Experience the breathtaking Highlands Cycle Tour on August 22, 2026. This year’s tour promises an unforgettable adventure through some of nature's most stunning landscapes. Registration opens March 1, 2025, and early birds will benefit from a $75 fee before June 1. Fees increase to $100 between June 1 and July 31, with a final hike to $125 for those registering on or after August 1, including walk-ins at the event. Children under 16 can join in the fun, paying just $30 but must be accompanied by an adult. Register early to secure your spot and save; if last-minute commitments prevent you from participating, your fee will become a charitable contribution. Online registration closes on August 19 at 11:59 PM EST with no refunds after July 25. On the day of the event, riders can register via cash, check, or credit card. HCT merchandise is available for direct order through mid-August from N+1 Designs’ online store and will be delivered within four weeks by USPS. For all your questions about registration or the event itself, contact the Highlander Director. What awaits you on this tour? A ride goody bag filled with custom HCT branded wine or sparkling grape juice, a unique sticker, and swag that varies each year are just some of the perks for those who register before August 1. Complimentary post-ride dinners await, along with SAG refreshments throughout your journey. The tour also includes an expo featuring cool HCT merchandise to keep you motivated on your ride through picturesque Highlands scenery. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or new to long-distance rides, the Highlander Cycle Tour offers an experience that will leave lasting memories of beauty and challenge.
Races Offered
Highlander Century
Aug 22, 2026
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164.2K
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Cycling
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48 days remaining
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$100.00
Highlander Gravel
Aug 22, 2026
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85.3K
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Cycling
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48 days remaining
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$100.00
Highlander Lite
Aug 22, 2026
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51.5K
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Cycling
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48 days remaining
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$100.00
Metric Century
Aug 22, 2026
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98.2K
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Cycling
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48 days remaining
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$100.00
Under 16 - All courses
Aug 22, 2026
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Under 16 - All courses
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Type —
Cycling
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48 days remaining
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$30.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Canandaigua.
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16.2° / 24.7°
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15.5° / 24.4°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 43m
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Avg rainfall
4.0 mm
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Avg snowfall
—
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Avg wind speed
10.2 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
High (7.0)
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Humidity
75.1%
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Sunrise
06:16
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Sunset
20:08
About Canandaigua
Learn more about the host city, Canandaigua.
One of the oldest cities in the Finger Lakes region of New York, Canandaigua has a long history as a major crossroads. Its name derives from a Seneca word meaning "The Chosen Spot", and its position at the northern end of Canandaigua Lake certainly justifies the moniker. With a well-preserved historic downtown, a magnificent 19th-century mansion with gardens, a modern and very trendy wine and culinary center, and the always-excellent boating on the lake, Canandaigua today has just as much to offer a visitor as it did in its heyday... if not more.
