Lake Erie Cyclefest
About this race
An All-Cycling Weekend for All Cycling Lovers!
Experience breathtaking landscapes and Erie County’s abundant natural resources on safe and spectacular routes, while enjoying the type of community that can only be found at a cycling festival! Cyclists of all ages and abilities will participate in self-supported rides on routes that feature Erie’s vast terrain – along sandy beaches and through old growth forests, across our vibrant downtown and our expansive grape-growing region.
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Cycling
Downtown Slow Roll
The Erie Downtown Partnership, in collaboration with Bike Erie, will kick off Lake Erie Cyclefest with its annual Downtown Slow Roll on Thursday, July 23. The family-friendly bike ride will feature a 10-mile easy ride, beginning and ending in Perry Square.
See Spot Ride 50-mile
Start times: 50-mile at 8:30 a.m., 40-mile gravel at 9 a.m., 25-mile at 9:30 a.m.; and 10-mile at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a new Experience this year. See Spot Ride is moving to historic Waterford, where the routes will take you through scenic, rural roads, and farmland. Starting and ending at Port Farms Poverty Knob Brewery, your choices include routes of approximately 50-, 25-, or 10-miles, or new this year, a fun, 40-mile, Gravel Ride. Celebrate the day with lunch, drinks, music, and plenty of adorable, adoptable furry friends.
See Spot Ride 40-mile Gravel
Start times: 50-mile at 8:30 a.m., 40-mile gravel at 9 a.m., 25-mile at 9:30 a.m.; and 10-mile at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a new Experience this year. See Spot Ride is moving to historic Waterford, where the routes will take you through scenic, rural roads, and farmland. Starting and ending at Port Farms Poverty Knob Brewery, your choices include routes of approximately 50-, 25-, or 10-miles, or new this year, a fun, 40-mile, Gravel Ride. Celebrate the day with lunch, drinks, music, and plenty of adorable, adoptable furry friends.
See Spot Ride 25-mile
Start times: 50-mile at 8:30 a.m., 40-mile gravel at 9 a.m., 25-mile at 9:30 a.m.; and 10-mile at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a new Experience this year. See Spot Ride is moving to historic Waterford, where the routes will take you through scenic, rural roads, and farmland. Starting and ending at Port Farms Poverty Knob Brewery, your choices include routes of approximately 50-, 25-, or 10-miles, or new this year, a fun, 40-mile, Gravel Ride. Celebrate the day with lunch, drinks, music, and plenty of adorable, adoptable furry friends.
See Spot Ride 10-mile
Start times: 50-mile at 8:30 a.m., 40-mile gravel at 9 a.m., 25-mile at 9:30 a.m.; and 10-mile at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a new Experience this year. See Spot Ride is moving to historic Waterford, where the routes will take you through scenic, rural roads, and farmland. Starting and ending at Port Farms Poverty Knob Brewery, your choices include routes of approximately 50-, 25-, or 10-miles, or new this year, a fun, 40-mile, Gravel Ride. Celebrate the day with lunch, drinks, music, and plenty of adorable, adoptable furry friends.
Tour de West County 50-mile
Start times: 50-mile at 8 a.m.; 25-mile at 9 a.m.; and 12-mile at 10 a.m. Tour de West County is one of the region's oldest recreational bike rides, offering an outstanding tradition of spectacular routes and after-ride fun. Routes will include ride-distance options of 12, 25, and 50 miles on rolling hills, farmlands, and meadows. The routes begin and end at the Asbury Woods and will feature a post-ride picnic for registered cyclists.
Tour de West County 25-mile
Start times: 50-mile at 8 a.m.; 25-mile at 9 a.m.; and 12-mile at 10 a.m. Tour de West County is one of the region's oldest recreational bike rides, offering an outstanding tradition of spectacular routes and after-ride fun. Routes will include ride-distance options of 12, 25, and 50 miles on rolling hills, farmlands, and meadows. The routes begin and end at the Asbury Woods and will feature a post-ride picnic for registered cyclists.
Tour de West County 12-mile
Start times: 50-mile at 8 a.m.; 25-mile at 9 a.m.; and 12-mile at 10 a.m. Tour de West County is one of the region's oldest recreational bike rides, offering an outstanding tradition of spectacular routes and after-ride fun. Routes will include ride-distance options of 12, 25, and 50 miles on rolling hills, farmlands, and meadows. The routes begin and end at the Asbury Woods and will feature a post-ride picnic for registered cyclists.
Presque Isle Sunrise Ride
Cyclists will have the opportunity to become one with the rising sun at Erie's most popular destination, Presque Isle State Park. The flat, 13-mile loop features water views on both sides and is one of the most spectacular routes in the region. The ride will be hosted on the final day of Discover Presque Isle, a multi-day celebration of all things Presque Isle! The Presque Isle Sunrise Ride will start at the Runner’s Club Pavilion at Beach 1, and all registered cyclists will be given a voucher for the Discover PI Pancake Breakfast that morning at the Rotary Pavilion (7:30 a.m. – noon). Participants are also invited to enjoy an exclusive sunrise tour of the Presque Isle Lighthouse and climb the 57 ft. tower (5:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.) See you at the beach!
Grape Escape Ride - 50 mile
Start times: 50-mile at 8:30 a.m. and 25-mile at 9:30 a.m. This year, the Grape Escape Ride is on Sunday, July 26, and is now hosted by the Erie Cancer Wellness Center. Be prepared for the rich aroma of grapes, scenic countryside views, and a winding route through vineyards that showcases the beauty of wine country. This ride offers two distance options of 25 and 50 miles, making it ideal for both seasoned cyclists and beginners. Enjoy refreshing lake breezes and the beauty of the countryside. Celebrate your morning adventure with fresh air and a great atmosphere.
Grape Escape Ride - 25 mile
Start times: 50-mile at 8:30 a.m. and 25-mile at 9:30 a.m. This year, the Grape Escape Ride is on Sunday, July 26, and is now hosted by the Erie Cancer Wellness Center. Be prepared for the rich aroma of grapes, scenic countryside views, and a winding route through vineyards that showcases the beauty of wine country. This ride offers two distance options of 25 and 50 miles, making it ideal for both seasoned cyclists and beginners. Enjoy refreshing lake breezes and the beauty of the countryside. Celebrate your morning adventure with fresh air and a great atmosphere.
Mountain biking
Six Mile Creek Classic - Beginner
The Six Mile Creek Classic offers mountain bikers the opportunity to race on the Trails at Six Mile at Six Mile Creek Park in Harborcreek Township. Expect woods and hills in the six-mile loop! Riders will complete between two to four laps, depending on their class: beginner, youth, sport, expert, single speed, and Class 1 E-Bike will be offered. Helmets are mandatory to participate regardless of age or ability level.
Six Mile Creek Classic - Youth
The Six Mile Creek Classic offers mountain bikers the opportunity to race on the Trails at Six Mile at Six Mile Creek Park in Harborcreek Township. Expect woods and hills in the six-mile loop! Riders will complete between two to four laps, depending on their class: beginner, youth, sport, expert, single speed, and Class 1 E-Bike will be offered. Helmets are mandatory to participate regardless of age or ability level.
Six Mile Creek Classic - Sport
The Six Mile Creek Classic offers mountain bikers the opportunity to race on the Trails at Six Mile at Six Mile Creek Park in Harborcreek Township. Expect woods and hills in the six-mile loop! Riders will complete between two to four laps, depending on their class: beginner, youth, sport, expert, single speed, and Class 1 E-Bike will be offered. Helmets are mandatory to participate regardless of age or ability level.
Six Mile Creek Classic - Class 1 E-Bike
The Six Mile Creek Classic offers mountain bikers the opportunity to race on the Trails at Six Mile at Six Mile Creek Park in Harborcreek Township. Expect woods and hills in the six-mile loop! Riders will complete between two to four laps, depending on their class: beginner, youth, sport, expert, single speed, and Class 1 E-Bike will be offered. Helmets are mandatory to participate regardless of age or ability level.
Six Mile Creek Classic - Expert
The Six Mile Creek Classic offers mountain bikers the opportunity to race on the Trails at Six Mile at Six Mile Creek Park in Harborcreek Township. Expect woods and hills in the six-mile loop! Riders will complete between two to four laps, depending on their class: beginner, youth, sport, expert, single speed, and Class 1 E-Bike will be offered. Helmets are mandatory to participate regardless of age or ability level.
Six Mile Creek Classic - Single Speed
The Six Mile Creek Classic offers mountain bikers the opportunity to race on the Trails at Six Mile at Six Mile Creek Park in Harborcreek Township. Expect woods and hills in the six-mile loop! Riders will complete between two to four laps, depending on their class: beginner, youth, sport, expert, single speed, and Class 1 E-Bike will be offered. Helmets are mandatory to participate regardless of age or ability level.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Erie, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:05 AM and sets at 8:48 PM local time (EDT) in Erie on July 23, 2026 — 14h 43m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Lake Erie Cyclefest
25 finishers across 5 distances · leading places in the Six Mile Creek Classic - Beginner
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaz Krajewski | 34:47 | — |
| 2 | Zoe Martini | 37:43 | — |
| 3 | Vivian Radock | 40:50 | — |
| 4 | Chad Martini | 42:58 | — |
| 5 | Kevin Kick | 44:01 | — |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 30 Erie events
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