Great Finger Lakes Bicycle Tour


Get ready for the 2011 Great Finger Lakes Bicycle Tour!

It will be June 10-12  2011

The registration form is below (in DOC and PDF formats)


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2011 GFLBT Registration Form
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2011 GFLBT Registration Form
Enjoy three days of bicycle touring and hiking in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State while staying at secluded Watkins Glen State Park Hidden Valley Group Camp...




Please support the following sponsors.
www.spencocycling.com
www.koolstop.com/







www.pacesportswear.com/
www.parktool.com/










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Friday: arrive after 2 pm, settle in, register,  take a ride to the Fire Tower or a hike to the Watkins Glen Gorge from camp, then catch up with old and new friends at the catered camp social

Saturday and Sunday: pick a bike ride that is just right for you from 15 to 109 miles.  Tour through historic villages, enjoy breathtaking views of lakes, waterfalls, gorges, and vineyards. Visit New York wineries along the way that are in perhaps the most diverse wine-growing region in the world. We offer free delivery from select group of wineries.  As an alternative to cycling, take a hike from camp to Watkins Glen gorge (map provided).

Accommodations: Bring your sleeping bag and bunk in a cabin ($5/night fee) or pitch your tent on the spacious lawns for no additional charge. Clean bathrooms, hot showers, and large dining hall.

Fee includes: catered Friday night social, tenting Friday and Saturday nights, Saturday and Sunday catered breakfast, Saturday catered dinner, Saturday night entertainment, maps, sag wagon, repair service (excluding parts), and parking.  Fee is 100% refundable prior to May 28th.

*** STBC $3 membership and helmets are required to participate in this event ***  


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Ride options and distances (2010-for reference)

 



2011 schedule (subject to change)


Friday     June 10

   2              Arrive after 2 and settle in

   4:30         Hike the Glen


   5-10         Registration - cue sheets & maps provided for all rides 

   5:03         18 mile loop ride to/from Sugar Hill Firetower - hills, some dirt, great view!

   7-9           Welcome reception - food

   8-9           STBC jersey sales $40  Do-rag sales $5

   9              Announcements, questions, rules of the road, road etiquette -                   Augie Mueller 


Saturday      June 11

   7-8:30       Catered breakfast

   7 on          Rides leave Hidden Valley Group Camp

   7 on          Self-guided hike to the Watkins Glen gorge from camp (map provided) 

   9 on          Remote start rides

   3               Hike the Glen 

   4-7            Licensed massage therapist available $1/ minute (sign up in advance)

   5:30-7       Catered dinner including vegetarian option


   6-9            Entertainment - music 

   7-8             Hula Hoop Contest

   8-8:30        Raffles - must be present to win!

   8-9            STBC jersey sales $40  Do-rag sales $5

   Sunset      Bicycle touring photoshow 

   9-12           Bonfire


Sunday      June 12 

  7-8:30        Catered breakfast

  7 on           Self-guided hike to the Watkins Glen Gorge from camp (map provided)

  10              Remote start - Keuka Lake rides

  10              Remote start - Catherine Valley Trail  hard packed dirt ride

  10              Cabins must be empty

   4                Hidden Valley Group Camp closes






Kids
are
welcome!




Directions to Watkins Glen State Park Hidden Valley Group Campground
  

The Watkins Glen State Park Hidden Valley Group campground is located 3 miles west of Watkins Glen, NY at the end of NY 329.   

From the north… drive south through the village on NY 14 and turn right at the traffic light just past the Watkins Glen State Park (lower park) entrance. Follow NY 329 three miles to the entrance of the park and the end of NY 329. Turn right into the Hidden Valley camp ground.  

From the south… follow route 14 north to the first light past Burger King and turn left on NY 329. Follow NY 329 three miles to the entrance of the park and the end of NY 329. Turn right into the Hidden Valley camp ground.

Topographical map of the region

 
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Many thanks to this year's tour sponsors!

 

Looking forward to seeing you in 2011!

 


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