
43RD Annual
43rd Annual Tour of Chautauqua Bike Ride is a road cycling race on September 12, 2026 in Westfield, NY, with an entry fee of $50.
From the Organizer
43rd Annual
TOUR OF CHAUTAUQUA
BICYCLE RIDE
WESTFIELD, NEW YORK
5, 25, 40, 75 & 100 MILE TOURS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2026
JOIN OTHER RIDERS FOR THE LARGEST AND BEST CENTURY RIDE IN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY
TOURS: You may choose to ride any one of the five tours. New this year, is a 5-mile tour designed for families and/or beginners that will stay in Westfield. The 25-mile tour follows the Lake Erie plain. Antique shops, restaurants, and wineries are on this tour. The 40-, 75-, and 100-miles tours feature a variety of flat roads, hills, lake views, small towns, and scenic areas of Chautauqua County and parts of Pennsylvania.
START: All tours begin and end in Westfield, NY. Westfield is located 1.5 miles south of I-90 exit 60. All four ride routes start and end by Moore Park in Westfield at the intersection of route 20 and Elm St. Check in and registration the day of the ride is between 7:30 and 8:45 am. Registration will be at the Eason Hall, 23 Elm St. across from the park. All tours begin with a mass start at 9:00 am. Maps/narratives are provided the day of the ride.
SUPPORT: As part of your registration fee, a sit-down meal will be provided at the finish across the street at the Episcopal Church. Water stops (with light refreshments) are provided along all the tours. Sag Wagons will be on all tour routes and will follow the last riders. Priority will be given to injuries or breakdowns. The rider and bike should be in condition to go the distance you select. Medical Information Stickers will be provided.
COST: Registration is $50.00 and must be received before August 19th to receive our traditional TOUR of CHAUTAUQUA T-shirt. After August 19th, late registration riders will receive a TOUR of CHAUTAUQUA water bottle. For more information contact the Westfield Recreation Dept at 716-753-6842 (Andrew), visit our website 2026 Tour of Chautauqua Registration Form | Westfield New York *Registration forms are also available online at the link listed above.
SPONSORED BY THE: WESTFIELD RECREATION DEPARTMENT
THIS IS A RECREATIONAL TOUR – NOT A RACE – BICYCLE HELMET REQUIRED
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westfield 2 Sse, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
ERI
Erie International Tom Ridge Field · 35 mi
Major Hub
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 61 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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43rd Annual Tour of Chautauqua Bike Ride
Sep 12, 2026