Aug 10-15, Tue-Sun, Great Hudson Valley Pedal, PTNY, 29 Elk St, Albany NY 12207, 518 434-1583, www.ptny.org, hudsontour@ptny.org. Dist: 200 mi. Reg: fee, tba; camping tour; no show ups. Notes: a 6 day camping tour from Albany to NYC along the Hudson River Valley.

Aug 14, Sun, Adirondack Spintacular, Adirondack Spintacular, PO Box 11, Mayfield NY 12117, 518 863-8998, www.adirondackspintacular.com, carol@adirondackspintacular.com. Dist: 6/12 mi. Reg: $25.00, adult; $10.00, children; $60.00, family; $15.00, BBQ only; indivdual reg fee waived w/$50.00 in sponsor donations. Start: 8:30-9:30 AM, Mayfield Fairgrounds, School St, Mayfield NY. Notes: walking, running, & wheelchair activities; helmets required; no dogs, roller blades, skateboards, or motorized vehicles. Awards for top finishers. BBQ & silent auction.

Aug 15, Sun, Campmor H2H-Hudson to Highlands-Mtb Race Series: Taconic-Hereford MUA, Coordinator: Team Bulldog, NY www.h2hrace.com, brian@teambulldog.com. Dist: various mtb events by cat. Reg: 9 different races in the series; 3 in NYS, 6 in NJ; reg by cat men, women, jrs; see individual event reg info; link to on line reg form. Start: Taconic-Hereford MUA, Pleasant Valley NY (see fatsinthecats.com for directions to race) by cat; see each race description. Notes: USA Cycling lic; ANSI approved helmet required.

Aug 15, Sun, ididaride! Adirondack Bike Tour, Adirondack Mountain Club, 814 Goggins Rd, Lake George NY 12845, tel: 518 668-4447x14, www.adk.org, deb@adk.org, hilary@adk.org. Dist: 20/75 mi. Reg: $75.00, non-member; $65.00, members; on line form. Start: 8:30 AM, North Creek Ski Bowl, North Creek NY. Notes: 75-mile loop beginning and ending in North Creek NY; terrain, beautiful central Adirondacks Mts; rest stops, sag, mobile mechanical support; après-ride party w/ food, drink, prizes, & music.

Aug 15, Sun, Suicide 6: 6 Hour Endurance MTB Race, Suicide Six, c/o Commodore Plastics, 26 Maple Ave, Bloomfield NY 14469, 585 657-7777x223, www.parkavebike.com, c.gallagher@commodoresolutions.com. Dist: 8 mi 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. Download on line form from web site. Start: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, 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.

Aug 16-19, Mon- Thu, Empire State AIDS Ride, Day2 Inc, PO Box 26, Piermont NY 10968, 917 817-5775,www.empirestateaidsride.org, day2inc@aol.com. Dist: 340 mi., New York City to Washington DC. Reg: $150.00, reg fee + $3,000 in pledges to participate; no show ups. Start: 8:00 AM, Wall St at Pier 11, New York NY.

Aug 18-22, Wed-Sun, AIDS Red Ribbon Ride, AIDS Care Inc, 259 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY 14607, 585 210-4183, www.aidsredribbonride.org, JDavis@acRochester.org, Dist: 20/50/100 mi one day options; 420 mi five day option. Reg: $15.00 + $300.00 in pledges; on line reg form. Start: 7:30 AM, Genesee Valley Park, Rochester NY. Notes: All ability levels welcome from family riders to hard core cyclists; full support w/rte cue sheets, rd marking, sag wagon, bike mechanics, stocked rest stops; continental breakfast, healthy lunch, huge dinner party w/awards ceremony. Sponsors: Bike Zone, Hook s one productions, MVP Health Care.

Aug 21, Sat, Mengoni Grand Prix, Century Road Club Assn, PO Box 348, New York NY 10113, www.crca.net, openracing@crca.net. Dist: 6 mi rolling circuit; dist by cat, men cat 4, 36 mi; men jrs/espoirs, 30 mi; women cat 3/4/jr girls, 24 mi. Reg: fee varies by cat; NO day of race registration; on line onlyUSCF lic. required. Start: 6:30 AM, Central Pk East Dr at 79th St, New York NY. Notes: ANSI approved helmet, required; course roadway is open to cars but traffic is light.

Aug 21, Sat, Shoreham BMX: NYS BMX Series, Empire BMX, 536 Little York Rd, Cobleskill NY 12043, www.nybmx.org, rah889195@yahoo.com. Dist: by cat. Reg: $20.00, for all qualifier events; pre reg preferred; form on line, see rules; National BMX League lic necessary & available; show ups, O. K. Start: 9:00-11:00 AM; 1st gate drop; check each event's web site.

Aug 21-22, Sat-Sun, Pre-World Cup Event, Plattekill Bike Park, 469 Plattekill Mountain Rd, Roxbury NY 12474, tel: 607 326-3500, www.plattekill.com, info@plattekill.com. Dist: see web site for details. Reg: see web site for details. Start: tba.

Aug 21, Sat, Tour de Schenectady, Schenectady Cancer Foundation, 1112 Avon Rd, Schenectady NY 12308, www.schenectadycancerfoundation.org/events.html, info@schenectadycancerfoundation.org. Dist: 55/16 mi. + mtb & kids. Reg: $30.00 + $50.00 in donations/pledges; on line reg; show ups, O. K. Start: 7:00 AM, Central Park, Schenectady NY.

Aug 22, Sun, CanAm Century Ride 2010, Niagara Frontier Bicycle Club, c/o Dennis Powell, 1031 Tonawanda Creek Rd, Amherst NY 14228, 716 837-0089, www.canamride.com, info@canamride.com. Dist: 35/62/100 mi. Reg: $70.00, ride weekend; $45.00, after 7/24/10; $35.00, before 7/24/10; on line form; 300 riders limit; for cross border rides; show ups, O. K only if space is available. Start: 7:00 AM, 100 mi; 9:00 AM, 62 mi; 35 mi city ride; all from Fontana Boat House (designed by Frank Lloyd Wright,) Corral Dr, Buffalo NY. Notes: 35 mi city ride does not cross the border; proper border documents are necessary (passport plus a photo id or an approved enhanced driver's license; catered rest stops; post-ride picnic.

Aug 22, Sat, Lou Maltese Memorial NYC Team Invitational, Century Road Club Assn, PO Box 348, New York NY 10113, www.crca.net, openracing@crca.net. Dist: 6 mi rolling circuit; dist by cat, men cat 4, 36 mi; men jrs/espoirs, 30 mi; women cat 3/4/jr girls, 24 mi. Reg: fee varies by cat; NO day of race registration; reg form link on line; on line reg preferred; USCF lic. required. Start: 6:00 AM, Central Pk East Dr at 79th St, New York NY. Notes: ANSI approved helmet, required; course roadway is open to cars, traffic is light.

Aug 22, Sun, Way North Century, Adirondack Cycling Team, 91 Hammond Ln, Plattsburgh NY 12901, 518 563-7620, www.adirondackcyclingteam.com, tgryger@plattsburghdentalgroup.com. Dist: 100 mi. Reg: $30.00; $25.00, by 7/1/10. Start: TBA. Sponsors: Wooden Ski & Wheel, Viking Ski & Cycle, Gioiosa Liquor Store, Hampton Inn & Suites Plattsburgh, Microtel Inns & Suites Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh Dental Group, ADK Dental Laboratory,

Aug 18-22, Wed-Sun, AIDS Red Ribbon Ride, AIDS Care Inc, 259 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY 14607, 585 210-4183, www.aidsredribbonride.org, jdavis@acrochester.org, Dist: 20/50/100 mi one day options; 420 mi five day option. Reg: $15.00 + $300.00 in pledges; on line reg form. Start: 7:30 AM, Genesee Valley Park, Rochester NY. Notes: All ability levels welcome from family riders to hard core cyclists; full support w/rte cue sheets, rd marking, sag wagon, bike mechanics, stocked rest stops; continental breakfast, healthy lunch, huge dinner party w/awards ceremony. Sponsors: Bike Zone, The Bachelor Forum, Hook-S-One Productions, MVP Health Care, Tibotec Therapeutics, Dick's Sporting Goods.

Aug 22, Sun, Tour de Farm: Saratoga Battlefield Landscapes, Agricultural Stewardship Assoc & Saratoga PLAN, 14 Main St, Greenwich NY 12834, tel: 518 692-7285, www.nycharities.org/events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=1766, meegan@agstewardship.org. Dist: 15/35 mi. Reg: $30.00, individual; $45.00, family; $25.00/$40.00, early bird reg by 8/15/10. Start: 9-10:00 AM, Hand Melon Farm, 533 Wilbur Ave, Greenwich NY.

Aug 26-29, Thu, Race the World, Windham World Cup Group, 61 State Route 296, Windham NY 12496, 518 943-3223, www.racewindham.com, tourism@discovergreene.com. Dist: # of laps by cat. Reg: on line at bike reg; fees by cat, UCI World Finals are being held at Windham at the same time as "Race the World" & uses the same course. Start: by 8:00-10:15 AM, Windham Resort, Windham NY. Notes: see web site & reg site. Sponsors: Shimano, Windham Chapter Catskills Mtb Club, Race the World Group, Greenetourism.com, Windham Mountain Resort, Windham Mountain Outfitters.

Aug 27-29, Fri-Sun, Flour City Hard Court Bike Polo Tournament, Flour City Hardcourt Polo, 933 University Ave, Rochester NY 14607, http://www.flourcityhardcourt.com/, Dist: polo chukkers. Sponsors: Aerospoke, Fiation U. S. A., girl.bike.dog, kong., Velocity, Freight Baggage San Francisco, All-City.

Aug 28, Sat, Pat Stratton Memorial Ride, Kiwanis of Saranac Lake, Saranac Lake NY tel: 518 891-1616, adkbuild@roadrunner.com. Dist: Kids/25/50/100 mi. Reg: $40-35.00, free for active military & law enforcement; show ups O. K. Start: 8:00 AM, Mt. Pisgah Lodge, Saranac Lake NY. Notes: t-shirts, bbq, home made pies, prizes. Sponsors: Placid Planet Bicycles, Scheefer's Adirondack Builders, Homeenergy Services, Rumble Carpentry, Wilkins Agency, Community Bank NA, Gladd Electric, H & M Steel, Stratton Plumbing & Heating, Flowering Meadow Nursery, Soleil Lumber, Schrader General Contracting, AdirondackCraft.com, Pietrosanto Insurance Agency, Community Bank NA, Wilkins Agency.

Aug 28-29, Sat-Sun, Chris Thater Memorial Criterium, 26th Annual, Broome County Stop-DWI Program, PO Box 1766, Binghamton NY 13902, 607 778-2056, www.bcstopdwi.com, bcstopdwi@co.broome.ny.us. Dist: Criterium. Reg: on line. Start: downtown Binghamton NY. Sponsors: Broome County STOP-DWI and Broome County Economic Development, Broome County STOP-DWI, Broome County Economic Development, Broome County, the City of Binghamton, American Honda Motor Co, Time Warner , WBNG-TV , Citadel Radio, Dick's Sporting Goods , Macy's, visit www.bcstopdwi.com for the complete list of 2009 sponsors.

Aug 29, Sun, The North Fork Century, Bicycle Shows U.S., 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, http://bicycleshows.us/, glen@bicycleshows.us. Reg: no reg or fees. Start: TBA. Notes: TBA.

Aug 29, Sun, Tour de Putnam, Putnam County Visitors Bureau, 110 Old Rt. 6, Bldg. 3, Carmel NY 10512, 845 225-0381, www.visitputnam.org, tourism@visitputnam.org. Dist: 15/30/50/75/100/MTB loops. Reg: $30.00, day of event; $25.00 pre-reg; online form; no pledges. Start: reg 7:30-9:00 AM Veteran's Mem. Pk., Gipsy Trail Rd., Kent NY. Notes/other information: 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; reg fee includes t-shirt & lunch.

Sep 3-6, Fri-Mon, New York Jewish Environmental Bike Ride, Hazon, 45 W 36th St 8th fl, New York NY 10018, 212 644-2332x304, www.newyorkride.org, nyride@hazon.org. Dist: 30/50/75/100 mi. (day 1); 30/60 mi. (day 2). Reg: $180.00-500.00+ fundraising min by rider cat; no show ups; no refunds. Start: Camp Kinder Ring, Hopewell Junction NY Notes: 2 day (Sat. & Sun.) Shabbat retreat at Camp Kinder Ring; sag support, luggage transport, Kosher meals.

Sep 5, Sun, Golden Apple Bicycle Tour, Westchester Cycle Club, PO Box 686, White Plains NY 10602, 914 721-6018, www.westchestercycleclub.org/goldenapple.php, on line contact email form. Dist: 25/50/75/100/125, self-paced. Reg: fee, tba, most likely ~$30.00; no refund; very clear, efficient & reliable reg system of on-line click throughs & pdf form for mail ins; Pay Pal for payment; bike ins/walkins & drive ins are welcome to participate and spectate! Start: 7:00-10:00 AM, MetroNorth Station, Golden's Bridge NY. Notes: the Golden Apple is the highlight of your 2010 "staycation" or return to the routine. Enjoy a great ride & fun party. Riders MUST wear certified helmets; sag support; lunch; maps; food stops, cue sheets; marked route; smiling is required; self-paced tour, not a race.

Sep 10-11, Fri-Sat, Highlander Cycle Tour, Highlander Cycle Tour, 75 Misty Pine Rd, Fairport NY 14450, 585 223-7382, www.highlandercycletour.com, webmaster@highlandercycletour.com. Dist: Fri afternoon, Team Time Trial (25 mi); 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. Reg: $45-75.00, fee dependent upon time of reg and number of events participating; online reg; reg opens 4/1/10; no pledges; show ups, OK, but on site reg with check or cash only. Start: Fri, 4:00 PM; Sat, 7:00 AM; Bristol Mt. Ski Resort, Rt 64, South Bristol NY near Canandaigua NY. Notes: challenging courses; 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. One century, rolling hills w/ 4000 ft of climbs; time trials finish at a mountain top. Sponsors: Geneva Bicycle Center, Pedaller's Bike Shop, Park Avenue Bike Shop, Full Moon Vista Bike Shop, The Bike Zone, Trailblazer's Bike & Sport, Mac's Bikes, Tri-Running & Walking, Terry Precision Cycling, Road ID, Bicycling Magazine, Mac 5 Bikes, Arbor Hill Wines, Chapeau Vitamin Water, Coca Cola, Montana Mills: A Great Harvest Bread Store, Wegman's, East Bloomfield Rotary Club, South Bristol Historical Society, G.W. Lisk, Bristol Mountain Resort, Bristol Harbour, Mastro Graphic Arts, New York Printing Systems, Drvalvo.com, Interlakes Oncology & Hematology PC, The Company Store, Innovative Edge Sports.

Sep 11, Sat, AIDS Ride for Life, Southern Tier AIDS Program, 501 S. Meadow St, Ithaca NY 14850, 888 206-2870, www.aidsrideforlife.org, kconrad@stapinc.org. Dist: 50/85/100 mi. Reg: $40.00, day of event or; $20.00 by 6/6/10; $30.00 by 7/31/10; + pledges, $300.00 min for 1st time participants; $500.00 for returnees; on line reg; no show ups. Start: 6:30 AM, Ithaca NY. Notes: sag support, celebration & prizes; rte follows Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway, a gorgeous route. Sponsors: Cayuga Ski & Cyclery, Boatyard Grill, Lama Real Estate, Iron Design, First Niagara, Crown Construction, Cayuga Radio Group, Ithaca Times, CSP Management, Ithaca Cayuga Optical, First Niagara, Cayuga Medical Center, Kinney Drugs, Guthrie, Arnot Health, Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Trumansburg Rotary, Lama Real Estate.

Sep 11, Sat, Higley Hundred, Friends of Higley Flow St Pk, 11 Barclay St, Potsdam NY 13676, 315 265-8117, www.higleyfriends.org, higleyfriends@gmail.com, Dist: 20/50/100 mi. Reg: $30.00, no pledges, no show ups. Start: 100 mi, 7:30, AM; 50 mi, 8:30 AM, beach at Higley Flow St Pk. Notes: rural road route through northern Adirondack Mts; shorter loops; cue sheet, map, SAG, picnic.

Sep 11-12, Sat-Sun, Bike MS©: Twin Forks Ride, National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Long Island Chapter, 40 Marcus Dr Ste 100, Melville NY 11747, 516 740-7227, www.nmssli.org, connectms@nmssli.org, Dist: 20/50/75 mi, Sat; 50/75 mi, Sun. Reg: $75.00 + $250.00 in pledges; on line reg form; show ups, O. K. Riders must be 17 old or older. Start: 6:30 AM, Sat, Elks Club, 1574605 County Rd 39, Southampton NY; Sun, Camp Quinpet, Shelter Island NY. Notes: There is no transportation back to Shelter Is after the ride; Sat & Sun meals for riders, no charge; guests & children over 5 may buy a meals.lodging for two day riders only at Camp Quinipet; non-cyclists make their own lodging space is limited.

Sep 11-12, Sat-Sun, Century Weekend, Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club, Albany NY 12203, 518 461-2060, www.webmhcc.org, jim@bikes5.com. Dist: 25/50/62/100 mi + mtb trail rides & more. Reg: TBA. on line form; no pledges; show ups are welcome to join us. Start: 8:00 AM, Saratoga Spa St Pk, Saratoga Springs NY. Notes: road & mtb trail rides; a fall tradition! Sponsors: Albany Massage Therapy, Downtube Bicycle Shop, Honest Weight Food Coop, Albany Massage Associates,

Sep 12, Sun, Catskill Century, Mid-Hudson Bicycle Club, c/o Gizzarelli, PO Box 1257, New Paltz NY 12561, tel: 845 532-3922, www.midhudsonbicycle.org, lgizz@hotmail.com. Dist: 6/20/50/100 mi. Reg: $20.00 by 9/1/10; $25.00, after 9/1/10; on line form; no pledges; show ups, come bicycle with us! Start: 7:00 AM, SUNY Ulster, Senate Gym, 491 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge NY; 6:30 AM, reg begins. Notes; stocked rest stops; t-shirts, extra charge; see the poster and brochure on the web site.

Sep 12, Sun, Camp Challenge Ride, Double H Ranch: A Hole in the Wall Camp, 97 Hidden Valley Rd, Lake Luzerne NY 12846, 518 696-5921, http://teamholeinthewall.org, kchecchia@doublehranch.org. Dist: 15/30/62 mi. Reg: $25.00+$250.00 fund raising committment; on line reg form; pre reg by 9/1/10. Notes: pre & post event parties; apparel; personal fund raising web page.

Sep 12, Sun, Campmor H2H-Hudson to Highlands-Mtb Race Series: Blue Mountain, Coordinator: Team Bulldog, NY www.h2hrace.com, brian@teambulldog.com. Dist: various mtb events by cat. Reg: 9 different races in the series; 3 in NYS, 6 in NJ; reg by cat men, women, jrs; see individual event reg info; link to on line reg form. Start: Blue Mountain Reservation, Welcher Ave, Peekskill NY (see web site for directions to race) by cat; see each race description. Notes: USA Cycling lic; ANSI approved helmet required.

Sep 12, Sun, Nancy Morgenstern Memorial Road Race, Century Road Club Assn, PO Box 348, New York NY 10113, www.crca.net, openracing@crca.net. Dist: 14 mi loop w/rolling hills; dist by cat, pro/1/2/3, 98 mi; cat 3, 70 mi; cat 4, 56 mi. Reg: fee varies by cat; NO day of race reg; reg form on line; USCF lic. required. Start: by cat 9:30 AM, Lake Welch Recreation Area, Harriman St Pk. Notes: approved helmet, required; course roadway is open to cars but traffic is light.

Sep 12, Sun, NYC Century Bike Tour, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W 26th St Ste 1002, New York NY 10001, 212 629-8080, www.nyccentury.org, info@transalt.org, Dist: 15/35/55/75/100 mi. at your pace. Reg: Fri, Sep 10th, reg closes; sliding scale reg fees: with membership see web site for details. No pledges; show ups/bike ups O. K. with day of event fee. Start: 6:00 AM, Harlem Meer inside Central Pk, 110th St & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd Manhattan NY.

Sep 12, Sun, Second Sight Bike-A-Thon Freedom Ride, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, 371 E Jericho Tpk, Smithtown NY 11787, 631 930-9057, www.guidedog.org, katherine@guidedog.org. Dist: 5/10/20/30/50/65 mi. Reg: no pledges; pre-reg by 8/20/10; ride ups/show ups, O. K. Start: 8:00 AM, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Campus, Smithtown NY. Notes: fully supported w/food & H2O stops; sag; medical assistance; cycling on Long Island's north shore. Sponsors: Suffolk Bike Riders Assn.

Sep 12, Sun, Upper Susquehanna Fall Century, Upper Susquehanna Pedallers & Paddlers, PO Box 505, Morris NY 13808, 607 263-5918, http://uspp.pbwiki.com, bicycle.bob@gmail.com. Dist: 100. Reg: $3.00, pre-reg, by 9/10/10 preferred (email Bob, no form needed); show up, pay the "huge" fee ($3.00), sign the waiver, & ride! can it be any easier? Start: course varies year to year; see last year's on the web site. Notes: something different for cyclists who like high mileage rides.

Sep 17, Fri, Ride for Missing Children: Finger Lakes, Natl Ctr for Missing & Exploited Children, 275 Lake Ave, Rochester NY 14608, 585 242-0900, www.rideformissingchildren.org, kaspenleiter@ncmec.org. Dist: 100 mi. Reg: on line form; $300.00 min. pledges. Sponsors: Walmart, Layer 8 Group, MVP Health Care.

Sep 17-19, Fri-Sun, Adirondack 540, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 136 mi./218 km./544 mi./875 km.; 53 hour time limit for full 544 mi. race. Reg: $75.-300.00, depending on event; reg online; no pledges; no show ups; lights needed. Start: Wilmington NY. Notes: 4 races in 1 weekend; 136 mi, 272 mi, 408 mi; & 544 mi qualifying race for Race Across America; all events are non drafting; held on a 136 mile loop; very hilly.

Sat, Sep 18, CNY BMX Championships, Empire BMX, 536 Little York Rd, Cobleskill NY 12043, www.nybmx.org, rah889195@yahoo.com. Dist: by cat. Reg: $35.00, for State Championship event; pre reg preferred; form on line, see rules; National BMX League lic necessary & available; show ups, O. K. Start: 9:00-11:00 AM; 1st gate drop; check each event's web site.

Sep 18-19, Sat-Sun, USAC NY State Championships, Plattekill Bike Park, 469 Plattekill Mountain Rd, Roxbury NY 12474, tel: 607 326-3500, www.plattekill.com, info@plattekill.com. Dist: see web site for details. Reg: see web site for details. Start: tba.

Sep 19, Sun, Race With the Wind, Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, 7383-C Utica Blvd, Lowville NY 13367, 315 376-2213, www.lewiscountychamber.org, info@lewiscountychamber.org. Dist: 50 mi. mtb race/12 mi. family ride. Reg: $35.00; $25.00 by 8/8/10; $30.00 by 9/1/10; show ups, O. K. Info at: lewiscountyrecreation.com, Start: 9:00 AM, day of event reg; 10:00 AM, race start; 10:30, AM, family ride; all at Tug Hill. Notes: a 50 mile mtb race on the beautiful and rural Tug Hill Plateau of the eastern Adirondacks overlooking Lake Ontario.

Sep 24, Fri, Ride for Missing Children: Greater Capital District, Natl Ctr for Missing & Exploited Children, PO Box 233, Pattersonville NY 12137, 518 461-5881, www.rideformissingchildrengcd.org, Dist: 100 mi.Reg: on line form; $500.00 min. pledges.

Sep 24-26, Fri-Sun, Braking the Cycle, Global Impact Productions, 127 W 26th St Ste 402, New York NY 10001, 212 989-1111, www.brakingthecycle.org, Dist: 275 mi./3 days, Boston MA to New York NY. Reg: $95.00 +$3,500.00 in pledges; show ups, ok. Start: TBA. Notes: fully supported, 3-day, gorgeous ride; hotels/motels.

Sep 25, Sat, Escape New York, New York Cycle Club, PO Box 4474, Grand Central Sta, New York NY 10163, www.nycc.org/eny/, enyinfo@nycc.org. Dist: 50/65/100 mi; see web site for route descriptions. Reg: $55.00, day of event or; $35.00 by 9/11/10; no pledges; show up, come ride with us! Start: 7:00-9:00 AM, at Sakura Park, 122nd St. & Riverside Dr. (Grant's Tomb), Manhattan NY; finish in Manhattan NY. Notes: well-marked routes, food & drinks rest stops and hero sandwiches at finish. Limited SAG support. Rain or shine.

Sep 26, Sun, Bike for Cancer Care, The Rosemary D. Gruner Memorial Cancer Fund @ Benedictine Hospital, PO Box 3341, Kingston NY 12402, 845 417-1865, www.bikeforcancer.org, dan.gruner@gmail.com. Dist: 5/25/50 mi. Reg: $12.00 by 9/1/10; $15.00 after 9/1/10; no pledges; shows ups/bike ups are welcome to join the ride. Start: 7:45, reg; 8:30 AM, Ulster Savings Bank, 180 Schwenk Dr, Kingston NY. Notes: Fund directly benefits cancer patients in financial need in Ulster County. $60,000 in financial assistance was distributed in 2008.

Sep 25, Sat, Ride4Love, c/o Christ Episcopal Church, 15 W. High St, Ballston Spa NY www.ride4love.com, info@ride4love.com. Dist: 5/10/25/50 mi. Reg: $25.00+ $146.00 min fund raising by 8/1/10; on line form. Start: 9:00 AM, Christ Episcopal Church, 15 W. High St, Ballston Spa NY. Sponsors: Plaine and Son Bicycles, Blue Sky Bicycles, Starbucks, Clif Bar, Moe's Southwest Grill, Grace Fellowship, Christ Church, First Niagara Bank, A Wireless Solution, Kriss Kriss & Brignola Attorneys.

Sep 26, Sun, Bike MS: Tappan Zee Bike Ride, National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Southern NY Chapter, 733 3rd Ave 3rd Fl, New York NY 10017, tel: 212 463-9791, http://bikenyn.nationalmssociety.org, bikeMS@msnyc.org. Dist: 20/60 mi. Reg: $35.00, by 8/3/10; $50.00, 8/4-9/25/10; $100.00, 9/25-9/26 + $200.00 min pledges; on line reg form; show ups/bike ups 6:00 AM, reg begins; ride starts, exactly at 7:30 AM sharp. Start: 7:30 AM sharp, Kraft Foods, Tarrytown NY. Notes: rain or shine. Unique ride across the NYS Thruway's Tappan Zee Bridge, in a traffic free lane, which spans the Hudson River; breakfast & lunch included; goody bags; prize structure based on pledges raised; sag; rest stops. 60 mi. circle tour on west side of the Hudson R. to Bear Mt. Bridge & back to Tarrytown/Kraft Foods on the east side of the River. Sponsors: Danny's Cycles, New City Cycle World, Bikeway Cycles, Bike & Roll NYC, D'Agostino Supermarkets, Pure Protein, NYS Thruway Authority, NYS Bridge Authority, Hudson River Park, Acorda Therapeutics, Barclays Capital, New York Sports Clubs, NYSE Euronext, Wizard of Oz Moving, CBS Outdoor, Cablevision, WPDH, Jamaica Hospital Medical Ctr, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences, Vitamin Shoppe, El Conquistador Resort,

Sep 26, Sat, Tour of the Hamptons, Massapequa Park Bicycle Club, PO Box 231, Massapequa NY 11758, 516 697-0185, www.massparkbikeclub.org/toh.html, president@massparkbikeclub.org. Dist: 25 to 100 mi. Reg: online reg beginning in May; reg forms available at local bike shops; reg forms must be signed; no pledges; show ups/bike ups, O. K.; reg by 8/21/10 & receive a free t-shirt. Start: Suggested starts: 7:30 AM, 100 mi; 8:15 AM, 65 mi; 9:00 AM, 50 mi; 11:30 AM, 25 mi; 25 mi guided rides available at 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM; all start loc tba. Notes: Rest stops; Q sheets; road markings; SAG; no approved helmet, no ride.

Sep 26, Sat, Twin Lights Ride, Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, 212 932-2453, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Dist: 30/50/75 mi, various options. Reg: on line reg form; pre-reg preferred; no pledges; show ups/bike ups, hey, come on along! Start: 7:30 AM, Highlands, New Jersey. Notes: marked rtes; sag; stocked rest areas, uses rural roads of Monmouth Co NJ; ride begins & ends beneath the famed Twin Lights overlooking Sandy Hook NJ; post-ride festival; optional round trip ferry from NYC; bike skills & maintenance sessions.

Sep 26-Oct 2, Sun-Sat, Adirondack State Park Multi-Sport Tour, WomanTours, 2340 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY 14618, 585 256-9807, www.womantours.com, info@womantours.com. Dist: 25-50 mi per day. Reg: $1925.00, includes lodging, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, entrance fees; $450.00, single upgrade; $175.00 extra for bike rental. Start: Albany NY. Notes: cue sheets, maps, van support, & trained guides; rolling terrain w/short climbs & gentle grades; hiking option.

Oct 2-3, Sat-Sun, Red Dragon Ride, SUNY Cortland c/o YMCA, 22 Tompkins St, Cortland NY 13045, 607 756-2893, www.cortland.edu/reddragonride, cortlandymca@gmail.com. Dist: 25/55/75 mi. Reg: $90.00, pre-reg by 9/15/10; $20.00 more after 9/15/10; pdf form on line; pdf brochure on line; waiver on reg form must be signed. Start: 6:00-8:30 AM, reg at Park Center, SUNY Cortland Campus, Cortland NY; 8:30 AM, rides start.

Oct 3, Sun, Bike MS: NYC, National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Southern NY Chapter, 733 3rd Ave 3rd Fl, New York NY 10017, tel: 212 463-9791, www.bikeMSnyc.org, bikeMS@msnyc.org. Dist: 30/60/100 mi. Reg: $35.00, by 8/3/10; $50.00, 8/4-9/25/10; $100.00, 9/25-9/26 + $200.00 min pledges; on line reg form; show ups/bike ups 6:00 AM, reg begins; ride starts, exactly at 7:30 AM sharp. Start: 7:00 AM, Pier 94, Manhattan NY. Notes: traffic free bicycling in NYC's ethnic & historic neighborhoods. Sponsors: Danny's Cycles, New City Cycle World, Bikeway Cycles, Bike & Roll NYC, D'Agostino Supermarkets, Pure Protein, NYS Thruway Authority, NYS Bridge Authority, Hudson River Park, Acorda Therapeutics, Barclays Capital, New York Sports Clubs, NYSE Euronext, Wizard of Oz Moving, CBS Outdoor, Cablevision, WPDH, Jamaica Hospital Medical Ctr, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences, Vitamin Shoppe, El Conquistador Resort.

Oct 3-7, Sun-Thu, Lake Champlain Bikeway Cycling Tour, New England Adventure, Saratoga Springs NY 518 584-3102, www.newenglandadventure.com, tmcbike@aol.com. Reg: $1150.00, includes one night land lodging; meals, cruise boat. Start: Burlington VT, Notes; sag support, luggage transport; stocked rest stops; cue sheets, maps.

Oct 9-10, Sat-Sun, Eastern States Cup Series: Finals, Plattekill Bike Park, 469 Plattekill Mountain Rd, Roxbury NY 12474, tel: 607 326-3500, www.plattekill.com, info@plattekill.com. Dist: see web site for details. Reg: see web site for details. Start: tba.

Oct 10, Sun, Fall Festival Mountain Bike Race, Heart Rate Up!, PO Box 168, Buffalo NY 14240, 716 574-0888, www.heartrateup.com, heartrateupinfo@yahoo.com. Dist: Several events over two-days.

Oct 17, Sun, Ridgewalk, Ride & Run, Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce, 114 N Main St, Wellsville NY 14895, 585 593-5080, www.ridgewalk.com, info@wellsvilleareachamber.com. Dist: 25/33 mi. Reg: fees, tba; reg on line only; 100 cyclists only; event fills quickly; no ride ups. Start: Wellsville Campus, Alfred St College, S Brooklyn Ave, Wellsville NY; finish at Jones Mem Hosp, Wellsville. Notes: helmets required; fall foliage at its best. Sponsors: WIVB News 4, WNLO CW 23, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Western NY, Jones Memorial Hospital, Brightroom Photography, Leki.

Oct 23, Sat, Haunted Hundred Overnight Century, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 100 mi. Reg: $30.00, reg online; no pledges; limited to 25 riders; show ups, OK; Start: Schuylerville NY. Notes: lights required; rolling figure 8 loop through Saratoga County.

Oct 24, Sun, Tour de Bronx, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W 26th St Ste 1002, New York NY 10001, tel: 212 629-8080, www.tourdebronx.org, info@transalt.org, Reg: Information coming. Notes: helmet required; water; metrocard (no SAG facilities); patch kit, tire irons, tube, pump, & knowledge of how to change a bike tire; camera; bike lock; money to purchase a t-shirt.

Nov 6, Sat, Rivers & Lakes Century, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 100 mi. Reg: $30.00, reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Start: Schuylerville NY. Notes: scenic ride through Saratoga County along the Hudson & Mohawk Rivers, Saratoga & Ballston Lakes.

Dec 4, Sat, Last Century, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 100 mi. Reg: $30.00, reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Start: Schuylerville NY. Notes: last chance for a 2009 century! figure 8 loop returns to the start midway so riders can take a break and warm up. lights required.

Feb, 19, 2011 Sat, Snowball Express, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 100 mi/9 hours. Reg: $30.00. Start: Schuylerville NY. Notes: it is winter, dress appropriately.

2010 NYS Bicycling Events Accomplished

Jan 27, Tue, RAB Roller Race, Kissena Cycling Club, c/o Recycle A Bicycle, 35 Pearl St, Brooklyn NY 11201, 917-902-9165, www.recycleabicycle.org, info@recycleabicycle.org. Dist: 200 rpm sprints.

Feb 6, Sat, Cycle for Hope, Camp Good Days, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon NY 14506, 585 624-5555, campgooddays.org, sdamico@campgooddays.org, Dist: 2-6 hrs spinning by time.

Mar 4, Fri-Sat, Bike Touring Seminar, Saratoga Healthy Transportation Network, Saratoga Springs NY 518 209-6477, by 3/23/09, www.healthytransportation.org, info@healthytransportation.org.

Mar 7, Sun, Spin Odyssey, Spin Odyssey, PO Box 457, Westport CT 06881, http://spinodyssey.org, info@spinodysey.org. Dist: Spinning by time, 3/6 hrs.

Mar 13, Fri, Spin-a-thon for Missing Children: Albany, Natl Ctr for Missing & Exploited Children, PO Box 233, Pattersonville NY 12137, 518 461-5881, http://www.rideformissingchildrengcd.org/ repp@nycap.rr.com. Dist: spin event.

Mar 13, Sat, Grant's Tomb Criterium, Columbia University Cycling Team, c/o Dep't of Physical Education, 332 Dodge Physical Fitness Ctr, New York NY 10027, 347 860 1719, http://collegiatecycling.org/eccc/, grantstombcriterium@gmail.com. Dist: 0.9 mi loop criterium.

Mar 23, 24, 25, Tue-Thu, Asphalt Paving Principles, Cornell Local Roads Program, 416 Riley-Robb Hall, Ithaca NY 14853, 607 244-8033, www.clrp.cornell.edu, clrp@cornell.edu.

Mar 28, Sun, 200 Km Brevet, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 125 mi./200 km.; 13.5 hr time limit.

Mar 28, Sun, WNYMBA Bike Swap, WNYMBA Western NY Mountain Bicycling Assn, 160 Eagle St, Williamsville NY 14221, for general info, Roger, 716 634-7570, www.wnymba.org, wnymba@aol.com. Dist: as many times as you want to wander around all the vendors and exhibitors.

Apr 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, Tue-Thu, Basics of a Good Road, Cornell Local Roads Program, 416 Riley-Robb Hall, Ithaca NY 14853, 607 244-8033, www.clrp.cornell.edu, clrp@cornell.edu.

Apr 10, Sat, Tour of the Battenkill Pro/Am, Anthem Sports, 51 Coila Rd, Cambridge NY 12816, 518 677-8423, www.tourofthebattenkill.com, info@tourofthebattenkill.com. Dist: 62 mi, amateur; 124 mi, pro.

Apr 10, Sun, & other dates, Savvy Cycling Class, Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, 518 436-0889, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org.

Apr 10, Sat, The 12th Annual Blessing of the Bikes, Bicycle Shows U.S., 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, http://theblessingofthebikes.com, glen@bicycleshows.us.

Apr 11, Sun, Dryer Road Mt Bike Race, Genesee Valley Cycling Club, Rochester NY www.gvccracing.com, Dist: 20-90 min by cat.

Apr 13, Tue, Traffic Skills 101 (3 sessions), Cornell Local Roads Program, 416 Riley-Ross Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853, www.bike.cornell.edu/cyclingclass.html, lec4@cornell.edu. Notes: This class includes a healthy mix of classroom instruction with on-the-bike practical in parking lots and on local streets.

Apr 15, Thu, Beginner's Bicycle Traffic Skills Class (2 sessions), Cornell Local Roads Program, 416 Riley-Ross Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853, www.bike.cornell.edu/cyclingclass.html, lec4@cornell.edu. Notes: a wonderful & far reaching practical introduction to bicycling for 1st time adults and adults returning to riding a bicycle; emphasis on learning to ride safely, effectively and with confidence in all conditions of road & traffic.

Apr 16, Fri, Copake Bicycle Swap Meet, Copake Auction, 266 County Rt 7A, Copake NY 12516, 518 329-1142, www.copakeauction.com/bicycles/bicycle-home.html, bicycles@copakeauction.com.

Apr 17, Sat, Copake Annual Antique & Classical Bicycle Auction, Copake Auction, 266 County Rt 7A, Copake NY 12516, 518 329-1142, www.copakeauction.com/bicycles/bicycle-home.html, bicycles@copakeauction.com.

Apr 17, Sat-Sun, Army Spring Cycling Classic, Army Cycling Club, United States Military Academy, West Point NY 10997, www.armycycling.com, Dist: Omnium (TTT/CR/HCTT/Crit). Notes: collegiate only; spectators encouraged; visitors may enter the Academy grounds only by guided tours & only when the Visitors Center is open. Tours may be cancelled at any time. It is strongly recommended that visitors call the Visitors Center.

Apr 17, Sat, Ride 2 Recovery, Anthem Sports, 51 Coila Rd, Cambridge NY 12816, 518 677-8423, www.tourofthebattenkill.com, info@tourofthebattenkill.com. Dist: 62, amateur; 124 pro. Reg: $20-95.00, by 9:00 PM EDT, 4/3/10; on line only from web site; no pledges; no show ups; no refunds. Notes: all registrants receive 2010 race t-shirt, discount coupons for event expo; other give aways; chip timing.

Apr 18, Sun, Tour of the Battenkill Professional Invitational (UCI 1.2) Race, Dist: 62, amateur; 124 pro. Reg: $20-95.00, by 9:00 PM EDT, 4/3/10; on line only from web site; no pledges; no show ups; no refunds.

Apr 18, Sat, Check Your Legs Road Race, Central New York Cyclist, New Lisbon NY 13415, www.centralnycycling.com, petercnyc@frontiernet.net. Dist: 2 or 3 lap event on a 12.5 mi loop course w/ 2 challenging climbs.

Apr 25, Sun, 300 Km Brevet, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 190 mi./300 km.; 20 hr time limit.

Apr 25, Sun, Singlespeed-a-polooza, Darkhorse Cycles/Niner Bikes, 2294 Route 208 Ste #5, Montgomery NY 12549, 845 778-6604, www.darkhorsecycles.com, Dist: 2/14 mi laps.

Apr 25, Sun, Binghamton Circuit Race, Tioga Velo Club, Binghamton NY http://tiogavelo.com. jpoulin@stny.rr.com. Dist: circuit.

Apr 25, Sun, Nassau to Suffolk Bicycle Challenge, North Shore Kiwanis, 6 Orchard Ln, Sea Cliff NY 11579, www.n2sbc.org, heydeo@gmail.com. Dist.: 25/62.5//50 mi/100km.

Apr 27, 28, 29; May 18, 19, 20, Tue-Thu, Powers & Duties of Local Highway Officials, Cornell Local Roads Program, 416 Riley-Robb Hall, Ithaca NY 14853, 607 244-8033, www.clrp.cornell.edu, clrp@cornell.edu. Reg: $40.00 per person; on line reg form; preference is given to local highway & public works employees. Notes: Qualifies for "RoadMaster Recognition Program" (www.clrp.cornell.edu/workshops/roadmaster.htm.

Apr 29, Tue, Basic Bicycle Maintenance, Cornell Local Roads Program, 416 Riley-Ross Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853, www.bike.cornell.edu/cyclingclass.html, lec4@cornell.edu.

May 1-31, Sat-Mon, Capital District Bike Month, New York Bicycling Coalition & the Albany Bicycling Coalition, PO Box 8868, Albany NY 12208, 518 436-0889, www.nybc.net, nybc@nybc.net. Dist: various events of various distances; safety & education events; films; contests.

May 1-31, Fri-Sun, NYC Bike Month, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W 26th St Ste 1002, New York NY 10001, 212 629-8080, www.BikeMonthNYC.org, info@transalt.org. Dist & locs: vary by day & time.

May 2, Sun, TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour, Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, 212 932-2453, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Dist: 42 mi.

May 2, Sun, Hollenbeck Spring Classic Road Race, Finger Lakes Cycling Club, Ithaca NY 607 539-6594 only before 8:30 PM, www.flcycling.org, vpracing@flcycling.org. Dist: 66/44/22 by rider cat.

May 8, Sat, 400 Km Brevet, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 255 mi./400 km.

May 8, Sat, Montauk Railroad Century, Suffolk Bike Riders Assn, PO Box 404, St. James NY 11780, 631 365-7588, www.sbraweb.org, century@sbraweb.org. Dist: 100 mi.

May 8, May 22, Jun 5, Jun 19, Jul 8, Sat, Ontario Brevets, Distance Rider, 5137 Glass Factory Rd, Munnsville NY 13409, 315 684-7280, www.distancerider.net. Dist: 200-600 km., depending upon date of Brevet. Brevets are not races but rather are a riders' individual challenge to their self.

May 11, 18, 25, Aug 2, 10, 17, Tue, Farmall Hill Mountain Bike Challenge Series, RV & E Bike and Skate, 40 N. Main St, Fairport NY 14450, 585 388-1350, www.farmallhillchallenge.com, rvebike@frontiernet.net. Dist.: 2 mi. loop. Expert, 7 laps; sport, 5 laps; junior & beginner, 3 laps.

May 11, 12, 13, Tue-Thu, Small Highway Department Management, Cornell Local Roads Program, 416 Riley-Robb Hall, Ithaca NY 14853, 607 244-8033, www.clrp.cornell.edu, clrp@cornell.edu. Reg: $40.00 per person (limit 3 attendees per organization additional attendees from an organization will be waitlisted); on line reg form; preference is given to local highway & public works employees. Notes: Qualifies for "RoadMaster Recognition Program"

May 14, Fri, Ride for Missing Children: Buffalo, Natl Ctr for Missing & Exploited Children, 610 Main St 2nd Fl, Buffalo NY 14202, 716 842-6333, www.rideformissingchildren.org, Dist: 100 mi.

May 14, Fri, Ride for Missing Children: Rochester, Natl Ctr for Missing & Exploited Children, 275 Lake Ave, Rochester NY 14608, 585 242-0900, www.rideformissingchildren.org, kaspenleiter@ncmec.org. Dist: 100 mi.

May 16, Sun, Team Billy Ride and Walk for Research, Team Billy & The National Brain Tumor Society, 300 Route 23B, Leeds NY 12451, 518 943-3900x17, www.teambilly.org, kgrey@marshallsterling.com. Dist: 10/25/50 also a 3 mile walk.

May 16, Sun, Bear Mountain Spring Classic, Century Road Club Assn, PO Box 348, New York NY 10113, www.crca.net, openracing@crca.net. Dist: 14 mi loop w/rolling hills; dist by cat, pro/1/2/3, 98 mi; cat 3, 70 mi; cat 4, 56 mi.

May 16, Sun, Spring 50, Tom's Pro Bike/Lions Club, 3687 Walden Ave, Lancaster NY 14086, 716 651-9995, www.tomsprobike.com, tom@tomsprobike.com. Dist: 50 mi.

May 19, Wed, Ride of Silence: To remember bicyclists, Suffolk Bicycle Riders Assn,  Smithtown NY 11787, www.sbraweb.org, Dist: 18 mi.

May 20-30, Thu-Sun, Pro-Am Gravity Tour ProGRT, Plattekill Bike Park, 469 Plattekill Mountain Rd, Roxbury NY 12474, tel: 607 326-3500, www.plattekill.com, info@plattekill.com. Dist: see web site for details.

May 21, Fri, Ride for Missing Children: Mohawk Valley, Natl Ctr for Missing & Exploited Children, 934 York St, Utica NY 13502, 315 732-7233, www.rideformissingchildren.org. Dist: 100 mi.

May 22-23, Sat-Sun, Tour de Syracuse, Onondaga Cycling Club, PO Box 6307, Teall Station, Syracuse NY 13217, www.tourdesyracuse.com, on line form. Dist: omnium, Sat. Syracuse Criterium; Sun, Song Mountain Road Race.

May 22, Sat, Central NY BMX: NYS BMX Series, Empire BMX, 536 Little York Rd, Cobleskill NY 12043, www.nybmx.org, rah889195@yahoo.com. Dist: by cat.

May 22, Sat, Scenic Catskills Ride-n-Peak, KAATS Foundation, PO Box 247, Margaretville NY 12455, 845 586-3300/607 326-4734, www.centralcatskills.org, bikerideinfo@markproject.org, Dist: 12-104 mi.

May 23, Aug 23, Sep 12, Sun, Campmor H2H-Hudson to Highlands-Mtb Race Series: Tymor Park, Coordinator: Team Bulldog, NY www.h2hrace.com, brian@teambulldog.com, Dist: various mtb events by cat.

May 23, Sun, North Shore Bike Tour, Donate Life, 2539 Ocean Ave, Ronkonkoma NY 11779, 631 588-6615, donate.life.tri.team@gmail.com. Dist: 17.5/35 mi.

May 23, Sun, Bloomin' Metric, Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club, PO Box 1144, Darien CT 06820, www.soundcyclists.com/BloominMetric.htm, bloominmetric10@optonline.net. Dist: 25/47/63 mi; 40/75/100 km.

May 30, Sun, Chief Joseph Brant Bicycle Regatta, Central NY Cyclists, PO Box 505, Morris NY 13808, 607 263-5918, http://centralnycycling.com, bicycle.bob@gmail.com. Dist: ~55 mi.

Jun 4-6, Fri, Full Moon Vista Cycling Grand Prix, Full Moon Vista Productions, 180 St Paul St, Rochester NY 14604, 585 546-4030, www.fullmoonvista.com. Dist: by cat & time.

Jun 5, Sat, Kingston Point BMX: NYS BMX Series, Empire BMX, 536 Little York Rd, Cobleskill NY 12043, www.nybmx.org, rah889195@yahoo.com. Dist: by cat.

Jun 5, Sat, River Ride: A Cycling Experience, Opportunities for Otsego Inc, 3 W Broadway, Oneonta NY 13820, 607 433-8000, www.ofoinc.org, info@ofoinc.org. Dist: 11-46 mi.

Jun 5, Sat, Tour de Cure: Buffalo, American Diabetes Assn Buffalo Office, 315 Alberta Dr, Ste 102, Amherst NY 14226, 888 342-2383x3705 www.diabetes.org/tour, jbakeman@diabetes.org. Dist: 6/16/25/30/62.5/100 mi.

Jun 5, Sat, Bike Boat Bike, Suffolk Bike Riders Assn, PO Box 404, St. James NY 11780, 631 859-9202, www.sbraweb.org, bbbinfo@sbraweb.org. Dist: 25/50/65/106/137 mi.

Jun 6, Sun, Tour de Cure: Saratoga Springs, American Diabetes Assn, 1 Blue Streak Blvd, Saratoga Springs NY 12866, 888 342-2383x3606, www.diabetes.org, ayoung@diabetes.org, Dist: 100/62.5/50/25/10 mi.

Jun 6, Sun, Ride the Ridge Bike Challenge, High Meadow School, Route 209, PO Box 552, Stone Ridge NY 12484, 845 687-4855, www.ridetheridge.org, ridetheridge@gmail.com. Dist: 5/12/30/50 mi.

Jun 6, Sun, Tour de Brooklyn, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W 26th St Ste 1002, New York NY 10001, 212 629-8080, www.tourdebrooklyn.org, info@transalt.org. Dist: 22 mi.

Jun 6, Sun, Tour de Cure: Verona Beach-Syracuse/Utica, American Diabetes Assn: Utica/Syracuse Chapter, 110 Lomond Ct, Utica NY 13502, 888 342-2383x3693, www.diabetes.org/tour, shough@diabetes.org. Dist: 15/25/40/62.5/100 mi.

Jun 6-13, Tue-Sun, Empire State Senior Games, NYS Office of Parks & Recreation, 6104 E. Seneca Tpk, Jamesville NY 13078 315 492-9654, www.empirestategames.org/seniorgames, gcontact@oprhp.state.ny.us. Dist: various.

Jun 11-13, Fri-Sun, Get Your Guts in Gear: The Ride for Crohn's & Colitis, Get Your Guts in Gear, 593 Vanderbilt Ave, PMB 108, Brooklyn NY 11238, 718 875-2123, www.ibdride.org, info@ibdride.org. Dist: 210 mi/~70 per day.

Jun 11-13, Fri-Sun, Great Finger Lakes Bicycle Tour - 2010, Southern Tier Bicycle Club Inc, PO Box 601, Binghamton NY 13902, 607 722-6005, www.southerntierbicycleclub.org, Bike@southerntierbicycleclub.org. Dist: 21/100 mi & other options.

Jun 11-12, Fri-Sat, Black Fly Challenge, CAA-Black Fly Challenge, PO Box 22, Old Forge NY 13420, www.blackflychallenge.com, info@blackflychallenge.com, Dist: 40 mi.

Jun 12, Sat, Adirondack 540 Preview, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 136 mi./218 km.; very hilly; 12 hr time limit.

Jun 12, Sat, Mix Up The Dirt, Saratoga Mountain Bike Assn, Saratoga NY 518 369-6319, www.saratogamtb.org, SMBA@saratogamtb.org. Dist: various.

Jun 12, Sat, Tour de Cure: Long Island, American Diabetes Assn, 333 7th Ave 17th Fl, New York NY 10001, 631 348-0422x3410, www.diabetes.org/tour, kmagnifico@diabetes.org. Dist: 100/75/63/50/35/15 mi.

Jun 12-13, Sat-Sun, Adirondack North Country Race Weekend (NYS Championships), Team Placid Planet, Wilmington NY, 315 854-0643, www.teamplacidplanet.org/contentpages/wilmingtonrace.aspx, race@teamplacidplanet.org. Dist: 6-82 mi. Jun 13, NYS Criterium Championships (Saranac Lake Downtown Criterium), Saranac Lake NY. June 12, Wilmington Whiteface Road Race is now the NYS Road Racing & Junior Road Racing Championships. June 13, Saranac Lake Downtown Criterium is now the NYS Criterium & Junior Criterium Championship.

Jun 13, Sun, WMBA Fat Tire Festival, Westchester Mountain Bike Assn, PO Box 95, Compound NY 10517, www.wmba.org, Dist: many events including off road group rides.

Jun 13, Sun, Tour de Cure: Rochester, American Diabetes Assn, 160 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618, 888 342-2383x3473, www.diabetes.org/tour, kligozio@diabetes.org. Dist: 7/15/25/40/62.5/100 mi.

Jun 13, Sun, George Washington Bridge Challenge, American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer St, Hackensack NJ 07601, 201 457-3418x2221, http://community.acsevents.org/gwbchallenge, gwbchallenge@cancer.org. Dist: 5-64 mi, choice is made by cyclist.

Jun 13, Sun, The Mansion Ride, Ascent School for Individuals with Autism, 819 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park NY 11729, www.mansionride.com. Elaineinc@aol.com, Dist: 16/40/62 mi.

Jun 19, Sat, The Ride to Montauk, Bicycle Shows U.S., 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, http://bicycleshows.us/, glen@bicycleshows.us. Dist: 35/145 mi.

Jun 20, Sun, Owego Strawberry Festival Classic Bicycle Race, Tioga Velo Club, NY www.tiogavelo.com, jpoulin@stny.rr.com. Notes: Part of 3 day Owego Strawberry Festival www.owegostrawberryfestival.com  800 671-7772); Owego is one of American's "Coolest Small Towns" by Budget Travel Magazine; Sponsor: Tioga County Tourism, Historic Owego Marketplace, Bike Tioga.

Jun 20, Sun, David Walker Memorial Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic, Rockstar Games, PO Box 231193, New York NY 10023, tel: 917 699-4566, www.skyscraper-harlembikerace.com, jde@spartacycling.com. Dist: 20-35 laps depending on USCF racing category.

Jun 20, Sun, LDA Cycle Classic Road Race & Tour, LDA Life and Learning Services, 339 East Ave, Ste 420, Rochester NY 14604, tel: 585 263-3323, www.ldarochester.org/cycletour.php, info@ldarochester.org, Dist: 22/36.

Jun 20, Sun, Bronx to Harriman St. Pk. Bear Mt, 5 Boro Bike Club, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, tel: 347 688-2925, www.5bbc.org, bikethebronx@gmail.com. Dist: 70 mi.

Jun 16-20, Wed-Sun, Bicycle Film Festival, The Bicycle Film Festival, 70 A Greenwich Ave. #307, New York NY 10011, www.bicyclefilmfestival.com, info@bicyclefilmfestival.com. Dist: From theater entrance to your seat. Reg: Submission info: submission form online; all film lengths accepted. Films of 1-10 minutes are easier to program.

Jun 12-21, Wed-Fri, Bike it! Pedal to the US Social Forum, www Bikeit Org, 124 Westfield Dr, Ithaca NY 14850, tel: 607 351-3831, www.bikeit.org, bikeit2010@gmail.com, Dist: 500+ mi.

Jun 25-27, Fri-Sun, Saranac Lake Tandem Rally, Gear-To-Go-Tandems, 1 Dahinda Rd, Saranac Lake NY 12983, 518 891-1869, www.gtgtandems.com/sttr2.html, SLTR@gtgtandems.com. Dist: Various rides and events of different dist. 18-60 mi. each day.

Jun 25-Jul 2, Fri-Fri, Easy Adirondacks Tandem Tour, Gear-To-Go-Tandems, 1 Dahinda Rd, Saranac Lake NY 12983, 518 891-1869, www.gtgtandems.com/sttr2.html, Rich@gtgtandems.com. Dist: Various rides and events of different dist. 18-60 mi. each day.

Jun 26-27, Sat-Sun, Raccoon Rally MtB Cycling Festival Weekend, Heart Rate Up!, PO Box 168, Buffalo NY 14240, 716 574-0888, www.heartrateup.com, heartrateupinfo@yahoo.com. Dist: Several events over two-days.

Jun 26, Sat, RARE Recumbent Rally: The R2K09.11, Rochester Area Recumbent Enthusiasts, Rochester NY http://home.roadrunner.com/~rare, r2korganizers@rochester.rr.com. Dist.: 80/25 mi. (remote start).

Jun 26, Sat, The Ride for Roswell, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Elm & Carlton Sts, Buffalo NY 14263, 716 843-7433, www.rideforroswell.org, rideforroswell@roswellpark.org. Dist: 3/8/20/30/44/62.5 mi. + peloton & virtual riders.

Jun 26, Sat, Tour de Cure: Finger Lakes Watkins Glen, American Diabetes Assn, 160 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618, 888 342-2383x3473, www.diabetes.org/tour, ayoung@diabetes.org.

Jun 26, Sun, Tour de Cure: New York City, American Diabetes Assn, 333 7th Ave 17th Fl, New York NY 10001, 212 725-4925x3431, www.diabetes.org/tour, touradmin@diabetes.org. Dist: 100/55/30/15 mi.

Jun 26, Sat, Strides 4 Stride, STRIDE Adaptive Sports, PO Box 778, Rensselaer NY 12144, tel: 518 598-1279, www.stride.org, cmazzeo@stride.org. Dist: 3.1 mi.

Jun 27, Sun, Tour de Ulster/Kingston, Kingston Hospital Foundation Kingston NY 12401, 845 336-5581, www.tourdeulster, anace@kingstonhospital.org, Dist: 5/25/50 mi.

Jun 27, Sun, b.i.k.e-Syracuse Tour De'Cuse, b.i.k.e Syracuse, PO Box 15192, Syracuse NY 13215, tel: 315 428-2453, www.bikesyracuse.org, bikesyracuse@aol.com. Dist: 5/20/40 mi loop & 1/4 mi. youth track.

Jun 27, Sun, Owasco Flyer Citizen Race, Auburn YMCA, 3637 Center St Rd, Auburn NY 13021, 315 252-7611, www.owascoflyer.com, jackkirch@juno.com. Dist: 36 mi.

Jun 27, Sun, Long Island Harbors Ride, Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, 212 932-2453, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Dist: 25/50/75/105 mi.

Jun 30, Tue, Tuesday Night MTB Races, Park Ave Bike Shop, 2900 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY 14618, 585 381-3080, www.parkavebike.com, info@parkavebike.com. Dist: 2.5 mi loop.

Jul 3-5, Sat-Mon, Gravity East Series: Race 3, Plattekill Bike Park, 469 Plattekill Mountain Rd, Roxbury NY 12474, tel: 607 326-3500, www.plattekill.com, info@plattekill.com. Dist: see web site for details.

Jul 4, Sun, Amagansett Bike Rally, Sylvester & Co, 103 Main St, Sag Harbor NY 11963, tel: 631 725-5012, www.returntomainstreet.com, sylvesterco@mac.com. Dist: Max time 3 hrs.

Jul 4-7, Sun-Wed, Finger Lakes Wine Country, WomanTours, 2340 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY 14618, 585 256-9807, www.womantours.com, info@womantours.com. Dist: 25-50 mi per day.

Jul 4-8, Sun-Thu, Lake Champlain Bike & Cruise Tour, New England Adventure, Saratoga Springs NY 518 584-3102, www.newenglandadventure.com, tmcbike@aol.com.

Jul 4-9 & Aug 1-6, Sun-Fri, Cayuga & Seneca Lakes Wine Trail, Classic Adventures, PO Box 143, Hamlin NY 14464, 585 964-8488, www.classicadventures.com. Dist: 25-45 mi per day.

Jul 10, Sat, Bike the Bluff, St Michael's School, 214 Keuka St., Penn Yan NY 14527 315 536-6112, www.stmichaelpennyan.org, bikethebluff@rochester.rr.com. Dist: 5/12/18 mi.

Jul 10, Sat, Bike MS: Follow the Foothills, National MS Society NYR Chapter, 1650 South Ave Ste 100, Rochester NY 14620, 800 344-4867, www.msupstate.org, Events@msupstateny.org. Dist: 100/62/30/10 mi.

Jul 10-11, Sat-Sun, Saratoga 12/24, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: as many mi./km. you can ride in 12 or 24 hrs.

Jul 11, Sun, Gold Coast Tour, Huntington Bicycle Club, PO BOX 322, Huntington Station NY 11746, 516 626-0556, www.huntingtonbicycleclub.org, goldcoast@huntingtonbicycleclub.org. Dist: 12/25/50/75/100 mi.

Jul 11, Sun, Mayor's Cup Mountain To Lake Bike Ride, Foundation of CVPH Medical Center, 75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh NY 12901, 518 562-7169, www.cvph.org/foundation, info@cvph.org. Dist: 50 mi.

Jul 11, Sun, Tour de Queens, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W 26th St Ste 1002, New York NY 10001, 212 629-8080, www.tourdequeens.org, info@transalt.org,

Jul 11, Sun, Union Vale Road Race, Pawling Cycle & Sport, 12 W Main St, Pawling NY 12564, 845 855-9866, www.pawlingcycle.com, pawlingcycle@verizon.net. Dist: TBA.

Jul 11-21, Sun-Wed, Classic Central New York, Classic Adventures, PO Box 143, Hamlin NY 14464, 585 964-8488, www.classicadventures.com. Dist: 25-45 mi per day.

Jul 11-18, Sun-Sun, Cycling the Erie Canal, Parks & Trails New York, 29 Elk St, Albany NY 12207, 518 434-1583, www.ptny.org, eriecanaltour@ptny.org. Dist: 400 mi.

Jul 17, Sat, Catamount BMX: NYS BMX Series, Empire BMX, 536 Little York Rd, Cobleskill NY 12043, www.nybmx.org, rah889195@yahoo.com. Dist: by cat.

Jul 17, Sat, 2010 Van Bortel Fattire Festival, Genesee Regional Off-Road Cyclists, Online address only, Victor NY www.mygroc.com, info@mygroc.com. Dist: 3/5/10 mi.

Jul 17, Sat, 12 hours at 909, Eastern Sports Promotion, PO Box 277, Chelsea NY 12512, 845 505-1211, www.espraces.com, tim@espraces.com. Dist: 12 hours.

Jul 17, Sat, Ride for the Rescue, Rescue Mission of Syracuse NY, Dept PBt607 PO Box 11122, Syracuse NY 13218, 315 701-3822, www.ridefortherescue.org, info@rmsyr.org. Dist: 62/40/20/10/2 mi.

Jul 17-24, Sat-Sat, An Amazing Adirondack Adventure, In Motion Events, Box 192, Cayuga NY 13034, 315 294-5755, www.inmotionevents.net, inmotionevents@aol.com. Dist: 161-506 mi.

Jul 18, Sun, The Hudson River Ride, Bicycle Shows U.S., 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, http://bicycleshows.us/, glen@bicycleshows.us. Dist: 35/100 mi.

Jul 18-21, Sun-Wed, The Spinning Divas: Cayuga & Skaneateles Lakes Tour, Go 'n Groove, 13761 SW 84 Ct, Miami FL 33158, tel: 781 581-9643, www.goandgroove.com, kansleo@goandgroove.com. Dist: 98 mi.

Jul 18, Sun, Six Hours of Power Mt. Bike Races, Heart Rate Up!, PO Box 168, Buffalo NY 14240, 716 574-0888, www.heartrateup.com, heartrateupinfo@yahoo.com. Dist: 10 mi. laps in a continuous cross country mtb solo & 2 person tag team race.

Jul 21-25, Wed-Sun, Empire State Games, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & HP, Albany NY 518 474-8889, www.empirestategames.org, Dist: see web site. Reg: cyclists must enter and tryout in their region; read all the rules on the web site; contact your regional director and the regional cycling director. Start: regional tryouts begin in late April & continue through early July.

Jul 24, Sat, Tour De Keuka, Tour De Keuka /JDRF, 29 Algonquin Dr, Horseheads NY 14845, 607 974-6353, www.jdrf.org/tourdekeuka, tourdekeuka@gmail.com. Dist: 12/45/50/100 mi.

Jul 24-25, Sat-Sun, The Hardcore 24, Park Ave Bike Shop, 2900 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY 14618, 585 381-3080, www.parkavebike.com, swarty@rochester.rr.com. Dist: 8 mile laps for 24 hours.

Jul 25, Sun, Harlem Valley Rail Ride, Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, 212 932-2453, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Dist: 22/55/75/100 mi; hill climb time trial; various options for families.

Jul 25-31, Sun-Sat, Bon Ton Roulet, Cortland & Auburn YMCA, 27-29 William St, Auburn NY 13021, 315 253-5304, www.bontonroulet.com, dixie@bontonroulet.com. Dist: 350 mi.

Jul 25-Aug 2, Sun-Sat, The Great Big FANY Ride, The Great Big FANY Ride, PO Box 237, Singerlands NY 12159, 518 461-7646, www.fanyride.com, info@FANYride.com. Dist: 500 mi./7 days; average 70 mi. per day.

Jul 31, Sat, Spoker Ride 2010, North Country Against Cancer, 16260 Ives St. Rd, Watertown NY 13601, 315 783-6258, www.spokerride.net, jeff@freewood.net. Dist: 30/50 mi.

Jul 31, Sat, Tri-City Rotterdam BMX: NYS BMX Series, Empire BMX, 536 Little York Rd, Cobleskill NY 12043, www.nybmx.org, rah889195@yahoo.com. Dist: by cat.

Jul 31, Sat, Tour de Thompson, Thompson Healthcare Rehabilitation Services, 350 Parrish St, Canandaigua NY 14424, 585 396-6050, dudley.hallstead@thompsonhealth.org. Dist: 62/30/15 mi.

Aug 1, Sun, Darkhorse 40, Darkhorse Cycles/Niner Bikes, 2294 Route 208 Ste #5, Montgomery NY 12549, 845 778-6604, www.darkhorsecycles.com, darkhorse40.blogspot.com. Dist: 2/20 mi laps, 40 mi total.

Aug 1-6, Sun-Fri, Cayuga & Seneca Lakes Wine Trail, Classic Adventures, PO Box 143, Hamlin NY 14464, 585 964-8488, www.classicadventures.com. Dist: 25-45 mi per day.

Bicycling Events in Other States & Provinces

2010 Connecticut Bicycling Events

May 23, Sun, Bloomin' Metric, Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club, PO Box 1144, Darien CT 06820, www.soundcyclists.com/BloominMetric.htm, bloominmetric10@optonline.net. Dist: 25/47/63 mi; 40/75/100 km. Reg: $25.00-$40.00, depending upon date of pre-reg. No pledges. Show ups, OK & encouraged to join us. Start: 7:00-9:00 AM, for all routes, at Calf Pasture Beach, East Norwalk CT. Rain or shine. Notes: start located near MNRR E Norwalk stop & I-95 Exit 16. Helmets 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.

May 29-30, Sat-Sun, Angel Ride 2010, Angel Charitable Trust, Online reg only. tel: 860 227-0658, www.angelride.org, lynn@angelride.org. Dist: 85 mi. Reg: $100.00 + $1,000.00 in pledges. Start: 6:15 AM, Yale Summer School of Music & Art, Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate, Rts 44 & 272, Norfolk CT. Sponsors: Mohegan Sun, Mystic Cycling Center, Golden Moon Tea, Newman's Own, Mohegan Sun, Party City.

Sep 25, Sat, Tour de Tribury XVIII, Southbury Faith in Action, 245 Sky View Dr, Southbury CT 06488, tel: 203 264-9028, www.tourdetribury.blogspot.com, joeruggiero@earthlink.net. Dist: 10/25/50. Reg: $35.00; $30.00 by 9/18/10; no pledges; show ups, O. K. Start: 8:00 AM. Notes: supported, refreshments & door prizes.

Sep 11, Sat, Delaware's 24th Annual Amish Country Bike Tour & Race, Kent County Tourism, 435 N. DuPont Hwy, Dover DE 19901, tel: 800 233-5368, www.visitdover.com, csmall@visitdover.com, Dist: 15/25/50/62/100 mi. loops; 25 mi. competitive race on separate loop. Reg: by 9/9/10, $50.00, adults; $20.00, 5-16 yo; free, <5 yo; $75.00, adults; $25.00, 5-16 yo; free, <5 yo; $75.00, family rate, only for pre-reg; no pledges; show ups, O. K. Start: race, 7:00 AM; tour loops, 8j-11:00 AM at 411 Legislative Ave, Dover DE. Notes: Great for all ages and abilities.  Opportunity to hobknob with our Amish neighbors. After-tour party with live band and BBQ catered meal served as part of the registration fees. Sponsors: Road ID, Delmarva Chicken Festival, Dover Days.

2010 Maine Bicycling Events

Jun 13, Sun, Woman's Ride, Bicycle Coalition of Maine, PO Box 5275, Augusta ME 04332, tel: 207 623-4511, www.bikemaine.org, info@bikemaine.org. Dist: 5/15/25/50 mi. Reg: $25-65.00, depending on age & coalition membership; 11 & under, free. Start: reg, 7:00 AM; ride start, 8:00 AM, at LL Bean's Casco Conf. Ctr, Casco St, Freeport ME. Sponsors: Vermont Bicycle Tours, Woman Tours, Wing-Benjamin Trust Fund, Comfort Suites Freeport Maine, Hilton Garden Inn Freeport, Bath Savings Institution, Central Maine Heart & Vascular Institute, Well Woman, L. L. Bean,

Jul 24, Sun, Maine Lobster Ride & Roll, Bicycle Coalition of Maine, PO Box 5275, Augusta ME 04332, tel: 207 623-4511, www.bikemaine.org, info@bikemaine.org. Dist: 16/30/50/100 mi. Reg: $25-85.00, depending on age & coalition membership; early bird deadline, 7/16/10; 11 & under free. Start: 7:00 AM, Rockland HS, 400 Broadway, Rockland Me. Sponsors: Go Maine transportation, L. L. Bean.

2010 Massachusetts Bicycling Events

Aug 13-15, Fri-Sun, The Farm Ride, Bicycle Shows U.S., 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, http://bicycleshows.us/, glen@bicycleshows.us. Reg: no fundraising req. Start: University of Massachusetts. Notes: two days of rural riding; post ride farm dinner; Saturday night dorm party; free beer by Harpoon Brewery. Sponsor: Harpoon Brewery.

2010 Michigan Bicycling Events

Jun 14, Sun, Tour de Cure: Brighton, American Diabetes Assn, 30200 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 105, Bingham Farms MI 48025 888 342-2383x6694, www.diabetes.org/tour, tminear@diabetes.org. Dist: 8/10/14/25/62/100 mi. Reg: $25.00, pre-reg $15.00 by 3/22/09, plus 150.00 min fund raising amount; show ups, O. K. Start: 7:00 AM, Island Lake Rec. Area, Brighton MI. Notes: free lunch by Carrabba's Italian Grill, complimentary massage, silent auction, & live entertainment. Sponsors: Gold's Gym, Johnson & Johnson, Valero, AT&T, Dignity Memorial, Cisco.

2010 Ontario Bicycling Events

Mar 20-27, Sat-Sat, Havana Bike Week, CanBiCuba, 412-421 Whitney Ave, Hamilton ON L8S 2H6, 905 577-9922, www.canbicuba.ca, petermarshallcycles@yahoo.ca. Dist: 30-170 km. Reg: CAN$599.00; to book tel: 800 267-6208, Julie. Notes: USA citizens will need special documents.

Aug 22, Sun, CanAm Century Ride 2010, Niagara Frontier Bicycle Club, c/o Dennis Powell, 1031 Tonawanda Creek Rd, Amherst NY 14228, 716 837-0089, www.canamride.com, info@canamride.com. Dist: 35/62/100 mi. Reg: $70.00, ride weekend; $45.00, after 7/24/10; $35.00, before 7/24/10; on line form; 300 riders limit; for cross border rides; show ups, O. K only if space is available. Start: 7:00 AM, 100 mi; 9:00 AM, 62 mi; 35 mi city ride; all from Fontana Boat House (designed by Frank Lloyd Wright,) Corral Dr, Buffalo NY. Notes: 35 mi city ride does not cross the border; proper border documents are necessary (passport plus a photo id or an approved enhanced driver's license; catered rest stops; post-ride picnic.

Nov 20-Dec 4, Sat-Sat, Tailwind Grand Tour, CanBiCuba, 412-421 Whitney Ave, Hamilton ON L8S 2H6, 905 577-9922, www.canbicuba.ca, petermarshallcycles@yahoo.ca. Reg: on line form; CAN$1495.00; to book tel: 800 267-6208, Julie. Notes: USA citizens will need special documents.

Oct 31-Nov 14, Sun-Sun, Cuba End 2 End, CanBiCuba, 412-421 Whitney Ave, Hamilton ON L8S 2H6, 905 577-9922, www.canbicuba.ca, petermarshallcycles@yahoo.ca. Reg: on line form; CAN$; to book tel: 800 267-6208, Julie. Notes: USA citizens will need special documents.

2010 Pennsylvania Bicycling Events

Apr 3, Sat, Hell of Hunterdon, Kermesse Sport, PO Box 224, Pineville PA 18946, 267 744-4538, http://hellofhunterdon.com, springclassics@kermesee.us. Dist: 79 mi. Reg: $20.00; by 3/28/10; no pledges. Start: 9:00 AM, Pue Energy Cycling & Java House, 99 S. Main St., Lambertville NJ. Notes: goody bags; raffle tickets to all pre-reg riders. Sponsors: River Horse Brewery, Pure energy, Sapim, Lazer, Beljum Budder, Chain-L, Pave, Washing Machine Post.

Apr 25, Sun, Fools Classic, Kermesse Sport, PO Box 224, Pineville PA 18946, tel 267 744-4538, http://foolsclassic, springclassics@kermesee.us. Dist 72 mi. Reg: $30.00; $20.00 pre reg by 4/18/10; no pledges; show ups O. K. Start: 9:00 Holicong Middle School, 2900 Holicong Rd, Doylestown PA 18902. Notes: Goody Bags & Raffle ticket to all pre-registered riders. Sponsors: Pure Energy, SAPIM, Lazer, Beljum Budder, Chain-L, River Horse Brewery, Pave, Washing Machine Post.

Jun 12, Sat, Tour de Donegal, Donegal H. S. Field Hockey Booster Club, 915 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy PA 17552, tel: 717 271-8469, http://www.donegal.k12.pa.us/14502014134223313/site/default.asp, edgower@embarqmail.com, Dist: 15/31/36/67 mi. Reg: $25.00; no pledges. Start: 7:30-9:00 AM at High School.

Jun 13, Sun, French Creek Iron Tour, French & Pickering Creek Conservation Trust, 511 Kimberton Rd, Phoenixville PA 19460, tel: 610 933-7577, www.irontour.org, office@frenchandpickering.org. Dist: 10/20/35/50/66/75/100 mi. Reg: $40.00; no pledges; show ups, O. K. Start: 7:00-8:30 AM, Kimberton PA. Notes: Scenic rides for all levels though beautiful historic iron works countryside of northern Chester County, PA. Sponsors: Downingtown Bicycle Store, Pheonix Bicycles, Loweriders Bikes, Bikesports, Herrs, Pepperidge Farms, Victory Brewing, Rita's Water Ice, Giant, Wegman's, Genuardis, Dietz & Watson, Kimberton Whole Foods, Customized Energy Solutions.

Aug 8, Sun, Endure For A Cure, American Cancer Soc, 712 S Keyser Ave, Taylor PA 18517, tel: 570 562-9749, www.endureforacure.org, verkitus@cancer.org. Reg: $50.00; $40.00 early reg; no pledges; show ups O. K. Start: 7:00 AM, Wilkes Univ, Notes: non-competitive ride to raise awareness, and funds for cancer research, education, advocacy and service efforts.

Jun 6, Sat, River and Wind Challenge, The Salvation Army-Somerset Service Center, PO Box 46, Somerset PA 15501, tel: 814 445-9232, Holly.Skinner@use.salvationarmy.org. Dist: 62 mi. Reg: $55.00; no pledges; show ups, O.K. Start: rear pavilion, Outflow Youghiogheny Campground, Confluence PA. Notes: good food; great t-shirt (reg early to receive a t-shirt;) good people; a fun day!

Jun 6-7, Sat-Sun, Bike MS: Escape to the Lake (Erie), National MS Society, 1501 Reedsdale St, Ste 105, Pittsburgh PA 15213, tel: 412 261-6347, www.bikems.org, dimaria@pax.nmss.org. Dist: 150 mi. Reg: $35.00 + $250.00 fundraising minimum; show ups O. K. Start: Edinboro University or Moraine State Park 6:30 AM. Sponsors: FedEx Ground.

Jul 26, Sun, Irish Pub Tour De Shore: 22nd Annual, The Irish Pub, 2007 Walnut St, Philadelphia PA 19103, tel: 215 568-5603, www.irishpubphilly.com, Irishpubtourdeshore@gmail.com. Dist: 65 mi. Reg: $150.00, no pledges, show ups O. K. Start: 7:00 AM, 2007 Walnut St, Philadelphia PA; ride is from Philadelphia PA to Atlantic City NJ. Notes: sag, rest stops, post ride party w/food, drink, music, & prizes; return transportation is available. Sponsors: Bikeline, Irish Pub Atlantic City.

2010 New Jersey Bicycling Events

May 2-Oct 3, Sat/Sun, Campmor H2H-Hudson to Highlands-Mtb Race Series: Blue Mountain, Coordinator: Team Bulldog, NY www.h2hrace.com, brian@teambulldog.com. Dist: various mtb events by cat. Reg: 9 different races in the series; 3 in NYS (listed in NYS entries), 6 in NJ (see web site). Reg: by cat men, women, jrs; see individual event reg info; link to on line reg form. Sponsors: Campmor.com, Team Bulldog, Town Cycle, Black Bear Cycling, Bikeway, WMBA, Marty's Reliable Cycle, Darkhorse Cycle. Fats in the Cats Bike Club, Westchester County Parks.

Jun 6, Sun, Tour de Cure: Princeton, American Diabetes Assn, Centerpointe II, 1160 Rt 22 E Ste 103, Bridgewater NJ 08807, 732 469-7979x3529, www.diabetes.org/tour, liTaylor@diabetes.org. Dist: 62/30/10/3 mi. Reg: $25.00; $15.00 by 4/2/10; + $175.00 in pledges; show ups, O. K. Start: by length of ride, from 6:00 AM; see web site for details; at Thomas R. Grover Middle School, 10 Southfield Rd, Princeton NJ. Notes: rt goes through the picturesque country side; choice of rtes filled with history & charm; complimentary breakfast & lunch, sag, stocked rest stops, H2O, sports drinks.

Sat, Jun 13, Tour de Cure: Northern New Jersey, American Diabetes Assn, Centerpointe II, 1160 Rt 22 E Ste 103, Bridgewater NJ 08807, 732 469-7979x3529, www.diabetes.org/tour, tconnelly@diabetes.org. Dist: 80/67/30/13 mi. Reg: $25.00; $15.00 by 4/3/09; + $175.00 in pledges; show ups, O. K. Start: 7:00 AM. 80/67 mi; 8:30 AM, 30 mi; 9:30 AM, 13 mi; all at Verizon headquarters, Basking Ridge NJ. Notes: rt goes through the picturesque rolling hills of Morris & Somerset counties; choice of routes filled with history, charm and impressive country estates; complimentary breakfast & lunch, sag, stocked rest stops, H2O, sports drinks. Sponsors: Gold's Gym, Johnson & Johnson, Valero, AT&T, Dignity Memorial, Cisco.

Jun 13, Sun, George Washington Bridge Challenge, American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer St, Hackensack NJ 07601, 201 457-3418x2221, http://community.acsevents.org/gwbchallenge, gwbchallenge@cancer.org. Dist: 5-64 mi, choice is made by cyclist. Reg: $30.00, reg fee increases after 6/5/10; pledges not necessary but strongly encouraged. Start: 7 AM, George Washington Bridge Admin Bldg, 220 Bruce Reynolds Blvd, Fort Lee NJ. Notes: a Cancer Society Determin/Nation event; after crossing bridge; participants ride one of several routes, post GWB Challenge picnic.

Sat, Jun 19, Tour de Cure: Jersey Shore, American Diabetes Assn, Centerpointe II, 1160 Rt 22 E Ste 103, Bridgewater NJ 08807, 732 469-7979x3529, www.diabetes.org/tour, amindish@diabetes.org. Dist: 62/35/10/3 mi. Reg: $25.00; $15.00 by 4/3/09; + $175.00 in pledges; show ups, O. K. Start: 7:00 AM. Brielle Park. Sponsors: Gold's Gym, Johnson & Johnson, Valero, AT&T, Dignity Memorial, Cisco.

2010 Wisconsin Bicycling Events

May 22, Sat, Unity Ride, Oostburg Christian School, 22 S 6th St, Oostburg WI 53070, tel: 920 918-3882, www.oostburgchristian.com/unityride.cfm, oostburgchristian@verizon.net. Dist: 100/60/35/15/10 mi. Reg: $35.00/indiv, $60.00/family; additional pledges & donations optional & appreciated; $5.00 more after 5/7/2010; no pledges; show ups, come and ride with us. Start: 7:00 AM-10:00 AM, Oostburg Christian School. Notes: see web site for updated info. Sponsors: Wolf's Cycle and Fitness, Bike and Ski, Bicycle Works, Road ID, Sheboygan Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Abacus, Alsum Sweet Corn, Daane Electric, DeTroye Electric, Oostburg State Bank, Polar Bottles, Habush Habush & Rotier, Mentink's Market, Sargento Cheese, Tri County Messenger, Wenig Funeral Homes, Sheboygan Surgical Assoc, Custom Communication Solutions, Brian Gesch Insurance, Lakeshore Loopers, Maritime Insurance, American Family Insurance, Synergy Team Workout.

Events Listing Form  2010
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           Yes?     No?
     Have you placed a "hot" direct link to the NY Bicycling Coalition ( http://www.nybc.net ) on your organization’s or your event's page? Yes?     No?
No "hot" direct link to both Cyclotour Guide Books and the New York Bicycling Coalition, means no listing of your sponsors (making it harder for the event to gain more sponsorships in the 2011 events calendar. Hey, this is free advertising on two different web sites plus in a printed calendar with 50,000 copies distributed and a readership of 2 per copy equaling an approximate readership of 100,000.

Miscellaneous Information

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 research grant to the NYBC for the analysis of the 2009 or 2010 data please contact the NYBC.