Cycling Events Calendar
Bicycling Events Calendar New York State;
Ontario, Canada; Great Lakes Region; Michigan; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Georgia; Connecticut
Major New York State bicycling events, tours,
races, & rallies are, click here, listed on this page for the
events calendar & skip all my words.
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additional information to current listings, etc.
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New York State: Major Bicycling Events
Calendar, 2008
Events are listed below the picture!
Important Event needing your personal bicycling advocacy action:
One result of the NY Bicycling Coalition's Legislative Day is the
introduction of Assembly bill A08587 by NYS Assemblymen David F. Gantt
(133rd Assembly Dist., Monroe County) & Jeffrey Dinowitz (81st Assembly Dist., The
Bronx) and bill S5711 by NYS Senator Martin Malavé Dilan (17th
Senatorial Dist., Kings County (Brooklyn)).
Call, write, and email (use all 3 ways of
communicating) your Assemblyperson and Senator to have them vote for this bill during vote
this NYS legislative session, ending June 22, 2009.
Bill Summary: "Enables safe access to public roads for all users
by requiring that all transportation improvements shall improve safety, access, and
mobility for all travelers regardless of age or ability." Very important for
bicyclists & pedestrians." Go to complete
streets.htm for details of both the NYS Assembly and Senate bills.
NY Bicycling Coalition Legislator Bike Ride, 4/7/09, Photo courtesy: NYS Assembly
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Erie Canal Bicyclist & Hiker Tour Guide, 2rd Edition,
2008 Rev.,
'Round Lake Ontario 3rd Edition, 2008 Rev.,
'Round Lake Erie: A Bicyclist's Tour Guide, 2008 Rev.
and Finger Lakes Bicyclist's Tour Guide, 2008 Rev.
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This
week's Featured events (entire calendar is below the Featured events):
Sat, Jun 13; Aug 1; Aug 8; Aug 22; Sep 19, New York State BMX Series, Empire BMX,
c/o 3 California Ave, Rensselaer NY 12144, tel: c518 526-2518 h 518 477-5004,
www.nybmx.org, Dist: by cat. Reg: $20.00 each, for all qualifier events; $45.00, 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, 12:00 PM;
check each event web site; 5/30, CNY BMX, Bridgewater NY; 6/6, Kingston Point BMX,
Kingston NY; 6/13, Catamount BMX, Bennington VT; 8/1, New Paltz BMX, New Paltz NY; 8/8,
Shoreham BMX, Shoreham NY; 8/22, Tri City BMX, Rotterdam NY; 9/19, State Championships,
Tri City BMX, Rotterdam NY.
Sat, Jun 13, Wilmington Whiteface Road Race, Team Placid Planet, www.teamplacidplanet.org,
race@teamplacidplanet.org, Dist: 12-68 mi. Reg: $30.00, adults; $10.00, juniors; pre-reg
by 6/11/09 preferred, no pledges; show ups OK. Start: Wilmington Town Pk. Sponsors: Placid
Planet Bicycles, Hammer Nutrition, Town of Wilmington NY, Graymont Materials, Scheefer's
Adirondack Builders, Media Central, Balanced Bodywork & Massage, Niles Piller &
Bracy PLLC, Fitness Revolution, Flowering Meadow Nursery.
Sun, Jun 14; Sun, Jun 21; Savvy Cycling Class: New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn,
Bronx), Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, tel: 212 932-2453, fax:
212 932-3206, 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: 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: clearly stated cancellation policy is on the
education web page. The Savvy Cyclist Class is a pre-requisite for the League of American
Bicyclists' Certified Cycling Instructor Course.
Sun, Jun 14, Saranac Lake Downtown Criterium, Team Placid Planet, www.teamplacidplanet.org,
race@teamplacidplanet.org, Dist: 6-25 mi depending on category. Reg: $30.00, adults;
$10.00, juniors; pre-reg by 6/11/09 preferred, no pledges; show ups OK. Start: Main St
& NY Rt 3, Village of Saranac Lake NY. Sponsors: Placid Planet Bicycles, Hammer
Nutrition, Village of Saranac Lake, Graymont Materials, Scheefer's Adirondack Builders,
Media Central, Balanced Bodywork & Massage, Niles Piller & Bracy PLLC, Fitness
Revolution, Flowering Meadow Nursery.
Sun, Jun 14, 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.
Benefits: Friends of Westchester Parks & Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Reg:
free, show up & ride! Start: 11:00 AM, rain or shine; Blue Mountain County Pk, NY.
Sponsors: Yorktown Cycles, Danny's Cycles, Briarcliff Bikeworks, Hickory & Tweed,
Sierra Cycles, Beacon Cycles, Cannondale, Jamis Bicycles, Westchester County Parks,
Campmor.
2009 New York State Bicycling Events
July - November events are below the picture!
Exercise your bicycle touring fantasy!
on a scenic, relaxing, and exciting vacation
Bicycle touring around Lake Ontario using our
'Round Lake Ontario: A Bicyclist's Tour Guide, 3rd Ed.
Rotate © Liam Patrick Quigley, 2005.
Live downstate? Live in the New York City metro area?
Come upstate! Ride our wonderful paved, wide shouldered roads!
Use our Finger Lakes Bicyclist's Tour Guide to tour the
Finger Lakes wine country on your own
Click: Finger Lakes to tour the Finger Lakes on your own
using our Finger Lakes Bicyclist's Tour Guide.
Fri-Sun, Jun 12-14, Great Finger Lakes Bicycle Tour - 2009,
Southern Tier Bicycle Club Inc, PO Box 601, Binghamton NY 13902, tel: 607 722-6005, www.southerntierbicycleclub.org,
Bike@southerntierbicycleclub.org, Dist: 21/91 mi. Reg: $65.00 + $3.00 club membership fee;
pre-reg by 5/15/09; 250 riders only; no pledges; show ups ok, must pay $10.00 late fee
post 5/15 deadline. Start: 3:00 PM, Hidden Valley Group Camp, Watkins Glen St. Pk.,
Watkins Glen NY. Notes: 2 days of touring in the scenic southern Finger Lakes, NYS;
includes cpgd, 4 catered meals, maps, sag wagon, repair service & entertainment. Cabin
bunk, $5.00 extra. Both days have off-road options. Sponsor: Bicycling Magazine.
Fri-Sun, Jun 12-14, Get Your Guts in Gear: The Ride for Crohn's & Colitis, Get
Your Guts in Gear, 593 Vanderbilt Ave PMB 108, Brooklyn NY 11238, tel: 718 875-2123, fax:
718 875-2394, www.ibdride.org, info@ibdride.org. Dist.: 210 mi/~70 per day. Benefits:
multiple charities providing Crohn's disease & ulcerative colitis awareness, patient
support, and disease research. Reg: fee: $85.00 + $1800.00 min. in pledges; advance reg
required; on line registration; no show ups. Start: New York NY. Notes: fully supported
w/sweep; stocked rest stops; meals; overnight camping. Sponsors: Slopes Sports, Clif Bar,
Crohn's & me, Lialda, ConvaTec, Hollister, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Movin 92.5.
Sat, Jun 13, 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: Ticonderoga NY. Notes: one lap,
136 mi, of the Adirondack 540 course. Sponsor: Hammer Nutrition.
Sat, Jun 13, Wilmington Whiteface Road Race, Team Placid Planet, www.teamplacidplanet.org,
race@teamplacidplanet.org, Dist: 12-68 mi. Reg: $30.00, adults; $10.00, juniors; pre-reg
by 6/11/09 preferred, no pledges; show ups OK. Start: Wilmington Town Pk. Sponsors: Placid
Planet Bicycles, Hammer Nutrition, Town of Wilmington NY, Graymont Materials, Scheefer's
Adirondack Builders, Media Central, Balanced Bodywork & Massage, Niles Piller &
Bracy PLLC, Fitness Revolution, Flowering Meadow Nursery.
Sat, Jun 13, Ride for Your Life, Western NY
Wellness and RV&E Bike and Skate, PO Box 364, Lakeville NY 14480, tel: 585 672-1015,
www.wnywp.org, info@wnywp.org. Dist: 5/10/25 mi + nordic trek. Benefits: community cancer
survivors' physical activities program. Reg: $50.00, adult single or multiple event;
children & youth riders accompanied by an adult are free; on line reg. Start: 8:30,
AM, Mendon Ponds Park, Evergreen Lodge, NY 65/Clover St, Mendon NY.
Sat, Jun 13, Jul 25, Sep 5, Sep 19, Oct 11, U. S. A. C. N. Y. S. Dual Slalom
Championship Series, Plattekill Bike Park, 469 Plattekill Mountain Rd, Roxbury NY
12474, tel: 607 326-3500, www.plattekill.com, info@plattekill.com. Dist: dual slalom
course. Reg: on line reg; day & season passes; Sat & Sun lift pass included with
all race entries; fees by cat, $40.00, Pro/Experts; $30.00, Sport/Beginners/all Women;
show ups O. K. Start: reg, 8:00 AM; race, 3:00 PM. Notes: side by side, elbow to elbow
racing with multiple lines & room to pass. Sponsors: Scott, Fox Racing Shox, Magura,
Racer's Edge Cycle & Fitness, Gamut USA, Maxxis, Delta House Racing, Monster Energy.
Sun, Jun 14; Sun, Jun 21; Savvy Cycling Class: New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn,
Bronx), Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, tel: 212 932-2453, fax:
212 932-3206, 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: 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: clearly stated cancellation policy is on the
education web page. The Savvy Cyclist Class is a pre-requisite for the League of American
Bicyclists' Certified Cycling Instructor Course.
Sun, Jun 14, Saranac Lake Downtown Criterium, Team Placid Planet, www.teamplacidplanet.org,
race@teamplacidplanet.org, Dist: 6-25 mi depending on category. Reg: $30.00, adults;
$10.00, juniors; pre-reg by 6/11/09 preferred, no pledges; show ups OK. Start: Main St
& NY Rt 3, Village of Saranac Lake NY. Sponsors: Placid Planet Bicycles, Hammer
Nutrition, Village of Saranac Lake, Graymont Materials, Scheefer's Adirondack Builders,
Media Central, Balanced Bodywork & Massage, Niles Piller & Bracy PLLC, Fitness
Revolution, Flowering Meadow Nursery.
Sun, Jun 14, 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.
Benefits: Friends of Westchester Parks & Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Reg:
free, show up & ride! Start: 11:00 AM, rain or shine; Blue Mountain County Pk, NY.
Sponsors: Yorktown Cycles, Danny's Cycles, Briarcliff Bikeworks, Hickory & Tweed,
Sierra Cycles, Beacon Cycles, Cannondale, Jamis Bicycles, Westchester County Parks,
Campmor.
Sun, Jun 14, George Washington Bridge Challenge: 22nd Annual, American Cancer
Society, 20 Mercer St, Hackensack NJ 07601, tel: 201 457-3418x2221, fax: 201 343-1839,
gwbchallenge@cancer.org, http://community.acsevents.org/gwbchallenge, Dist: 5-64 mi,
choice is made by cyclist. Benefits: American Cancer Society. Reg: $10.00; on line reg by
6/10/09; pledges are not necessary but strongly encouraged, this is a fundraising event;
$100.00 in pledges to receive a 2009 t-shirt; show ups, OK. Start: 7 AM, George Washington
Bridge Plaza South, Port Authority, Fort Lee NJ. Notes: after crossing the world¹s most
traveled bridge, participants take the challenge of one of several courses, post GWB
Challenge picnic. Sponsors: Quest, Janes Team, NY Waterways, NJ Com, North Jersey Media
Group. Next year: Jun 23, 2010.
Sun, Jun 14, Tour de Cure: New York City, American Diabetes Assn, 333 7th Ave, 17th
Fl, New York NY 10001, tel: 212 725-4925x3431, fax: 212 725-8916, www.diabetes.org/tour,
touradmin@diabetes.org. Dist: 62/32/15 mi. Benefits: American Diabetes Assn. Ref: $25.00 +
$150.00 in pledges; pre-reg, $15.00 by 3/14/09; on line reg form; show ups, OK. Start:
7:00 A. M., Morningside Pk, New York NY. Notes: Spectators are encouraged to participate.
Sponsors: Johnson & Johnson, CW 11, AT&T, Gold's Gym, Dignity Memorial,
Wal-Mart/Sam's Club.
Sun, Jun 14, Jul 26, Sep 6, Sep 20, Oct 11, Oct 25, U. S. A. C. N.
Y. S. Downhill Championship Series, Plattekill Bike Park, 469 Plattekill Mountain Rd,
Roxbury NY 12474, tel: 607 326-3500, www.plattekill.com, info@plattekill.com. Dist:
downhill course. Reg: on line reg; day & season passes; Sat & Sun lift pass
included with all race entries; fees by cat, $70.00, USAC Pro; $60.00, Cat1 (expert);
$45.00, Cat2; show ups O. K. Start: Sun, reg, 8:00 AM, race start, 11:00 AM; 9:00 AM for
open downhill course. Notes: classic single track featuring steep chutes, natural rock
drops, loose shale; prizes, top 3 medals & cash. Sponsors: Scott, Fox Racing Shox,
Magura, Racer's Edge Cycle & Fitness, Gamut USA, Maxxis, Delta House Racing, Monster
Energy.
Wed-Sun, Jun 17-21, 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; submissions are accepted from 12/1/08-3/7/09. All film
lengths accepted. Films of 1 minute up to short films of 10 minutes are easier to program.
Submission characteristics: all bicycle subjects accepted road, BMX, MTB, narratives,
docs, experimental, Hollywood, Bollywood, cycling per se, Screening
loc: Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave, NY NY; program info will be posted on the web
site. Notes: The bicycle film festival is a celebration
of bicycles through film, art and music. We are accepting entries for films with a strong
theme or character of bicycles. A fine thriller with one scene of a bicycle chase does not
count. Primary Sponsors: Redbull, 42 below Vodka, Hutchinson, Brooks, Cinelli, Dahon.
The Erie Canal Bicyclist & Hiker
Tour Guide is the definitive bicycle tour guide for bicycling the entire
Canalway Trail; the
route along Lake Champlain all the way to Montréal; and along the Hudson R. to NYC.
Our Erie Canal Bicyclist & Hiker Tour Guide, 2rd
Edition, 2008 Revision is now available
It has the valid bicycle route along the Hudson River from NYC,
the G. Washington Bridge & the Tappan Zee Bridge to Montreal via the
Champlain Canal, Lake Champlain & the Chambly Canal.
Sun, Jun 21, Owego Strawberry Festival Classic, Tioga Velo Club,
NY http://tiogavelo.com, jpoulin@stny.rr.com. Reg: $15.00 by 6/19/09, online reg form.
Sun, Jun 21, b.i.k.e-Syracuse Tour De'Cuse, b.i.k.e Syracuse, PO
Box 15192, Syracuse NY 13215, tel: 315 428-2453, fax: 315 472-2616, www.bikesyracuse.org, bikesyracuse@aol.com. Dist:
5/20/40 mi loop & 1/4 mi. youth track. Benefits: Bicycles and Ideas for Kids
Empowerment was created for the purpose of helping inner-city, children of poverty;
providing hot meals and mentoring. Reg: $20.00, 18 & older riders; free, 17 &
younger; + $50.00 in pledges; on line reg form; show ups/bike ups, OK. Start: 7:00 AM,
reg; 9:00 AM, event start, Skiddy Pk, Syracuse NY. Notes: bikes must be in good working
condition; certified helmet must be worn; t-shirt to reg cyclists; food available for
purchase. Sponsors: Onondaga Cycling Club, Visit Syracuse, The Hartford, MSA Advocates,
Reller Risk Management.
Sun, Jun 21, 35th Annual Father's Day Skyscraper Harlem Cycling Classic, Sparta
Cycling, 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. Reg: pro 1-2 by invitation; other cats subject to $10.00 late fee if
reg after 6/20/09; show ups OK. but must reg at start site well before the start; no
pledges. Start: 12:00 noon, Marcus Garvey Pk, 121st St & 5th Ave, New York NY. Notes:
USCF lic available; adult, men's, women's, youth (10 yrs old +,) senior races; pro 1-2
riders by invitation only. Sponsors: Uptown, NYC DOT, NYC Sports Commission.
Sun, Jun 21, Sep 13, Campmor H2H-Hudson to Highlands-Mtb Race Series,
Coordinator: Team Bulldog, www.h2hrace.com, brian@teambulldog.com. Dist: various by cat.
Reg: 9 different races dates in the series; reg by cat men, women, jrs; see individual
event reg info; link to on line reg. form. Start: by cat; see each race description.
Notes: USA Cycling lic; ANSI approved helmet required. Sponsors: Campmor.com, Team
Bulldog, Town Cycle, Black Bear Cycling, Bikeway, WMBA, Marty's Reliable Cycle, Darkhorse
Cycle.
Wed-Sun, Jun 24-28, Pedal for Medals 2009, Special Olympics New
York, 1 Grove St Ste 216, Pittsford NY 14534, tel: 585 586-7400x105, www.pedal4medals.org,
mwiggins@nyso.org. Dist: 300 mi/4 days. Benefits: pecial Olympics of New York State. Reg:
fee, TBA + $900.00 in pledges, no show ups; on line form. Start: Saranac Lake NY to Dwyer
Pk, Cortland NY. Notes: completely supported ride; lodging at excellent hotels each night;
great meals; numerous beverage & snack rest stops; full sag support; Adirondacks to
the Finger Lakes.
Sat, Jun 27, RARE Recumbent Rally: 10th Annual The R2K09.10,
Rochester Area Recumbent Enthusiasts, Rochester NY tel: (Michael) 585 461-5084, http://home.roadrunner.com/~rare/r2k_09_10.html,
r2korganizers@rochester.rr.com, Dist.: 80/25 mi. (remote start). Reg: no fee for biking
event; auto fee to St. Pk.; per night group camping fee at Hamlin Beach St. Pk. (30 group
campers, max); campers must pre-reg by 6/1/09 to be assured of a campsite (Fri or Sat
night) at this beautiful St Pk on Lake Ontario. Start: 8:00 AM, main parking lot at Hamlin
Beach St Pk, Hamlin NY, on Lake Ontario; remote start at Basil A Marcella Pk on English
Rd, North Greece NY at 10 AM. Notes: Ride takes place entirely on Saturday, 6/27/09 &
is 75 mi from Hamlin Beach St Pk to Rochester NY & return; it includes flat low
trafficked country roads followed by forested bike path to downtown Rochester's High
Falls; lunch at cyclist's expense; additional campsites are available by telephoning
Hamlin Beach St Pk directly at 585 964-2462.
Sat, Jun 27, Ontario Brevets, Distance Rider, 5137 Glass Factory Rd,
Munnsville NY 13409, tel: 315 684-7280, www.distancerider.net, jennentropy@gmail.com.
Dist: 200-600 km., depending upon date of Brevet. Reg: $15.00, 200 & 300 km; $20.00,
400 km; $50.00, 600 km; on line reg form; no pledges; show ups O. K. but email organizer.
Start: dependent upon dist and date. Brevets are a time-limited long distance ride. They
are not races but rather a riders' individual self challenge. 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. Sponsor: Onondaga Cycling
Club.
Sat-Sun, Jun 27-28, Raccoon Rally MtB Cycling Festival Weekend,
Heart Rate Up!, PO Box 168, Buffalo NY 14240 tel: 716 574-0888, www.heartrateup.com,
heartrateupinfo@yahoo.com. Dist: Several events over two-days. Benefits: American Diabetes
Assn. Reg: $25.00 by 6/24/09; $5.00 late fee; no pledges; show ups ok. Start: 9:30-10:00
AM depending on events. Notes: The largest cycling festival event weekend in our region
open to all skill levels including Road Race, XC, STXC, Downhill & Trials. Sponsors:
Hollyloft, Handlebars, Just Riding Along, Ellicottville Bike Shop, Scott Bicycles.
Sat, Jun 27, The Ride for Roswell, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Elm &
Carlton Sts, Buffalo NY 14263, tel: 716 843-7433, www.rideforroswell.org,
rideforroswell@roswellpark.org. Dist: 3/8/20/30/44/62.5 mi. + peloton & virtual
riders. Benefits: cancer research and patients' care at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Reg: $50.00, day of event; $15.00 by 6/26/09; $10.00 by 4/1/08; + $100.00 pledges;
children under 10, reg fee + min. $50.00 in pledges; on line reg form including payments;
show ups/bike ups, O. K. Start:
Baird Pt., Univ. of Buffalo (North); 6:30 AM, 12 mi Peloton; 7:00 AM, 62.5 & 44 mi;
7:30 AM, 33 mi; 9:00 AM, 20 mi; 10:00 AM, 8 mi; 11:00 AM, 3mi.
Notes: Picnic at finish line w/food, beverages, kids tent, prizes, & entertainment.
Sag support, frequent rest stops, fire/police vigilance, route guides, & mechanics on
all routes. Sponsors: Wegmans, Sahlen's, Berrafato's Catering, Coca-Cola Bottling Co of
Buffalo, Rich Products, Dave & Busters, Perry's Ice Cream, NFTA-Metro Transit,
Praxair, FedEx Trade Networks, Deltacraft Papers, Modern Corporation, Marketing
Technologies Printing, Osmose Holding, New Buffalo Shirt Factory, New Era Cap Co, Flynn
& friends Communications, WGRZ.com Channel 2, 97 Rock, 1022 Edge, Mix 104.1 WHIT-FM,
United Graphics, Taravella Marketing, New Buffalo Shirt Factory, Blue Cross & Blue
Shield of Western New York, First Niagara Financial Group, United Healthcare, Capital
Management Services, Malcolm Pirnie Engineers, Buffalo Athletic Club, West Herr Automotive
Group, Wal-Mart, Dick's Sporting Goods, Fairgrounds Gaming & Raceway, Seneca Gaming
Corp. Next year: June 26, 2010.
Sat, Jun 27, Tour de Cure: Long Island, American Diabetes Assn,
333 7th Ave 17th Fl, New York NY 10001 tel: 212 725-4925x3410, www.diabetes.org/tour,
kryan@diabetes.org. Dist: 100/63/32/15 mi. Benefits: Americans with diabetes. Reg: $15.00
before 3/15/09; $25.00 after that date; + $150.00 fundraising pledges. Start: 6:30 AM-9:15
AM by distance, all at Indian Island Park. Notes: ride on the north shore of Long Island;
rest stops, catered lunch & music, mechanical sag. Sponsors: King's Catering, East End
Wineries, DiCarlo Food Services, Capital One, The Originators Band.
Sun, Jun 28, Tour de Kingston, Kingston Hospital Foundation,
Kingston NY 12401, tel: 845 336-5581, http://www.tourdeulster, anace@kingstonhospital.org.
Dist: 5 mi. Benefits: Funds collected will go towards providing bicycles to those in need
of them for recreational or transportation purposes that will better their lives. In
addition, there will be scholarships awarded. Reg: free; donations to support bicycle
program & scholarship program can be made out to The Kingston Hospital Foundation
attn. Bikes, and mailed to Allen Nace- 2 Barbarossa Lane Kingston NY 12401 or brought to
the event. Start: 12 Noon, Deitz Stadium, Kingston NY. Notes: Tour de Kingston a slow
paced 5 mi. ride thru historic Kingston; stops at historic sites all with free admission;
Senate House, Fireman\'s Mus; cookout at Forsyth Nature Center, Tour de Kingston is part
of Tour de Ulster. Sponsors:
Kingston YMCA, Bike Brothers, Cycle Therapy, City of Kingston, Lions Club of Kingston NY,
Health Alliance, Dr. Douglas Astion, TFAC, The Bridge Back, Ulster County Community
Action.
Sun, Jun 28, Tour de Ulster, Kingston Hospital Foundation,
Kingston NY 12401, tel: 845 336-5581, http://www.tourdeulster, anace@kingstonhospital.org.
Dist: 50/35/25 mi. Benefits: Funds collected will go towards providing bicycles to those
in need of them for recreational or transportation purposes that will better their lives.
In addition, there will be scholarships awarded. Reg: free; donations to support bicycle
program & scholarship program can be made out to The Kingston Hospital Foundation
attn. Bikes, and mailed to Allen Nace- 2 Barbarossa Lane Kingston NY 12401 or brought to
the event. Start: 9:00 AM, 50/35 mi.; 10:00 AM, 25 mi. all at Dietz Stadium, Kingston NY.
Notes: different distance rides have different elevation profiles; post ride cookout w/
boxing lessons from World Champion Bill Costello. Sponsors:
Kingston YMCA, Bike Brothers, Cycle Therapy, City of Kingston, Lions Club of Kingston NY,
Health Alliance, Dr. Douglas Astion, TFAC, The Bridge Back, Ulster County Community
Action.
Sun, Jun 28, Owasco Flyer Citizen Race, Auburn YMCA, 3637 Center St
Rd, Auburn NY 13021, tel: 315 252-7611, www.owascoflyer.com, jackkirch@juno.com. Dist: 36
mi. Benefits: summer Camp-Y-Owasco for kids. Reg: pre-reg, $25.00 by 6/26/09; $35.00, day
of race; USAC lic not required; no pledges; show ups/bike ups, OK. Start: reg, 8:30-9:30
AM; race start, 10:00 AM Seawall Shelter, Emerson Pk, north end of Owasco Lake, Auburn NY.
Notes: $1,100.00, in cash prizes split among elite racers & age group cyclists +
medals. Challenging and scenic course around Owasco Lake one of the beautiful NYS Finger
Lakes; 1st 200 to enter receive t-shirt; post race refreshments for all participants; free
parking at Auburn HS; $2.00 parking at Emerson Pk. Sponsors: Geneva Bicycle Center, Terry
Precision Cycling, Wegman's, PowerBar, Astor Chocolate, Auburn YMCA, iAGT, AAI, Mack Studios Displays, Goulds Pumps/ITT
Industries, Owens-Illlinois, Camp David clothing, attitude 101 headgear, Thumpernet.com,
Citigroup/Smith Barney, Michaels & Smolak Trial Lawyers, Sullivan & Associates
Wealth Mgt, Medical Records EMR Practice Mgt.
Sun, Jun 28, Long Island Harbors Ride, Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York
NY 10025, tel: 212 932-2453, fax: 212 932-3206, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org.
Dist: 25/50/75/100 mi. Benefits: bicycling education programs. Reg: $45.00, online reg
form; reg deadline, 7/26/09; no pledges; show ups only if ride is not filled up. Start:
7:30 AM, depending on distance, Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood NY. Notes:
plus two special instructor-led educational group rides designed for children, families
& less experienced cyclist; scenic routes; sag, marked rtes, stocked rest areas; free
souvenir; post ride festival. Sponsor: Suffolk County Community College.
Sun-Fri, Jun 28-Jul 3; Jul 19-24; Jul 26-31; & Aug 9-14, The
Historic Erie Canal, Classic Adventures, PO Box 143, Hamlin NY 14464, tel: 585
964-8488, www.classicadventures.com. Dist: 25-45 mi per day. Reg: $1,789.00 per person
includes transfers, lodging, breakfasts & dinners; Finger Lakes wine social. Start:
Rochester/Pittsford NY. Notes: complimentary Trek bicycle; fully equipped for touring;
flat; wineries.
Sun-Thu, Jul 5-9, Oct 4-8, Lake Champlain Bikeway Cycling Tour,
New England Adventure, Saratoga Springs NY tel: 518 584-3102, www.newenglandadventure.com,
tmcbike@aol.com Reg: $1050.00, includes lodging & meals. Start: Burlington VT, Notes;
sag support, luggage transport; stocked rest stops; cue sheets, maps.
Sun-Wed, Jul 5-8, Finger Lakes Wine Country, WomanTours, 2340
Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY 14618, tel: 585 256-9807, www.womantours.com,
info@womantours.com. Dist: 25-50 mi per day. Reg: $1090.00, includes lodging, breakfasts,
lunches, dinners, snacks, entrance fees; $175.00 extra, for bike rental. Start: Geneva NY
on Seneca Lake. Notes: cue sheets, maps, van support, & trained guides.
Sun-Fri, Jul 5-10 & Aug 9-14, Cayuga & Seneca Lakes Wine
Trail, Classic Adventures, PO Box 143, Hamlin NY 14464, tel: 585 964-8488,
www.classicadventures.com. Dist: 25-45 mi per day. Reg: 1,889.00 per person includes
transfers, lodging, breakfasts & dinners. Start: Rochester NY. Notes: rolling to flat
terrain.
Sat, Jul 11, Tour de Per-RY, Perry Chalk Festival, c/o Emborsky, PO Box 109, Silver
Lake NY 14549, tel: 585 237-6709, http://perrychalkfestival.com, efemborsky@genesee.edu.
Dist: 16/23 mi. Benefits: Village of Perry. Reg: $20.00, individual; 25.00, family; by
6/30/09; no pledges; show ups/bike ups, OK. Start: 8:30 AM, 23 mi loop; 8:45 AM, 16 mi
loop. Notes: t-shirts to the first 50 registrants. Sponsor: Village of Perry NY.
Sat, Jul 11, 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 category; NO day of race registration; reg form link on line; on line reg
preferred; USCF lic. required. USA Cycling event; USCF permit pending. 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 but traffic is light; good roadway surface. womens, mens, juniors
(15-18 & 19-20 yr. olds.) & masters team events.
Sat-Sun, Jul 11-12, The Hardcore 24, Park Ave Bike Shop, 2900
Monroe Ave, Rochester NY 14618, tel: 585 381-3080, www.parkavebike.com,
andy@parkavebike.com. Dist: 8 mi. laps for 24 hrs. Hey, this is a 24 hr endurance X-C
race. Benefits: Otetiana Council, Boy Scouts of America & the Greater Rochester
Off-Road Cycling (GROC). Reg: fees vary with age/gender, individual, team, corporate categories and pre-reg. date;
online form; no pledges; show ups, OK. Start: Sat, 12:00 noon, Ontario County Pk, Rt 64,
Naples, NY. Notes: NYS's only 24 hr. Mtb race. We thank the Otetiana Council, Boy Scouts
of America for the generous use of their property to host mtb events. We support their
mission to develop young people into solid productive citizens.
Sat-Sun, Jul 11-19, Lakes of Chautauqua Tandem Tour,
Gear-To-Go-Tandems, 850 W Clinton St, Elmira NY 14905, tel: 607 732-4859, www.gtgtandems.com/, Rich@gtgtandems.com
Dist.: Various rides and events of different dist. 27-58 mi each day. Reg: per tandem
couple; by 5/31/09; all inclusive tour, lodging, dinners, baggage transfers; pre-reg only;
no show ups; no pledges; limited no of cyclists. Start: Dunkirk NY. Notes: cue sheets,
maps; afternoon get-together.
Sat-Sun, Jul 11-12, 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: Four races in 1 weekend: 96 mile challenge, daytime 12 hour race,
nighttime 12 hour race & the UMCA National 24-hour Championship Race; all events are
non drafting; held on a 32 mi fully marked loop; lights required for night, dawn, &
dusk cycling. Sponsor: Hammer Nutrition.
Sat, Jul 11, Bike MS: Follow the Foothills, National Multiple
Sclerosis Society Upstate NY Chapter, 421 New Karner Rd, Albany NY 12205, tel: 518
464-0960, www.msupstateny.org, kdavey@msupstatenyalb.org. Dist: 100/62/30/10 mi. Benefits:
The more than 12,000 people living with MS in the Upstate NY region. Reg: $25.00 + $200.00
min. fundraising pledges. Start: 7:00 AM, West Mountain Ski Resort. Notes: cycle along the
beautiful foothills of the Adirondacks while you enjoy a fully supported, fun and
inspirational experience; catered dinner & awards ceremony. Sponsors: Downtube
Bicycles, Ski Market, Road ID, Rudy Product, Panera Bread, Crystal Rock Bottled Water,
U-Haul.
Sun, Jul 12, Mayor's Cup Mountain To Lake Bike Ride, Foundation of CVPH Medical
Center, 75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh NY 12901, tel: 518 562-7169, www.cvph.org/foundation.
Dist: 50 mi. Benefits: CVPH Travel Fund, that assists income eligible families with travel
expenses related to healthcare not available locally. Notes: from Whiteface Mt, Wilmington NY to Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh NY.
Sponsors: Pepsi Bottling Group of Keeseville, Media Central, CVPH Rehabilitation &
Wellness Center at PARC.
Sun, Jul 12, Gold Coast Tour, Huntington Bicycle Club, PO BOX 322, Huntington
Station NY 11746, tel: 516 626-0556, Dist.: 12/25/50/75/100 mi.
www.huntingtonbicycleclub.org, goldcoast@huntingtonbicycleclub.org. Benefits: LI
charities. Reg info: TBA; reg form on line. Start: staggered start times, 7:00-9:00 AM,
Greenlawn NY. Notes: sag support; stocked rest stops; ANSI/SNELL approved helmet required;
cycling safety & strict adherence to all cycling rules of the road are imperative.
Sun, Jul 12, Tour de Queens, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W 26th St Ste 1002,
New York NY 10001, tel: 212 629-8080, fax: 212 629-8334, www.tourdequeens.org, info@transalt.org, Benefits:
Transportation Alternatives programs in Queens & NYC. Reg: suggested donation, $5.00;
reg by 7/14/09; on line reg form; no show ups/bike ups; no pledges. Start: 9:00 AM,
Flushing Meadows-Corona Pk, Queens NY.
Sun, Jul 12, Union Vale Road Race, Pawling Cycle & Sport, 12
W Main St, Pawling NY 12564, tel: 845 855-9866, fax: 845 855-9867, www.pawlingcycle.com,
pawlingcycle@verizon.net. Reg: on line form.
Sun-Thu, Jul 12-16, Aug 23-27, Lake Champlain Bike & Cruise Tour,
New England Adventure, Saratoga Springs NY tel: 518 584-3102, www.newenglandadventure.com,
tmcbike@aol.com Reg: $1545.00, includes one night land lodging; meals, cruise boat. Start:
Burlington VT. Notes; sag support, luggage transport; stocked rest stops; cue sheets,
maps.
Sun-Fri, Jul 12-17 & Aug 16-17, Finger Lakes-Keuka Lake Wine Trail,
Classic Adventures, PO Box 143, Hamlin NY 14464, tel: 585 964-8488,
www.classicadventures.com. Dist: 25-45 mi per day. Reg: 1,889.00 per person includes
transfers, lodging, breakfasts & dinners. Start: Rochester/Branchport NY. Notes:
rolling to flat terrain.
Sun-Wed, Jul 12-22, Classic Central (Erie Canal) New York,
Classic Adventures, PO Box 143, Hamlin NY 14464, tel: 585 964-8488,
www.classicadventures.com. Dist: 25-45 mi per day. Reg: $3,429.00 per person includes
transfers, lodging, breakfasts & dinners. Start: Rochester/Pittsford NY. Notes: fully
supported historic ride on the Erie Canal; complimentary Trek bicycle; fully equipped for
touring; rolling to hilly; historic sites.
Sun-Sun, Jul 12-19, Cycling the Erie Canal, Parks & Trails
New York, 29 Elk St., Albany NY 12207, tel: 518 434-1583, www.ptny.org,
eriecanaltour@ptny.org. Dist: 400 mi. Benefits: PTNY. Reg: $525.00; camping tour; no show
ups. Start: Albany NY. Notes: An 8 day camping tour partially along the historic Erie
Canal.
Sat-Sun, Jul 18-19, Owasco Stage Race, Owasco Velo Club, PO Box
1506, Auburn NY 13021, tel: 315 729-3634, fax: 315 252-9525,
www.owascoveloclub.com/osr2007.htm, realdean@hotmail.com. Dist: bicycle stage races, dist
vary by class; Sat, Stage I, Time Trial (6 mi.); Stage II, "The Prison City Downtown
Criterium" (12-15 mi.); Sun, Stage III, Owasco Challenge Road Race (45-90 mi.)
Benefits: local charities. Reg: fee, varies by cat; pre-reg, $60-80.00 by 7/16/09; online
reg; no pledges; no show ups. Start: 9:00 AM, Sacred Heart Church, Melrose Rd, Auburn NY.
Notes: up to $10,000.00+ in cash prize money; pace vehicle; sag; stage leader jerseys;
primes each day of stage race; food & beverages for racers. Sponsors: Community
Computer-Medent.
Sun-Sat, Jul 19-25, The Great Big FANY Ride, The Great Big FANY
Ride, PO Box 237, Singerlands NY 12159, tel: 518 461-7646, www.fanyride.com,
info@FANYride.com. Dist: 500 mi./7 days; average 70 mi. per day. Benefits: Double H Ranch,
Lake Luzerne NY. Reg: $250.00, adult; teen & returning alumni riders discount; online
reg form; deadline, 7/1/09; no pledges but voluntary donations accepted; no show ups.
Start: Depart from Niagara Falls NY, travel east to Saratoga NY. Notes: explores the
beauty of NYS's back roads with bicyclists who are serious about having fun. Daily route
maps; cue sheets; marked roads; sag support; & meals (not included in reg fee) in
local communities. Next year: 7/25-31/2010.
Sun, Jul 19, Six Hours of Power Mt. Bike Races, Heart Rate Up!,
PO Box 168, Buffalo NY 14240, tel: 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. Benefits: American Diabetes Association. Reg: $65/$110 depending
on cat.; pre-fee, $10.00 by 7/15/09; online form; show ups OK. Start: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM,
Holiday Valley Ski Resort Training Center, St. Rt. 219, Ellicottville NY. Notes: world
class 10-mile laps of single track, fire road climbs, awesome descents; camping on site;
plenty of hotels; cash prizes. Sponsors: The Bicycle Company, Kenda, Sobe, Jagwire,
Canondale.
Sun, Jul 19, Ride for the Rescue, Rescue Mission of Syracuse NY, Dept PBt607 PO Box
11122, Syracuse NY 13218, tel: 315 701-3822, www.ridefortherescue.org, Dist: 62/40/20/10/2
mi. Benefits: Rescue Mission. Reg: $25.00, day of event; $15.00 by 7/16/09; $10.00 by
5/3/09; + $100.00 min. pledges; on line form; how ups/bike ups are just fine & will
enjoy the ride. Start: 7:30 AM, metric century; staggered times for other distances. All
starts & finishes at Syracuse Inner Harbor, Syracuse NY. Notes: 62 & 40 mi rides
have challenging vertical elevations; 20 mi is basically flat; 10 mi ride is thru downtown
Syracuse w/police support; 2 mi fun ride w/activity stops along the way.
Fri, Jul 24, Babylon to Beaches:
Soldier Ride 2009, 1st PCT Brotherhood & Town of Babylon, 200 E Sunrise Hwy,
Lindenhurst NY 11757, tel: 631 412-5827, www.babylontobeaches.com,
info@babylontobeaches.com. Dist: 22/72 mi. Benefits: wounded warrior project. Reg: $35.00,
day of event; $25.00, pre-reg by 7/1/09; on line reg. Start: 8:00 AM, Babylon Town Hall,
200 E Sunrise Hwy, Lindenhurst NY. Notes: includes post ride BBQ & t-shirt. Sponsors:
Lilly Flanagans Pub, Outback Steakhouse, American Airpower Museum, P. B. A., Suffolk
County Police Conference, Sani-Lav, Titan Global LLC, CA.
Sat, Jul 25, Spoker Ride 2009, North Country Against Cancer, 16260 Ives St. Rd,
Watertown NY 13601 tel: 315 783-6258, www.spokerride.net, jeff@freewood.net. Dist: 30/50
mi. Benefits: American Cancer Society/Lance Armstrong Foundation, LAF. Reg: fee, $30.00;
on line reg form; day of race ride ups, OK. Start: 9:00 AM, Sackets Harbor Brewing
Company, Sackets Harbor NY. 8:00 AM, on site registration. Notes: prizes for the best
poker hand; door prizes; post race party; 1st 100 registrants receive a
t-shirt. Sponsors: Ken Plarulli Financial Advisor, Blue Cat, Sackets Harbor, YMCA.
Sat, Jul 25, VeloCity 2009 Tour, Cyclehawk, 303 W 42 St Ste 316,
New York NY 10036, tel: 917 417-3714, http://cyclehawk.com, info@cyclehawk.com. Reg: day
of event only. Start: noon.
Sat, Jul 26, Tour De Keuka, Tour De Keuka /JDRF, 29
Algonquin Dr, Horseheads NY 14845, tel: 607 974-6353, fax: 607 562-3616,
www.jdrf/tourdekeuka, tourdekeuka.gmail.com, rhoadsrl@corning.com. Dist: 100/50/12 mi.
Benefits: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Reg: $50.00 + optional fundraising; show
ups, come ride with us. Start: 6:45 AM-9:30 AM based on distance, Hammondsport Fire
Station, Citizen's Hose Company, 8521 State Route 54, Hammondsport NY. Notes:
complimentary beverages, fruit & snacks; sag & sweep support. Sponsors: Corning
Incorporated, Arnot Health, Pepsi Bottling Group, Kingsbury Cyclery, Bikes Unlimited,
Wegmans, Dicks Sporting Goods.
Sun, Jul 26, Harlem Valley Rail Ride, Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY
10025, tel: 212 932-2453, fax: 212 932-3206, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org.
Dist: 22/55/75/100 mi; hill climb time trial; various options for families. Benefits:
Harlem Valley Rail Trail Assn. Reg: $45.00; on line reg form; pre-reg preferred; no
pledges; bike ups on day of the ride, hey come on along! No pledges. Start: Millerton
(Dutchess County) NY. Notes: car-free ride on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail; longer dist go
thru scenic countryside in NY, CT, & MA; sag; stocked rest stops; post ride festival;
Sat activities listed on web site. Sponsor: Harlem Valley Rail Trail Assn.
Sun-Sat, Jul 26-Aug 1, Bon Ton Roulet, Cortland & Auburn YMCA, 27-29 William
St, Auburn NY 13021, tel: 315 253-5304, www.bontonroulet.com, btr@bontonroulet.com. Dist:
350 mi. Reg: fee, $510.00; $485.00, by 6/14/09, on line reg; no show ups; 500 riders max;
no pledges. Start: 8:00 AM, Cortland NY. Notes: week long beautiful tour of NYS's Finger
Lakes region. sag support, refreshment stops, cue sheets, & evening entertainment;
camp sites at schools, colleges and State campgrounds; campteling.
Fri-Sun, Jul 31-Aug 2, Southern Tier Tandem Rally,
Gear-To-Go-Tandems, 850 W Clinton St, Elmira NY 14905, tel: 607 732-4859, www.gtgtandems.com/sttr2.html,
STTR@gtgtandems.com. Dist: Various rides and events of different dist, 18-60 mi. each day.
Reg: $75.00 per tandem (3 days of STTR) by 6/15/09. $30.00 per tandem for Sun only; reg
limited to 45 tandems per day. Start: Fri., 2:30 PM, rides begin. Notes: Participants make
own lodging arrangements; cue sheets, maps. t-shirt, lunch, beverages.
Sat, Aug 1, Ride for Independence, Thompson Healthcare
Rehabilitation Services, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua NY 14424, tel: 585 396-6050,
rfi2006@frontiernet.net. Dist: 62/30/15 mi. Benefits: Thompson Health Rehabilitation
Services. Reg: $25.00, 6/1/09; $30.00, 7/1/09; $35.00, after 7/15/09 & day of. Start:
7:00 AM, Onanda Park, Lakeside Pavillion, West Lake Rd, Canandaigua NY. Notes: 62 mi.with
6800 ft. of climbing; elevation graphs on web site.
Sun, Aug 2, Glens Falls Criterium, Anthem Sports, 51 Coila Rd, Cambridge NY 12816,
tel: 518 677-8423, fax: 518 677-8423, adirondackspokes.com, dwdrake@nycap.rr.com. Dist:
10-50 mi. Reg: $25.00; on line form; no pledges; show ups O. K.
Tue, Aug 4, 11, 18, Farmall Hill Mountain Bike Challenge Series,
RV & E Bike and Skate, 40 N. Main St, Fairport NY 14450, tel: 585 388-1350,
www.rvebike.com, rvebike@frontiernet.net. Dist.: 2 mi. loop. Expert, 7 laps; sport, 5
laps; junior & beginner, 3 laps. Reg: $15.00 per race for NORBA lic holders; $20.00
per race for non-lic riders; lic required; no online reg; no pledges. Just show up and
ride! Spectators encouraged. Helmets required. Start: 6:00 PM, race start. Notes: race is
held on private land.
Fri-Sat, Aug 7-8, 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; two double centuries & with a rest day
in Montreal. Reg: $375.00; reg online; no pledges; show ups; limited to 25 riders. Start:
Schuylerville NY. Notes: lights required; border crossing documents required (passport
& other official picture ID); full support; 1st class hotel accommodations. Sponsor:
Hammer Nutrition.
Sat-Sun, Aug 8-9, Bike Tioga 2009, Tioga County Tourism & Owego Rotary Club, 80
North Ave, Owego NY 13827, tel: 800 671-7772, www.biketioga.com, info@visittioga.com,
Dist: various. Benefits: recreational bicyclists and spectators. Reg: online form, no
pledges, show ups, come & ride with us! Start: routes begin & end at Hickories Pk,
Pavilion #1, Owego NY. Notes: Tioga County's weekend bike celebration; for special lodging
packages are available, go to www.visittioga.com. Bicycling events for all types of
bicycling from beginning recreational bicyclists to advanced racing bicyclists.
Cancelled: Sat-Thu, Aug 8-13, Tour de New York, Full Moon Vista Productions, 180
St. Paul St, Rochester NY 14604, tel: 585 546-4030, www.tourdenewyork.com,
scott@fullmoonvista.com, Dist: 6 day stage race: Sat, Rochester Twilight Criterium; Sun,
10 mi. Time Trials; Mon, 108 mi. Genesee Valley Rd Race; Tue, 89 mi Ellicottville Circuit
Race; Wed, 97 mi, Warsaw Rd Race; Thu, 116 mi, Pittsford Rd Race. Reg: Criterium: pro,
amateur cat 1, sr & jr components; all other races are UCI approved pro races; all
events are free for spectators. Start: see web site. Notes: A national (USA Cycling) &
international (Union Cycliste Internationale) sanctioned bicycle race is to take place in
seven (7) New York State, USA counties. Sponsors: Full Moon Vista Bike Shop, Rochester
Plaza Hotel, City of Rochester, One City Rochester, Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
Saturn automobiles. Cancelled due to lack of significant sponsors.
Sun, Aug 9, Way North Century, Adirondack Cycling Team, 91 Hammond Ln, Plattsburgh
NY 12901, tel: 518 563-7620. www.adirondackcyclingteam.com,
tgryger@plattsburghdentalgroup.com. Dist: 100 mi. Reg: $25.00, by 7/1/09. Sponsors: Light
Cycles, Wooden Ski & Wheel, Viking Ski & Cycle, Gioiosa Liquor Store, Plattsburgh
Dental Group.
Tue-Sun,
Aug 11-16, Great Hudson Valley Pedal, Parks & Trails New York, 29 Elk St.,
Albany NY 12207, tel: 518 434-1583, www.ptny.org, hudsontour@ptny.org. Dist: 200 mi.
Benefits: PTNY. Reg: $520.00; camping tour; no show ups.
Sun, Aug 16, CanAm Century Ride 2009, Niagara Frontier Bicycle Club, 11 Lake Forest
Pkwy, Lancaster NY 14086, www.canamride.com,
question@canamride.com. Dist: 35/62/100 mi. Reg: $60.00, ride weekend; $45.00, after
7/17/09; $35.00, before 7/17/09; on line form; 300 riders 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.
Sun, Aug 16, ididaride! Adirondack Bike Tour, Adirondack Mountain Club, 814 Goggins
Rd, Lake George NY 12845, tel: 800 395-8080, www.adk.org, adkinfo@adk.org. Dist: 20/75 mi.
Reg: $75.00, non-member; 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.
Sun, Aug 16, Tour de Goshen, Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center, PO Box 563, Goshen
NY 10924, tel: 845 986-6686, fax: 845 988-5980, www.winslow.org, lauren@winslow.org. Dist:
11/25/45/62 mi. Benefits: Winslow Therapeutic Riding Ctr. Reg: adults, $27.00; ages 10-20,
$20.00; under 10, $10.00; online application; add $3.00 for day of event reg; no pledges
but donations are appreciated; riders can register online or by calling Dr. John Carey at
845 341-3648. Start: 7:00 AM, Joint Recreation Park, Craigsville Rd., Goshen NY. Notes:
sag & maintenance support; free t-shirts, non-riders are also welcome to come &
lend their support; post ride food for riders after their tour. Sponsors: Joe-Fix-its,
Goshen Rotary Club.
Sun-Sat, Aug 16-22, Empire State AIDS Ride, Day2 Inc, PO Box 26, Piermont NY 10968,
917 817-5775, fax: 646 365-3276, www.empirestateaidsride.org, day2inc@aol.com, Dist: 560
mi, Niagara Falls to New York City. Benefits: AIDS Rochester, AIDS Community Services of
WNY, AIDS Community Resources, AIDS Research Institute at UCSF. Reg: $150.00 by 7/1/09,
online reg form, + $3,500 in pledges; no show ups.
Sat, Aug 22, Ride For Your Life, RV & E Bike and Skate, 40 N. Main St, Fairport
NY 14450, tel: 585 388-1350, www.rvebike.com,
rvebike@frontiernet.net. Dist: 10/25/50/100 mi. loops. 4 different loops. Benefits: Lance
Armstrong Foundation. Reg: $40.00 + $25.00 min pledges, pre-reg by 8/17/09; show ups/bike
ups, OK. Start: 6:00 AM.
Sat-Sun, Aug 22-Aug 30, Easy Adirondacks Tandem Tour,
Gear-To-Go-Tandems, 850 W Clinton St, Elmira NY 14905, tel: 607 732-4859, www.gtgtandems.com/links.html,
Rich@gtgtandems.com Dist: Various rides and events of different dist. 18-60 mi. each day.
Reg: per tandem couple; all inclusive tour, lodging, dinners, baggage transfers; pre-reg
only; no show ups; no pledges; limited no of cyclists. Start: Saranac Lake NY. Notes: cue
sheets, maps; afternoon get-together.
Sat, Aug 22, 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
category; NO day of race registration; reg form link on line; on line reg preferred; USCF
lic. required. USA Cycling event; USCF permit pending. 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; good roadway surface. womens, mens, juniors (15-18 & 19-20
yr. olds.) & masters events.
Sat-Sun, Aug 29-30, Chris Thater Memorial Criterium 26 Annual, Broome County
Stop-DWI Program, PO Box 1766, Binghamton NY 13902, tel: 607 778-2056, fax: 607 778-2908,
www.bcstopdwi.com, bcstopdwi@co.broome.ny.us. Dist: criterium. Reg: on line. Start: downtown Binghamton NY. Sponsors: 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.
Sun, Aug 30, Tour de Putnam, Putnam County Visitors Bureau, 110
Old Rt 6, Bldg 3, Carmel NY 10512, tel: 845 225-0381, fax: 845 225-1421,
www.visitputnam.org, tourism@visitputnam.org. Dist: 15/30/50/75/100/MTB loops. Reg: $25.00
by 8/21/09; 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. Sponsors: Putnam County National Bank, Bikeway.
Sun, Aug 30, Suicide 6 Endurance MTB Race, Suicide Six, c/o B Braddon, 206 Maple
Ave, Victor NY 14564, tel: Brad, 585 657-7777x223, www.parkavebike.com,
b.braddon@commodoresolutions.com. Dist: 6 hr endurance race on an 8 mi. single track mtb
race loop. Reg: fees are cat dependent/solo or team; day of race reg 8-9:00 AM; show
ups/bike ups come & join the fun. Start: 10:00 AM, Harriet Hollister Spencer Pk,
Canadice Hill Rd, Canadice NY. Notes: solo, 2 person teams or open class; Norba Lic. is
NOT required; in the beautiful Finger Lakes.
Fri-Mon, Sep 4-7, New York Jewish Environmental Bike Ride,
Hazon, 45 W 36th St, 8th fl, New York NY 10018, 212 644-2332x302, fax: 212 868-7933,
www.newyorkride.org, nyride@hazon.org. Dist: 30/50/75/100 mi. (day 1); 30/60 mi. (day 2).
Benefits: Tuv Ha'Aretz: Hazon Community Supported Agriculture Project; ADAMAH, Isabella
Freedman Jewish Retreat Ctr., Jewish Farm School, Arava Institute for Environmental
Studies, & Teva Learning Ctr. Reg: $500.00; pre-reg fee $275.00 by 3/20/09; reg
deadline, 8/27/09. $1200.00 adult 31+; $1000.00 Riders 23-30, $800 riders 12-22; no show
ups. Start: Camp Kinder Ring, Hopewell Junction NY Notes: 2 day (Sat. & Sun.) Shabbat
retreat at Camp Kinder Ring. Sun, cycle loop back to Camp Kinder Ring; Mon, cycle to
Manhattan (~60 mi.). Sag support, luggage transport, Kosher meals (mostly vegetarian/fish,
mostly local & organic.) Sponsors: UJA Federation, FJC, Nathan Cummings Foundation,
Dorot Foundation, Clif Bar, Bear Naked, Just Bagels, Ben & Jerry's, Teva Learning
Center, Isabella Freedman, Jewish Farm School.
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September's Featured Bicycling Events
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Sun, Sep 6, Golden Apple Bicycle Tour, Westchester Cycle Club, PO Box 686, White
Plains NY 10602, tel: 888 245-3463, www.westchestercycleclub.org/goldenapple.php,
on line contact email form. Dist: 25/50/75/100/125, self-paced. Benefits: Friends of Karen
(local charity for terminally ill children) & the New York Bicycling Coalition. Reg:
$25.00 by 8/16/09; $35.00 after 8/16 & day of the Golden Apple; 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 2009 "staycation!" 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.
** Fri-Sat, Sep 11-12, Highlander Cycle Tour, Highlander
Cycle Tour, 75 Misty Pine Rd, Fairport NY 14450, tel: 585 223-7382, www.highlandercycletour.com,
webmaster@highlandercycletour.com, Dist: Fri 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. Benefits: Mercy Flight
Central, LAF, other local health & fitness charities. Reg: $45-75.00; online reg; no
pledges; show ups, OK. 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: Terry Precision Cycling, 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, Road ID, Bicycling Magazine, Crystal
Rock Water, Coca Cola, Montana Mills-Great Harvest Bread Store, Wegman's, Bloomfield
Rotary Club, Rochester Cross Country Ski Foundation, Genesee Valley Harriers, G.W. Lisk,
MGA Mastro Graphic Arts, New York Printing Systems, Drvalvo.com, Interlakes Oncology &
Hematology PC, The Company Store, Innovative Edge Sports.
Fri-Sun, Sep 11-13, Braking the Cycle, Global Impact
Productions, 127 W. 26th St, Ste 402, New York NY 10001, tel: 212 989-1111, fax: 212
807-1853, www.brakingthecycle.org, Dist: 275 mi./3 days, Boston MA to New York NY.
Benefits: the HIV/AIDS services of NYC's LGBT Center. Reg: $95.00 +$3,500.00 in pledges;
show ups, ok. Start: TBA. Notes: fully supported, 3-day, gorgeous ride from Boston MA to
NYC NY; hotels are more cost effective & more comfortable than camping. In its first 6
yrs Braking the Cycle has sent over $1.7 million to support HIV/AIDS services at the
Center. Sponsors: Google.
Sat, Sep 12, Higley Hundred,
Friends of Higley Flow State Park, 11 Barclay St, Potsdam NY 13676, tel: 315 265-8117,
dtrithar@twcny.rr.com. Dist: 20/50/100 mi. Benefits: Friends of Higley Flow St. Pk, Reg:
$30.00 by 9/1/09, pre-reg only; no pledges; no show ups. Start: by dist, 7:30 AM, 100 mi;
8:30 AM, 50 mi, all starts/finishes at Higley Flow St Pk, South Colton NY. Notes: 6th
annual "century" ride along mostly rural roads on rolling terrain into the
northern Adirondacks; shorter loops have similar characteristics; cue sheets; maps; sag;
picnic at end of ride included in fee.
Sat-Sun, Sep 12-13, Century Weekend, Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club, www.webmhcc.org, Dist: 25/50/62/100 mi + mtb rides &
more. Benefits: the Club's education activities. Reg: on line form; deadline, 9/1/09; no
pledges; show ups are welcome to join us. Start: 8:00 AM, Saratoga Spa St Pk, Saratoga
Springs NY. Notes: a fall tradition!
Sat-Sun, Sep 12-13, Bike MS©: Twin Forks Ride, National Multiple
Sclerosis Society: Long Island Chapter, 40 Marcus Dr Ste 100, Melville NY 11747, tel: 631
864-8337/516 740-7227, fax: 631 864-8342, www.nmssli.org, connectms@nmssli.org, Dist:
20/50/75 mi, Sat; 50/75 mi, Sun. Benefits: National Multiple Sclerosis Soc.: Long Island
Chapter. Reg: $75.00 + $250.00 in pledges; on line reg form; show ups, O. K. Riders are
required to be 17 years of age 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 meal ID for $25.00; accommodations are for
two day riders only; 1st-come-1st-serve at Camp Quinipet; beds are available Sat night
only; non-cyclists make their own accommodations as space is limited; Camp Quinipet has
beautiful campgrounds.
Sat-Sun, Sep 12-13; Sun, Sep 20; Sat-Sun, Oct 10-11; Sat-Sun, Oct 17-18; Sat, Oct 31; Sun,
Nov 15; NY Cyclocross Series Clinic & Races, NYCross.com, NY www.nycross.com,
admin@nycross.com. Dist: by cat. Reg: by cat; varies with race venue. Start: Sat, Sep 12,
nycross.com Cyclocross Clinic, Schenectady Central Park, Schenectady NY; Sun, Sep 13, Race
# 1 Schenectady Central Park Cyclocross Race, Schenectady NY; Sun, Sep 20, Race # 2
Kirkland Cyclocross, Clinton NY; Sat, Oct 10, Race # 3, Newburgh NY; Sun, Oct 11, Race #
4, Newburgh NY; Sat, Oct 17, Race # 5 Uncle
Sam Grand Prix Cyclocross #1, Prospect Park, Troy NY; Sun, Oct 18, Race # 6 Uncle Sam
Grand Prix Cyclocross #2, Prospect Park, Troy NY; Sat, Oct 31, Race # 7 Wicked Creepy,
Bennington VT; Sun, Nov 15, Race # 8, Bethlehem Cup, Bethlehem NY. Notes: USCF rules for
cyclocross apply; series pts by cat; prize pool.
Sat, Sep 12, AIDS Ride for Life, Southern Tier AIDS Program, 501 S. Meadow St,
Ithaca NY 14850, tel: 607 272-4098, fax: 607 272-0079, www.aidsrideforlife.org,
info@stapinc.org, Dist.: 50/85/100 mi. Benefits: HIV/AIDS services provided by the
Southern Tier AIDS Program. Reg: $40.00, day of event or; $20.00 by 5/16/09; $30.00 by
8/15/09; + pledges, $300.00 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. In 2008, we raised $277,000. Sponsors:
Cayuga Ski & Cyclery, Ithaca Bakery, Corner Store Catering Services, Boatyard Grill,
Maguire Cars, Cayuga Radio Group, Ithaca Times, CSP Management, Ithaca Cayuga Optical,
First Niagara, Excellus, Crown Construction, Cayuga Medical Center, Kinney Drugs, Guthrie,
Arnot Health, Trumansburg Rotary, Lama Real Estate.
Sun, Sep 13, NYC Century Bike Tour, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W 26th St Ste
1002, New York NY 10001, tel: 212 629-8080, fax: 212 629-8334, www.nyccentury.org, info@transalt.org, Dist:
15/35/55/75/100 mi. at your pace. Benefits: Transportation Alternatives programs. Reg:
sliding scale reg fees: Current TA members, $55.00 day of event; $40.00 by 7/3/09; $45.00
by 8/21/09. Under 18, $40.00 day of event; $20.00 by 7/3/09; $25.00 by 8/21/09.
New/renewing with T. A. membership fee, $75.00 on day of event; $60.00 by 7/3/09; $65.00
by 8/21/09; $60.00 by 7/3/09. No pledges;
show ups/bike ups O. K. with day of fee. Start: 6:00 AM, Harlem Meer inside Central Pk,
110th St & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd Manhattan NY. Sponsors: Brooklyn Brewery, Trek,
Bicycle Habitat, Clif Bar, Cedar's, Kontos, Tom Cat Bakery, Country Choice Organic, Cape
Cod Potato Chips, Chiquita Bananas, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, The Tree Fund, Breakaway
Courier Systems, Krylon, Crumpler Bags, Law Office of Adam White, Robert Fader Bike
Lawyer, Robert Fader Bike Savvy Lawyer.
Sun, Sep 13, 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
category; NO day of race registration; reg form link on line; on line reg preferred; USCF
lic. required. USA Cycling event; USCF permit pending. Start: by cat 9:30 AM, Lake Welch
Recreation Area, Harriman St Pk. Notes: ANSI approved helmet, required; course roadway is
open to cars but traffic is light; good roadway surface. womens, mens, juniors (15-18
& 19-20 yr. olds.) & masters events; parking only at Lake Welch parking area in
the St Pk.
Sun, Sep 13, Freedom Ride: 20th Annual Second Sight Bike-a-thon, Suffolk Bicycle
Riders Assn & Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, 371 E. Jericho Tpke, Smithtown NY
11787, tel: 631-930-9053, fax: 631-930-9009, www.guidedog.org, Katherine@guidedog.org.
Dist: 5/10/20/30/50/65 mi. Benefits: Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America's
VetDogs - the Veteran's K-9 Corps. Reg: teens & adults, $35.00; $29.00 by 8/21/09;
children 12 & under, $10.00; family (up to 4 related people,) $50.00 or $45.00 by
8/21/09; pre-reg by 9/9/09 to receive a t-shirt; no pledges; show ups/bike ups, O. K.
Start: by dist, Guide Dog Found for the Blind, 271 E Jericho Tpke, Smithtown NY. Notes:
for all participants, free post ride bbq, tours of GDF campus; puppies to pet! Sponsors:
Campus Bicycle & Fitness, Carl Hart Bicycles.
Sun, Sep 13, Race With the Wind, Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, 7383-C Utica
Blvd., Lowville NY 13367, tel: 315 376-2213, fax: 315 376-0326,
www.lewiscountychamber.org, info@lewiscountychamber.org. Dist: 50 mi mtb race/12 mi family
ride. Reg: $35.00; $25.00 by 8/8/09; $30.00 by 9/1/09; 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.
Fri, Sep 18, Ride for Missing Children: Finger Lakes, Natl Ctr for Missing &
Exploited Children, 275 Lake Ave, Rochester NY 14608,
tel: 585 242-0900, fax: 585 242-0717, www.rideformissingchildren.org. Dist: 100 mi.
Benefits: public awareness & prevention education programs about the plight of missing
& exploited children. Reg: on line form; fee + $250.00 min. pledges.
Fri-Sun, Sep 18-20, 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: Ticonderoga 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. Sponsor: Hammer Nutrition.
Sun, Sep 20, Bike for Cancer Care, The Rosemary D. Gruner Memorial Cancer Fund @
Benedictine Hospital, PO Box 3341, Kingston NY 12402, tel: 845 417-1865,
www.bikeforcancer.org, dan.gruner@gmail.com. Dist: 5/25/50 mi. Benefits: Rosemary D.
Gruner Memorial Cancer Fund @ Benedictine Hospital. Reg: $12.00 by 9/1/09; $15.00 after
9/1/09; no pledges; shows ups/bike ups are welcome to join the ride. Start: 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. Sponsors: Timely Signs, Overlook Mountain Bikes, Stewart Shops,
Hannaford Supermarkets, Armadillo Bar & Grill, Order of Malta, Ulster Savings Bank,
Nestle/Edy's Ice Cream, Arold Paving, Cumulus Media, WKNY, MVP Health Plan, The Valley
Group.
Sun, Sep 20, AIDS Rochester Red Ribbon Ride, AIDS Rochester. 1350 University Ave,
Rochester NY 14607, tel: 585 442-2220x2007, www.AIDSRedRibbonRide.org,
JDavis@AIDSRochester.org. Dist: 5/20/40/50/70/100 mi. Benefits: AIDS Rochester. Reg:
$15.00 + $300.00 in pledges; on line reg form. Start: 7:30 AM, Genesee Valley Park,
Rochester NY. Notes: short rtes in Genesee Valley Pk; longer rtes use rural roads in the
Genesee R Valley to go through Letchworh St Pk. 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.
Sun, Sep 20, Kirkland Cyclocross, Mohawk Valley Bicycle Club, PO Box 898, New
Hartford NY 13413, www.mvbc.us, webguy@mvbc.us. Reg: $5-20.00, by cat, Start: by cat,
9:15: AM-1:30 PM, Sun, Sep 20, Kirkland Cyclocross, Clinton NY. Notes: USCF rules for
cyclocross apply; NYCross pts awarded; cash, merchandise & medals as prizes based on
cats & win position.
Sun, Sep 20, Sprague Brook Cyclocross, Nickel City Cyclists/Buffalo Bicycling Club,
Sprague Brook County Park, Foote Rd, Glenwood NY 14069, tel: 716 713-4399,
John@johnroden.net. Dist: 40-60 min. Reg: $25.00, on site; USAC permit; lic available.
Start: 11:00 AM, by cat at Sprague County Pk, Glenwood NY. Notes: cash & merchandise
prizes; camping on site; indoor changing facilities, showers, bathrooms; fast &
technical course meeting UCI guidelines; free kids race.
Sun-Sat, Sep 20-26, Adirondack State Park Multi-Sport Tour, WomanTours, 2340
Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY 14618, tel: 585 256-9807, www.womantours.com,
info@womantours.com. Dist: 25-50 mi per day. Reg: $1875.00, includes lodging, breakfasts,
lunches, dinners, snacks, entrance fees; $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.
Fri, Sep 25, Ride for Missing Children: Albany, Natl Ctr for Missing &
Exploited Children, 139 Shaker Rd., Loudonville NY 12211 tel: 518 432-8471,
www.rideformissingchildren.org. Dist: 100 mi. Benefits: public awareness & prevention
education programs about the plight of missing & exploited children. Reg: on line
form; fee + $500.00 min. pledges.
Fri-Sun, Sep 25-27, The Dutch East India Company Tour, American Heritage Bicycle
Tours, 13 B Woodcliffe Dr, Clifton Park NY 12065, tel: 518 373-0988,
www.americanheritagebicycletours.com, info@americanheritagebicycletours.com. Dist: 50 mi.
Reg: $600.00 per person by 8/25/08; no show ups. Start: Corning Preserve dock at replica
ship the Halfmoon, Albany NY. Notes: flat to rolling hills terrain; feature a tour of a
full size replica of Henry Hudson's ship, the Halfmoon & to the Schenectady NY
historic stockade district.
Sat, Sep 26, Escape New York '09, 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. Benefits: Recycle-A-Bicycle & Transportation
Alternatives. Reg: $50.00, day of event or; $35.00 by 9/12/09; 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. Sponsors:
Trek, Hammer Nutrition, Skippy.
Sat, Sep 26, Twin Lights Ride, Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New
York NY 10025, tel: 212 932-2453, fax: 212 932-3206, www.bikenewyork.org,
info@bikenewyork.org. Dist: 30/50/75/100 mi, various options. Benefits: Reg: $45.00; 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, along
the back roads of Monmouth County NJ; ride begins & ends beneath the famed Twin Lights
overlooking Sandy Hook NJ; post-ride festival; optional round trip ferry from NYC
(available by advanced reg only); bike skills & maintenance sessions. Sponsor:
Highlands Business Partnership.
Sat, Sep 26, Scotty's Ride, Camp Good Days, 1332
Pittsford-Mendon Rd, Mendon NY 14506, tel: 585 624-5555, campgooddays.org,
jcain@campgooddays.org. Dist: 27/5 mi. Benefits: Camp Good Days & Special Times &
Galisano Children's Hospital. Reg: TBA. Start: 9:30 AM, Camp Good Days, Branchport NY
(Keuka Lake.) Notes: post ride cookout.
Sat, Sep 26, Tour of the Hamptons, Massapequa Park Bicycle Club, PO Box 231,
Massapequa NY 11758, tel: 516 697-0185, www.massparkbikeclub.org/toh.html,
president@massparkbikeclub.org. Dist: 25 to 100 mi. Benefits: Make A Wish Foundation,
Southamption HS & Massapequa HS scholarship funds; MPBC Bikes for Kids Program. Reg:
$35.00; $25.00 by 9/23/09; online reg beginning in May; reg forms available at local bike
shops; reg forms must be signed; no pledges; show ups/bike ups, OK; reg by 8/21/09 &
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 starts begin at Southampton HS, 141
Narrow Ln, Southampton NY. Notes: Rest stops with refreshments; last food stop closes at
5:00 PM; rte sheets; road markings; bicycle mechanics at the start; & SAG wagons
available until 4:30 PM; day of event raffle, prize, road bike value, $1,000.00 courtesy
of The Bicycle Planet; no approved helmet, no ride. Sponsors: Brands Cycle & Fitness,
Sunrise Cyclery, Bike Junkie, The Bicycle Planet, Adventure Cycle & Sports, Make A
Wish Foundation, Gary Iorio.
Sat, Sep 26, Bike MS: Pedal to the Park, National Multiple
Sclerosis Society Upstate NY Chapter, 1650 South Ave, Rochester NY 14620, tel: 585
271-0805 www.msupstateny.org, cstachowski@msupstateny.org Dist: 100/66/32/15 mi. Benefits:
The more than 12,000 people living with MS in the Upstate NY region. Reg: $50.00 + $200.00
min fundraising pledges; mention NYBC & receive $10.00 discount on reg; pre reg,
$25.00 by 1/31/09. Start: 7:00 AM, Darien Lake Theme Park, Darien Center NY. Notes: fully
supported, rest stops, lunch, dinner, and entertainment. Soak up the views of the rolling
hills of Western NY farm country, glistening shores of Lake Ontario & its esteemed
apple orchards as you ride to create a world free of MS! Sponsors: Buell Automatics, Tops
Friendly Markets.
Sat-Wed, Sep 26-30, Brita Climate Ride, Climate Ride, 2240 S 13th St, Missoula MT
59801, tel: 406 241-1111, www.climateride.org, info@climateride.org. Dist: 300 mi. New
York City NY to Washington DC. Benefits: Clean Air-Cool Planet and Focus the Nation. Reg:
$100.00 + $2,400.00 in donations; on line reg. Start: Manhattan NY. Notes: see faq &
travel planner on web site. Sponsors: Brita, Specialized, Backroads, COP15 UN Climate
Conference.
Sat-Fri, Sep 26-Oct 2, Finger Lakes Fall Frolic, In Motion Events, Box 192, Cayuga
NY 13034, tel: 315 406-6213, www.inmotionevents.net, inmotionevents@aol.com. Dist.:
233-333 mi. Reg:$640.00, adult; $320.00 youth; pre-reg only; on line form; no show ups.
Start: Keuka Lake St Pk, Keuka Park NY. Notes: six days riding in the beautiful Finger
Lakes Region of NY State; fresh towels & camp chairs; campsites each night, w/hot
showers at NYS St Pks.
Sun, Sep 27, Parma Cyclocross, Full Moon Vista Productions, 180 St Paul St,
Rochester NY 14604, tel: 585 546-4030, www.fullmoonvista.com. Dist: by cat & time.
Reg: $30.00; $25.00 by 9/25/09; on line form; show ups O. K. Notes: purse, by cat
for open & masters men & women; trophies for jrs.
Sat, Oct 3, Connections Bike Ride, Connections of CNY, 518 James St Ste 110,
Syracuse NY 13203, tel: 315 434 9597x202, fax: 315 434 9367, www.connectionscny.org,
info@connectionscny.org. Benefits: people with developmental disabilities. Reg: $25.00 +
pledges; no show ups.
Sun, Oct 4, Pumpkin Patch Pedal, Staten Island Bicycling Assn, PO Box 141016,
Staten Island, NY 10314, 718 948-2025, www.sibike.org, sibabike@yahoo.com. Dist:
25/50/62/100 mi. Reg: online form, show ups & bike ups ride with us.
Sun, Oct 4, Bike MS Traffic Free NYC 2009, National Multiple Sclerosis Society: NYC
Chapter, 733 3rd Ave 3rd fl, New York NY 10017, tel: 212 463-9791, fax: 212 986-7981,
www.bikeMSnyc.org, bikeMS@msnyc.org. Dist: 30/60/100 mi. Benefits: New Yorkers impacted by
Multiple Sclerosis. Reg: $50.00; $35.00 by 8/1/09; + $100.00 pledges; show ups OK. Start:
7:00 AM. Notes: traffic free bicycling in NYC's ethnic & historic neighborhoods.
Sun, Oct 4, Change a Life Family Bike/Hike, Children of China Pediatrics
Foundation, PO Box 5594, Rockefeller Ctr Sta, New York NY 10185, tel: 212 248-7561,
www.chinapediatrics.org, info@chinapediatrics.org, Dist: 14 mi. loop. Reg: $25.00; on line
form. Start: 1:30, Ross Dock Pavilion, Palisades Interstate Park NJ. Notes: rain or shine;
helmets required; family event; party.
Sun, Oct 11, Cobb's Hill Cyclocross, Full Moon Vista Bike Shop, 180 St. Paul St,
Rochester NY 14604, tel: 585 546-4030, www.fullmoonvista.com. Dist: by category, 45 min.
to 60 mi. Reg: $30.00; $25.00 by 10/9/09; no pledges; show ups, O. K. Start: 11:00 AM, by
cat, Cobb's Hill Village Rd, Cobbs Hill Pk, Rochester NY. Notes: purse, by category for
open & masters men & women; trophies for jrs. Sponsor: City of Rochester.
Sun, Oct 11, Recovery Ride: 3rd Annual, Forsyth Nature
Center, Kingston NY, anace@kingstonhospital.org, Dist: 3-25 mi at rider's option. Reg:
free; donations accepted for bike fund or Forsyth Nature Center. Start: 9:30 AM, Forsyth
Nature Center, Kingston NY. Notes: Forsyth Nature Car Fall Festival following the ride.
Sponsors: YMCA, Forsyth Nature Center, Bridge Back.
Mon-Sun, Oct 12-18, Hudson Highlands Tour, American Heritage Bicycle Tours, 13 B
Woodcliffe Dr, Clifton Park NY 12065, tel: 518 373-0988,
www.americanheritagebicycletours.com, info@AmericanHeritageBicycleTours.com. Dist: 50 mi.
Reg: $1,500.00 per person by 9/12/08; includes lodging, breakfasts & dinners; no show
ups. Start: Poughkeepsie NY.
Sun, Oct 18, Syracuse Grand Prix Cyclocross Race, Onondaga Cycling Club, PO Box
6307 Teall Station, Syracuse NY 13217, tel: 315 682-7841, www.onondagacyclingclub.org,
woicke@mac.com, Dist: 45 minutes for women masters, women open & men masters; 60
minutes for men open. Reg: $20.00 by 10/16/09; on line form; no pledges; show ups/bike
ups, O. K. Start: Women masters/open & men masters, 11.00 AM; Kid's race 12.00 PM;
open men 12.30 PM. Sponsors: Advanced Cyclery, Bicycle Alley, Bike Loft, Bikery, Syracuse
Bicycle, Syracuse Beverage Corp/Saratoga Spring Water.
Sat,
Oct 18, NYS 6 Hr Endurance Cross Country Race, Plattekill Bike Park, 469 Plattekill
Mountain Rd, Roxbury NY 12474, tel: 607 326-3500, www.plattekill.com, info@plattekill.com.
Dist: 6 hr. cross country endurance time/distance. Reg: on line reg; day & season
passes; Sat & Sun lift pass included with all race entries; fees by cat & tba.
Start: tba. Notes: XC trails feature smooth single track with some significant climbs.
Sponsors: Scott, Fox Racing Shox, Magura, Racer's Edge Cycle & Fitness, Gamut USA,
Maxxis, Delta House Racing, Monster Energy.
Sat, Oct 18, Catskill MTB Series XC Championship Series Finals, Plattekill Bike
Park, 469 Plattekill Mountain Rd, Roxbury NY 12474, tel: 607 326-3500, www.plattekill.com,
info@plattekill.com. Dist: cross country. Reg: on line reg; day & season passes; Sat
& Sun lift pass included with all race entries; fees by cat & tba. Start: tba.
Notes: XC trails feature smooth single track with some significant climbs. Sponsors:
Scott, Fox Racing Shox, Magura, Racer's Edge Cycle & Fitness, Gamut USA, Maxxis, Delta
House Racing, Monster Energy.
Sun, Oct 18, Tour de Bronx, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W 26th St Ste 1002,
New York NY 10001, tel: 212 629-8080, fax: 212 629-8334, www.tourdebronx.org, info@transalt.org, Dist: 25/40
mi. at your pace. Benefits: Transportation Alternatives programs in The Bronx & NYC.
Reg: required by 10/15/09, on line reg form; no show ups/bike ups; no pledges; info in
Spanish on web site. Start: 8:15 AM, Henry Hudson Pk Riverdale; 8:30 AM, Muskrat Cove,
Woodlawn Metro North Station; 9:00 AM, NY Botanical Garden Metro North Station; 10:00 AM,
Bronx County Bldg, 161 St & The Grand Concourse, Bronx NY.
Sun, Oct 18, Bike MS©: Tappan Zee Bike Ride, National Multiple
Sclerosis Society: Southern NY Chapter, 2 Gannett Dr Ste C, White Plains NY 10604, tel:
914 694-1654, fax: 914 694-1656, www.webike4ms.org, nyv@nmss.org, Dist: 20/60 mi.
Benefits: National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Reg: $50.00 + $125.00 min pledges; pre-reg
fees: $25.00 by 5/31/09; $35.00 by 8/31/09; $50.00, day of event; on line reg form; show
ups/bike ups by 7:00 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. 20 mi rt is from Tarrytown/Kraft Foods
to Rockland Lake St Pk & then back to Tarrytown/Kraft Foods using the Tappan Zee NYS
Thruway Bridge. 60 mi circle tour starts at Tarrytown/Kraft Foods uses the NYS Thruway
Tappan Zee Bridge to cross the Hudson R & stop at Rockland St Pk on west side of the
River for refreshments; the 60 mi rte continues north to Bear Mt Bridge, crosses the
Hudson & goes south to Tarrytown/Kraft Foods on the east side of the River. Sponsors:
Danny's Cycles, New City Cycle World, Bikeway Cycles, D'Agostino Supermarkets, NYS Thruway
Authority, NYS Bridge Authority, Acorda Therapeutics, CBS Outdoor, Cablevision, WPDH,
Ameriprise Financial, Iona College.
Sat, Oct 24, 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: $20.00, reg online; no pledges; limited to 25
riders; show ups, OK. Start: Schuylerville NY. Notes: lights required; rolling figure 8
loop through Saratoga County. Sponsor: Hammer Nutrition.
Sun, Nov 1, Ellison Park Cyclocross, Full Moon Vista Productions, 180 St Paul St,
Rochester NY 14604, tel: 585 546-4030, www.fullmoonvista.com. Dist: by cat & time.
Reg: $35.00; $30.00 by 10/30/09; on line form; show ups O. K. Notes: purse, by cat for
open & masters men & women; trophies for jrs. Sponsor: Monroe County Sports
Commission.
Sat, Nov 7, 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: $20.00, reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Start:
Schuylerville NY. Notes: scenic ride through Saratoga County along the Hudson & Mohawk
Rivers, Saratoga & Ballston Lakes. Sponsor: Hammer Nutrition.
Sat-Sun, Nov 21-22, Super Cross Cup 1 & 2, Hampton Velo Club, PO Box 310,
Southampton NY 11969, tel: 631 255-9568, www.hamptonvelo.com, hamptonvelo@yahoo.com. Dist:
1 hr elite pro men. Benefits: Hampton Velo Club. Reg: deadline, 11/19/09; on line form; no
pledges; show ups/bike ups, O. K. Notes: international cyclocross at it's finest! Come see
North America's best cyclocross talent at New York's finest cycling venue! Southampton's
idyllic setting makes for some of the best cycling action you will ever see! Free
admission for spectators, on site showers, changing rooms, & playground for the kids.
Sponsors: FSA, Shimano, Mavic, Iron Horse, Independent Fabrication, Thyme & again,
Wild Thyme Restaurant, The Retreat, UHD, Plum TV, Southampton Press, Velo News, Cyclocross
Magazine, Ride Magazine, Kempner, Whitmore's Landscaping, Manual & Sports Therapy.
Sat, Dec 5, Last Century, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY
12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 100
mi. Reg: $20.00, 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. Sponsor: Hammer Nutrition.
2009 NYS Bicycling Events Accomplished
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Sat, Jan 24 & 31, Cycle for Hope, Camp Good Days, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd,
Mendon NY 14506, tel: 585 624-5555, campgooddays.org, cycle4hope.org,
jcain@campgooddays.org. Dist: 2-6 hrs, spinning by time.
Tue, Jan 27, RAB Roller Race, c/o Recycle A Bicycle, 35 Pearl St, Brooklyn NY
11201, tel: 917-902-9165, www.recycleabicycle.org, director@recycleabicyle.org. Dist: 200
rpm sprints & other events. Reg: $20.00; USA Cycling permit pend. Start: Galapagos Art
Space, 16 Main St, Dumbo, Brooklyn NY. Notes: roller race & auction.
Sat, Mar 14, Grant's Tomb Criterium, Columbia University Cycling Team, c/o Dep't of
Physical Education, 332 Dodge Physical Fitness Ctr, New York NY 10027, tel: 347 860 1719,
www.eccc-info.com, grantstombcriterium@gmail.com. Dist: 0.9 mi loop criterium. Reg: on
line form; fees cat/race dependent; deadline, 3/11/09; show ups/bike ups, OK. Sponsors:
Cadence Cycling Multisport, Chamois Butter, Joe Dimaggio Sports Foot & Ankle Center.
Thu, Mar 26, Legislative Breakfast, New York Bicycling Coalition, PO Box 8868,
Albany NY 12208, 518 436-0889, www.nybc.net/site/,
nybc@nybc.net. Dist: from the Capital entrance to the Atrium for breakfast. Benefits: NYS
bicyclists and legislators; Notes: Legislators & their staff will have the opportunity
to meet with their constituents & other NYS residents interested in making NY a more
bicycle-friendly state. Various issues that affecting bicyclists and pedestrians will be
briefly addressed, including: Complete Streets, state and federal Safe Routes to School
initiatives, and vital Share the Road information. The NYBC will share specific
legislative proposals to incorporate bicycling in all modes of transportation &
increase safety, education and access for New York’s most vulnerable roadway users.
Thu, Mar 26, Legislator Ride Around the New York State Capital,
New York Bicycling Coalition, PO Box 8868, Albany NY 12208, 518 436-0889, www.nybc.net/site/, nybc@nybc.net. Dist: 5-10 mi.
Fri-Sat, Mar 27-28, Traffic Skills 101 (3 sessions), Saratoga
Healthy Transportation Network, Saratoga Springs NY tel: 518 209-6477, by 3/23/09,
www.healthytransportation.org, cbnolou@yahoo.com.
Sat-Sun, Mar 28-29, Cadence Tour of the Battenkill Reconnaissance
Camp, Cadence Cycling and Multisport Centers, 174 Hudson St, New York NY 10013, tel:
212 226-4400, fax 212 226-4407, www.cadencecycling.com, cbutts@cadencecycling.com. Dist:
60 mi.
Sun, Mar 29, 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.
Sat-Sun, Apr 5-6, 26th Army Spring Cycling Classic, Army Cycling Club, West Point
NY 10997, http://usma.edu, Dist: Omnium (TTT/CR/HCTT/Crit). Reg: collegiate racers only.
All racer reg information must be submitted early.
Tues, Apr 7, Westchester Bicycle Summit at Westchester County Center, East Coast
Greenway & Westchester Community Foundation, 27 North Rd, Wakefield RI 02893, tel: 914
844-0728, http://westbikesummit.eventbrite.com/, www.greenway.org, mike@greenway.org.
Sat, Apr 11, 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 12.8 mi course w/ 2 challenging
climbs.
Sat-Sun, Apr 18-19, Tour of the Battenkill, Anthem Sports, 51 Coila Rd, Cambridge
NY 12816, tel: 518 677-8423, fax: 518 677-8423, www.tourofthebattenkill.com,
promoter@tourofthebattenkill.com. Dist: 62, amateur; 124 pro.
Fri, Apr 17, Copake Bicycle Swap Meet, Copake Auction, 266 Rte
7A, Copake NY 12516, tel: 518 329-1142, fax: 518 329-3369, www.copakeauction.com/bicycles/bicycle-home.html,
bicycles@copakeauction.com.
Sat, Apr 18, Copake 18th Annual Antique & Classical Bicycle
Auction, Copake Auction, 266 Rte 7A, Copake NY 12516, tel: 518 329-1142, fax: 518
329-3369, bicycles@copakeauction.com, www.copakeauction.com/bicycles/bicycle-home.html.
Tue, Apr 21, 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. Reg: includes student manual
& certificate upon successful completion; three 3 hour sessions; The Traffic Skills
101, 9 hr certification course give cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely &
legally in traffic or on the trail. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a
flat, on-bike skills & crash avoidance techniques; Recommended for adults &
teenagers above 14; A fast-paced, course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of
vehicular cycling.
Thu, Apr 23, 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. Reg: includes
student manual & certificate upon successful completion; two 3 hour sessions. 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. Sponsors: Cornell Local Roads
Program.
Sat, Apr 25, Maria's Libraries Coney Island Ride, Maria's Libraries, New York NY, www.mariaslibraries.org,
contact@mariaslibraries.org. Dist: 18 mi.
Sun, Apr 26, Binghamton Circuit Race, Tioga Velo Club, http://tiogavelo.com, jpoulin@stny.rr.com.
Sun, Apr 26, 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.
Sun, Apr 26, Nassau to Suffolk Bicycle Challenge, North Shore Kiwanis, 6 Orchard
Ln, Sea Cliff NY 11579, tel: 516 671-0480, www.n2sbc.org/, heydeo@gmail.com. Dist.:
25/62.5//50 mi/100km.
Tue, Apr 28, 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.
Fri-Sun, May 1-31, Capital District Bike Month, New York Bicycling Coalition &
the Albany Bicycling Coalition, PO Box 8868, Albany NY 12208, tel: 518 436-0889,
www.nybc.net, nybc@nybc.net. Dist: various events of various distances; safety &
education events; films; contests.
Fri-Fri, May 1-22, Grand Tour: Bicycle, Transportation & Travel Art
Exhibit, Upstate Artists Guild, 247 Lark St, Albany NY 12210, tel: 518 426-3501,
www.upstateartistsguild.org, rebecca.schoonmaker@uagmembers.org. Dist: 10 mi.
Fri-Sun, May 1-31, NYC Bike Month, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W 26th St Ste
1002, New York NY 10001, tel: 212 629-8080, fax: 212 629-8334, www.BikeMonthNYC.org, info@transalt.org, Dist &
locs: vary by day & time.
Tues-Sun, May-Dec, Bike the Big Apple, Bike the Big Apple, New York NY tel: 877
865-0078, www.bikethebigapple.com, explore@bikethebigapple.com. Dist: 10-25 mi. variable.
Sun, Mar1-Apr 26, New York City Bicycle Racing: Spring Series,
Team Squiggle, 63 Fort Greene Pl Ste 20, Brooklyn NY 11217, www.teamsquiggle.com,
avd@panix.com. Reg: $225.00 for full series; $25.00 per race. Start: weekly races;
schedule on line. Notes: cash prizes by cat.
Fri-Sat, May 1-2, Traffic Skills 101 (3 sessions), Saratoga Healthy Transportation
Network, Saratoga Springs NY tel: 518 209-6477, by 3/23/09, www.healthytransportation.org,
cbnolou@yahoo.com.
Sun, May 3, TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour, Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York
NY 10025, tel: 212 932-2453, fax: 212 932-3206, www.bikenewyork.org,
info@bikenewyork.org. Dist: 42 mi. Next year: May 2, 2010.
Sun, May 3, Hollenbeck Spring Classic Road Race, Finger Lakes Cycling Club, Ithaca
NY, www.flcycling.org, http://flcycling.org/, Dist: 66/44/22 by rider cat.
Fri, May 8, Ride for Missing Children: Buffalo, Natl Ctr for
Missing & Exploited Children, 610 Main St, 2nd Fl, Buffalo NY 14202, tel: 716
842-6333, fax: 716 842-6334, www.rideformissingchildren.org. Dist: 100 mi.
Sat, May 9, 400 Km Brevet, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St,
Schuylerville NY 12871, tel: 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com,
john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 255 mi./400 km.
Sat, May 9, Montauk Railroad Century, Suffolk Bike Riders Assn, www.sbraweb.org,
info@SBRAweb.org. Dist: 100 mi.
Sun, May 10, 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 with rolling hills.
Dist: 14 mi loop w/rolling hills; dist by cat, pro/1/2/3, 98 mi; cat 3, 70 mi; cat 4, 56
mi.
Fri, May 15, Ride for Missing Children: Mohawk Valley,
Natl Ctr for Missing & Exploited Children, 934 York St, Utica NY 13502, tel: 315
732-7233, fax: 315 732-2465, www.rideformissingchildren.com.
Fri, May 15, Ride for Missing Children: Rochester, Natl Ctr for Missing &
Exploited Children, 275 Lake Ave, Rochester NY 14608, tel: 585 242-0900, fax: 585
242-0717, www.rideformissingchildren.org.
Dist: 100 mi.
Fri-Mon, May 15-18, Bicycle Extravaganza, Bike Niagara, 2779 Baker Rd, Stevensville
ON L0S 1S0, tel: 905 933-9321, fax: 905 382-1724, www.BicycleExtravaganza.ca,
www.BikeNiagara.org, sanlevrier@hotmail.com. Dist: various km.
Sat-Sun, May 16-17, Tour de Syracuse, Onondaga Cycling Club, PO Box 6307, Teall
Station, Syracuse NY 13217, www.tourdesyracuse.com, on line form, Dist: omnium.
Sat, May 16, Scenic Catskills Ride & Peak, KAATS Foundation, PO Box 247,
Margaretville NY 12455, tel: 845 586-3500, 845 586-3599, www.centralcatskills.org,
christine@markproject.org. Dist: 12-104 mi.
Sun, May 17, Team Billy Ride and Walk for Research, Team Billy & The National
Brain Tumor Society, 300 Route 23B, Leeds NY 12451, tel: 518 943-3900x17, fax: 518
943-7440, www.teambilly.org,
kgrey@marshallsterling.com. Dist: 10/25/50.
Sun, May 17, Spring 50, Tom's Pro Bike/Lions Club, 3687 Walden
Ave, Lancaster NY 14086, tel: 716 651-9995, fax: 716 651-0858, www.tomsprobike.com,
tom@tomsprobike.com. Dist: 50 mi.
Sun, May 17, Change a Life Family Bike/Hike, Children of China Pediatrics
Foundation, PO Box 5594, Rockefeller Ctr Sta, New York NY 10185, tel: 212 248-7561,
www.chinapediatrics.org, info@chinapediatrics.org, Dist: 14 mi. loop.
Tue-Wed, May 19-20, Westchester County; Thur-Fri, May 21-22, Oneida County, Designing
Streets for Bicyclists, Cornell Local Roads Program, 416 Riley-Robb Hall, Ithaca NY
14853, tel: 607 244-8033, fax: 607 255-4080, www.clrp.cornell.edu, clrp@cornell.edu.
Fri-Mon, May 22-25, Historic Saratoga Cycling Weekend, New
England Adventure, Saratoga Springs NY tel: 518 584-3102, www.newenglandadventure.com, tmcbike@aol.com.
Wed, May 27, Trails for Healthy Living, Rural Health Network, 2663 Main St, Whitney
Point NY 13862, tel: 607 692-7669, www.ruralhealthnetwork.org,
healthpromotion@ruralhealthnetwork.org.
Fri-Sun, May 29-31, League of American Bicyclist Certified Cycling Instructor Course,
New York Bicycling Coalition & Bike New York, PO Box 8868, Albany NY 12208, tel: 518
436-0889, www.nybc.net, jennifer@nybc.net;
www.bikeleague.org/programs/education/instructors.php, education@bikeleague.org.
Sat,
May 30, Oct 18, NYS 6 Hr Endurance Cross Country Race, Plattekill Bike Park, 469
Plattekill Mountain Rd, Roxbury NY 12474, tel: 607 326-3500, www.plattekill.com,
info@plattekill.com. Dist: 6 hr. cross country endurance time/distance.
Sun, May 31, Mansion Ride for Autism 8th Year, Ascent School for
Autism, www.mansionride.com, Elaineinc@aol.com. Dist: 16/35/62 mi.
Sun, May 31, Adore Your City, Full Moon Vista Productions, 180
St Paul St, Rochester NY 14604, tel: 585 546-4030, www.fullmoonvista.com, Dist: 40 mi.
Sat, Jun 6, Balloon Festival Classic, Anthem Sports, 51 Coila Rd,
Cambridge NY 12816, tel: 518 677-8423, fax: 518 677-8423, dwdrake@nycap.rr.com. Dist:
14-82 mi.
Sat, Jun 6, Bike Boat Bike, Suffolk Bike Riders Assn, PO Box 404, St. James NY
11780, http://sbra.olotltd.com/, info@SBRAweb.org. Dist: 25/50/65/100/125 mi.
Sat, Jun 6, River Ride: A Cycling Experience, Opportunities for Otsego Inc, 3 W
Broadway, Oneonta NY 13820, tel: 607 433-8000, fax: 607 433-8013, www.ofoinc.org,
info@ofoinc.org. Dist: 11-46 mi. 2010 Date: June 5, 2010.
Sat, Jun 6, Powder Mill Park Road Race, Full Moon Vista Productions, 180 St Paul
St, Rochester NY 14604, tel: 585 546-4030, www.fullmoonvista.com. Dist: by cat & time.
Sat, Jun 6, Tour de Cure: Buffalo, American Diabetes Assn Buffalo Office, 315
Alberta Dr, Ste 102, Amherst NY 14226, tel: 716 835-0274x3705, fax: 716 835-0283,
www.diabetes.org/tour, rdonoghue@diabetes.org. Dist: 6/16/25/30/62.5/100 mi.
Sun, Jun 7, Seneca Park Criterium, Full Moon Vista Productions, 180 St Paul St,
Rochester NY 14604, tel: 585 546-4030, www.fullmoonvista.com. Dist: by cat & time.
Sun, Jun 7, Ride the Ridge Bike Challenge: 3rd Annual, High Meadow School, PO Box
1773, Kingston NY 12402, tel: 845 687-4855, fax: 845 687-5151, www.ridetheridge.org,
ridetheridge@gmail.com. Dist: 5/25/50 mi. Next year: June 6, 2010.
Sun, Jun 7, 6 Hours of Stewart, Wheel and Heel Ltd, 2658 E Main St, Wappingers
Falls, NY 12590, tel: 845 632-3050, fax: 845 297-0151, http://wheelandheel.com/,
wheelandheel@optonline.net. Dist: 6 hrs. Next year: Jun 5, 2010.
Sun, Jun 7, Tour de Cure: Rochester, American Diabetes Assn, 160 Allens Creek Rd,
Rochester NY 14618, tel: 888 642-2383, fax: 866 868-7934, www.diabetes.org/tour,
kligozio@diabetes.org. Dist: 7/15/25/40/62.5/100 mi. Next year: June 13, 2010.
Sun, Jun 7, Tour de Cure: Saratoga Springs, American Diabetes
Assn, 1 Blue Streak Blvd, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 tel: 518 218-1755x3632,
www.diabetes.org/saratogaspringstourdecure, ayoung@diabetes.org, Dist: 100/62.5/50/25/10
mi.
Sun, Jun 7, Tour de Brooklyn, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W 26th St Ste 1002,
New York NY 10001, tel: 212 629-8080, fax: 212 629-8334, www.tourdebrooklyn.org, info@transalt.org. Dist:
22 mi.
Sun, Jun 7, Tour de Cure: Utica/Syracuse Verona Beach, American Diabetes Assn:
Utica/Syracuse Chapter, 110 Lomond Ct, Utica NY 13502, tel: 315 735-6434, fax: 315
724-3987. www.diabetes.org/tour, shough@diabetes.org. Dist: 15/25/40/62.5/100 mi.
Tue, Jun 9, Essex County NY; Wed, Jun 10, Saratoga County NY; Thu, Jun
11, Otsego County NY, Complete
Streets: Planning Safer Communities for Bicyclists & Pedestrians, Cornell
Local Roads Program, 416 Riley-Robb Hall, Ithaca NY 14853, tel: 607 244-8033, fax: 607
255-4080, www.clrp.cornell.edu, clrp@cornell.edu,
2009 Other States
& Canadian Provinces Major Bicycling Events
The Erie Canal Bicyclist & Hiker
Tour Guide is the definitive bicycle tour guide for bicycling the entire
Canalway Trail; the
route along Lake Champlain all the way to Montréal; and along the Hudson R. to NYC.
Our Erie Canal Bicyclist & Hiker Tour Guide, 2rd
Edition, 2008 Revision is now available
It has the valid bicycle route along the Hudson River from NYC,
the G. Washington Bridge & the Tappan Zee Bridge to Montreal via the
Champlain Canal, Lake Champlain & the Chambly Canal.
2009 Connecticut Major Bicycling Events Accomplished
Sun, Mar 1, Spin Odyssey, Spin Odyssey, PO Box 457, Westport CT 06881, tel: 203
362-5231, http://spinodyssey.org, info@spinodysey.org. Dist: Spinning by time, 3/6 hrs.
Benefits: Breast Cancer research.
Sun, May 17, Bloomin' Metric 2009, Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club,
PO Box 3323, Westport CT 06880, www.soundcyclists.com/BloominMetric.htm,
bloominmetric09@optonline.net Dist: 25/47/63 mi.; 40/75/100 km.
Delaware 2009 Major Bicycling Events
Sat,
Sep 12, Delaware's 23rd Annual Amish Country Bike Tour, Kent County
Tourism, 406 Federal St, Dover DE 19901, tel: 800 233-5368, fax: 302 734-0167,
www.visitdover.com, csmall@visitdover.com. Dist: 15/25/40/62.5/100 mi ride tours + 25 mi
race. Benefits: Prostate Cancer, YMCA, Amish Schoolhouse Education Program. Reg: $30.00,
adults; $15.00, 16 & under; $45.00, race participants; pre-reg by 8/21/09; no pledges;
show ups, O. K. Start: 7:30 AM, race start; 8:00-10:00 AM, bike tours start by distance;
all at Legislative Mall, Dover DE. Sponsors: Kent County Tourism, Witt's Market, Fifer's
Orchard, Pepsi, City of Dover, Kent County Levy Court.
2009 Michigan Major Bicycling Events League of Michigan Bicyclists: http://www.LMB.org
Sun, Jun 14, Tour de Cure: Brighton, American Diabetes Assn, tel: 888
342-2383x6694, fax: 866 868-7934, http://www.diabetes.org/tour, tminear@diabetes.org,
Dist: 8/10/14/25/62/100 mi. Benefits: Am. Diabetes Assn. Reg: $25.00, pre-reg $15.00 by
3/22/09, plus 150.00 min fund raising amount; show ups, OK. Start: 7:00 AM, Island Lake
Rec. Area, Brighton MI. Notes: free lunch by Carrabba's Italian Grill, complimentary
massage, silent auction, & live entertainment.
2009 New Jersey Major Bicycling Events
Sat, Jun 6, Tour de Cure: Northern New Jersey, American Diabetes Assn, Centerpointe
II, 1160 Rt 22 E Ste 103, Bridgewater NJ 08807, tel: 732 469-7979x3529, fax: 908 722-4887,
www.diabetes.org/tour, TConnelly@diabetes.org. Dist: 80/67/30/13 mi. Benefits: American
Diabetes Assn. Reg: $25.00; $15.00 by 4/3/09; + $175.00 in pledges; show ups, OK. 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: High Gear Cyclery, Marty's Reliable Cycles, Subway, Novo Nordisk, Barclays
Capital.
Sun, Jun 14, Tour de Cure: Princeton, American Diabetes Assn, Centerpointe II, 1160
Rt 22 E Ste 103, Bridgewater NJ 08807, tel: 732 469-7979x3529, fax: 908 722-4887,
www.diabetes.org/tour, LiTaylor@diabetes.org. Dist: 62/30/10/3 mi. Benefits: American
Diabetes Assn. Reg: $25.00; $15.00 by 6/10/09; + $175.00 in pledges; show ups, OK. Start:
7:00 AM. Notes: rt goes through the picturesque countryside; choice of rtes filled with
history & charm; complimentary breakfast & lunch, sag, stocked rest stops, H2O,
sports drinks. Sponsors: Goddard School, Novo Nordisk, Gold's Gym.
Sun, Jul 26, 22nd Annual Irish Pub Tour De Shore, The Irish Pub, 2007
Walnut St, Philadelphia PA 19103, tel: 215 568-5603, www.irishpubphilly.com,
Irishpubtourdeshore@gmail.com. Dist: 65 mi. Benefits: Daniel Faulkner Educational Fund,
FOP Survivor's Fund, and the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia. 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, Irish Pub Philadelphia.
2009 New Jersey Major Bicycling Events, Accomplished
Sat, May 9, May 30, Jun 13, Savvy Cycling Class: New Jersey, Bike New York, 891
Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, tel: 212 932-2453, fax: 212 932-3206, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org.
Sat, May 30, Tour de Cure: Jersey Shore, American Diabetes Assn, Centerpointe II,
1160 Rt 22 E Ste 103, Bridgewater NJ 08807, tel: 732 469-7979x3529, fax: 908 722-4887,
www.diabetes.org/tour, LiTaylor@diabetes.org. Dist: 62/35/10/3 mi.
Ontario, Canada 2009 Major Bicycling Events
2009 Ontario Major
Bicycling Event Accomplished
Fri-Fri, Mar 27-Apr 10, Tailwind, CanBiCuba Cycling Club, 409 - 398 Vine St,
St.Catharines, ON L2M 3S2, tel: 905 360 0446, www.CanBiCuba.com,
petermarshallcycles@yahoo.ca. Dist: 700 mi.
Fri-Mon, May 15-18, Bicycle Extravaganza, Bike Niagara, 2779 Baker Rd, Stevensville
ON L0S 1S0, tel: 905 933-9321, fax: 905 382-1724, www.BicycleExtravaganza.ca,
www.BikeNiagara.org, Dist: various km., 3 levels per day.
Pennsylvania 2009 Major Bicycling Events No central compilation of bicycling events.
Sun, Jul 26, 22nd Annual Irish Pub Tour De Shore, The Irish Pub, 2007
Walnut St, Philadelphia PA 19103, tel: 215 568-5603, www.irishpubphilly.com,
Irishpubtourdeshore@gmail.com. Dist: 65 mi. Benefits: Daniel Faulkner Educational Fund,
FOP Survivor's Fund, and the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia. 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, Irish Pub Philadelphia.
Sat, Sep 12, Univest Grand Prix Cyclosportif, Sparta Cycling, PO Box 224,
Pineville PA 18946, tel: 267 744-4538, www.sportif.com, brian@spartacycling.com, Benefits:
Penn Foundation. Reg: $55.00; $45.00 by 8/29/09; no pledges; show ups, O.K. Start: 8:00
AM, Lumber St @ Main St, Souderton PA. Notes: watch the pro race from the Cyclo
Hospitality Tent following your ride.
Pennsylvania 2009 Major
Bicycling Events Accomplished
Sat, Jun 6, River and Wind Challenge, The Salvation Army-Somerset Service Center,
PO Box 46, Somerset PA 15501, tel: 814 445-9232, fax: 814 445-9233.
Holly.Skinner@use.salvationarmy.org. Dist: 62 mi.
Sat-Sun, Jun 6-7, Bike MS: Escape to the Lake (Erie), National MS Society, 1501
Reedsdale St, Ste 105, Pittsburgh PA 15213, tel: 412 261-6347.
www.nationalmssociety.org/pax, dimaria@pax.nmss.org. Dist: 150 mi.
2009 Wisconsin Major
Bicycling Events Accomplished
Sat, May 16, Unity Bike Ride, Oostburg Christian School, 22 S. Sixth St, Oostburg
WI 53070, tel: 920 918-3882, unityride@oostburgchristian.com,
www.oostburgchristian.com/unityride.cfm. Dist: 100/60/35/15/10 mi.
The Erie Canal Bicyclist & Hiker
Tour Guide is the definitive bicycle tour guide for bicycling the entire
Canalway Trail; the
route along Lake Champlain all the way to Montréal; and along the Hudson R. to NYC.
NYS Events Events in
Other States & Provinces Events
Form Top
Reports & Statistics on Major Bicycling Events in New York
State
Events in Other States &
Provinces
We will list major bicycling events in neighboring States or Provinces;
and are sent to us on the events listing form. A link to each of the Great Lakes States'
and Ontario Province's bicycling organizations are on this page.
Illinois 2009 Major Bicycling Events League of Illinois Bicyclists: http://www.bikelib.org
Indiana 2009 Major Bicycling Events Indiana Bicycle Coalition: http://www.bicycleindiana.org
Maryland 2009 Major Bicycling Events
Massachusetts 2009 Major Bicycling Events
Minnesota 2009 Major Bicycling Events Minnesota Bicycle & Pedestrian
Alliance: http://www.bikeped.org
New Hampshire 2009 Major Bicycling Events
North Carolina 2009 Major Bicycling Events
Ohio 2009 Major Bicycling Events Ohio Bicycle Federation: http://www.ohiobike.org
2009 Vermont Major Bicycling Events
2009 Vermont Major Bicycling Events, Accomplished
Fri-Sat, Mar 27-28; May 1-2, Traffic Skills 101 (3 sessions), Saratoga Healthy
Transportation Network, Saratoga Springs NY tel: 518 209-6477, by 3/23/09,
www.healthytransportation.org, cbnolou@yahoo.com.
Fri-Sun, May 29-31, League of American Bicyclist Certified Cycling Instructor Course,
New York Bicycling Coalition & Bike New York, PO Box 8868, Albany NY 12208, tel: 518
436-0889, www.nybc.net, jennifer@nybc.net;
www.bikeleague.org/programs/education/instructors.php, education@bikeleague.org.
Québec 2009 Major Bicycling Events
Wisconsin 2009 Major Bicycling Events Bicycle Federation of
Wisconsin: http://www.bfw.org
Wisconsin 2009 Major Bicycling Events, Accomplished
NYS Events Events in
Other States & Provinces Events
Form Top
Reports & Statistics on Major Bicycling Events in New York
State
Events Listing Form 2009
It takes time to compile, enter into a database and convert into a
useable form 25 events. That doesn't include the time spent trying to track down the
information. That's a lot of time!
Make my life easier. Copy (by highlighting the information
requested) and then paste the form below to a "Notepad" or ASCII file; fill out
the form (left justified, no tabs, & please do not change the order of the entries);
paste the completed form on to an email; and send it to:
cyclotour@cyclotour.com
PLEASE place the words BIKE EVENT in the
subject line of your email.
You can also fax it: 585 244-6157
or post it to:
CYCLOTOUR GUIDE BOOKS
PO BOX 10585
ROCHESTER NY 14610-0585
Garbage in, garbage out. What you send, is what is displayed.
Triple check your information. Use the current listings as a model if you have any
questions.
We reserve the right to edit your listing or/and not list your event.
No need to duplicate any entry, just leave it blank. Sometimes the
sponsoring organization and the Event have separate contact information.
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!
Number of cyclists in the 2008 event?
Estimated number of spectators at the 2008 event?
2009 Day of the week:
2009 Date of Event:
2009 Name of Event:
2009 Organization responsible for event:
2009 Street address for registration form:
2009 City:
2009 State:
2009 Zip:
2009 Organization's URL:
2009 Organization's Email:
2009 Organization's Telephone No.:
2009 Organization's Fax No.:
(Place [sq. brackets] around info you do not want to appear in your listing)
2009 Event Telephone No.:
(If the Event info. is the same as the organization's info. no need to repeat the info.)
2009 Event Fax No.:
2009 Event Web site URL:
2009 Event Email:
2009 Event Distance (in miles):
2009 Event Benefits what/whom:
2009 Registration Info.:
Day of Event Fee:
Pre-Registration fee & deadline date:
Pledges necessary? Yes or No:
Pledge Minimum amount:
Show ups OK? answer yes or no:
2009 Start time & location:
2009 Notes:
Sponsors: To encourage more sponsorship of bicycling events we list all the sponsors
on this web page! With the exception of the Primary Sponsor category we do not separate
your sponsors by category. We ask you to classify your sponsors to help your organization
to identify potential sponsors.
2009 Primary Sponsors:
2009 Bicycling Related Sponsors:
2009 Food Service Sponsors:
2009 Government Agency, Politician & Non-profit Organization Sponsors:
2009 Industrial & Transportation Business Sponsors:
2009 Media Sponsors:
2009 Professional Services Sponsors:
2009 Retail Store Sponsors:
2009 Other Sponsors:
2010 Date of this event. Set it now!:
Have you placed a "hot" direct link to this page (
http://www.cyclotour.com/events.htm ) on your or event's web site? Yes?
No?
Have you placed a "hot" direct link to the NY Bicycling Coalition (
http://www.nybc.net ) on your or your event's page? Yes? No?
Miscellaneous Information
We will list major bicycling events from Ontario, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut only if they are sent to us using the
Events Listing Form. To go directly to the Events Listing Form, at the bottom of this
page.
Click here: Events Listing Form.
We compile the information for and help to distribute the printed NYBikes!
Events Calendar published by the New York Bicycling Coalition (NYBC.) The Coalition
advocates for better bicycling conditions throughout the State from its offices in Albany.
Pick up a copy of NYBikes! Events Calendar at your local bike shop. Visit/join
the New York Bicycling Coalition at its web site www.nybc.net
For the past 5 years we have distributed regional bicycling events
calendars to all media sources in each NYS tourism region. The increased media coverage of
bicycling events can be attributed to Cyclotour Guide Books & the NYBC's efforts to
publicize bicycling events throughout the State.
We list events which start in neighboring States or Provinces and are
sent to us on the events listing form. Major bicycling events in States or Provinces other
than New York State are sometimes listed on a State's bicycling coalition web site. A link
to each of the Great Lakes States' and Ontario Province's bicycling organizations are on
this page, click: Great Lakes Cycling.
The 2002 and 2001 Major Bicycling Events in New York State
Reports can now be read or downloaded directly from our web site. These Reports
analyze number of participants and sponsors of these events. To read these Reports,
Click: Bicycle Events Reports If you find this Report
information helpful, please send me an email (subject line: bike event) and I'll try to
analyze the 2007 Major bicycle events data. If you or your organization is flush with
cash and wants to provide a tax deductible reseach grant to the NYBC for the analysis of
the 2007 or 2008 data please contact the NYBC.