Photo by John Barnard

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Escape the crowds and cycle with us in our favorite territory: the West Hudson Highlands. It’s time for our 13th Annual Escape New York Century. Enjoy the support and camaraderie of The New York Cycle Club. We have thousands of miles and years of experience cycling in this area, which we want to share with you.

This year proceeds will be donated to Recycle-A-Bicycle a community organization dedicated to bringing cycling to children and youth in the metropolitan area by recycling used and new bikes and teaching riding and mechanical skills.

Whether you enjoy riding at a leisurely pace, or speed along at 22 mph, we have a great ride for you. You and your friends may choose to follow the markers and cue sheet on your own, or you may prefer to join one of our guided groups. And of course, we ride to eat—there are lunch stops and snacks on all three rides.

All rides leave from and return to Manhattan and offer picture-postcard views of the Hudson River and Palisades as you cross the George Washington Bridge to the hidden pleasures of New Jersey and scenic New York State.

Start/finish

All rides start and finish at Sakura Park, located at 122nd Street and Riverside Drive (opposite the East side of Grant’s Tomb, 125 Street stop on the 1 and 9 subway), Manhattan. See Routes for start times. We ride rain or shine!

And don’t forget to join us at the finish in Sakura Park for your commemorative souvenir (subject to availability—limited to the first 400 registrants) and goodies!

Entry fee

$30 until September 29th, $35 thereafter. Preregister to save money!

Routes

Choose from three clearly marked Escape New York options:

1. 7:30 am: Century Challenge, 100 miles. A rolling Full Century through beautiful Bergen and Rockland counties. Sumptuous picnic lunch provided in scenic Rockland Lake State Park. Guided rides will be available such as A22, A20, A17/18, B17 and a fixed gear and single speed A19.

2. 8:00 am: Rockland Roll, 62 miles. The Metric Century rambles on lightly trafficked roads to scenic Rockland Lake State Park where a sumptuous picnic lunch is provided. Guided rides will be available, such as A19, B17, B16, B15 and C14.

3. 9:00 am: Piermont Pleasures A Half Century, with a lunch stop in the charming and historic village of Piermont on the Hudson. Guided rides will be available, such as B17, B15, C13/14 and C12.

All routes start just East of Grant’s Tomb (Sakura Park, Riverside Drive & 122nd Street). Cue sheets will be available at the start. Please obey the laws of the communities you ride through: Bergen County, NJ asks that you ride single file; Rockland County requires cyclists to wear helmets.

Registration

Registration is closed for 2007. Come back later for the 2008 edition!

ENY Sponsors

The New York Cycle Club wishes to thank our generous Escape New York Sponsors! Who are they? To find out please click here.

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