2024 - Lake Erie Cyclefest
2024 distances
Cycling
Downtown Slow Roll
The Erie Downtown Partnership, in collaboration with Bike Erie, will kick off Lake Erie Cyclefest with their annual Downtown Slow Roll on Thursday, July 25! The family-friendly FREE bike ride will feature a 10-mile easy ride, beginning and ending in Perry Square. The ride will be followed by a party in Perry Square with live music from Daytona Beach 2000 and a night market featuring local food and craft vendors.
Grape Escape Ride - 25 mile
Start times: 50-mile at 8:30 a.m. and 25-mile at 9:30 a.m. The Grape Escape Ride, hosted by Because You Care, will start and end at South Shore Winery in North East in 2024. Choose from 25 or 50 picturesque miles winding through grape country. Fresh lake breezes and the invigorating smell of grapes await you on this ride. Post-ride, toast your morning’s successful ride with samples of wine from Lake Erie Wine Country and great food.
Grape Escape Ride - 50 mile
Start times: 50-mile at 8:30 a.m. and 25-mile at 9:30 a.m. The Grape Escape Ride, hosted by Because You Care, will start and end at South Shore Winery in North East in 2024. Choose from 25 or 50 picturesque miles winding through grape country. Fresh lake breezes and the invigorating smell of grapes await you on this ride. Post-ride, toast your morning’s successful ride with samples of wine from Lake Erie Wine Country and great food.
Tour de West County - 12 mile
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, past farmlands and through meadows. The routes begin and end at the Asbury Woods Nature Center, and will feature a post-ride picnic for registered cyclists.
Tour de West County - 25 mile
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, past farmlands and through meadows. The routes begin and end at the Asbury Woods Nature Center, and will feature a post-ride picnic for registered cyclists.
Tour de West County - 50 mile
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, past farmlands and through meadows. The routes begin and end at the Asbury Woods Nature Center, 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 tourist destination, Presque Isle State Park, during the Presque Isle Sunrise Ride. 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 at the end of Discover Presque Isle, a multi-day celebration that aims to draw attention to the Park’s numerous recreational opportunities and diverse natural ecosystems. The Sunrise Ride will start at the Beach 1 Pavilion, and all registered cyclists will be given a voucher to the Discover PI Pancake Breakfast at the Rotary Pavilion. Participants are also invited to enjoy a special sunrise tour of the Presque Isle Lighthouse and climb the tower between 6-8 a.m., included with your registration!
See Spot Ride - 40 mile
Sunday, July 28 Start times: 40-mile at 9 a.m.; 25-mile at 9:30 a.m.; and 10-mile at 9:45 a.m. See Spot Ride, the fifth annual Because You Care Ride for Animal Rescue, will take place on the lovely back roads of McKean Township in southern Erie County. Only 6 miles from the Millcreek Mall, the picturesque countryside offers beautiful routes with varying terrain, including options for a 40-, 25- and 10-mile ride. Redesigned routes this year will begin at McKean Elementary School and finish at the Because You Care Adoption Center with a casual "Pawty" including lunch, beer and music. Spot and kitty friend, Liza, will be ready to greet you and introduce you to their adorable, adoptable friends!
See Spot Ride - 25 mile
Sunday, July 28 Start times: 40-mile at 9 a.m.; 25-mile at 9:30 a.m.; and 10-mile at 9:45 a.m. See Spot Ride, the fifth annual Because You Care Ride for Animal Rescue, will take place on the lovely back roads of McKean Township in southern Erie County. Only 6 miles from the Millcreek Mall, the picturesque countryside offers beautiful routes with varying terrain, including options for a 40-, 25- and 10-mile ride. Redesigned routes this year will begin at McKean Elementary School and finish at the Because You Care Adoption Center with a casual "Pawty" including lunch, beer and music. Spot and kitty friend, Liza, will be ready to greet you and introduce you to their adorable, adoptable friends!
See Spot Ride - 10 mile
Sunday, July 28 Start times: 40-mile at 9 a.m.; 25-mile at 9:30 a.m.; and 10-mile at 9:45 a.m. See Spot Ride, the fifth annual Because You Care Ride for Animal Rescue, will take place on the lovely back roads of McKean Township in southern Erie County. Only 6 miles from the Millcreek Mall, the picturesque countryside offers beautiful routes with varying terrain, including options for a 40-, 25- and 10-mile ride. Redesigned routes this year will begin at McKean Elementary School and finish at the Because You Care Adoption Center with a casual "Pawty" including lunch, beer and music. Spot and kitty friend, Liza, will be ready to greet you and introduce you to their adorable, adoptable friends!
Mountain biking
Six Mile Creek Classic - Beginner
Saturday, July 27, 2 p.m. 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
Saturday, July 27, 2 p.m. 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
Saturday, July 27, 2 p.m. 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
Saturday, July 27, 2 p.m. 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
Saturday, July 27, 2 p.m. 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
Saturday, July 27, 2 p.m. 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.
Race-day weather
Conditions on July 25, 2024 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:07 AM and sets at 8:46 PM local time (EDT) in Erie on July 25, 2024 — 14h 39m of daylight.
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