Early Bird Registrants: First 800 to register each receive a custom pair of Escape New York wool cycling socks or a Jack Spade musette bag made just for ENY!!
Escape New York
On Saturday, September 25, 2010, escape the crowds and ride out of Manhattan into our favorite cycling territory - the beautiful West Hudson Highlands!
Enjoy the hospitality of New York Cycle Club as we go all out to deliver a food-filled, fun-filled and fabulous day of riding to all our friends in the cycling community.
Choose one of three scenic well-marked routes of 50, 65 or 100 miles, all beginning and ending at Sakura Park in Manhattan. All offer picture-postcard views of the Hudson River and Palisades as you cross the George Washington Bridge and ride the serene roads of Bergen and Rockland Counties.With City Bakery muffins and scones at the start, well-stocked refueling stops on all routes and New York’s best hero sandwiches at the finish, we’ll keep you well nourished, whichever route you choose.
Reward yourself at the Sakura Park finish with a delicious Manganaros hero sandwich and sample tasty products from Gelato Giuliana, Popchips, Cabot’s Cheese, Siggi’s Yogurt, Fuze and Farmland Dairies. (all included!) NYC Water is the Official Water of Escape New York! Naturally!
While you eat, feast your eyes on the cool custom bike frames from Johnny Coast, Fast Boy Cyles and Bamboo Bike Studio — all handcrafted right here in New York City!
And, of course, there's the Escape New York Raffle where the grand prize winner will receive an amazing VBT Bicycling Vacations “Tour of Tuscany”!
Here’s what you need to know:
Date: Saturday, September 25th
Routes: Choose from three clearly marked Escape New York options. Cue sheets will be available at the start.
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7:00 am: Century Challenge, 100 miles. A rolling full century through beautiful Bergen and Rockland counties. Route and Elevation Profile
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8:00 am: RocklandRoll, 65 miles. Ramble on lightly trafficked roads to scenic Rockland Lake State Park. Route and Elevation Profile
- 9:00 am: Piermont Pleasures, 50 miles. A half-century to the charming and historic village of Piermont on the Hudson. Route and Elevation Profile
Limited SAG support will be available on all routes with an emergency phone number provided on your cue sheet.
Helmets are required.
All rides start and finish at Sakura Park, located just north of 122nd Street and Riverside Drive, on the east side of Grant’s Tomb, near the 125th Street stop on the 1 and 9 subway, Manhattan. Google Map of Sakura Park area.
We ride rain or shine!
No refunds.
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$35 until midnight September 11th
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$45 until midnight September 21st
- $55 after September 21st – cash only at Sakura
Tandem teams must register as separate riders.
The New York Cycle Club reserves the right to limit day-of registrations based on early registrations.
The ENY raffle includes an incredible array of prizes. All registrants are eligible.
Grand Prize: Win a VBT Bicycling Vacations “Tour of the Tuscan Coast”
It’s no wonder that the Tuscan Coast bicycling vacation is VBT’s most popular tour! On Italy’s Etruscan Coast, you can sunbathe beside turquoise waters in a seaside village crowned by a medieval castle, sample fresh-pressed olive oil at a family-run mill or discover the joys of thalasso therapy at your world class spa resort on the coast. You will also enjoy the finest regional cuisine, including fresh fish, wild boar, and local wine and vegetable grown on the property of the agriturismo farms where you will stay. And here’s a great plus: airfare from New York City is included!
Other fabulous raffle prizes include:
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AND MORE!
This year’s Escape New York classic wool jersey is a must-have. Sleekly designed and made of a high quality, ‘no scratch, no sniff’ wool from Earth, Wind and Rider, ENY’s jersey will be one you reach for again and again.
Read “A Case for Wool” where you will also find sizing information.
Limited sizes available.
Price: $125. Order on active.com.
This year’s ride profits benefit both Recycle-A-Bicycle, a youth training and environmental education initiative, and Transportation Alternatives, advocates for non-polluting, quiet, city-friendly travel.
What if it rains?
- We ride rain or shine.
Where can I park my car?
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On Riverside Drive north of Sakura Park. Map
Proceed north on Riverside Drive past Sakura Park with Grant’s Tomb on your left. There will be ample parking as you hit the long overpass that runs above 125th Street.
What time does the ride start?
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Sign-in for the century opens at 7am. Riders must depart by 8am.
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Sign-in for the 65-miler opens at 8am. Riders depart by 9am.
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Sign-in for the 50-miler opens at 9am. Riders depart by 10am.
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The sign-in/registration area closes at 10am.
What do I need to bring?
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A helmet. a spare tube, tire irons, a portable pump, sunscreen, 2 water bottles.
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A lightweight windbreaker that stuffs into a pocket is always good to have.
When will we receive ride material?
- Look for an email with all ride day details on September 22.
Do we need to bring our own snacks or other food?
- No! On route we will provide peanut butter and jelly on the world’s best bagels (H & H), as well as fruit, cookies, salty snacks, water and energy drinks. Delicious sandwiches will be waiting for you at the finish.
Are there hills?
- The three routes are not flat! Be prepared for some climbing; 1,900′ vertical on the 50-mile route; 2,800′ on the 65-mile route; and 5,000′ on the century. Choose your route accordingly and be sure to leave time on the back end to linger at our festive finish! The routes close at 6pm.
I’m a slower rider. Should I attempt the century?
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The century is a challenge with plenty of hills! Ambitious slower riders must check-in at 7 am. You need to keep moving. A rider who averages 11mph rolling speed between rest stops can afford only 10 minutes at check-in and rest stops. That's not much!
- If in doubt, opt for the metric century (65 miles) … a beautiful route with its own challenges. Doing so will leave you time to enjoy the festivities back at the finish.
I’m a newer rider. Should I attempt the 50?
- If you have previously done 35 miles with some uphill, then you should be able to handle the 50 miler if you take your time and take it easy.
Will directions be provided and will there be leaders or guides?
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Cue sheets with distances and all turns will be available at the start. All routes will be well marked, but it's advisable to carry a cue sheet in case you miss a turn.
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There are no formally led groups. Grab a cue sheet, some friends and head out together!
- Our competent marshals ride the 50- and 65-mile routes and will gladly answer your questions.
Is there a place to stash my belongings at the start?
- No.
What if I can’t finish?
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It’s the responsibility of each rider to be sure he or she is fit enough to finish Escape New York. The best way to prevent problems is to prepare ahead of time by training and also picking the route that is right for you! (50, 65 or 100 miles). The routes are by no means flat! Be prepared for some hills.
- If you have serious mechanical or health problems, a SAG vehicle will be availableto help. An emergency phone number will be printed on all cue sheets.
Are there refunds if I change my mind?
- Sorry, there are no refunds once you’ve signed up.
I’m flying in from out of town for the ride. Can I rent a road bike?
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Yes. Bike and Roll has the largest fleet of rental bikes in the city, including lightweight road bikes. 212-260-0400
This is the day NYCC members hang up their cleats and throw a party the cycling community will remember!
Mark routes, help at registration, run a rest stop and generally show off what New York Cycle Club hospitality is all about. email us at: enyinfo@nycc.org
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Here’s What Exuberant Riders Said About ENY ’09
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Thank you NYCC! I had an amazing time … you guys are the best! Free gelato and coconut water? What a fantastic day.
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Best and most challenging ride I’ve done. Great weather, great course, great food, great people.
- This ride has now been added to my list of “Things I must do every year!”
