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2010 EVENTS CALENDAR

JUNE | JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER

JUNE 2010 (Back to top)

• Jun 6-13, Tue-Sun, Empire State Senior Games, NYS Office of Parks & Recreation, 6104 E. Seneca Tpk, Jamesville NY 13078 315 492-9654, www.empirestategames.org/senior es, gcontact@oprhp.state.ny.us. Dist: various. Reg: forms and other information available at the web site. Start: games are in Cortland NY; qualifier race locations to be announced. Notes: check the web site
• Jun 11-13, Fri-Sun, Get Your Guts in Gear: The Ride for Crohn’s & Colitis, Get Your Guts in Gear, 593 Vanderbilt Ave, PMB 108, Brooklyn NY 11238, 718 875-2123, www.ibdride.org, info@ibdride.org. Dist: 210 mi/~70 per day. 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 11-13, Fri-Sun, Great Finger Lakes Bicycle Tour – 2010, Southern Tier Bicycle Club Inc, PO Box 601, Binghamton NY 13902, 607 722-6005, www.southerntierbicycleclub.org, Bike@southerntierbicycleclub.org. Dist: 21/100 mi & other options. Reg: $75.00 + $3.00 club membership fee; pre-reg by 5/11/09; 250 riders only; no pledges; show ups ok, must pay $10.00 late fee after 5/11 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. Sponsor: Bicycling Magazine.
• Jun 11-12, Fri-Sat, Black Fly Challenge, CAA-Black Fly Challenge, PO Box 22, Old Forge NY 13420, www.blackflychallenge.com, info@blackflychallenge.com , Dist: 40 mi. Reg: $35.00 after 5/21/10; $30.00 by 5/21/10; download on line entry and liability release forms & include both forms with pre-reg check. Start: 5/11/10, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, pre-reg at Pedals & Petals bike shop, Inlet NY; Sat, 6/12/10, 8:00 AM-10:00 AM, race start, Inlet Town Hall. Notes: Jr & Jr X cats now combined into 1 cat; Mens Cyclocross cat now 3 age classes. Sponsors: Mountainman Outdoor Supply Co, Discover Inlet, Indian Lake NY, Central Adirondack Assn.
• Jun 12, Sat, Adirondack 540 Preview, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 136 mi./218 km.; very hilly; 12 hr time limit. Reg: no fee; reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Start: Wilmington NY. Notes: one lap, 136 mi, of the Adirondack 540 course.
• Jun 12, Sat, Mix Up The Dirt, Saratoga Mountain Bike Assn, Saratoga NY 518 369-6319, www.saratogamtb.org, SMBA@saratogamtb.org. Dist: various. Reg: free; helmets, H2O required, & Mt bike required to participate in group rides. Start: 10:00 AM; see web site for directions to event location. Notes: demo bikes; fun event.
• Jun 12-13, Sat-Sun, Adirondack North Country Race Weekend (NYS Championships), Team Placid Planet, Wilmington NY, 315 854-0643, www.teamplacidplanet.org/contentpages/wilmingtonrace.aspx, race@teamplacidplanet.org. Dist: 6-82 mi. Reg: see web site & email. Start: 6/12/10, NYS Road Racing Championships (Wilmington-Whiteface Road Races), Wilmington NY. 6/13/10, NYS Criterium Championships (Saranac Lake Downtown Criterium), Saranac Lake NY. Notes: June 12, Wilmington Whiteface Road Race is now the NYS Road Racing & Junior Road Racing Championships. June 13, Saranac Lake Downtown Criterium is now the NYS Criterium & Junior Criterium Championship. Sponsors: Wyeth, Hammer Nutrition, Placid Planet Bikes, Anthem Cycles, Hammer Nutrition, Little Supermarket, The Hungry Trout, Bear Essentials, Adirondack Eco. Dev. Council, Whiteface Mt. Regional Visitors Bur., NY Ski Educational Found., Wyeth, Whiteface Chalet, The Ledge Rock at Whiteface, Wilderness Inn, Adirondack Holiday Lodge, Birch Tree Lodge, Alpine Country Inn & Suites, Harden Furniture, Fitness Revolution, Graymount, Flowering Meadow Nursery, Forrence Orchards, Scheefers Adirondack Builders, HomEnergy Services, Egglefield Ford, Adirondack Medical Ctr, High Peaks Dental.
• Jun 12-21, Wed-Fri, Bike it! Pedal to the US Social Forum, www Bikeit Org, 124 Westfield Dr, Ithaca NY 14850, tel: 607 351-3831, www.bikeit.org, bikeit2010@gmail.com, Dist: 500+ mi. Reg: $150-200, sliding scale, by 5/1/10; on line reg. Start: various locations, Ithaca, Albany, Rochester, Buffalo, New York City NY & other locations nationwide. Notes: BikeIt! is a national project being organized out of Ithaca, NY to bring hundreds of cyclists to the US Social Forum in Detroit MI to vote with their legs for a cleaner, greener, fairer, and cooler society. These cyclists will be pedaling to bring about a world with social and environmental justice. Sponsors: Social Ventures, Global Exchange, Elements Collective, Southern Tier AIDS Program: AIDS Ride, Flying Squirrel Community Space.
• Jun 13, Sun, WMBA Fat Tire Festival, Westchester Mountain Bike Assn, PO Box 95, Compound NY 10517, www.wmba.org, Dist: many events including off road group rides. Reg: free, show up & ride! Start: 10:00 AM. Notes: different rides and activities, skinny ride, poker ride, kids ride, raffles, wheelie contest, bike limbo, entertainment, demo bikes.
• Jun 13, Sun, Tour de Cure: Rochester, American Diabetes Assn, 160 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618, 888 342-2383×3473, www.diabetes.org/tour, kligozio@diabetes.org. Dist: 7/15/25/40/62.5/100 mi. Reg: $25.00 + plus 150.00 min fund raising; pre-reg preferred; show ups, O. K. Start: Mendon Ponds Park, Honoeye Falls NY. Notes: reg fee includes SAG, t-shirt, med support. Sponsors: Performance Bicycle, Splenda, Sun Crystals, Gold’s Gym, Midtown Athletic Club, Rochester Red Wings Baseball, Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Rochester General Hospital.
• Jun 12, Sat, Tour de Cure: Long Island, American Diabetes Assn, 333 7th Ave 17th Fl, New York NY 10001, 631 348-0422×3410, 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 4/12/10; to participate cyclists must meet fund-raising minimum in addition to the reg fee reg fee is non-refundable; show ups, O. K. Start: 6:30 AM-9:15 AM based on distance, at Indian Island Pk, Riverhead NY. Notes: ride on the north shore of Long Island; rest stops, catered lunch & music, mechanical sag.
• Jun 13, Sun, George Washington Bridge Challenge, American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer St, Hackensack NJ 07601, 201 457-3418×2221, http://community.acsevents.org/gwbchallenge, gwbchallenge@cancer.org. Dist: 5-64 mi, choice is made by cyclist. Reg: $30.00, reg fee increases after 6/5/10; pledges not necessary but strongly encouraged. Start: 7 AM, George Washington Bridge Admin Bldg, 220 Bruce Reynolds Blvd, Fort Lee NJ. Notes: a Cancer Society Determin/Nation event; after crossing bridge; participants ride one of several routes, post GWB Challenge picnic.
• Jun 13, Sun, The Mansion Ride, Ascent School for Individuals with Autism, 819 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park NY 11729, www.mansionride.com. Elaineinc@aol.com, Dist: 16/40/62 mi. Reg: $50.00, on line form; $70.00, by post (USPS mail); no pledges but donations accepted. Start: 7:00 AM; 40/62 mi, 7:45 AM; 16 mi, 8:30 AM all at North Shore Synagogue, 83 Muttontown/Eastwoods Rd, Syosset NY. Notes: explores Nassau County’s incredible gold coast waterfront mansions, which serve as our well stocked, perfectly spaced rest areas; cue sheets, sag support.
• Jun 16, 23, 30, Tue, Tuesday Night MTB Races, Park Ave Bike Shop, 2900 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY 14618, 585 381-3080, www.parkavebike.com, info@parkavebike.com. Dist: 2.5 mi loop. Reg: 5:30-6:15 PM; $15.00 entry fee; no NORBA lic required; waiver; under 15 yrs old waiver must be signed by guardian. Start: 6:30, Canfield Rd., near Mendon Ctr Rd & Mendon Ponds Park, Honeoye Falls NY, see web site for directions, Notes: many different rider categories; helmets required. Sponsor: Park Ave Bikes.
• Jun 16-20, Wed-Sun, Bicycle Film Festival, The Bicycle Film Festival, 70 A Greenwich Ave. #307, New York NY 10011, www.bicyclefilmfestival.com, info@bicyclefilmfestival.com. Dist: From theater entrance to your seat. Reg: Submission info: submission form online; all film lengths accepted. Films of 1-10 minutes are easier to program. Start: see web site for films, times, & theaters. Notes: the bicycle film festival is a celebration of bicycles through film, art and music; films with a strong theme or character of bicycles.
• Jun 19, Sat, The Ride to Montauk, Bicycle Shows U.S., 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, http://bicycleshows.us/, glen@bicycleshows.us. Dist: 35/145 mi. Reg: no fundraising req. Start: TBA. Notes: flat ride; free beer end of the ride.
• Jun 20, Sun, David Walker Memorial Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic, Rockstar Games, PO Box 231193, New York NY 10023, tel: 917 699-4566, www.skyscraper-harlembikerace.com, jde@spartacycling.com. Dist: 20-35 laps depending on USCF racing category; 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. 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. Sponsors: Century Road Club, Sparta Cycling, Uptown, NYC DOT, NYC Sports Commission, NYC Parks, NYC TV Life Channel 25, David's Financial Corp.
• Jun 20, Sun, LDA Cycle Classic Road Race & Tour, LDA Life and Learning Services, 339 East Ave, Ste 420, Rochester NY 14604, tel: 585 263-3323, www.ldarochester.org/cycletour.php, info@ldarochester.org, Dist: 22/36. Reg: $45.00 adult/$30.00 under 17; $40.00/$25.00 by 6/19/10; no pledges; show ups, come ride with us. Start: 8:30 AM Hunt Hollow Ski Club, 7532 County Road 36, Naples NY. Notes: 8:30 registration; 9:45 pre-race announcements; 10:00 race begins; 10:05 tour begins. Sponsors: Avalon Document Services, Pioneer Printing, OfficeTeam, Geneva Bicycle Center, Poor Richards, Pepsi Bottling Group of Rochester.
• Jun 20, Sun, Owego Strawberry Festival Classic Bicycle Race, Tioga Velo Club, NY www.tiogavelo.com, jpoulin@stny.rr.com. Reg: $15.00, online reg form; USA Cycling nec. Start: 8:00-9:45 AM, by cat, Hickories Park Rd. Notes: Part of 3 day Owego Strawberry Festival www.owegostrawberryfestival.com 800 671-7772); Owego is one of American’s “Coolest Small Towns” by Budget Travel Magazine; Sponsor: Tioga County Tourism, Historic Owego Marketplace, Bike Tioga.
• Jun 20-25, Jun 27-Jul 2; & Aug 8-13, 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: $1,689.00 per person includes transfers, lodging, breakfasts & dinners; Finger Lakes wine social; single person supplement, $500. Start: Rochester/Pittsford NY Notes: complimentary Trek bicycle; fully equipped for touring; flat; wineries.
• Jun 25-27, Fri-Sun, Saranac Lake Tandem Rally, Gear-To-Go-Tandems, 1 Dahinda Rd, Saranac Lake NY 12983, 518 891-1869, www.gtgtandems.com/sttr2.html, SLTR@gtgtandems.com. Dist: Various rides and events of different dist. 18-60 mi. each day. 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: Saranac Lake NY.
• Jun 25-Jul 2, Fri-Fri, Easy Adirondacks Tandem Tour, Gear-To-Go-Tandems, 1 Dahinda Rd, Saranac Lake NY 12983, 518 891-1869, www.gtgtandems.com/sttr2.html, Rich@gtgtandems.com. Dist: Various rides and events of different dist. 18-60 mi. each day. 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.
• Jun 26-27, Sat-Sun, Raccoon Rally MtB Cycling Festival Weekend, Heart Rate Up!, PO Box 168, Buffalo NY 14240, 716 574-0888, www.heartrateup.com, heartrateupinfo@yahoo.com. Dist: Several events over two-days. 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, Camp Allegany, Allegany St. Park, 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.
• Jun 26, Sat, RARE Recumbent Rally: “The R2K09.11,” Rochester Area Recumbent Enthusiasts, Rochester NY http://home.roadrunner.com/~rare, r2korganizers@rochester.rr.com. Dist.: 80/25 mi. (remote start). 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); campers must pre-reg for R2K by 6/1/10 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, 6/26/10 & 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; other events may be scheduled during this “RARE” weekend. Additional campsites are available by telephoning Hamlin Beach St. Pk. directly at 585 964-2462.
• Jun 26, Sat, The Ride for Roswell, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Elm & Carlton Sts, Buffalo NY 14263, 716 843-7433, www.rideforroswell.org, rideforroswell@roswellpark.org. Dist: 3/8/20/30/44/62.5 mi. + peloton & virtual riders. Reg: $50.00 + $100.00 pledges day of event; children under 10, reg fee + min. $50.00 in pledges; on line reg form; 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, University of Buffalo, Praxair, WGRZ.com Channel 2, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Western New York, First Niagara Financial Group.
• Jun 26, Sat, Tour de Cure: Finger Lakes Watkins Glen, American Diabetes Assn, 160 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618, 888 342-2383×3473, www.diabetes.org/tour, ayoung@diabetes.org. Reg: $25.00 + $150.00 in pledges; $15.00, reg fee by 4/1/10; 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: Clute Mem Pk, Watkins Glen NY. Notes: reg fee includes SAG, t-shirt, med support. Sponsors: Performance Bicycle, Splenda, Sun Crystals, Gold’s Gym, Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• Jun 26, Sun, Tour de Cure: New York City, American Diabetes Assn, 333 7th Ave 17th Fl, New York NY 10001, 212 725-4925×3431, www.diabetes.org/tour, touradmin@diabetes.org. Dist: 100/55/30/15 mi. Reg: $25.00 + $100.00 in pledges; $15.00, reg fee by 4/26/10; cyclists must meet fund-raising minimum in addition to the reg. fee to participate; show ups, O. K. Start: Pier 92, 54th St & 12th Ave, New York NY. Notes: Spectators are encouraged to participate.
• Jun 26, Sat, Strides 4 Stride, STRIDE Adaptive Sports, PO Box 778, Rensselaer NY 12144, tel: 518 598-1279, www.stride.org, cmazzeo@stride.org. Dist: 3.1 mi. Reg: $25.00/15.00; pre-reg by 6/20/10, $20.00, 18 yo+, $12.00, 17 yo & under. Start: 9:00 AM, Corning Preserve, Albany NY. Notes: The primary mission of STRIDE is to provide a wide-variety of sports and recreation opportunities for individuals with all types of disabilities.
• Jun 27, Sun, Tour de Ulster/Kingston, Kingston Hospital Foundation Kingston NY 12401, 845 336-5581, www.tourdeulster, anace@kingstonhospital.org, Dist: 5/25/50 mi. Reg: pdf form online; free, 5 mi. family ride; $15.00, individual/$25.00 family, other distances; pledges not necessary, donations accepted. Start: 9:00 AM, 50 mi; 10:00 AM, 25 mi; all at Deitz Stadium, Kingston NY. Notes: Tour de Kingston is a slow paced 5 mi. ride thru historic Kingston. Notes: different distance rides have different elevation profiles; post ride cookout.
• 27-Jun, Sun, b.i.k.e-Syracuse Tour De’Cuse, b.i.k.e Syracuse, PO Box 15192, Syracuse NY 13215, tel: 315 428-2453, www.bikesyracuse.org, bikesyracuse@aol.com. Dist: 5/20/40 mi loop & 1/4 mi. youth track. 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. Sponsors: Onondaga Cycling Club, Visit Syracuse, The Hartford, MSA Advocates, Reller Risk Management.
• Jun 27, Sun, Owasco Flyer Citizen Race, Auburn YMCA, 3637 Center St Rd, Auburn NY 13021, 315 252-7611, www.owascoflyer.com, jackkirch@juno.com. Dist: 36 mi. Reg: pre-reg, $25.00 by 5/15/10; $35.00 by 6/24/10; $40.00 day of race; no pledges, show ups/bike ups, O. K. 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: 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.
• Jun 27, Sun, Long Island Harbors Ride, Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, 212 932-2453, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Dist: 25/50/75/105 mi. Reg: $60.00; $50.00 by 6/12/10; online reg form; no pledges; show ups can ride with us, if & only if the ride is not filled up. Start: 7:30 AM, depending on distance, Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood NY. Notes: 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.

JULY 2010 (Back to top)

• Jul 3-5, Sat-Mon, Gravity East Series: Race 3, Plattekill Bike Park, 469 Plattekill Mountain Rd, Roxbury NY 12474, tel: 607 326-3500, www.plattekill.com, info@plattekill.com. Dist: see web site for details. Reg: see web site for details. Start: tba.
• Jul 4-7, Sun-Wed, Finger Lakes Wine Country, WomanTours, 2340 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY 14618, 585 256-9807, www.womantours.com, info@womantours.com. Dist: 25-50 mi per day. 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.
• Jul 4-8, Sun-Thu, Lake Champlain Bike & Cruise Tour, New England Adventure, Saratoga Springs NY 518 584-3102, www.newenglandadventure.com, tmcbike@aol.com. Reg: $1150.00, includes one night land lodging; meals, cruise boat. Start: Burlington VT. Notes; sag support, luggage transport; stocked rest stops; cue sheets, maps.
• Jul 4-9 & Aug 1-6, Sun-Fri, Cayuga & Seneca Lakes Wine Trail, Classic Adventures, PO Box 143, Hamlin NY 14464, 585 964-8488, www.classicadventures.com. Dist: 25-45 mi per day. Reg: $1,889.00 per person includes transfers, lodging, breakfasts & dinners; single supplement, $500.00. Start: Rochester NY. Notes: rolling to flat terrain.
• Jul 10, Sat, Bike the Bluff, St Michael’s School, 214 Keuka St., Penn Yan NY 14527 315 536-6112, www.stmichaelpennyan.org, bikethebluff@rochester.rr.com. Dist: 5/12/18 mi. Reg: on line, $25.00+, individ/$50.00+, family, pre reg by 6/5/10 for $5.00 disc. Start: 9:00 AM, Keuka Coll. Fields, Assembly Ave, Keuka Park NY. Notes: flat family ride; breathtaking views and hills to climb other dist. Sponsors: Grape Ridge Farms, Eaves Family Dental, CherryPharm, Stork Insurance.
• Jul 10, Sat, Bike MS©: Follow the Foothills, National MS Society NYR Chapter, 1650 South Ave Ste 100, Rochester NY 14620, 800 344-4867, www.msupstate.org, Events@msupstateny.org. Dist: 100/62/30/10 mi. Reg: $25.00 + $200.00 min. fundraising pledges. Start: 7:00 AM, West Mountain Ski Resort, 59 West Mountain Rd, Glens Falls NY. Notes: one day bike ride; cycle along the beautiful foothills of the Adirondacks while you enjoy a fully supported, fun and inspirational experience; catered dinner & awards ceremony; free camping at West Mt. Resort; motels and hotels nearby.
• Jul 10-11, Sat-Sun, Saratoga 12/24, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: as many mi./km. you can ride in 12 or 24 hrs. 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.
• Jul 11, Sun, Gold Coast Tour, Huntington Bicycle Club, PO BOX 322, Huntington Station NY 11746, 516 626-0556, www.huntingtonbicycleclub.org, goldcoast@huntingtonbicycleclub.org. Dist: 12/25/50/75/100 mi. Reg info: $25.00, no pledges; pre-reg.by 7/10/08; on line reg. form. Start: staggered start times, 7:00-9:00 AM, Greenlawn NY. Notes: sag support, stocked rest stops, approved helmet required; strict adherence to all cycling rules of the road.
• Jul 11, Sun, Mayor’s Cup Mountain To Lake Bike Ride, Foundation of CVPH Medical Center, 75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh NY 12901, 518 562-7169, www.cvph.org/foundation, info@cvph.org. Dist: 50 mi. Reg: TBA. Start: TBA. Notes: from Whiteface Mt, Wilmington NY to Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh NY.
• Jul 11, Sun, Tour de Queens, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W 26th St Ste 1002, New York NY 10001, 212 629-8080, www.tourdequeens.org, info@transalt.org, Reg: limited to 1000 cyclists; $5.00, for Trans Alt members; $10.00, non-members; reg opens, 6/20/10; on line reg form; no show ups/bike ups; no pledges. Start: 9:00 AM, Flushing Meadows-Corona Pk, Queens NY. Notes: helmet required; water; Metrocard (no SAG facilities); patch kit, tire irons, tube, pump, & tire repair knowledge; camera; bike lock; money to purchase a t-shirt.
• Jul 11, Sun, Union Vale Road Race, Pawling Cycle & Sport, 12 W Main St, Pawling NY 12564, 845 855-9866, www.pawlingcycle.com, pawlingcycle@verizon.net. Dist: TBA. Reg: on line form.
• Jul 11-16 & Aug 8-13, Sun-Fri, Finger Lakes-Keuka Lake Wine Trail, Classic Adventures, PO Box 143, Hamlin NY 14464, 585 964-8488, www.classicadventures.com. Dist: 25-45 mi per day. Reg: $1,929.00 per person includes transfers, lodging, breakfasts & dinners; single supplement, $500.00. Start: Rochester/Branchport NY. Notes: rolling to flat terrain.
• Jul 11-18, Sun-Sun, Cycling the Erie Canal, Parks & Trails New York, 29 Elk St, Albany NY 12207, 518 434-1583, www.ptny.org, eriecanaltour@ptny.org. Dist: 400 mi. Reg: fee, tba; camping tour; no show ups. Start: Albany NY. Notes: An 8 day camping tour partially along the historic Erie Canal.
• Jul 11-21, Sun-Wed, Classic Central New York, Classic Adventures, PO Box 143, Hamlin NY 14464, 585 964-8488, www.classicadventures.com. Dist: 25-45 mi per day. Reg: $3,429.00 per person includes transfers, lodging, breakfasts & dinners. Start: Rochester/Pittsford NY. Notes: complimentary Trek bicycle; fully equipped for touring; rolling to hilly; historic sites.
• Jul 17, Sat, Catamount BMX: NYS BMX Series, Empire BMX, 536 Little York Rd, Cobleskill NY 12043, www.nybmx.org, rah889195@yahoo.com. Dist: by cat. Reg: $20.00, for all qualifier events; pre reg preferred; form on line, see rules; National BMX League lic necessary & available; show ups, O. K. Start: 9:00-11:00 AM; 1st gate drop; check each event’s web site.
• Jul 17, Sat, 12 hours at 909, Eastern Sports Promotion, PO Box 277, Chelsea NY 12512, 845 505-1211, www.espraces.com, tim@espraces.com. Dist: 12 hours. Reg: on line pre reg; 5-6:00 AM, at event; $35.00, solo; $140.00, 4 person team; USA Cycling event; lic necessary; pro & cat 1 need 1 yr lic. Start: by cat, 7:00 AM, Taconic Hereford MUA (multi-use area), Pleasant Valley NY, off Tyrrel Rd exit, mi marker 52.8 on Taconic Pkwy. Notes: Fri night camping available at race site.
• Jul 17, Sun, Ride for the Rescue, Rescue Mission of Syracuse NY, Dept PBt607 PO Box 11122, Syracuse NY 13218, 315 701-3822, www.ridefortherescue.org, info@rmsyr.org. Dist: 62/40/20/10/2 mi. Reg: $25.00, day of event + $100.00 min. pledges; on line form; show ups/bike ups are just fine & will enjoy the ride; virtual riders! are possible on the Ride for the Rescue, see the web site. 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. Sponsors: C&S Companies, O’Brien & Gere, MVP Health Care, Wells Fargo Advisors, Dumac Business Systems, Lamar Outdoor Advertising.
• Jul 17-24, Sat-Sat, An Amazing Adirondack Adventure, In Motion Events, Box 192, Cayuga NY 13034, 315 294-5755, www.inmotionevents.net, inmotionevents@aol.com. Dist: 161-506 mi. Reg: $600.00 adults; $300.00, youth or non-riders; after 6/1/10, price increase. Notes: fully supported tour; cue sheets; sag; maps, marked routes; includes 4 breakfasts & 4 dinners; entertainment; campsites with hot showers.
• Jul 18, Sun, The Hudson River Ride, Bicycle Shows U.S., 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, http://bicycleshows.us/, glen@bicycleshows.us. Dist: 35/100 mi. Reg: no fundraising req. Start: Walkway Over the Hudson. Notes: visits hudson river historic and culinary sites.
• Jul 18, Sun, Six Hours of Power Mt. Bike Races, Heart Rate Up!, PO Box 168, Buffalo NY 14240, 716 574-0888, www.heartrateup.com, heartrateupinfo@yahoo.com. Dist: 10 mi. laps in a continuous cross country mtb solo & 2 person tag team race. Reg: $65/$110 depending on cat.; 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.
• Jul 18-21, Sun-Wed, The Spinning Divas: Cayuga & Skaneateles Lakes Tour, Go ‘n Groove, 13761 SW 84 Ct, Miami FL 33158, tel: 781 581-9643, www.goandgroove.com, kansleo@goandgroove.com. Dist: 98 mi. Reg: $700.00, all inclusive tour; lodging at small inns; not a charity ride or race; no pledges; no show ups.
• Jul 21-25, Wed-Sun, Empire State Games, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & HP, Albany NY 518 474-8889, www.empirestategames.org, Dist: see web site. Reg: cyclists must enter and tryout in their region; read all the rules on the web site; contact your regional director and the regional cycling director. Start: regional tryouts begin in late April & continue through early July. Notes: the “Games” are in the Buffalo/Niagara Region; tryouts, & the cyclist MUST enter and win in their regional tryout, are within each NYS Empire State Games region.
• Jul 24, Sat, Tour De Keuka, Tour De Keuka /JDRF, 29 Algonquin Dr, Horseheads NY 14845, 607 974-6353, www.jdrf.org/tourdekeuka, tourdekeuka@gmail.com. Dist: 12/45/50/100 mi. 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.
• Jul 24-25, Sat-Sun, The Hardcore 24, Park Ave Bike Shop, 2900 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY 14618, 585 381-3080, www.parkavebike.com, swarty@rochester.rr.com. Dist: 8 mile laps for 24 hours. Hey, this is a 24 hr endurance X-C race. Reg: on line form w/fees; 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 Park, Rt 64, Naples, NY. Notes: NYS’s only 24 hr. Mtb race; limited number of campsites available at Ontario County Park. Sponsor: Park Ave Bikes.
• Jul 25, Sun, Harlem Valley Rail Ride, Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, 212 932-2453, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Dist: 22/55/75/100 mi; hill climb time trial; various options for families. Reg: $60.00, on site reg; 50.00 by 7/9/10; 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.
• Jul 25-31, Sun-Sat, Bon Ton Roulet, Cortland & Auburn YMCA, 27-29 William St, Auburn NY 13021, 315 253-5304, www.bontonroulet.com, dixie@bontonroulet.com. Dist: 350 mi. Reg: fee, $495.00; on line reg; no show ups; 500 riders max; no pledges. Start: 8:00 AM, Auburn HS, Auburn NY. Notes: week long beautiful tour of NYS’s Finger Lakes region. sag support, refreshment stops, cue sheets, & evening entertainment; camp sites at schools, colleges and State campgrounds; campteling. Sponsors: National Bicycle Tour Directors Assn, Cortland County NY, www.TourCayuga.com, I love NY, Printery Screen Printing, Auburn Document Centre, AAA Travel Center.
• Jul 25-Aug 2, Sun-Sat, The Great Big FANY Ride, The Great Big FANY Ride, PO Box 237, Singerlands NY 12159, 518 461-7646, www.fanyride.com, info@FANYride.com. Dist: 500 mi./7 days; average 70 mi. per day. Reg: $250.00, adult; teen & returning alumni riders discount; online reg form; deadline, 7/1/10; 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 quiet 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.
• Jul 31, Sat, Spoker Ride 2010, North Country Against Cancer, 16260 Ives St. Rd, Watertown NY 13601, 315 783-6258, www.spokerride.net, jeff@freewood.net. Dist: 30/50 mi. Reg.: fee, $30.00; on line reg form; day of race ride ups, O. K. Start: 9:00 AM, Sackets Harbor Brewing Company, Sackets Harbor NY. 8:00 AM, onsite registration. Notes: prizes for the best poker hand; door prizes; post race party. Sponsors: Ken Plarulli Financial Advisor, Blue Cat, Sackets Harbor, YMCA, WWTI-Newswatch 50 ABC.
• Jul 31, Sat, Tri-City Rotterdam BMX: NYS BMX Series, Empire BMX, 536 Little York Rd, Cobleskill NY 12043, www.nybmx.org, rah889195@yahoo.com. Dist: by cat. Reg: $20.00, for all qualifier events; pre reg preferred; form on line, see rules; National BMX League lic necessary & available; show ups, O. K. Start: 9:00-11:00 AM; 1st gate drop; check each event’s web site.
• Jul 31, Sat, Tour de Thompson, Thompson Healthcare Rehabilitation Services, 350 Parrish St, Canandaigua NY 14424, 585 396-6050, dudley.hallstead@thompsonhealth.org. Dist: 62/30/15 mi. Reg: $35.00, 7:00 AM day of event; reg fee discounted for early reg; no pledges; show ups, come ride with us, you’ll enjoy the scenery & the other cyclists. 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.

AUGUST 2010 (Back to top)

• Aug 1, Sun, Darkhorse 40, Darkhorse Cycles/Niner Bikes, 2294 Route 208 Ste #5, Montgomery NY 12549, 845 778-6604, www.darkhorsecycles.com, darkhorse40.blogspot.com. Dist: 2/20 mi laps, 40 mi total. Reg: on line only; 400 racers only; by cat; $55.00; singletrack racing. Start: 6:30 AM, packet pick up; 9:00 AM, race start; Stewart St Forest, Newburgh NY. Notes: t-shirt, post race bbq, beverages (kegs) included w/fee.
• Aug 6-8, Fri-Sat, Montreal Double Double, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 400 mi./643 km; 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. lights required; border crossing documents required (passport & other official picture ID); full support; 1st class hotel accommodations.
• Aug 7, Sat, New Paltz BMX: NYS BMX Series, Empire BMX, 536 Little York Rd, Cobleskill NY 12043, www.nybmx.org, rah889195@yahoo.com. Dist: by cat. Reg: $20.00, for all qualifier events; pre reg preferred; form on line, see rules; National BMX League lic necessary & available; show ups, O. K. Start: 9:00-11:00 AM; 1st gate drop; check each event’s web site.
• Aug 7-8, Sat-Sun, Bike MS©: Finger Lakes Challenge, National MS Society NYR Chapter, 1650 South Ave Ste 100, Rochester NY 14620, 800 344-4867, www.msupstateny.org, events@msupstateny.org. Dist: 100/66/25 mi. 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: Keuka College, 141 Central Ave, Keuka NY. Notes: fully supported, rest stops, lunch, dinner, and entertainment. Soak up the views of the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes NY wine country, glistening shores of Keuka and Seneca Lakes and esteemed farms and orchards as you ride to create a world free of MS! Sponsors: Tops Friendly Markets, Buell Automatics.
• Aug 7-8, Sat-Sun, Bike Tioga 2010, Tioga County Tourism & Owego Rotary Club, 80 North Ave, Owego NY 13827, 800 671-7772/607 687-7440, www.biketioga.com, www.visittioga.com, info@visittioga.com. Dist: various. 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. Special lodging packages available. Bicycling events for all types of bicycling from beginning recreational bicyclists to advanced racing bicyclists.
• Aug 7-12, Sun-Thu, Tour de New York, Full Moon Vista Productions, 180 St. Paul St, Rochester NY 14604, 585 546-4030, www.tourdenewyork.com, scott@fullmoonvista.com. Dist: 6 day stage race: Sat, Rochester Twilight Criterium; Sun, 10 mi. Individual Time Trial; Mon, 108 mi. Genesee Valley Rd Race; Tue, 89 mi Ellicottville Circuit Race; Wed, 116 mi, Pittsford Rd Race. Reg: Criterium: pro, amateur cat 1, sr & jr components; all other races are UCI 2.2 approved pro races. Start: see web site. Notes: A national (USA Cycling) & international (Union Cycliste Internationale) 2.2 sanctioned bicycle race in seven (7) New York State, USA counties. Sponsors: Full Moon Vista Bike Shop, City of Rochester, One City Rochester, Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• Aug 7-15, Sat-Sun, Niagara Country: Falls, Canals, & Locks, Gear-To-Go-Tandems, 1 Dahinda Rd. Saranac Lake NY 12983, 518 891-1869, www.gtgtandems.com/sttr2.html, rich@gtgtandems.com. Dist: Various rides and events of different dist. 18-60 mi. each day. 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. Notes: cue sheets, maps; afternoon get-together.
• Aug 10-15, Tue-Sun, Great Hudson Valley Pedal, PTNY, 29 Elk St, Albany NY 12207, 518 434-1583, www.ptny.org, hudsontour@ptny.org. Dist: 200 mi. Reg: fee, tba; camping tour; no show ups. Notes: a 6 day camping tour from Albany to NYC along the Hudson River Valley.
• Aug 14, Sun, Adirondack Spintacular, Adirondack Spintacular, PO Box 11, Mayfield NY 12117, 518 863-8998, www.adirondackspintacular.com, carol@adirondackspintacular.com. Dist: 6/12 mi. Reg: $25.00, adult; $10.00, children; $60.00, family; $15.00, BBQ only; indivdual reg fee waived w/$50.00 in sponsor donations. Start: 8:30-9:30 AM, Mayfield Fairgrounds, School St, Mayfield NY. Notes: walking, running, & wheelchair activities; helmets required; no dogs, roller blades, skateboards, or motorized vehicles. Awards for top finishers. BBQ & silent auction.
• Aug 15, Sun, Campmor H2H-Hudson to Highlands-Mtb Race Series: Taconic-Hereford MUA, Coordinator: Team Bulldog, NY www.h2hrace.com, brian@teambulldog.com. Dist: various mtb events by cat. Reg: 9 different races in the series; 3 in NYS, 6 in NJ; reg by cat men, women, jrs; see individual event reg info; link to on line reg form. Start: Taconic-Hereford MUA, Pleasant Valley NY (see fatsinthecats.com for directions to race) by cat; see each race description. Notes: USA Cyclilng lic; ANSI approved helmet required.
• Aug 15, Sun, ididaride! Adirondack Bike Tour, Adirondack Mountain Club, 814 Goggins Rd, Lake George NY 12845, tel: 518 668-4447×14, www.adk.org, deb@adk.org, hilary@adk.org. Dist: 20/75 mi. Reg: $75.00, non-member; $65.00, members; on line form. Start: 8:30 AM, North Creek Ski Bowl, North Creek NY. Notes: 75-mile loop beginning and ending in North Creek NY; terrain, beautiful central Adirondacks Mts; rest stops, sag, mobile mechanical support; après-ride party w/ food, drink, prizes, & music.
• Aug 15, Sun, Suicide 6: 6 Hour Endurance MTB Race, Suicide Six, c/o Commodore Plastics, 26 Maple Ave, Bloomfield NY 14469, 585 657-7777×223, www.parkavebike.com, c.gallagher@commodoresolutions.com. Dist: 8 mi loop. Reg: $30-$80.00, cat dependent/solo or team; for on web site; day of race reg 8-9:00 AM; show ups/bike ups come and join the fun. Download on line form from web site. Start: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Harriet Holister Spencer Pk, Canadice Hill Rd, Canadice NY. Notes: solo, 2 person teams or open class; Norba Lic. is NOT required; all participants will receive a gift; “We are skipping the t-shirts in favor of better prizes including cash pay outs; in the beautiful Finger Lakes.
• Aug 16-19, Mon- Thu, Empire State AIDS Ride, Day2 Inc, PO Box 26, Piermont NY 10968, 917 817-5775,www.empirestateaidsride.org, day2inc@aol.com. Dist: 340 mi., New York City to Washington DC. Reg: $150.00, reg fee + $3,000 in pledges to participate; no show ups. Start: 8:00 AM, Wall St at Pier 11, New York NY.
• Aug 18-22, Wed-Sun, AIDS Red Ribbon Ride, AIDS Care Inc, 259 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY 14607, 585 210-4183, www.aidsredribbonride.org, JDavis@acRochester.org, Dist: 20/50/100 mi one day options; 420 mi five day option. Reg: $15.00 + $300.00 in pledges; on line reg form. Start: 7:30 AM, Genesee Valley Park, Rochester NY. Notes: All ability levels welcome from family riders to hard core cyclists; full support w/rte cue sheets, rd marking, sag wagon, bike mechanics, stocked rest stops; continental breakfast, healthy lunch, huge dinner party w/awards ceremony. Sponsors: Bike Zone, Hook s one productions, MVP Health Care.
• Aug 21, Sat, Mengoni Grand Prix, Century Road Club Assn, PO Box 348, New York NY 10113, www.crca.net, openracing@crca.net. Dist: 6 mi rolling circuit; dist by cat, men cat 4, 36 mi; men jrs/espoirs, 30 mi; women cat 3/4/jr girls, 24 mi. Reg: fee varies by cat; NO day of race registration; on line onlyUSCF lic. required. Start: 6:30 AM, Central Pk East Dr at 79th St, New York NY. Notes: ANSI approved helmet, required; course roadway is open to cars but traffic is light.
• Aug 21, Sat, Shoreham BMX: NYS BMX Series, Empire BMX, 536 Little York Rd, Cobleskill NY 12043, www.nybmx.org, rah889195@yahoo.com. Dist: by cat. Reg: $20.00, for all qualifier events; pre reg preferred; form on line, see rules; National BMX League lic necessary & available; show ups, O. K. Start: 9:00-11:00 AM; 1st gate drop; check each event’s web site.
• Aug 21-22, Sat-Sun, Pre-World Cup Event, Plattekill Bike Park, 469 Plattekill Mountain Rd, Roxbury NY 12474, tel: 607 326-3500, www.plattekill.com, info@plattekill.com. Dist: see web site for details. Reg: see web site for details. Start: tba.
• Aug 22, Sun, CanAm Century Ride 2010, Niagara Frontier Bicycle Club, c/o Dennis Powell, 1031 Tonawanda Creek Rd, Amherst NY 14228, 716 837-0089, www.canamride.com, info@canamride.com. Dist: 35/62/100 mi. Reg: $70.00, ride weekend; $45.00, after 7/24/10; $35.00, before 7/24/10; on line form; 300 riders limit; for cross border rides; show ups, O. K only if space is available. Start: 7:00 AM, 100 mi; 9:00 AM, 62 mi; 35 mi city ride; all from Fontana Boat House (designed by Frank Lloyd Wright,) Corral Dr, Buffalo NY. Notes: 35 mi city ride does not cross the border; proper border documents are necessary (passport plus a photo id or an approved enhanced driver’s license; catered rest stops; post-ride picnic.
• Aug 22, Sat, Lou Maltese Memorial NYC Team Invitational, Century Road Club Assn, PO Box 348, New York NY 10113, www.crca.net, openracing@crca.net. Dist: 6 mi rolling circuit; dist by cat, men cat 4, 36 mi; men jrs/espoirs, 30 mi; women cat 3/4/jr girls, 24 mi. Reg: fee varies by cat; NO day of race registration; reg form link on line; on line reg preferred; USCF lic. required. Start: 6:00 AM, Central Pk East Dr at 79th St, New York NY. Notes: ANSI approved helmet, required; course roadway is open to cars, traffic is light.
• Aug 22, Sun, Way North Century, Adirondack Cycling Team, 91 Hammond Ln, Plattsburgh NY 12901, 518 563-7620, www.adirondackcyclingteam.com, tgryger@plattsburghdentalgroup.com. Dist: 100 mi. Reg: $30.00; $25.00, by 7/1/10. Start: TBA. Sponsors: Wooden Ski & Wheel, Viking Ski & Cycle, Gioiosa Liquor Store, Hampton Inn & Suites Plattsburgh, Microtel Inns & Suites Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh Dental Group, ADK Dental Laboratory,
• Aug 18-22, Wed-Sun, AIDS Red Ribbon Ride, AIDS Care Inc, 259 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY 14607, 585 210-4183, www.aidsredribbonride.org, jdavis@acrochester.org, Dist: 20/50/100 mi one day options; 420 mi five day option. Reg: $15.00 + $300.00 in pledges; on line reg form. Start: 7:30 AM, Genesee Valley Park, Rochester NY. Notes: All ability levels welcome from family riders to hard core cyclists; full support w/rte cue sheets, rd marking, sag wagon, bike mechanics, stocked rest stops; continental breakfast, healthy lunch, huge dinner party w/awards ceremony. Sponsors: Bike Zone, The Bachelor Forum, Hook-S-One Productions, MVP Health Care, Tibotec Therapeutics, Dick’s Sporting Goods.
• Aug 22, Sun, Tour de Farm: Saratoga Battlefield Landscapes, Agricultural Stewardship Assoc & Saratoga PLAN, 14 Main St, Greenwich NY 12834, tel: 518 692-7285, www.nycharities.org/events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=1766, meegan@agstewardship.org. Dist: 15/35 mi. Reg: $30.00, individual; $45.00, family; $25.00/$40.00, early bird reg by 8/15/10. Start: 9-10:00 AM, Hand Melon Farm, 533 Wilbur Ave, Greenwich NY.
• Aug 28, Sat, Pat Stratton Memorial Ride, Kiwanis of Saranac Lake, Saranac Lake NY tel: 518 891-1616, adkbuild@roadrunner.com. Dist: Kids/25/50/100 mi. Reg: $40-35.00, free for active military & law enforcement; show ups O. K. Start: 8:00 AM, Mt. Pisgah Lodge, Saranac Lake NY. Notes: t-shirts, bbq, home made pies, prizes. Sponsors: Placid Planet Bicycles, Scheefer’s Adirondack Builders, Homeenergy Services, Rumble Carpentry, Wilkins Agency, Community Bank NA, Gladd Electric, H & M Steel, Stratton Plumbing & Heating, Flowering Meadow Nursery, Soleil Lumber, Schrader General Contracting, AdirondackCraft.com, Pietrosanto Insurance Agency, Community Bank NA, Wilkins Agency.
• Aug 26-29, Thu, Race the World, Windham World Cup Group, 61 State Route 296, Windham NY 12496, 518 943-3223, www.racewindham.com, tourism@discovergreene.com. Dist: # of laps by cat. Reg: on line at bike reg; fees by cat, UCI World Finals are being held at Windham at the same time as “Race the World” & uses the same course. Start: by 8:00-10:15 AM, Windham Resort, Windham NY. Notes: see web site & reg site. Sponsors: Shimano, Windham Chapter Catskills Mtb Club, Race the World Group, Greenetourism.com, Windham Mountain Resort, Windham Mountain Outfitters.
• Aug 28-29, Sat-Sun, Chris Thater Memorial Criterium, 26th Annual, Broome County Stop-DWI Program, PO Box 1766, Binghamton NY 13902, 607 778-2056, www.bcstopdwi.com, bcstopdwi@co.broome.ny.us. Dist: Criterium. Reg: on line. Start: downtown Binghamton NY. Sponsors: Broome County STOP-DWI and Broome County Economic Development, Broome County STOP-DWI, Broome County Economic Development, Broome County, the City of Binghamton, American Honda Motor Co, Time Warner , WBNG-TV , Citadel Radio, Dick’s Sporting Goods , Macy’s, visit www.bcstopdwi.com for the complete list of 2009 sponsors.
• Aug 29, Sun, The North Fork Century, Bicycle Shows U.S., 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, http://bicycleshows.us/, glen@bicycleshows.us. Reg: no reg or fees. Start: TBA. Notes: TBA.
• Aug 29, Sun, Tour de Putnam, Putnam County Visitors Bureau, 110 Old Rt. 6, Bldg. 3, Carmel NY 10512, 845 225-0381, www.visitputnam.org, tourism@visitputnam.org. Dist: 15/30/50/75/100/MTB loops. Reg: $30.00, day of event; $25.00 pre-reg; online form; no pledges. Start: reg 7:30-9:00 AM Veteran’s Mem. Pk., Gipsy Trail Rd., Kent NY. Notes/other information: Notes: routes “designed by bicyclists for bicyclists;” sag support, marked color coded routes; cue sheets; route sweeps; medical support; mechanical support; stocked rest stops; massages;bike shuttle from Metro-North station; reg fee includes t-shirt & lunch.

SEPTEMBER 2010 (Back to top)

• Sep 3-6, Fri-Mon, New York Jewish Environmental Bike Ride, Hazon, 45 W 36th St 8th fl, New York NY 10018, 212 644-2332×304, www.newyorkride.org, nyride@hazon.org. Dist: 30/50/75/100 mi. (day 1); 30/60 mi. (day 2). Reg: $180.00-500.00+ fundraising min by rider cat; no show ups; no refunds. Start: Camp Kinder Ring, Hopewell Junction NY Notes: 2 day (Sat. & Sun.) Shabbat retreat at Camp Kinder Ring; sag support, luggage transport, Kosher meals.
• Sep 5, Sun, Golden Apple Bicycle Tour, Westchester Cycle Club, PO Box 686, White Plains NY 10602, 914 721-6018, www.westchestercycleclub.org/goldenapple.php, on line contact email form. Dist: 25/50/75/100/125, self-paced. Reg: fee, tba, most likely ~$30.00; no refund; very clear, efficient & reliable reg system of on-line click throughs & pdf form for mail ins; Pay Pal for payment; bike ins/walkins & drive ins are welcome to participate and spectate! Start: 7:00-10:00 AM, MetroNorth Station, Golden’s Bridge NY. Notes: the Golden Apple is the highlight of your 2010 “staycation” or return to the routine. Enjoy a great ride & fun party. Riders MUST wear certified helmets; sag support; lunch; maps; food stops, cue sheets; marked route; smiling is required; self-paced tour, not a race.
• Sep 10-11, Fri-Sat, Highlander Cycle Tour, Highlander Cycle Tour, 75 Misty Pine Rd, Fairport NY 14450, 585 223-7382, www.highlandercycletour.com, webmaster@highlandercycletour.com. Dist: Fri afternoon, Team Time Trial (25 mi); Fri night, Prologue Time Trial (5 mi) finishing on top of Gannett Hill; Sat, 2×100 mi centuries; 100 km, 35 mi, rolling hills; 40 km MtB off road. Reg: $45-75.00, fee dependent upon time of reg and number of events participating; online reg; reg opens 4/1/10; no pledges; show ups, OK, but on site reg with check or cash only. Start: Fri, 4:00 PM; Sat, 7:00 AM; Bristol Mt. Ski Resort, Rt 64, South Bristol NY near Canandaigua NY. Notes: challenging courses; 10 major climbs (10,000 ft. w/ 8 climbs of 1-2 mi at grades between 9-22%); 40 km off road includes 7,000 ft of climbing. One century, rolling hills w/ 4000 ft of climbs; time trials finish at a mountain top. Sponsors: Geneva Bicycle Center, Pedaller’s Bike Shop, Park Avenue Bike Shop, Full Moon Vista Bike Shop, The Bike Zone, Trailblazer’s Bike & Sport, Mac’s Bikes, Tri-Running & Walking, Terry Precision Cycling, Road ID, Bicycling Magazine, Mac 5 Bikes, Arbor Hill Wines, Chapeau Vitamin Water, Coca Cola, Montana Mills: A Great Harvest Bread Store, Wegman’s, East Bloomfield Rotary Club, South Bristol Historical Society, G.W. Lisk, Bristol Mountain Resort, Bristol Harbour, Mastro Graphic Arts, New York Printing Systems, Drvalvo.com, Interlakes Oncology & Hematology PC, The Company Store, Innovative Edge Sports.
• Sep 11, Sat, AIDS Ride for Life, Southern Tier AIDS Program, 501 S. Meadow St, Ithaca NY 14850, 888 206-2870, www.aidsrideforlife.org, kconrad@stapinc.org. Dist: 50/85/100 mi. Reg: $40.00, day of event or; $20.00 by 6/6/10; $30.00 by 7/31/10; + pledges, $300.00 min for 1st time participants; $500.00 for returnees; on line reg; no show ups. Start: 6:30 AM, Ithaca NY. Notes: sag support, celebration & prizes; rte follows Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway, a gorgeous route. Sponsors: Cayuga Ski & Cyclery, Boatyard Grill, Lama Real Estate, Iron Design, First Niagara, Crown Construction, Cayuga Radio Group, Ithaca Times, CSP Management, Ithaca Cayuga Optical, First Niagara, Excellus, Cayuga Medical Center, Kinney Drugs, Guthrie, Arnot Health, Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Trumansburg Rotary, Lama Real Estate.
• Sep 11, Sat, Higley Hundred, Friends of Higley Flow St Pk, 11 Barclay St, Potsdam NY 13676, 315 265-8117, www.higleyfriends.org, higleyfriends@gmail.com, Dist: 20/50/100 mi. Reg: $30.00, no pledges, no show ups. Start: 100 mi, 7:30, AM; 50 mi, 8:30 AM, beach at Higley Flow St Pk. Notes: rural road route through northern Adirondack Mts; shorter loops; cue sheet, map, SAG, picnic.
• Sep 11-12, Sat-Sun, Bike MS©: Twin Forks Ride, National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Long Island Chapter, 40 Marcus Dr Ste 100, Melville NY 11747, 516 740-7227, www.nmssli.org, connectms@nmssli.org, Dist: 20/50/75 mi, Sat; 50/75 mi, Sun. Reg: $75.00 + $250.00 in pledges; on line reg form; show ups, O. K. Riders must be 17 old or older. Start: 6:30 AM, Sat, Elks Club, 1574605 County Rd 39, Southampton NY; Sun, Camp Quinpet, Shelter Island NY. Notes: There is no transportation back to Shelter Is after the ride; Sat & Sun meals for riders, no charge; guests & children over 5 may buy a meals.lodging for two day riders only at Camp Quinipet; non-cyclists make their own lodging space is limited.
• Sep 11-12, Sat-Sun, Century Weekend, Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club, Albany NY 12203, 518 461-2060, www.webmhcc.org, jim@bikes5.com. Dist: 25/50/62/100 mi + mtb trail rides & more. Reg: TBA. on line form; no pledges; show ups are welcome to join us. Start: 8:00 AM, Saratoga Spa St Pk, Saratoga Springs NY. Notes: road & mtb trail rides; a fall tradition! Sponsors: Albany Massage Therapy, Downtube Bicycle Shop, Honest Weight Food Coop, Albany Massage Associates,
• Sep 12, Sun, Catskill Century, Mid-Hudson Bicycle Club, c/o Gizzarelli, PO Box 1257, New Paltz NY 12561, tel: 845 532-3922, www.midhudsonbicycle.org, lgizz@hotmail.com. Dist: 6/20/50/100 mi. Reg: $20.00 by 9/1/10; $25.00, after 9/1/10; on line form; no pledges; show ups, come bicycle with us! Start: 7:00 AM, SUNY Ulster, Senate Gym, 491 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge NY; 6:30 AM, reg begins. Notes; stocked rest stops; t-shirts, extra charge; see the poster and brochure on the web site.
• Sep 12, Sun, Camp Challenge Ride, Double H Ranch: A Hole in the Wall Camp, 97 Hidden Valley Rd, Lake Luzerne NY 12846, 518 696-5921, http://teamholeinthewall.org, kchecchia@doublehranch.org. Dist: 15/30/62 mi. Reg: $25.00+$250.00 fund raising committment; on line reg form; pre reg by 9/1/10. Notes: pre & post event parties; apparel; personal fund raising web page.
• Sep 12, Sun, Campmor H2H-Hudson to Highlands-Mtb Race Series: Blue Mountain, Coordinator: Team Bulldog, NY www.h2hrace.com, brian@teambulldog.com. Dist: various mtb events by cat. Reg: 9 different races in the series; 3 in NYS, 6 in NJ; reg by cat men, women, jrs; see individual event reg info; link to on line reg form. Start: Blue Mountain Reservation, Welcher Ave, Peekskill NY (see web site for directions to race) by cat; see each race description. Notes: USA Cyclilng lic; ANSI approved helmet required.
• Sep 12, Sun, Nancy Morgenstern Memorial Road Race, Century Road Club Assn, PO Box 348, New York NY 10113, www.crca.net, openracing@crca.net. Dist: 14 mi loop w/rolling hills; dist by cat, pro/1/2/3, 98 mi; cat 3, 70 mi; cat 4, 56 mi. Reg: fee varies by cat; NO day of race reg; reg form on line; USCF lic. required. Start: by cat 9:30 AM, Lake Welch Recreation Area, Harriman St Pk. Notes: approved helmet, required; course roadway is open to cars but traffic is light.
• Sep 12, Sun, NYC Century Bike Tour, Transportation Alternatives, 127 W 26th St Ste 1002, New York NY 10001, 212 629-8080, www.nyccentury.org, info@transalt.org, Dist: 15/35/55/75/100 mi. at your pace. Reg: Fri, Sep 10th, reg closes; sliding scale reg fees: with membership see web site for details. No pledges; show ups/bike ups O. K. with day of event fee. Start: 6:00 AM, Harlem Meer inside Central Pk, 110th St & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd Manhattan NY.
• Sep 12, Sun, Second Sight Bike-A-Thon Freedom Ride, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, 371 E Jericho Tpk, Smithtown NY 11787, 631 930-9057, www.guidedog.org, katherine@guidedog.org. Dist: 5/10/20/30/50/65 mi. Reg: no pledges; pre-reg by 8/20/10; ride ups/show ups, O. K. Start: 8:00 AM, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Campus, Smithtown NY. Notes: fully supported w/food & H2O stops; sag; medical assistance; cycling on Long Island’s north shore. Sponsors: Suffolk Bike Riders Assn.
• Sep 12, Sun, Upper Susquehanna Fall Century, Upper Susquehanna Pedallers & Paddlers, PO Box 505, Morris NY 13808, 607 263-5918, http://uspp.pbwiki.com, bicycle.bob@gmail.com. Dist: 100. Reg: $3.00, pre-reg, by 9/10/10 preferred (email Bob, no form needed); show up, pay the “huge” fee ($3.00), sign the waiver, & ride! can it be any easier? Start: course varies year to year; see last year’s on the web site. Notes: something different for cyclists who like high mileage rides.
• Sep 17, Fri, Ride for Missing Children: Finger Lakes, Natl Ctr for Missing & Exploited Children, 275 Lake Ave, Rochester NY 14608, 585 242-0900, www.rideformissingchildren.org, kaspenleiter@ncmec.org. Dist: 100 mi. Reg: on line form; $300.00 min. pledges. Sponsors: Walmart, Layer 8 Group, MVP Health Care.
• Sep 17-19, Fri-Sun, Adirondack 540, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 136 mi./218 km./544 mi./875 km.; 53 hour time limit for full 544 mi. race. Reg: $75.-300.00, depending on event; reg online; no pledges; no show ups; lights needed. Start: Wilmington NY. Notes: 4 races in 1 weekend; 136 mi, 272 mi, 408 mi; & 544 mi qualifying race for Race Across America; all events are non drafting; held on a 136 mile loop; very hilly.
• Sat, Sep 18, CNY BMX Championships, Empire BMX, 536 Little York Rd, Cobleskill NY 12043, www.nybmx.org, rah889195@yahoo.com. Dist: by cat. Reg: $35.00, for State Championship event; pre reg preferred; form on line, see rules; National BMX League lic necessary & available; show ups, O. K. Start: 9:00-11:00 AM; 1st gate drop; check each event’s web site.
• Sep 18-19, Sat-Sun, USAC NY State Championships, Plattekill Bike Park, 469 Plattekill Mountain Rd, Roxbury NY 12474, tel: 607 326-3500, www.plattekill.com, info@plattekill.com. Dist: see web site for details. Reg: see web site for details. Start: tba.
• Sep 19, Sun, Race With the Wind, Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, 7383-C Utica Blvd, Lowville NY 13367, 315 376-2213, www.lewiscountychamber.org, info@lewiscountychamber.org. Dist: 50 mi. mtb race/12 mi. family ride. Reg: $35.00; $25.00 by 8/8/10; $30.00 by 9/1/10; show ups, O. K. Info at: lewiscountyrecreation.com, Start: 9:00 AM, day of event reg; 10:00 AM, race start; 10:30, AM, family ride; all at Tug Hill. Notes: a 50 mile mtb race on the beautiful and rural Tug Hill Plateau of the eastern Adirondacks overlooking Lake Ontario.
• Sep 24, Fri, Ride for Missing Children: Greater Capital District, Natl Ctr for Missing & Exploited Children, PO Box 233, Pattersonville NY 12137, 518 461-5881, www.rideformissingchildrengcd.org, Dist: 100 mi.Reg: on line form; $500.00 min. pledges.
• Sep 24-26, Fri-Sun, Braking the Cycle, Global Impact Productions, 127 W 26th St Ste 402, New York NY 10001, 212 989-1111, www.brakingthecycle.org, Dist: 275 mi./3 days, Boston MA to New York NY. Reg: $95.00 +$3,500.00 in pledges; show ups, ok. Start: TBA. Notes: fully supported, 3-day, gorgeous ride; hotels/motels.
• Sep 25, Sat, Escape New York, New York Cycle Club, PO Box 4474, Grand Central Sta, New York NY 10163, www.nycc.org/eny/, enyinfo@nycc.org. Dist: 50/65/100 mi; see web site for route descriptions. Reg: $55.00, day of event or; $35.00 by 9/11/10; no pledges; show up, come ride with us! Start: 7:00-9:00 AM, at Sakura Park, 122nd St. & Riverside Dr. (Grant’s Tomb), Manhattan NY; finish in Manhattan NY. Notes: well-marked routes, food & drinks rest stops and hero sandwiches at finish. Limited SAG support. Rain or shine.
• Sep 26, Sun, Bike for Cancer Care, The Rosemary D. Gruner Memorial Cancer Fund @ Benedictine Hospital, PO Box 3341, Kingston NY 12402, 845 417-1865, www.bikeforcancer.org, dan.gruner@gmail.com. Dist: 5/25/50 mi. Reg: $12.00 by 9/1/10; $15.00 after 9/1/10; no pledges; shows ups/bike ups are welcome to join the ride. Start: 7:45, reg; 8:30 AM, Ulster Savings Bank, 180 Schwenk Dr, Kingston NY. Notes: Fund directly benefits cancer patients in financial need in Ulster County. $60,000 in financial assistance was distributed in 2008.
• Sep 25, Sat, Ride4Love, c/o Christ Episcopal Church, 15 W. High St, Ballston Spa NY www.ride4love.com, info@ride4love.com. Dist: 5/10/25/50 mi. Reg: $25.00+ $146.00 min fund raising by 8/1/10; on line form. Start: 9:00 AM, Christ Episcopal Church, 15 W. High St, Ballston Spa NY. Sponsors: Plaine and Son Bicycles, Blue Sky Bicycles, Starbucks, Clif Bar, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Grace Fellowship, Christ Church, First Niagara Bank, A Wireless Solution, Kriss Kriss & Brignola Attorneys.
• Sep 26, Sun, Bike MS: Tappan Zee Bike Ride, National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Southern NY Chapter, 733 3rd Ave 3rd Fl, New York NY 10017, tel: 212 463-9791, http://bikenyn.nationalmssociety.org, bikeMS@msnyc.org. Dist: 20/60 mi. Reg: $35.00, by 8/3/10; $50.00, 8/4-9/25/10; $100.00, 9/25-9/26 + $200.00 min pledges; on line reg form; show ups/bike ups 6:00 AM, reg begins; ride starts, exactly at 7:30 AM sharp. Start: 7:30 AM sharp, Kraft Foods, Tarrytown NY. Notes: rain or shine. Unique ride across the NYS Thruway’s Tappan Zee Bridge, in a traffic free lane, which spans the Hudson River; breakfast & lunch included; goody bags; prize structure based on pledges raised; sag; rest stops. 60 mi. circle tour on west side of the Hudson R. to Bear Mt. Bridge & back to Tarrytown/Kraft Foods on the east side of the River. Sponsors: Danny’s Cycles, New City Cycle World, Bikeway Cycles, Bike & Roll NYC, D’Agostino Supermarkets, Pure Protein, NYS Thruway Authority, NYS Bridge Authority, Hudson River Park, Acorda Therapeutics, Barclays Capital, New York Sports Clubs, NYSE Euronext, Wizard of Oz Moving, CBS Outdoor, Cablevision, WPDH, Jamaica Hospital Medical Ctr, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences, Vitamin Shoppe, El Conquistador Resort,
• Sep 26, Sat, Tour of the Hamptons, Massapequa Park Bicycle Club, PO Box 231, Massapequa NY 11758, 516 697-0185, www.massparkbikeclub.org/toh.html, president@massparkbikeclub.org. Dist: 25 to 100 mi. Reg: online reg beginning in May; reg forms available at local bike shops; reg forms must be signed; no pledges; show ups/bike ups, O. K.; reg by 8/21/10 & receive a free t-shirt. Start: Suggested starts: 7:30 AM, 100 mi; 8:15 AM, 65 mi; 9:00 AM, 50 mi; 11:30 AM, 25 mi; 25 mi guided rides available at 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM; all start loc tba. Notes: Rest stops; Q sheets; road markings; SAG; no approved helmet, no ride.
• Sep 26, Sat, Twin Lights Ride, Bike New York, 891 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025, 212 932-2453, www.bikenewyork.org, info@bikenewyork.org. Dist: 30/50/75 mi, various options. Reg: on line reg form; pre-reg preferred; no pledges; show ups/bike ups, hey, come on along! Start: 7:30 AM, Highlands, New Jersey. Notes: marked rtes; sag; stocked rest areas, uses rural roads of Monmouth Co NJ; ride begins & ends beneath the famed Twin Lights overlooking Sandy Hook NJ; post-ride festival; optional round trip ferry from NYC; bike skills & maintenance sessions.
• Sep 26-Oct 2, Sun-Sat, Adirondack State Park Multi-Sport Tour, WomanTours, 2340 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY 14618, 585 256-9807, www.womantours.com, info@womantours.com. Dist: 25-50 mi per day. Reg: $1925.00, includes lodging, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, entrance fees; $450.00, single upgrade; $175.00 extra for bike rental. Start: Albany NY. Notes: cue sheets, maps, van support, & trained guides; rolling terrain w/short climbs & gentle grades; hiking option.

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• Oct 2-3, Sat-Sun, Red Dragon Ride, SUNY Cortland c/o YMCA, 22 Tompkins St, Cortland NY 13045, 607 756-2893, www.cortland.edu/reddragonride, cortlandymca@gmail.com. Dist: 25/55/75 mi. Reg: $90.00, pre-reg by 9/15/10; $20.00 more after 9/15/10; pdf form on line; pdf brochure on line; waiver on reg form must be signed. Start: 6:00-8:30 AM, reg at Park Center, SUNY Cortland Campus, Cortland NY; 8:30 AM, rides start.
• Oct 3, Sun, Bike MS: NYC, National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Southern NY Chapter, 733 3rd Ave 3rd Fl, New York NY 10017, tel: 212 463-9791, www.bikeMSnyc.org, bikeMS@msnyc.org. Dist: 30/60/100 mi. Reg: $35.00, by 8/3/10; $50.00, 8/4-9/25/10; $100.00, 9/25-9/26 + $200.00 min pledges; on line reg form; show ups/bike ups 6:00 AM, reg begins; ride starts, exactly at 7:30 AM sharp. Start: 7:00 AM, Pier 94, Manhattan NY. Notes: traffic free bicycling in NYC’s ethnic & historic neighborhoods. Sponsors: Danny’s Cycles, New City Cycle World, Bikeway Cycles, Bike & Roll NYC, D’Agostino Supermarkets, Pure Protein, NYS Thruway Authority, NYS Bridge Authority, Hudson River Park, Acorda Therapeutics, Barclays Capital, New York Sports Clubs, NYSE Euronext, Wizard of Oz Moving, CBS Outdoor, Cablevision, WPDH, Jamaica Hospital Medical Ctr, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences, Vitamin Shoppe, El Conquistador Resort.
• Oct 3-7, Sun-Thu, Lake Champlain Bikeway Cycling Tour, New England Adventure, Saratoga Springs NY 518 584-3102, www.newenglandadventure.com, tmcbike@aol.com. Reg: $1150.00, includes one night land lodging; meals, cruise boat. Start: Burlington VT, Notes; sag support, luggage transport; stocked rest stops; cue sheets, maps.
• Oct 9-10, Sat-Sun, Eastern States Cup Series: Finals, Plattekill Bike Park, 469 Plattekill Mountain Rd, Roxbury NY 12474, tel: 607 326-3500, www.plattekill.com, info@plattekill.com. Dist: see web site for details. Reg: see web site for details. Start: tba.
• Oct 10, Sun, Fall Festival Mountain Bike Race, Heart Rate Up!, PO Box 168, Buffalo NY 14240, 716 574-0888, www.heartrateup.com, heartrateupinfo@yahoo.com. Dist: Several events over two-days.
• Oct 17, Sun, Ridgewalk, Ride & Run, Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce, 114 N Main St, Wellsville NY 14895, 585 593-5080, www.ridgewalk.com, info@wellsvilleareachamber.com. Dist: 25/33 mi. Reg: fees, tba; reg on line only; 100 cyclists only; event fills quickly; no ride ups. Start: Wellsville Campus, Alfred St College, S Brooklyn Ave, Wellsville NY; finish at Jones Mem Hosp, Wellsville. Notes: helmets required; fall foliage at its best. Sponsors: WIVB News 4, WNLO CW 23, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Western NY, Jones Memorial Hospital, Brightroom Photography, Leki.
• Oct 23, Sat, Haunted Hundred Overnight Century, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 100 mi. Reg: $30.00, reg online; no pledges; limited to 25 riders; show ups, OK; Start: Schuylerville NY. Notes: lights required; rolling figure 8 loop through Saratoga County.

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

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• Dec 4, Sat, Last Century, Adirondack Ultra Cycling, 7 Pearl St, Schuylerville NY 12871, 518 583-3708, www.adkultracycling.com, john@adkultracycling.com. Dist: 100 mi. Reg: $30.00, reg online; no pledges; show up & ride! Start: Schuylerville NY. Notes: last chance for a 2009 century! figure 8 loop returns to the start midway so riders can take a break and warm up. lights required.
  , 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; June 2008, Bicycle Magazine “one of the best cycling events;” 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 Mohonk Mt. House; 5 mi Family ride through Stone Ridge neigborhoods & back roads.