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Crank the Kanc

Crank the Kanc

May 17 2025
Conway New Hampshire USA
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Distances: 21 miles, 7%, 2,340 feet
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
Limited to: 500 or less Participants

Crank The Kanc - Perhaps the best unknown hillclimb in the East! The “Crank the Kanc” time-trial is one of the lesser known hillclimbs. It is not a pure hillclimb, however. This course starts out near Conway, NH and follows the Kancamagus Highway (Rt 112) to the top of Kancamagus Pass. The course climbs very gradually the first 10 miles before nearly leveling off for another 5 miles. Then the last 4 miles of the 21 mile course are fairly steep, averaging 7% grade with short steeper sections. There are a couple of spectacular vista points along the way. Be sure to enjoy them on the way back down. I have never done this timed event, but I have ridden the Kancamagus Highway on many occasions. The “Kanc,” as it is often called locally, is the backbone to many great cycling rides in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. 

Record Holders
Male:  Timothy Ahearn 58:02.6  2013
Female:  Crystal Anthony  1:07:27  2011

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Crank the Kanc

 
Start Located At: Kennett Middle School, 176 Main St, Conway, NH 03812
 
 
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The first 200 registrants will receive an event T-shirt so register early!!  Please make sure to enter the correct t-shirt sizing information on the registration page!

Prize / Race Categories

MALE "Older Than Dirt" (75 & up)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65
MALE Super Grand Master (65 & over)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
MALE Veteran (35-44)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
MALE Grand Master (55-64)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
MALE Master (45-54)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
MALE Senior (18-34)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
MALE Junior (15-17)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
MALE Super Junior (14 & under)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
Mountian Bike  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
Singlespeed  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
Tandem  21 miles  9:00 AM  $130
FEMALE "Older Than Dirt" (75 & up)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65
FEMALE Super Grand Master (65 & over)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
FEMALE Grand Master (55-64)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
FEMALE Master (45-54)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
FEMALE Veteran (35-44)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
FEMALE Senior (18-34)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
FEMALE Junior (15-17)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
FEMALE Super Junior (14& under)  21 miles  9:00 AM  $65  medals
3 Person TTT  21 miles  8:30 AM  $195  medals

The ever popular Kangamagus Hill Climb will be returning on Saturday, May16, 2020, Again we will also be offering cash prizes for the top finishers!!
               Prize List:                         
               $ 250 for 1st Male & Female                     
               $ 150 for 2nd Male & Female                     
               $ 100 for 3rd Male & Female                                    
               $ 75   for 4th Male & Female           
               $ 50   for 5th Male & Female

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $1250.00!

 
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