Bicycling can be intimidating. Whether on trails or in the city, try group biking. It has advantages: it may be safer than riding solo, it’s an opportunity to network, and see the sights around Western New York. Whether you’re an expert trail rider or a city rider champion, check out some of the upcoming events and take the opportunity to try something new!
First, Western New York is full of off-road trails and group rides. The Western New York Mountain Biking Association (WNYMBA) and WNYBikes continue to host dozens of events.
Or if you’re looking to give back to the community, join a trail day. Trail days are organized to care for the trails we all use and love. Tools and lunch are usually provided. Wear boots and bring gloves. You’ll spend a few hours clearing brush, making trail repairs, and learning the trail systems of WNY with your family - all while supporting local bicycle organizations.
If you’re looking for new places to ride, join a group ride! There are many trail rides, city rides, and slow rolls to choose from. You might consider joining the Buffalo Bicycle Club, or riding for a cause. Ride for Roswell and Ride to End Alzheimer’s are two local charitable rides that happen annually in Buffalo. See below for some upcoming spring events.
Events/Things to Do On a Bike This Spring:
Trail Days
Women in the Woods
Darien Lakes State Park
Sun, April 21 at 9am
Ellicottville Trail Day
McCarty Hill State Forest
Sun, April 14 at 10am
Harris Hill Trail Day
4765 Harris Hill Road
Gerry, New York
Sat, May 4 at 10am
Group Rides
International Women’s Day MTB Day Ride
Loud Performance, Midway State Park
Sat, May 4 at 10am
Look no further for a May the 4th/Star Wars-themed celebration of women bicyclists! This ride is for all levels of riders and will take you through the trails at Loud and Long Point. Snacks and drinks to be served after.
Slow Roll Buffalo
Different locations
Mondays at 6pm
Slow Roll Buffalo is a weekly group that meets every Monday. The pace is slow and the ride is about 10 miles long, with two stops. It’s a family-friendly event. Visit the Slow Roll website for more information.
WNYMBA All Skills Group Ride
Different locations
Wednesdays at 5:45pm
These events are open to all ages and skills, see the WNYMBA website for information on specific events
WNYBikes Rusty Nickel Rides
Rusty Nickel Brewery
Thursdays at 6pm
This 10-mile weekly ride goes around West Seneca and ends at the Rusty Nickel for food, drinks, and socializing after.
Check out WNYMBA (wnymba.org), or WNYBikes.com web pages for updated event information, times, and levels.
Ride smart, ride safe, ride on!
The Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail (ECRT) has opened registration for the 2024 EA2EVL Fondo. Over the last three years this ride has raised $150,000 to continue to open, build, improve and maintain the 27-mile ECRT Trail that runs from Orchard Park to Ashford, NY. The trail association is making so much progress because of YOUR SUPPORT!
#1 - Date: This year, the 42-mile charity bike ride will be held on Saturday, October 5th.
#2 - Same Route: How could you forget! The fondo—or non-competitive bike ride—starts at 42 North Brewing in East Aurora and goes down Route 240, heading west on Rt 242 into Ellicottville.
#3 - Party On: EA2EVL ends with a celebration—music, food, drinks—at the Holiday Valley Resort.
#4 - Fundraising Awards: Your registration gets you into the event, access to our course and rest stop amenities. We’re asking each rider to fundraise for the ECRT Trail: A $100 donation earns you an event t-shirt and tickets for food/drink at the party.If you raise $500 or more, you get an EA2EVL event jersey, plus all of the above. Our top fundraiser gets all of the above PLUS gets to wear the yellow jersey and a $500 gift certificate from Tom's Pro Bike!!
#5 - Register Today: Sign up today, raise some money for ECRT, and enjoy the party and a great fall ride!