Cycling Events Calendar
Bicycling Events Calendar New York State;
Ontario, Canada; Great Lakes Region; Michigan; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Georgia; Connecticut
Major New York State bicycling events, tours,
races, & rallies are, click here, listed on this page for the
events calendar & skip all my words.
We will list major bicycling events from Ontario, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut only if they are sent to us using the
Events Listing Form. To go directly to the Events Listing Form, at the bottom of this
page.
Click here: Events Listing Form.
We compile the information for and help to distribute the printed NYBikes!
Events Calendar published by the New York Bicycling Coalition (NYBC.) The Coalition
advocates for better bicycling conditions throughout the State from its offices in Albany.
Pick up a copy of NYBikes! Events Calendar at your local bike shop. Visit/join
the New York Bicycling Coalition at its web site www.nybc.net
Free NYS Bike Map: We will be happy to send you one (1) NYS
Bike Map if you send us an email with your name, address (including city & zip/pc) and
telephone number. You must place the words, Bike Map, in the subject line of your email.
We have added some events pictures to this web page. If you would like
a pictrue from your event to appear on this page, then direct/hot link (hyperlink) to
us! Send us a picture along with your 2008 Events Listing form.
Rotate © Liam Patrick Quigley, 2005.
Available from http://www.flickr.com/photos/lpq/
At this date, March 10, 2008, we have 126
major New York State bicycling events were listed on the calendar. Your event can be
listed here by sending us the event's information using the events
listing form at the bottom of this page.
Updates: We try to update the NYS Major Bicycling
Events Calendar once a week during the cycling season. We move events which have occurred
to the Events Accomplished List; add new
events; add additional information to current listings, etc.
For the past 5 years we have distributed regional bicycling events
calendars to all media sources in each NYS tourism region. The increased media coverage of
bicycling events can be attributed to Cyclotour Guide Books & the NYBC's efforts to
publicize bicycling events throughout the State.
We list events which start in neighboring States or Provinces and are
sent to us on the events listing form. Major bicycling events in States or Provinces other
than New York State are sometimes listed on a State's bicycling coalition web site. A link
to each of the Great Lakes States' and Ontario Province's bicycling organizations are on
this page, click: Great Lakes Cycling.
The 2002 and 2001 Major Bicycling Events in New York State
Reports can now be read or downloaded directly from our web site. These Reports
analyze number of participants and sponsors of these events. To read these Reports,
Click: Bicycle Events Reports If you find this Report
information helpful, please send me an email (subject line: bike event) and I'll try to
analyze the 2007 Major bicycle events data. If you or your organization is flush with
cash and wants to provide a tax deductible reseach grant to the NYBC for the analysis of
the 2007 or 2008 data please contact the NYBC.
Check this page often! Bookmark this page! The
Calendar is updated as new information becomes available. If you copy or use this list on
a web site, in a publication (including club newsletters & ezines) please cite
Cyclotour Guide Books as the source of your infomation.
Bicycling event participants: Please tell the event
director/coordinator/promoter that you saw the event's information on the Cyclotour Guide
Books web site.
Criteria for inclusion in the Calendar:
A major bicycling event is
open to folks other than the club or sponsoring organization's
members and may have
sponsorship support from a business or a public entity. A fee may
or may not be charged.
It might benefit another group (charity or otherwise), a bike club, the
sponsoring
organization, or the bicyclist. Regular or intermittently (e. g., once a
month) scheduled
club rides are listed
only if they have a significant purpose and at the discretion of this Calendar's compiler.
New York State: Major Bicycling Events
Calendar, 2008
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Our Erie Canal Bicyclist & Hiker Tour Guide, 3rd
Edition, Available the week of May 18.
has the bicycle route along the Hudson River from NYC,
the G. Washington Bridge & the Tappan Zee Bridge to Montreal via the
Champlain Canal, Lake Champlain & the Chambly Canal.
Thu-Sat, May 1-31, Bike Month, Transportation Alternatives & the
NYC DOT, 127 W. 26th St., Ste. 1002, New York NY 10001, tel: 212 629-8080, www.BikeMonthNYC.org, info@transalt.org. Dist &
locations: check & recheck web site, after 4/28/08, for exact locations/times/types of
the 100 bike events celebrating bicycling in the metropolitan New York City region.
Benefits: all bicyclists who live in the New York City metropolitan area. Reg: reg. not
necessary but go to the web site or contact Transportation Alternatives for details of
Bike Month NYC activities & events. Start: check & recheck web site for start
times. Sponsors: Transportation Alternatives & the New York City Department of
Transportation.
Fri, May 9, The Ride For Missing Children - Buffalo, National Center
for Missing & Exploited Children, New York Branch, 610 Main St., 2nd Fl., Buffalo NY
14202, tel: 716 842-6333, www.rideformissingchildren.org, Dist: 100 mi. Benefits: public
awareness & prevention education programs about the plight of missing & exploited
children. Reg: pre-reg. is necessary; reg. fee + $250.00 min. pledges or contributions.
Reg. form on line. 120 rider limit. Notes: bicyclists ride together as a team, escorted by
the NYS Police, County Sheriff officers, and local police officers. Rest stops are at
schools along the route and riders participate in education programs at each school. Not a
race. Riders will receive: cycling jersey, lunch, snacks, sag support & closing
ceremony.
Sat, May 10, Montauk Railroad Century, Suffolk Bike Riders
Assn., PO Box 404, St. James NY 11780, www.sbraweb.org, info@SBRAweb.org. Dist: 100 mi.
Benefits: bicyclist. Reg: $25.00; $20.00 pre-reg by 4/21; 130 rider limit; fee + SBRA
membership req. Start time & loc.: 7:00 AM, North Fork Bank, Mattituck NY. Notes: no
show ups; spectators welcome; sag support, rest stops, goodie bag, & prizes.
Sun, May 11, Bear Mountain Spring Classic, Century Road Club
Assn., PO Box 20412, Greeley Sq. Station, New York NY 10001, www.crca.net, openracing@crca.net. Dist.: 14 mi. loop with
rolling hills. Dist. by cat.: Pro/1/2/3, 98 mi.; 3, 70 mi.; 4, 56 mi. Reg: fee varies by
category, $10-40.00. Pre-reg. only by 5/3; NO day of race registration. Reg form at web
site. On line reg preferred, go to bikereg dot com. USCF lic. required. USA Cycling event;
USCF permit pending. Start: various but most at 9:30 AM, Lake Welch Recreation Area,
Harriman St. Pk. Directions on web site. Notes: ANSI approved helmet, required. Course
roadway is open to cars but traffic is light. Good roadway surface. womens, mens, juniors
(15-18 & 19-20 yr. olds.) & masters events with cash prizes. Parking only at Lake
Welch parking area in the St. Park.
Tue, May 13, 20, 27, Aug 5, 12, 19, Farmall Hill Mountain Bike Challenge
Series, RV & E Bike and Skate, 40 N. Main St., Fairport NY 14450, tel: 585
388-1350, www.rvebike.com, rvebike@frontiernet.net. Dist: 2 mi. loop. Expert, 7 laps;
sport, 5 laps; junior & beginner, 3 laps. Reg: $10.00 per race; $5.00, NORBA lic.
required & available at reg. Just show up and ride! Spectators encouraged. Helmets
required. Start: 445 Loud Rd., Fairport NY; reg 5-6:00 PM; race: 6:00 PM. See web
site for map & directions to race site. Notes: race is held on private land. Helmets
required. Primary sponsor: RV & E Bike & Skate Shop, others TBA.
Junior' Race, Cobb's Hill Cyclocross, October 7, 2007
Photograph by Onno Kluyt
Fri, May 16, Albany Bike to Work Day, NY Bicycling Coalition, Albany
NY, tel: 518 436-0889, www.biketoworkalbany.org, eventcoordinator@biketoworkalbany.org.
Dist: variable. Benefits: yourself. Reg info: no fees, perhaps breakfast! Start: your
home, place of work, CDTA bus stop (use the bike racks) or park & ride location.
Notes: Look for the Albany Bike Month poster for all events this month.
Fri, May 16, The Ride For Missing Children - Central New York,
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, New York Branch, 934 York St., Utica
NY 13502, tel: 315 732-7233, www.rideformissingchildren.org, mcamman@ncmec.org. Dist.: 100
mi. Benefits: raise public awareness about the plight of the missing children and the need
for safety education. To raise funds to fully support our poster distribution program.
Reg: pre-reg., by 4/1/08; $500.00 in pledges or contributions. Notes: bicyclists ride
together as a team, escorted by the NYS Police and local police officers. Rest stops are
arranged at schools along the route and riders participate in education programs at each
school. Not a race. Riders will receive: cycling jersey, lunch, snacks, sag support, &
recognition at a closing ceremony. Start: reg. 5:30 AM; ride starts, 7:45 AM. Sponsors:
Schuss Ski & Bicycle Shop, Sonne's Fitness, Valentino's Banquet Hall, Hannaford
Superstore, NYC Corrections Officers Police Benevolent Assn., NYS United Teachers,
National Grid, Apple Converting, Trainor, College Calendar Company, ConMed Corp., Daimler
Chrysler Bus NA, Adonis Avanti Transportation, Human Technologies, Indium Corp. of
America, Speedy Awards & Engraving, T. C. Peters Printing, Verizon Wireless, Wal-Mart
Logistics, JPJ Communications, Citi Smith
Barney, First Source Federal Credit Union, First Niagara Bank, Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy
Insurance, Dr. William Graber, Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, MVP Health Care, RBC Dain
Rauscher, Romanelli, Rural Metro, The Fountainhead Group, The Hartford, Upstate HomeCare,
Central NY Mutual Insurance, Carbone Auto Group, Chenango Import Motors.
Fri, May 16, The Ride For Missing Children - Rochester, National
Center for Missing & Exploited Children, New York Branch, 275 Lake Ave., Rochester NY
14608, tel: 585 242-0900, www.rideformissingchildren.org/rochester. Dist.: 100 mi.
Benefits: public awareness & prevention education programs about the plight of missing
& exploited children. Reg: pre-reg. by 5/9/08 & is required; $300.00 in pledges or
contributions; no show ups. Start: 6:45 AM, reg.; 7:30 AM ride start, Total Sports
Experience, 880 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester NY. Notes: bicyclists ride together as a team,
escorted by the NYS Police, Monroe Co. Sheriff, and local police officers. Rest stops are
at schools along the route and riders participate in education programs at each school.
Not a race. Riders will receive: cycling jersey, lunch, snacks, sag support & closing
ceremony. Sponsors: Hammer Nutrition, Constellation Brands, Xerox, Point-N-Click, Citi
Smith Barney, Ifolo Web Design & Application Development, School World, EBS Benefits
Solutions, Family First Federal Credit Union, Ashcraft Franklin and Young LLP, Video
Propulsion, In memory of Andrew Colarunotolo Founder of Casa Larga Vineyards.
Sat-Sun, May 17-18, Syracuse Race Weekend, Onondaga Cycling
Club, PO Box 6307, Teall Station, Syracuse NY 13217, tel: 315 469-0484,
www.syracuseraceweekend.com, info@onondagacyclingclub.org. Dist: Omnium (RR/CR); Sat, road
race at Song Mt. & street sprint at Historic Hanover Square. Sun, Syracuse Criterium,
1 mi. loop. Benefits: bicyclist. Reg: on line reg. at web site. Start: Sat., road race at
Song Mt. & Sat. evening, street sprints at historic Hanover Sq., downtown Syracuse NY;
Sun., Syracuse Criterium, 1 mi. loop.
Sat, May 17, Aug 16, Tully Brevet, Onondaga Cycling Club, 5137
Glass Factory Rd., Munnsville NY 13409, tel: 315 684-7280, www.distancerider.net, Dist:
375 mi. Reg: $15.00; it is very important to read the info. on the web site; form on
web site; show ups come 'n join us! Start: 8:00 AM, 1119 Lake Rd., Ontario NY; public
transportation & driving directions to start are on the web site. Notes: white
headlight (10w + or equivalent) w/bulb; at least 1 red tail light with steady operation
mode; reflective vest, sash, jacket, etc.; white and red reflectors as per NYS law.
Sun, May 18, 44th Annual 5BBC Montauk Century, Five Borough Bicycle
Club c/o AYH, 891 Amsterdam Ave., Rm. 002, New York NY 10025, tel: 212 932-2300x115, www.5bbc.org/montauk/, montauk@5bbc.org. Dist:
65/100/145 mi. Benefits: bicyclist. Reg: fee, $65.00 & up; fee variations based on
early reg., distances, & membership. On line registration only. No mail in or fax in
reg. for any reason. Start time & loc.: Multiple start locs: All route distances
65/100/145 mi. are available to start at Penn Station, 31st St. & 8th Ave., Manhattan
NY; or at the Babylon NY train station. 5:00-6:00 AM depending upon start location. Notes:
Join 1000+ strong riders on this annual riding the length of Long Island from the
"City" to through the Hamptons to Montauk on LI's gorgeous & fashionable
South Fork. T-shirts & jerseys available. Full SAG support for riders, bike &
gear. Riders are transported by train; bikes by truck, transport is included. This is the
"world's flattest," most fun century ride. It is an opportunity for riders to
"stretch" themselves a bit.
Sun, May 18, Billy Grey Ride for Research, Team Billy & The
Brain Tumor Society, 300 Route 23B, Leeds NY 12451, tel.: 518 943-3900x17, fax: 518
943-7440. www.teambilly.org, kgrey@marshallsterling.com. Dist.: 10/25/50 mi. Benefits:
brain tumor research. Reg. info.: fee: $25.00 + $100.00 in pledges; pre-reg. by 5/16/08.
Show ups/bike ups are welcome. Start: registration, 8:00 AM, Farmers' Market, High Rock
Pk., Saratoga Springs NY; staggered starts 50 mi., 8:00 AM; 25 mi., 8:30 AM; 10 mi., 9:00
AM. Notes: family fun, prizes, food & more!
Sun, May 18, Spring 50/50, Tom's Pro Bike/Lions Club, 3687
Walden Ave, Lancaster NY 14086, tel: 716 651-9995, www.tomsprobike.com,
tom@tomsprobike.com. Dist: 50 mi. Reg: pre-reg by 4/30/08, $20.00; at event, $25.00.
Start: 9:00 AM, Westwood Pk, Lancaster NY. Notes: sag support, prizes, post event party.
Sun, May 18, Sweat N' Spring Century, Outside
Adventures, Niskayuna NY tel: 518 847-2419, www.outsideadventures.net,
hikebikerunoutside@yahoo.com. Dist: 62/100. Reg: $20.00 at event. Start: 8:00 AM,
Niskayuna NY.
Sun, May 18, Tymor Park Challenge: Campmor H2H Series,
Bikeway, 1581 NY 376, Wappingers Falls NY 12590, tel.: 845 463-7433, www.bikeway.com,
info@bikeway.com, Dist: by category. Reg: on line; at race site; by category. Sponsors:
Campmor Outdoor Store, Hammer Nutrition.
Sat, May 24, Corning Circuit Race, Big Horn Velo, Painted Post
NY tel. 717 586-3160, www.bighornvelo.org, brian.klotz@gmail.com. Dist: circuit race.
Benefits: Meals on Wheels. Reg: $25.00, pre-reg. by 5/22/08, on line reg. Start: 9:00 AM,
Corning Sullivan Pk., Painted Post NY. Notes: $2000 in prizes. Sponsors: Guthrie Corning
Hospital, Corning, Guthrie Corning Hospital, David Schirmer DDS, Am. Academy of Dental
Sleep Medicine.
Sat-Mon, May 24-26, Tri-State Ramble, CycleLogical Bike Tours,
PO Box 307, Philmont NY 12565, www.cyclelogicaltours.com, cyclelogical@aol.com. Dist: 45
mi. Reg: pre-reg by 5/18; $98-369.00 depending on options; 50% deposit necessary. Start: 9
AM, Hillsdale NY. Notes: 25 participant limit.
Sun, May 25, Tour de Brooklyn, Transportation Alternatives, 127
W 26th St, Ste 1002, New York NY 10001, tel: 212 629-8080, www.tourdebrooklyn.org, info@transalt.org. Dist:
17 mi. Benefits: advocating for bicycling in NYC. Reg: free, no fees; online reg. is
strongly recommended; show ups, O. K. Start: 8:00 AM, check in; 9:00 AM line up; 9:30 AM
start; rain or shine; Grand Army Plz, Booklyn NY. Notes: after ride party and Brooklyn
Best Festival in Ft Green, Brooklyn NY. Sponsors: Pierless Fish, Slope Sports, Bailey
Works Bags, bfold bikes, Habana Outpost, Six Point Craft Ales, Brooklyn Greenway
Initiative, Commerce Bank, Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Pk., Independence Community
Foundation. 2009 Date: June 6, 2009.
Wed-Sun, May 28, Bicycle Film Festival, The Bicycle Film
Festival, 70 A Greenwich Ave. #307, New York NY 10011, www.bicyclefilmfestival.com,
info@bicyclefilmfestival.com. Exhibiting theaters: New York City. Submission info:
submissions are accepted from 12/1/07-3/7/08. All film lengths accepted. Films of 1 minute
up to short films of 10 minutes are easier to program. Submission characteristics: all
bicycle subjects accepted road, BMX, MTB, narratives, docs, experimental, Hollywood,
Bollywood, cycling per se, and so on. Notes: The bicycle film festival is a celebration of
bicycles through film, art and music. We are accepting entries for films with a strong
theme or character of bicycles. A fine thriller with one scene of a bicycle chase does not
count.
Thu-Sat, May 29-31, 2008 ESG for the Physically Challenged -
Long Island, NYS Off. of Pks., Rec. & Hist. Pres., 1 Empire State Plz.,
Albany NY 12238, tel: 518 474-8889, fax: 585 395-2310, www.empirestategames.org,
susan.maxwell@oprhp.state.ny.us. Dist.: 40/80 meters, power wheel chair. Benefits:
participant. Reg: events are open with no qualifying competition or previous experience
required. Current NYS Drivers License, Current NYS Non-Driver Photo ID or current high
school/Jr high school photo ID. College ID cards do not prove NYS Residency. Notes:
Athletes receive a ESG uniform, medals & more.
Sat, May 31, Tour de Cure-Buffalo, Am. Diabetes Assn., Buffalo
Office, 315 Alberta Dr., Amherst NY 14226, tel: 716 835-0274x3705, fax: 866 868-7934,
www.diabetes.org/tour, touradmin@diabetes.org. Dist: 6/16/25/62.5/100 mi. Benefits:
American Diabetes Assn. Reg: $25.00 + $150.00 in pledges. $30.00 reg. fee, day of tour.
Start: Niagara County Community College. 100 mi., 6:30 AM; 62.5 mi., 7:00 AM; 25 mi., 8:00
AM; 16 mi., 9:00 AM; 6 mi., 9:30 AM. Notes: show ups & spectators are encouraged to
participate. Sponsors: AT&T, Gold's Gym, Johnson & Johnson, Valero, Dignity
Memorial, Mayer Bros. Fruit Juices, Panera Bread, Subway, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, James
Desiderio Wholesale Fruits & Produce, Salen's Meat Products, Seneca Diabetes
Foundation, Northrup Grumman, Novo Nordisk, Great Batch Building Specialties, exubrio
Advertising Agency, Star 102.5 radio, WKBW-TV-DT, First Niagara Bank, M&T Bank,
Walgreen's Niagara County Bicentennial.
Sat-Sun, May 31-Jun 1, Early Bird Bike Ride, Connections of CNY,
518 James St., Ste. 110, Syracuse NY 13203, tel: 315 434 9597x202, www.connectionscny.org,
info@connectionscny.org. Dist: 109/2 days. Benefits: adults with developmental
disabilities. Reg. info: $25.00 + $400.00 minimum pledges in hand. Start: 9:00 AM, Medbery
parking lot, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, Geneva NY., Notes: Sat., Geneva to Bath
via west shore of Keuka Lake; optional 16 mi. loop to Bluff Pt.; Sun., Bath to Geneva via
west shore of Seneca Lake. Fully supported including all meals, double occupancy hotel
room in Bath, buffet lunch at Glenora Winery, awesome scenery. Sponsors: The Bikery
(Baldwinsville), Wal-Mart, Volvo.
Our Erie Canal Bicyclist & Hiker Tour Guide, 3rd
Edition (anticipated pub. date, mid-Feb., 2008)
has the bicycle route along the Hudson River from NYC,
the G. Washington Bridge & the Tappan Zee Bridge to Montreal via the
Champlain Canal, Lake Champlain & the Chambly Canal.
Sun, Jun 1, Bike Boat Bike, Suffolk Bike Riders Assn., PO Box
404, St. James NY 11780, www.sbraweb.org, info@SBRAweb.org. Dist: 25/50/65/100/125 mi.
Benefits: bicyclist. Reg: TBA. Start time & loc.: 7:00 AM, North Fork Bank, Mattituck
NY. Notes: show ups & spectators welcome. Sag support, rest stops, goodie bag, &
prizes.
Sun, Jun 1, ESG Central NY Region Cycling Qualifying Races, Tioga Velo
Club, Binghamton NY, www.tiogavelo.com,
info@tiogavelo.com. Dist: circuit, time trial. Reg: no fees; on line by 5/25/08; day of
event reg at race venue. Show ups/bike ups O. K. but pre-reg is preferred. See tryouts on
ESG summer games web site: http://www.empirestategames.org. Start: reg, 7:30 AM; actual
start times: 2.8 mi. time trial, 9:00 AM; points race, 9:45 AM; all at Kirkwood Industrial
Pk, Colesville Rd, Kirkwood NY. Proof of NYS residency using a current NYS Drivers
License, current NYS Non-Driver Photo ID, or current hs/jr hs photo ID. College ID cards
do not prove NYS residency. Notes: Any USCF registered amateur athlete who is a resident
of the ESG Central NY counties (Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware,
Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga,
and Tompkins) by April 28, 2007, may participate. Applications on Empire State Games web
site, http://www.empirestategames.org; & must be submitted to Ken McInerney, ESG Reg.
Dir., 8488 Fathom Dr., Baldwinsville NY 13027 by mail. Sponsors: NY Lottery.
Sun, Jun 1, Ride the Ridge Bike Challenge, Ride the Ridge, PO
Box 1773, Kingston NY 12484, tel: 914 262-8595, www.ridetheridge.org,
ridetheridge@gmail.com. Dist: 5/25/50 mi. Benefits: Marbletown Volunteer First Aid Unit
and the High Meadow Performing Arts Center. Reg: adults, $30.00; child under 13, $15.00;
pre-reg by 5/1/08: adults, $25.00; child under 13, $10.00 + $100.00 in pledges. Start:
High Meadow School, Stone Ridge NY. Notes: scenic back road rural cycling; historic houses
of Stone Ridge; views of Shawangunk Ridge; ascent up West Trapps of the Shawangunk Ridge
to within sight of Minnewaska St. Pk., descent to the Wallkill River. Sag wagons,
food/water stops; lunch; prizes. Sponsors: Bicycling Magazine, Pinegrove Ranch &
Family Resort, Chronogram Magazine, Wolf-Tec.
Sun, Jun 1, TVC Cat 4-5/Womens/Juniors Circuit Race, Tioga Velo
Club, Binghamton NY, http://tiogavelo.com,
info@tiogavelo.com. Dist: circuit. Reg: online at bikereg by 5/30/08, $13.00; at race
venue, $20.00; no pledges. Show ups/bike ups, come and race with us. Start: reg.
9:00-10:45 AM; race starts by cat beginning at 11:00 AM; at Kirkwood Industrial Pk.,
Colesville Rd., Kirkwood NY. Notes: This race runs immediately after the ESG Central
Region Qualifier Races on the same course. There are three fields; Men's Cat 4-5, Women's
Cat 4, & Juniors (up to age 21.) Fields may be combined at discretion of the Chief
Referee (e.g. based on field size and the wishes of the riders.)
Sun, Jun 1, Tour de Cure-Utica (Verona Beach), Syracuse-Utica
Am. Diabetes Assn. Chapter, ADA Tour De Cure Processing Ctr., 1701 N. Beauregard St.,
Alexandria VA 22311, tel: 888 342-23837, fax: 866 868-7934, www.diabetes.org/tour,
touradmin@diabetes.org. Dist: 15/25/40/62.5/100 mi. Benefits: American Diabetes Assn. Reg:
fee: $15.00 + $150.00 in pledges. Start: Verona Beach St. Pk., 6:15-8:45 AM depending upon
distance. Notes: show ups & spectators encouraged. Sponsors: AT&T, Gold's Gym,
Johnson & Johnson, Valero, Dignity Memorial.
Sun, Jun 1, ESG Western NY Region Cycling Qualifying Races,
Empire State Games, Louis Reuter, 43 Guenther Ave., Tonawanda NY 14150, tel: 716 836-3910
(9 AM-7 PM). www.empirestategames.org. Dist.: individual time trial, road race, criterium,
four man team time trial. Reg: on line reg form at ESG web site after April 10; on site
reg., 7:30 AM. Any USCF registered amateur athlete who is a resident of the ESG Western NY
counties by 5/1/08 can participate. USCF lic. will be available at the trials venue. Entry
forms are on line & it is prefered the cyclist submits the forms well in advance of
6/1/08. Residents of other ESG Regions must compete in qualification/trials races in their
Region. Current NYS Drivers License, Current NYS Non-Driver Photo ID or current high
school/Jr high school photo ID. College ID cards do not prove NYS Residency. Start: 8:00
AM, Curso Park, Bristol Center NY. Notes: Any USCF registered amateur athlete who is a
resident of the ESG Western NY counties (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee,
Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates,
by April 28, 2008, may participate. USCF rules apply; no coaches selections. All bicycles
must have a freewheel, 2 working handbrakes & plugged handlebars. Riders must wear
approved helmet & ESG issued jersey at the finals. Sponsors: NY Lottery.
Tue-Sun, Jun 3-8, Empire State Senior Games, NYS Office of
Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Central Region, 6105 E. Seneca Tpk.,
Jamesville NY 13078, tel: 315 492-9654, fax: 315 492-4268,
www.empirestategames.org/senior, Dist: 5/10K time trials; 20K road race. Benefits:
bicyclists aged 50 & over. Reg: fee, $25.00; pre-reg only by 5/2/08; no show ups; on
line downloadable reg form; reg form must be mailed; official gov't. issued proof of age
is required. no exceptions. Start: all bicycling events are at Greek Peak, Virgil NY; 5K
TT, Sat, 6/7, 9:00 AM; 10K TT, Sat, 6/7, 11:00 AM; 20K road race, Sat, 6/7, 2:00 PM.
Notes: medals awarded; affordable lodging in SUNY Cortland residence halls, $26-30.00 per
night; bedding included but not towels; meals are not included. Residence halls are not
air conditioned. Hotels and motels are in Cortland. New York Lottery, Anaconda Sports,
Country Inns & Suites Cortland NY, Finger Lakes-Cortland County, NYS Office for the
Aging, National Senior Games Assn., Cortland Regional Sports Council, Cortland County Area
Agency on Aging, US Tennis Assn., TLC, New Epic, CD-PHP Medicare Choice, Humana Market
Point.
Fri-Sun, Jun 6-8, Great Finger Lakes Bicycle Tour - 2008,
Southern Tier Bicycle Club Inc., PO Box 601, Binghamton NY 13902, tel: 607 722-6005,
www.southerntierbicycleclub.org, amueller1@stny.rr.com, Dist: 20/91 mi. Reg: $75.00;
$65.00 pre-reg by 5/23/08; + $3.00 Club membership fee (Yeah, that is $3.00 as in three!;)
pre-reg. necessary, limited to 250 participants; on line doc/pdf reg. forms; spectators
are welcome to watch. Start: 3:00 PM, 6/6/08, Hidden Valley Group Camp, Watkins Glen St.
Pk., Watkins Glen NY. Notes: short Friday night ride plus 2 days of touring in the scenic
southern Finger Lakes, NYS. The fee includes campground (w/hot showers,) 4 catered meals,
maps, sag wagon support, repair service & entertainment. Cabin bunk available for
$5.00 extra.
Fri-Sun, Jun 6-8, Get Your Guts in Gear: The Ride for Crohn's &
Colitis, Get Your Guts in Gear, Inc., 593 Vanderbilt Ave., PMB 108, Brooklyn NY 11238,
tel.: 718 875-2123, fax: 718 875-2394, www.ibdride.org, info@ibdride.org. Dist: 210 mi.
NYC to Saratoga Springs NY. Benefits: multiple charities providing Crohn's disease and
ulcerative colitis awareness, patient support, and disease research. Reg: $85.00 reg fee +
$1900.00 min. in pledges; advance reg, required, on line reg; no show ups. Start: New York
NY. Notes: fees include: Fully supported with sweep, fully stocked rest stops, meals,
overnight camping accommodations, etc. Sponsors: Clif Bar, Crohn's & Me, Lialda by
Shire, Elan Pharmaceuticals, Hollister.
Sat, Jun 7, Horseheads Rotary Century Ride, Horseheads Rotary
4th Annual Century Bike Tour, PO Box 472, Horseheads NY 14845, tel: 607 796-5696, www.horseheadsrotary.com, Dist.: 10/62/100 mi.
Benefits: 50% Rotary's Water Plus Campaign, 50% Horseheads Rotary High School Scholarship
Fund. Reg: fee, $50.00 min. in reg fees or pledges to become a qualified rider; reg forms
on line; show ups/bike ups, ok. Start: check in, 7:30 AM; 100 mi./100K, 8:30 AM; 10 mi.,
12:00 noon; Wings of Eagles Discovery Ctr., 17 Aviation Dr., Horseheads NY. Notes: 30 mi
rest stops; sag; free museum tours. A "qualified rider" is entitled to a
t-shirt, post ride meal; chance to win a door prize. Dorr prizes include a Wings of Eagles
Discovery Ctr. airplane ride, restaurant gift certifs.
Sat, Jun 7, Balloon Festival Classic, Farm Team Cycling,
www.farmteamcycling.org, promoter@farmteamcycling.org. Dist: 25-75 mi. loop. Benefits:
Farm Team Cycling, Cambridge NY. Reg: fee, $25.00; see web site for on line reg. Pre-reg.
preferred by 6/2/08. Show ups/bike ups can reg. at the start. No pledges. Start: 9:00 AM
Broad St., Cambridge NY. Notes: Enjoy a weekend of festivities and what promises to be an
excellent race weekend. Bring the family and stay for the whole weekend! Suggested
gearing: 39/25. Sponsor: Towns & Villages of the Battenkill Valley.
Sat, Jun 7, Ontario Brevet, Onondaga Cycling Club, 5137 Glass
Factory Rd., Munnsville NY 13409, tel.: 315 684-7280, www.distancerider.net. Dist: 250
mi./13.5 hrs. Reg: $15.00; it is very important to read the web site info.; form on web
site; show ups come 'n join us! Start: 8:00 AM, 1119 Lake Rd., Ontario NY; public
transportation & driving directions to start are on the web site. Notes: white
headlight (10w + or equivalent) w/bulb; at least 1 red tail light with steady operation
mode; reflective vest, sash, jacket, etc.; white and red reflectors as per NYS law.
Sun, Jun 8, George Washington Bridge Challenge: 21st Annual, Am.
Cancer Soc, 20 Mercer St., Hackensack NJ 07601, tel: 201 457-3418x2221,
www.cancer.org/gwbchallenge, danielle.oviedo@cancer.org. Dist: 4/10/25/33/66 mi. Benefits:
the fight against cancer. Reg: on line reg. Start: 7 AM, George Washington Bridge Plaza
South, Fort Lee NJ. Notes: after crossing the world¹s most traveled bridge, participants
take the challenge of one of several courses, post GWB Challenge picnic.
Sun, Jun 8, Tour de Cure-Albany Stillwater, American Diabetes
Assn., 7 Washington Sq., Albany NY 12205, tel: 888 342-23837, fax: 516 218-0116,
www.diabetes.org/tour, ayoung@diabetes.org. Dist: 10/30/50/62.5/100 mi. Benefits: American
Diabetes Assn. Reg: $25.00; $15.00 by 3/10; $20.00 by 6/2; + $150.00 in pledges. On line
registration. Start: Stillwater Central School, 6:30-9:15 AM depending upon distance.
Notes: The Stillwater Tour de Cure takes you through the picturesque countryside of
Saratoga, Warren & Washington Counties. Full sag support, stocked rest stops. Show ups
& spectators encouraged. Sponsors: AT&T, Gold's Gym, Johnson & Johnson,
Valero, Dignity Memorial.
Sun, Jun 8, Tour de Cure-Rochester, Rochester Am. Diabetes Assn.
Chapter, 595 Blossom Rd., Ste. 208, Rochester NY 14610, tel: 888 342-2383, fax: 585
458-3138, www.diabetes.org/tour, rjaffarian@diabetes.org. Dist: 7/15/40/62.5/100 mi.
Benefits: American Diabetes Assn. Reg: fee: $15.00 + $150.00 in pledges. Start: Mendon
Ponds Co. Pk. 100 mi. at 6:45 AM; 7 mi. at 9:30 AM; other distances start at times between
these distances. Notes: show ups & spectators encouraged. Sponsors: AT&T, Gold's
Gym, Johnson & Johnson, Valero, Dignity Memorial, Bike Zone, Park Ave Bike Shop, Miles
to Go, Tow Path Bike Stop, Bruegger's, Outback Steak House, Panera Bread, Wegmans,
Rochester Amateur Radio Assn., Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, UNITE
AFL-CIO, Rochester General Hospital, Kovalsky Cark Electric Supply, Novo Nordisk,
Schuler-Haas Electric Corp, T&L Automatics, Flannery Public Relations, Freetime
Magazine, Dutcher & Zarkovsky, Ernstrom & Dreste Law Offices, Flaum Mgt. Co.,
Pathfinder Engineers, Parts+Plus.
Sun, Jun 8, Mansion Ride for Autism 7, Ascent School for Autism,
www.mansionride.com. Dist: 16/40/62 mi. Benefits: Children with autism. Reg: $35.00, on
line reg by 6/6/08. Start: ck in, 7:00 AM; rides start by dist.: 40/62 mi., 7:45 AM; 16
mi., 8:30 AM all at North Shore Synagogue, 83 Muttontown/Eastwoods Rd., Syosset NY. Notes:
explores Nassau County's incredible gold coast waterfront mansions, which serve as
our well stocked, perfectly spaced rest areas; cue sheets, sag support; top fund raiser
wins a stay at the Gianni Versache Mansion in South Beach FL; stays at other mansions for
2nd & 3rd prizes; free parking; pedals away at Syosett LIRR station. Sponsors:
Nature's Plus, Olive Garden, Wise Snacks, Apple & Eve juice, Bachman Pretzels,
Nathan's Famous, Stop & Shop, Powerade, Tavlin Market, Bernards Cafe, Mio Restaurant,
Cafe Continental, Nassau County Parks & Recreation Dep't. and more.
Sat-Sun, Jun 14-15, The Hardcore 24, Park Ave. Bike Shop, 2900
Monroe Ave., Rochester NY 14618, tel: 585 381-3080, www.thehardcore24.com,
andy@parkavebike.com. Dist: 8 mile laps for 24 hours. Benefits: Otetiana Council, Boy
Scouts of America. Reg: fees vary with age/gender, individual, team, corporate categories
and pre-reg. date; no pledges. Start: Sat., 12:00 noon, J. Warren Cutler Boy Scout
Reservation, 7131 Gulick Rd., Naples NY. Electronic timing. Notes: NYS's only 24 hr. Mtb
race. Sponsors: Cannondale, Specialized, Niterider, Terry, Park Tools.
Sun, Jun 14, Tour de Cure-New York City, American Diabetes
Assn., 333 7th Ave., 17th Fl., New York NY 10001, tel: 212 725-4925, fax: 212 725-8916,
www.diabetes.org/tour, touradmin@diabetes.org. Dist.: 5/15/32/62/100 mi. Benefits:
American Diabetes Assn. Reg: $25.00, DOE; $20.00, by 6/13/08; $15.00 by 3/20/08 + $150.00
in pledges. Start: Battery Park, NYC NY. Notes: show ups & spectators are encouraged
to participate. Sponsors: AT&T, Gold's Gym, Johnson & Johnson, Valero, Dignity
Memorial, Tri Roads, Swedish College of Health Sciences, North Fork Bank, House of
Tires-Levittown.
Sun, Jun 14, Tour de Cure-Riverhead LI, American Diabetes Assn.,
333 7th Ave., 17th Fl., New York NY 10001, tel: 212 725-4925x3410, www.diabetes.org/tour,
kryan@diabetes.org.Dist.: 5/15/32/62/100 mi. Benefits: American Diabetes Assn. Reg:
$20.00, day of event + $150.00 in pledges. Start: Indian Island Pk., Riverhead NY,
100 mi., 7:00 AM; 63 mi., 8:00 AM; 36 mi., 9:30 AM; 15 mi., 10:30 AM; 5 mi., 11:00 AM.
Notes: show ups & spectators are encouraged to participate. Sponsors: WBAB, WBLI, CW
11.
Sat, Jun 14, Whiteface Mt. Uphill Bike Race, Whiteface
Mt. Regional Visitors Bureau, PO Box 277, Wilmington NY 12997, tel: 518 946-2255,
www.whitefacerace.com, info@whitefacerace.com. Dist.: 7.83942 mi. ascent at 8% grade.
Benefits: Brain Injury Assn. of NYS (BIANYS,) Wilmington Volunteer Fire & Rescue,
Wilmington Youth Ctr. Reg: fee: $60.00, pre-reg only by 6/14/08; no day of race reg; reg
form on web site. Start: 5:30 PM, Rt. 86 & Rt. 431, Wilmington NY; 4 waves launched by
age group. Notes: racer is responsible for own fluid needs during the race. No aid
stations will be provided along the route. Post race fruit, snacks & beverages at
finish line; BBQ at Wilmington Town Beach after race. Sag vehicle will be provided to
bring packs up for racers. Descent is responsibility of racer. Lodging list on web site.
Awards ceremony. To qualify for "King or Queen of the Mountain" you must also
enter the foot race. Sponsors: Northern Design & Building Associates, Wilkins
Insurance Agency, ACO Property Advisors, AmpliVox Sound Systems.
Sun, Jun 15, Owego Strawberry Festival Classic, Tioga Velo Club,
Otsego NY, www.tiogavelo.com,
info@tiogavelo.com. Dist: 17-54 mi., depending on cat. Reg: $15.00, pre-reg by 6/13/08 on
line at bikereg; $25.00 at race. No pledges. Show ups ok, come race with us! Start: reg.,
8:30 AM; start, 10:00 AM. Notes: Numerous fields based on age and ability! Course is one,
two or three 16 mi. loops in the hills of beautiful S. Owego. Sponsors: Owego Historic
Preservation Commission and the Owego Revitalization & Betterment Corp. 2009 Date:
June 14, 2009.
Sun, Jun 15, Dark Horse Gallop: Campmor H2H Mtb Series,
Darkhorse Cycles, 2294 Route 208 Ste. 5 Montgomery NY 12549, tel.: 845 778-6604,
www.darkhorsecycles.com, darkhorsecycles@frontiernet.net. Dist: by category. Reg: on line;
at race site; by category. Start: Stewart State Forest, NJ. Sponsors: Campmor, Hammer
Nutrition.
Sat-Sun, Jun 17-18, Hardcore 24, Park Ave. Bike Shop, 2900
Monroe Ave., Rochester NY 14618, tel.: 585 381-3080, www.thehardcore24.com,
Info@parkavebike.com, andy@parkavebike.com. Dist.: Hey, this is a 24 hr endurance X-C
race. Benefits: Boy Scouts of America, Otetiana Council. Reg info: TBA. Start: J Warren
Cutler Boy Scout Reservation, 7131 Gulick Rd., Naples (south end of Canandaigua Lake, not
Italy) NY.
The barrier, Cobb's Hill Cyclocross, October 7, 2007
Photograph by Onno Kluyt
Wed, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20, Saratoga Battlefield Tour, American
Heritage Bicycle Tours, 13 B Woodcliffe Dr., Clifton Park NY 12065, tel: 518 373-0988,
www.americanheritagebicycletours.com, kyle@americanheritagebicycletours.com. Dist: 5 mi.
Reg: free, show ups OK. Start: 5:30 PM, Saratoga Nat'l. Hist. Pk., Stillwater NY. Notes:
rolling terrain; commentary and period fife music to punctuate the stories of this pivotal
Revolutionary War battle commonly known as "the turning point of the Am.
Revolution."
Fri-Sun, Jun 20-22, Yankee Express, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7
Pearl St., Schuylerville NY 12871, tel: 518 583-3708,
http://www.adkultracycling.com/yankee/index.htm, JOHN@ADKULTRACYCLING.COM, Dist: double
century. Benefits: bicyclist. Reg: TBA, email promoter. Start: Fri., Schuylerville NY;
Sat, Yankee game; Sun, New York NY. Notes: Celebrates the final season of the original
Yankee Stadium. Included are: 2 nights at a Manhattan 1st class hotel; tickets to Yankees
vs. Cincinnati Reds game; ride food each way; at least w rest stops each way; sag support
& gear shuttle. Terrain, rolling hills & varied. Lights (10 wt+) necessary.
Sat, Jun 21, Scenic Bennington VT Tour, American Heritage
Bicycle Tours, 13 B Woodcliffe Dr., Clifton Park NY 12065, tel: 518 373-0988,
www.americanheritagebicycletours.com, kyle@americanheritagebicycletours.com. Dist. 17 mi.
Reg: $36.00 by 5/21/08; no show ups. Start: 8:30 AM, Bennington Monument, Bennington VT.
Notes: hilly terrain; tour features 3 covered bridges; lunch at historic Park McCullough
House; optional tour & elevator ride up the 306' Bennington Monument for spectacular
views of three states.
Sat, Jun 21, Mix Up the Dirt Mtb Festival, Saratoga Mountain
Bike Assn., PO Box 4792, Saratoga Springs NY 12866, www.saratogamtb.org,
smba@saratogamtb.org. Benefits: mountain bikers in the Capital Region. Reg: no charge;
email SMBA. Start: 10 AM, in the "clearing;" map,
www.johnnyru.com/SMBA_Entrance_Map.jpg. Notes: group and individual mtb ries; mtb demos by
Trek/Gary Fisher & Jamis; mtb festival; BBQ dinner.
Sun, Jun 22, Owasco Flyer Race, Auburn YMCA, 3637
Center St. Rd., Auburn NY 13021, tel: 315 252-7611, www.owascoflyer.com,
jackkirch@juno.com. Dist.: 36 mi. Benefits: summer Camp-Y-Owasco for kids. Reg. info.:
pre-reg. fee, $25.00; day of the race, $35.00. Citizen race, USCF lic. not required.
Start: reg., 8:30-9:30 AM; start, 10:00 AM, Emerson Park, north end of Owasco Lake, Auburn
NY. Notes: first 200 riders to enter receive t-shirt. $1,100.00 in cash prizes split among
elite racers & age group cyclists + medals. Post race refreshments for all
participants. Free parking at Auburn HS; $2.00 charge at Emerson Park.
Sun, Jun 22, Tour de Kingston, City of Kingston, Kingston NY
tel: 845 338-0431, www.tobaccofreeactioncoalition.org, anace@kingstonhospital.org. Dist: 5
mi. Reg: free; donations accepted to finance a continuing program to provide bikes to the
working poor, students & families to spend time together in drug free activities; to
promote bicycling, bike safety, bike clubs & drug free community events in the City of
Kingston & Ulster County. Start: Deitz Stadium, Kingston NY. Notes: family friendly
pace touring and visiting historic sites in Kingston; free admission to Senate House,
Fireman's Mus., Forsyth Nature Ctr.; May Sottile will conduct a tour of City Hall;
discounted lodging available. Sponsors: City of Kingston NY, Kingston Hospital, Bike
Brothers Bike Shops.
Sun, Jun 22, Jul 13, Sweat N' Summer Century, Outside
Adventures, Clifton Park NY tel: 518 847-2419, www.outsideadventures.net,
hikebikerunoutside@yahoo.com. Dist: 62/100. Reg: $20.00 at event. Start: 8:00 AM, Clifton
Park NY.
Sun, Jun 22, ESG Long Island NY Cycling Qualifying Races, The
Kreb Cycle, 10 Bell St., Bellport NY 11713, tel.: 631 286-1829, www.krebcycle.com or
www.empirestategames.org, Info@KrebCycle.com. Dist: men’s, points race; women’s,
time trial. Benefits: bicyclist. Reg: on line reg form at ESG web site after April 10,
2008. On site reg, 7:00 AM, Riverhead NY. Any USCF registered amateur athlete who is a
resident of the ESG Long Island counties by 5/1/08 can participate. USCF lic. will be
available at the trials venue. Entry forms are on line & it is preferred the cyclist
submits the paper form or completes the on line form the forms well in advance of 5/4/08.
Residents of other ESG Regions must compete in qualification/trials races in their Region.
Current NYS Drivers License, Current NYS Non-Driver Photo ID or current high school/Jr
high school photo ID. College ID cards do not prove NYS Residency. Start: reg. 7:30 AM,
Suffolk Community College, Riverhead NY. Notes: USCF rules apply; no coaches selections.
All bicycles must have a freewheel, 2 working handbrakes & plugged handlebars. Riders
must wear approved helmet & ESG issued jersey at the finals.
Sun, Jun 22, 8 Hours of b.i.k.e.-Syracuse,
b.i.k.e.-Syracuse, PO Box 15192, Syracuse NY 13215, tel: 315 428-2453, fax: 315 472-2616, www.bikesyracuse.org,
bikesyracuse@aol.com. Dist: 10/20 mi. loop, 1/4 mi. youth track. Benefits: Bicycles and
Ideas for Kids Empowerment was created for the purpose of helping inner-city, at risk
children. Reg: fee: $30.00 per cyclist 18 & older + get sponsor pledges; under 18,
ride free; on line reg form. Start: reg., 7:00 AM; start, 9:00 AM; Skiddy Pk, Syracuse NY.
Notes: bikes must be in good working condition; certified helmet must be worn; t-shirt to
reg cyclists; food available for purchase. Sponsors: Black River Adventure Store, Syracuse
City Police Dep't., Syracuse City Board of Education, Syracuse Parks & Recreation
Dep't., Hartford Insurance.
Wed-Sun, Jun 25-29, Pedal for Medals Cycling Vacation, Special
Olympics New York, 1 Grove St., Ste. 216, Pittsford NY 14534, tel: 585 586-7400x105,
www.pedal4medals.org, www.firstgiving.com/pedalsformedals, jvalenti@nyso.org. Dist.: 300
mi./4 days. Benefits: Special Olympics of New York State. Reg. info.: TBA, fee + pledges.
Start: Saranac Lake NY to Dwyer Pk., Cortland NY. Notes: completely supported ride;
lodging at excellent hotels each night; great meals; numerous beverage & snack rest
stops; full sag support; Adirondacks to the Finger Lakes. Sponsors: NY Lottery, NYS United
Teachers, Aaron's Rentals, Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Sat, Jun 28, R2k05.8 Recumbent Rally, Rochester Area Recumbent
Enthusiasts (RARE), PO Box 10100, Rochester NY 14610, http://home.rochester.rr.com/rare/,
r2korganizers@rochester.rr.com. Dist.: 75/25 mi. (remote start). Reg. info.: fee: No fee
for bicycling event; auto entrance fee to St Pk; per night group camping fee at Hamlin
Beach St Pk; campers must pre-reg. by at least 6/1/08, to be assured of a campsite (Fri.
or Sat. night) at this beautiful St Pk on Lake Ontario; additional campsites are available
by telephoning Hamlin Beach St. Pk. directly at 585 964-2462; show ups welcome. Start:
8:00 AM, main parking lot, Hamlin Beach St Pk, Hamlin NY (on Lake Ontario). Remote start
at Basil A. Marcella Pk, English Rd, N. Greece NY. Notes: ride takes place entirely on
Saturday, 6/30/07 & is 75 mi. from Hamlin Beach St Pk to Rochester NY & return to
the St Pk; it includes flat country roads, with low traffic, followed by forested bike
path to downtown Rochester's High Falls; lunch at cyclist's expense.
Sat, Jun 28, The Ride for Roswell, Roswell Park Alliance
Foundation, Elm & Carlton Sts., Buffalo NY 14263, tel: 716 845-8788, fax: 716
845-8705, www.rideforroswell.org, RideForRoswell@roswellpark.org. Dist: 8/20/30/44/62.5
mi. + peloton & vitual riders. Benefits: cancer research and patients' care at Roswell
Park Cancer Institute. Reg: $15.00; $10.00 by 4/1/08; + $100.00 pledges; on line reg form
including payments. Start: Baird Pt., Univ. of Buffalo (North); 7:00 AM, 62.5 mi.; 8:00
AM, 33 mi.; 9:00 AM, 20 mi.; 10:00 AM, 9 mi. Notes: Picnic at finish line w/food,
beverages, kids tent, prizes, & entertainment. Sag support, frequent rest stops,
fire/police vigilance, route guides, & mechanics on all routes.
Sat-Sun, Jun 28-29, Raccoon Rally, Western NY Mt. Bike Assoc.
(WNYMBA), PO Box 1691, Amherst NY 14226, tel.: 716 354-9121, www.heartrateup.com,
heartrateupinfo@yahoo.com. Dist: many & varied mt. biking events and distances;
trials, cross country, fun rides, night rides, kids race & events, new bike demos,
food & fun. Benefits: WNYMBA, IMBA. Reg: $20.00, on-line reg., Show ups ok. Start:
Various times, locations for various events at Allegany NY St. Pk., Salamanca, NY.; all
day, both days. Sponsors: Shifting Gears Bike Shop, Kenda Tires, Hoss, Jagwire IS Control
Systems, Hollyloft Ski & Bike, Hayes Bike Brakes, Selle San Marco Saddles, Ski Market
Bikes & Skiis, WTB, Just Riding along.net, Buffalo Photo CD, Louis Garneau, ProLink
Chain Lube, Lizard Skins, Wingnut, SpeedGoat Bicycles, Tom's Pro Bike, Yakima, Dirt Rag
Magazine, Mayer Bros. fine beverages.
Sat, Jun 28, Lou Maltese Memorial, Century Road Club Assn., PO
Box 360, Planetarium Station, New York NY 10024, www.crca.net, openracing@crca.net, Dist.:
6 mi. rolling circuit. Dist. by cat. Men's 4, 36 mi.; men's juniors/espoirs, 30 mi.; women
3/4/junior girls, 24 mi. Reg: TBA. Start: 6:00 AM, Central Pk. E. Dr. at 79th St., New
York City NY. Notes: ANSI approved helmet, required. Course roadway is open to cars but
traffic is light.
Sun, Jun 29, Long Island Harbors Ride, Bike New York, 891
Amsterdam Ave., Rm. 101, New York NY 10025, tel: 212 932-2453, fax: 212 932-3206,
www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Dist: 30/50/75/100 mi. Benefits: bicycling
education programs. Reg: Sliding fee scale based on date and form of reg; on line reg;
fees: by 6/6/08, adults $38.00/children $20.00; by 6/27/08, adults $42.00/children $25.00;
ride day, adults $50.00/$30.00 children; No pledges. Start: 7:30 AM, depending on
distnace, Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood NY. Notes: special "class on
wheels" for adults, teens, young cyclists and families; festival; "Fix a
Flat" & "Bike Maintenance Light" workshops. Sponsors: Snapple, Long
Island CVB & Sports Commission, Suffolk Community College, Suffolk County Dep't of
Eco. Development.
Sun-Sun, Jul 5-13, Cycling the Erie Canal, Parks & Trails
New York, 29 Elk St., Albany NY 12207, tel: 518 434-1583, www.ptny.org,
eriecanaltour@ptny.org. Dist: 400 mi. Benefits: PTNY. Reg: fee: $520.00. Camping
w/dormitory options. No show ups. Start: 8:00 AM, Buffalo NY. Notes: An 8 day camping tour
partially along the historic Erie Canal; 50% on canal path, 50% on adjacent roads.
Sun-Thu, Jul 6-10, Lake Champlain Bikeway Spring Tour, Tri-State
Wheelers LLC, PO Box 809, Saratoga Springs NY 12866, tel: 518 584-3102,
www.newenglandadventure.com, tmcbike@aol.com. Dist.: 182 mi. Reg: fee: $975.00; 30 riders
only. Start: Burlington VT. Notes: international bike route around Lake Champlain,
including New York, Vermont & Quebec. All inclusive tour; motel/hotels/inns; full sag
support, etc.
Thu-Sun, Jul 10-13, NMBS Windham Mountain, Windham Mountain,
PO Box 459, 33 Clarence D. Lane Rd., Windham NY 12496, 518 734-4300,
www.windhammountain.com, info@windhammountain.com. Dist: by category. Reg: on line; at
race site; by category. Sponsors: Campmor, Windham Mountain, Hammer Nutrition.
Sat, Jul 12, Aug 23, Focus on Fort Carillon, American Heritage
Bicycle Tours, 13 B Woodcliffe Dr., Clifton Park NY 12065, tel: 518 373-0988,
www.americanheritagebicycletours.com, kyle@americanheritagebicycletours.com. Dist: 35 mi.
Reg: $75.00 w/ dinner cruise; $36.00 w/o dinner cruise, pre-reg at least 30 days before
ride. No show ups. Start: 8:30 AM, Lake George Steamboat Co. parking lot, Lake George NY.
Notes: relatively flat; optional 2 hr+ dinner cruise of the Lac du Saint Sacrement ship;
ride celebrates 250th anniversary of French & Indian War.
Sat, Jul 12, Tour de Per-RY, Perry Chalk Festival, c/o
Jacobs, 13 Stanton Pl., Perry NY 14530, tel: 585 237-6709, http://perrychalkfestival.com,
efemborsky@genesee.edu. Dist: 16/23 mi. Benefits: Village of Perry. Reg: $20/25.00;
$15/20.00 by 6/30/08.
Sat, Jul 12, Bike MS: Follow the Foothills, Nat'l. Multiple
Sclerosis Society Upstate New York Chapter, 421 New Karner Rd., Ste. 6, Albany NY 12205,
tel: 518 464-0960, www.msupstateny.org, kdavey@msupstateny.org. Dist: 10/30/62/100 mi.
Benefits: The National MS Society. Reg: $25.00 + $200.00 in pledges. Show ups O. K. Start:
7:30 AM, Barn, Moreau Lake St. Pk., Gansevoort NY; route goes through Saratoga, Warren
& Washington Counties in the Adirondack Mts. foothills. Notes: fully supported 1 day
bike tour; multiple distance options for participants of abilities; dinner catered by
Outback Steakhouse for all registered participants. Sponsors: Ski Market, Rick's Bike
Shop, Downtube Bicycles & Fitness, Plaine & Son Bike Shop, Panera Bread, Vermont
Natural Spring Water, Freihofer's, My Brother Bobby's Salsa, Canteen Foods, Franklin Plaza
Ballroom, National Grid, Times Union, biogen idec, U-Haul, Wal-Mart.
Sat-Sun, Jul 12-13, Owasco Stage Race, Owasco Velo Club &
Auburn Rotary Club, PO Box 1506, Auburn NY 13021, tel: 315 729-3634,
www.owascoveloclub.com/osr2007.htm, info@owascoveloclub.com. Dist: bicycle stage races,
dist vary by class; Sat.: Stage I, East Lake Time Trial (12 mi.); Stage II, "The
Prison City Downtown Criterium" (12-15 mi.); Sun.: Stage III, Owasco Challenge Road
Race (45-90 mi.) Benefits: local charities designated by the Auburn Rotary Club. Reg: 6
racer categories; $55.00-80.00 depending on class; pre-reg. deadline, 11:00 AM, 7/7/08.
$15.00 late fee for on site reg; online reg; USCF lic. available. Start: 9:00 AM, Emerson
Pk., Auburn NY. Notes: $10,000.00+ in cash prize money; pace vehicle; sag; KOM & stage
leader jerseys; primes each day of stage race; food & beverages for racers.
Sat-Mon, Jul 12-14, Saratoga 12/24 Hour Ultra Race, Adirondack
Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St., Schuylerville NY 12871, tel: 518 583-3708,
http://www.adkultracycling.com/saratoga24/index.htm, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 32
mi. loop. Benefits: bicyclist. Reg: categories for solo cyclists, tandem riders, antique
bicyclists, HPVs & teams; male and female divisions in each category. Reg. begins 6:00
PM, Friday 7/7 or 6:30 AM Sat., 7/8 at the Burgoyne Motor Inn. Start: 8:00 AM, Burgoyne
Motor Inn, Schuylerville NY. Notes: RAAM Rules apply, including no drafting. See
"race details" web page for specific weather, lodging & other information.
Stocked (sandwiches, snacks & drinks) at each checkpoint. Awards by division (gender)
& category. Sanctioned by the Ultra Marathon Cycling Assn. (UMCA,
www.ultracycling.com) and the John Marino Competition (see UMCA web site).
Sun, Jul 13, Mayor's Cup Mountain To Lake Bike Ride, Foundation
of CVPH Medical Center, 75 Beekman St., Plattsburgh NY 12901, tel: 518 562-7169,
www.cvph.org/foundation, msenecal@cvph.org. Dist: 50 mi. Benefits: CVPH Travel Fund. Reg:
$35.00; pre-reg. $30.00 by 6/30/08. Notes: from Whiteface Mt., Wilmington NY to Lake
Champlain, Plattsburgh NY.
Sun, Jul 13, Binghamton Historic Bridge Pedal, BMTS, Binghamton
NY 13902, tel: 607 778-2443, www.bmtsonline.com, Dist: 7 mi., Reg info: $3.00; $2.00
pre-reg by 7/13 at local bike shops or at the event. Start: 9:00-11:00 AM, South
Washington St. Bridge, Binghamton NY. Notes: community event; pedal alongside the
Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers, across landmark bridges and see historic sites. Tour
guides from the Preservation Association of the Southern Tier (PAST) and the Susquehanna
Heritage Area program will be at the event to speak about these special historic bridges
and City landmark places.
Sat, Jul 19, Bicycle Race for Sight, Assn. for Vision
Rehabilitation & Employment, Inc., 55 Washington St. Binghamton NY 13901, tel: 607
724-2428, fax: 607 771-8045, www.avreus.org, avreinfo@avreus.org. Dist: 26 mi. Benefits:
All proceeds will benefit people in the Twin Tiers who are blind and visually impaired.
The race is a fundraising event for A.V.R.E. (private, non-profit agency serving people of
all ages) & two local Lions Clubs’ vision programs. Reg:
pre-reg. fee $20.00; $30.00 day of race; reg on line only; no pledges. Start: Reg. 8:30
AM. Race Start: 10:00 AM, Windsor NY (14 mi. E. of Binghamton NY) village green. Notes: No
cash prizes, but medals & plaque awards by sex/age group. This is a citizen's race.
Gently rolling terrain of the Susquehanna R. Valley. Tandem race teams with one legally
blind team member are encouraged to participate. H2O & sports drinks are available
free of charge during the race; other refreshments after the race for participants.
Sponsors: Binghamton Lions Club & Windsor Lions Club.
Sun, Jul 20, Ride for the Rescue, Rescue Mission of
Syracuse NY, Dept PBt607, PO Box 11122, Syracuse NY 13218, tel: 315 701-3822,
www.itsmymission.org/ride, info@rmsyr.org. Dist: 100/62/40/20/5 mi. Benefits: Rescue
Mission. Reg: fee: $100.00, at start, no pre-reg; pledges not necessary; on line reg
form;.show ups/bike ups are just fine & will enjoy the ride. Start: 7:00 AM, century;
staggered times for other distances; Cazenovia College Athletic Ctr., Cazenovia NY. Notes:
century, 62 & 40 mi rides have challenging vertical elevations; 20 mi. is a lake plain
ride; 5 mi fun ride thru Cazenovia. Ride courses are along wonderful roads through rolling
farmland, hamlets & villages of central New York State. Be active during the
"Tour du France" ride the Rescue Ride then relax and watch the "Tour du
France's" racers at your leisure.
Sun-Sat, Jul 20-26, The Great Big FANY Ride, The Great Big FANY
Ride, 1368 New Scotland Rd., Singerlands NY 12159, tel: 518 461-7646, www.fanyride.com,
info@FANYride.com. Dist: 500 mi./7 days; average 70 mi. per day. Benefits: Double H Ranch,
Lake Luzerne NY. Reg: fee: $150.-250.00 by age and options chosen, by 7/1/08; no pledges;
200 rider limit; no show ups; camping w/motel option. Start: Depart from Niagara Falls,
travel east to Saratoga. Notes: explores the beauty of New York State's back roads with
bicyclists who are serious about having fun. Daily route maps; cue sheets; marked roads;
sag support; & meals (not included in reg. fee) in local communities.
Sun-Sat, Jul 20-26, BonTon Roulet, Cortland &
Auburn YMCA, 27-29 William St., Auburn NY 13021, tel: 315 253-5304, www.bontonroulet.com,
btr@bontonroulet.com. Dist: 350 mi. Benefits: Auburn & Cortland YMCAs. Reg: fee,
$485.00; pre-reg by 6/15/08, on line reg; no show ups; no pledges; 500 riders max. Start:
8:00 AM, Auburn NY. Notes: week long beautiful tour of NYS's Finger Lakes region. sag
support, refreshment stops, cue sheets, & evening entertainment. Camp sites at
schools, colleges and State campgrounds. Campteling.
Fri-Sun, Jul 23-27, Empire State Games - Greater Binghamton,
Empire State Games, NYS Off Pks Rec Hist. Pres, Albany NY 12238, tel: 518 474-8889,
www.empirestategames.org. Dist: men & women, 10 mi indiv time trials Men: 78 mi road
race; 32 mi criterium; 40 mi 4 man team time trial. Women 58 mi road race; 20 mi
criterium; 25 mi team time trial. Benefits: bicyclist. Reg: Any USCF registered amateur
athlete from NYS. Qualifying events are usually held in May & June at various venues
in NYS. Current NYS Drivers License, Current NYS Non-Driver Photo ID or current high
school/Jr high school photo ID. College ID cards do not prove NYS Residency. Start:
Tryout/qualifying venues, by ESG region, will be posted on the web site as info is
received. Check the ESG web site every week. Telephone the ESG main office for the cycling
tryout/eligibility schedule in your region. Tell the ESG organizer that you saw the info
on the Cyclotour Guide Books events web page. Sponsor: NYS Lottery.
Sat, Jul 26, Spoker Ride 2008, 16260 Ives St. Rd., Watertown NY
13601, tel: 315 783-6258, www.spokerride.net, jeff@freewood.net. Dist: 30/50 mi. Benefits:
American Cancer Society/Lance Armstrong Foundation. Reg.: $25.00 individual; $40.00 per 3
person team; $10.00 for each add. team member; pre-reg. by 7/18/08 preferred. Day of race
show ups (ride ups!), OK. Online reg. form. Start: 9:00 AM, Sackets Harbor Brewing
Company, Sackets Harbor NY. 8:00 AM, on site reg. Notes: prizes for the best poker hand;
door prizes; post race party. Sponsors: Ameriprise Financial Advisors, Blue Cat Cycles,
Sackets Harbor Brewing Co., Family YMCA, Westelcom, WWTI-ABC NewsWatch 50.
Sat, Jul 26, Tour De Keuka, Randy Rhoads, 29 Algonquin
Dr., Horseheads NY 14845, tel: 607 974-6353, fax: 607 562-3616, www.jdrf/tourdekeuka,
rhoadsrl@corning.com. Dist: 50/100. Benefits: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Reg
info: donation; no pledges. Just show up & ride with us! Start: 7:30 AM, 100 mi.;
10:30, 50 mi. Notes: supported tour w/ refreshment stops every 20 mi. & sag wagons. In
2007, 60 riders raised $12,500. Sponsors: Corning Inc., Kingsburg Cyclery, Wheels
Unlimited, Culigan Water Conditioning, Wegmans, Pepsi Bottling Group, Arnot Health. 2009
Date: July 25, 2009.
Sun, Jul 27, Harlem Valley Rail Ride, Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam
Ave., Rm. 101, New York NY 10025, tel: 212 932-2453, fax: 212 932-3206, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Dist:
Various, 22-100 mi., various options. Benefits: Harlem Valley Rail Trail Assn. Reg: See
web site for reg. information. Bike ups on day of the ride, hey come on along! No pledges.
Start: Millerton NY. Notes: Pre-reg. preferred. SAG, rest stops stocked with fruit and
snacks. Festival at the end of the Ride. Distances and routes are varied.
Sun, Jul 27, Six Hours of Power Mt. Bike Races, Heart Rate Up!
PO Box 168, Buffalo NY 14213, tel.: 716 885-4691, www.heartrateup.com,
heartrateupinfo@yahoo.com. Dist: 10 mi. laps in a continuous cross country mtb solo &
2 person tag team races. Reg: $65-105.00 by category; invidudals & team; show ups
& spectators encouraged; no pledges. Start: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Holiday Valley Ski
Resort Training Center, St. Rt. 219, Ellicottville NY. Notes: world class 10-mile laps of
single track, fire road climbs, awesome descents; camping on site; plenty of hotels; cash
prizes. Sponsors: Cannondale, WTB, Kenda, Hayes Bike Brakes, Hoss, Speedgoat Bicycles,
Ellicottville Bike Shop, Red Door Ski & Bike, Buffalo Photo CD, Accelerade, SOBE Life
Water, Dirt Rag, DeFeet.
Cycling 'Round
Lake Eire is a wonderful 600 or 750 tour you can do yourself using our bicycle
tour guide book!
Sat, Aug 2, Ride for Independence, Thompson Healthcare Rehabilitation
Services, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua NY 14424, tel: 585 396-6050, active dot com,
rfi2006@frontiernet.net. Dist: 15/30/62 mi.; 6800 ft. of climbing; elevation graphs on web
site. Benefits: Thompson Health Rehabilitation Services Aftercare Program. Reg: $25.00 by
6/1; $30.00 by 7/1; $35.00 by 7/15/08 & day of ride. Pledges optional. Show ups, OK.
Start: reg, 7:00 AM; start, 8:00 AM; Onanda Pk, West Lake Rd, Canandaigua NY. Notes: sag
& repair support; rest stops on longer 2 courses; lunch at finish; t-shirts, swimming,
showers, & hiking. All routes have scenic views of Canandaigua Lake. Extremely
challenging metric century with 6800 ft. of climbing; elevation graphs on line. Prizes
based on entry donations. Sponsor: Thompson Health.
Sun, Aug 3, Glens Falls Criterium / NYS Criterium Championship, Farm
Team Cycling and Southern Adirondack Spokes Bicycle Club, www.farmteamcycling.org,
www.adirondackspokes.com, promoter@farmteamcycling.org. Dist.: criterium, 10-50 mi. on a 7
mi. course in downtown Glens Falls. Benefits: bicyclist, Farm Team Cycling / Southern
Adirondack Spokes. Reg. info.: fee: by class; $25.00, pre-reg. by 7/29/08 at Bikereg.com.
Start: Glen St. at Exchange Plz., Glens Falls NY. 1100 participants in 2006. Sponsor:
Towns & Villages of the Battenkill Valley.
Fri-Sun, Aug 8-10, Rochester Omnium, Full Moon Vista Bike & Sport,
180 St. Paul St., Rochester NY 14604, tel: 585 546-4030, www.rochestercrit.com, critcash@frontiernet.net.
Dist: time trial, criterium, & 100 mi. road race. Benefits: Wilmot Cancer Center at
Strong Memorial Hospital. Reg info: fees TBA. Start: time trial, Henrietta NY; criterium,
downtown Rochester NY; road race, Honeoye NY. Notes: UCI & USCF sanctioned races; all
UCI & USCF rules apply. All events are free for spectators. Sponsors: City of
Rochester NY, Genesee Valley Cycling Club (GVCC), Rochester Bicycling Club (RBC), Full
Moon Vista Bike & Sport, JW Dundee's Ales & Lagers, Vitamin Water, U. S. Army,
Monroe County Library System, Monroe County Sports Commission, Nalgene, Kodak, DPI
Commercial Printing, Amgen Pharmaceuticals, Caccamise Electric Corp., Admar Supply,
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle newspaper, 1180 WHAM radio, 100.5 The Drive radio, 95.1
Fox radio, 1280 WHTK Hot Talk radio, Twin Advertising, Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
Nixon Peabody Attorneys at Law, Saturn of Rochester, Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial.
Fri-Sun, Aug 8-10, Montreal Double Double, Adirondack Ultra
Cycling, 7 Pearl St., Schuylerville NY 12871, tel: 518 583-3708, www.jjctech.com/,
john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: double century; Fri, 200 mi, Schuylerville to Montreal;
Sun, 200 mi, Montreal to Schuylerville. Benefits: bicyclist. Reg: tba, email promoter.
Start: TBA. Notes: not a race or brevet, a fun ride! Includes two nights lodging in
Montreal, food & beverages along the route; at least two stocked rest stops. Sag
support & gear shuttle. Terrain, varied. Lights (10 wt.+) required; passports &
other cross border documents. Passports are not needed for land crossings into the U. S.
A. until 2009.
Sat-Sun, Aug 9-10, Bike Tioga 2008, Tioga County Tourism, 80
Front St., Owego NY 13827, tel: 607 687-7440, www.biketioga.com, info@visittioga.com,
Dist.: 27/44/69/102; century on Sat. Benefits: recreational bicyclists and spectators.
Reg: pre-reg fees, $10.00 each day or $15.00 for both days; day of event fees, $15.00 each
day or $20.00 for both days. Call: 800 671-7772 to pre-reg. Show up, come & join the
fun. Start: routes begin & end at Hickories Pk., Pavilion # 1, Owego NY. Notes: Tioga
County's weekend bike celebration. Special lodging packages available. Bicycling events
for all types of bicycling from beginning recreational bicyclists to advanced racing
bicyclists. Sponsors: Owego Rotary Club, Tioga County Tourism, Southern Tier Bicycle Club,
other sponsors TBA.
Sun, Aug 10, Canal Classic XVII Road Race & Tour, Mohawk
Valley Bicycle Club, PO Box 898, New Hartford NY 13413, www.mvbc.us,
cmclaug3@twcny.rr.com. Dist.: race and tour, Reg: $30.00; pre-reg, $25.00 by 8/1/08.
Start: 10:00 AM. Sponsors: Little Falls YMCA, Utica National Insurance Group.
Sat, Aug 16, Suicide 6 Endurance Mtb Race, Suicide Six, c/o B
Braddon, 206 Maple Ave., Victor NY 14564, tel: Brad, 585 657-7777x223,
www.parkavebike.com, b.braddon@commodoresolutions.com. Dist: 6 hr endurance race on an 8
mi. single track mtb race loop. Reg: $30-$80.00, cat dependent/solo or team; for on web
site; day of race reg 8-9:00 AM; show ups/bike ups come and join the fun. Start: 10:00 AM,
Harriet Holister Spencer Pk, Canadice Hill Rd, Canadice NY. Notes: solo, 2 person teams or
open class; Norba Lic. is NOT required; all participants will receive a gift; "We are
skipping the t-shirts in favor of better prizes including cash pay outs; in the beautiful
Finger Lakes. Sponsors: Park Ave. Bike Shop, Axehoot photography.
Mon-Sun, Aug 11-17, Great Hudson Valley Pedal, Parks &
Trails New York, 29 Elk St., Albany NY 12207, tel: 518 434-1583, fax: 518 427-0067,
www.ptny.org, hudsontour@ptny.org, Dist: 200 mi. Benefits: PTNY. Reg. info.: $475.00;
camping tour; no show ups. Start: Albany NY. Notes: a 6 day camping tour from Albany to
NYC along the Hudson River Valley.
Sun, Aug 17, Tour of the Hamptons, Massapequa Park Bike Club, PO
Box 231, Massapequa NY 11758, tel: 516 697-0185, www.massparkbikeclub.org,
president@massparkbikeclub.org. Dist: 25 to 100 mi. Benefits: Make A Wish Foundation,
Southamption H. S. & Massapequa H. S. scholarship funds, MPBC Bikes for Kids
Program. Reg: $25.00 by 8/14/08; $35.00 day of event; free t-shirt for pre-reg by 7/19;
show ups/bike ups ok; show ups/bike ups pay the reg fee & can purchase the t-shirt; no
pledges; donations on behalf of the Make A Wish Foundation will be accepted. Start:
Suggested start times: 7:30 AM, 100 mi.; 8:15 AM, 65 mi.; 9:00 AM, 50 mi.; 11:30 AM, 25
mi. all starts are at Southampton H. S., Narrows Lane, Southampton NY. Notes:
Food/Beverage stops will located at pre-determined spots along the route; sag wagons
bicycle mechanics (the"wrenchers") for minor repair work at the start of the
ride. No approved helmet, No ride! Sponsors: Brands Cycle & Fitness, Sunrise Cyclery,
Bike Junkie, Bicycle Planet, Pearle Express, Bialostock Chiropractic, Runners Edge.
Sat, Aug 23, Ride For Your Life, RV & E Bike and Skate, 40
N. Main St., Fairport NY 14450, tel: 585 388-1350, www.rvebike.com,
rvebike@frontiernet.net. Dist: 10/25/50/100 mi. loops. 4 different loops. Benefits:
Western New York Wellness Program a grantee of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Reg: $25.00
+ pledges; pre-reg by 8/5. Start: 7-8:00 AM for 100 mi.; 9-10:00 AM for 50 mi.; 10-11:00
AM for 25 mi.; 11:00 AM for 10 mi. All rides start from RV&E Bike & Skate, 40 N.
Main St., Fairport NY. Notes: Children's ride along the Erie Canal; post ride food and
beverages. T-shirts.
Sat, Aug 23, Mengoni Grand Prix, Century Road Club Assn, PO Box
360, Planetarium Station, New York NY 10024, www.crca.net, openracing@crca.net, Dist.: 6
mi. rolling circuit. Dist. by cat. Pro/1/2, 42 mi.; 3, 36 mi.; women Pro/1/2/3, 30 mi.
Reg: TBA. Start: 6:30 AM, Central Pk. E. Dr., New York City NY. Notes: ANSI approved
helmet, required. Course roadway is open to cars but traffic is light. Good roadway
surface. LAJORS event for 15-18 & 19-20 yr. olds.
Sun, Aug 24, Tour de Putnam, Putnam County Visitors Bureau, 110
Old Rt. 6, Bldg. 3, Carmel NY 10512, tel: 845 225-0381, www.visitputnam.org,
tourism@visitputnam.org. Dist: 15/30/50/75/100/MTB loops. Reg: $30.00; $25.00 by 8/1/08;
show ups & spectators encouraged. pdf form on line; fee includes: t-shirt, picnic
lunch & entertainment. Start: 7:30-9:00 AM (depending on dist.) Veteran's Mem. Pk.,
Gypsy Trail Rd., Kent NY. Notes: routes "designed by bicyclists for bicyclists;"
sag support, marked color coded routes; cue sheets; route sweeps; medical support;
mechanical support; stocked rest stops; massages; bike shuttle from Metro-North station.
Sponsors: Bodies in Motion Bike Shop.
Sat-Sun, Sep 6-7, Century Weekend, Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club, c/o
Andrea Belec, 12 Patroon Pl., Loudonville NY 12211, tel: 518 465-3011, www.webmhcc.org,
abelec@nycap.rr.com. Dist: 25/50/62/100 mi. Benefits: bicyclists & the Club's
education activities. Reg: deadline, 9/1/08; fees, TBA; no pledges; show ups are welcome
to join us. Start: 8:00 AM, Saratoga Spa St. Pk. Registration fee includes full ride
support including rest stops, refreshments, lunch & post-ride festival. Sponsors:
Albany Massage Therapy, Downtube Bicycle Shop, Honest Weight Food Coop, All-U Activewear
Custom Screenprinting. 2009 Date: Sat-Sun, Sep’t. 5-6, 2009.
Sat-Sun, Sep 6-7, MS Rochester Darien Lake Ride, Nat'l. Multiple
Sclerosis Society Upstate New York Chapter, 1650 South Ave., Ste. 100, Rochester NY 14620,
tel.: 800 344-4867, fax: 585 461-9159, www.msupstateny.org, amuldoon@msupstateny.org.
Dist: 30/35/75/85/160 mi., various options. Benefits: proceeds will be used to support
local programs for nearly 12,000 individuals with MS in upstate NY and to support national
MS research. Reg: $30.00 + $200.00 pledges. Show ups & spectators encouraged. Start:
Either Darien Lake Theme Pk., Darien NY or Ada Cosgrove Middle School, Spencerport NY.
Notes: 6 route options; loops at the Pk. or loops to/from Spencerport. Rain or shine; sag
& repair support. Sponsors: Trailblazers Bike Shop, Towners Bike Shop, RV&E Bike
& Skate, Park Ave. Bike Shop, Tops Friendly Markets.
Sun, Sep 7, NYC Century, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W. 26th St.,
Ste 1002, New York NY 10001, tel: 212 629-8080, www.nyccentury.org,
info@transalt.org. Dist: 15/35/55/75/100 mi. Benefits: Transportation Alternatives'
advocacy programs for bicycling, walking and sensible transportation. Reg: opens 3/1/08;
fees: vary with when and how you register. Show ups are welcome but pre-reg. is preferred.
No pledges required. Start: 6 AM, 110th St. & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. (inside
Central Park) Manhattan NY. Notes: the best way to see all of NYC! Fully stocked rest
stops; safety marshals; sag support; t-shirts & water bottles at finish line festival.
Fri-Sat, Sep 12-13, Highlander Cycle Tour, Highlander Cycle Tour, 75
Misty Pine Rd., Fairport NY 14450, tel: 585 223-7382, www.highlandercycletour.com,
webmaster@highlandercycletour.com. Dist: Fri. night Prologue Time Trial, 5 mi. finishing
on top of Gannett Hill. Sat.: 2x100 mi. centuries; 100 km.; 35 mi., rolling hills; 40 km.,
MTB off road. Benefits: the South Bristol Historical Society, local parks & rec.
agencies. Reg: begins April 1, 2008. No pledges. Donations accepted & appreciated.
Show ups are welcome. Reg. forms on web site. Start: Fri., 5:00 PM; Sat., 7:00 AM; Bristol
Mt. Ski Resort, Rt. 64, S. Bristol NY/Canandaigua NY. Notes: Challenging course: 10 major
climbs (10,000 ft. w/ 8 climbs of 1-2 mi. at grades between 9-22%). 40 km. off road
includes 7,000 ft. of climbing. Other century is rolling hills with 4000 ft. of climbs.
Prologue will finish at the top of a mountain. Various optional items for purchase,
including non-rider tickets for post ride dinner.
Fri-Sat, Sep 12-14, Historic Saratoga Cycling Weekend, Tri-State
Wheelers LLC, PO Box 809, Saratoga Springs NY 12866, tel: 518 584-3102,
www.newenglandadventure.com, tmcbike@aol.com. Dist: varies. Reg: fee: $429.00, 30 cyclists
only. Start: Saratoga Springs NY. Notes: All inclusive tour; motel/hotels/inns; full sag
support, etc.
Fri-Sun, Sep 12-14, Adirondack 540, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7
Pearl St., Schuylerville NY 12871, tel: 518 583-3708,
http://www.adkultracycling.com/adk540/index.htm, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 544 (RAAM
qualifier)/408/272/136 mi. Benefits: bicyclist. Reg: fee, tba. No pledges. All fees and
donations are due at registration. Show ups/bike ups are welcome to join the event. Start:
TBA. Notes: RAAM rules apply; including no drafting.
Sat, Sep 13, AIDS Ride for Life, Southern Tier AIDS
Program, 501 S. Meadow St., Ithaca NY 14850, tel: 607 272-4098, fax: 607 272-0079,
www.aidsrideforlife.org, info@stapinc.org. Dist.: 50/85/100 mi. Benefits: HIV/AIDS
services provided by the Southern Tier AIDS Program. Reg: $20.00 by 5/15/08; $30.00 by
8/15/08; $40.00, 8/15-9/13/08; + $300-500.00 pledges; online reg. form & payment
methods. Start: 6:00 AM, Ithaca NY. Notes: sag support, celebration & prizes. 10th
year of the "AIDS Ride for Life." The route follows Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway, a
gorgeous route. In 2007, we raised $250,000. Sponsors: Excellus, Iron Design, CSP
Management, Cayuga Ithaca Optical Service, Ithaca Times, Cayuga Radio Group.
Sat, Sep 13, Grafton Rocks! MtB Fest, Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club,
Albany NY, www.webmhcc.org.
Sun, Sep 14, Golden Apple Bicycle Tour, Westchester Cycle Club,
PO Box 114, White Plains NY 10603, tel: 888 777-8229, www.westchestercycleclub.org/goldenapple.php,
goldenapple@wetchestercycleclub.org. Dist: 25/50/75/100/125, self-paced. Benefits: Friends
of Karen (local charity for terminally ill children) & the New York Bicycling
Coalition. Reg: $25.00 by 9/3/08; $35.00, 9/4-day of the Golden Apple; very clear,
efficient & reliable reg. system of on-line click through & pdf form for mail ins;
Pay Pal for payment. Go to the web site & then to reg. paragraph & page. Ride ins,
drive ins, walk ins are welcome to ride with us. Start: 7:00-10:00 AM (self-paced),
MetroNorth Station, Golden's Bridge NY. Notes: riders MUST wear certified helmets; sag
support; lunch; maps; food stops, cue sheets; marked route; smiling is required.
Self-paced tour, not a race.
Sun, Sep 14, Nancy Morgenstern Memorial Bear Mountain Fall Classic,
Century Road Club Assn., PO Box 360, Planetarium Station, New York NY 10024, www.crca.net,
openracing@crca.net. Dist: 14 mi. loop with rolling hills; dist. by cat, pro/1/2/3, 98
mi.; 3, 70 mi.; 4, 56 mi. Reg: fee varies by category, $20-35.00; pre-reg only; reg. form
at web site; on line reg preferred; USCF lic. required. Start: 10:00 AM, Lake Welch
Recreation Area, Harriman St. Pk. Directions on web site. Notes: ANSI approved helmet,
required. Course roadway is open to cars but traffic is light. Good roadway surface.
Men's, Women's category races & LAJORS event for 15-20 yr. olds. Parking only at Lake
Welch parking area in the St. Park.
Sun, Sep 14, Orange County Country Roads Bicycle Tour, Orange
County Bicycle Club, PO Box 122, Warwick NY 10990, tel: 845 351-5067,
www.ocbicycleclub.org, countryroads@ocbicycleclub.org. Dist: 2/20/25/45/62 mi. + kids'
rides. Benefits: Orange County Land Trust; Sanctuary for Animals. Reg: $35.00; $30.00 by
9/7/08; no pledges; show ups/bike ups, come ride with us! Start: 7-11:00 AM, staggered
starts by dist, Warwick H. S., Sanfordville Rd., Warwick NY. Notes: marked rtes;
sag/mechanical support; stocked rest stops; bicycle displays; BBQ lunch as part of reg
fee; a few silly jokes; and farm animals from here and there; local lodgings on web site.
Wed, Sep 17, ESG for the Physically Challenged - Syracuse, NYS
Off. of Pks., Rec. & Hist. Pres., SUNY Brockport, 350 New Campus Dr., Brockport NY
14420, tel: 585 395-5620, fax: 585 395-2310, www.empirestategames.org,
susan.maxwell@oprhp.state.ny.us, Dist: 40/80 meters, power wheel chair. Benefits:
participant. Reg. info.: events are open with no qualifying competition or previous
experience required. Current NYS Drivers License, Current NYS Non-Driver Photo ID or
current high school/Jr high school photo ID. College ID cards do not prove NYS Residency.
Notes: Athletes receive a ESG uniform, medals & more.
Sat, Sep 20, Race With the Wind, Lewis County Chamber of
Commerce, 7383-C Utica Blvd., Lowville NY 13367, tel: 315 376-2213,
www.lewiscountychamber.org, info@lewiscountychamber.org. Dist: 50 mi. mtb race/12 mi.
family ride. Reg: day of event, $35.00; by Sep 1, $30.00; by Aug 8, $25.00; on site reg,
9:00 AM. Start: reg 9:00 AM, race start, 10:00 AM; family ride, 10:30 AM. Notes: a 50 mile
MtB race & 12 mi. family ride on the beautiful and rural Tug Hill Plateau of the
Adirondack Mts. overlooking Lake Ontario.
Sat-Fri, Sep 20-26, Finger Lakes Fall Frolic, In Motion Events,
Box 192, Cayuga NY 13034, tel: 315 406-6213, fax: 315 255-0153, www.inmotionevents.net,
inmotionevents@aol.com. Dist.: 300 mi. Benefits: bicyclist. Reg: fee: $640.00; pre-reg.
only. no show ups. Start: Keuka Lake St. Pk., Keuka Park NY. Notes: six days riding in the
beautiful Finger Lakes Region of NY State; camping at St. Pks. each night.
Fri-Sun, Sep 26-28, Braking the Cycle Presented by Tylenol®
PM, Global Impact Productions, 27 W. 26th St., Ste. 402, New York NY 10001, tel: 212
989-1111, fax: 212 807-1853, www.brakingthecycle.org, bstrasser@globalimpactpro.com. Dist:
275 mi./3 days, Gettysburg PA to Manhattan NY. Benefits: the HIV/AIDS services of NYC's
LGBT Center. Reg: $85.00 + pledges; limited to 140 riders. Start: TBA. Notes: fully
supported, 3-day, gorgeous ride from Gettysburg PA to NYC. Hotels have proven to be more
cost effective, not to mention more comfortable; no camping. In its first five years
Braking the cycle has sent over 1.3 million dollars to suport HIV/AIDS services at the
Center. Sponsors: Tylenol® PM, Global Impact Productions, Paceline's Chamois Butt'r,
Brooklyn Brewery, Showtime, The Advocate Magazine, HX Media, Black Watch Productions,
Roche.
Fri-Sun, Sep 26-28, The Dutch East India Company Tour, American
Heritage Bicycle Tours, 13 B Woodcliffe Dr., Clifton Park NY 12065, tel: 518 373-0988,
www.americanheritagebicycletours.com, kyle@americanheritagebicycletours.com. Dist. 50 mi.
Reg: $500.00 per person, pre-reg. by 8/16/08; no show ups. Start: Friday afternoon,
Corning Preserve dock, replica ship the Halfmoon, Albany NY. Notes: flat to rolling hills
terrain; feature a tour of a full size replica of Henry Hudson's ship, the Halfmoon and of
the Schenectady NY historic stockade district.
Sun, Sep 28, Twin Lights Ride, Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave., Rm.
101, New York NY 10025, tel.: 212 932-2453, fax: 212 932-3206, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Dist.:
15-100 mi., various options. Benefits: Lance Armstrong Foundation and The Wellness
Community. Reg. info.: See web site for information. Bike ups on day of the ride, hey come
on along! No pledges. Start: 7:30 AM, Highlands, New Jersey. Notes: Pre-reg. preferred.
SAG. rest area with plenty of fruit, drinks, etc. Festival at the end of the Ride.
Distances & routes are varied; short and all day tours of New Jersey coastal and
highlands village areas.
Sun-Thu, Sep 28-Oct 2, Lake Champlain Bikeway Fall Foliage Tour,
Tri-State Wheelers LLC, PO Box 809, Saratoga Springs NY 12866, tel: 518 584-3102
www.newenglandadventure.com, tmcbike@aol.com. Dist: 182 mi. Reg: fee: $975.00; 30 riders
only. Start: Burlington VT. Notes: international route around Lake Champlain, including
New York, Vermont, & Quebec. All inclusive tour; motel/hotels/inns; full sag support,
etc.
Sun, Oct 5, Bike MS Traffic Free NYC 2008, National Multiple
Sclerosis Society, NYC Chapter, 733 3rd Ave., 3rd fl., New York NY 10017, tel: 212
463-9791, fax: 212 986-7981, www.bikeMSnyc.org, bikeMS@msnyc.org. Dist.: 30/60/100 mi.
Benefits: New Yorkers impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. Reg: fee + min. pledges. Notes:
traffic free bicycling in NYC's ethnic & historic neighborhoods.
Sun, Oct 5, Sweat N' Fall Century, Outside Adventures,
Clifton Park NY tel: 518 847-2419, www.outsideadventures.net,
hikebikerunoutside@yahoo.com. Dist: 62/100. Reg: $20.00 at event. Start: 8:00 AM,
Niskayuna NY.
Sun, Oct 5, Chain Stretcher: Campmor H2H Series, Westchester
Mountain Bike Assn., PO Box 95, Compound NY 10517, tel.: 845 778-6604, www.wmba.org,
wmbarace@yahoo.com. Dist: by category. Reg: on line; at race site; by category. Start:
Sponsors: Campmor, Hammer Nutrition.
Sun, Oct 12, Tour de Foliage, Dysautonomia Foundation, Inc., 315
W. 39th St., Ste. 701, New York NY 10018, tel: 212 279-1066, www.fdcycletour.org,
info@fdcycletour.org. Dist: 25/50 mi. Benefits: The Familial Dysautonomia Foundation. Reg:
$35.00 + pledges. Show ups/bike ups come and join us. Start: 8:00 AM, Pace Univ.,
Pleasantville NY. Notes: sag, food stops & lunch.
Fri-Sat, Oct 17-18, ESG for the Physically Challenged - Brockport,
NYS Off. of Pks., Rec. & Hist. Pres., SUNY Brockport, 350 New Campus Dr., Brockport NY
14420, tel: 585 395-5620, fax: 585 395-2310, www.empirestategames.org,
susan.maxwell@oprhp.state.ny.us, Dist: 40/80 meters, power wheel chair. Benefits:
participant. Reg: events are open with no qualifying competition or previous experience
required. Current NYS Drivers License, Current NYS Non-Driver Photo ID or current high
school/Jr high school photo ID. College ID cards do not prove NYS Residency. Notes:
Athletes receive a ESG uniform, medals & more.
Sat, Oct 18, Syracuse Grand Prix Cyclocross & OCC Cross Race,
Onondaga Cycling Club, PO Box 6307, Teall Station, Syracuse NY 13217, tel: 315 682-7841,
www.onondagacyclingclub.org, info@onondagacyclingclub.org, Dist: cyclocross circuit: men
open, 60 min; women open, juniors, women & men masters, 45 min. Benefits: bicyclist.
Reg: prior to or at OCC web site or at www.mac.com/steve.edgar/Cross/Series.html. Start:
11-12:00 AM, Onondaga Lake Pk., Long Branch area, Syracuse NY.
Sun, Oct 19, Tour de Bronx, Transportation Alternatives, the
Bronx Borough President and the Bronx Tourism Council; 127 W. 26th St., Ste. 1002, New
York NY 10001, tel: 212 629-8080, www.tourdebronx.org, info@transalt.org. Dist: 25/40 mi.
Benefits: advocating for bicycling in NYC. Reg: on line, no fee, no pledges, free. Show
ups, O. K. Info. in Spanish on web site. Start: check web site. Sponsors: Transportation
Alternatives, the Bronx Borough President and the Bronx Tourism Council. 2009 Date:
October 18, 2009.
Sun, Nov 11, Tour de Round Abouts, NYBC, Albany NY,
www.nybc.net, nybc@nybc.net. Dist: 25 mi. Benefits: bicyclist. Reg info: Show up! Civil
War Monument Washington Pk. Henry Johnson Blvd. & State St. Notes: Indian Ladder farm
is Open. they don't have a Round About, but they do have doughnuts which are round! We
will have a leader and a sweep. Helmets required.
Sun, Nov 23, Sweat N' Ice Century, Outside Adventures,
Clifton Park NY tel: 518 847-2419, www.outsideadventures.net,
hikebikerunoutside@yahoo.com. Dist: 100. Reg: $20.00 at event. Start: 8:00 AM, Clifton
Park NY.
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2008 NYS Bicycling Events
Accomplished
Sat, Feb 2, Cycle for Hope Spinathon, Camp Good Days &
Special Times/Golisano Children’s Hospital, 1332 Pittsford Mendon Rd., PO Box 665,
Mendon NY 14506, tel: 585 624-5555, www.cycleforhope.org, on line form, Dist: Spinning as
many miles as possible.
Sun, Mar 9, VeloCity NYC 2008 Tour, CycleHawk.com, New York NY 10036,
www.cyclehawk.com, info@cyclehawk.com. Dist: Matched Sprints, Miss & Out, Team
Pursuit. Reg: On line at web site, only.
Sat, Mar 15, Grant's Tomb Criterium, Columbia University Cycling Team,
c/o Dep't of Physical Education, 332 Dodge Physical Fitness Ctr., New York NY 10027,
www.columbiabikeracing.com, grantstombcriterium@gmail.com. Dist: Time on a 1.25 criterium
course around Grant's Tomb: women's 1/2/3/4, 40 minutes; men's 3/4 , 50 min.; men's P/1/2
60 min.
Sun, Mar 30, Bicycle Swap & Flea Market, WNYMBA,
www.wnymba.org, Jerrine95@aol.com, (716 632 1344) or Rogeramjet@roadrunner.com. Reg info:
free. Bring your stuff! See web site for reserving bike shop & other commercial
booth/table/corral space.
Sun, Mar 30, Saratoga Brevet Series, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7
Pearl St., Schuylerville NY 12871, tel: 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com,
john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: depending upon dist. loops around Great Sacandaga Lake,
200 & 300 km; time llimits vary with dist.
Sun, Apr 6, Rollapalooza, Bethlehem Area YMCA, 900
Delaware Ave., Delmar NY 12054, tel: 518 439-4394x1409, www.cdymca.org, lruud@cdymca.org.
Dist: 3 hr. indoor spin on road bikes & trainers.
Fri-Sat, Apr 11-12, Copake Bicycle Auction & Swap Meet,
Copake Auction, 266 Rte. 7A, Copake NY 12516, tel: 518 329-1142, www.copakeauction.com,
info@copakeauction.com. Reg info: Free admission for buyers. Swap meet vendor fee: $20.00.
Sat, Apr 12, Munnsville Brevet, Onondaga Cycling Club, 5137
Glass Factory Rd., Munnsville NY 13409, tel: 315 684-7280, www.distancerider.net. Dist:
125 mi.
Sat, Apr 19, Tour of the Battenkill: The Hell of the North, Farm Team
Cycling, 51 Coila Rd., Cambridge NY 12816, tel.: 518 275-6185, www.battenkillroubaix.com,
promoter@battenkillroubaix.com. Dist.: 55 mi./Jrs. 12 mi.
Sat, Apr 26, Blessing of the Bicyclists inside the Cathedral of St.
John the Divine, Bicycle Shows U.S., PO Box 37, Yulan NY 12792, tel: 845 557-6231,
http://www.nycbicycleshow.com/BlessingoftheBikes/Home%20Page.html,
glen@blessingofthebikes.com. Dist: 5/10/25/45/65 mi.
Sun, Apr 27, Nassau to Suffolk Bicycle Challenge, North Shore Kiwanis,
6 Orchard Ln, Sea Cliff NY 11579, tel: 516 671-0480, http://www.n2sbc.org/,
heydeo@gmail.com. Dist.: 100 k ride; 25/62.5/50 mi. loop on 4 courses.
Sun, Apr 27, Binghamton Circuit Race, Tioga Velo Club,
Binghamton NY, http://www.tiogavelo.com,
info@tiogavelo.com. Dist: Circuit race. 1.6 mi. loop. 20-30 mi. each race depending on the
category of the cyclist. Very spectator friendly.
Sat, May 3, ESG Adirondack Region Cycling Qualifying Races,
Empire State Games, 521 Glen Ave., Scotia NY 12302, tel: 518 393-8622 (9 AM-7PM only).
www.empirestategames.org. Dist: individual time trial, road race, criterium, four man team
time trial.
Sun, May 4, Commerce Bank Five Boro Bike Tour, Bike New York, 891
Amsterdam Ave., Rm. 101, New York NY 10025, tel: 212 932-2453, www.BikeNewYork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Dist: 42
mi.
Sun, May 4, ESG Long Island NY Cycling Qualifying Races, The
Kreb Cycle, 10 Bell St., Bellport NY 11713, tel: 631 286-1829, www.krebcycle.com or
www.empirestategames.org, Info@KrebCycle.com. Dist: mens only on 5/4/08, points race;
men’s & women’s qualifiers also on 6/22/08.
The Erie Canal Bicyclist & Hiker
Tour Guide is the definitive bicycle tour guide for bicycling the entire
Canalway Trail; the
route along Lake Champlain all the way to Montréal; and along the Hudson R. to NYC.
NYS Events Events in
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Events in Other States &
Provinces
We will list major bicycling events in neighboring States or Provinces;
and are sent to us on the events listing form. A link to each of the Great Lakes States'
and Ontario Province's bicycling organizations are on this page.
Connecticut 2008 Major Bicycling Events
Sun, May 18, Bloomin' Metric 2008, Sound Cyclists
Bicycle Club, PO Box 3323, Westport CT 06880, www.soundcyclists.com/Bloomin.htm,
bloominmetric08@optonline.net. Dist: 25/47/63 mi.; 40/75/100 km. Benefits: Fairfield
County CT Safe Kids Program, a non-profit agency designed to reduce the incidences of
unintentional childhood injuries and accidents. Reg info: fee, $25.00-$40.00, depending
upon date of pre-reg. $15.00, children under 16. No pledges. Start: 7-9:00 AM, for all
routes, at Calf Pasture Beach, East Norwalk CT. Show ups, OK & encouraged to join us.
Rain or shine. Notes: start is conveniently located near MNRR East Norwalk stop & I-95
Exit 16. Helmets (ANSI/SNELL/CPSC approved) required & must be ck'ed at reg. desk.
Strict adherence to cyclist's rules of the road. Cue sheets, marked route, sag &
mechanical support, H2O, food, & restrooms available.
Sun, Jun 8, Tour de Cure - North Haven CT, American Diabetes
Association, 306 Industrial Park Rd, Ste 105, Middletown CT 06457, tel: 203 639-0385x3533,
fax: 860 632-5098, www.diabetes.org/tour,
jmacfarlane@diabetes.org. Dist: 10/25/50/100 km. & 100 mi. Benefits: diabetes
programs, research advocacy and education. Reg: $15.00 + $150.00 pledges; pre-reg by
6/3/08. Show ups, OK. Start: Gateway Community College. Sponsors: AT&T, Gold's Gym,
Johnson & Johnson, Valero, Dignity Memorial, Berlin Bike, Cycling Concepts, North
Haven Bike, Pedal Power, Ski Market, Suburban Sports, Crystal Rock Bottled Water, Dunkin'
Donuts, Subway, Electrical Wholesalers, Sikorsky, Ryder, NBC 30, Country WWYZ-FM 92.5, Joe
D'Ambrosia, Trail of Terror, other sponsors: 2009 Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009.
Connecticut 2008 Bicycling Events: Accomplished
Sun, Mar 2, Spin Odyssey, Spin Odyssey, PO Box 457, Westport CT
06881, http://spinodyssey.org/, info@spinodysey.org, Dist: 3/6 hours spinning. Sponsors:
Star Trac, Newtek Business Services, Fitness & Tennis Club, Wild Oats Markets,
Cablevision, Lancome Paris.
Delaware 2008 Major Bicycling Events
Delaware 2008 Major Bicycling Events, Accomplished
Illinois 2008 Major Bicycling Events League of Illinois Bicyclists: http://www.bikelib.org
Illinois 2008 Major Bicycling Events, Accomplished
Indiana 2008 Major Bicycling Events Indiana Bicycle Coalition: http://www.bicycleindiana.org
Maryland 2008 Major Bicycling Events
Massachusetts 2008 Major Bicycling Events
Michigan 2008 Major Bicycling Events League of Michigan Bicyclists: http://www.LMB.org
Wed, May 21, Ride of Silence, Ride of Silence, Grand Rapids MI
49501, tel: 616 389-3552, www.rideofsilence.org, Mark.Haggar@rideofsilence.org. Dist: 11
mi. Benefits: bicyclists' rights. Reg info: free. Start: 7:00 PM, Riverside Pk. on Monroe
Ave., Grand Rapids MI. Notes: Join bicyclists worldwide in a free 10-12 mi. (20km.)
silent-slow paced ride honoring fellow bicyclists who have been injured or killed by
motorists while bicycling; to raise awareness that bicyclists have the same rights as
motorists; that motorists need to be aware of bicyclists; and that motorists must Share
the Road.
Minnesota 2008 Major Bicycling Events Minnesota Bicycle & Pedestrian
Alliance: http://www.bikeped.org
New Jersey 2008 Major Bicycling Events
Sun, Jun 8, George Washington Bridge Challenge: 21st Annual, Am.
Cancer Soc, 20 Mercer St., Hackensack NJ 07601, tel: 201 457-3418x2221,
http://community.acsevents.org/gwbchallenge, danielle.oviedo@cancer.org. Dist:
4/10/25/33/66 mi. Benefits: the fight against cancer. Reg: on line reg; $100.00 in pledges
to receive a t-shirt. Start: 7 AM, George Washington Bridge Plaza South, Fort Lee NJ.
Notes: after crossing the world¹s most traveled bridge, participants take the challenge
of one of several courses, post GWB Challenge picnic. Sponsors: Market Basket, Bergen
Health & Life Magazine, & Quest.
Sat, Jun 14, Ride for Autism Presented by BGC Partners, Ride for
Autism, Inc. 522 Highway 9, #189, Manalapan NJ 07726, tel.: 732 521-2722, fax: 732
521-2722, www.ride4autism.org, ride4autism@comcast.net. Dist: 7/15/25/35/50/62/100 mi.
Benefits: New Jersey Ctr. for Outreach & Services for the Autism Community (COSAC).
Reg: $40.00, pre-reg. by 5/14/08; no pledges; show ups ok. Start: reg., 6:30 AM; various
ride start times from 7 AM, Brookdale Community College, LIncroft NJ. Sponsors: BGC
Partners.
New Jersey 2008 Major Bicycling Events, Accomplished
New Hampshire 2008 Major Bicycling Events
New Hampshire 2008 Major Bicycling Events, Accomplished
North Carolina 2008 Major Bicycling Events
North Carolina 2008 Major Bicycling Events, Accomplished
Ohio 2008 Major Bicycling Events Ohio Bicycle Federation: http://www.ohiobike.org
Sun, Aug 3, Morning Glory Ride 2008, Sierra Club,
www.morninggloryride.com, chair@morninggloryride.com. Dist: 5/17/25. Benefits: Sierra
Club. Reg info: $45.00, adults; $120.00, families. Start: 4:30 AM, Yeatman's Cove,
Cincinnati OH. Notes: show ups, come & ride with us; this is a family-friendly ride
through downtown & some of Cincinnati's loveliest neighborhoods; it ends with a hot
catered breakfast by the Ohio River.
Ohio 2008 Major Bicycling Events, Accomplished
Ontario, Canada 2008 Major Bicycling Events
Ontario, Canada 2008 Major Bicycling Events, Accomplished
Pennsylvania 2008 Major Bicycling Events No central compilation of
bicycling events.
Pennsylvania 2008 Major Bicycling Events, Accomplished
Québec 2008 Major Bicycling Events
Vermont 2008 Major Bicycling Events
Sun-Thu, Jul 6-10, Lake Champlain Bikeway Spring Tour, Tri-State
Wheelers LLC, PO Box 809, Saratoga Springs NY 12866, tel: 518 584-3102,
www.newenglandadventure.com, tmcbike@aol.com. Dist.: 182 mi. Reg: fee: $975.00; 30 riders
only. Start: Burlington VT. Notes: international route around Lake Champlain, including
New York, Vermont, & Quebec. All inclusive tour; motel/hotels/inns; full sag support,
etc.
Sun-Thu, Sep 28-Oct 2, Lake Champlain Bikeway Fall Foliage Tour, Tri-State Wheelers
LLC, PO Box 809, Saratoga Springs NY 12866, tel: 518 584-3102 www.newenglandadventure.com,
tmcbike@aol.com. Dist: 182 mi. Reg: fee: $975.00; 30 riders only. Start: Burlington VT.
Notes: international route around Lake Champlain, including New York, Vermont, &
Quebec. All inclusive tour; motel/hotels/inns; full sag support, etc.
Sun-Thu, Aug 10-14, 13th Annual Summer Vermont Roundabout Tour,
Tri-State Wheelers LLC, PO Box 809, Saratoga Springs NY 12866, tel: 518 584-3102,
www.newenglandadventure.com, tmcbike@aol.com. Dist: 160-225 mi. Reg: fee: $975.00; 30
riders only. Start: Grafton VT. Notes: All inclusive tour; motel/hotels/inns; full sag
support, etc.
Vermont 2008 Major Bicycling Events, Accomplished
Wisconsin 2008 Major Bicycling Events Bicycle Federation of
Wisconsin: http://www.bfw.org
Sat, May 10, Oostburg Christian School Unity Ride 2008, Oostburg
Christian School, 22 S. 6th St., Oostburg WI 53070, tel: 920 918-3882,
www.oostburgchristian.com/unityride.cfm, ocsunityride@verizon.net. Dist: 10/15/35/60/100
mi. Benefits: Oostburg Christian School. Reg: $35.00, indiv; $60.00, family. Prizes are
based on amount raised, pre-reg date for prizes, 4/27/08. Show ups, OK. Start: 7-10:00 AM,
varies with dist., Oostburg Christian School, Oostburg WI. Notes: rest stops, picturesque
country cycling. Prizes for pledges.
Wisconsin 2008 Major Bicycling Events, Accomplished
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