Ellicottville, New York, August 13, 2012 . . . The Centurion Ellicottville Cycling Event featuring Pedal with Pat LaFontaine will take place over the weekend of August 17th and 19th. There are distances for all ability levels from beginners and recreational riders to avid cyclists and seasoned racers including 7 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles and 100 miles, an Individual Time Trial and a kids’ ride.

Friday night starts with cycling movies, on site registration and the Expo in downtown Ellicottville. Saturday events include a 25 mile ride (10:30 a.m.), the 7 mile "Pedal with Pat" fundraiser, a kids’ race (1:30 p.m.) and time trials (2:00 p.m.). Sunday features the 50 mile (7:00 a.m.) and 100 mile (8:00 a.m.) race / rides that are both interesting and scenic. The century ride will be a true test of cyclists’ hill climbing skills as it climbs 5,744 feet over the 100 mile course. All races / rides start and finish in downtown Ellicottville.

NHL Hall of Famer and beloved Buffalo Sabre Pat LaFontaine is well known for the feats he accomplished on the ice. Now, he is turning his attention to getting more adults and kids focused on improving their own health by riding their bikes in a festive and safe environment while also raising awareness for his Companions in Courage Foundation.

The Foundation provides funds to build interactive playrooms called Lion’s Dens in hospitals for use by children with life-threatening illnesses. Using innovative communications tools, these rooms replace the isolation of a hospital and provide a connection to family, friends and celebrities during each hospital stay.

“Western New York, the Buffalo Sabres and Sabres’ fans have given me so much, this is a way I can give back,” said LaFontaine, adding, “Everyone can come out, ride with me and the Sabres, while having a great time and getting fit.”

For the event, LaFontaine is partnering with good friend and endurance sporting event pioneer Graham Fraser of Centurion Cycling, which will bring a high quality of production to Pedal with Pat. All Centurion events feature coordinated starts using pace corrals, traffic control by law enforcement so cyclists have the right-of-way throughout, chip timing, technical and medical support, feed zones and a festival-like atmosphere to greet riders at the finish line. Centurion Ellicottville is the third of four events in the 2012 Centurion Cycling series.

Centurion Ellicottville Pre-Ride Video: https://vimeo.com/47090750.

Ellicottville is located on Route 219, just 50 miles south of Buffalo and less than three hours from Toronto.

For further information, please contact:
Jane Eshbaugh
Marketing Director, Holiday Valley Resort
Tel: 716-699-3904
E-mail: jeshbaugh@holidayvalley.com