2026 BIG EAST SCHEDULE

Big East Ride with Rider Magazine

On Saturday, Oct. 3, join Rider’s, Marisa McInturff for a scenic early-fall ride in central New York that coincides with her appearance at the Big East Power Show. All riders, all brands, and all models are welcome!

Meet at 8 a.m. at the New York State Fairgrounds Expo Center (enter via Gate 2 on State Fair Blvd.). There will be a brief rider's meeting, and the ride will start at 8:30 a.m. The 140-mile ride will take about 4 hours and includes a stop at Cayuga Lake and Taughannock Falls State Park (photo below). You can view the ride route on REVER (where you can download a GPX file) or on Google Maps (see map below; ride will go counterclockwise).

The ride will return to the Expo Center around 12:30 p.m. At 1 p.m. Marisa McInturff will unveil Rider’s 2026 Motorcycle of the Year

Those who join the ride get FREE admission to the Big East Powersports Show!

The GLOBE OF DEATH Returns for 2026

Experience the thrill of the Golden Riders as they race at incredible speeds inside the Globe of Death. It's an unforgettable display of skill, precision, and fearless stunts—only at Big East 2026.