Finger Lakes Cycling Club

FLCC Women’s Road Ride
2025-09-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | East Hill Plaza, 327 Pine Tree Road, Ithaca, NY
The Women’s Road Ride meets every Wednesday at 6pm, May 14 — September 17. Most rides leave from the East Hill Plaza parking lot on Pine Tree Rd, although sometimes we start from alternate locations in Brooktondale or Lansing.
The group typically splits into at least 3 groups (an A, B, and C group). Each group does a different route and rides at different speeds. We ride different routes each week.
For more information about the rides, visit the Women’s Ride Info Page.
Routes, weather cancellations, and more are communicated on the WRR Google Group.

FLCC Group Gravel Ride
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Location TBA
FLCC gravel rides focus on fun and adventure, exploring gravel roads and trails around Ithaca. A typical ride splits into two groups, one with a relaxed pace and one with a more moderate pace. Rides are no-drop and start at 6pm, weather-permitting. A typical ride is a loop of about 20 miles with about 2,000 feet of climbing. Early-season rides build up to this, while mid-season rides may be longer when the late sunset allows. Start location varies by week and will be announced, along with other details, earlier in the week of the ride on the flcc-gravel@googlegroups.com group. Cancellations will also be communicated via the group. You can sign up for the FLCC Gravel Google Group here.

AIDS Ride for Life
2025-09-06 07:00 - 17:00 | Stewart Park, 1 James L. Gibbs Drive, Ithaca, 14850, United States
Fundraiser ride for the Southern Tier AIDS program. Fully supported with route options ranging from 14 – 101 miles around Cayuga Lake.
More information: http://aidsrideforlife.org/

FLCC Saturday Social Ride
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Location TBA
FLCC is organizing social weekend rides from May—September in 2025 that are largely targeted to intermediate riders with a pace of 12—13 mph. They’re intended to be moderately-paced rides providing exercise, but also an opportunity to meet other local riders and learn new routes. Rides will be 25—35 miles in length and get longer throughout the season. Riders should bring water and helmets, have bikes in good mechanical condition, and be comfortable with group rides on local roads.
Rides will be no-drop, regrouping at the tops of major hills and intersections when the group is spread out. Rides will often include a social stop which will be mentioned in the weekly ride announcement.
The rides will generally be scheduled for Saturday mornings, but rain dates may be Sunday mornings. We may also organize occasional “pop-up rides” on Sundays.
The details on specific rides, routes, and meeting locations will be announced each week through the FLCC Google Group. For more details, contact weekend ride coordinators Doug Dylla (ddylla2010@gmail.com) or Megan Powers (meganthom@gmail.com).

Swandrome 'Cross
2025-09-07 10:00 - 14:00 | NY
Join us on Sunday September 7, 2025 at Swan Cycles (226 Mt Pleasant Rd, Freeville NY) for a fun day of cyclocross.
See bikereg for details: https://www.bikereg.com/swandrome

Tour de Shunk - Road and Gravel
2025-09-14 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
The Tour de Shunk offers challenging and scenic routes on mostly traffic-free roads in Sullivan and Bradford counties in northeast PA, with a wonderful spaghetti dinner included afterward. It has grown over its 26 years to include now three gravel routes, up to 74 miles long – and paved routes of ~25, 50, 75 and 100+ miles. There’s also a Youth / Intro to Gravel ride of about 10 miles on an old railroad grade in PA State Game Lands. The two longer gravel routes include SGL and Loyalsock State Forest roads. Seven routes to choose from total, something for everyone. All routes start from from Rocky’s Bike Shop, Monroeton, PA 18832. T-shirt included, and rider support, food and drink provided along the way. All proceeds support Big Brothers Big Sisters. FLCC is not affiliated with this event. Visit BikeReg (road – https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-shunk-road-ride or gravel – https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-shunk-gravel) or BBBS (https://www.bbbsnepa.com/tour-de-shunk/).

SSIC Cameron Crusher Gravel Race
2025-10-05 09:00 - 16:00 | NY
The Cameron Crusher is the final gravel endurance event of the SSIC Gravel Series in Steuben County. The course consists of primarily gravel/dirt/seasonal roads with paved connectors. There is A LOT of climbing so bring your legs. We want to get you out there for a great time on what we believe to be a great course! The course will be open and traffic will be on the roads, so please obey all traffic signs and rules of the road. There are some steep downhills and some challenging uphills. Be prepared to come to a complete stop for any traffic. You will be timed over 5 segments within the 50+ mile course. These segments will consist of 2 climbs, 2 descents and 1 longer endurance piece. YOU WILL NOT BE TIMED FOR OVERALL COURSE.
Please reach out with any questions you may have. Gravel bikes recommended. Mountain bikes are capable. NO ROAD BIKES.
Registration and more information: https://www.bikereg.com/cameron-crusher

Halloween Classic CX 2025
2025-10-25 09:00 - 14:00 | 271 Aiken Rd, 271 Aiken Road, Trumansburg, NY, 14886, United States
4th annual Halloween Classic Cyclocross Race / Party. From the organizers: “We are hosting our Fourth Annual Halloween Bike race. This is cyclocross format but is very friendly to all rider levels, a for fun race in costume!! There will be a kids race, food truck, cider and donuts, a dj, and much more! It’s been a great way to connect with the community and get together before the holiday season and winter months begin. Spread the word and hope to see you all there this year!”
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halloween_classic_cxparty
BikeReg: https://www.bikereg.com/halloween-classic-cx

Dansville Dangler Gravel/Dirt Time Trial
2026-04-19 10:00 - 15:00 | NY
The Dansville Dangler is the first gravel endurance event of the SSIC Gravel Series in Steuben County. Think of it as an early spring kick in the ass! The course consists of primarily gravel/dirt/seasonal roads with paved connectors. Youll be on a 16 mile Dirt Time Trial! The course will be open and traffic will be on the roads, so please obey all traffic signs and rules of the road. There are some steep downhills and some challenging uphills. Be prepared to come to a complete stop for any traffic. You will be timed over a 16 mile course with1600′.
Gravel bikes recommended. Mountain bikes are capable. NO ROAD BIKES.
Course Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45874042

Bikes, Trails, and Tales: FLCC Early-Season Get-Together
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Cinemapolis, 120 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
It’s back for a second year!
Special Announcement — Let’s share our passion for cycling with each other, in the early season, during this special event. This is an opportunity to meet and network with like-minded cyclists from across our region.
Bikes, Trails, and Tales: FLCC Early-Season Get-Together
What: Bike Trips, Bike Tours, and Bikepacking Adventures. An afternoon of short slideshows presented by FLCC members, other bike club members, independent cyclists, and supporters. Free and open to the public.
Where: Cinemapolis Theater, 120 East Green St, in downtown Ithaca.
When: Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3:00-5:00 PM.
Program: A series of 10 presentations of 10 minutes each, with 10 slides narrated by a cyclist who participated in an exciting bike trip, bike tour, or bikepacking adventure in the Finger Lakes Region or anywhere in the USA or the world! Would *you* like to be one of the presenters? (See Callout for Presenters, below).
Food: Snacks will be available for purchase from the theater concession stand.
RSVP: Appreciated, but not required. For our planning purposes please email info@bikethefingerlakes.org with the number of people who are likely to attend.
Callout for Presenters: Did you participate in an exciting multiday bike trip, bike tour, or bikepacking adventure sometime in the past few years? Do you have 10 favorite photos and stories that you’d like to present on April 19? If so, send an email to Steve sp35@cornell.edu for further details. Note: Please contact Steve as soon as possible to coordinate any candidate presentations, since there are only 10 slots available for presentations at this event. Thanks!

Finger Lakes Freshet
2026-05-02 | NY
The Finger Lakes Freshet returns for a second year!
This is a casual, unofficial, unsanctioned, and unsupported gravel bikepacking ride starting and ending in Stewart Park, Ithaca, NY, homeland of the Gayogohó:no people. Routes will follow gravel roads as much as possible. This will be a self-supported ride following the ethics of other bikepacking events like The Adirondack Trail Ride, Vermont Super 8, Catskill Bikepacking Route, or the Tour Divide – meaning it’s an unmarked route, with no sag wagon, no planned feed stations, etc, but you can utilize any publicly available services. One difference from other events is that we are encouraging (but not requiring) riders to go slow and ride together in groups. Riders of all three route options may elect to camp together the first night (about halfway through the short route or about 60-70 miles in for the other routes) in a private group campsite.
58, 158, and 500 mile route options

FLCC Annual Meeting
2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Hopshire, 1771 Dryden Rd, Freeville, NY, 13068, United States

Hollenbecks Road Race
2026-05-17 08:00 - 14:00 | Hollenbeck’s Cider Mill, 1265 NY-392, Cortland, NY, 13045, United States
Join us Sunday, May 17th for the 45th edition of the Hollenbeck’s Spring Classic Road Race! This citizen’s race is the longest held road cycling event in NYS! Be a part of the tradition in either the 22- or 44-mile race. Complimentary Hollenbeck’s cookies to all racers and volunteers.
https://www.bikereg.com/hollenbecks-spring-classic-road-race

Dirty Hector Gravel Race
2026-05-24 11:00 - 15:00 | NY
The Dirty Hector race course winds its way through, around, up, down, and across the best trails, cow fields, creeks, mud, forests, dirt, and gravel roads that Hector and the Finger Lakes National Forest have to offer.
The roughly 40 mile race with about 3500′ of elevation gain will start and finish at Silver Queen Farm.

Keuka Lake Gravel Classic
2026-06-07 11:00 - 17:00 | NY
Presented by Steuben Brewing Company, the Keuka Lake Gravel Classic will host hundreds of riders from all over the country as they traverse the challenging and scenic dirt roads of the Finger Lakes beer and wine country.
The KLGC offers three course distances (18, 30, and 55 miles) that will feature vistas and vineyards, soul-crushing climbs and gnarly descents. The routes offer fast hard racing for traditional elite and masters racers and exciting challenges for granfondo riders and new cyclists alike.
Following the races, all riders are invited to celebrate at our after party featuring prizes, music, food, and the region’s finest craft beverages at Steuben Brewing Company.

Birdseye Brawler Gravel Endurance Race
2026-06-14 10:00 - 15:00 | NY
The Birdseye Brawler is the Second gravel endurance event of the SSIC Gravel Series in Steuben County. The course consists of primarily gravel/dirt/seasonal roads with paved connectors. There is a bit of climbing so bring your legs. We want to get you out there for a great time on what we believe to be a great course! The course will be open and traffic will be on the roads, so please obey all traffic signs and rules of the road. There are some steep downhills and some challenging uphills. Be prepared to come to a complete stop for any traffic. You will be timed over 5 segments within the 40 mile course and 4200’+. These segments will consist of climbs, descents and longer endurance piece. YOU WILL NOT BE TIMED FOR OVERALL COURSE.
Gravel bikes recommended. Mountain bikes are capable. NO ROAD BIKES.

Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder
2026-08-22 11:00 - 17:00 | NY
This is a ride, not a race. 15 mile and 45 mile options, Garrattsville NY

AIDS Ride for Life
2026-09-19 07:00 - 17:00 | Stewart Park, 1 James L. Gibbs Drive, Ithaca, 14850, United States
Fundraiser ride for the Southern Tier AIDS program. Fully supported with route options ranging from 14 – 101 miles around Cayuga Lake. Registration opens April 1 2026.
More information: http://aidsrideforlife.org/

Tour de Shunk - Road and Gravel
2026-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
The Tour de Shunk offers challenging and scenic routes on mostly traffic-free roads in Sullivan and Bradford counties in northeast PA, with a wonderful spaghetti dinner included afterward. It has grown over its 27 years to include now three gravel routes, up to 74 miles long – and paved routes of ~25, 50, 75 and 100+ miles. There’s also a Youth / Intro to Gravel ride of about 10 miles on an old railroad grade in PA State Game Lands. The two longer gravel routes include SGL and Loyalsock State Forest roads. Seven routes to choose from total, something for everyone. All routes start from from Rocky’s Bike Shop, Monroeton, PA 18832. T-shirt included, and rider support, food and drink provided along the way. All proceeds support Big Brothers Big Sisters. FLCC is not affiliated with this event. Visit BikeReg (road – https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-shunk-road-ride or gravel – https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-shunk-gravel) or BBBS (https://www.bbbsnepa.com/tour-de-shunk/).

Cameron Crusher Gravel endurance race
2026-10-04 10:00 - 17:00 | NY
The Cameron Crusher is the 3rd and final gravel endurance event of the SSIC Gravel Series in Steuben County. The course consists of primarily gravel/dirt/seasonal roads with paved connectors. There is A LOT of climbing so bring your legs. We want to get you out there for a great time on what we believe to be a great course! The course will be open and traffic will be on the roads, so please obey all traffic signs and rules of the road. There are some steep downhills and some challenging uphills. Be prepared to come to a complete stop for any traffic. You will be timed over 5 segments within the 50+ miles course. These segments will consist of 2 climbs, 2 descents and 1 longer endurance piece. YOU WILL NOT BE TIMED FOR OVERALL COURSE.
Gravel bikes recommended. Mountain bikes are capable. NO ROAD BIKES.
