THE FRENCH & PICKERING CREEKS CONSERVATION TRUST PROUDLY PRESENTS ITS 8th ANNUAL

French Creek Iron Tour
Cycling for Open Space

Sunday, June 13, 2010 

Join over 1,000 riders for scenic cycling through Iron Furnace country and have a blast! The French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust preserves open space where iron blast furnaces and forges served as cornerstones of industry in colonial Pennsylvania – hence “Iron Tour.”

When you ride in the French Creek Iron Tour, you have a direct impact on the preservation of the pristine countryside that surrounds you.  Since 1967, the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust has protected more than 8,500 acres of open space in northern Chester County.

If you rode this year but haven't yet looked for your photo, please visit the 2009 FCIT Photo Gallery.

Please patronize the bike shops that provided 2009 SAG:  Bike Line, Bikesport, Phoenix Cycles and Tri County Bicycles.  

Check back in early 2010 to preregister. Here’s what some riders had to say about their 2009 experience:

“Thank you so much for the time and effort it took to organize this event. This was my first bike tour and it will not be my last.  I am so glad I participated. The scenery was beautiful along the tour. It was a great day!!”

“My husband and I had a wonderful time riding in the French Creek Iron Tour. We participated last year as well.  The scenery was magnificent! It feels great to support such a worthwhile cause! Thank You.”

“THANK YOU TO ALL FCIT SUPPORT, VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF!  I certainly intend to keep the FCIT ride on my schedule for the foreseeable future. It is so well-supported, great food, beautiful countryside, thoughtfully chosen routes, and the … friendliest support people imaginable.”

“I don't do many bike rides, but I do run in a lot of races.  I have to say, I am so amazed at how well you run everything.  I love the lunch afterwards.  You guys do an amazing job and I look forward to doing this tour again.  Thank you.”

“I do a few of these rides every year … It was my first participation in the FCIT and I brought seven friends with me. We are unanimously stating that this one is the best in terms of the course and the overall organization. The volunteers were so nice everywhere, the food and fluids were excellent at each of the rest stops…”

“This was my first organized ride and I was really impressed. If this is what they are all like, I'm going to become a regular. Thank you to all of the organizers and volunteers. The rest stop was amazing! The course was easy to follow.”

“I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the French Creek Iron Tour last Sunday. I completed the 100 mile route and found everything about it to be top notch. The route was challenging without being grueling; the rest stops were well spaced; and the volunteers very helpful and very friendly. Of all the tours I have done, I rank the Iron Tour up there with the best of them, in terms of preparation and service. … I believe that sentiment is shared by all the riders. I look forward to participating again next year.”