Thank you, REI

We are proud to welcome REI as a new sponsor of Cycle the Erie Canal. As one of the world's foremost purveyors of outdoor recreational gear, we can't think of a better partner to support this 8-day, 400 mile cycling tour showcasing the historic villages, beautiful scenery and first-class cycling along the Erie Canalway Trail.

Emily Copland, manager of the new REI store opening this summer in Rochester explains, "As we look forward to opening our newest REI store in Rochester on August 25th, our community involvement is already a high priority. We are so happy this year to support Parks & Trails New York with a grant for the Cycle the Erie Canal Tour in July. We will be out supporting the riders again this year. We can’t wait to cheer them on as they pass by the doors of our new store."

Thank you REI. We'll be sure to stop in and check out the new store soon!