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2010 Regional Ride and Race Calendar
New for this year is a list of tri-state area bike rides/tours and races (both on road and off road)- compiled so you can refer to the schedule of club and non-club sponsored events. You can download this in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader format. Updates will be available as changes are made. Please contact the organizers to verify event details and accuracy of the scheduled information. If you have additional events or are an event organizer in the Western PA, Northeastern Ohio, and Western NY area then you can submit them via email to us.2010 Calendar in MS Word Format '10 Calendar of Events
2010 Calendar in Acrobat Reader Format '10 Calendar of Events
Wednesday Night Training Rides 2010
These popular rides have started and off to a one of the earliest start dates due to the early spring riding conditions. For now the ride is leaving from the 2nd parking lot on Perry- directly east of the McComb Fieldhouse (weather permitting)- and you are invited to join us on any and all of the Wednesday evening rides. Remember though these are self supported, show and go group rides again for our 2010 season. Permission has been granted to meet on campus and park at Edinboro University (Perry Lane second lot past the Tennis Courts) for the rides starting at 6:00 PM sharp. We will have A (advanced) through D (novice) rides as in the past if enough ride leaders are available. We are permitted to use McComb Fieldhouse for restroom/changing but no other buildings are to be entered and we are asked to stay clear of any campus activities that may be occurring. Since we cannot rely on any support vehicle for repairs or rescue, you should have tools and supplies for basic repairs and cell phones for emergencies. Ride leaders will be recruited each week to take each group out and get them safely back- no one will be dropped, but attempt to judge your ability and group pace. Volunteers for group leaders will be recruited just before the ride, if no one else has volunteered or able to lead on any given Wednesday. Occasionally, the A and B rides are going to be Team Training rides with paceline work, sprints, hills, leadouts, threshold intervals or any other devices to further Team racers goals. All riders in addition to Wellness Extension Team will be welcome to participate but they should able to keep up and hang with their corresponding group's pace. If you are unsure of which group most closely matches your ride abilities- ask the ride leaders, first before the ride starts.If it is raining or looking like a high chance of rain, the ride will be cancelled. The only ways the club have as a mechanism for notifying everyone of last minute changes if a ride is cancelled is the Yahoo Groups Messaging (which is available to PICC members only- you are encouraged to join us!) or become a fan of our club's Facebook page. In case of weather and rain some people may inevitably show up and either turn around and head back home or ride on their own. Phone calls on the ride status asking about the weather and status of the ride will not be accepted at this point! Possibly as these ride progress additional means of notification will be available.
All riders are to sign the ride sheet and check in and out before leaving. We can meet at a mutually agreeable local spot for post-ride refueling as we like.
Spring Training Series 2010- Completed
AprilLCB/PICC Spring Training Series Race #1 North East High School- Saturday April 10, 2010, B Race at 10AM, A Race at 11AM On-site registration.- Completed.
LCB/PICC Spring Training Series Race #2 Fairview Business Park-West- Sunday April 18, 2010, B Race at 10AM, A Race at 11AM On-site registration. - Completed.
LCB/PICC Spring Training Series Race #3 North East High School- Saturday April 24, 2010, B Race at 10AM, A Race at 11AM On-site registration. - Completed.
May
LCB/PICC Spring Training Series Race #4 Fairview Business Park- Sunday May 2, 2010, B Race at 10AM, A Race at 11AM On-site registration. -Completed.
LCB/PICC Spring Training Series Race #5 Fairview Business Park- Sunday May 9, 2010, B Race at 10AM, A Race at 11AM On-site registration. -Completed.
LCB/PICC Spring Training Series Race #6 North East High School- Sunday May 16, 2010, B Race at 10AM, A Race at 11AM On-site registration. -Completed with final results available in right hand column.
Call 814-725-1338 for more info Lake Country Bike - PICC Spring Training Series Has been completed for the 2010 season. The groups of competitors fought off all sorts of challenges including weather of all types throughout the series. Final spreadsheet with results is available to the right.
Bike Around the Bay 2010- Completed
This year's edition again featured weather of rain and wind, what else? It was held on Saturday May 22, 2010 with a choice of 10, 30 or 50 mile rides tour. The club manned the water and rest stop at the Perry Monument on Presque Isle State Park this year. Everyone started and finished at the Intermodal Transportation Center at the foot of Holland St. just off the Bay Front Parkway. There was a picnic lunch provided after the event.Many riders including children and adults participated in the event.
Contact: LEA Earth Force, Pat Lupo OSB, 814-835-8069
Again this year the Presque Isle Cycling Club was a sponsor of this annual event. Questions you can email
Michelob Ultra Downtown Erie Criterium- Completed
This 2nd Annual event was held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 - The Michelob Ultra Downtown Erie Criterium, a USA Cycling sanctioned event featured racing for both amateur and elite cyclists in Downtown Erie, as well as children’s activities in Perry Square. The weather cooperated and a fun and fast paced day of racing went off in thanks to the promotors, the cooperation of the City of Erie and it's Police Department and all the volunteers that assisted in marshalling and the other details needed to put on a safe and successful race day. Proceeds benefited children’s therapeutic services at the Achievement Center.Spectators came come out and enjoyed a day of high speed action as cyclists from around the region compete at speeds over 35mph.
About the Course: The course was a 6 corner 0.6 mile long route in downtown Erie, PA. This will again be on a closed, flat, very fast circuit including a S around the Perry Square/North Park Row with a long straight away down East 5th St to the finish line. Tentative Schedule for the day included these race categories:
Men Cat 4/5
Masters 45+
Women
Men 3/4
Pro Cat 1/2
Kids events and Kids Safety Rodeo
Please check out Achievement Center or Bezza Cycling Promotions or email
Rick Gorzynski Memorial Time Trial 2010- Completed
Fathers Day, Sunday, June 20th, 2010 was again a beautiful weather day and a great start to Fathers Day for this years annual 12.5 mile race of truth. The race was held on the traditional course of beautiful Presque Isle Stat Park. A few minor incidents with cars in the closed right lane were unfornunately reported. The park is willing to cite any drivers involved if license plate is available and a report is filed with the Park Rangers. Thanks go out to all the volunteers that made this happen, a safe race would not be possible without the Road Marshals and other area duties for a successful day. This years final results are available in the right hand column of results.The committee this year was headed by- Chairman, Greg Troyer.
Email contact for more information:
Support our Sponsors including:
Major Sponsors of this years race include:
Creative Imprints Tim Hortons Restaurant
Tour de West County 2010- Completed
The 6th annual Tour de West County had a warm but great day of cycling on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 This years Tour had over 200 riders particpant in this years major undertaking of this event for the club and the Committee lead by Mike Spellacy and his group of volunteers. Funds contributed from the day's activities benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation and cancer causes. The venue again was at Fairview's Pleasant Ridge Park. The routes again consisted of a family friendly tour, 25 miles or 50 mile routes. The Family Expo offered various entertainment, as well as a great picnic for all the Tour participants after their return from the ride. The total monies raised from the past donations and silent auction are approaching up over $100,000 for all the years, with prelimenary event totals. Visit the Tour de West County and Expo info page for more details on the past activities and donors listing for many of the popular silent auction bid merchandise.Ride for the Refuge 2010
Again this year this ride will feature two starting locations to choose from on Labor Day Monday, September 6th, 2010East- SHADES BEACH- started and finished at Shades Beach Park, 7000 East Lake Rd. (Rt. 5) DISTANCES: 25 km - Predominately flat and fun for all ages, 50 km - Slightly hillier with scenic views of Lake Erie, 100 km - A more challenging ride (Beautiful scenery, bigger hills), 50 mi Our famous Flat Fifty.
West - ALBION Borough Park (FAIR GROUNDS) started and finished at Albion Borough Park, North Main St. off Route 6N in Albion. DISTANCES: 25 km Flat to rolling terrain through countryside surrounding Conneaut Creek, 50 km Rolling terrain with one challenging climb through scenic Amish farms, 100 km - More Amish country with more hills and more fun, Children's Riding Area - laps on 1/3 mile loop for all ages- these rides stayed drier with the weather just being overcast and did not have any rain on the routes.
Well stocked snack/water stops along the routes, allow participants to fuel up and complete the routes. This ride is not a race and open to all interested cyclists. The largest number of participants ever 260 with a growing 80 riders at the West County location made for a successful day with over $13,0000 dollars collected or pledged to The Refuge, assisting their budget at a critial time when Harrisburg and the State government had failed them. As always the Fabulous Rider Picnic awaits you at the end and is stocked with plenty of delicious dishes and food. The application is available for download '10 Ride for the Refuge Application
Visit their Web Site Erie Methodist Alliance Web Site
Local non-PICC Cycling events:
The Presque Isle Cycling Club is not involved organizing, or sponsoring some of the following events, these are posted solely for your reference. Contact the sponsoring organizations listed for additional details or questions.
2010 Spring Time Trial- Sponsored by Iroquois School Foundation- on Sunday April 25th, 2010 Completed with the results available at -Iroquois School District Time Trial
2010 MS Bike Tour- Completed Bike MS Escape to the Lake was an 150 km, 2 day tour- Erie to Edinboro to Conneaut, Oh. Saturday-Sunday, June 12th and 13th. Erie: NEW AND IMPROVED ROUTE & OVERNIGHT LOCATION!
Bike MS: Escape to the Lake (Erie) starting and finishing again at Edinboro University for day one this year!
This was a fully supported 75 mile route with SAG vehicles, fully stocked rest stops, and bike mechanics. With our first-class support, you pedal - and we take care of the rest!
For the second day, cyclists headed to Conneaut, OH to complete the 150 mile journey on the Shores of Lake Erie with a full buffet and entertainment.
For more information on donations, etc. visit our website MS 150 Escape to the Lake
2010 Ride For Roswell- Completed Saturday, June 26th was an annual cycling celebration of community support for Roswell Park Cancer Institute and its core mission to understand, prevent and cure cancer. The Ride offers eight distances to choose from and open to any level of rider. Either choose a traditional route that starts from UB North campus -- the 100, 62.5, 44, 30, 20, 8, or 3-mile routes -- or join the Extra Mile Club Peloton: only 12-miles from Roswell Park to UB. If you can't ride that day or want to simply fundraise and join us at the picnic, become a virtual rider.
For more information on The Ride For Roswell visit Ride For Roswell, or call 716-THE-RIDE (843-7433).
2010 Highmark Quad Time Trial Bike Race Edinboro University, Completed on Saturday, July 10th, 2010, Contact the Erie YMCA for details or visit Highmark Quad Games
2010 Tour de Bemus- This was a 2 day event completed with the road race on the first day, Saturday, July 24th and the 2nd day, Sunday July 25th is the Upper Lake Tour. This is sponsored by Hollyloft Ski &: Bike Shop of Jamestown, NY and you can find details and application on Hollyloft Ski & Bike Event Page
2010 Tour de Tamarack Race Meadville, PA, Sunday, September 5th, 2010. Race is a 20, 30 or 40 miles consisting of loops around the Tamarack Lake, depending on category. Contact the event organizers of visit their web site Tour de Tamarack
for more information and details.
2010 Presque Isle Fall Time Trial- Sponsored by Iroquois School District Foundation- on Sunday, September 19th the second of the 2010 events. -Iroquois School District Time Trial is the official web site.
2010 MS Bike - Cook Forest River Ride The ride is tentatively to be held Saturday, September. 25th. The Cook Forest River Ride is a one-day bike ride that takes cyclists on a gently rolling route along the Clarion River. It's a fun, fitness filled day for cyclists of all levels. This year, there are two route options: 35 miles for beginners and a more challenging 60 mile option for the avid cyclists. You decide! This is a fully supported ride. There are rest stops with snacks and water and a festive lunch to celebrate your finish. We provide traffic control at intersections and have HAM Radio Operators along the route to maintain communication lines. Raise $50 or more and you become eligible for prizes and awards! You can register as an individual or get three other friends/family together and register as a team. As an extra incentive, all team captains with 4 or more total teammates will receive a special prize! All cyclists must register with a $25 non-refundable registration fee and must commit to raising the minimum pledge of $50. You will receive snacks at the fully stocked rest stops along the course, and lunch at the finish line, and an event shirt.
For more information on donations, etc visit our website MS Cook Forest River Ride
Events Results:
- '10 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial- Overall Results in Acrobat Reader
- '10 Overall Results
- '10 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial- Class Results in Acrobat Reader
- '10 Results by Class
- '10 Spring Training Series Overall Series Race
- '10 Spring Training Results
- '09 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial- Overall Results in Acrobat Reader
- '09 Overall Results
- '09 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial- Class Results in Acrobat Reader
- '09 Results by Class
- '09 Spring Training Series Weekly Results
- '09 Spring Training Results
- '08 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial- Overall Results
- '08 Overall Results
- '08 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial - Class listing
- '08 Results by Class
- '08 Spring Training Series
- Final Results
- '08 Spring Training Spreadsheet
- '07 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial - Overall Results
- '07 Overall Results
- '07 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial - Class listing
- '07 Results by Class
- '07 Spring Training Series Final Results
- '07 Spring Training Spreadsheet
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