Golden Apple Registration Now Open
Registration Limited to 1200 Riders
By Kate Marshall - updated 7/11/10
$25 till August 15th, $35 after and day of
Don't miss out- register now!
Online Golden Apple Registration is now open.
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Westchester Cycle Club, PO Box 686, White Plains, NY 10601
2010 Golden Apple
Sunday, September 5th
By Kate Marshall - updated 7/10/10
Come Join the Fun
Once again Westchester Cycle Club invites you to make the Golden Apple Tour the highlight of your Labor Day weekend, with our event set for Sunday, Sept. 5. Cycle through glorious Westchester County, New York's "Golden Apple." The roads of Northern Westchester are peaceful and scenic and we work hard to ensure a great ride. Please join our annual celebration!
With something for everyone, there are 25, 50, 75, 100, and 125-mile routes. All rides begin at Goldens Bridge Station, where there is ample parking. Or, you can take your bike on Metro North trains! Our frequent, friendly rest stops are stocked with wholesome and delicious foods for hungry athletes! In addition, we offer a hearty lunch at Goldens Bridge from noon to three o’clock. There will be snacks, music, vendors, a raffle and bike support at the station before and after your ride.
We have been listening to your feedback and hope to make this ride better than ever. This year, in addition to road markings we are adding signs and more marshals to guide your way. Preregistered riders will have access to cue sheets and maps to print at home before the ride in addition to having them available on site. Once again, we will give away fabulous tote bags full of goodies to each rider. While we will not be giving away shirts this year, we will have Golden Apple shirts and other merchandise for sale on site.
The 125 and 100mile routes are challenging, with plenty of hills to test your fitness. The long rides go through horse country, past magnificent reservoirs, through quaint villages, and over the Croton Gorge where you will enjoy a rest stop at the top of the dam offering spectacular views. You will find special treats, like baked potatoes, at late rest stops. This year we will have early registration for long distance riders to ensure your safe and timely return to Goldens Bridge.
The shorter rides are perfect for everyone. The flat 25mile ride runs along the North County Trailway and stops in historic Yorktown before returning to Goldens Bridge. Longer mileage rides can be pieced together using our new looping routes. We understand that you want options, so we are introducing group rides at various paces led by our dedicated WCC ride leaders. This is a safe and easy way to ride and make friends.
To ensure safety, everyone will be asked to wear a number. To ensure everyone has a chance to enjoy lunch, we will be asking you to turn in the tear-off tag for a sandwich. We can help you plan your ride so you either get back in time for lunch or stop part way through your ride. Register online right now and mark the date on your calendar- Sunday, September 5th. We look forward to spending the day with you.
What to Expect
• Support vehicles, marshals, emergency bike repair
• Ham Radio operators from WECA to ensure safety and communication
• Clear signage and every turn clearly marked on the ground
• Maps and cue sheets to print at home as well as on site
• Friendly hospitality, food and drink at frequent rest stops
• Hearty lunch at Goldens Bridge
• Festive post-ride party with vendors and raffle
Please note: Riders must wear certified helmets.
Ride Start Times
125/ 100 Early registration- 6:30
Rides depart from 7 to 8 am
25/50/75 Registration 7:30
Rides depart starting at 8 to 10 am
Lunch from 12:00 to 3:00 (be sure to plan your ride to enjoy the lunch!)
Resistration
Registration Limited to 1200 Riders
Register online by 8/15…$25
After 8/15 and day-of……...$35
Sorry, NO REFUNDS
Golden Apple Photos
See how we ride!
By Kate Marshall - updated 11/10/09
Golden Apple Photos are available on our Photographs tab. We had wonderful volunteer photographers, including Trish Spano and James Deighton. Some of the photos are still being loaded, so please be patient and check back soon. Grab what you like and enjoy. One rider made this great slideshow- check it out! http://picasaweb.google.com/ktm882/GoldenAppleRide2009#
We have gotten some important feedback from our survey, and will be posting results soon. Thanks to your input, next year we can make improvements that will make the Golden Apple even better. Thank you.