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The 2010 Easy Adirondacks Tandem Tour

June 25th through July 2nd

The tour package includes:

• Saranac Lake Tandem Rally
• Seven (7) days of riding
• Seven (7) nights lodging
• Three (3) dinners
• Three (3) afternoon Wine & Munchie 'Happy Hour' get-togethers
• Maps and cue sheets
• Baggage transfers

Total cost per Couple is $2200

Registration and Waiver forms

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The 2010 Adirondacks Tandem Tour

Day 1 Arrive in Saranac Lake
First settled in 1819, Saranac Lake thrived on logging and the guiding of the "sports." In 1876, the village was transformed. The fresh mountain air in Saranac Lake restored Dr. Trudeau's health, thus forming the basis for a curing regimen that established Saranac Lake as a pioneer health resort.
The Hotel Saranac gives us an historic, comfortable start to our tour. Opened in 1927, the Hotel contrasts with the many camps, cabins and small motels found throughout the region, similarly to when it was first built as the "only fire proof hotel in Upstate New York." Recalling a style and glamour of another era, the Hotel's stunning Grand Hall on the second floor epitomizes grace and warmth.
We will have a group dinner at the A. P. Smith Restaurant in the Hotel to celebrate your arrival and the start of the tour.

Day 2 & Day 3 Saranac Lake Tandem Rally
Rides of 14, 36, 48 or 62 miles

Ride along the three Saranac Lakes: Upper, Middle and Lower, as well many other smaller lakes and ponds. Stop and visit in the legendary town of Paul Smiths. Explore some of the most exciting and scenic cycling country in the Northeast. The region's abundance of quiet country roads and rolling terrain make it ideal for exploring at your own pace. Saranac Lake is the heart of cycling in the Adirondacks.
Walk around Saranac Lake's main street, or along the edge of the beautiful Lake Flower. BTW, notice that the village of Saranac Lake is not on Saranac Lake:)

Day 4 Saranac Lake to Tupper Lake
Rides of 22 or 35 miles

A pleasant ride of 22 miles, or again a longer, hillier 35 mile option.
We will be staying at Shaheen's Motel. Tupper Lake is on the quiet side, but it does have the Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, commonly called The Wild Center. Well worth the visit, and it's less than a mile form the motel. There will be a group dinner at the Park Smoke House Restaurant, walking distance from the motel.

Day 5 Tupper Lake to Potsdam
Ride of 51 miles

Today's ride has us heading west out of Tupper Lake along the scenic Route 3. About 17 miles out of town we head north along a remote secondary road that will take us out of the Adirondack Park and head toward the town of Potsdam, with a net elevation loss of 1300 feet for the day!

Friendly and inviting, Potsdam welcomes you! A Victorian and sandstone setting is the backdrop for Potsdam's modern educational, cultural and scientific centers, shopping, a wide variety of restaurants, and accommodations. Founded in 1806, Potsdam is situated on an abundant and wide band of well-renowned, reddish-orange Potsdam sandstone located north of the Adirondack foothills in central St. Lawrence County. For nearly two centuries as the county's "cultural and educational center," Potsdam is home to Clarkson University and the State University College at Potsdam.

We will be calling the Clarkson Inn home for next two days. The two-story Victorian building greets visitors as they arrive in the village of Potsdam with an understated elegance blending with the historic downtown community. The lobby area has a fireside sitting room and an elegant tearoom where a light breakfast is served each morning. A very modern hotel with an historic appeal.
We will have a group dinner tonight within walking distance of the Inn.

Day 6 Potsdam
Rides of 42, 46 or 65 miles (shortcuts available)

Ride through the gentle foothills of the Adirondacks to Canton. Along the picturesque Grasse River, Canton is situated between the Adirondack foothills and the St. Lawrence River Valley. Its rural environment and temperate climate offers a great range of outdoor settings from the colorful blossoms of spring, to gloriously warm summer days, some of the world’s most colorful autumn foliage, and crisp cold winters. Located in central St. Lawrence County, Canton is home to the county seat, St. Lawrence University, Canton Technical College, Corning Glass, Kraft Foods, Victorian architecture, and numerous shops and small businesses. And then loop back to Potsdam along a different scenic byway.

The longer ride continues from Canton down to the St. Lawrence River to Waddington, where you can find a unique blend of rural Victorian charm, American and local heritage, and a variety of recreational activities in an international setting. Nestled along the mighty St. Lawrence River marking New York’s northern border with Canada, Waddington has a front-row seat to view passing ships on the St. Lawrence Seaway, the fishermen reeling in northern pike and muskie, and some of the world’s most breathtaking sunsets. Then come back inland to return to Potsdam.

Neither ride has any big climbs, just lots of small ups and downs:)

Day 7 Potsdam to Malone
Rides of 38, 53 or 74 miles

This day has us riding below the foothills of the Adirondacks. The short, easy route goes directly to Malone along a quiet county road that passes along North Country farmland.
The intermediate route follows the Raquette River north, along beautiful rolling terrain, toward the St. Lawrence River before heading east toward Malone. This route also passes through the big towns of Plumbrook, Brasher Center, Bombay, Ft. Covington Center and many other quaint little villages.
The longer route takes a detour from the intermediate route to visit the Eisenhower Lock on the St. Lawrence Seaway. If you time it right, you can bike under and ocean going ship!
Our lodging for tonight will be in the Super 8 Motel. Group dinner again tonight.

Day 7 Malone to Saranac Lake
Rides of 44 or 57 miles

Time to pay the Piper!
As we head out of Malone to Saranac Lake we will be climbing back into the Adirondacks. The climbs are not particularly steep, but you will be climbing. These rides go through the most rustic sections of the trip. The shorter ride goes along a state route that has been designated a scenic road. The other route is primarily along small back roads through wilderness forests, peaceful and quiet.
Following the ride we can all pack up and take the two hour drive to Saratoga Springs for the 2010 Eastern Tandem Rally.