Celebration of Cycling
in Western New York's Vacationland
August 23th & 24th

Touring, Entertainment, Dining, Friendship, and Fun!

Enjoy an action-packed and affordable weekend centered on cycling. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable summer experience. Everything you want is right here. From its modest beginnings in 2005, this event has raised over $5,000 helping worthy charities. Our overhead is low, and all organizers are volunteers. This year, with the Italian Fisherman Restaurant as a key partner, promises to be our best yet.

Events:

The weekend begins Saturday morning with a challenging Road Race looping the hills outside of Bemus Point revealing a breathtaking view of beautiful Lake Chautauqua.

Saturday afternoon discover quaint Bemus Point on your own, and please visit our village sponsors!

Saturday evening join fellow cyclists for a special Pasta Dinner at the Italian Fisherman Restaurant.

At 8pm enjoy music performed by The Volks on the deck of the Italian Fisherman Restaurant.

9:30pm board the ‘Chautauqua Belle’ steamboat for a Twilight Cruise and enjoy live music.

Sunday morning refresh your spiritual side at ‘Praise on the Lake’, a unique Sunday service performed on the Italian Fisherman’s floating stage, featuring an inspirational message and delightful live music.

The Upper Lake Cycling Tour departs mid Sunday morning as you ride the historic Bemus Point-Stow ferry boat beginning the first leg of your journey. Enjoy great scenery and fun shopping traveling on roads having a median as big and well paved as you will find anywhere.

Return in the afternoon to listen to the ‘Blues Family Band’ performing on the floating stage.

USCF Road Race

Times: Registration 8:30 Saturday at Bemus Point School Bus Garage, Main Street, Bemus Point, beside golf course

10am Cat 2/3 race
10:10 Cat 4/5 race
10:20 Citizen race

Route: Start at bus garage and neutral roll out and restart on Bemus-Ellery road under Rt.430 bridge. *Main Loop - Start, .02 miles left on Bayview rd, 2.3 miles right on Maple Springs Ellery rd, 3 miles left on Bemus-Ellery rd, .01 miles right on Bellview, 1.4 miles right on Maple Grove rd, 1.1 miles right on Westman rd, .09 miles left on Bemus Ellery rd, .03 miles right on Bayview to complete main loop(9.1 miles total). Citizens make left on Bemus-Ellery rd and go straight to finish (.04miles).

*Bonus loop - On 5th lap (Cat 2/3) and 3rd lap(Cat 4/5) make right on Bemus-Ellery Rd up to right on Bellview (1.9 miles), right on Maple Grove rd, right on Westman back to Bemus-Ellery rd, then left and .4 mile straight sprint to finish under 2nd Rt. 430 over pass. Bonus loop is 5.2 miles.

Stats: Cat 2/3 - 50 miles (3700 vt ft climbing) Cat 4/5 - 32 miles (2400 vt ft climbing) Citizen - 10 miles (647 vt ft climbing)

Road Race Cost: Postmarked by August 11: $25 After August 11: $30 Note: All except citizen category racers must have current USCF licenses or purchase a day license at the race for $10

Other: Chip timing utilized Awards ceremony following race Purse will be based on participation Tour de Bemus Logo T-shirts provided to all pre-registrants, others until shirts are gone. Refreshments provided to entrants at finish line, following tour.

Upper Lake Cycling Tour

Time: Registration Sunday, 10am, departure 10:30am, ferry boat landing, Lakeside Drive Bemus Point, beside The Village Casino

Route: ride begins with ferry boat landing in Stow, NY, proceeding north on route 394. Some gentle rolling hills--road conditions excellent.

Stats: Total distance 22mi., mild hills

Attractions: Tour route takes riders to renowned Chautauqua Institution, to specialty art, book, souvenir and food shops, a winery, and more.

Support: Sag vehicles will patrol the route assisting cyclists.

Tour cost: Postmarked by August 11: $22, After August 11: $27

Other: Special gifts from our vendors will be awarded entrants by raffle. Tour de Bemus Logo T-shirts provided to all pre-registrants, others until shirts are gone. Refreshments for entrants near floating stage following tour.