and Finish location: Hatfield Pavilion – Billings Way, 33 Main St., Hatfield, Mass.

For complete route information, see Route Info

Ride Fees:

Register online prior to August 29, 2024 for early-bird price of $40
(T-shirts to all early birds)

Register online: :  $45

Register day of ride: $50

On-Line Registration Closes: September 6, 2024 .

Your registration fee includes: supported S.A.G. stops and snacks, a post-ride Baked Potato with all the fixings, and a beverage. Beer provided by Lefty’s Brewing Company and Spirit Haus of Amherst. The event will be held Rain or Shine. No Rain Date. Sorry, No Refunds.

IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL RIDERS MUST WEAR HELMETS AND OBEY ALL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.

Check In: Check in begins at 7 AM for the 100-mile ride and 8 AM for the 75-mile and 50-mile rides and ends at 9 AM. Cue sheets will be available at check in and on this website. None will be mailed prior to the event.
There will be beer and music for those of you wishing to stay and relax after your ride.
Bring the entire family! Area attractions for non-riders include Historic Deerfield, Yankee Candle, Magic-Wings Butterfly Conservatory, many local farm stands, antique shops and more.

Connecticut Valley Century Bike Ride presented by the Amherst Rotary Club