Northwood Rd Out & Back Handicap

Manse Hill is the primary feature: the Northwood Rd Out & Back Handicap goes over it, continues onto Northwood Rd, and proceeds to the turnaround at the Mitchellstown Rd intersection. It has the character of a club handicap, not a large-scale event production, with the start situated near the bridge on Manse Hill Rd and race-day assembly around Burgess Signs on Emily St. The course is straightforward: an out-and-back route with sufficient elevation and unevenness to challenge participants. After the turn, runners return over the bumps on Northwood Rd, encounter the "freeway climb," ascend Manse Hill again, and then descend towards the finish near the starting point. New and trial riders are explicitly welcomed, contributing to the typical club-race blend of apprehensive newcomers and experienced participants who understand the course's demands.