The Adirondack Cycling Advocates (ACA) recently purchased and donated a bicycle fix-it-station to the Warren County Highway Department (Highway Department) for installation on the Warren County bike trail. The fix-it-station is installed at the entrance to the bike trail located in the parking lot on Country Club Road in Queensbury, New York. The Highway Department…
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Information for Warren County Bicyclists
2023 Harry Elkes Recap
The 10th annual Harry Elkes Ride held on September 09, 2023, at The Hub in Brant Lake was a resounding success hosting 102 riders. The night before there was heavy rain threatening the ride. Fortunately, the rain stopped, and the day was perfect for biking. The riders were treated to coffee and donuts. Bottled water…
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2023 Harry Elkes Ride Anounced
The Adirondack Cycling Advocates have released the following details for the 10th Annual Harry Elkes Ride. September 9, 2023. Start time: 9:30-10 AM. Start: The Hub, 27 Market St, Brant Lake, NY 12815. Choose your ride: 50-mile, 32-mile, 18-mile gravel, 15-mile. After the ride: Food & beverages available for purchase at The Hub; relax, meet other cyclists; watch a…
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2023 Lloyd Mott Cycling Scholarship Awarded
The Adirondack Cycling Advocates is excited to announce that the $2,500.00 Lloyd Mott Cycling Scholarship was awarded to Teagan Wright from Greenwich High School. The scholarship was based on a written essay focusing on cycling safety and an idea or project that could be developed to ensure the safety of cyclists. Teagan will be attending…
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ACA Participates in 2023 Lobby Day
Adirondack Cycling Advocates (ACA) representatives participated in lobbing day at the Capitol in Albany on May 23, 2023. They supported the NY Bicycling Coalition and other organizations promoting The SAFE Streets Act: Sammy’s Law to permit NYC to set lower speed limits; Three-Foot Law to require a “move over” for cyclists, just as that principle…
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Email from A/GFTC: Survey Outreach
Friday, May 5, 2023, 10:34:22 AM EDT Hello all, As you may know, A/GFTC is undertaking an update to our Long Range Plan. As part of that, we’ve developed an online survey and mapping tool. I’m hoping some of you will be able to share this info on your own websites and/or social media. A/GFTC…
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2023 Lloyd Mott Cycling Scholarship
The Adirondack Cycling Advocates (ACA) was formed under Mr. Lloyd Mott’s leadership to provide safe and quality cycling in the southeastern region of the Adirondacks. A key goal of our mission is to educate the area youth on cycling safety. Cyclists are vulnerable to dangers on the roads and trails, so it is essential that…
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2023 ACA Annual Meeting/Buffet Dinner
Adirondack Cycling Advocates, Inc. Board of Directors invites you to attend … ACA Annual Meeting/Buffet Dinner Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 5:30 – 8:30pm Bogeys Pub & Grill, 31 Cronin Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804 518-792-1650 BayMeadows.golf COST: Buffet Dinner: $35.00(includes Tax/Service Fee), Cash bar MEETING AGENDA 5:30 – 6:00: Welcome/Social 6:00 – 6:30: Business Meeting: 2022…
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Gates & Bollard Inventory Updated to Include Feeder Canal Trail
The Adirondack Cycling Advocates have updated their original report Gates & Bollards on the Warren County Bikeway to include Glens Falls Feeder Canal and Towpath Trail. The Warren County Bikeway, one of the older trails in the country, was first constructed in 1978. Much has been learned about bikeway safety and design in the intervening 40…
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2022 Harry Elkes Recap
The 9th annual Harry Elkes Ride held on September 17, 2022, at The Hub in Brant Lake was a resounding success. The day started out cool and foggy but later cleared for some great fall Adirondack scenery. There were 133 riders broken up as follows: Route Distance (miles) Number of Participants Schroon – Brant Lakes…
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