Past Event

NYC Cup - Brooklyn Icebreaker

Sunday, February 22, 202620 West Dr, Brooklyn, NY

Event Details

Event Type

Road Race

Location

20 West DrBrooklyn, New YorkOpen in Maps

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Prior Dates (1)

2026February 22, 2026

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About This Event

Break the ice and start your racing season in the heart of Brooklyn! Formerly known as the Prospect Park Spring Classic, the Brooklyn Icebreaker returns, as the crucial second race of the prestigious NYC Cup Series. This USA Cycling-sanctioned event is designed to test your early-season fitness with fast-paced, high-stakes racing on one of NYC’s most iconic loops. Whether you are aiming for series points, category upgrades, or that crucial season-opening win, the Icebreaker is where New York City racing kicks off.

Additional Information

Event Highlights

Series Points: High-stakes competition for the $10,000+ total NYC Cup Series prize bank (Pro/1/2/3, Cat 3/4, Masters, Fixed Gear).
Category Upgrades: Valid for USA Cycling upgrades.
Specialized Fields: Dedicated fields for Fixed Gear (Men/Women) and a free separate field for Women Road racers.
Perks: Every registered rider receives official NYC Cup winter cycling gloves.
Safety First: A fully permitted race on closed-to-car roads, with strict lane enforcement.

🗓️ Event Information

Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY
Start/Finish Line: West Drive by 3rd Street
Race Day Registration: Opens 1 hour, closes 15 minutes before the race starts ($75, Cash/PayPal/Debit).
Policy: Rain or shine, no refunds.

Course Profile: Prospect Park 3.4-Mile Loop

The race utilizes the classic Prospect Park loop, a 3.4-mile circuit featuring rolling hills, technical turns, and a high-speed finish. The course is closed to vehicles, but open to pedestrians and cyclists (jogger's lane is strictly off-limits).

Feature	Description
Circuit Length	3.4 miles (5.47 km)
Direction	Counterclockwise
Start/Finish Line	West Drive (adjacent to 3rd Street entrance)
Key Technical Area	Technical corners near the Grand Army Plaza entrance.
Climbing	Rolling hills (highest point around Grand Army Plaza, lowest near Lakeside).
Finish Stretch	Gradual uphill finish on West Drive.
Restrictions	NO entry into the joggers' lane (marked with double white lines). Immediate DQ enforced.

Rules & Important Notes

Numbers: Pinned on the RIGHT side of the jersey and on the seatpost.
Safety: Approved helmet required. NO headphones.
Behavior: Unsportsmanlike conduct or disrespect to pedestrians/marshals results in immediate disqualification.
Directions: Enter the park at Grand Army Plaza and ride to the 3rd Street start line.

Race Hard. Ride Safe.

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