The 11th annual Harry Elkes Ride held on September 28, 2024, at The Hub in Brant Lake was a huge success hosting 127 riders. The weather was perfect! The riders were treated to coffee and donuts before the ride. Bottled water was available to all riders as well as a rest stop for the 32 and 50-mile riders. The 50-mile and 32-mile rides were again the most popular rides with the Gravel ride also increasing in popularity this year!
Several cycling groups participated, including Saratoga Cycling Club, Capital Bicycle Racing Club, Capital District Tri, Good Ol’ Spokes, Croghan, Adirondack Multisport, and Bike Buddies. Riders came from across New York and Massachusetts. After the ride, many cyclists networked and had lunch and beverages at The Hub.
A big thanks to the event sponsors: Lake George RV, Rick’s Bike Shop, North Country Subaru, Mahoney Notifier, Queensbury Hotel, Schroon River Animal Hospital, Lake George Tourism, Miller, Mannix, Schachner and Hafner LLC, and The Hub. Special thanks to NEPromo, Kind Cycling, Common Roots Brewery, and The Hub for raffle prizes.
Kathy Pfeiffer and Bob Wright Co-Chaired the ride with assistance from Joan Jenkin, and JP Fasano. Volunteers at the event included Sue Danna, Beth Landrey, Doug, Glen Dibase, Portia Studenroth, Kelsey Alfonso, Jill Pederson, Cameron Benidt, and Cathy Biss. Also rest stop support, water and snacks were handed out by Joe Wagner. ACA board members present, Barbara Joudry, Joan Jenkins, Kathy Pfeiffer, Rich Zuccaro, Joe Wagner and Bob Wright.
T-shirts given to all volunteers, sponsors, and riders. In addition, sponsors were given a complimentary ride. Overall, it was a highly successful fundraiser to support ACA’s advocacy work.
