Charity Bike Ride to Benefit ECRT
Charity Bike Ride to Benefit ECRT
EA2EVL Fondo Returns for 2023, Sept . 30th, Limited Spots Available
EAST AURORA — The Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail (ECRT) is hosting a 42-mile charity bike ride from East Aurora to Ellicottville on Saturday, September 30. The EA2EVL Fondo—or non-competitive bike ride—kicks off at 10:00am at 42 North in East Aurora and follows Route 240 to 242 into Ellicottville, ending with a finish line party at Holiday Valley featuring food, drinks and music. Organizers are capping registration at 400 riders and there are only a few spots left. Registration is open at www.ea2evlfondo.com.
The event raises funds to continue to build, open and maintain the 27-mile multi-use ECRT Trail. The 2021 and 2022 EA2EVL events raised over $100,000 in donations, which were used to clear and open the first 1.5 miles of the rail trail that runs along a former rail line from Orchard Park to Ashford. The funds raised from this year’s event will help to push the trail south, improving sections in the town of Aurora into West Falls.
“It looks like we’re heading for another sold out event, and that’s great news for our sponsors, our riders and our trail,” said ECRT Board President, Mary Brummer. “We’re welcoming riders of every level to enjoy an epic fall ride followed by an incredible party at Holiday Valley, which is also open to the public.”
National Fuel, Tom’s Pro Bikes, 42 North Brewing, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Phillips Lytle and Craig Small Law are sponsors of the 2023 event. Tom’s Pro Bikes will also provide tech support to riders on the course. Learn more about ECRT at www.ecattrail.org.