Canals & Lakes Century

CANALS & LAKES CENTURY INFO

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LOCATION:  Schuylerville, NY

START DATE/TIME:  Sunday, November 10th, 2024 | 8:00 AM

DISTANCE/ELEVATION:  105/27 MILES | 3,772'/1,306'

~ NO E-BIKES ~ NO PETS ~

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Thank you for your interest in the Canals & Lakes Century. This ride is presented by Adirondack Ultra Cycling and is part of the ADIRONDACK ULTRA CHALLENGE. This event offers two distances: 105 miles and 27 miles.

This ride starts promptly at the ADIRONDACK ULTRA CYCLING BIKE SHOP, located at: 160 Broad Street, Schuylerville, NY. Broad Street is the main street in Schuylerville and is also US 4, NY 29 and NY 32. The shop is located on the east side of the road, about halfway between the two traffic lights. Please arrive early enough to give yourself time to park, check in and get ready, so that we may start on time. If this ride has a time limit and/or recorded time, please note that times are recorded "door to door," with all rest stops, mechanical stops, delays, etc., included in your official finish time. The official event clock begins at the advertised start time, whether or not you are actually riding, and all finishing times are recorded when a rider checks in with the official time keeper. If a rider dawdles at their car or changes or packs up before checking in, their time will reflect that, just as if you took a break in the middle of the ride.

If the weather is a little brisk, we'll meet inside the shop. If it's nice out, we'll meet in the backyard. To access the backyard, please use Beagle Lane, which is off Saratoga Street, which is off Broad Street. Please note that there is no parking in the backyard or on Beagle Lane and the shop does not have a parking lot. There is ample parking on the streets in front of and on the side of the shop, but please make sure not to use another business' parking lot, whether or not they are open, or block anyone's driveway or the street itself, as your car may be ticketed or towed if you do. For additional parking, you may also use the parking lot at Fort Hardy Park, which is at the end of Saratoga Street by the river. The shop will be open before and after the ride, in case you need anything or forgot something.

The century will be a rolling loop that travels through the Saratoga National Historical Park and on the Champlain Canalway Trail and the Mohawk Hudson Bikeway, both of which are part of the Empire State Trail, and along Ballston and Saratoga Lakes. There will be about 5 miles of hard packed dirt roads on this ride, but standard road bikes with 23/25/28 tires will not have any problem with.

The 27 mile option will travel through the Saratoga National Historical Park and head back to Schuylerville via the Saratoga Monument. This ride will be fairly hilly for its distance, so please be prepared.

For more information or if you have any questions, feel free to CONTACT US.

RIDE NOTES:

• Pre-registration is required for this event and same day/on-site registration will not be available.

• Motorized bicycles of any kind, including all types of e-bikes are prohibited from our events.

• Pets are prohibited from our events.

• Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and all children must ride their own bicycle. No children in trailers, tag-a-longs or child carriers will be allowed.

• This event is held rain or shine and riders should be prepared for any and all weather conditions. To see the current forecast from the Hudson Crossing Park weather station (~ 1 mile north of ADK Ultra), CLICK HERE.

• Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before the start time to check in, get ready and have your bike inspected, so we may leave on time. If this ride has a time limit and/or recorded time, please note that the clock starts at the official start time, whether or not you are actually riding.

• All participants must arrive with a bicycle in good working condition, a certified helmet to be worn at all times while on the bike and at a minimum: a water bottle(s), spare tube(s), tire levers and an inflation device.

• There is 8½ hours of daylight on this ride. If you think you might take longer then 8 hours, you must adhere to our night riding requirements:  One 600 lumen minimum steady white light, attached to the bicycle must be used in the front. Please note that helmet mounted lights are not acceptable to meet our minimum requirements, but may be used as a second supplemental light. Two 50 lumen minimum red lights, both attached to the bicycle (or a bag/rack attached to the bicycle) must be used in the rear. One is to be set to flashing, the other to steady. A reflective sash, vest or jacket on the upper body must be used. If a backpack is used, it must be reflective, have a reflective cover or not obscure the reflective sash, vest or jacket in any way. Reflective ankle bands/legwear/footwear must also be used. If you are still riding after dark and do not meet these requirements, you will be pulled from the course.

• This ride will be unsupported on the road but snacks, pocket food and drinks will be provided at the start and finish. Riders should expect to be self-sufficient and have the ability to follow GPS directions and/or a cue sheet and use convenience stores to resupply along the route. Emergency SAG will be available in extreme situations, but please note we do not consider a flat tire an extreme situation. If you are not sure what to bring or how to carry it on your bike, feel free to CONTACT US and/or view our RIDER CHECKLIST.

For more information or if you have any questions, feel free to CONTACT US.

MORE RIDE INFO:

START DATE: Sunday, November 10th, 2024 | START TIME: 8:00 AM
DISTANCE: 105/27 MILES
ELEVATION GAIN: 3,772'/1,306'
START: ADIRONDACK ULTRA CYCLING BIKE SHOP | Schuyleville, NY | DIRECTIONS
CHECK-IN, REGISTRATION & INSPECTION: 7:00 AM
SUNRISE: 6:42 AM
SUNSET: 4:35 PM
SCHUYLERVILLE WEATHER

CANALS & LAKES CENTURY MAP 

CANALS & LAKES 27 MAP