2026 marks the 15th year of the Andean Health Cycling Team (AHCT) rides. To date, the team has raised more than 5 million dollars to support Andean Health's work in rural Ecuador.
This year's ride in Upstate New York will be set in a region known for its 11 narrow, glacially formed lakes, dramatic gorges, and more than 100 wineries.
Here, riders will experience scenic biking routes that have both flat terrain as well as hillier loops around the lakes.
The largest and deepest of New York's glacial Finger Lakes
The longest and second largest lake in volume. It is just under 39 miles long
Three of the smaller Finger Lakes, but still beautiful and worth a visit
Seven-day riders will arrive in Rochester, NY and begin the first ride on a route parallel to Lake Ontario. From there, the team will start at the eastern end of the Finger Lakes region and work its way west to cycle around most of the 11 lakes.
Three-day riders will arrive in Rochester, NY and meet up with the seven-day team in Canadaigua on the north end of Lake Canadaigua (35-minutes from Rochester airport). Ground transportation will be provided by AHCT.
Rides each day will range between 40 – 60 miles and will include options for avid and moderate cyclists.
Lodging, meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), on-road snacks, and support vehicles will be provided.
Bike rentals will be available at extra cost; more information to come.
Support team and seven-day riders arrive in Rochester and prepare to launch on Sunday.
Cycle eastward along routes parallel to Lake Ontario.
Cycle near Lake Skaneateles, Lake Otisco, and Lake Owasco. Routes in this area will vary from relatively flat terrain to some of the steepest climbs in the Finger Lakes. Riders will be rewarded with exceptional views of the lakes and sometimes dramatic terrain.
Shuttle to ride start and spend the day riding along Cayuga Lake, the longest, and second largest of the Finger Lakes. Riders will experience the lake's glacial landscape, with gentle grades on the north end and steeper, more challenging grades on the south end.
Today's ride will include routes around Seneca Lake, the largest and deepest of the Finger Lakes. It's known as the "lake trout capital of the world" and stretches 38 miles, north-to-south. Along the route, riders will no doubt enjoy parts of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail (more than 30 wineries).
Today's routes will take riders around Lake Canandaigua, a lake known for its 36-mile shoreline, along with steep and moderate scenic hillsides
Riders will cycle by some of the region's smallest lakes: Conesus, the western most of the Finger Lakes; Hemlock, the shallowest but surrounded by 45 acres of natural wetlands and trails; and/or Honeoye, the protected, natural municipal water supply for Rochester.
Ride to and from the hotel around Keuka Lake, known as the "Crooked Lake." Riders will enjoy the landscape, challenging hills, and bluffs with scenic views and terrain suitable for vineyards.
Subject to change based on road conditions and other factors.
This annual ride started in 2012 to raise funds and awareness for Andean Health & Development’s healthcare work in rural Ecuador and has since raised over five million dollars!
Below are some easy ways to show support and spread the word. Thank you!
Individuals, whether you will cycle or not, can donate to Andean Health & development by visiting the our donation page.
Individuals may also send a personal check to:
Andean Health & Development
PO Box 7158
Carol Stream, IL 60197-7158
We would be delighted for your company to sponsor this ride!
We proudly display and recognize company sponsors on promotional materials, equipment, AHD and AHCT websites and more. Your sponsor dollars will be used to support both Hesburgh Hospital and Pedro Vicente Maldonado Hospital, along with the Andean Health Institute and Family Residency Program — all in rural Ecuador. Most importantly, your sponsorship will help continue AHD’s mission, and by becoming a sponsor of the Andean Health Cycling Team, your contributions transform the lives of rural Ecuadorians.
Depending on level of sponsorship, your company logo and sponsorship will be displayed through several channels:
Questions regarding sponsorship can be sent to Pablo Martínez at [email protected].
Contact Pablo Martínez at [email protected]
