The Niagara Frontier Bicycle Club Presents
The 2009 CanAm Century Ride
Sunday, August 16th – Buffalo, New York

General Information

The Can-Am was created in 2006 by the NFBC and Mary Alice Tock as a way to show off the Niagara Frontier not only for its great riding opportunities but also for its architecture, natural wonders, and friendly people.

The 2008 CanAm was a terrific success. For 2009 we've kept what people said they liked best, added or imporved some things based on suggestions, and thrown in a few surprises for good measure.

One of the things new and improved this year is this web page. Use the links on the left to navigate. If you have questions or would just prefer to talk to a real person call Mike or Brenda at (716) 683-3961, or you can email us at info@CanAmRide.com


The CanAm Century Ride 2009' appears in the Cyclotour Guide Books Major Bicycling Events Calendar & the New York Bicycling Coalition Calendar of Major Bicycling Events.


General Info - This page

Am I Ready? - Can you ride 62 miles with a group? Can you ride 100 miles? We've put together some simple guidelines to help you decide. Pick the best distance for your best CanAm.

Registration - Download a form to register by mail. Or, new this year - register on line. Don't wait till the last minute. Early registration gets a price break and you won't get closed out.

The Routes - If you can't wait you can get a draft of the CanAm route maps here.

The Start - The Fontana Boat House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It's right on the waterfront. Directions to the start and more information on this page.

Night Before Party - Part of the CanAm is a wine & cheese get together the night before. Pick up your ride packet early and meet other riders.

Saturday Tour Ride - New this year we are adding a special ride on Saturday. This will be a relaxed guided tour of some archetectural highlights of Buffalo.

Pictures from 2008 - contributed by riders from last year.

Other NFBC Rides - The Niagara Frontier Bicycle Club has organized rides every day. You are invited.

What: a three-distance bicycle ride hosted by the Niagara Frontier bicycle Club (NFBC).

Who: For novice and experienced bicyclist from near and far.

When: Sunday, August 16, 2009. The century ride will start at 7:00 am, the 62 mile metric century starts at 9:00, and the 35 mile city ride at 10:00.

Where: The start is at the Fontana Boathouse on the waterfront in Buffalo, New York. Parts of the two longer rides will be in Canada. The 35 mile city ride does not cross the border.

Cost: Registration includes; night before party, tee shirt, catered rest stops, post-ride picnic, and more. $35 for early registration. $45 to register 30 days or less before the event.

We are limited to 300 riders. If space is available, registration on August 15th or 16th will be $60.

Question? ... Contact Mike or Brenda at: (716) 683-3961 or by email at: Question@CanAmRide.com