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This site only includes RUSA events hosted by the Finger Lakes Randonneurs that will use the eBrevet app as an alternative method for proof of passage. You can read about the eBrevet app at it's documentation site on github.

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Around the Finger Lakes 400K

IthacaThis ride is a clockwise loop around the Finger Lakes of NY, starting in and ending near scenic Ithaca, NY, and bringing the rider within "wheel-dipping distance" to all 11 lakes. The first hilly leg takes you from Ithaca on Cayuga Lake to Watkins Glen and Hammondsport at the south ends of Seneca and Keuka Lakes. The first 50 miles (Ithaca to Hammondsport) are hilly, so don't get discouraged! Next, you'll make your way to Bath and enjoy some flat roads as you go through the small towns of the Cohocton River Valley. A few climbs later, you'll drop like a rock to the westernmost lake, Conesus, and start picking your way to the north sides of undeveloped Hemlock and Canadice Lakes. Next, you'll curse the mile-long 10-15% grade up Burch Hill Road to cross over to Honeoye Lake. You may lose track of which lakes you are near as you pass through the historic downtowns of Canandaigua (Canandaigua Lake), Geneva (Seneca Lake), Seneca Falls (Cayuga Lake), Auburn (Owasco Lake), and Skaneateles (Skaneateles Lake). Finally, a southbound ride along the east shore of Otisco Lake and one more climb out of its valley will put you on track for a return towards Ithaca.

The last control is just shy of Ithaca, but you'll have the opportunity to ride the hill back to your car/bed after you are done. Here is a recommended route for getting back to the start at Cass Park.

Event Overview

Start Location Ithaca, NY
Start Date 8 June 2024
Start Time 5:00 AM EDT
Cutoff Time 06-09, 8:00 AM EDT (27 hours)
Sunrise/Sunset Rise 05:27, Set 20:43, POSSIBLE NIGHT RIDING
Club Event Website http://www.distancerider.net/new/around-the-finger-lakes_20240608_acp-brevet.html
Event Sanction ACP
Official Distance 400 km
Route Distance 248.8 mi / 400.4 km
Climbing 11843 ft
SurfacePaved
Percent Unpaved 0%

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