12 Month Area Ride Event Calendar

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March, 2010

April, 2010

• 21st Annual Ocean to Bay Bike Tour [4/17/2010]
  Routes begin and end at Garfield Parkway in downtown Bethany Beach, Del. Cyclists will tour coastal and inland bay areas on 25-, 35- and 50-mile circuits. Rest stops along the way provide snacks and refreshments. Contact: Jeff Evans



• BBC Taxing Metric Century Saturday April 17th 2010 8am [4/17/2010]
  Pedal away the winter blues and explore the unspoiled beauty of Warwick and Frech Creek parks. Visit Hopewell Furnace National Historic site, which features a restored 1930 cold-blast furnace. Travel through Saint Peters Village. • Quiet, scenic roads • 30, 50 and 100km route options • Lunch stop with hot homemade soups Well stocked water stops with fresh fruits, snacks and baked goods • SAG support on all routes • Cue sheets, map and well marked routes • Rain check offer if you pre-register Contact: Bud Noble

May, 2010

• SCU Quad County Metric [5/8/2010]
  Start from scenic Green Lane Park in Green Lane, PA, and ride 21, 31, 45, 53, 68, or 76 miles on low-traffic back roads. The 21-mile route avoids the longest climb and is suitable for casual riders. The longer routes are on rolling to hilly terrain. The 53- and 76-mile routes include the 8-mile "Intensive Climbing Unit" extra-hilly segment with 1,200 feet additional climbing. A flat 10-mile ride on the unpaved Perkiomen Trail is also available. Pre-register online or by mail by April 16th and receive a free, inscribed premium insulated water bottle; $25 for SCU members, $30 for non-members. Online pre-registration closes on May 6th, day of registration is $35. Registration includes marked route, cue sheet, SAG support, rest stops, and a post-ride meal. Rest stops have a large assortment of home-baked snacks. Camping is available at the start location. Contact: Century Director



• Smart Cycling - Group Riding Course [5/8/2010]
  Are you new to cycling? looking for a safe way to bike with a group on the road? Are you thinking about participating in a charity ride during the coming season? Students bring a bike to this class and we cover changing a flat; bike safety items and maintenance of the bike. The following Saturday, we perform handling and maneuvering exercises in a parking lot. Following these sessions, the instructor will lead two bike rides on public roads in the area. (minimum of two hours each). Price includes a League of American Bicyclist Smart Cycling manual. LAB Certified instructor. Pre-registration required by April 29. Sat, May 8, 10:00a-1:00p Sat, May 15, 10:00a-1:00p Sun, May 16, 9:00a-11:00a Sat, May 22, 9:00a-11:00a Location: King of Prussia, Upper Merion Township, PA 19406, Fee (Resident)$45; (non-Resident)$55 For more information on this course contact Steve Trobovic, Phone 610-687-9229 Contact: Steve Trobovic



• Pedal Pittsburgh [5/16/2010]
  Pedal Pittsburgh truly is a ride as unique as the city: it offers a view of the city’s hills, bridges, and rivers that is unsurpassed. Each year the routes are drawn to highlight ten examples of good design. Propel yourself through Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods, parks, trails, and open spaces and experience for yourself how Pittsburgh’s distinctive design and topography set it apart from other cities. A ride, not a race, Pedal Pittsburgh offers a variety of course options ranging from 6 to 60 miles to accommodate everyone from recreational riders to hard-core cycling enthusiasts. Come in the night before and make a weekend of it! Please call 412-391-4144 or visit www.pedalpittsburgh.org for more information. Contact: Rosemary



• Bike Around the Bay [5/22/2010]
  Proceeds benefit Lake Erie-Allegheny Earth Force: "Engaging young people as active citizens who improve the environment and their communities now and in the future." 8th Annual Bike Around the Bay – Join hundreds of tri-state bicyclists on Saturday, May 22, 2010, at the Intermodal Transportation Center on the Bayfront Parkway. Bike 10 miles - Town Tour, especially designed for families and less experienced riders; 30 miles - Bay Tour, for casual rider or 50 miles - Endurance Tour, for seasoned riders. All riders bike along Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie. May 22, 2010 7:30am-3:30pm (registration 7:30am-9:00am) Endurance Tour 8:00am Bay Tour 9:00am Town Tour 9:00am All rides begin and end at the Intermodal Transportation Center on the Bayfront Parkway, Erie, Pa. Contact: Pat Lupo bab@earthforce.org 814-835-8069 www.lea.earthforce.org Contact: Pat Lupo



• Greater Philadelphia Area Tour de Cure [5/23/2010]
  The American Diabetes Associations premier fund raising cycling event. Three scenic routes through Bucks and Montgomery counties and an additional Kid's Course. Routes will pass various points of interest and provide a stimulating experience. Come enjoy the food, fun and festivities before and after the ride. Contact: Ed McIlvaine

June, 2010

• Chesapeake Bay Air Ride & Role [6/4/2010]
  Please join the American Lung Association for our Chesapeake Bay Air Ride & Roll (CBAR) June 4 - 6, 2010 in Salisbury Maryland. Our family friendly ride is a great time for cyclists and skaters to enjoy a variety of flatland routes from 20, 40, 62.5, or 100 miles, including routes to Assateague Island and along Maryland’s shoreline. The fun continues after the ride at our all-you-can-eat-crab feast and awards dinner Saturday night. Registration is now open; please visit our website at www.cbarmd.org. RIDE FOR A LIFE AND JOIN THE FIGHT FOR HEALTHY LUNGS! Contact: Lindsay Nadolny



• Pedal to Preserve 2010 [6/5/2010]
  Pedal to Preserve is a leisure cycling event to benefit Lancaster Farmland Trust and proceeds help preserve farmland in Lancaster County. Registration includes: water/rest stops, snacks, SAG support and lunch. Choose from 3 marked routes: 6, 20, or 51 mile rides. Contact: Karen Dickerson



• Ride for Autism [6/12/2010]
  Brookedale Community College, Lincroft, NJ $40 online at www.ride4autism.org, $5 for juniors 18 and younger. $50 day of the event. Fun Ride: $5 - Open to all ages. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. * Five different routes through scenic, central New Jersey: 10, 25, 50, 62 (metric century) or 100 miles. * Family events throughout the day including, 1-mile Fun Ride, Arts & Crafts Tent, and more. * Breakfast including muffins, juices and coffee. * Numerous rest stops stocked with refreshments to keep you going. * Detailed directions for the route you choose, along with a phone number for emergency assistance. * Well-marked routes, all with SAG support. * Join us afterward for lunch including hot pasta, sandwiches, salads and more, for an additional $12 or $7 for individuals under 18. Register before May 1, 2010 and receive a free commemorative T-shirt when you arrive at the event, Contact: Info



• Tour de Donegal [6/12/2010]
  First Annual Tour de Donegal to benefit the Donegal High School Field Hockey team. Ride starts and ends at the Donegal High School in Mount Joy, PA. Come enjoy either a 15, 32, 36, or any combination of rides in beautiful western Lancaster County, PA. Contact: Ed Gower



• French Creek Iron Tour [6/13/2010]
  Kimberton, PA. Join over 1,000 riders for scenic cycling for all levels with 10, 20, 35, 50, 66, 75 and 100 mile courses through historic iron works territory of northern Chester County. Well-stocked food stops and plenty of support from local bike shops. Benefits French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust. Contact: Bill Dagan



• Bike 4 Sight [6/20/2010]
  All rides start at the Courthouse in Media, PA. Ride 2, 13, 25, 50, or 62 miles through scenic Delaware and Chester Counties and New Castle, DE. Longest rides tour grounds of Winterthur Museum and Country Estate. Free after-ride food court! Great support! Benefits the Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Contact: rosemary d. keefe

July, 2010

• 113 River to River Ride [7/24/2010]
  The River to River Heritage Corridor Bicycle Tour, which starts and ends in Souderton PA, is a one-day event on Saturday, July 24, 2010 that takes cyclists between the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers. This year’s route will feature Montgomery County to start the day followed by Bucks County. Most of the route is along lightly traveled roads adjacent to Route 113, taking cyclists through small towns with farms, churches and businesses that date back to the 1700s. Most of the ride offers rolling terrain, but there are a few climbs along the way. Cyclists can ride routes of 25, 50, 75 or 100 miles; all routes are loops. Proceeds benefit Heritage Conservancy, a regional leader in natural and historic preservation. Founded in 1958, Heritage Conservancy promotes open space preservation, natural resource protection, property stewardship, historic preservation, adaptive reuse of existing structures, wildlife habitat restoration, and biodiversity. These goals are achieved through professional land use planning and design, public outreach and education, innovative land conservation and historic preservation strategies, and the application of best management practices for property stewardship. Heritage Conservancy is a nonprofit membership organization. To learn more, visit www.heritageconservancy.org or call 215-345-7020 Contact: Bill McCoach

August, 2010

• 2010 Mass BikePike Tour [8/5/2010]
  The 4th Annual Mass BikePike Tour, a bicycle tour in Massachusetts, is now accepting registrations for this four-day event taking place August 5-8th, 2010. The bike tour will begin and end in Amherst, with daily riding options ranging from 30 to 65 miles. The Mass BikePike Tour is a celebration of cycling in Massachusetts. Families and individuals who want a move leisurely pace will enjoy ample opportunity to explore the state's scenic byways, quaint towns, and all the varied attractions the region has to offer. All the routes are hilly, but if you really want to test yourself, we have an option on day 3 to climb Mt. Wachusett which includes a one mile climb at a steady 9% grade to the Visitors Center at the State Park and then a climb up the mountain access road to the summit at 2,000 feet above sea level. Overnight stops will feature great places to camp (indoor options available) and hardy meals featuring fresh local products. Participants who prefer an alternative to camping can choose to stay close by at local inns or B&Bs. Registered riders will receive maps, route descriptions, lists of local attractions along the route, access to snack stops, SAG support, a commemorative T-shirt, and the camaraderie of friendly folks having a good time. Proceeds from the event will benefit MassBike, the statewide bicycle advocacy group. Early discounted registration is available until March 1st , 2010 For more information and registration details, visit the web site at www.MassBikePike. orgor call 617-710-1832. And now on Facebook at http://www.facebook .com/#!/pages/Mass- BikePike- Tour/18300719259 9?ref=nf. Contact: Bruce Lederer



• New Great Northern Crossing tour [8/7/2010]
  An all-new Northern Crossing will return for 2010 and Pedal Pennsylvania is looking forward to your return to touring with us. The Northern Crossing is the number one requested tour and were excited to bring it back. Ride 55 - 65 miles on northern PA backroads. Hotel and camping option. Contact: Bill McCoach



• Endure For A Cure [8/8/2010]
  EFC 2010 is a non-competitive ride to raise awareness, and funds for cancer research, education, advocacy and service efforts.  Our inspirational theme, Who are you riding for?,  recognizes that almost everyone knows someone that has been touched by cancer. Join us in the fight, sign up as individual or form a team... we look forward to battling with you on August 8, 2010! Contact: tonyehn verkitus



• AIDS Vaccine Ride [8/10/2010]
  Join us for a spectacularly scenic tour from Burlington, Vermont to Portland, Maine. Take a few days to make new friends, see some beautiful countryside, and raise money for a phenomenal cause-- AIDS vaccine research! Food, SAG support, well marked routes and friendliness all provided. Register at Charitytreks.org-- By the end, you'll feel like family! Contact: Wendy Sheeran



• LIVESTRONG Challenge Philadelphia [8/21/2010]
  August 21 – 22, 2010. Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA. 5K or 10K run/walk and 10, 20, 40, 70, or 100 mile bike ride options. The LIVESTRONG Challenge is a multi-day, multi-sport fundraising event series. For 13 years, the Challenge has raised more than $60 million for the fight against cancer. Register at: www.teamlivestrong.org Contact: Dashiell Collins, AnneMarie Rickes



• Round the Valley [8/28/2010]
  Round the Valley, Lebanon County, PA, is a scenic, beautiful ride through peaceful farmland and charming towns on lightly traveled roads. The ride has exciting vistas and well supported rest stops. Rides incude a 100 mile perimeter ride of the county, a metric century, 25 mile ride and a short family ride. An excellent summer season ending ride. Contact: Karen Moyer

September, 2010

• Delaware's 24th Annual Amish Country Bike Tour and Race [9/11/2010]
  Saturday, September 11, 2010. Join 1,500 cyclists for the 24th annual Amish Country Bike Tour in Dover, Delaware. Great for all ages and abilities through the flatlands of Delaware's Amish countryside. Loops include 15, 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles, plus a 25-mile competitive race on a separate loop. Bike Tour entry fee includes food stops including the famous Amish pie stop at the Amish Schoolhouse. After-tour party with live band and catered picnic lunch. Tentatively planned for this year is a patriotic bike parade to honor 9/11. This event is sponsored by Kent County Tourism. Proceeds from the bike tour are also shared with the Central Delaware YMCA and the Amish Schoolhouse Education Program. For more information or to register, visit us on-line or call 800-233-5368. Contact: Cindy Small



• Barbara Cook Run-Ride-Walk for Cancer [9/11/2010]
  The Barbara Cook Run-Ride-Walk for Cancer. Saturday, September 11th, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ. - A fun-filled ride on smooth, scenic, pineland roads. Includes laps on the super fast Thunderbolt Raceway. Eleven mile, half-metric century, and full-century options. Maps, cue sheets, signed roads, t-shirts, goodie bags, rest-stops, SAG Support, and baked goods provided. Benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the South Jersey Healthcare Cancer Center. Enjoy Professional Class Motorcycle racing after the ride. Competitive running, The New Jersey Mud Run, BMX Demonstration, BBQ, and Live Music occurring throughout the day. Visit www.bcrrw.org for more information. Contact: Norm Walker



• Source of the Delaware [9/22/2010]
  The Source of the Delaware is a 250 mile four day ride traversing magnificent and varied terrain. We experience many long stretches along the Delaware River, but we have not forgotten the climbers. New York’s Catskills, the Poconos of Pennsylvania, and aptly named High Point in northern New Jersey have their share of challenges. Views can be spectacular, that’s part of the appeal. Source of the Delaware, like other Pedal PA tours, is for a cyclist who relishes some long mile days and varying topography. Contact: Bill McCoach



• 5th Annual Tour de Tellico [9/25/2010]
  Sat., Sept. 25, 2010 will mark the fifth annual Tour de Tellico century and fun ride events including 50 km, 100 km rides and a 100 mile century option. The 50 km route will begin at Tellico Village Square, loop southeast of TN 72 traversing back roads, farmland and gentle hills offering spectacular views. The more challenging 100 km and 100 mile century course include steeper grades and more spectacular scenery. These courses begin at the Tellico Village Square in Loudon, TN and extend into Smoky Mountains foothills and return along the east shore of Tellico Lake. This Rotary Club hosted fund-raising event benefits Habitat for Humanity and local Boys & Girls Clubs. Additional information and updated entry costs will be available in early 2010 at www.tourdetellico.com Contact: Bob Luedeka

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