Photos from 2010 ESG Cycling.

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Each year, more than 30,000 men and women, young and old, tryout in the spring for a chance to represent their region as a finalist at the Summer Games in scholastic, open or masters divisions. And in each of the sports competition is keen.

Through the years, many Games’ alumni have moved on to national, international and Olympic competition. They include world champions, Olympic gold medalists, college and high school All-Americans, professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL – as well as figure skaters, skiers, soccer players, and many more.

But for every pro athlete or Olympian there are a thousand athletes for whom the Empire State Games may be the pinnacle of their athletic career. And that is what makes these Games so special.

11th Annual 6 Hours of Power!

2010 Photos and Race Results.

6 Hours of Power 2010 kicked off on Sunday, July 18th at Holiday Valley’s Mountain Sports Center. From 10am-4pm Solo riders and two-person tag teams competed for the most laps on a 10-mile off-road course on some of Western New York’s most exciting trails.

A pumping transition area, clearly marked course, two water stations and always positive vibe sets the stage for the summers most demanding annual event.

6 Hours of Power is a test of stamina, endurance and pure adrenalin that sent all participants home with that sneering grin mountain bikers know too well.

The race took place in Ellicottville, New York at Holiday Valley ski resort. It was presented by HeartRateUp.com and a Post-race pasta party (complimentary for all competitors) started at 4:30pm. Awards ceremony and lots of swag give-away was at 6:00pm.

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HeartRateUp.com present the Dirty Duathlon 2010

Overall Male: John Roden 1:21:36
Overall Female: Paula Bittler 1:45:36
Overall Team: Mike Moore/Jamie Hughey 1:20:06

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Heart Rate Up Snow Shoe Scramble

The innagural Sprague Brook Park Scramble Snoweshoe Race kicks off at 10am on Sunday, February 21st at Sprague Brook Park in Glenwood, New York. Just a minute down the road from Kissing Bridge Sprague Brook Park is a jewel of a county park featuring serene and attention getting cross country ski & snowshoe trails.

On the way to a win.

-Why is it called a scramble? Because that’s what we named it.
-Use gaitors if you don’t like snowy and wet socks/ankles.
-Use running or trail shoes vs. big heavy boots.
-You will sweat, so dress so you’re chilly at the start.
-Yes you can run in snowshoes, even though it feels like tennis rackets are strapped to your feet. The best type to use for racing/fast moving are 24″ or shorter shoes. Those giant ones from 1949 you found in your grandpas barn are not going to cut it.
-Carry your own water bottle if you want a refreshment during the race-there are no water stations.
-What if it’s rainy or it hasn’t snowed in 2-weeks? So what, there’s likely to be snow, at least some so don’t be a baby and try it.
-If there’s absolutely no snow, zip, nada, gravel & dirt we will have a trail-run instead.
-Can I wear sneakers or take off my snoweshoes and run like a normal person and still get a finish time? No-keep those babies strapped on and tough it out.
-Are there narrow single track trails in this race? No. Wide, rolling trails, no trees or sticks to jump over.
-Can I try it if I can’t even run across my yard in the snowshoes I just got for Christmas? Sure you can. Just keep up a good pace and follow the signs to the finish line. Walk all you want, just stay on course and get a goin!
-If I come in dead last will everyone laugh at me? No way. Snowshoeing is fun, different and a growing sport that celebrates winters beauty and has terrific health benefits including a tremendous cardio workout, full body workout and a heart pounding experience. And yes-you will sweat.
-Can I stop & walk? Sure you can. Just follow the course through the finish.
-Is there a huge party at the finish line and do you serve steak dinners? No. But you can bring your own snacks to feast on-it’s a park.
-What if 7,038 people show up? Great! However the warming hut is our home base and it’s tight, small and has a wood burning stove to keep your toasties warm. Space will be tight if we get a good turnout so please help conserve table space and don’t hog the place.
-Why in the world would anyone ever consider running with tennis rackets strapped to their feet? Because it’s fun. And once you try it you will find out for yourself, and you will most likely be very tired & sore and limp around work the next few days bragging about the coolest new sport you just discovered as people stare at you like you have 3-heads.
-Isn’t the ski loop there for skiers? Yes, and it’s groomed with special equipment designed to make a flat, smooth ski track a few times a week so area skiers can enjoy one of the nicest park ski loops in all of Western New York. Immediately following the Scramble the course will be re-rolled to preserve conditions for skiers. Please stay off the course and use other non-ski designated trails after the Scramble.

Spraque Brook Park Scramble

Rentals will be available at our registration area for the Scramble
on a first-come first-served basis from Gear for Adventure Sports.
Cost: $10. License required while you’re renting. Return after the race.

Art Roscoe xc-ski race 2010 Click here for more photos.

2009 Art Roscoe

The Art Roscoe Loppet on Sunday, February 7th.

First timer or seasoned pro the courses of the Art Roscoe are like no other trails in our region. All distances feature double set tracks the night before our event (pending adequate conditions) and a centralized start/finish area right near our registration Summit ski lodge. Wide, rolling trails challenge all skiers and our 22K blockbuster course features a 2-mile finishing climb.

With a breathtaking backdrop of Allegany State Park’s almost endless forest trails in the background we are proud to host another fun winter Loppet with the generous help of our volunteers & sponsors.

Three course distances to choose from in a classic style cross country ski race.

For too long the 850 children at Gateway Longview have been silent because for children without families, or children who have suffered abuse do not have a voice. But, on January 9, 2010 at 7 p.m., these children will be heard loud and clear through the fundraising efforts of 51 prominent local and emerging artists to “Break the Silence”.Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, Buffalo, NY will be the site of this most auspicious occasion. After suffering the emotional loss of losing a child, local photographer, Cheryl Gorski volunteered to take some pictures of the kids for their adoption campaign, at which time she was struck with the stark reality of these children’s lives. “We must let these children be heard and Break the Silence. They need us. You don’t need to go to a foreign country to adopt a child. We have children in need right here in Western New York”, said Gorski.
The evening will feature music and entertainment by Joseph Michael Mahfoud, Emile Latimer, Sabu Adeyola, Sechaba Molefe, Leah Russo, Geno Mc Manus, Dr. B. Andrew Lane & The Destiny Covenant Christian Center Worship Team, Roszella Davis, The Clark Academy Dancers, Jimmy Bigrook Hawkins and O’Connell And Company

Food will be provided by the Lafayette Tap Room, Gormet Sorbet, and a cash bar by the Shea’s Buffalo Performing Arts Center.

At 9pm the live auction will begin, with auctioneer Steve Phillips of The Lodge Auction House calling for bids on the art. $15.00 admission 7 PM – 11 P. Sponsorships are available. Sponsors can call: 716 903 0600 and ask for Cheryl. All auction proceeds to benefit the children of Gateway Longview, a child and family service organization.

Artists Breaking the Silence:

Jason Klinger
Clark Dever
Thomas Sonnenberger
David Wahl
Joe Cascio
Chuck Terrenova
Brian Garman
Terry Wherry
Guitar Artist HUGO
JAMES
Jeffery Freeman
Danielle Weiser
Mollie Atkinson
Cory Cudney
Lila Krehbiel
Brian Reszel
Elizabeth Pallette
Joel Lewitzky
Nikolai Failla
Damien Failla
Derek Goodwin
Cindy Ord
Ronald Seymour
Hal Kwasniewski
Tracy Marino
Peter Caruso
Betsey Higgins
Marcus Wise
Kevin Iuzzini
Cheryl Gorski
Michael Mulley
Mike Groll
Mark Dye
Lukia Costello
Glenn Murray
Matthew John Pasquarella
Blair Rusin
Luke Copping
Jen Seth Crimini
Aaron Ingrao
David Derner
Sherry Burns
Elizabeth Lambert Mararian
Sean Madden
Steve Azzara
Caroline Bronckers
Russel Link
Elizabeth Leader
Glen Kroetsch
Nickell City Girls
Beth Pascucci

For More Information
Contact: Teresa Reile 716 997 9069

Cheryl Gorski: 716 903-0600 : OBVIOUSLY we are going to have a FUN party, looking forward to seeing you all . Attire should be fun dress up, a tad over casual. I ask you all to PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND CLIENTS! I NEED YOUR HELP IN SPREADING THE WURD!

A good friend and cyclist.

November 24, 1928 – December 24, 2009

Bill McLaughlin Jr. Tour De Cure 2009

“I have fought the good fight.

I have finished the race.

I have kept the faith.”

(2 Timothy 4:7)

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Twas the week before Christmas most wrapped in their Snuggies, But not the hard core they were going out running
Track pants were on, sneakers were laced, You do the shopping, I will go race
The Freezer this year has a number for me, A holiday 5K around waterfront streets
Run in the cold, at a fun race, At mile 1 they will call out my pace
Burr it’s cold, it’s freezing outside, But I’d rather be here vs. in the mall lines
I’ve got my fleece hat and my fingered gloves, After I run I’ll fill my stomach with love.

The 2009 Freezer 5K Run kicks off at 11am in the Cobblestone District of Downtown Buffalo on Sunday, December 20^th.

Our USATF Sanctioned 5K Run features a 3.1 mile course on the roads around the HSBC Arena, the Buffalo Serviceman’s Naval Park and to/from the Erie Basin Marina on Erie Rd.

Sure it’s most likely going to be chilly, and perhaps a tad snowy, but we aren’t calling it the Freezer for nothing! Our 2009 event helps support the Buffalo Police Athletic League (providing athletic opportunities for our city youth programs) highlighting the health benefits of physical fitness and sports leadership.

A hoppin’, warm post-race party at WJ Morrissey’s will feature DJ entertainment, great Irish food, pizza, adult beverages from Lake Placid Brewing Company and soft drinks/hot drinks to keep your holiday season heated up!
Holiday attire strongly encouraged!

Campus Wheel Works Team

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KB was proud to host their first sanctioned bicycling event on Nov. 14th during their annual ski swap and open house. Bicycling in November?  That’s correct, and beyond that the competitors will be wishing for rain, snow, mud and all sorts of nasty conditions that would drive most cyclist to the couch dreaming of dry summer roads or trails and the sweet arcs of winter looming on the horizon. What we have here folks is a CYCLOCROSS RACE.

John Roden

The premier event of New York Road Runners, the ING New York City Marathon is one of the world’s great road races, drawing more than 100,000 applicants annually.

The race attracts many world-class professional athletes, not only for the more than $600,000 in prize money, but also for the chance to excel in the media capital of the world before two million cheering spectators and 315 million worldwide television viewers. As any one of the more than 700,000 past participants will attest, crossing the finish line in Central Park is one of the great thrills of a lifetime. [Watch]