CRCA Dave Jordan Central Park Classic 2026

About the Event

The 14th Annual CRCA Dave Jordan Central Park Classic, presented by Rubber 'n' Road, is set for Saturday, August 2nd. This prestigious cycling race invites participants to navigate the scenic loops of Central Park, starting from Loeb Boathouse Parking Lot at E72nd Street.
Early registration offers a $50 entry fee before July 16th, while those registering two weeks prior will face a slightly higher cost of $60 for both women and men. Same-day registrants should prepare to pay $60 for the women's field or $80 for the men’s field. Junior racers can benefit from a full discount by using the code "CRCAJUNIORS," while collegiate and U23 athletes will receive 50% off with the promo code "CRCAU23."
Race day commences at 4:45 AM, allowing ample time for number pickup. Participants must claim their race numbers to pin on their cycling tops or jackets by 5:25 AM. The race itself kicks off precisely at 5:30 AM.
For more detailed information and updates, visit the CRCA website at https://www.crca.net/, follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/crca.net, or join the conversation on Instagram @crcaracing. Directions to Loeb Boathouse Parking Lot are straightforward; registration will be held just south of Cat’s Paw hill along East Drive.
Should you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected]

Races Offered

Men A (P/1/2/3) - Men P/1/2/3

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — Men A (P/1/2/3) - Men P/1/2/3

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Type — Cycling

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28 days remaining

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$60.00

Men B (3/4) - Men 3/4

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — Men B (3/4) - Men 3/4

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Type — Cycling

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28 days remaining

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$60.00

Men's Development (4/Novice) - Men's 4/Novice

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — Mens Development (4/Novice) - Mens 4/Novice

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Type — Cycling

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28 days remaining

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$60.00

Women P/1/2/3 - Women P/1/2/3

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — Women P/1/2/3 - Women P/1/2/3

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Type — Cycling

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28 days remaining

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$50.00

Women's Development Series - Women's Development (4/Novice)

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — Womens Development Series - Womens Development (4/Novice)

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Type — Cycling

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28 days remaining

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$50.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Manhattan.

thermostat Temperature

19.1° / 29.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

19.8° / 29.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 40m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:12

nightlight Sunset

19:54

About Manhattan

Learn more about the host city, Manhattan.

Wall Street. Madison Avenue. 34th Street. Broadway. Times Square. Manhattan is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. This long, thin island is only one of New York City's five boroughs, but it's Manhattan that has the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; Manhattan that has the world's brightest theater district; Manhattan that has Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Met; and Manhattan that includes iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village.