Bicycling the Scenic Byways of the Adirondack North Country Region

Scenic Byways promotion by the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA)

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Check out Some of the Best Bicycling in the East

The region's 15 Scenic Byways provide the framework for this Bike-the-Byways presentation of bike routes,… [more]

Check out Some of the Best Bicycling in the East Check out Some of the Best Bicycling in the East

Biking the Adirondack Trail Scenic Byway

Starting at the north in Malone 10 miles from the border with Canada, or at the south along the Old Erie… [more]

Biking the Adirondack Trail Scenic Byway Biking the Adirondack Trail Scenic Byway

Black Fly Challenge

The Annual Black Fly Challenge is now in the record book. With more than 350 riders hitting the 40-mile… [more]

Black Fly Challenge Black Fly Challenge

Colorful Bike Ride along Lake George

One of the most scenic rides in the Adirondacks follows the shore of beautiful Lake George from Lake… [more]

Colorful Bike Ride along Lake George Colorful Bike Ride along Lake George

Bike Wilmington Website is LIVE

And is it ever - one of most impressive bicycling sites the region has seen and it covers all aspects… [more]

Bike Wilmington Website is LIVE Bike Wilmington Website is LIVE

Large Mountain Bike Loop Trail System near Speculator

Speculator has one of the most extensive signed mountain bike trails systems in the Adirondack region.… [more]

Large Mountain Bike Loop Trail System near Speculator Large Mountain Bike Loop Trail System near Speculator
Along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail, Cape Vincent

Check out Some of the Best Bicycling in the East

The region's 15 Scenic Byways provide the framework for this Bike-the-Byways presentation of bike routes, mountain bike rides and bike paths throughout the region. The Byways vary in length from 17 to 190 miles, and each offers a unique set of scenic, historic, cultural and recreational resources. Many of the Scenic Byways have their own websites that provide more information about biking on or … [more...]

Biking Rt 30 past Snowy Mountain

Biking the Adirondack Trail Scenic Byway

Starting at the north in Malone 10 miles from the border with Canada, or at the south along the Old Erie Canal in Fonda, the Adirondack Trail winds through the center of the Adirondack Park. Ride along the Sacandaga River in the southern end, along the shores of large lakes in the central portion, and enjoy the transition from forests to farms in its northern reach. Along the way a string of lake … [more...]

Black Fly Challenge

Black Fly Challenge

The Annual Black Fly Challenge is now in the record book. With more than 350 riders hitting the 40-mile course between Indian Lake and Inlet, it is one of the larger bike rides in the region, but there is no competition for the diversity of bikes that can be seen out on the course. As one participant observed, there are cyclocross bikes, mountain bikes, unicycles and tandems - as well as road … [more...]

Lake George Fall Colors

Colorful Bike Ride along Lake George

One of the most scenic rides in the Adirondacks follows the shore of beautiful Lake George from Lake George Village to Ticonderoga. But mid-Summer is not the best time to ride Rt 9N, as it is a very busy road with shoulders that vary from 1 inch to 2 feet, and compounding that lack of comfort is bumper-to-bumper traffic on a hot summer day, including boats on trailers, buses and an over-sized … [more...]

Wilmington Flume Trails on the Olympic Byway

Bike Wilmington Website is LIVE

And is it ever - one of most impressive bicycling sites the region has seen and it covers all aspects of the sport in the Wilmington - Lake Placid area, right on the Olympic Byway. Bike Wilmington NY is just getting started and features: The new Flume Trails and Hardy Road Trails with rides for all levels The new Dirt Jump and Skills Park right in Wilmington Lift Service Downhill Riding … [more...]

Austin Falls near Speculator

Large Mountain Bike Loop Trail System near Speculator

Speculator has one of the most extensive signed mountain bike trails systems in the Adirondack region. The trail system consists of two bike loops, the larger is 13.7 miles long, and the shorter Kunjamuk Cave loop is 7.2 miles long. All trail signs make reference to the Speculator ball field, in both directions of travel. The larger loop is accessed from all parking lots, which have informational … [more...]

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over 40 “BIKE SHOPS” in the area

Ricks Bike Shop

Bike Shops on and near the Scenic Byways There are over 40 bicycle shops in the region ready to help you with repairs, … [more]

the SEAT POST - Biking News for the Area

Biking the Adirondack Trail Scenic Byway

Check out Some of the Best Bicycling in the East

Colorful Bike Ride along Lake George

Large Mountain Bike Loop Trail System near Speculator

Black Fly Challenge

Bike Wilmington Website is LIVE

Bike the Byways on Flickr

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