ECTA Events

ECTAthlon Mountain Bike Raffle (11 May 2012)

Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Thank you to REI of Reading for generously donating this Novara mountain bike for our ECTAthlon Raffle. Tickets can be purchased online or at the ECTAthlon finish celebration at EBSCO on June 2nd. Winner will be drawn at the ECTAthlon finish!

Get into the big-wheeled world of 29ers with our Novara Torero 29er hardtail mountain bike, which boasts an 80mm suspension fork, powerful disc brakes and a responsive frame to get you going.

Aluminum frame features an S-bend down tube for enhanced handling and strength
Suntour XCM V3 suspension fork provides 80mm of travel to smooth out rough trails; suspension can be locked out
Truvativ triple crankset is paired with a wide-ranging cassette to power the 27 gear combinations, making easy work of conquering romping hills and cruising descents
Shimano Acera trigger shifters guide the Acera front and Alivio rear derailleurs for responsive, precise shifts
Shimano mechanical disc brakes provide reliable stopping power and controlled deceleration; Shimano CenterLock hubs offer a strong, low-profile rotor connection
Weinmann rims use double-wall construction for strength and are decked out with WTB Nano Comp tires for excellent traction

For more details, view this item on the REI website.

Note: This is a men's frame mountain bike. This bike can be exchanged for a women's Novara Bonita bike.

ECTAthlon 2012 (02 Jun 2012)

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Join us for the 2nd Annual ECTAthlon, the North Shore Outdoor Event of the Year! There is nothing else like this one. Teams of 4 will start in Bradley Palmer with a 3.5 mile trail run, followed by a 3.8 mile mountain bike ride, a 4 mile horseback ride (an "ideal time course" ), and ending with a 4.4 mile kayak race down the Ipswich River. Click here to view course map.

The ECTAthlon is a unique way to bring together the diverse users of the trail system in a fun and exciting way, and to highlight the incredible network of trails in our area. The June 2nd date was chosen because it is also National Trails Day!

The race will finish at EBSCO Publishing in downtown Ipswich, where competitors and spectators will enjoy food, drinks and entertainment. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. We will also have awards for Highest Combined Age, Lowest Combined Age, and Best Team Attire! Also new to the event this year will be a special award for the best scoring team competing with a mental or physical disability (one or more team member must qualify). For more information on how to participate in this division, please email us.

REGISTRATION CLOSES May 28th @ 5:00 pm. REGISTRATION LIMITED to 50 Teams - Sign up early to guarantee a spot!!

Click here to download competitor information.

Thanks to all of our sponsors for making this special event happen!

8th Annual Run for the Trails (15 Sep 2012)

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Save the date for the 8th Annual Run for the Trails!

Come out and enjoy some of the most beautiful privately owned trails on the North Shore!

5 Mile and 10 Mile Divisions

Part of the NE Running Company North Shore Trail Series.

More information to come.