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2012 Regional Ride and Race Calendar

2012 Calendar is getting updated events regularly, You can view local area riding and racing oportunities online at our new Web Calendar

Updates will be available as the season progresses. Please contact the organizers of any non club events via the links provided in the descriptions to verify event details and accuracy of the scheduled information. If you have additional events or are an event organizer in the Western PA, Northeastern Ohio, and Western NY area then you can submit them via the Web Calendar or email to us.

Spring Training Series 2012- USA Cycling

The 12th Annual 2012 Presque Isle Cycling Club Spring Training Series race dates for this year are Sunday, April 1st, April 15th, April 22nd all in North East, April 29th started back at the Fairview Business Park West- Klier Rd. course that has been a mainstay of this race series over the years. The series continues Sunday, May 13th and Sunday May 20th both also in Fairview. The awards for the event are still to be determined but probably will follow the last race of the event. The final standings and placings are available to the right in the results. Again this year the North East Course was around the Burch Farms loop. See a Google map of the route view it here. The North East Loop consists of a 3.7 mile course starting on Moorheadville Rd, north to West Law Rd, east to Brickyard Rd, south to Sidehill Rd, and returing to the start/finish line on Moorheadville again.

Also again for this year we are using the on line registration through the USA Cycling Web site.

April
PICC Spring Training Series Race #1 North East - First race of the series start date: Sunday, April 1, 2012, A Race at 9:30AM, Women at 9:31AM, and B Race at 10:45AM. Completed!
PICC Spring Training Series Race #2 North East- Sunday, April 15, 2012, A Race at 9:30AM, Women at 9:31AM, and B Race at 10:45AM. Completed!
PICC Spring Training Series Race #3 North East- Sunday, April 22, 2012, A Race at 9:30AM, Women at 9:31AM, and B Race at 10:45AM. Completed!
PICC Spring Training Series Race #4 Moves to Fairview Fairview Business Park West- Sunday, April 29, 2012, A Race at 9:30AM, Women at 9:31AM, and B Race at 10:45AM. Completed!

May

First Sunday of May everyone is encouraged to go and support the Iroquois Spring Time Trial

PICC Spring Training Series Race #5 Fairview Business Park- Sunday, May 13, 2012, A Race at 9:30AM, Women at 9:31AM, and B Race at 10:45AM. Completed!
PICC Spring Training Series Race #6 Fairview Business Park- Sunday, May 20, 2012, A Race at 9:30AM, Women at 9:31AM, and B Race at 10:45AM.

On-site registration opens an hour before the start of the race and closed 20 minutes before the start time.

The Flyer is now available with more details. You can download it here Race Flyer

USA Cycling- PICC Training Series Registration.  This race is held under USA Cycling permit 2012-1190.

For the points series, as in past years, the best 5 of 6 races are counted for the series (ie you could drop 1 weeks race). If there is a tie, then the tiebreaker will be the sixth week points. If there still is a tie then the prime points will be removed and points recalculated between those racers. Awards TBA after the race. Thanks go out to all the racers that travel to support our event, the Teams that participate and put it on their schedules, and of course the race series could not happen without all of the volunteers, road marshals, registration persons, and the club members that provide support of the event.

Wednesday Night Training Rides 2012- Spring

These popular rides have started up again in mid March for 2012 season at the same the starting point of past years- Edinboro University parking lot off of Perry Lane near the Athletic Facilities and Sox Harrison Stadium. The ride is always weather permitting- and you are invited to join us on any of the rides. Remember though these are self supported, show and go group rides again for our 2012 season. Since we cannot rely on any support vehicle for repairs or rescue, 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 a 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 group's 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 ways the club have as a mechanism for notifying everyone of last minute changes if a ride is cancelled is the Yahoo Groups Messaging (which is available to PICC members only- you are encouraged to join us!) or become a fan of our club's Facebook page. 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.

All riders are to sign the ride sheet and check in and out before leaving. We may have some post-ride refueling with pizza or just some snacks, or elect to go to one of the local establishments.

Bike Around the Bay 2012

This year's edition is on Saturday, May 19, 2012 and again will feature a choice of 10, 30 or 50 mile tours. Everyone starts and finishes at the Intermodal Transportation Center at the foot of Holland St., just off the Bay Front Parkway. There is a picnic lunch provided after the event.
Many riders of all ages as always were encouraged to participate in the event, including children and adults to support the environmental causes.
Contact: Environment Erie, Pat Lupo OSB, 814-835-8069 Environment Erie
The Presque Isle Cycling Club has been a sponsor of this annual event. Questions you can email

Rick Gorzynski Memorial Time Trial 2012

Again calling all the racers on Fathers Day, Sunday, June 17th, 2012. Going out for a "spin" (as fast as you can) around the Peninsula is always a great start to Fathers Day for our annual 12.5 mile race of truth. The race will again be held on the traditional course of beautiful Presque Isle State Park. First rider tentatively off at 8:00 AM. The final results of prior years races are available in the right hand column of this page.
Thanks to all the riders that come out and supported our event. The committee would like to also thank all the volunteers that assisted in the various areas, such as road marshals, registration, start area, etc. bringing off a safe and successful race for another year.

Email contact for more information:

Support our Sponsors including:
Major Sponsors of this years race include:

Creative Imprints
Tim Hortons Restaurant

Tour de West County 2012

The 2012 edition will be held on Saturday, July 21st. The King of the Mountain, was new for 2011- a timing of the fastest rider up Gudgeonville hill.

The 7th annual Tour de West County in 2011 had well over 200 riders particpant in another major undertaking of this event for the Committee of volunteers and Emergycare staff involved. Funds contributed from the day's activities benefited the Emergycare and a portion of the event went to Lance Armstrong Foundation and cancer causes. The venue again was at Fairview's Pleasant Ridge Park. The routes included a short family friendly tour, 25 miles or 50 mile routes. The Family Expo offered various entertainment, as well as a picnic for all the Tour participants after their return from the ride. The total monies raised from the past donations and silent auction are approaching up over $100,000 for all the years. Visit the Tour de West County and Expo info page for more details on this past years event.

Ride for the Refuge 2012

The ride features two starting locations to choose from on Labor Day Monday, September 3rd, 2012

East- SHADES BEACH- start and finish 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) start and finish 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-

As always there are well stocked snack/water stops along the routes, participants fuel up on great cookies, fruit and complete their routes. The ride is open to all interested cyclists. Again a large number of participants of approximately 300 riders between the 2 starting locations made for a successful day event last year with hopefully this year surpassing the previous high annual total of about $17,0000 dollars collected or pledged to The Refuge, assisting their budget at a critial time in todays economy. As always their Fabulous Rider Picnic awaits the all the finishers 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.

2012 Gears to Beers Bicycle Tour: 25 and 50 mi. courses. Ride begins at 2 locations this year depending on the distance more information at WQLN both with Sprague Farm and Brew Works. Visit their Web Site WQLN Web Site Completed.

2011 Pedal for the Planet Duathlon- Saturday, May 7th, 2011 Distance: 5k Run, 20K Bike, 5K run Location: Presque Isle State Park Pedal for the Planet Duathlon or email Completed.

2012 Spring Time Trial- Sponsored by Iroquois School Foundation- on Sunday May 6th, 2012 Contact the Foundation at Iroquois School District Foundation
Results are available at Time Trial Results

2012 Tour de Russell - Saturday May 26, 2012 tentative date in conjunction with the Russell Jubilee in the village of Russell, Pa
4 laps for citizen classes and 7 laps for Elite riders of a 4.5 mile
circuit course which includes rolling hills through the village of Russell and farmlands surrounding. Warren Adventures Web Site

2012 MS Bike Tour- Bike MS Escape to the Lake was an 150 km, 2 day tour- Erie to Edinboro to Conneaut, Oh. Saturday-Sunday, June 9th and 10th. Erie: NEW AND IMPROVED ROUTE & OVERNIGHT LOCATION!
Bike MS: Escape to the Lake (Erie) started and finished again at Edinboro University for day one this year!
This is 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 Completed.

2012 Tour of Mercer- Saturday, June 16th, 2012 tentatively. Tours of various lengths from 15 to 100 miles supporting the Mercer County Trails Association. Mercer County Trails.

2012 Ride For Roswell- Saturday, June 23rd tentatively is an annual cycling celebration of community support for Roswell Park Cancer Institute and its core mission to understand, prevent and cure cancer. The Ride offers eight distances to choose from and open to any level of rider. Either choose a traditional route that starts from UB North campus -- the 100, 62.5, 44, 30, 20, 8, or 3-mile routes -- or join the Extra Mile Club Peloton: only 12-miles from Roswell Park to UB. If you can't ride that day or want to simply fundraise and join us at the picnic, become a virtual rider. For more information on The Ride For Roswell visit Ride For Roswell, or call 716-THE-RIDE (843-7433).

2012 Highmark Quad Time Trial Bike Race Edinboro University, on Saturday, July 14th, 2012, Contact the Erie YMCA for details or visit Highmark Quad Games

2012 Kinzua Classic August 14, 2012 tentatively Kinzua Classic Web Site

2012 Tour of the Finger Lakes- Erie County YMCA Bike Tour for Strong Kids- Week long fully supported tour of Western New York and the Finger Lakes Region. Dates TBA.

2012 Tour de Tamarack Race Meadville, PA, on Sunday, September 2nd, 2012. Race involves a 20, 30 or 40 miles consisting of loops around the Tamarack Lake, depending on category. Contact the event organizers of visit their web site Tour de Tamarack for more information and details.

2012 Presque Isle Fall Time Trial- Sponsored by Iroquois School District Foundation- on Sunday, September 9th tentatively the second of the 2012 Foundation Race events. -Iroquois School District or Iroquois School District Events for questions on the results or the event.

2012 Tour Across Pennsylvania Erie County YMCA Bike Tour for Strong Kids- Week long tour of Pennsylvania September 16-22nd , 2012 tentatively. For additional details on this YMCA tour contact Craig Latimer at the YMCA or

2012 MS Bike - Cook Forest River Ride The ride is held Saturday, September 22nd. The Cook Forest River Ride as 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. For more information, etc visit our website MS Cook Forest River Ride

2012 Pedal the Lakes Greenville, PA, Saturday, October 6th, 2012 tentatively. This tour benefits the Mercer County Trail Association. Tour lengths of 10, 30, 65 and 100 miles will be available. Details are available at the Trails web site Mercer County Trails. Application is available here '11 Pedal the Lakes Application

Gran Fondo of the Alleghenies - October 7, 2012 tentatively includes 30, 60 and 100 mile routes through the Allegheny National Forest starting and ending in Sheffield, PA Details and application at Warren Adventures Web Site

Events Results:

• '12 Spring Training Series Week 5 Race
• '12 STS Week 5 Results by Class


• '12 Spring Training Series Week 4 Race
• '12 STS Week 4 Results by Class


• '12 Spring Training Series Week 3 Race
• '12 STS Week 3 Results by Class


• '12 Spring Training Series Week 2 Race
• '12 STS Week 2 Results by Class


• '12 Spring Training Series Week 1 Race
• '12 STS Week 1 Results by Class


• '11 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial- Overall Results in Acrobat Reader
• '11 Overall Results
• '11 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial- Class Results in Acrobat Reader
• '11 Results by Class
• '11 Spring Training Series Overall Series Race Results
• '11 Spring Training Series Results Master
• '11 Combined Cold Cup Race Overall Final Results by Class
• '11 Spring Training Series Week 6 Race
• '11 Top 10 Results by Class
• '11 Spring Training Series Week 5 Race
• '11 Top 10 Results by Class
• '11 Spring Training Series Week 4 Race
• '11 Top 10 Results by Class
• '11 Spring Training Series Week 3 Race
• '11 Top 10 Results by Class
• '11 Spring Training Series Week 2 Race
• '11 Top 10 Results by Class
• '11 Spring Training Series Week 1 Race
• '11 Top 10 Results by Class
• '10 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial- Overall Results in Acrobat Reader
• '10 Overall Results
• '10 Rick Gorzynski Time Trial- Class Results in Acrobat Reader
• '10 Results by Class
• '10 Spring Training Series Overall Series Race
• '10 Spring Training 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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