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For PBC Members ONLY ~ Not a member yet and want to attend? Join Today!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Don't delay! Room block closes on August 15. See photos from previous Lakefests here:
Chautauqua Lakefest 2022
Chautauqua Lakefest 2023
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Event Highlights
Riding
- Enjoy 3 days of riding with over a dozen varied route choices comprising distances from 20-60 miles, including full and half loops around Lake Chautauqua, along the shore of Lake Erie, and among smaller inland lakes nestled in the hills of the Chautauqua plateau.
- Ride through beautiful scenery and historic sites including the Chautauqua Institution, Bemus Point, Dunkirk Lighthouse, and Midway Park among others.
- Flat or hilly, short or long routes - your choice! Alternative start/end sites arranged to avoid long climbs on popular routes.
- GPS route files/digital cue sheets will be provided, along with route descriptions including points of interest and suggested rest stops.
- Join daily pre-scheduled rides with ride leaders on selected routes or check out the many other options.
Accommodations
- Comfortable accommodations with special discounted rate at the Chautauqua SuitesMeeting and Expo Center in Mayville, NY.
- Our room block offers an assortment of suite-style rooms and includes parking and a breakfast buffet (hot or cold depending on occupancy). Bikes may bestoredin your own suite.
- The room rate ($100.00+tax/night) includescomplimentary access to facilities at the nearby ChautauquaInstitution: pool, fitness center and Golf Learning Center including driving range, putting greens, chipping green and practice holes.
- Check in on Thursday or Friday - it's your choice!
- Early check-in may be available at 1 PM on Friday.
- Latecheck-out at 12 PM on Sunday so you can enjoy a morning ride.
Social
- Friday evening meet-and-greet at Big Inlet Brewing, located just outside Millvale at the north end of Chautauqua Lake.
- New:Included in registration is Saturday evening group dinner at award-winning restaurant Music for Your Mouth, inMillvale itself.
- Many local attractions and activities for non-riders and after riding, including the Bemus Point Fall Festival.
Non-Rider Discount
Non-riders are welcome to attend the event and participate in the social events if they are members of the club in good standing and register.BEFORE REGISTERING, ask the event coordinator how to receive the non-rider discounted registration fee (see "How to Register", below). This offer is valid only for non-riding members of the club.
Registration Fee Includes
- 3 days of riding; GPS Routes/Digital Cue Sheets for over a dozen varied routes.
- Welcome Bag with water, road snacks, fruit and information about local activities and points of interest
- Limited SAG* in case of emergency.
- Pre-scheduled ride options with experienced leaders for popular Recommended Routes each day.
- GroupDinner on Saturday evening at award-winning restaurant Music for Your Mouth in Mayville. Choose from multiple menu options, including vegan and non-vegan dishes.
- Detailed Event Guide withschedule and essential instructions, as well as information about restaurants, local attractions, and non-riding activities.
*Limited SAG means SAG will be available for major mechanical problems requiring transport back to the starting point. All riders should come prepared to ride the route they start and be able to fix their own flat tires or other minor mechanical issues.
Other Exciting Activities Available in theChautauquaArea
(Optional - not included in registration)
- Shopping and dining in Mayville and neighboring villages including Westfield, Bemus Point, Jamestown.
- Visit the beautiful Chautauqua Institution
- Sail on the Chautauqua Belle, one of five steam paddleboats remaining in the US
- Ax throwing in Panama Rocks
- National Comedy Center in Jamestown
- Art and Nature at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute
- Nature Walks and Hiking
- Winery and Brewery visits/tastings
The Bemus Point Fall Festival coincides with our Lakefest this year! Visit it during Friday's rides for crafts, food, shopping, music, or drive up at any point during the weekend.
The following links offer moreinformation about things to do and see in theChautauqua area:
Chautauqua County Vitors Bureau
Lake Erie Wine Country
visitPA: Pennsylvania's Great Lakes Region
Event Schedule
The following is a general outline of the important times to help your planning. Participants will receivea complete "Event Guidebook and Checklist" a few days prior to the event via email. The Guidebook will present more details, along with links for the route GPS files and reminders about the weekend.
Thursday September 12 Friday September 13
3:00 PM - Optional Check-in
11:00 AM - Welcome Rides 1,2:
~ 40 miles around Chautauqua Lake; moderate terrain;
moderate and relaxed pace.
1:00 PM -Welcome Ride 3:
~ 20 miles along Chautauqua Lake; moderate terrain;
relaxed pace.
3:00 PM - Hotel Check-in
- Enjoy Dinner on your own
- Visit Mayville, Bemus Point, Westfield or Jamestown!
8:00 PM Meet and Greet at Big Inlet Brewing
- Cash bar and light snacks.
- Information for Friday ride options.
Saturday, September 14
8:00 AM onwards - Ride departures.
- See Ride Board for posted routes and times
- Lunch is on your own
- Free Time in the Chauatauqua area
6:00 PM - Dinner at Music for Your Mouth in Mayville.
- Food included in registration fee.
- Cash Bar
- Information forSundayride options.
Sunday, September 24th
8:00 AM onwards - Ride departures.
- See Ride Board for posted routes and times.
12:00 PM - Late Check Out
IMPORTANT DATES
• Early Registration:up to August 23, 2024
Rider$95
Non-rider$75
• Late Registration:August 24 to September 1, 2024
Rider$115
Non-rider$95
• Hotel Room Block Closes:August 15
Rooms revert to standard rate; availability is not guaranteed after this date.
How To Register and Reserve Your Room
1. Click the "Register Now" button at the right to register and pay your event participation fee. Each participant, including riders and non-riders, must register individually. Non-Rider Discount: 2. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations up until 9/1/2024 will receive a refund minus $30 administrative fee. Cancellations after 9/1/2024 cannot receive a refund.
3. After you register here for the event, you will receive a confirmation email with information for how to reserve your room under our room block.REGISTERING HERE WILL NOT RESERVE YOUR ROOM. YOU MUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM.Several different suite configuration are available in our block, but numbers are limited. FIRST COME - FIRST ACCOMMODATED, so register early to ensure you get the type you prefer. IMPORTANT: Couples need to reserve only one room, but both need to register for the event individually on this page.
Check-in options: Thursday September 12 after 3 PM or Friday September 13 after 3 PM.The hotel will allow earlier check-in on Friday (but not before 1 PM) IF a suite is ready, but this is not guaranteed.If you want to join one of the scheduled Friday group rides, you have two options: (a) check in on Thursday (recommended) or (b) arrive before check-in on Friday and change in a suite that we will make available (please contact the organizers).
Check-out: Sunday offers a late check-out of 12 PM (you must remember to ask for this when you check in) so youcan enjoy a Sunday morning ride.
REMEMBER: Both riders and non-riders must be members of the club, and both must register through this page by clicking on the "Register Now" button. Yes - this step needs to be completed individually.
Step up and Volunteer!
We need a few helping hands to make this event go smoothly, and we can plan more effectively if we know ahead of time that key volunteer spots are filled. We need: • Pre-identified ride leaders for some selected routes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. • Drivers and assistants to be on standby for limited SAG assistance on Friday or Saturday. Most commonly these spots have been filled by non-riders and non-riding spouses/partners. • Help withcheck-in registration.
To learn more about the available volunteer opportunities and to sign up for a slot, please click thelink below.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the event coordinators listed below.
Volunteer for 2024 Chautauqua Lakefest
When:
Friday, September 13, 2024 to Sunday, September 15, 2024
Where:
Chautauqua Suites Meeting & Expo Center 716-269-7829
Chautauqua Suites website
215 West Lake Road
Mayville, NY 1
Event Contact(s):
Nancy Kury
4126189707 (c)
Antonio-Javier Lopez
412-862-8482 (c)
Category:
Club Special Event
Registration is required before Monday, September 2, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
All participants must be active members of the Premier Bicycle Club. If you desire to have a non-riding spouse/partner come along, please contact the event organizer to have your account upgraded to a family membership. Non-riders must register for this event like riders do – see event description for non-rider discount.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation Policy & Fees: There are two (2) parts to the registration process, and they have different cancellation policies: (1.) "Event Registration" (through the club): Cancellations prior to and including September 1, 2024 will receive a refund minus a $30.00 cancellation fee. There are NO REFUNDS AFTER September 1, 2024. (2.) "Chautauqua Suites Conference and Expo Center (directly through the hotel): You can cancel your room reservation up to 72 hours before your reservation arrival date to receive a refund or to not be charged. All participants should verify the cancellation policy at the time they make their room reservation.
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