The Cabin Challenge

Full Monty with the DRE (death rattle extention)--117 miles

Route--https://www.strava.com/routes/3346895149378697428

Three aid stations...Mile 23, 44, 69ish

Start time 0600

FULL MONTY --101 miles
Route--www.strava.com/routes/3055560802237610102

There are three aid stations...mile 23, 44 and  69ish.   
Start Time -- 0600

ORIGINALE --78 Miles
Route--www.strava.com/routes/3055561826349171376

Aid stations are are at Mile 23 and 44
Start Time -- 0730

FONDO--35 Miles
Fondo Route--www.strava.com/routes/3074796890146609412
Start Time -- 1000

No Aid Station--self supported

FONDINI-two options

Option #1--https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53667077

Option #2--https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53667105

Aid station is at Mile 23

Start Time--0730

The Blue Hill Cabin Challenge is a serious ride for serious cyclists—this is not an easy day in the saddle. Choose from four demanding routes: the Full Monty, where you get everything… mostly pain; the Originale, still tough, just slightly less punishing; and The Fondini, with two options, including the Fondo, an unsupported ride where you can drink beer the whole way (recommended). Feeling spicy? Take on the Full Monty with the Death Rattle Extension—forget about it.

The Full Monty and Originale routes are relentlessly steep, packed with Category 1–5 climbs. The signature challenge is the Blue Monster—a brutal 6-mile sustained ascent that pitches up to 18% in places. Along the way, riders are rewarded with stunning Catskill Mountain views, pristine mountain streams, and unforgettable local characters who look like they’ve stepped straight out of a Dickens novel. 

With the exception of the Fondo, all routes are supported, with well-stocked aid stations offering fresh fruit, gels, bars, water, sports drink, and more. A sweep vehicle will also be on course. That said, this is a hardcore ride—come prepared with your own food, water, and the ability to take care of yourself.

Can you change a tire? If the answer is no, start practicing—or reconsider this ride. We’re serious.

The Cabin Grit Award is given to the rider who best embraces the spirit of the Cabin—chosen by the Ride Director for an all-around prodigious effort marked by badassery, perseverance, camaraderie, and true grit.

KOM and QOM honors go to the fastest combined times up Mohonk and Peekamoose. The Shackleton Award is reserved for the toughest of the tough: the fastest combined times on Sugarloaf, Mohonk, and Peekamoose. No bribes—legitimacy required.

While we enjoy a bit of friendly competition, remember: this is a ride, not a race. Awards are purely congratulatory, so don’t get reckless and don’t take it too seriously. If you’re too into yourself, this probably isn’t your ride. There’s usually a raffle at the end to round things out.

Some past winners claim they received a burlap sack of broken Soviet appliances instead of an actual award. The Ride Committee has no comment.