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– Our Fifteenth Year –
Our races began as a way to introduce more folks to the cross-country trail system that travels around Yellow Creek Lake and also as a way to raise funds and increase membership for Friends of Yellow Creek. We continue the race for those same reasons. All proceeds go toward FoYC memberships and payouts.
Our multi-use trails (hiking & biking, no horses) were proudly created and are consistently maintained by LHORBA, the Laurel Highlands On & Off Road Bicycling Association. Please consider becoming a member to help us continue to develop cycling opportunities throughout the Laurel Highlands region. Of course, we’re grateful to our Sponsors for all their support.
Race dates
- Saturday – March 30th – Full Series Registration available here too!
- Saturday – April 20th
- Saturday – May 11th – in collaboration with Bike the Wilds
- Saturday – August 31st – in collaboration with Bike the Wilds
Check out past Results .
Three races are offered:
- Expert – a 23-mile loop that includes nearly all of the trails around the lake.
- Sport – a 16-mile out-and-back that takes in the majority of the south shore trails.
- Short stuff – an 8-mile out-and-back that consists of segments of Simpson Trail and double-track along the return.
Check out Course Layouts to get better understanding of the terrain. Actual Course Maps vary a bit year-to-year and will be updated.
Logistics
- Check-in/Registration Begins at 9:00 a.m.
- Optional Pre-Race Meeting at 9:30 a.m.
- Race Start at 10:00 a.m. (All three races take off at the same time).
Click into the Race Location to get details on where to meet and park.
Spectating is welcomed. Updates to come on where to catch these fly by’s. Note: chances to spot are few and far between!
Cost
Expert and Sport:
- First race: $35 ($15 FoYC membership + $20 race fee).
- All subsequent races in the series: $20.
Short stuff:
- First race: $25 ($15 FoYC membership + $10 race fee).
- All subsequent races in the series: $10.
- Changing to Sport or Expert later in the season will cost you $20.
Other important cost stuff:
- Race plates are good for the entire season.
- You can register for all races on BikeReg. Please use the links above.
- Race day registration is an additional $5.00.
- We accept cash and checks only. Please make your check payable to “Friends of Yellow Creek”.
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Any questions? Please email us at info@rideyc.org.
Looking forward to seeing you at the races!
