Saranac Lake, New York · Saturday, August 22, 2026
The Pat Stratton Ride is a cycling event held on Saturday, August 22, 2026. It is located at 92 Mt Pisgah Ln in Saranac Lake, New York.
This is the ultimate event to attend with a big group of friends. Whether you stay on campus, or stay in local lodging, the Weekender is all about relaxation and exploration, on and off your bike.
Paul Smith's 14,000 acre lakeside campus is perfect hub for you to explore the beautiful Saranac Lake region by bicycle. But this event is so much more. It's a waterfront campfire with a guitar and friends. It's a few paddle strokes on a pristine pond while listening to the enchanting call of a loon. It's drinking in crisp forest smells while strolling a boardwalk along a nearby bog. And, of course, the cycling is AMAZING. Especially since we'll utilize sections of the vehicle-free and visually stunning Adirondack Rail Trail.
Need a teaser, check out this sweet video.
Dates: July 31-August 2
Location: Paul Smith's College, Paul Smiths
Mileage: 20-40 miles/day
Participation Cap: 150 riders
Benefits: Adirondack Rail Trail Association
The a la carte nature of registration allows guests to choose to stay in a dorm, or nearby local lodging. You can also choose to add the campus meal plan, which makes planning for groups of any size incredibly easy.
BONUS: If you sign up with a group of 10 or more, you'll score a sweet discounted registration price AND land a Weekender t-shirt for free. Extra points for the best name for your group/team.
Registration Includes
Arrival Dinner
Event Goodie Bag
Clearly Marked Daily Routes
Support & Gear Vehicles, Mechanics
Well Stocked Rest Stops
Nightly Entertainment
Guided Hiking or Canoeing Adventures
Rider Experiences
"Bike ADK always delivers exceptional value at the Weekender at Paul Smiths. Ride support is outstanding, in fact the roadie staff quickly become old friends. The college campus setting in the ADK is heavenly."
"I felt like a kid at camp. Great biking which was good for the body with beautiful paddling that’s good for the soul."
"The Paul Smith's Weekender is one of the best biking experiences we've had! The setting is beautiful, the routes were well thought out and supported. The scenery on the rides and at the college were amazing. We were so happy we chose to stay in the dormitory on campus with the dining hall. It gave us more time for the fun after the ride and made it so much more relaxing. We are planning to return. It was the highlight of the summer for us."
"This event was SO well organized. The communication with participants was outstanding. Beautiful riding routes and a nice selection of other activities and services. My husband and I have been to many bicycle events and this was definitely one of the best. Don’t miss out!"
"Great weekend in one of the most beautiful locations on the planet. Everything was very well organized. Would reco camping and bringing your own boat to enjoy the beautiful lake."
WHAT: kids' mountain bike race followed by a free trailhead cookout
WHO: pre-K through high school mountain bikers (striders included)
WHEN: morning of Saturday, August 29th, 2026
WHERE: Hardy Road Trails/Beaver Brook Tract in Wilmington, NY
This is the eighth year for this awesome kids event and the first year that the Barkeater Trails Alliance is hosting it. This race was started by kids, for kids, and we're stoked to continue that legacy this year. Last year the race attracted more than 80 kids and their families.
Race categories span from pre-K to 12th grade and the race course changes with each age range.
The youngest age groups do a loop on Beaver Brook View Trail, a 0.3-mile crushed-stone path on lower Hardy.
3rd - 5th graders ride a 1.4-mile route Coniferous to Lost Farm Trails.
6th - 8th graders ride a 2.0-mile route of Make Believe to Coniferous to Lost Farm.
9th - 12th graders have a 2.5-mile route including Lost Farm, All In, and Ante Up trails.
We're also hosting a cookout after the race, so don't jet off right after you make the podium. Stick around for a free sizzling hotdog and crisp, cold juice.
Thank you so much to all the volunteers, sponsors, and racers who make this stellar event possible!