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

Mar 1-Apr 22 (Several classes in this time period) Sun, Bike Maintenance Classes, Bike New York, 475 Riverside Dr 13th Fl, New York NY 10115, 212 870-2080, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Reg: see schedule & fee info at "Learn" menu on web site. Start: every two weeks from 2/12/12 at Recycle-A-Bicycle shop, 35 Pearl St. at Plymouth, Dumbo, Brooklyn.

Mar 10, Sat, Grant's Tomb Criterium, Columbia University Cycling Team, c/o Dep't of Physical Education, 332 Dodge Physical Fitness Ctr, New York NY 10027, www.columbia.edu/cu/cycling/index.html, grantstombcriterium@gmail.com. Dist: 0.9 mi loop criterium. Reg: on line only & pre-reg. only; reg. opens 2/13/12; fees, $15.-30.00 by cat. & race time; show ups/bike ups, O. K. 1 day lic. Available on site. See poster for information. USCF & USAC Collegiate events. Pre-reg. recommended & preferred. Start: Grant's Tomb Plaza, 122nd St. & Riverside Dr., New York NY. Notes: This is a very popular Crit. Pre-reg. preferred.

Mar 25, Sun, 200 Km Brevet, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 125 mi/200 km; 13.5 hr time limit. Reg: $30.00; reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Rain or shine, entry fees are non-refundable & non-transferable for the Brevet series. Start: check in, 7:00 AM; ride start, 8:00 AM, 7 Pearl St., Schuylerville NY. Notes: sanctioned by Audax Club Parisien & Randonneurs USA; scenic route to Schroon Lake in the Adirondack Mts. Sponsor: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

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

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

Apr 14-15, Sat-Sun, Army Spring Cycling Classic, Army Cycling Club, U. S. Military Academy, West Point NY 10997, Use contact form on web site. www.westpointcycling.com, Dist: Omnium (TTT/RR/ITT/Crit). Reg: Collegiate racers only. All racer reg. information must be submitted early. USCF/NORBA/NCCA Lic. necessary & available on day of event for purchase. Start: It is absolutely essential that racers are on time for their event. If you miss the start time and we gave you ample warning then you are at the mercy of the officials and the race director. Notes: Collegiate racers only. Spectators encouraged but need to make prior arrangements to enter the Academy grounds to be at this event. Visitors may enter the Academy grounds only by guided tours & only when the Visitors Center is open. Tours may be cancelled at any time. It is strongly recommended that visitors call the Visitors Center.

Apr 20, Fri, Copake Bicycle Swap Meet, Copake Auction, 266 County Rt 7A, Copake NY 12516, 518 329-1142, http://www.copakeauction.com/bicycles/pages/events_links.html, info@copakeauction.com. Reg: Free admission for buyers. Swap meet vendor fee: $25.00. Show up and pay to set up. Start: dawn 'til dusk, 266 County Rt 7A, Copake NY.

Apr 21, Sat, Copake Annual Antique & Classical Bicycle Auction, Copake Auction, 266 County Rt 7A, Copake NY 12516, 518 329-1142, www.copakeauction.com, info@copakeauction.com. Reg: Free admission for buyers. Online bidding. Start: 10:00 AM, 266 County Rt 7A, Copake NY.

Apr 22, Sun, Campmor H2H-Hudson to Highlands-Mtb Race Series: Blue Mountain Chainstretcher, Coordinator: Team Bulldog, NY www.h2hrace.com, brian@teambulldog.com. Dist: various mtb events by cat. Reg: 9 different races in the series; 3 in NYS, 6 in NJ; reg by cat men, women, jrs; see individual event reg info; link to on line reg form. Start: Blue Mountain Reservation, Welcher Ave, Peekskill NY (see web site for directions to race) by cat; see each race description. Notes: USA Cycling lic; ANSI approved helmet required.

Apr 22, Sun, Ramble Around Prattsburgh: MTB Dirt Road Race, Pedaling Productions, Prattsburgh NY 14873, http://ramblearoundprattsburgh.blogspot.com, pedalingproductions@yahoo.com. Reg: $45.00, adults; $20.00, jrs. 12-18; free, kids under 12 w/adult; pre reg: $35.00/$20.00/free. Start: 1:00 PM Village Square, Main St, Prattsburgh NY. Notes: course profiles & rte on web site.

Apr 22, Sun, 300 Km Brevet, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 190 mi/300 km; 20 hr time limit. Reg: $30.00; reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Rain or shine, entry fees are non-refundable & non-transferable for the Brevet series. Start: check in, 3:00 PM; ride start, 3:59 PM; 7 Pearl St., Schuylerville NY. Notes: sanctioned by Audax Club Parisien & Randonneurs USA; scenic route to Elizabethtown, county seat for Essex County in the Adirondack Mts. High Peaks region. Sponsor: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

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

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

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

May 1-31, Tue-Thu, NYC Bike Month, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W 26th St Ste 1002, New York NY 10001, 212 629-8080, www.BikeMonthNYC.org, www.transalt.org/resources/links, info@transalt.org, Dist & locs: vary by day & time. Reg: free; go to the web site or contact Transportation Alternatives for details of Bike Month NYC activities & events. Event reg by 2/23. Start: check & recheck web site for exact locations/times/types of the 100 bike events celebrating bicycling in the metro NYC region.

May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, Tue, Farmall Hill Mountain Bike Challenge: Spring Series, RV & E Bike and Skate, 40 N. Main St, Fairport NY 14450, 585 388-1350, www.farmallhillchallenge.com, rvebike@frontiernet.net. Dist: 2 mi. loop. Expert, 7 laps; sport, 5 laps; junior & beginner, 3 laps. Reg: fees, per race: $15.00, USA Cycling members; $20.00, non USA Cycling members; NORBA lic required; no online reg; no pledges. Just show up and ride! Spectators encouraged. Helmets required. Start: reg, 5-6:00 PM; races start, 6:30 PM. Notes: race is held on private land; helmets required; media release required, on line. Sponsors: RV&E Bike & Sport, Crankskins.

May 3-5, Bike New York Expo at Pier 36, Bike New York, 475 Riverside Dr, New York NY 10005, 212 870-2080, www.bikenewyork.org/bike-expo-new-york/, exposales@bikenewyork.org. Visit the Bike New York State booth at the Festival, receive all the information to bicycle throughout New York State. Talk with Harvey about bicycle touring in New York State. The Expo is the primary location to pick up TD Five Boro Bike Tour packets (rider vest, information, etc.).

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

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

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

May 12, Sun, Bear Mountain Spring Classic, Century Road Club Assn, PO Box 348, New York NY 10113, 646 522-0327, 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; on line reg; 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.

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

May 12, Sat, 400 Km Brevet, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 255 mi/400 km. Reg: $30.00; reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Rain or shine, entry fees are non-refundable & non-transferable for the Brevet series. Start: check in, 3:00 PM; ride start, 3:59 PM; 7 Pearl St., Schuylerville NY. Notes: sanctioned by Audax Club Parisien & Randonneurs USA; scenic route to Plattsburgh, the largest city in the Adirondack Mts. and on the shores of Lake Champlain. Lights required. See rider check list. Rain or shine. Sponsor: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

May 18, Fri, Ride for Missing Children: Central NY, Natl Ctr for Missing & Exploited Children, 934 York St, Utica NY 13502, 315 732-7233, www.rideformissingchildren.org, Dist: 100 mi. Reg: on line form; $300.00 min. pledges. Start: tba. Sponsors: First Source Federal Credit Union, Dick Sonne's Cycles, Schuss Ski & Bicycle Shop, Valentino's Banquet Hall, Nirvana Natural Spring Water, Mele Family Fund, First Source Federal Credit Union, National Grid, Con Med, Daimler Buses North America, Di Highway Sign & Structure, Adonis Avanti Transportation Service, College Calendar Co, Human Technonogies, Indium Corp, Mohawk Ltd Luxury Restrooms, JM Door & Hardware, Romanelli Advertising, JPJ Electronic Communications, T. C. Peters Printing, NYS United Teachers, NYSCOPBA, Coughlin & Giamrone, Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy Insurance, Dr. William Graber, Otsego Mutual Fire Insurance Co, The Hartford, Trainor Associates, Upstate Home Care, Holiday Inn, Paragon Athletic Club, Speedy Awards & Engraving, Walmart Distribution Ctr.

May 16, Wed, Ride of Silence Kingston: to remember bicyclists, Kingston NY 845 657-9764, www.rideofsilence.org, wvmillerjr@yahoo.com. Dist: 8 mi loop; slow paced. Reg: free, show up & ride! Start: 6:15 PM, meet at Dietz Stadium parking lot off Washington Ave, Kingston NY; Bring lights if you have them. Notes: helmets, white front & red rear lights prefered accessories for this ride & necessary for safety; darkness falls by around 7:30 in the Hudson River Valley at this time of the year in May; ride through the streets of NY's first Capital.

May 18, Fri, Ride for Missing Children: Rochester, Natl Ctr for Missing & Exploited Children, 275 Lake Ave, Rochester NY 14608, 585 242-0900, www.rideformissingchildren.org, kaspenleiter@ncmec.org. Dist: 100 mi. Reg: on line form; $300.00 min. pledges. Start: tba. Sponsors: Full Moon Vista Bike & Sport Shop, Towpath Bike, Bert's Bikes, Guida's Pizzeria, Layer 8, WROC-TV 8.

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

May 20, Sun, Bloomin' Metric, Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club, PO Box 1144, Darien CT 06820, www.soundcyclists.com/BloominMetric.htm, bloominmetric11@optonline.net. Dist: 25/47/63 mi; 40/75/100 km. Reg: limited to 2000 riders; $25.00-$40.00, depending upon date of pre-reg; $15.00, children under 16. No pledges. Start: 7:00-9:00 AM, for all routes, at Calf Pasture Beach, East Norwalk CT. Rain or shine. Notes: start located near MNRR E Norwalk stop & I-95 Exit 16. Helmets required & must be ck'ed at reg. desk. Strict adherence to cyclist's rules of the road. Cue sheets, marked route, sag & mechanical support, H2O, food, & restrooms available.

May 20, Sun, Montauk Century, 5 Boro Bike Club, 475 Riverside Dr 13th Fl, New York NY 10075, 347 688-2925, www.5bbc.org, montauk@5bbc.org, Dist: 65100/145 mi. Reg: on line; $75.00, non-members; $70.00, 5BBC members; see web site for special, 2 day Montauk Century Weekend mini vacation. Start: 2 check in locations; 3 start lines; 1 finish line! Amazing! Notes: fully supported w/sag vans, buses, rest stops, snacks, H2O, buffet at end.

May 20, Sun, North Shore Bike Tour, New York Organ Donor Network, 460 W 34th St 15th fl, New York NY 10001, 646 291-4444, www.donatelifeny.org, donate.life.tri.team@gmail.com. Dist: 17.5/35 mi. Reg: $35.00, no pledges. Start: 9:00 AM, Osprey's Dominion Vineyard, 44075 Main Rd, Peconic NY. Notes: sag support, live music, wine tasting, give-a-ways.

May 20, Sun, Spring 50, Tom's Pro Bike/Lions Club, 3687 Walden Ave, Lancaster NY 14086, 716 651-9995, www.tomsprobike.com, tom@tomsprobike.com. Dist: 50 mi. Reg: $25.00; pre reg preferred; day of ride, come ride with us! Start: 9:00 AM, Westwood Pk, 175 Pavement Rd, Lancaster NY. Notes: sag support, prizes, post event party.

May 20, Sun, Team Billy Ride and Walk for Research, Team Billy & The National Brain Tumor Society, 38 Fifth Ave, Saratoga Springs NY 12866, 518 587-7211, www.teambilly.org, cjgrey1@juno.com. Dist: 10/25/50 also a 3 mile walk. Reg: $25.00, donations encouraged but pledges are not necessary; show up bike & walk with us! Start: reg, 7:30 AM; all cycling events start at 8:30 AM; 3 Mile walk begins at 9 AM, Farmers' Market, High Rock Pk, Saratoga Springs NY. Note: helmets & signed waiver required for bicyclists.

May 22, 23, 24, Tue, Wed, & Thu, Asphalt Paving Principles, Cornell Local Roads Program, 416 Riley-Robb Hall, Ithaca NY 14853, 607 244-8033, www.clrp.cornell.edu, clrp@cornell.edu. Reg: fee tba. on line reg form; preference is given to local highway & public works employees; reg fee includes coffee, refreshments, lunch & course materials. Start: 3 locations: 5/22/12, Orleans County; 5/23/12, Ontario County; 5/24/12, Allegany County; see web site for specific location details on the reg form. Notes: Chris Blades, VP A. L. Blades, Instructor. Qualifies for "Road Master Recognition Program," www.clrp.cornell.edu/workshops/roadmaster.htm

May 24, Thu, Ride for Missing Children: Buffalo, Natl Ctr for Missing & Exploited Children, 610 Main St 2nd Fl, Buffalo NY 14202, 716 842-6333, www.rideformissingchildren.org, Dist: 100 mi. Reg: on line form; $300.00 min. pledges. Start: tba. Sponsors: M&T Bank, ESM Group, Wi-Pics Mobile,

Jun 1-3, Fri-Sun, Full Moon Vista Cycling Grand Prix, Full Moon Vista Productions, 661 South Ave, Rochester NY 14620, 585 546-4030, www.fullmoonvista.com, scott@fullmoonvista.com. Dist: by cat & time. Reg: fees by cat/number of races entered/date reg, on line form; show ups OK. Start: by cat. Notes: Race 1, 2 or all 3 days & experience three of the Rochester area's beautiful Olmstead designed parks; Genesee Valley Park Criterium; Powder Mills Park Road Race; Seneca Park Criterium.

Jun 2, Sat, River Ride: A Cycling Experience, Opportunities for Otsego Inc, 3 W Broadway, Oneonta NY 13820, 607 433-8000, www.ofoinc.org, info@ofoinc.org. Dist: 11/20/26/35/46 mi. Reg: $35.00 + optional pledges; show ups, ok. Start: 9:00 AM, skate house at Neawha Pk, Bertus Lauren Dr, Oneonta NY. Notes: sag support, rest stops w/H2O, food, & restroom; event t-shirts for all riders; chicken dinner.

Jun 2, Sat, 600 Km Brevet, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 255 mi/400 km. Reg: $30.00; reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Rain or shine, entry fees are non-refundable & non-transferable for the Brevet series. Start: check in, 3:00 PM; ride start, 3:59 PM; 7 Pearl St., Schuylerville NY. Notes: sanctioned by Audax Club Parisien & Randonneurs USA; scenic route to Chambly, Quebec through the eastern edge of the Adirondack Mts. and on the shores of Lake Champlain. Please have proper identification for crossing the border into Canada and returning to the USA. A passport is best but an enhanced drivers license or NEXUS card will suffice. Lights required. See rider check list and information on sleep break suggestions on the web site for this 600 km Brevet. Rain or shine.

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

Jun 3, Sun, Bike Boat Bike, Suffolk Bike Riders Assn, PO Box 404, St. James NY 11780, 631 859-9202, www.sbraweb.org, bbbinfo@sbraweb.org. Dist: 25/50/65/106/137 mi. Reg: fees tba; event t-shirt; pre-reg qualify for prize drawings. Start: 7:00 AM, North Fork Bank, Mattituck NY. Notes: ferry fare is not included in reg fee; spectators welcome; sag support, rest stops, goodie bag, & prizes.

Jun 3, Sun, Ride the Ridge Bike Challenge, High Meadow School, 3643 Main St, Stone Ridge NY 12484, 845 687-4855, www.ridetheridge.org, ridetheridge@gmail.com. Dist: 5/12/30/50 mi. Reg: $35.00, adults; $15.00, children under 13; pre-reg by May 1: $30.00, adults; $10:00, under 13; on line printable reg form; pre-registrants receive a t-shirt; all children under age 13 must be accompanied by a registered adult rider; all riders are asked, not required, to collect donations totaling $100 to benefit the High Meadow Arts Center; show ups/bike ups, come ride with us, you'll enjoy yourself! Start: times dependent on distance; 8:30 AM, 50 mi; 10:00 AM, 25 mi; 11:00 AM, 5 mi family ride; all at High Meadow School, Stone Ridge NY; all riders must arrive 30 minutes before their start time in order to complete the registration process. Notes: sag support; directional signs; strategically located food/water stops; 50mi Shawangunk Ridge ride, ascends the West Trapps of the Shawangunk Ridge towards Minnewaska State Park; scenic vistas of the Trapps & Catskill Mts make the burning feeling in the legs all worthwhile; fast descent, up to 50 mph to Wallkill River; 30 mi Countryside ride, loops around historic houses of Stone Ridge, rolling hills & flats of the Wallkill River Valley; 12 mi Bud Clarke Mem ride, mainly flat along historic Delaware & Hudson canal, w/ rolling hills, views of Hohonk Mt. House; 5 mi Family ride through Stone Ridge neigborhoods & back roads.

Jun 3, Sun, Tour de Brooklyn, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W 26th St Ste 1002, New York NY 10001, 212 629-8080, www.tourdebrooklyn.org, info@transalt.org, Dist: 22 mi. Reg: limited to 2500 cyclists; reg opens, 5/1/12; on line reg form; sign up at web site for email updates; no show ups/bike ups; no pledges. Start: 9:00 AM. Notes: helmet required; water; Metrocard (no SAG facilities); patch kit, tire irons, tube, pump, & knowledge of how to change a bike tire; camera; bike lock; money to purchase a t-shirt.

Jun 3, Sun, Tour de Cure: New York City, American Diabetes Assn, 333 7th Ave, 17th Fl, New York NY 10001, 212 725-4925x3431, www.diabetes.org/tour, jrosa@diabetes.org, Dist: 100/62/45/20/7 mi. Reg: $25.00 + $200.00 in pledges; $15.00, reg fee by 4/26/12; cyclists must meet fund-raising minimum in addition to the reg. fee to participate; reg fee is non-refundable & is not counted towards the fund-raising goal; show ups, O. K. Start: Pier 94, W 54th St & 12th Ave, New York NY. Notes: Spectators are encouraged to participate.

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

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

Jun 8-10, Fri-Sun, Get Your Guts in Gear: The Ride for Crohn's & Colitis, Get Your Guts in Gear, 593 Vanderbilt Ave, PMB 108, Brooklyn NY 11238, 718 875-2123, www.ibdride.org, info@ibdride.org. Dist: 210 mi/~70 per day. 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.

Jun 8-10, Fri-Sun, Great Finger Lakes Bicycle Tour, Southern Tier Bicycle Club Inc, PO Box 601, Binghamton NY 13902, 607 722-6005, www.southerntierbicycleclub.org, amueller1@stny.rr.com. Dist: 21/100 mi & other options. Reg: $75.00 + $3.00 club membership fee; pre-reg necessary; 250 riders only; no pledges; show ups ok, must pay $10.00 late fee after deadline. Start: 2:00 PM, Hidden Valley Group Camp, Watkins Glen St. Pk., Watkins Glen NY. Notes: 3 days of touring in the scenic southern Finger Lakes, NYS; includes cpgd, 4 catered meals, maps, sag wagon, repair service & entertainment; cabin bunk, $5/$10.00 extra; off-road options each day; STBC jerseys, $40.00 extra; t-shirts, $15.00 extra.

Jun 9, Fri-Sat, Black Fly Challenge, Central Adirondack Assn & Adirondack Mt. Bicycling Assn, PO Box 390, Inlet NY 13360, 315 357-3281, www.blackflychallenge.com, info@blackflychallenge.com. Dist: 40 mi. Reg: $65.00-$30.00 depending on reg date & bike type; download.on line waiver & reg form; 17 classes of entry (including tandems); cyclocross race $3000.00 total awards; only traditional cyclocross bikes (those resembling road racing bikes) qualify in BFC cyclocross categories for awards; see the web site. Start: 8:00 AM. reg; 10:30 AM, start; Byron Park, Rt. 28, Indian Lake NY. Notes: Jr & Jr X cats now combined into 1 cat; mens/womans cyclocross cats; tandem & special bikes; legendary Adirondack mountain bike race, the BFC traverses the wild & scenic Moose River Plains; race attracts a variety of bikes & everything from serious racers to recreational riders; attracts adventurists, amont the 2010 entries were a unicyclist & a 3-seat bike.

Jun 9, Sat, Horseheads Rotary Century Bike Ride, Horseheads Rotary Club, PO Box 472, Horseheads NY 14845, 607 535-4098, www.horseheadsrotary.net, horseheadsrotary@gmail.com. Dist: 10/100 mi & 100 km. Reg: $50.00, no pledges but donations appreciated; show ups, OK. Start: 8:00 AM, 100 mi & 100 km; 11:00 AM, 10 mi.

Jun 9, Sat, Tour de Cure: Long Island, American Diabetes Assn, 333 7th Ave 17th Fl, New York NY 10001, 631 348-0422x3410, www.diabetes.org/tour, kmagnifico@diabetes.org. Dist: 100/75/63/50/35/15 mi. Reg: $25.00 + $150.00 in pledges; $15.00, reg fee by 4/12/12; cyclists must meet fund-raising minimum in addition to the reg. fee to participate; reg fee is non-refundable & is not counted towards the fund-raising goal; show ups, O. K. Start: 6:30 AM-9:15 AM based on distance all at Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave, Riverhead NY. Notes: ride on the north shore of Long Island; rest stops, catered lunch & music, mechanical sag.

Jun 10, Sat, b.i.k.e - Syracuse Tour De'Cuse: Swinburne Memorial Ride, b.i.k.e Syracuse, PO Box 15192, Syracuse NY 13215, 315 428-2453, www.bikesyracuse.org, bikesyracuse@aol.com. Dist: 5/20/40 mi loop & 1/4 mi. youth track. Reg: $25.00, 18 & older riders; free, 17 & younger; + $50.00 in pledges; on line reg form; show ups/bike ups, O. K. Start: 7:00 AM, reg; 9:00 AM, event start, Burnet 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.

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

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

Jun 15-24, Fri-Sun, Adirondacks Tandem Tour 2012, Gear-To-Go-Tandems, 1 Dahinda Rd, Saranac Lake NY 12983, 518 891-1869, www.gtgtandems.com, rich@gtgtandems.com. Dist: Various rides and events of different dist. 18-60 mi. each day. Reg: $2900-3125.00 per tandem couple, $600.00 deposit upon reg to hold spot, sliding refund scale; dwnld form from web site; all inclusive tour, lodging, dinners, baggage transfers; pre-reg only; no show ups; no pledges; limited no of cyclists. Start: location tba. Notes: cue sheets, maps; afternoon get-together.

Jun 15-24, Fri-Sun, Easy Adirondacks, Gear-To-Go-Tandems, 1 Dahinda Rd, Saranac Lake NY 12983, 518 891-1869, www.gtgtandems.com, rich@gtgtandems.com. Dist: Various rides and events of different dist. 18-60 mi. each day. Reg: $2900-3125.00 per tandem couple; all inclusive tour, lodging, dinners, baggage transfers; pre-reg only; no show ups; no pledges; limited to 9 tandem couples. Start: location tba. Notes: cue sheets, maps; afternoon get-together.

Jun 15-17, Fri-Sat, Saranac Lake Tandem Rally, Gear-To-Go-Tandems, 1 Dahinda Rd, Saranac Lake NY 12983, 518 891-1869, www.gtgtandems.com, rich@gtgtandems.com. Dist: Various rides and events of different dist. 18-60 mi. each day. Reg: $65.00 per tandem/3 days; $30.00 per tandem/Sun only; add $15.00 per tandem after May 15. pre-reg only; no show ups; no pledges; limited number of tandem couples; barbecue, hot dogs, vegetarian lasagna, as well as a range of drinks, & picnic necessities at post ride picnic each day. Start: 3:00 PM, Fri, Saranac Hotel, Saranac Lake, NY. Notes: cue sheets, maps; afternoon get-together.

Jun 16, Sat, The Ride to Montauk, Bicycle Shows U.S., 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, www.bicycleshows.us, glen@bicycleshows.us, Dist: 30/70/100/145 mi. Reg: $85-250.00, depending on distance & start location; no fundraising req. Start: NYC or Long Island, all routes end in Montauk NY. Notes: flat ride; hot showers, party, free food & beer end of the ride.

Jun 17, Sun, Annual Father's Day Skyscraper Harlem Cycling Classic, Sparta Cycling, PO Box 231193, New York NY 10023, 917 699-4566, www.skyscraperclassic.com, jde@spartacycling.com. Dist: 20-35 laps depending on USCF racing category; ages: <12 yrs old, 3 blocks; 13-16 yrs old, 1 mi; 17-20 yrs old, 2 mi or 5 mi; adults, 5 mi. Reg: pro 1-2 by invitation; show ups O. K. but must reg at start site well before the start; no pledges. Community races: $2.00, kids; $5.00, adults; reg forms on line. Start: 12:00 noon, Marcus Garvey Pk, 121st St & 5th Ave, New York NY. Community races, start, 11 AM. Notes: USCF lic available; adult, men's, women's, youth (10 yrs old +,) senior races; pro 1-2 riders by invitation only.

Jun 17-20, Sun-Wed, Finger Lakes Wine Country, WomanTours, 2340 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY 14618, 585 256-9807, www.womantours.com, info@womantours.com. Dist: 25-50 mi per day. Reg: $1150.00, includes lodging, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, entrance fees; $175.00 extra, for bike rental; single upgrade, $330.00. Start: Geneva NY on Seneca Lake. Notes: cue sheets, maps, van support, & trained guides.

Jun 17-20, Sun, LDA Cycle Classic Road Race & Tour, LDA Life and Learning Services, 339 East Ave, Ste 420, Rochester NY 14604, 585 263-3323, www.ldarochester.org/cycletour.php, info@ldarochester.org, Dist: 22/36 mi. Reg: $45.00 adult/$30.00 17 & under; pre-reg, $40.00/$25.00; no pledges; show ups, come ride with us. Start: 8:30 AM Hunt Hollow Ski Club, 7532 County Road 36, Naples NY. Notes: 8:00 AM, reg; 9:15, pre-race announcements; 9:30 AM, race begins; 9:35 AM, tour begins.

Jun 22-24, Fri-Sun, RARE Recumbent Rally: The R2K11.12, Rochester Area Recumbent Enthusiasts, Rochester NY 585 461-5084, www.home.roadrunner.com/~rare/r2k_11_12.html, r2korganizers@rochester.rr.com. Dist: 30/80/100 mi. Reg: no fee for biking event; auto entrance fee to St Pk; per night group camping fee at Hamlin Beach St. Pk. (30 group campers max, if max is reached camping is available at regular camp sites); campers must pre-reg for R2K by 6/1/11 to be assured of a group campsite (Fri or Sat night) at this beautiful St Pk on Lake Ontario; you must contact r2korganizers by email to register for a group campground site; contact the park for a regular campground site. Show ups, come and join us; but if you plan to camp, you must pre-reg. Start: 8:00 AM, main parking lot at Hamlin Beach St Pk, Hamlin NY, on Lake Ontario; 30 mi remote start 10:00 AM, Charlotte Beach parking lot, Lake Ave at Lake Ontario, Rochester NY. Notes: Ride takes place entirely on Saturday, 6/25/11 & is ~80 mi from Hamlin Beach St Pk to Rochester NY & return (with a century option); it includes flat low trafficked country roads followed by forested bike path to downtown Rochester's High Falls; lunch at cyclist's expense; other events may be scheduled during this "RARE" weekend.

Jun 23, Sat, Adirondack 540 Preview, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 136 mi/218 km; very hilly; 12 hr time limit. Reg: no fee; reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Start: Wilmington NY. Notes: Part of UMCA's Ultracycling Cup competition (see ADK 540 info for World Cup & RAAM qualifiers), one lap, 136 mi. of the Adirondack 540 course. The ADK 540 weekend is Sept. 14-16, 2012. Sponsor: Gordini, Hammer Nutrition Endurance Fuel, JJC Technology Consultants, Old Saratoga Motor Inn, Dovegate Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel Saratoga Springs, Alpine Country Inn, Stewart's Scoop Convenience Stores.

Jun 23, Sat, The Ride for Roswell, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Elm & Carlton Sts, Buffalo NY 14263, 716 843-7433, www.rideforroswell.org, rideforroswell@roswellpark.org. Dist: 3/8/20/30/44/62.5 mi. + peloton & virtual riders. Reg: adults: $10.00+ by 6/21/12; $50.00+, day of event; + adult pledge min, $150.00; youth (14 & younger): $10.00 + $50.00 pledge min; Peloton, $15.00 + $1000.00 pledge min; virtual rider, $10.00 + $150.00 pledge min. 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: West Herr Automotive, Bert's Bikes, Wegmans, Sahlen's, Berrafato's Mississippi Mudds, Coca-Cola Bottling Co of Buffalo, Rich Products, Dave & Busters, Perry's Ice Cream, Subway, Tim Hortons, NFTA-Metro, University of Buffalo, Praxair, New Era Headgear, Superior Group, FedEx Trade Networks, Flynn & Friends, Danforth, Amgen, Modern Corporation, WGRZ.com Channel 2, Localledge, FM 97 Rock, 104.1 WHTT, 1033 Edge, United Graphics, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Western New York, First Niagara Financial Group, United Healthcare, New Buffalo Shirt Factory, Uncle Bob's Self Storage, Buffalo Athletic Club, Mygofer.com, Pactimo, Cameron.

Jun 24, Sun, Nassau to Suffolk Bicycle Challenge, North Shore Kiwanis, 6 Orchard Ln, Sea Cliff NY 11579, www.n2sbc.org, heydeo@gmail.com. Dist: 25/62.5//50 mi/100 km. Reg: $40.00; pre-reg, $35.00; on line reg form; no pledges; day of event reg begins at 7:00 AM; show ups/bike ups come & pedal with us. Start: 7:30 AM, 100k; other distances at 1/2 hour intervals; all at Harry Tappen Beach parking lot, 151 Shore Rd., Glenwood Landing NY. Notes: cue sheets, marked routes, sag wagon, & 4 stocked rest stops.

Jun 24, Sun, Owasco Flyer Citizen Bicycle Race, Owasco Velo Club, PO Box 1506, Auburn NY 13021, 315 252-7611, www.owascoflyer.com, jackkirch@juno.com. Dist: 36 mi. Reg: on line only; $30.00 by 5/31/12, $40.00, after 5/31/12 & day of race; no pledges; show ups/bike ups, OK. Start: check in & reg; mass race start, 10:00 AM, Seawall Shelter, Emerson Pk, north end of Owasco Lake, Auburn NY. Notes: $1,000.00, 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. This is a "citizen" race, USAC lic not required; see other rules on web site. Sponsors: AAI Auburn Armature, Owasco Velo Club, Geneva Bicycle Center, Terry Precision Cycling, Syracuse Bicycle, Road ID, Wegman's, PowerBar, Astor Chocolate, Upstate Farms, Auburn YMCA, iAGT, AAI: Auburn Armature Inc, Mack Studios Displays, Goulds Pumps/ITT Industries, Owens-Illlinois, Camp David clothing, attitude 101 headgear, Thumpernet.com, Michaels & Smolak Trial Lawyers, Sullivan & Associates Wealth Mgt, Medical Records EMR Practice Mgt., Pinnacle Investments, Crouse Radiology Associates, Six Chiropractic, Dr. Vance's family chiropractic.

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Jun 24-29, Sun-Fri, The Historic Erie Canal, Classic Adventures, PO Box 143, Hamlin NY 14464, 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; single person supplement, $500. Start: Rochester/Pittsford NY. Notes: non-regimented "cycle at your own pace itinerary; complimentary Trek bicycle; fully equipped for touring; country inn/hotel lodging; wineries.

Jun 24, Sun, Tour de Ulster/Kingston, Kingston Hospital Foundation, Reg: c/o Bike Brothers Bike Shop, 139 Boices Ln, Kingston NY 12401, 845 336-5581, www.tourdeulster.com, Dist: 5/10/25/50 mi. Reg: 5 mi, free; other distances, $20.00 per individual; $30.00 per family; add $5.00 for day of event reg. Start: 9:00 AM, 10/25/50 mi; 11:00 AM, 5 mi "Tour de Kingston family ride; 12:00 Noon, bicycle rodeo; all at Forsythe Park, Kingston NY; show ups, ok. Notes: different distance rides have different elevation profiles; post ride cookout. Sponsors: Nace Productions, Bike Brothers, The Bicycle Rack, Revolution Cycles, Table Rock Tours & Bikes, On Your Left Talking Bell, City of Kingston, Kingston Police, Kingston EMTs, Kingston PAL, Hudson Health Plan, Forsyth Nature Ctr, Kingston Lions Club, Bridgeback @ Kingston Hospital, Tabacco-Free Action Coalition of Ulster County, Mid-Hudson Health & Safety Institute, Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley, Kingston YMCA, Walmart, Kingston Nissan.

Jun 26-Jul 1, Thu-Sun, Windham NY Mountain Bike World Cup Festival, Windham World Cup Group, 61 State Route 269, Windham NY 12496, 518 943-3223, www.racewindham.com, tourism@discovergreene.com. Dist: # of laps by cat. Reg: fees by cat, UCI World Cup Finals; citizens' "Race the World" uses the same course as UCI World Cup series. Start: see web site for schedule, by 8:00-10:15 AM, Windham Resort, Windham NY. Notes: see web site for lodging & other information. Sponsors: Stan's NoTubes, Scott, Fox Racing Shox, Adidas, Kenda, Pinkbike, Oakley, Camelbak, Trek, Nema helmets, Rock Shox, Root Northeast Mtb Series, NYS Mtb Series, Gravity East Series, Price Chopper, Heineken, Magic Hat Brewing Co, Greene County, Catskill Mountain Foundation, Coxsackie Transport, GNH Lumber, WKZE, WRIP 97.9, Mid-Hudson Cable, The Daily Mail, Windham Mountain.

Jun 30-Jul 1, Sat-Sun, Raccoon Rally MtB Cycling Festival, Heart Rate Up!, PO Box 168, Buffalo NY 14240, 716 574-0888, www.heartrateup.com, heartrateupinfo@yahoo.com. Dist: Several events over two-days. Reg: fee, tba. no pledges; show ups ok. Start: Allegany St Pk, Salamanca NY. Notes: The largest cycling festival event weekend in our region open to all skill levels including road race, xc, stxc, downhill & trials, children, tween, teen & junior's events.

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