ROUTES

Riders of all abilities are welcome to enjoy one of five scenic routes while showing support and raising awareness for local charities.

Take in the scenic views of Chautauqua Lake on our 20 mile route that includes a ferry ride across the lake.

Challenge yourself or ride with friends on this loop around Chautauqua Lake with plenty of sights to see and rest stops along the way.

Experience the thrill of descending and then climbing the Chautauqua Ridge with an elevation change in excess of 737 feet and a visit to the Barcelona Lighthouse on Lake Erie.

The ultimate distance to challenge experienced riders - the CHQ Gran Fondo Century! 100 miles of gorgeous riding with miles of flat roads plus nearly 4000 feet of elevation to climb over the route.

RECOMMENDED FOR EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS

60 MILE ride

Tons of great scenery on this metric century ride! Cyclists who choose the 60 mile route will head out to Lake Erie on a tour through historic Westfield and to the Barcelona Lighthouse.  Fully stocked rest stops along the way will give you the power to head back and complete the loop around Chautauqua Lake.  Plenty of great views, rest stops, and photo ops along the way.

60 MILE RIDERS: Please follow ALL ORANGE AND RED SIGNS along the route.

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RECOMMENDED FOR EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS

100 MILE ride

A more challenging Century route is available and is recommended for experienced riders. Enjoy more of the fantastic sights of the region as you descend into Westfield and then pass vineyard after vineyard between Ripley and Fredonia. The Century route takes you along the shores of Lake Erie as you travel the New York State Bike Route. This section of the 100 mile ride is mostly flat or has small rolling hills before climbing back 700+ feet in elevation to Chautauqua Lake. Here riders will continue along the same route as 40 and 60 mile riders to circle Chautauqua Lake and return to the start in Mayville.

100 MILE RIDERS: Please follow ALL BLUE AND RED SIGNS along the route.

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RECOMMENDED FOR FAMILIES + ALL ABILITY LEVELS

Trail ride

We also offer a Trail/Gravel ride for those that prefer to get in touch with nature and appreciate a ride free of traffic while still enjoying the unique landscape of the area. The Trail ride begins on the paved trail along the shores of Chautauqua Lake. This ride takes you past farmland, woodlands, and meadows where surfaces range from paved, to gravel and stone, to grass and dirt. There are short segments where riders cross paved roads or follow paved roads for a short distance but this route is mostly car-free and flat, with a gradual overall grade.

Trail RIDERS: Please follow ALL YELLOW AND RED SIGNS along the route.

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