Hardy Kids MTB Race

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 26 years ago, the ride has generated over $140,000 for area youth programs.

Registration Includes

• Ride support and fully stocked rest stops

• Event T-Shirt - NEW THIS YEAR WE WILL HAVE A WOMEN'S STYLE SHIRT AVAILABLE

• 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/54267818

50mi - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53215096

100mi - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53215096

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 of 10mph

50 mi – 3 to 4 hours, appox. speed of 14 mph

100 mi – 6 to 7 hours, appox. speed of 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.

This is definitely one of our racers' favorite races. There are no huge hills and the scenery is beautiful. Beginning and ending at picturesque Shelburne Beach, you will run along dirt, gravel and paved roads featuring scenic views of Vermont countryside and rural farmland. Run past Charlotte Beach situated on beautiful Lake Champlain just before entering the Holmes Creek Covered Bridge for the first time. The course continues on quiet, rolling hills before arriving at the turnaround. The half marathon runs through the covered bridge twice. The 5K and 10K turn around before reaching the bridge (although it's not that far beyond the 10K turnaround, so if you want to run through it, it's not going to add that much to your finish time for 10K runners).