Bicyclists can take part in the festivities taking place on Sunday, September 19, to kick off the 2010 World Canals Conference in Rochester.
Cyclists will be riding from multiple starting points along the Erie Canalway Trail to the east and west of Rochester, converging at the Erie/ Genesee River crossing where in Genesee Valley Park where there will be a rest stop with refreshments at the Round House.
At 12:30 p.m., the cyclists will depart the Genesee Valley Park along with a flotilla of vintage and contemporary canal boats for Corn Hill Landing, riding up trails along the east and west sides of the Genesee River.
The starting points for the cyclists from the west will include Holley, Brockport, Spencerport and Greece.
Starting points to the east will include Palmyra, Macedon, Fairport, Pittsford and Brighton.
Anyone interested in being a ride leader or participant at these or other locations should contact Richard Desarra, the Cycling Event organizer, at rdscomm@rochester.rr.com.
There is no cost to participate in the cycling event.
Conference delegates with bicycles who wish to participate in the WCC Flotilla Bicycling Event must notify ride organizer, Richard Desarra, by e-mail at rdscomm@rochester.rr.com. Richard will meet the delegate cyclists at the main entrance of the Rochester Plaza Hotel at 11:00 a.m. and lead the group from the hotel to the Genesee Valley Park Round House, less than a six-mile trip from the hotel.
For delegates who would like to ride but will not be bringing a bike, rentals will be available in advance of the conference. Please notify Richard if you plan to rent a bike in Rochester.
Park Avenue Bike Shop
2900 Monroe Ave
Rochester NY 14618
585-381-3080
www.parkavebike.com
RV&E Bike and Skate
40 N Main St
Fairport NY 14450
585-388-1350
www.rvebike.com
Towpath Bike Shop
3 Schoen Place
Pittsford NY 14534
585-381-2808
www.towpathbike.com
The Pedallers Bike Shop Ltd
2511 E Henrietta Rd
Rochester NY 14623
585-334-1083
www.pedallers.com
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