Congratulations to everyone who raced this year!

Official 2010 Race Results

When corporate and nonprofit worlds unite, they can create a synergy that multiplies in its benefit. This year one of the Tin Mountain Conservation Center%u219s Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb (MWARBH) presenting sponsors, Residence Inn by Marriott North Conway, together with the Mt. Washington Valley Velo Club (MWV), created a new MWARBH Student Scholarship program.

The Residence Inn by Marriott North Conway opened in February 28, 2023 and already has rooted itself in the community by becoming a sponsor of the MWARBH (The World%u219s Toughest Hillclimb) and supporting a new student scholarship award benefiting two MWV Velo Club students.

This spring Tin Mountain Conservation Center and Residence Inn by Marriott North Conway contacted the Velo Club about creating a MWARBH student scholarship program. Members of MWV Velo quickly began looking at their membership, calling schools, and visiting bike shops for good potential student racers. The next steps were to sift through the resumes and applications and select the two best candidates, and they found them: Sean Doherty and Teo Jackson.

Sean Doherty, an incoming sophomore at Kennett High School, started road biking in the 6th grade and has done a majority of his cycling on a mountain bike. Sean has frequently participated in the Great Glen Trails Porky Gulch Classic, Summer Mountain Bike series and the Red Jersey Cyclery race series.

Teo Jackson is from Gorham, NH and is currently attending St. Lawrence College. Teo said once he received the call from the MWV Velo Club, he was both excited and hesitant. He has participated in the Mt. Washington foot race and Wildcat%u219s Wildman Biathlon to train for Nordic skiing, but never the Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb.

"Neither Sean or Teo has ridden the Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb before, but both are outstanding athletes," commented MWV Velo member Becky Oleson. "The Velo Club is excited to get young people involved in the Valley; it is our mission to foster youth cycling in the community."

Kim Jackson, general manager of Residence Inn by Marriott North Conway, is also excited to be involved in this student scholarship program. "What better way for Residence Inn by Marriott North Conway to reach out to the community than by joining with Tin Mountain and MWV Velo Club in creating a student scholarship program benefiting area youth cyclists," noted Ms. Jackson. The program benefits two local riders by providing two highly coveted Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb racer slots.

*Photo From left to right.....Joanne Hastings (Sales & Marketing Coordinator Marriott); Becky Olsen (MWV Velo Bike Club); Sean Doherty and Teo Jackson (student scholarship recipients); Karl Pfeil (Tin Mountain Board member); Kim Jackson (General Manager, Marriott); Munsey Knox (Assistant Manager, Marriott).

When you register for the MWARBH race you automatically have a personal fundraising page set up. All racers raising over $500 are included in a drawing for great prizes AND a grand prize awaits the racer raising the most money! After you register you will receive an email explaining how to get started. All you need to do is tweak your fundraising page so your donors know why you are doing a crazy thing like bike up Mount Washington!

You can also open the download below and print an OFFICIAL Fundraising Form from this web site THEN check the box that is appropriate for you. Please notify us before August 20, 2022 or no refund will be made:

All Pledges Are Donations to TMCC" and will help raise additional funds for their environmental education programs!

OR

I want to GET IN FREE" (If you register at $350.00 and collect pledges for $200 dollars, TMCC will send you a check for $200 dollars AFTER race day. If you register at $350.00 and collect pledges for $350.00 TMCC will send you $350 dollars! Donations over $350 are considered donations to TMCC) TMCC thanks you for your support!

Note: If you want to GET IN FREE you must notify [email protected] before August20, 2011 to receive a refund. Again, you must email Susan to let her know you would like to participate in the "GET IN FREE" process. All Pledges must be in before the start of the race to be considered for prizes. No refunds will be issued unless pledges are received by September 1, 2011! TMCC will issue you a check up to the amount of your entry fee, but not to exceed $350 registration fee.

DISCLAIMER

Tin Mountain Conservation Center reserves the exclusive right to determine who will participate in the Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb. Tin Mountain Conservation Center and The Mt. Washington Auto Road reserve the exclusive right to eliminate or disqualify any racer who is under suspension by any sanctioning body.

RACE DAY DISCLAIMER

- We will delay the start time, postpone or cancel the race if the following conditions are reported on the road or summit on the morning of race day : ICE, SNOW, VERY HIGH WINDS or HARD DRIVING RAIN. We will stop the race if conditions are deemed unsafe for the riders in the race. We will not cancel the race for "uncomfortable" conditions. You are participating in a race where the venue, Mt. Washington, is noted for having very challenging weather conditions, please come prepared for the weather.

If weather should cause cancellation both days, your entry fee will be graciously accepted as a donation to Tin Mountain. Sorry,there will be NO REFUNDS.

REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER - Refund and Exchange Policy for the Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb: Refunds will only be processed after the Hillclimb registration has closed and to the extent that there exists eligible replacements on the wait list. All refunds will be processed at the entry fee level less $50.00 service fee.

No REFUNDS after June 1, 2023

No EXCHANGES after July 1st, 2011

Riders that have registered for the Hillclimb may not trade, sell, or exchange their registration with anyone else without the expressed permission of TMCC.

In the event of cancellation a non supported ride will be available. Choose between 40 miles or 80 miles. See race officials for directions. Lunch will not be cancelled; all racers are encouraged to stay for lunch. We will serve lunch between 11:45 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Plan your ride time accordingly.

Please make sure you understand our Disclaimers and Policy's before you register for this event. There will be NO exceptions.

What does "Weather Date" mean? We will move the race to the Weather Date if the following conditions are reported on the road and summit the morning of race day - ICE, SNOW, VERY HIGH WINDS and HARD DRIVING RAIN. We will stop the race if conditions are deemed unsafe for the riders in the race or cars heading down. We will not cancel the race for "uncomfortable" conditions. Your are participating in a race where the venue is note for having the most challenging weather conditions - Mt. Washington. If weather should cause cancellation both days, your entry fee will be graciously accepted as a donation to Tin Mountain. Sorry, NO REFUNDS.

The Mt. Washington Hill Climb is quickly becoming known as the toughest hill climb in the world.

The Mt Washington Auto Road is 7.6 miles in length, has an average grade of 12% with extended sections of 18% and the last 50 yards is an amazing 22%! Sprint that to the finish!

See www.Northeastcycling.com for some great information.

Our advice from the IRS indicates the following:

All but $50 of your registration is deductible as a charitable donation for all Hillclimb riders not in the Top Notch category.

All Hillclimb riders in the Top Notch category may deduct any registration amount over $150.

TMCC's opinion is not a substitute for advice from a qualified tax professional.