As cycling enthusiast, we often leave our friends and love ones behind when we travel to cycling events around the country and abroad. From the beginning, the Harriet Tubman Freedom Ride has included a program designed to engage non-cycling guests in the history, culture and discovery of this epic event.
Non-Cyclist Registration includes:
1. SWAG T-Shirt
2. Underground Railroad Research Project presentation by Cornell University Professor Gerard Aching
3. Meet and greet reception
4. Charter bus transportation services to Auburn New York, visit:
√ NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center
√ Seward House Museum
√ Harriet Tubman Grave Site
√ Harriet Tubman Home
5. Charter bus transportation to post-ride picnic
6. Post-ride picnic at Myers Park (the finish line for all cycling routes on Saturday)
7. Tickets to BYOB Party aboard Discover Cayuga Lake Cruise (Limited to first 60 guest who sign up)
8. Choice of one of the following Sunday activities
√ Ithaca Gorges and Waterfall Experience
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√ Jazz Brunch @ Seven Of Jazz Lounge
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Non-Cycling Guests Calendar of Events
Thursday July 20, 2023
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 July 21, 2023
10:00 AM Van / Bus departs Courtyard Hotel
10:20 AM Van / Bus departs Homewood Suites Hotel
10:40 AM – 3:00 PM
- Visit Alex Haley’s Birthplace
- Lunch with cyclist and community members at Southside Community Center
- Saint James A.M.E. Zion Church (Underground Railroad Research Project presentation )
3:30 AM Van / Bus departs Saint James with stops at event hotels
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
Saturday July 22, 2023
6:45 AM Van / Bus departs Courtyard Hotel
7:05 AM Van/Bus departs Homewood Suites Hotel
7:50 AM Van / Bus arrives @ NY State Equal Rights Heritage Center, Auburn NY
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Seward House Museum Tour
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM “Walk Where Harriet Walked” a guided tour by NY State Park Rangers with visits to:
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- Harriet Tubman Grave Site
- Harriet Tubman Home
- Harriet Tubman Memorial AME Zion Church
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11:00 AM – 12:00 NY State Equal Rights Heritage Center Tour
12:15 PM Van / Bus departs Equal Rights Heritage Center
1:00 AM – 5:00 PM Post Ride Picnic Celebration @ Myers Park Lansing NY
4:30 PM Van / Bus departs Meyers Park with stops at event hotels
5:00 PM Free Evening
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM BYOB Party aboard Discover Cayuga Lake Cruise (VIP Ticket Holders Only, transportation to/from the boat not included)
Sunday July 23, 2023
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 (transportation to/from the restaurant not included)
Monday July 24, 2023
Cyclists and guests depart Ithaca NY
*** all times and loctions are subject to change ***
