The Weekender at Paul Smith's College is a cycling event held on Friday, July 31, 2026. It is located at 7777 NY-30 in Paul Smiths, New York.
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
16.8 km from Paul SmithsCycling
Tue, Jul 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Immerse yourself in the wonder of the vehicle-free Adirondack Rail Trail during these guided multi-day tours of the entire 34-mile corridor that connects some of the most incredible landscape and
communities in upstate New York.
Your Adirondack Rail Trail Experience begins with a three-night stay at the stunning Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge, which has been family owned and operated on the pristine shores of Lake Clear since 1886. In between peaceful overnights and fine old world dining at the lodge, our professional guides will share the beauty of the Adirondack Rail Trail with you over two days of fully supported cycling, including delicious lunches, snacks and other fun stops along the routes.
Dates: August 18-21
Location: Lake Clear
Mileage: 16 miles/Day 1, 18 miles/Day 2
Participation Cap: 8 riders
Pricing: $1,125/person
Benefits: Adirondack Rail Trail Association
If you're looking for a zero planning, maximum fun and fully pampered experience of the Adirondack Rail Trail, this is it. You'll be completely taken care of with two days of guided cycling through the breathtaking Adirondack landscape, full access to the 25-acre Lake Clear Lodge, plus so much more.
Registration Includes
2 days of fully guided bicycling on the Adirondack Rail Trail
3 nights at the amazing Lake Clear Lodge
7 meals
1 Great Camp Dinner
1 Take-Out Pub Dinner in your lodging or at the beach
2 Brew Pub Lunches on the bicycling routes
3 Breakfast Baskets
Arrival Happy Hour with Beverages & Charcuterie
Vehicle & Mechanic Support
Well Stocked Rest Stops
Event Gift Bag
Event Schedule
DAY 1 - Tuesday Arrival
3:30p: Check-In Opens, Get Settled In
5p: Lakefront Happy Hour & Meet Your Guides (Beverages & Charcuterie Included)
Dinner on your own (utilize your take-out pub dinner, visit a nearby restaurant or cook on your own)
DAY 2 - Wednesday Ride Lake Placid to Lake Clear Lodge (16 miles)
9a: Departure via BikeADK Shuttle to Lake Placid to start ride
2p: Anticipated return to Lake Clear Lodge
6p: Group Great Camp Dinner (Speakeasy Appetizers, Lake View Dining, & Hand Crafted Adirondacks Alps Dessert)
Breakfast is on your own at the lodge. Lunch will happen at RiverTrail Beerworks in Saranac Lake along the route. We'll also stop for snacks, photo spots and other very cool must-see attractions along the rail trail.
DAY 3 - Thursday Ride from Lake Clear Lodge to Tupper Lake (18 miles)
9a: Departure via bike from Lake Clear Lodge
3p: Anticipated return to Lake Clear Lodge via BikeADK Shuttle after lunch at the end of the ride.
Breakfast is on your own at the lodge. Lunch will happen at the end of the ride at Raquette River Brewing in Tupper Lake. Like Day 1, we'll stop plenty of times along the route for snacks and fun. At the end of the ride, you'll also say goodbye to your guides and make plans to see us again. Dinner is on your own that evening.
DAY 4 - Friday Departure
11a: Checkout time
Cycling Trail
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Named after local plumber and cycling enthusiast, the Pat Stratton Ride is a road cycling tour featuring some of the most stunning scenery and terrain in the northern Adirondacks.
Dates: August 22,
rain or shine
Location: Saranac Lake
Mileage: 25, 50 or Century
Participation Cap: 300 riders
Benefits: Saranac Lake Kiwanis Club Youth Programs
Stratton veterans will also tell you the ride is also known for the world famous fresh baked pies available to all at the finish line BBQ, which is hosted at Mt. Pisgah Recreation Center in Saranac Lake.
But here's what it's really about. The kids. Your registration supports a wide variety of youth programs, including an annual bicycle rodeo, free helmet distribution and fitting, school back-pack program, support for foster children, and summer camp scholarships.
Since it began 26years ago, the ride has generated over $140,000 for area youth programs.
Registration Includes
Ride support and fully stocked rest stops
Event T-Shirt
Post Ride BBQ
Pies!
Warm fuzzies for supporting youth programs
Rider Experiences
“This was a well organized, beautiful ride in the Adirondacks. Little traffic, fresh air, fun like minded people, great barbecue, fully supported with bike mechanic at the start. Lovely. We will come again”
“I love seeing the prettiest views on this route, knowing it’s going to a good cause. 10/10 would recommend.”
“It’s one of the best organized rides in the ADK’s and a great fundraiser for a good cause!”
“This is one of the best supported and fun rides of the season. The pies alone are worth the trip.”
Routes:
25mi - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49245152
50mi - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50877652
100mi - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52268737
Routes are also marked with road paint and turn signs.
Time considerations-
The ride organizers anticipate that each ride should be completed within the following time durations;
25 mi – 2 to 2 1/2 hours, appox. speed is 10mph
50 mi – 3 to 4 hours, appox. speed 14 mph
100 mi – 6 to 7 hours, appox. speed is 15 mph
Please consider these estimates when selecting your ride. If you are a slower rider you may miss out on the BBQ and raffle, which would be a sad thing! These times are expected to get you back to the lodge before 3 p.m. when the BBQ closes and the raffle begins.
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