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– Our Sixteenth 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 29th – Full Series Registration available here too!
- Saturday – April 19th
- Saturday – May 10th – in collaboration with Bike the Wilds
- Saturday – August 23rd – 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. (To spread out the field, we generally start Expert first, Sport a minute after, and Short Stuff a minute after that).
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: $40 ($15 FoYC membership + $25 race fee).
- All subsequent races in the series: $25.
Short Stuff:
- First race: $30 ($15 FoYC membership + $15 race fee).
- All subsequent races in the series: $15.
- Changing to Sport or Expert later in the season will cost you $25.
Other important cost stuff:
- Your race plate is good for the entire season, so please remember to bring it back!
- You can register for all races on BikeReg using 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!
