"Cycle Adirondacks" to Launch 2015

As there are several avid cyclists in our class, I thought I would share a cool program I came across in the New York Times. From August 23^rd to August 29th next summer, a program called, Cycle Adirondacks, will organize its first week long bike tour in the Adirondacks. Sponsored by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Cycle Adirondacks aims to “showcase the natural landscape that is home to a variety of both wildlife and historic towns and villages in Adirondack Park.”

The tour will both begin and end in Saranac Lake at the headquarters of the WCS Adirondack Program, and includes overnight stops in Star Lake, Boonville, Camden, Old Forge and Long Lake. In the middle of the the trip, there will be a layover day in Old Forge, where riders can pedal an optional route or take the day off the bike and enjoy the towns of Old Forge and Inlet. Riders will bike a total of approximately 400 to 500 miles, depending on their preferences. Daily excursions range from 50 to 75 miles, and total elevation gain will be roughly around 20,000 feet. The current cost of this tour is $1,495, which includes three catered meals daily, fully stocked rest stops, camping spots, hot showers, baggage service, on-course safety support, and a wellness tent. For now, participation is capped at 600, but the WCS will modify this if there are high demand for the program.

Check it out: http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/08/27/a-new-bike-tour-in-the-adirondacks/?_r=0