NYC Cup Finals - Diamond Mountain Classic Road Race

Sunday, September 20, 2026800 Kanawauke Rd, Stony Point, NY

Event Details

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Event Type

Road Race

Location

800 Kanawauke RdStony Point, New YorkOpen in Maps

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Upcoming Dates

Sunday, September 20, 2026Register

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About This Event

The NYC Cup Finals - Diamond Mountain Classic Road Race is the grand finale of the NYC Cup Series, a premier multi-discipline cycling circuit. Held in the scenic Harriman State Park, this event determines the series champions across multiple categories. The race features a challenging loop starting and finishing at Lake Welch Beach. It is known for its "leg-sapping" terrain that combines steep descents, rolling hills, and flat, fast sectors.

Additional Information

Event Overview

Registration: Open via BikeReg; day-of registration starts 1.5 hours before each field.
Awards Ceremony: Approximately 1:30 PM at the Lake Welch boardwalk.
Key Highlights: $5,000 overall prize bank for Pro/1/2/3 and the presentation of the 2026 Champion Jerseys.

Course Description

The course is a loop approximately 14–15 miles long, with varying total distances based on category (e.g., 71 miles for top fields).

Sector	Description	Terrain Key Notes
Start/Finish	Lake Welch Parking Lot	Large staging area; free parking.
Initial Descent	Start to Tiorati Brook Rd	Steep downhill immediately after the start.
The Climb	Tiorati Brook Rd	~2.3 miles at 4% average gradient; rolling "leg-sapping" hills.
The Flats	Seven Lakes Drive	Smooth, flat, and fast section allowing for tactical positioning.
The Final Stretch	Lake Welch Parkway	Slight uphill drag to the finish line near the park entrance.
Feeding Zone	Laps 3–5	Located just after the St. Johns Rd intersection (40.5-mile mark).