July 18, 2024 thru July 21, 2024
The Harriet Tubman Freedom Ride is a four day celebration of History, Culture, Cycling and Discovery… come join us!
July 18, 2024 thru July 21 , 2024
The Harriet Tubman Freedom Ride is a four day event in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. The mission of our event: To amplify the faith and courage of Harriet Tubman on and off the bike. Event activities are centered around cycling, however, the event also features a robust non-cycling guest program. The following activities are available to all participants:
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- Visit Fort Hill Cemetery, the final resting place of Harriet Tubman’s body
- Cycling tour of Cornell University
- Presentations by subject matter experts on Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
- Waterfall & gorges hiking tours
- Museum tours
- Cruise on Cayuga Lake
- Visit to Alex Haley’s birthplace
- Post-ride picnic at Myers Park in Lansing NY
- Visit the Harriet Tubman Home, a 32-acre estate she acquired during her lifetime
Born enslaved, but determined to be free, Harriet Tubman, “The Moses of Her People” led hundreds of black men, women and children to freedom. After her own escape to freedom in Canada and her role leading enslaved people along the route of the Underground Railroad, Auburn, NY became Harriet Tubman’s home where she continued to fight for human rights, women’s suffrage and humanitarian endeavors.
The non-cycling guests program is ideal for your family members and friends who do not ride a road bike. Non-cycling guests are shuttled from host hotels to select venues. Visit the Non-Cycling Guests Program to review the program deliverables and non-cycling program agenda.
Each year our event features a “Celebrity Cyclist”… we look forward to announcing the 2024 Celebrity Cyclist soon!
Cyclist Calendar of Events
Thursday July 18, 2024
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Community Engagement at Ithaca’s Southside Community Center
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Registration Check-In and Packet Pick-Up at Host Hotel
Friday July19, 2024
Option A
A spirited pre-ride for guest returning to Ithaca for their 2nd or 3rd Harriet Tubman Freedom Ride – ride leader Jay Dietershagen
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Experience ~ 27 miles of the regions iconic cycling routes with cyclist Jay Dietershagen
- Enjoy lunch at Crossroads Bar and Grill where your 1st beverage is sponsored by Heritage Cycling Tours Foundation (Lunch at Crossroads is Dutch Treat!)
Option B
A touring event highlighting culturally significant locations and personalities – ride leader Glen Christopher
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Rolling Historical Tour Through Ithaca with Celebrity Cyclist Departing from and returning to
Homewood Suites Hotel with Several stops including:
- Cornell University
- Alex Haley’s Birthplace
- Lunch at Southside Community Center
- James A.M.E. Zion Church (Underground Railroad Station)
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Reception at Homewood Suites Hotel
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Registration Check-In and Packet Pick-Up at Homewood Suites Hotel
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Half Metric Cyclists check-in your bicycles @ moving company truck on parking lot east of
Homewood Suites Hotel
Saturday July 20, 2024
5:30 AM – 5:45 AM Century Cyclist Backpack Pickup @ Courtyard by Marriot
5:50 AM – 6:10 AM Century Cyclist Backpack Pickup @ Homewood Suites Hotel
6:30 AM Century Cyclists Start – Depart from Homewood Suites Hotel
6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Non-Cyclist Program – Complete agenda/schedule available April 18
7:50 AM Metric Cyclists Group 1 Start @ Myers Park, Lansing NY
7:57 AM Metric Cyclists Group 2 Start @ Myers Park, Lansing NY
8:05 AM Metric Cyclists Group 3 Start @ Myers Park, Lansing NY
8:15 AM Half Metric Cyclists board charter buses @ Myers Park and depart for Auburn NY
9:05 AM Half Metric Cyclists arrive at Booker T. Washington Community Center Auburn NY
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Half Metric Cyclists Start Riding from Booker T. Washington Community Center Auburn NY
1:00 AM – 5:00 PM Post Ride Picnic Celebration @ Myers Park Lansing NY
5:00 PM Free Evening
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM BYOB Party aboard Discover Cayuga Lake Cruise (VIP Ticket Holders Only)
Sunday July 21, 2024
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Ithaca Gorges and Waterfall Experience – or –
9:45 AM – 12:45 PM Jazz Brunch @ Seven Of Jazz Lounge, 106 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY
Monday July 23, 2024
Cyclists and guests depart Ithaca NY
*** all times and loctions are subject to change ***
Drive Times to Ithaca, New York
Accomodations
Homewood Suites By Hilton Ithaca
Group Rate t.b.d. (a) – 1 King Bed Studio Suite
Group Rate t.b.d. (a) – 1 King Bed 1-Bedroom Suite
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca
29 Thornwood Drive
Ithaca, New York
Group Rate t.b.d. (b) – Group Rate
Direct: 607-330-1000
Group Rate Website Address:
(b) Group rates expire t.b.d.
4-Day All-Inclusive / Cyclist Registration includes:
1. SWAG Bag (includes ID wristband, bike and cycling shirt number)
2. Friday Pre-Ride or Touring event
√ Cycling tour of Cornell University and
√ Underground Railroad Research Project presentation by Cornell University Professor Gerard Aching
√ Lunch at the Southside Community Center
3. Meet and greet reception / Route & activity presentation
4. Century, Metric and Half-Metric cycling route options
√ Full SAG support
√ H20, protein & snack rest stops every 15 to 20 miles
√ Downloadable route maps from RidewithGPS.com
5. Post-ride picnic at Myers Park (the finish line for all cycling routes on Saturday)
6. Tickets to BYOB Party aboard Discover Cayuga Lake Cruise (limited to first 60 guest who sign up)
7. Choice of one of the following Sunday activities
√ Ithaca Gorges and Waterfall Experience (charter bus excursion)
– or –
√ Jazz Brunch @ Seven Of Jazz Lounge
8. Cycling insurance via BikeLeague/AmericanSpecialtyGroup covering all registered cyclists
$319.99
$289.99
Early-Bird thru May 2, 2024
"The Journey" Day Pass / Cyclist Registration includes:
1. Meet and greet reception / Route & activity presentation
2. Century, Metric and Half-Metric cycling route options
√ Full SAG support
√ H20, protein & snack rest stops every 15 to 20 miles
√ Downloadable route maps from RidewithGPS.com
3. Post-ride picnic at Myers Park (the finish line for all cycling routes on Saturday)
4. Cycling insurance via BikeLeague/AmericanSpecialtyGroup covering all registered cyclists
*** BONUS ***
√ Friday Pre-Ride – ride leader Jay Dietershagen
√ Post pre-ride lunch at Crossroads Bar & Grill, “Dutch Treat”
√ Ability to purchase additional program activities and meals “a-la-carte”
$119.99
$99.99
Early-Bird thru May 2, 2024
2022 Harriet Tubman Freedom Ride Sponsors
