Rapid River Fondo

And, More Bike Rides for All Levels

By Darryl Caron

This Saturday, June 4, Adirondack Multi-Sport Club is excited to host the first annual Rapid River Fondo to benefit the Adirondack Cycling Advocates. If you’re missing the popular Tour de Cure event in Saratoga Springs, this ride is a worthy replacement – also for a good cause. With three distance options, there is an appropriate distance for riders of all abilities. Bring a friend, family member or coworker, and join the 33-mile, 48-mile or 62-mile bike rides along some of the southern Adirondack’s most picturesque roads and waterways. 

All rides start at 10am and include support and rest stops at The Hub in Brant Lake. The ride benefits the Adirondack Cycling Advocates, which promotes safe and quality bicycling in the southern Adirondacks. The Rapid River rides start/finish at Warrensburg Fish Hatchery in Warrensburg, just 35 minutes north of Saratoga Springs. To learn more and view course maps, visit: https://www.adirondackmultisport.com/rapid-river-fondo. Sponsors include The Hub, Common Roots Brewing, Rick’s Bike Shop, Canoe Island Lodge, Closet Rescue and T3 Coaching. To register, go to: www.bikereg.com/rapid-river-fondo.

If you’re looking for other June cycling events, consider these upcoming rides, challenges and races:

The 20th anniversary of the Whiteface Uphill Bike Race is on Saturday, June 4 at 5:30pm. With eight miles of uphill pedaling up the Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway, it’s a great challenge with super views. The Whiteface Uphill Bike Race has separate categories for juniors, military, tandems, plus Clydesdales, fillies and unicycle. For more info, visit: bikewilmingtonny.com. To register, go to: bikereg.com.

The first annual Saratoga Shredders “Spring Send” Kids’ Mountain Bike Race is on Sunday, June 12 at Polaris Pavilion in the Saratoga Spa State Park. The family-friendly event includes races for boys and girls (pre-K to grade 8), bouncy castles, food and more. All proceeds go to trail building at Graphite Range Community Forest in Saratoga. Register at: www.bikereg.com.

On Saturday-Sunday, June 18-19, Wild Flow Mountain Bike Tours will host their Tires Down in Wilmington Group Mountain Bike Rides. On Saturday-Sunday, July 9, their Placid is Wild Group Mountain Bike Rides will happen. Learn more and register: www.wildflowtours.com.

On Sunday, June 19, the first annual Helderberg Cliff Hanger Mountain Bike Race will take place at Thacher State Park near Voorheesville. It’s race two of the NYS Mountain Bike Series. More info and register: www.bikereg.com.

Bike Adirondacks is hosting their Adirondack Women’s Weekend Getaway on Friday-Sunday, June 24-26 in Saranac Lake. It’s an event not to miss with female guides, road cycling, dining, lodging and cultural experiences. Their Great Camp Sagamore Experience is on Sunday-Wednesday, July 10-13 in Raquette Lake. The central Adirondacks week includes road biking and much more. Save 15% with code: BIKEADK15 at www.bikeadirondacks.com.

See you out there on two wheels!