Rochester Bike Week runs Friday, May 21 through Friday, May 28. All events organized by the Rochester Cycling Alliance. For more information check rochestercyclingalliance.org. PHOTO BY MIKE HANLON
Rochester Bike Week Events
All events organized by the Rochester Cycling Alliance. For more information check rochestercyclingalliance.org.
Friday, May 21 (National Bike-to-Work Day)
7 a.m.: Commuter Race: Bike vs. Car vs. Bus
Cyclist is demonstrate that nothing beats a bicycle for the morning commute. Starts outside Starbucks at the 12 Corners in Brighton and ends at Manhattan Square Park. Not a group ride.
9 p.m.: RCA Light Up the River Ride
Load up your bike, yourself, and your friends with as many lights as you can and come ride with the Rochester Cycling Alliance. 12 miles, casual pace. Starts and ends at Corn Hill Landing.
Saturday, May 22
11 a.m.: RCA Women's Ride
Women-only ride from Maplewood Rose Garden to Charlotte Beach by way of the scenic Genesee River gorge. 11 miles, casual pace. Starts and ends at Maplewood Rose Garden.
1 p.m.: RCA Genesee Valley Trail Heritage Ride
Explore forgotten Rochester history on this tour of Downtown and the Genesee River. 8 miles, easy pace. Starts and ends at Genesee Valley Recreation Center in Genesee Valley Park.
3 p.m.: RCA Hello Summer Ride
Welcome the warm weather with a ride along the lake to Charlotte Beach and stop for ice cream along the way. 15 miles, relaxed pace. Starts and ends at Wegmans at Titus and Hudson.
Sunday, May 23
7:45 a.m.: Eastern Mountain Sports Bike 4 Breakfast
Follow the canalway trail from Pittsford Plaza to the South Wedge for breakfast with the crew from EMS. 20 miles, relaxed pace. Starts and ends at Eastern Mountain Sports in Pittsford Plaza.
10 a.m.: Rochester Bicycling Club Great Houses and Museums Tour
Travel to several Rochester buildings of historic and architectural significance; beginning cyclists get accustomed to road riding. 11 miles, easy pace. Starts and ends at George Eastman House parking lot.
1 p.m.: Upper Monroe Bike Boulevards Ride
Tour through the bicycle boulevards of the Upper Monroe neighborhood. Starts and ends at Norris Drive in Cobbs Hill Park. 7 miles, relaxed pace. For more information, visit the uppermonroeavenue.org.
Tuesday, May 25
5:30 p.m.: Bicycle Master Plan Presentation
Learn more about the Bicycle Master Plan being developed by the City of Rochester. City officials will explain the plan and answer questions. Center at High Falls, second floor.
6 p.m.: City of Rochester Tuesday Night Ride
Head from High Falls through Downtown to Genesee Valley Park, then over to the Corn Hill and Susan B. Anthony neighborhoods. Starts and ends at the Pont de Rennes bridge behind the Center at High Falls. For more info visit cityofrochester.gov.
Wednesday, May 26
6 p.m.: Bike Maintenance Workshop
Learn the basics of bike maintenance with the mechanics at Towner's Bike Shop, 1048 University Ave.
7:30 p.m.: RCA Bike to the Future Forum
A panel of experienced regional bike advocates and transportation experts will share what they know and take questions. University of Rochester, Goergen Hall Room 101.
Thursday, May 27
6 p.m.: Bike Commuting Workshop
Find out how to commute by bike, even during the winter. From the experts at Park Ave Bikeshop, 2900 Monroe Avenue.
Friday, May 28
6 p.m.: Critical Mass
Starts at the Liberty Pole. For more information visit myspace.com/rochestercriticalmass.
10 p.m.: BLK13 Alleycat Race
Starts at Manhattan Square Park.
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John E. Curran said on May. 20, 2010 at 8:50am
Here is additional information regarding the Genesee Valley Trail Heritage ride:
Title: Genesee Valley Trail Heritage Ride (sponsored by the Rochester Cycling Alliance as part of Rochester Bike Week)
Date: Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 ; 1:00pm gathering and orientation; 3:00pm (approx.) return to 131 Elmwood Ave.
Meeting Location: 131 Elmwood Avenue; Outdoor bleacher area near the City Recreation Center area building.
Summary: This easy-paced ride with several rest stops is ideal for children over fifteen, their parents and bicycle enthusiasts with a love of Rochester history. The ride begins at the Genesee Valley Park City Recreation arena and follows the west bank of the Genesee River northward to the Susan B. Anthony Preservation District and returns back along the east side of the river.
This circuit includes four historic former canal routes: Genesee Valley Canal (west side of river), Erie Canal along Broad Street, the Feeder Canal along the east riverfront and the Barge Canal at Genesee Valley Park. Follow historic Indian trails,
encounter Underground Railroad sites, visit a forgotten Civil War training camp, see the remains of a 19th century oil refinery, tour the Susan B. Anthony Preservation District, cross the Aqueduct, explore the Johnson Seymour mill race and savor the Frederick Law Olmsted landscape treasures. Several stops will provide opportunities to hear about the significance of the sites.
Riders under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets required. Bright-colored (high visibility) clothing recommended.
The Rochester Cycling Alliance was formed in September, 2009 to advocate for better bicycling infrastructure and a stronger voice for cyclists in Rochester and Monroe County, NY. The RCA draws it members from all areas of the community and welcomes all types of cyclists.
For more information, call John E. Curran (ride co-leader) at 747-2324
For Additional Bike Week Information:
http://www.rochestercyclingalliance.org/
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