PICC Events

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Wednesday Night Training Rides

These popular rides began for this year in the spring, and you are invited to join us on the Wednesday evening rides. Remember though these are self supported, show and go group rides for 2009. Permission has been granted to meet and park at Edinboro University Sox Harrison Stadium visitors parking lot (Perry Lane first lot past the Tennis Courts) for the rides starting at 6:00 PM sharp. We will have A (advanced) through D (novice) rides as in the past if enough ride leaders are available. We are permitted to use McComb Fieldhouse for restroom/changing but no other buildings are to be entered and we are asked to stay clear of any campus activities that may be occurring. Since we cannot rely on any shop to fix our bikes or rescue us, you should have tools and supplies for basic repairs and cell phones for emergencies. Ride leaders will be recruited each week to take each group out and get them safely back- no one will be dropped, but attempt to judge your ability and group pace. Volunteers for group leaders will be recruited just before the ride, if no one else has volunteered or able to lead on any given Wednesday. Occasionally, the A and B rides are going to be Team Training rides with paceline work, sprints, hills, leadouts, threshold intervals or any other devices to further Team racers goals. All riders in addition to Wellness Extension Team will be welcome to participate but they should able to keep up and hang with their corresponding groups pace. If you are unsure of which group most closely matches your ride abilities- ask the ride leaders, first before the ride starts.

If it is raining or looking like a high chance of rain, the ride will be cancelled. The only way the club has as a mechanism for notifying everyone in that ride is cancelled is the Yahoo Groups Messaging (which is available to PICC members only- you are encouraged to join us!) In case of weather and rain some people may inevitably show up and either turn around and head back home or ride on their own. Phone calls on the ride status asking about the weather and status of the ride will not be accepted at this point! Possibly as these ride progress additional means of notification will be available.

All riders are to sign the ride sheet and check in and out before leaving. We can meet at a mutually agreeable local spot for post-ride refueling as we like. We want to get the word out and the location established to see if its to everyone liking.

2009 Spring Training Series Recap

LCB/PICC Spring Training Series Race #1 North East High School- Saturday April 11, 2009, B Race at 10AM, A Race at 11AM On-site registration.
LCB/PICC Spring Training Series Race #2 North East High School- Saturday April 18, 2009, B Race at 10AM, A Race at 11AM On-site registration.
LCB/PICC Spring Training Series Race #3 North East High School- Saturday April 25, B Race at 10AM, A Race at 11AM On-site registration.

May
LCB/PICC Spring Training Series Race #4 Fairview Business Park- Sunday May 3, B Race at 10AM, A Race at 11AM On-site registration.
LCB/PICC Spring Training Series Race #5 Fairview Business Park- Sunday May 10, B Race at 10AM, A Race at 11AM On-site registration.
LCB/PICC Spring Training Series Race #6 North East High School- Sunday May 17- Note the change, B Race at 10AM, A Race at 11AM On-site registration.
Call 814-725-1338 for more info

Bike Around the Bay 2009 Recap

Was held on May 16, 2009 with a 10, 30 or 50 mile rides leaving in the morning. Weather started as partly sunny and warm, then turned to cloudy and full rain for those still out completing their routes in the afternoon.
About 300 riders including children and adults participated in the event
Contact: LEA Earth Force, Pat Lupo OSB, 814-835-8069
Again this year the Presque Isle Cycling Club was a sponsor of this annual event. The 7th annual tour started and finished at the Intermodal Transportation Center at the foot of Holland St just off the Bay Front Parkway. Thanks to those that participated as well as all the volunteers that helped make this happen. Proceeds benefit the efforts of Lake Erie Allegheny Earth Force, a non profit organization that engages young people as active citizens in their communities. For info email

Michelob Ultra Downtown Erie Criterium Recap

This first year event was on Sunday, May 24th, 1st Annual Michelob Ultra Downtown Erie Criterium in Erie, PA. Everyone involved felt that the course was interesting with 6 turns including a S around the Perry Square/North Park Row and a long straight away down East 5th St to the finish line. Schedule for the day included these races:
8:30 Men Cat 4/5
9:10 Women
10:00 Men 3/4
11:15 Charity Race
11:30 Kids parade lap
12:00 Pro/1/2
1:30 PM Kids races start
Kids Safety Rodeo 10 AM 1:30 PM
Please check out Bezza Cycling Promotions or email

Rick Gorzynski Memorial Time Trial Recap

Fathers Day, Sunday, June 21st was the date for this years annual 12.5 mile race of truth. The weather cooperated with another nice Sunday morning for all the riders. Not much wind and pleasant temperatures. Over 130 riders managed to compete for the cash prize monies on the traditional course of beautiful Presque Isle State Park. The results are available in Acrobat reader format on the top right hand column of results.
Thanks also has to go out to the committee- Chairman, Chris Lamb and all the volunteers that made this happen.
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Other sponsors for this year include:
HyTech Industries
Creative Imprints
Competitive Gear
Lake Country Bike
Tim Hortons Restaurant

Tour de West County 2009 Recap

The 5th annual Tour de West County was again a major undertaking. It was held this year on Saturday, July 25th out at Fairview's Pleasant Ridge Park. Approximately 180 riders participated in one of the 3 different tour routes. The weather held off and the continued growth of this event included some bicycle polo and a cyclecross ride through the Park trails. The ride volunteers again made it a smoothly run event with the popular Family Expo offering various entertainment, post ride as well as a great picnic. The total monies raised from the donations and silent auction are up over $20,000 and still being finalized but looks like it will excede previous totals. Visit the Tour de West County and Expo info page for more details on the 2009 activities and donors listing for many of the popular silent auction bid merchandise.

Wine Country Classic Race 2009 - Recap

The Wine Country was held Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th. It was a warm summer weekend of racing that also has a series of crashes on the Sunday road race. Fortunately the club and team members are on the mend and recovering. Vehicles turning left into the path of cycle racers heading down hill at 35 miles per hour could be a disaster. Visit the Lake Country Bike page for report on the full weekend of racing (3 events Time Trial, Criterium and Road Race) results.

Ride for the Refuge 2009 Recap

Again this year this ride featured two starting locations to choose from and was held on Labor Day Monday, September 7th

East- SHADES BEACH- started and finished at Shades Beach Park, 7000 East Lake Rd. (Rt. 5) DISTANCES: 25 km - Predominately flat and fun for all ages, 50 km - Slightly hillier with scenic views of Lake Erie, 100 km - A more challenging ride (Beautiful scenery, bigger hills), 50 mi Our famous Flat Fifty.

West - ALBION Borough Park (FAIR GROUNDS) started and finished at Albion Borough Park, North Main St. off Route 6N in Albion. DISTANCES: 25 km Flat to rolling terrain through countryside surrounding Conneaut Creek, 50 km Rolling terrain with one challenging climb through scenic Amish farms, 100 km - More Amish country with more hills and more fun, Children's Riding Area - laps on 1/3 mile loop for all ages- these rides stayed drier with the weather just being overcast and did not have any rain on the routes.

Well stocked snack/water stops along the routes, allowed participants to fuel up and complete the routes. This ride was not a race and was open to all interested cyclists. The largest number of participants ever 260 with a growing 80 riders at the West County location made for a successful day with over $13,0000 dollars collected or pledged to The Refuge, assisting their budget at a critial time when Harrisburg and the State government having failed them. As always the Fabulous Rider Picnic awaited at the end and was stocked with plenty of delicious dishes and food. Visit their Web Site Erie Methodist Alliance Web Site

Local non-PICC Cycling events:

The Presque Isle Cycling Club is not involved organizing, or sponsoring some of the following events, these are posted solely for your reference. Contact the sponsoring organizations listed for additional details or questions.

09 Spring Time Trial- Sponsored by Iroquois School Foundation- was completed on Sunday April 26th results are available at -Iroquois School District Time Trial

09 MS Bike Tour- Bike MS Escape to the Lake is an 150 km, 2 day tour- Erie to Edinboro to Conneaut, Oh. Saturday-Sunday, June 6th and 7th. Erie: NEW AND IMPROVED ROUTE & OVERNIGHT LOCATION!
Bike MS: Escape to the Lake (Erie) will had a new starting location that started and finished at Edinboro University for day one this year!
Significant time and work was done to improve this years route and ensure the safety of our riders. This was a fully supported 75 mile route with SAG vehicles, fully stocked rest stops, and bike mechanics. With our first-class support, you pedal - and we take care of the rest!
For the second day, cyclists headed to Conneaut, OH to complete the 150 mile journey on the Shores of Lake Erie with a full buffet and entertainment.
For more information on donations, etc. visit our website MS 150 Escape to the Lake

09 Highmark Quad Time Trial Bike Race Edinboro University, Saturday, July 11th, Contact the Erie YMCA for details or visit Highmark Quad Games

Tour de Bemus- This is a 2 day event with the road race on the first day, Saturday, July 25th and the 2nd day, Sunday July 26th is the Upper Lake Tour. This is sponsored by Hollyloft Ski &: Bike Shop of Jamestown, NY and you can find details and application on Hollyloft Ski & Bike Event Page

09 Presque Isle Fall Time Trial- Sponsored by Iroquois School District Foundation- was held on Sunday, September 20th with a perfect day for the event. -Iroquois School District Time Trial is the official web site werer the latest final results can be obtained. '09 Iroquois Presque Isle Time Trial Overall Results and '09 Iroquois Presque Isle Time Trial Class Results for download of preliminary results.

09 MS Bike - Cook Forest River Ride The ride is September 26th 2009. The Cook Forest River Ride is a one-day bike ride that takes cyclists on a gently rolling route along the Clarion River. It's a fun, fitness filled day for cyclists of all levels. This year, there are two route options: 35 miles for beginners and a more challenging 60 mile option for the avid cyclists. You decide! This is a fully supported ride. There are rest stops with snacks and water and a festive lunch to celebrate your finish. We provide traffic control at intersections and have HAM Radio Operators along the route to maintain communication lines. Raise $50 or more and you become eligible for prizes and awards! You can register as an individual or get three other friends/family together and register as a team. As an extra incentive, all team captains with 4 or more total teammates will receive a special prize! All cyclists must register with a $25 non-refundable registration fee and must commit to raising the minimum pledge of $50. You will receive snacks at the fully stocked rest stops along the course, and lunch at the finish line, and an event shirt.
For more information on donations, etc visit our website MS Cook Forest River Ride

Events Results:

• '09 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial- Overall Results in Acrobat Reader
• '09 Overall Results
• '09 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial- Class Results in Acrobat Reader
• '09 Results by Class
• '09 Spring Training Series Weekly Results
• '09 Spring Training Results


• '08 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial- Overall Results
• '08 Overall Results
• '08 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial - Class listing
• '08 Results by Class
• '08 Spring Training Series
• Final Results
• '08 Spring Training Spreadsheet


• '07 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial - Overall Results
• '07 Overall Results
• '07 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial - Class listing
• '07 Results by Class
• '07 Spring Training Series Final Results
• '07 Spring Training Spreadsheet

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