EA2EVL Fondo 2026

42-mile charity ride supports ECRT Trail

Here we roll again! Save the date NOW for the sixth annual EA2EVL Fondo. Ride registration link opens May 13, 2026. Note: Previous years' Fondo riders will receive an early bird discounted registration link via email - so keep an eye on your inbox.

The EA2EVL Fondo is a non-competitive charity ride for cyclists of all skill levels. The ride starts in East Aurora at 42 North Brewery and travels south down scenic Route 240, riding parallel to the ECRT trail from West Falls into Concord. With water stops along the way, the course continues south to the intersection of Route 242, where it heads west into the town of Ellicottville, culminating at a finish line party at the Holiday Valley, which is open to the public.

Times:

10 AM: Fondo start at 42 North Brewing Company (25 Pine Street, East Aurora, NY)

1 – 4 PM: Aprés Bike Party with craft beer, food, vendors, and live music TBD.

Paid bus transportation back to ride start is available.

Thanks to our sponsors, and the funds raised by our riders, the past five years' rides have raised over $200,000 to help us open, build, improve and maintain the 27-mile ECRT Trail that runs from Orchard Park to Ashford, NY. We’re making so much progress because of YOUR SUPPORT!

Stay tuned here for the opening of registration, and be sure to invite your friends!

​Watch this aerial tour video for a taste of the ride!

Here's how YOU can help!

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RIDE ON: 

If you are a bicyclist, register (starting May 13th)! YOU are the secret to the success of this major source of funds needed to build the rail trail - so we ask you to FUNDRAISE as well!

NEW FOR 2026 - We are including a food and drink ticket with your entry fee!

In addition to your registration fee, participants are encouraged to raise additional dollars to support ECRT and, by doing so, earn the following rewards:

● $100 - Commemorative event t-shirt. (T-shirts will be ordered September 23rd - riders meeting fundraising goal after this date may not receive T-shirt on ride day and they will be mailed.)

● $500- Above PLUS: EA2EVL bike jersey (Jerseys will be ordered September 13th - riders meeting fundraising goal after this date may not receive jersey on ride day and they will be mailed.

The top fundraiser will be awarded the coveted EA2EVL Fondo yellow jersey! While fundraising is not mandatory to participate, we encourage you to raise some funds to help support the continued expansion and improvements to the Erie Cattaraugus rail to trail.

So sign up, ask your friends, family and coworkers to donate (here), and enjoy a great fall ride! Don't forget to register for the bus shuttle back if you and your bike need a lift back to East Aurora. (2:30 and 4:15 pm departures from Holiday Valley Resort.)

REGISTER HERE.

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VOLUNTEER:

We will need volunteers for the start line at 42 North Brewing Company in East Aurora, three water stops (Colden, Concord and West Valley), course pointers and traffic control on the route, and at the finish line party at Holiday Valley. Volunteers sign up HERE. We’ll be in touch closer to the race date with more specific instructions for your role.

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DONATE:

If you can't join us, you can still help by supporting one of the riders on our registration site here.

SPREAD THE WORD!

Invite others to join in the fun. Post this link to your social media: givesignup.org/Race/NY/EastAurora/EA2EVLFondo, or share this QR code:

https://www.givesignup.org/Race/NY/EastAurora/EA2EVLFondo

See you on October 3rd!