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No registration needed. No services provided except the company of fellow cyclists along the route.

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History

The Joesph Brant Bicycle Regatta was the brainchild of, among others,
Michael Millner, a New York City escapee who moved to Oneonta in the spring
of 1975. He was most impressed with the General Clinton Canoe Regatta, that
being the area's major outdoor event and a source of great pride to the
hosting communities. His desire to participate in the weekend's excitement,

While working for Delaware County, NY 4H Camp Shankitunk I had the opportunity to lead a bike trip from Niagara Falls to Delhi, NY. While mapping out the trip I was thinking, "Wouldn't it be nice to have a book with tips about routes to take and great places to visit and/or camp?"

Lucky for me, before I left I learned about the books produced by Cyclotour.com - especially for me, the book about touring around Lake Ontario.

So if you are going on a bike trip this summer - don't reinvent the wheel - click on

cyclotour.com

Have a great trip!

Bo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Martha Clarvoe, President
Otsego County Conservation Association
607.547.4020 or martha.clarvoe@gmail.com

Cycling group to host meeting on September 30

The Otsego Regional Cycling Advocates, a committee of the Otsego County Conservation Association, will host a community meeting on Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center on N. Main St. in Milford. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues related to bicycle safety, road infrastructure, and other concerns relevant to cycling in Otsego County and surrounding areas. All interested individuals are encouraged to attend and to share their comments and opinions about cycling in the region.

They started from Kentucky on August 1st, 2009 and hope to make it to Fairbanks, Alaska by the summer of 2010.

The Pedaling Pedouins says that you can't be afraid to dream.

See photos - read more - find links to their weekly radio interview.

http://www.pedouins.org/index.html

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Results of the Upper Susquehanna Pedalers and Paddlers Bicycle Time Trial held Wednesday July 22nd, 2009, a 10.2-mile course starting and finishing at the intersection of State Route 205 and City Highway 48, near Exit 13 of I-88.

1. Dale Beckwith 25:07

2. Peter Martin 25:26

3. Ad Stabel 26:08

4. Justin Pedersen 26:14

5. Silas Carey 26:33

6. Gary Toombs 26:59

7. Jeff Lent 27:56

8. Keith Toombs 28:02

9. Doug Hulbert 28:42

10. Chris Eastman 29:11

11. Neil Toombs 29:56

12. Chris Carey 30:44

13. Steve Connors 30:55
13. Cody Allison 30:55

14. Billy Allison 32:17

Turns out it was a pretty good night to TT.

Cool but humid conditions.

Results of the Upper Susquehanna Pedalers and Paddlers Bicycle Time Trial held Wednesday July 8th, 2009, a 10.2-mile course starting and finishing at the intersection of State Route 205 and City Highway 48, near Exit 13 of I-88.

1. Steve Sloan 25:06

2. Ad Stabel 26:14

3. Justin Pedersen 26:32

4. Silas Carey 26:45

5. Jeff Lent 27:57

6. Kyle Breier 28:27

7. Chris Carey 29:37

Thanks to Rich Karaz for the Great Result and Race Report

Jack K. and Mike T. did an amazing job of putting on this race. Chip Timing.....Perfectly Marshaled Intersections....a fun route and a beautiful course.

From Inside the Peloton......As it Happens.....By RK.

The Owasco Flyer...come-one-come-all. How do the race directors Jack Kirch and Mike Tersegno attract a crowd of 300 participants for a bike race around Owasco Lake? The quick answer is, they put on a great event with a swag bag and picnic for all after the event; there is an acute level of attention to rider value. Thanks guys. Your efforts showed well. Pre-registered were my CNYC clubmates Mike Beggs, Peter Martin and my Summertime neighbor Chris Welch of Indianapolis. I was unsure if I really wanted to go? Especially with my regular training partners Tope Damiano, Sarah Krysiak and Wayne Bray bowing out to prepare for Fitchburg. Okay, I'll go. The day got off wrong concerning the forecast which called for rain. It could not have been a nicer day. All went routinely smooth as Chris and I got ready to roll. As one of the race officials was giving last minute instructions Chris and I decided to find shade during the final minutes before the start. We both looked at the sea of 300 riders. Honestly, neither of us felt we would end up contesting 1st place. Still, you have to have some sort of plan. I said to Chris, "If we are in it for a good finish, the line comes up quickly at the top of a little kicker. Go earlier rather than later. If we are together, I'll give you a little shout." Remember that quote folks.

We had a great night for fast times. Not too much wind and warm conditions. Riders must have known it was going to be a good night for TTing.....because we had the most participants of any USPP Time Trial.
23 riders in total.

1. Derek Treadwell 23:21

2. Steve Sloan 24:42

3. Peter Martin 24:48

4. Dale Beckwith 25:02

5. Paul Eisele 25:03

6. Dale Rothenberger 25:51

7. Silas Carey 26:19

8. Dave Brownell 26:33

9. Justin Pedersen 26:46

CNYC had it's best weekend of 2009 by winning two of the race categories at Strawberry Festival. TVC does a great job of putting on this race year after year. It's one of New York State's most difficult road courses; with lots of climbing and an uphill sprint. Two tales from inside the peloton. Thanks to Ad Stabel and Dale Beckwith for the race reports.

Rich Karaz and Ad Stabel took the start of the 45+ field. They were up for two hilly loops; starting with a steep climb leading past the finish as soon as the peloton crossed the Susquehanna river.
Although cloudy and after an extremely wet day and night the morning of the race was dry for the most part. Immediately, Andy Ross, and Dave Fasso from MaxPowerCycling took the reigns and rode a stiff tempo up the steep climb past the finish. Assisted by Doug Carlson and Ernie Bayles from Chris Cookies they were trying to shake the tree right from the start. The group mostly stayed together until the second steep section; there Andy Ross was once again shaking the tree. Ad Stabel passed him on the middle section and rode a stiff tempo once he noticed a small gap starting to appear. After that a group of seven riders went off the front. The lead pack consisted of two riders each from Chris Cookies, MaxPower and CNYC, one guy from Corning and a Canadian rider.

Two good nights for fast times.....

June 10th 2009

1. Steve Sloan 24:16

2. Peter Martin 25:04

3. Dale Beckwith 25:24

4. Silas Carey 26:11

5. Dave Brownell 26:48

6. Gary Toombs 27:08

7. Mike Rutledge 27:22

8. Jeff Lent 27:34

9. Doug Hulbert 27:53

10. Chris Carey 29:10

11. Keith Toombs 29:20

12. Dennis Uhlig 29:36