ERIE, Pa.—Lake Erie Cyclefest returns this Thursday, highlighting beautiful routes throughout Erie County’s roads, trails, and beaches. Six rides are offered this year, each featuring a different part of Erie!
Sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, the yearly event offers rides for cyclists of all skill levels with a variety of distances, obstacles, and surfaces.
Hundreds of cyclists will congregate in Erie County from Thursday evening throughout Sunday afternoon to take part in six rides operated by the following local nonprofit organizations: Asbury Woods, Because You Care Inc., Bike Erie, Erie Downtown Partnership, Northern Allegheny Mountain Bike Association, and Presque Isle Partnership.
Information on all the rides and routes can be found at LakeErieCyclefest.org. The schedule for the weekend is as follows:
Lake Erie Cyclefest Downtown Slow Roll—Thursday
Hosted by the Erie Downtown Partnership and Bike Erie: Check in begins at 5 p.m., ride begins at 6 p.m. at the Perry Square Stage.
Grape Escape Ride—Friday, July 26
Hosted by Because You Care, Inc.: Check in begins at 7:30 a.m. with rides starting at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at South Shore Winery.
Tour de West County—Saturday, July 27
Hosted by Asbury Woods: Check-in begins at 7 a.m., and rides begin at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 10 a.m. at the Asbury Woods Nature Center.
Six Mile Creek Classic—Saturday, July 27
Hosted by Northern Allegheny Mountain Bike Association: Check-in begins at noon, and races start at 2 p.m. at the Trails at Six Mile at Six Mile Creek Park.
Presque Isle Sunrise Ride—Sunday, July 28
Hosted by Presque Isle Partnership: Check-in begins at 5:30 a.m. with the ride beginning at 6 a.m.
See Spot Ride, Ride for Animal Rescue—Sunday, July 28
Hosted by Because You Care, Inc.: Check in begins at 8 a.m. with rides beginning at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 9:45 a.m. at McKean Elementary School.
Lake Erie Cyclefest is presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, with further support from the Erie Sports Commission.
