2024-11-20 08:34:24

the Goodwins

updated 2016-08-04

Finger Lakes Tour de Cure 2016
Training Routes

Some of the links below point to RidewithGPS, with printable maps, cue sheets, GPX for GPS receivers.

Safety is important for any ride. The ADA has safety information. And wear a helmet. Helmets are required on the TdC. And watch for traffic.

• Local Routes – There will be some organized team rides, probably on these routes, for those looking to ride with someone. Likely days will be Saturdays or Sundays, once the weather is more reasonable.
Check back here for schedule and watch emails.
• 35 mile – Starts and ends in Hickories Park, Day Hollow to Endicott, NY 434 to Owego – Ability to ride this with 3 reststops (12 min each) indicates ability to ride 35 mile route with confidence. – video
• 35 mile – Starts and ends LM flagpole, very similar to above (12 min each) indicates ability to ride 35 mile route with confidence.
• 65 mile – to Dorchester Park, Day Hollow to NY 26, back same route – Ability to ride this with 6 reststops (12 min each) indicates ability to ride 65 mile route with high confidence.
• 65 mile – to Chenango Valley State Park, Day Hollow to Smith Hill Rd to NY 12, back Otsinengo Park to NY 434 – Ability to ride this with 6 reststops (12 min each) indicates ability to ride 65 mile route with high confidence. This passes the old lock on the Chenango Canal. I have not scouted this route as a final yet. This has travel on NY 11 & 12, which can be busy, but there is shoulder. Restrooms at CVSP are at southern end, adding about 5 mi total along the old tow path. We can stop along the way at stores for refreshments, water and restrooms. Otsinengo Park has restrooms & water. Vestal Rail Trail has restrooms.
• Other Local Routes
• Lillie Hill – Apalachin – short ride (13.9 mi) with good steep climb (890 ft) – good for training on hills – parking available off 434 at start-stop on map – Ability to ride this indicates good way towards riding the 35 mile.
• Vestal Rail Trail – old section (east) 4.0 mi, 85 ft climb roundtrip, new section (west) 2.8 mi, 129 ft climb  roundtrip, connector between sections 0.3 mi, 8 ft climb roundtrip – parking at either end and in middle a west end of old section – 3 full roundtrips is similar to the 20-mile route. – 1 full roundtrip plus 1 new roundtrip is similar to the 10-mile route.
• Badass Bike Tours of the Southern Finger Lakes Region – Rides in Tioga County – published by Visit Tioga – I have ridden in the area, but none of these exact routes in particular. Some have hills and traffic.
• Actual Routes
• All of the routes are on public roads and trails, and riding on the actual routes is excellent training. Of course, there is no support except for registered riders on the actual day of the FLX TdC. There are no plans for organized team training on these routes, but you are welcome to ride them anytime on your own.
• Map handouts for all 2016 routes are available. Also, here are 2015 handouts, with minor differences for 25, 65 and 100.
• 10 mile
• 20 mile – video
• 35 mile – video (changing somewhat)
• 65 mile (changing somewhat)
• 100 mile – video – video (changing somewhat)
• Other Teams
  • training rides led by other teams, with anyone welcome to participate
    • Check back frequently for updates. Let me know if I can contact ride leader for you, as I have email or phone for some.
    • List TBD
  • Bike Commute to Work
  • Club office provides permanent lockers in the 104 exercise room to bike commuters. Keep shoes, cloths and shower stuff at work so there is less to carry.
  • If home is too far from work, drive part way and park. Or bike less frequently but take a little longer.
  • Great Finger Lakes Bike Tour
  • June 10–12, 2016, based in Watkins Glen
  • sponsored by Southern Tier Bicycle Club with details at Great Finger Lakes Bike Tour
  • This is a weekend event with cabins and camping, or just for the day. You can choose from multiple routes and options. There is SAG wagon support, but no staffed reststops (plenty of opportunities for stopping). There is no affiliation with ADA or TdC, but the routes are similar length and in the same area. Early registration is required and space is limited.