Directions: Off of I-84 (either direction): Exit 68 (RT 195) for UCONN. Take 195 south 15-20 mins. past UCONN (on your right) and down a long hill. At bottom of hill, go through one light and to the next light ("Bassetts Bridge Road"). Take a left on Bassetts Bridge and follow signs for parking.

Food options: There are several closeby eateries including the Willimantic Brew Pub (a TCC favorite!), Angelinos, The Mansfield Family Restaurant & The Willimantic Food Coop. See the larger Google Map and click on the placemarks for locations of other restaurants.

Lodging: Overnight accommodations can be found at a Best Western near the race site or the Nathan Hale Inn on the UCONN Campus. See check the placemarks on the Google Map. Host housing may be avaialble, contact the race contact for details.

History: The club hosted a its first Cyclocross race on a blustery December day at Mansfield Hollow Park in 2003. It was attended by about 50 riders from southern New England . The Cyclocross has become an annual staple for the club. The Thread City Cyclocross, now held annually in October, draws over 150 top-flight racers from throughout the Northeast and has become one of the premier events on the New England Cyclocross circuit.