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Please join us on September 14, 2025 for the 2nd Annual Pedal for the Parks Bike Ride!
NEW FOR 2025: the ride will now start and finish at Artpark State Park in Historic Lewiston, Riders can choose from several great distances being offered. Following the ride, join us for the after party at Artpark State Park! Net proceeds from the event will support future NY State Parks community programs.
Artpark State Park
450 South 4th Street
Lewiston, NY 14092
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUPOnline registration will remain open right up until the start of ride or until sold out. Packet pickup will take place at Artpark State Park beginning at 7am. Your registration fee includes an official event shirt (Register by Wednesday September 3rd at 9am for guaranteed shirt. A small quantity of extra shirts will be ordered and distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis until they are gone), post-race party, pit stop and on-course support.
100km Ride (7:00am Start Time): $70
Artpark~Devil's Hole~Whirlpool~Niagara Falls~LaSalle Waterfront Park (return to Lewiston)
Then...Joseph Davis~Fort Niagara~Four Mile~Wilson/Tuscarora State Park (Return to Lewiston)
VIEW COURSE MAP
25 Mile Ride SOUTH (8:30am Start Time): $60
Artpark~Devil's Hole~Whirlpool~Niagara Falls~LaSalle Waterfront Park (turnaround)
VIEW COURSE MAP25 Mile Ride NORTH (8:30am Start Time): $60
Artpark~Joseph Davis~Fort Niagara~Four Mile State Park (turnaround)
VIEW COURSE MAP19 Mile Ride NORTH (9:30am Start Time): $50
Artpark~Joseph Davis~Fort Niagara (turnaround)
VIEW COURSE MAP11 Mile Ride NORTH (9:30am Start Time): $40
Artpark~Joseph Davis (turnaround)
VIEW COURSE MAPCHILDREN 10 and UNDER RIDING (OR BEING TOWED) BY PARENT(S)FREE (shirt not included)Mail-in Registration OptionIf you prefer to mail in your registration, please download both the race waiver and USATF liability waiver below and mail to the address shown. You must complete and mail BOTH waivers to the address shown on the waiver along with your check payable to iRunWNY. Paper applications must be received by 9-3-25.>NY State Parks Bike Ride Application & Waiver (COMING SOON)
EARLY PACKET PICKUP OPTION
If you would like to avoid the lines and pickup your ride packet early, you are welcome to stop by Artpark State Park in Lewiston on Thursday September 11th from 5pm to 7pm. Enter the park via the 4th Street entrance and we will be setup in the striped parking lot (start/finish line location for the ride). Look for the RMS custom race trailer parked in the lot for quick and easy drive-up service.
PIT STOPS (WATER STATIONS/TOILETS)TBDRIDER SUPPORT & EMERGENCY ASSISTANCEAll bike riders will be supplied with a cue sheet that will include detailed directions and the location of each pit stop. The entire ride will take place on Greenway Trails that include open and active roadways. All riders must wear a helmet and follow/obey all traffic devices. Please ride single file and stay alert and aware of your surroundings at all times.
In addition, Blake Robertson will have a team of ride marshals on the course at all three distances being offered. His riders will provide assistance with minor first aid, flat tires, bike adjustments, etc. They will also have cell phones and can call for emergency assistance if needed.
We are excited to announce that Tom's Pro Bike will be on site to offer support on race day that will include bike tuneups in the morning (air in tires, lubricate chains, etc) and service on the course if needed. Additional information will be made available as the date approaches.
USE OF E-BIKES
Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are welcome to participate in the ride, however CLASS 3 BIKES ARE PROHIBITED. If you require a class 3 bike for mobility issues, please contact the race director for an exemption. Remember that state law limits e-bikes to 20mph and riders will be expected to comply with this law. We expect riders to be respectful and courteous and to follow all traffic and safety rules and guidelines.
CHILD TOW TRAILERS
Parents who have bikes equipped with child tow trailers (see example above) are also welcome to join the ride! All participants (including children in tow) must wear a helmet at all times and obey all traffic and safety rules and guidelines. Please note that children 10 and under are FREE and parents will need to register them for the bike ride (shirt not included).
POST RACE CELEBRATIONJoin us after the ride starting at 11am for light food/snacks along with live music featuring the Soul Committee until 1:30pm. Each rider will receive a food voucher along with a drink ticket good for a free beer or soda. Riders will be announced by name as they cross the finish line and celebrate their ride! Additional information on activities planned will be posted here in the near future!PARKING
There will be plenty of free parking available at Artpark State Park. Riders should enter the park via the 4th Street entrance and park in the lower lot.
CONTACT / INFORMATION
For additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Angela Berti at angela.berti@parks.ny.gov. For registration or general questions please contact iRunWNY (Paul Beatty) at 716-998-5777 or via email at pbeatty@iRunWNY.com.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of foul weather, public safety concerns, or for any other reason deemed necessary by event organizers, we want riders to know up front that we reserve the right to reschedule the ride OR convert it to a virtual bike ride. In the event we have to convert to a virtual ride, bikers will have the option to ride the distance they selected on their own during a designated window of time and we will automatically mail out your race swag (shirt, etc). There will be no refunds.
TIMING & FINISH LINE SERVICES
Professional timing and finish line services using industry leading Jaguar Electronic RFID timing will be provided by Race Management Solutions. This is a ride (not a race) however we will use the timing system to keep track of participants and updated finish times throughout the ride. Finisher information can be accessed at any time after crossing the finish line using any one of the following options:
- FREE ITSYourRace Mobile App
- RMS Race Results Kiosk/Printer
- Scrolling Results TV Monitor
- ITSYourRace.com
- RaceManagementSolutions.com
Race participants can also use the ITSYourRace platform to view and share finish line photos with family and friends for free on Facebook. Custom finisher certificates can also be downloaded from the results page at no charge!
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