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The 6th annual EA2EVL Fondo will take place on Saturday, October 3rd. This non-competitive, 42-mile charity bike ride from East Aurora to Ellicottville raises funds for the development, construction, and maintenance of the 27-mile ECRT Trail between Orchard Park and Ashford, NY. The ride is open to cyclists of all skill levels with no race times or rankings.
The EA2EVL Fondo was developed by John Cimperman, owner and founder of 42 North, a craft brewery in East Aurora. “What started as a crazy idea has become a really fun, annual fundraising event,” explains John. “It’s meant to be both an awareness as well as a fundraiser for the ECRT (Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail, ecattrail.org) Trail and we figured there’s no better way to show off where the trail is going to lead than with a scenic bike ride along the route.”
Historically, the ride has averaged 400 riders per year, with this year being no exception. “We get a lot of return riders,” explains John. “Many people travel from Ohio, Canada and other areas for this ride, claiming it to be one of the most scenic rides in the region. It’s simply beautiful – the scenery of the rolling hills, the crisp warm air and the comradery of the riders. It’s really unique and something we’ve come to look forward to every year.”…