Y We Ride: Cortland and Ithaca YMCA Bike Tour
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Dryden, New York
- Price $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of cycling at the first annual Y We Ride: Cortland and Ithaca YMCA Bike Tour on Sunday, October 11th, 2026! Taking place in the picturesque Dryden, Tompkins County, this biking fundraiser promises a fantastic experience for cyclists of all levels. Riders will have the option to choose from three thrilling distances: 26 miles, 55 miles, or a challenging 100 miles, all while enjoying the beautiful landscapes of Tompkins and Cortland Counties.
Starting at Tompkins Cortland Community College, participants can look forward to a well-supported ride featuring rest stops stocked with snacks, water, and restrooms, as well as SAG support for both vehicles and bikes. Each route will highlight the region's scenic beauty, and after a rewarding day in the saddle, all riders are invited to a celebratory dinner back at TC3. Registration is just $35, with a fundraising commitment that varies based on the distance chosen. Join solo or as a team, and be part of this exhilarating event while supporting your local YMCA. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and community!
Starting at Tompkins Cortland Community College, participants can look forward to a well-supported ride featuring rest stops stocked with snacks, water, and restrooms, as well as SAG support for both vehicles and bikes. Each route will highlight the region's scenic beauty, and after a rewarding day in the saddle, all riders are invited to a celebratory dinner back at TC3. Registration is just $35, with a fundraising commitment that varies based on the distance chosen. Join solo or as a team, and be part of this exhilarating event while supporting your local YMCA. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and community!
Organiser's Description
Join us on Sunday, October 11th, 2026 for the first annual Y We Ride: a biking fundraiser for the Cortland and Tompkins County YMCA's. The ride will start at Tompkins Cortland Community College and traverse throughout Tompkins and Cortland Counties. Riders can select to particpate in the 26, 55 or 100 mile bike ride.
The ride will be supported by rest stops complete with snacks, water, restrooms, a SAG crew both in vehicle and bike support, cue sheets which can be synced up with RideWithGPS, and an end of ride dinner celebration back at TC3. There will be regional highlights on all three rides.
Riders are asked to pay the registration fee of $35 and funraise a minimum of $150 for the 26 mile ride, $175 for the 50 mile ride or $200 for the 100 mile ride or pay the corresponding registration fee if they do not wish to fundraise on behalf of the YMCA's. Solo riders and teams are encouraged to register.
Registration includes biking support day of the ride, dinner and a t-shirt (if registration in complete by September 20th-the shirt deadline by our printing company.) Additional merchandise will be available to purchase after the ride.
Routes are being finalized and will be available on our website.
The ride will be supported by rest stops complete with snacks, water, restrooms, a SAG crew both in vehicle and bike support, cue sheets which can be synced up with RideWithGPS, and an end of ride dinner celebration back at TC3. There will be regional highlights on all three rides.
Riders are asked to pay the registration fee of $35 and funraise a minimum of $150 for the 26 mile ride, $175 for the 50 mile ride or $200 for the 100 mile ride or pay the corresponding registration fee if they do not wish to fundraise on behalf of the YMCA's. Solo riders and teams are encouraged to register.
Registration includes biking support day of the ride, dinner and a t-shirt (if registration in complete by September 20th-the shirt deadline by our printing company.) Additional merchandise will be available to purchase after the ride.
Routes are being finalized and will be available on our website.
Races
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26 Miles
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 11th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Select this option to participate in the 26 mile loop starting and ending at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Please note, total registration fee for this option is $150, if you do not fundraise up to that amount, your card will be charged the remaining balance. View the RidewithGPS route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54784364 -
54 Miles
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 11th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Select this option to participate in the 55 mile loop starting and ending at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Please note, total registration fee for this option is $175, if you do not fundraise up to that amount, your card will be charged the remaining balance. View the RidewithGPS Route here//ridewithgps.com/routes/54599530 -
101 Miles (Or 81 Mile Route)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 11th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Select this option to participate in the 100 mile loop starting and ending at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Please note, total registration fee for this option is $200, if you do not fundraise up to that amount, your card will be charged the remaining balance. View the 101 mile RidewithGPS route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54599531 View the 81 mile RidewithGPS route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55112579 -
Y We Ride Virtual Option
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
Want to help two YMCA's reach their fundraising goal, but not able to travel to the Finger Lakes to participate on the day of the ride? Join us from anywhere (we really mean ANYWHERE, even your stationary bike!) to help these two orgnaizations on their mission for Youth Developement, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Please note, total registration fee for this option is $100, if you do not fundraise up to that amount, your card will be charged the remaining balance.
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170 North Street, Dryden, 13053, NY, United States
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