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Jan 19, Thu, Roller Race for Velodrome, CRCA-Century Road Club Association & National Cycling Association, New York NY 917 318-8895, www.crca.net, michael.jay.green@gmail.com. Reg: $20.00, in advance on web site, or at door; USAC lic required & 2012/1 day lic available. Capacity is limited to 150 persons. Start: 6:30 PM, reg; 7:30 PM, rolling begins, Amity Hall, 80 West 3rd St, New York NY. Notes: $10-500 prize money. Link to roller racing rules on CRCA web site. Chip in contributions go to CRCA Development fund (501.c.3).

Jan 29, Feb 5, Mar 4, Sun, Learn to Ride, Bike New York, 475 Riverside Dr 13th Fl, New York NY 10115, 212 870-2080, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Reg: free, to guarantee a place in the class, and to help ensure that registrants show up we require a refundable $50.00 deposit by check or credit card; do not send cash. Your registration will not be considered complete without the deposit meaning you will not receive class details or the advance course packet. We will not process the deposit of participants who attend the class. Deposits from any no-shows will be used to help defray program costs. No online reg form; no pledges; no show ups. Start: 10:00 AM, PS/IS 180, 120th St. at Manhattan Ave., Harlem, NY. Notes: cancellation policy is clearly stated on the registration page.

Feb 1, Wed, Savvy Cycling Class, Bike New York, 475 Riverside Dr 13th Fl, New York NY 10115, 212 870-2080, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Reg: free, to guarantee a place in the class, and to help ensure that registrants show up we require a refundable $50.00 deposit by check or credit card; do not send cash. Your registration will not be considered complete without the deposit meaning you will not receive class details or the advance course packet. We will not process the deposit of participants who attend the class. Deposits from any no-shows will be used to help defray program costs. No online reg form; no pledges; no show ups. Start: To be scheduled check web site each week for more information. unless noted in reg materials (sent after receipt of the deposit) all classes are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; see web site for location by date. Notes: cancellation policy is clearly stated on the education web page. The Savvy Cyclist Class is a pre-requisite for the League of American Bicyclists' Certified Cycling Instructor Course.

Feb 4, Sat, Cycle for Hope, Camp Good Days, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon NY 14506, 585 624-5555, cycle4hope.org, tgerwitz@campgooddays.org, Dist: 2-6 hrs, spinning by time. Reg: online pdf form or at participating clubs. $20.00 per hour + additional pledges (no minimum.) Start: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM at participating health clubs: Rochester: Bally Total Fitness, Penfield Racquet Club, Rochester Athletic Club, Eastside YMCA, Ironworx Gym; Buffalo: Gold's Gym, Spring Creek Athletic Club, Terrie's Workout Center; Ithaca: The Gym, Wright Fitness & Cycling.

Feb 12-Apr 22 (Several classes in this time period) Sun, Bike Maintenance Classes, Bike New York, 475 Riverside Dr 13th Fl, New York NY 10115, 212 870-2080, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Reg: see schedule & fee info at "Learn" menu on web site. Start: every two weeks from 2/12/12 at Recycle-A-Bicycle shop, 35 Pearl St. at Plymouth, Dumbo, Brooklyn.

Feb 18, 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: check in, 7:00 AM; ride start, 8:00 AM; 7 Peal St., Schuylerville NY. Notes: it is winter, dress appropriately; rain or shine but if there is a chance of snow, ice or other dangerous conditions the ride will be postponed. If postponement occurs and pre-registrant can't make the new date then a full refund or credit for another ride be given, whichever the registrant prefers. Sponsor: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

Mar 1, Thu, Bicycle Commuting 101, Bike New York, 475 Riverside Dr 13th Fl, New York NY 10115, 212 870-2080, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Reg: free, see web site. Start: dates, times, and locations, TBA. Notes: If you live within 10 miles of your workplace, bicycling is a great way to get to work. It's fun, great for your health, less expensive than most other alternatives, and is frequently the fastest way to commute.

Mar 10, 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, www.columbia.edu/cu/cycling/index.html, grantstombcriterium@gmail.com. Dist: 0.9 mi loop criterium. Reg: on line only & pre-reg. only; reg. opens 2/13/12; fees, $15.-30.00 by cat. & race time; show ups/bike ups, O. K. 1 day lic. Available on site. See poster for information. USCF & USAC Collegiate events. Pre-reg. recommended & preferred. Start: Grant's Tomb Plaza, 122nd St. & Riverside Dr., New York NY. Notes: This is a very popular Crit. Pre-reg. preferred.

Mar 25, 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. Reg: $30.00; reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Rain or shine, entry fees are non-refundable & non-transferable for the Brevet series. Start: check in, 7:00 AM; ride start, 8:00 AM, 7 Pearl St., Schuylerville NY. Notes: sanctioned by Audax Club Parisien & Randonneurs USA; scenic route to Schroon Lake in the Adirondack Mts. Sponsor: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

Mar 25, Sun, Tour of the Battenkill Preview Ride, Anthem Sports, 51 Coila Rd, PO Box 504, Cambridge NY 12816, 413 314-3478, www.tourofthebattenkill.com, info@tourofthebattenkill.com. Dist: 64 mi. Reg: on line only; $40.00, all categories by speed; add $10.00 for reg. after 3/1/12. Start: 10:00 AM, Cambridge NY. Notes: Spring Preview Ride is fully supported on the new course; rest stops w/ food & refreshments; rider giveaways & raffle prizes.

Apr 13-15, Fri-Sun, Tour of the Battenkill Pro-Am, Pro Invitational, Bike Marathon, & Mini Kids Races, Anthem Sports, PO Box 504, Cambridge NY 12816, 413 314-3478, www.tourofthebattenkill.com, info@anthemsports.us. Dist: juniors, 14-62 mi.; women, 62 mi.; masters, 62 mi.; men cat 2, 3, 4, 5, 62 mi.; pro & pro/am; 80 mi.; see categories. Reg: $20.-90.00 by cat; on line reg only from web site; reg fee increases by $20.00, 3/30/12; wait lists; no pledges; no show ups; no refunds. Start: TBA in reg packet. Notes: giveaways; chip timing; USA Cycling or UCI licenses required to race (see rules).

Apr 14-15, Sat-Sun, Army Spring Cycling Classic, Army Cycling Club, U. S. Military Academy, West Point NY 10997, Use contact form on web site. www.westpointcycling.com, Dist: Omnium (TTT/RR/ITT/Crit). Reg: Collegiate racers only. All racer reg. information must be submitted early. USCF/NORBA/NCCA Lic. necessary & available on day of event for purchase. Start: It is absolutely essential that racers are on time for their event. If you miss the start time and we gave you ample warning then you are at the mercy of the officials and the race director. Notes: Collegiate racers only. Spectators encouraged but need to make prior arrangements to enter the Academy grounds to be at this event. 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 20, Fri, Copake Bicycle Swap Meet, Copake Auction, 266 County Rt 7A, Copake NY 12516, 518 329-1142, www.copakeauction.com/bicycles/bicycle-home.html, info@copakeauction.com. Reg: Free admission for buyers. Swap meet vendor fee: $25.00. Show up and pay to set up. Start: dawn 'til dusk, 266 County Rt 7A, Copake NY.

Apr 21, 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, info@copakeauction.com. Reg: Free admission for buyers. Online bidding. Start: 10:00 AM, 266 County Rt 7A, Copake NY.

Apr 22, Sun, Campmor H2H-Hudson to Highlands-Mtb Race Series: Blue Mountain Chainstretcher, 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.

Apr 22, 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. Reg: $30.00; reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Rain or shine, entry fees are non-refundable & non-transferable for the Brevet series. Start: check in, 3:00 PM; ride start, 3:59 PM; 7 Pearl St., Schuylerville NY. Notes: sanctioned by Audax Club Parisien & Randonneurs USA; scenic route to Elizabethtown, county seat for Essex County in the Adirondack Mts. High Peaks region. Sponsor: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

Apr 28 & other dates throughout the season, Sat, Ontario Brevets, Distance Rider, 5137 Glass Factory Rd, Munnsville NY 13409, 315 684-7280, www.distancerider.net, pdusel@sprintmail.com. Dist: 200-600 km, depending upon date of Brevet. Reg: see web site for reg fees; on line reg form; no pledges; show ups O. K. but email brevet organizer. Start: see web site for times, all from the village of Ontario NY. Notes: Brevets are a time-limited long distance ride. They are not races but rather are a riders' individual challenge to themselves. All rules of the road for the local area must be adhered to during the course of the brevet. Please be familiar with the rules. Some of the rules will be covered at the beginning of the rides; however riders are responsible for their own safety and should know the rules. Cue sheet, accommodations lists; riders are responsible for their own lodging & food. ACP & RUSA sanctioned events, see web site.

Apr 29, Sun, Binghamton Circuit Race, Tioga Velo Club, Binghamton NY http://tiogavelo.com. jeffrey.s.poulin@gmail.com. Dist: circuit, on 1.6 mi. closed loop. Reg: on line reg; $25.00 on site reg; $15.00 on line; $5.00, jrs, 4/22/11 deadline, online reg; valid USA Cycling lic. necessary & 1 day lic. available at event ($10.00); no pledges. Start: 10:00 AM, Cat 4 men, Cat 3-4 women, etc; refer to web site for other categories; all at Kirkwood Industrial Park, Binghamton NY on a 1.6 mi semi enclosed circuit. See web site for gearing and directions to Kirkwood. Notes: the results count towards USA Cycling upgrades and National Rankings; plus LAJORS for Juniors.

May 1-31, Sat-Tue, Capital District Bike Month, Albany Bicycle Coalition, c/o Albany Bike Rescue, 15 Trinity Pl, Albany NY 12202, 518 444-2142, www.albanybicyclecoalition.com, email: see web site, Dist: various events of various distances; safety & education events; films; contests; Reg: most events are free; helmets are required for ride events. Start: see web site various events start at various times & locations. Notes: poster contest for kids; SMBA trails day; legislative breakfast; ride around the capital; free repair clinic; kids bicycle rodeo; ride of silence to remember; commuter contest; bike to work day; savvy cyclist road classes; safe cycling for kids & their parents.

May 1-31, Tue-Thu, 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. Reg: free; go to the web site or contact Transportation Alternatives for details of Bike Month NYC activities & events. Event reg by 2/23. Start: check & recheck web site for exact locations/times/types of the 100 bike events celebrating bicycling in the metro NYC region.

May 5, Sat, Blessing of the Bikes, Bicycle Shows U.S., 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, www.theblessingofthebikes.com, glen@bicycleshows.usReg: no reg or fees; show up on time. Start: 9:30 AM, SHARP. at Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY. You must be on time. Notes: Optional post "Blessing…" event ride to Brooklyn Bridge Park for the free Brooklyn Bike Fest.

May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, Tue, Farmall Hill Mountain Bike Challenge: Spring 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. Reg: fees, per race: $15.00, USA Cycling members; $20.00, non USA Cycling members; NORBA lic required; no online reg; no pledges. Just show up and ride! Spectators encouraged. Helmets required. Start: reg, 5-6:00 PM; races start, 6:30 PM. Notes: race is held on private land; helmets required; media release required, on line.

May 6, Sun, Hollenbeck Spring Classic Road Race, Finger Lakes Cycling Club, Ithaca NY, www.flcycling.org, vpracing@flcycling.org. Dist: 22 mi loop w 1200 ft climbing; 66/44/22 by rider cat. Reg: $15.00, pre-reg; $20.00, day of; $12.00, jrs. + USCF Lic. Reg. on line or 8:00-9:00 AM day of race. USCF permit pending. Start: 10:00 AM for LAJRS; 10:30 or as scheduled for other cats; all at Hollenbeck's Cider Mill, NY Rt. 392, Virgil NY (~5 miles southwest of Cortland and 15 miles east of Ithaca.) Notes: Map & profile of course is on web site; 23 tooth is recommended.

May 6, Sun, TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour, Bike New York, 475 Riverside Dr 13th fl, New York NY 10115, 212 870-2080, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Dist: 42 mi. Reg: on line reg form; reg begins 2/1/12, participants will be chosen by a lottery system. no pledges; no show ups; special VIP & charity entries available. Start: 6:30 AM, assembly; 8:00 AM, start; Battery Park, New York City NY. Notes: Sag support, 5 stocked (w/H2O, snacks, services) rest areas, festival at end of ride.

May 12, Sat, Montauk Railroad Century, Suffolk Bike Riders Assn, PO Box 404, St. James NY 11780, www.sbraweb.org, century@sbraweb.org. Dist: 100 mi. Reg: fees, tba; on line reg only; go to web site today! 130 rider limit; fee + SBRA membership req; no show ups/bike ups; no pledges; no day of event reg. Start: 7:00 AM, Babylon Train Station, Babylon NY. Notes: no show ups; spectators welcome; sag support, rest stops, goodie bag, & prizes.

May 12, 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. Reg: $30.00; reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Rain or shine, entry fees are non-refundable & non-transferable for the Brevet series. Start: check in, 3:00 PM; ride start, 3:59 PM; 7 Pearl St., Schuylerville NY. Notes: sanctioned by Audax Club Parisien & Randonneurs USA; scenic route to Plattsburgh, the largest city in the Adirondack Mts. and on the shores of Lake Champlain. Lights required. See rider check list. Rain or shine. Sponsor: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

May 19-23, Sat-Wed, Brita Climate Ride: NYC to DC, Climate Ride, 114 W Pine St, Missoula MT 59802, 406 322-3448, www.climateride.org, info@climateride.org. Dist: 300 mi. Reg: fee, $75.00 + $2400.00 fundraising, by 5/9/12; on line reg form. Start: New York NY. Notes: includes all meals, accommodations, bike support, luggage transport, nightly speaker series.

May 22, 23, 24, Tue, Wed, & 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. Reg: fee tba. on line reg form; preference is given to local highway & public works employees; reg fee includes coffee, refreshments, lunch & course materials. Start: 3 locations: 5/22/12, Orleans County; 5/23/12, Ontario County; 5/24/12, Allegany County; see web site for specific location details on the reg form. Notes: Chris Blades, VP A. L. Blades, Instructor. Qualifies for "Road Master Recognition Program," www.clrp.cornell.edu/workshops/roadmaster.htm

Jun 2, Sat, 600 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. Reg: $30.00; reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Rain or shine, entry fees are non-refundable & non-transferable for the Brevet series. Start: check in, 3:00 PM; ride start, 3:59 PM; 7 Pearl St., Schuylerville NY. Notes: sanctioned by Audax Club Parisien & Randonneurs USA; scenic route to Chambly, Quebec through the eastern edge of the Adirondack Mts. and on the shores of Lake Champlain. Please have proper identification for crossing the border into Canada and returning to the USA. A passport is best but an enhanced driver’s license or NEXUS card will suffice.  Lights required. See rider check list and information on sleep break suggestions on the web site for this 600 km Brevet. Rain or shine.

Jun 2, Sat, Tour de Cure: Buffalo, American Diabetes Assn Buffalo Office, 315 Alberta Dr, Ste 102, Amherst NY 14226, 716 835-0274x3705, www.diabetes.org/tour, jbakeman@diabetes.org. Dist: 6/16/30/62/100 mi. Reg: $25.00 + $150.00 in pledges; $15.00; cyclists must meet fund-raising minimum in addition to the reg. fee to participate; reg fee is non-refundable & is not counted towards the fund-raising goal; show ups, O. K. Start: every ½ hr, 6:30 AM, 100 mi to 9:30 AM, 6 mi, Niagara County Community College, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn NY. Notes: spectators are encouraged to participate.

Jun 3, Sun, 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. Reg: fees tba; event t-shirt; pre-reg qualify for prize drawings. Start: 7:00 AM, North Fork Bank, Mattituck NY. Notes: ferry fare is not included in reg fee; spectators welcome; sag support, rest stops, goodie bag, & prizes.

Jun 3, 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. Reg: limited to 2500 cyclists; reg opens, 5/1/12; on line reg form; sign up at web site for email updates; no show ups/bike ups; no pledges. Start: 9:00 AM. 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.

Jun 3, 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, jrosa@diabetes.org, Dist: 100/62/45/20/7 mi. Reg: $25.00 + $200.00 in pledges; $15.00, reg fee by 4/26/12; cyclists must meet fund-raising minimum in addition to the reg. fee to participate; reg fee is non-refundable & is not counted towards the fund-raising goal; show ups, O. K. Start: Pier 94, W 54th St & 12th Ave, New York NY. Notes: Spectators are encouraged to participate.

Jun 3, Sun, Tour de Cure: Saratoga Springs, American Diabetes Assn, 1 Blue Streak Blvd, Saratoga Springs NY 12866, 518 218-1755x3632, www.diabetes.org/saratogaspringstourdecure, dnicastro@diabetes.org. Dist: 10/25/50/62/100 mi/3 hr spin. Reg: $25.00 + $150.00 in pledges; cyclists must meet fund-raising minimum in addition to the reg. fee to participate; reg fee is non-refundable & is not counted towards the fund-raising goal; show ups, O. K. Start: 6:00 AM-9:15 AM based on distance all at Saratoga Springs High School. Notes: new routes, maps on line, the beautiful scenery & history of Saratoga Springs & surrounding areas; coffee, bagels, juice, rest stops; medical & mechanical support; lunch, massage, music, & more.

Jun 3, Sun, Tour de Cure: Verona Beach-Syracuse/Utica, American Diabetes Assn, 110 Lomond Ct, Utica NY 13502, 315 438-8687X3663, www.diabetes.org/tour, jbottoms@diabetes.org, Dist: 15/25/40/62.5/100 mi. Reg: $25.00 + $150.00 in pledges; cyclists must meet fund-raising minimum in addition to the reg. fee to participate; reg fee is non-refundable & is not counted towards the fund-raising goal; show ups, O. K. Start: 6:15-8:45 AM, Verona Beach St Pk, Verona NY. Notes: the routes are guaranteed to be beautiful journeys through the quaint towns and villages surrounding Oneida Lake. The 62.5 and 100-mile routes travel AROUND Oneida Lake.

Jun 9, 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. Reg: $25.00 + $150.00 in pledges; $15.00, reg fee by 4/12/12; cyclists must meet fund-raising minimum in addition to the reg. fee to participate; reg fee is non-refundable & is not counted towards the fund-raising goal; show ups, O. K. Start: 6:30 AM-9:15 AM based on distance all at Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave, Riverhead NY. Notes: ride on the north shore of Long Island; rest stops, catered lunch & music, mechanical sag.

Jun 10, Sun, George Washington Bridge Challenge, American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer St, Hackensack NJ 07601, 201 457-3418, www.main.acsevents.org, gwbchallenge@cancer.org. Dist: 4/15/33/63 mi. Reg: $40.00, by 6/9/12; higher fee on day of event; on line reg form & off line reg form; no pledges are not necessary but strongly encouraged, this is a fundraising event; special incentives for $350.00+ in pledges. Start: 7:00 AM, reg, 7:40 AM promptly rides starts, George Washington Bridge Admin Bldg, 220 Bruce Reynolds Blvd, Fort Lee NJ. Notes: a Cancer Society Determine/Nation event; after crossing the world¹s most traveled bridge; participants take the challenge of one of several courses, post GWB Challenge picnic.

Jun 10, Sun, Tour de Cure: Rochester, American Diabetes Assn, 160 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618, 585 458-3040, www.diabetes.org/rochestertour, kligozio@diabetes.org. Dist: 15/25/40/62/100 mi. Reg: $15.00 + plus 150.00 min fund raising; pre-reg preferred; show ups, O. K. Start: Gordon Field House, Rochester Institute of Technology, 149 Lomb Memorial Dr, Henrietta NY. Notes: reg fee includes SAG, t-shirt, med support.

Jun 23, 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. Reg: no fee; reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Start: Wilmington NY. Notes: Part of UMCA's Ultracycling Cup competition (see ADK 540 info for World Cup & RAAM qualifiers), one lap, 136 mi. of the Adirondack 540 course. The ADK 540 weekend is Sept. 14-16, 2012. Sponsor: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

Jul 7-8, 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. Reg: $30.-90.00, depending upon event; reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Start: Schuylerville NY. Notes: fully marked rolling 32 mi. course along the Hudson River in northeastern Saratoga County. Complete weekend of ultra events for every level of bicyclist: *Saratoga Challenge, 24 hr. race; *Hudson River Ramble, 12 hr. race; *Nighthawk, 12 hr. night time race (see lighting requirements); *Triple Lap Challenge, 96 mi.; One Lap Fun Ride, 32 mi.; Midnight Madness, 1 lap/32 mi. All events are sanctioned by & * = part of the UMCA Ultracycling Cup. Sponsor: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

Jul 8, 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. Reg: limited to 1000 cyclists; reg opens, 6/1/12; sign at web site for update emails; on line reg form; no show ups/bike ups. Start: most likely, 9:00 AM, Flushing Meadows-Corona Pk, Queens NY. 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.

Jul 25-28, Wed-Sat, QuadZilla, Mark Frank, 322 Valiant Dr, Rochester NY 14623, www.quadzilla.us, mfqz@rochester.rr.com, Dist: 125 mi. Reg: tba, includes shared motel room, meals, snacks, & support. Start: Ithaca NY; end: Ithaca with 2 nights in Canandaigua and 1 night in Auburn. Notes: randonneur style endurance event encompassing all 11 New York State Finger Lakes; front & rear lights, reflective triangle or vest; total climbing is over 28,000 ft.

Aug 3-5, Fri-Sat, Montreal Double Double, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 400 mi./643 km; double century to Montreal QC, rest day in Montreal, double century return to Schuylerville NY. Reg: $375.00; reg online; no pledges; show ups; limited to 25 riders. Start: Schuylerville NY to Montreal QC & return to Schuylerville NY. Notes: lights required; border crossing documents required (passport & other official picture ID); full support; 1st class hotel accommodations. Sponsors: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

Aug 18, 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, svono@diabetes.org, Reg: $15.00 + $150.00 in pledges; cyclists must meet fund-raising minimum in addition to the reg. fee to participate; reg fee is non-refundable & is not counted towards the fund-raising goal; show ups, O. K. Start: Watkins Glen High School, Watkins Glen NY. Notes: reg fee includes SAG, t-shirt, med support.

Aug 19, Sun, Campmor 12 H2H Taconic 909 Challenge, Eastern Sports Promotion, PO Box 277, Chelsea NY 12512, 845 505-1211, www.espraces.com, tim@espraces.com. Dist: 12 hours. Reg: on line pre reg; 5-6:00 AM, at event; $35.00, solo; $140.00, 4 person team; USA Cycling event; lic necessary; pro & cat 1 need 1 yr lic. Start: by cat, 7:00 AM, Taconic Hereford MUA (multi-use area), Pleasant Valley NY, off Tyrrel Rd exit, mi marker 52.8 on Taconic Pkwy. Notes: Fri night camping available at race site.

Aug 25-26, Sat-Sun, Chris Thater Memorial Criterium, 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: USA Cycling, USACRITS Series race, National Racing Calendar Event sanctioned races; on line reg form, fees, tba. Start: downtown Binghamton NY. Notes: prizes, gift certificates & cash, awarded to all age group winners; music festival and expo.

Sep 9, 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: sliding scale reg fee, from $75.00 to $40.00, based on TA membership & date of reg. Start: 6:00 AM, Harlem Meer inside Central Pk, 110th St & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd Manhattan NY; additional start point, 6:00 AM, Prospect Pk, Brooklyn NY.

Sept 14-16, 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. Course is along the shores of Lake Champlain and through the Adirondack Mts. See ADK 540 Preview Ride, 6/23/12. Sponsors: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

Sep 16, Sun, Campmor H2H-Hudson to Highlands-Mtb Race Series # 2: Tymor Park, Eastern Sports Promotion, PO Box 277, Chelsea NY 12512, 845 505-1211, www.h2hrace.com, tim@espraces.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: Tymor Park, Duncan Rd, LaGrangeville NY; start by cat; see each race description. Notes: USA Cycling lic; ANSI approved helmet required.

Sep 29, Sat, Cascadilla Hill Climb, Finger Lakes Cycling Club, Ithaca NY www.flcycling.org, vpracing@flcycling.org. Dist: 22 mi loop w 1200 ft climbing; 66/44/22 by rider cat. Reg: TBA. Start: 9:00 AM for LAJRS; 10:30 or as scheduled for other cats; all at Cascadilla Hill. Notes: Map & profile of course is on web site; 23 tooth is recommended.

Oct 27, 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: 7 Pearl St., Schuylerville NY. Notes: high powered lights mandatory; rolling figure 8 loop through Saratoga County, Saratoga Lake, past battlefields, cemeteries, possibly a haunted house; unsupported with a 1/2 way break; food at start, middle & finish + Hammer Nutrition gels, drinks & bars to take along. Sponsors: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores. Sponsor: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

Nov 10, 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! Rain or shine; entry fees are non-refundable & non-transferable. Start: check in, 7:00 AM; ride start, 8:00 AM, 7 Pearl St., Schuylerville NY. Notes: scenic ride through Saratoga County along the Hudson & Mohawk Rivers, Saratoga & Ballston Lakes. Dress accordingly for the conditions. Bring lights. Unsupported on the road but food at the start & finish + Hammer Nutrition gels, drinks, & bars to take along with you. See rider checklist. Sponsors: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

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! Rain or shine; entry fees are non-refundable & non-transferable unless it snows, there are ice roads, or other dangerous conditions then a full refund or a credit towards another ride, whichever the cyclist prefers, will be given. Start: check in, 7:00 AM; ride start, 8:00 AM, 7 Pearl St., Schuylerville NY. Notes: Figure 8 loop returns to the start midway for riders to take a break and warm up; lights required. Sponsors: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

2012 NYS Major Bicycling Events Accomplished!

Jan 7, Sat, First 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: check in, 7:00 AM; ride start, 8:00 AM; 7 Pearl St., Schuylerville NY. Notes: rain or sunshine this ride goes! Snow, ice, or dangerous conditions will postpone the ride. Figure 8 loop returns to the start midway so riders can take a break and warm up. Lights required. Adirondack Ultra rides may qualify bicyclist for PBP, RAAM, & other UMCA or Ranndoneurs USA events.

Jan 10, Tue, Winter Riding 101, Bike New York, 475 Riverside Dr 13th Fl, New York NY 10115, 212 870-2080, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Reg: free, see web site. Start: 6:30 PM, Manhattan Bicycle Habitat, 244 Lafayette St. between Prince & Spring Sts, Soho, Manhattan, NY. Course is from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Notes: From gloves to gear, the lively class will teach you how to stay warm, safe, and in good condition (both you and your bike, that is) until spring returns.

Jan 13-15, Fri-Sun, Youth Bike Summit, Recycle A Bicycle, 35 Pearl St, Brooklyn NY 11201, 718 858-2972, www.recycleabicycle.org, info@recycleabicycle.org, director@recycleabicyle.org. Dist: Reg: $10.00, youth; $25.00, adult. on line & at door. Start: The New School, Johnson/Kaplan Hall, 66 W. 12th St., New York NY 10011. Notes: Conference aims to inspire people from different educational disciplines together to explore, network, and learn how bicycling can be a legitimate and safe form of transportation for today's youth.

Jan 14, Sat, Joe Dunlop Memorial Spin-a-Thon, Suffolk Bike Riders Assn, PO Box 404, St. James NY 11780, 631 331-6100, www.sbraweb.org, Reg: $25.00 per hr payable to Response of Suffolk County, Inc.; reg by 1/7/12, call Malia, 631 331-6100. Start: 7:30-10:30 AM, New York Sports Clubs, 200 Wilson St., Port Jefferson NY.

Bicycling Events in Other States & Provinces

2011 Connecticut Bicycling Events Accomplished

May 22, Sun, Bloomin' Metric, Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club, PO Box 1144, Darien CT 06820, www.soundcyclists.com/BloominMetric.htm, bloominmetric11@optonline.net. Dist: 25/47/63 mi; 40/75/100 km.

May 28-29, Sat-Sun, Angel Ride 2011, Angel Charitable Trust, PO Box 1013, Old Lyme CT 06371, 860 227-0658, www.angelride.org, lynn@angelride.org. Dist: 85 mi.

2011 Maryland Bicycling Events

2011 Maryland Bicycling Events Accomplished

Feb 22, Tue, Bike Maryland Symposium, Bike Maryland, 1209 N Calvert St, Baltimore MD 21202, 410 960-6493 www.bikemd.org, carol@onecarless.org. Notes: purpose of the Symposium is to educate and empower advocates and attendees, identify common issues in our local communities, set priorities for improving the future of bicycling in Maryland, and demonstrate the economic impact of our state's bicycling local communities, set priorities for improving the future of bicycling in community.

Oct 9, Sun, Tour du Port, One Less Car, 1209 N Calvert St, Baltimore MD 21202, 410 227-9987, www.onelesscar.org, rachel@onelesscar.org. Dist: 13/23/40/50/63 mi. Reg: tba, day of event reg; student rate; bike ups/show ups OK. Start: by distance; 63 mi, 7:00 AM; 50 mi, 7:15 AM; 40 mi, 7:45 AM; 23 mi, 9:00; 13 mi, 9:15; at Korean War Memorial, Canton Waterfront Pk, Baltimore MD. Notes: Tour du Port gives average everyday folks a chance to enjoy the streets as playgrounds vs. experiencing the typical congestion and pollution created by an auto-centric society. The health and welfare of our population is directly related to having access to a multitude of safe and reliable modes of transportation. Making riding and walking viable transportation options helps increase our collective well-being.

2011 New Jersey Events Accomplished

Jun 5, Sun, Tour de Cure: New Jersey Skylands, American Diabetes Assn, Centerpointe II, 1160 Rt 22 E Ste 103, Bridgewater NJ 08807, 732 469-7979x3514, www.diabetes.org/tour, tconnelly@diabetes.org. Dist: 13/30/50/75/100 mi.

Jun 12, Sun, George Washington Bridge Challenge, American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer St, Hackensack NJ 07601, 201 457-3418, www.determination.acsevents.org, gwbchallenge@cancer.org. Dist: 5-64 mi.

Jun 12, Sat, Tour de Cure: Central Jersey, American Diabetes Assn, Centerpointe II, 1160 Rt 22 E Ste 103, Bridgewater NJ 08807, 888 342-3383x3514, 732 469-7979x3529, www.diabetes.org/tour, tconnelly@diabetes.org. Dist: 13/30/50/62 mi.

Jun 17, Sat, 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: 13/30/50/75/100 mi.

2011 Ontario, Canada Bicycling Events Accomplished

Mar 3-18, Sat-Fri, Cuba End to End, CanBiCuba, 412-421 Whitney Ave, Hamilton ON L8S 2H6, 905 577-9922, www.canbicuba.ca, petermarshallcycles@yahoo.ca. Dist: 30-170 km. USA citizens will need special documents.

Apr 16-25, Sat-Mon, Cuba in the Raw, CanBiCuba, 412-421 Whitney Ave, Hamilton ON L8S 2H6, 905 577-9922, www.canbicuba.ca, petermarshallcycles@yahoo.ca. Reg: on line form; CAN$995.00; to book tel: 800 267-6208, Julie. Notes: USA citizens will need special documents.

2011 Pennsylvania Bicycling Events

2011 Pennsylvania Bicycling Events Accomplished

Jun 12, Sun, French Creek Iron Tour: Cycling for Open Space, French & Pickering Creek Conservation Trust, 511 Kimberton Rd, Phoenixville PA 19460, 610 933-7577, www.irontour.org, office@frenchandpickering.org. Dist: 10/20/35/50/66/75/100 mi.

Aug 7, Sun, Endure: An American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon, American Cancer Soc, 712 S Keyser Ave, Taylor PA 18517, 570 562-9749, http://main.acsevents.org/, tonyehn.verkitus@cancer.org. Dist: 12/30/62 mi. Reg: fees, tba; show ups O. K. Start: 7:00 AM, Wilkes Univ, Wilkes-Barre PAWilkes-Barre PA. Notes: non-competitive ride to raise awareness, and funds for cancer research, education, advocacy and service efforts.

Calendar Listing Form 2011

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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.

The Form!
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Number of cyclists in the 2010 event?
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2012 Name of Event:
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Miscellaneous Information

We will list major bicycling events from Ontario, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut actually, anywhere in the USA & Canada only if they are sent to us using the Events Listing Form.

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.

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.

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Last update: January 19, 2012