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
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.