Join us on Sunday, August 15, 2021 –7th annual SkyRide, presented by Independent Health.
Join us for a family-friendly bike ride over Buffalo’s Skyway.
The ride will start and end at the Outer Harbor Lakeside Bike Park (825 Fuhrmann Boulevard).
Ride 7.5, 15, or 23 miles! Departure times will be:
You may select your departure time during registration. Online registration closes Monday, August 9, at 11:59 pm.
Our route includes a car-free urban highway adventure.
The Skyway is accessible for families and people new to bicycling. Be aware: it’s a climb!
Did you know bikes were once allowed on the Skyway? Don’t miss your chance to experience the Skyway by bike before it’s removed!
This year’s route is a loop of the Skyway. Ride 7.5, 15, or 23 miles!
Ticket includes ride admission, bottled water, and fruit or snacks.
Children under 10 must be under their parents’ conveyance (child seat, trailer, or tag-along). Children under 5 are free!
GObike members receive 15% off all listed prices!
Early Registration – $30
Adult registration price for people ages 21 and older.
Early Youth – $10
Early registration price for youth ages 5 to 20.
General Admission – $40
Youth – $20
For attendees ages 5 to 20.
Champion – $100
For those able and willing to go above and beyond to support safer streets. In addition to bottled water and snacks, Champions receive a thank-you gift and their name listed on the SkyRide website.
Sponsor a rider – $30
If you can’t make it to the event and/or would like to help offset the cost for children and adults who may need financial assistance.
Children under age 18 must be joined by a parent or guardian at all times. Please note that food and merchandise are not included with registration.
GObike Buffalo Members: please log in to our member database while registering to receive discounts.
Refunds for SkyRide registration are not available after August 2. Your registration fees will be considered a donation to GObike and our work to make streets safer.
Please note the event will NOT be canceled due to rain. The event will only be canceled in the event of a severe weather emergency. However, the event may be delayed or temporarily suspended due to inclement weather. No refunds will be given for delays or event cancellations.
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 13 | 4 - 8 pm | Registration and packet pick-ups at 640 Ellicott Street |
| Saturday, August 14 | 4 - 8 pm | Registration and packet pick-ups at Lakeside Bike Park |
| Sunday, August 15 | 8:30 am | First wave departs |
| 9 am | Second wave departs | |
| 9:30 am | Third wave departs | |
| 11 am | Route is closed to riders | |
| Sandra Fundalinski | David S. Quackenbush |
| Onda Simmons | Nancy Nagy |
| Jeanne Slough | James Bill |
| Kait Miller | Sam Marazzo |
| Dan Barone | Barb Sorrentino |
| Steve Lakomy | Jaime Harbridge |
| Gerald Kelly | Greg Stevens |
| Christopher Kulig | Michael Radder |
| Ronald Burakowski | Laurie Joyce |
| Steven Nabach | Matthew Pagano |
| Adam Orsini | Bernice Kuca |
| Mike Heimerl | Bill Brady |
Here are some responses to frequently asked questions. Have a different question? Email us at events@gobikebuffalo.org.
Learn MoreYes, helmets are required. There are affordable options at most bike shops and stores around town. If you’re having trouble getting a helmet, we may be able to assist in helping acquire one for the ride.
Yes, please bring your family! Riders age 10 and older are allowed to ride independently on all routes with an accompanying adult. Due to safety concerns, children under 10 years old cannot ride themselves and must be under their parent’s conveyance–i.e., riding in a child seat, trailer, tag-along, cargo bikes, etc.
This is not a race. Participants can ride at a casual pace. Those coming at 8:30am to ride several loops over the Skyway will be able to ride at a faster pace.
Most streets and roadways on the route will be closed to traffic. Some of the route will be on city streets.
The SkyWay will be closed to automobile traffic from 6am to 12pm. For portions of the route that remain open to automobile traffic, Buffalo Police and ride support volunteers will assist riders to ensure riders safety.
The major roadways will be closed from approximately 6 am to 12 pm.
No. For safety reasons, there is no non-emergency stopping allowed up on the Skyway or along the highway routes. We will have professional photographers in various locations taking pictures that will be available online after the event.
This is a fundraiser for GObike, allowing us to conduct our work in making Buffalo and Western New York more accessible for people walking, biking, and using transit, including our education, advocacy, and policy work, and operating our community workshop. For an overview of our work, please view our Annual Report.
Your registration fee also covers the significant costs of organizing this ambitious event.
The ride happens rain or shine. If there are high winds (25mph+) or heavy rain, the Buffalo Police will determine whether or not it is safe to cross the Skyway. If we aren’t able to cross the Skyway, all riders will ride the rest of the route.
Yes. If you have attempted to pay for your SkyRide registration online and cannot complete the transaction, you can send a check or money order to our office:
GObike Buffalo
640 Ellicott St.
suite 447
Buffalo, NY 14203
Refunds are available until August 2. After that date, refunds are not available. Your registration fees will be considered a donation to GObike and our work to make streets safer.
Electric-assist bikes are allowed and welcomed on the ride! Fully electric-powered bikes with a throttle or anything with a motor is prohibited.
