Weekender at Paul Smith's College

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."