Bike The Barns

There is only one way to experience the rich agricultural story of the Adirondacks, and that is farm-by bike. But don't sleep on this one, Bike the Barns is always the first to sell out.  
 

You guessed it, this fall bicycling tour features farm stops (complete with tours of each), but what makes this event special is its ability to tell the rich agricultural story of the Lake Champlain Valley while experiencing the landscape by bike. You can see, smell and absorb so much more when moving by your own pedal power. Following the ride, we'll kick back with a fabulous meal, delicious craft beverages and live music at Ausable Brewing Company.

Date: Saturday, September 21
Location: Ausable Brewing Company, Keeseville
Mileage: 22.7 miles or 28.2 miles
Participation Cap: 200 riders
Benefits: Adirondack North Country Association

Best of all, your registration supports Adirondack North Country Association's important work to bolster local food systems in order to drive economic growth, reduce food insecurity and contribute to positive community and health outcomes.

Registration IncludesFully-supported routesFarm tours with fully stocked rest stopsFinish line meal featuring live musicCopy of Adirondack Life MagazineRaffle entry for a chance to win a Kuat Transfer V2Event goodie bag Route

22.7 miles (+1,101 ft / - 1,103 ft) - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43719368 

This year’s Bike the Barns route is truly something special. Not only does it feature low traffic rural roads with sweeping farm views of the Lake Champlain and Ausable River valleys, but it also includes a roll through historic downtown Keeseville and an unparalleled view of the natural wonder of Ausable Chasm. All of which is highlighted by educational farm stops where riders can learn more about the rich agricultural story of this area.

Extended Route

28.2 miles (+1,397 ft / -1,399 ft)  - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44369311

All of the above, plus some incredible views of Whickham Marsh and Lake Champlain

 
Farm Stops

Ausable Brewing Company
Ausable Brewing Company is a farm-based nanobrewery owned and operated by brothers Dan and Dylan Badger. Located on 140 acres in the Champlain Valley just east of the Adirondack High Peaks, ABC is dedicated to serving a variety of high quality ales, lagers and house sodas in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Their focus has always been on consistency, quality and creativity. You won’t find their beers in bars and restaurants; you’re invited to take a scenic ride to the brewery to enjoy its crafted beverages and bucolic setting.   

Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum 
Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum, located in Peru, NY in Clinton County, is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving our region’s historical and agricultural way of life. The museum’s mission is to provide an entertaining environment where visitors can learn about rural and farm life in the Champlain Valley and Adirondacks prior to the 1950's. Visitors are invited to learn about New York's rural and farm life development through interactive demonstrations and displays of horse-drawn implements, gas engines, early tractors and other agricultural tools.

Northern Orchard Co.
Northern Orchard Co., Inc. is a grower, packer, and wholesale shipper of premium quality apples. The orchard was established in 1903 and is now operated by the second and third generation of the Mulberry family, including Albert and Cynthia and their children Jesse and Jenna. Located in the town of Peru in New York's beautiful Champlain Valley, the farm produces several different varieties of apples including McIntosh, Cortland, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Red Delicious, Gala, Macoun, Cameo, Snapdragon, RubyFrost, Fortune, Paula Red, Zestar!, Gingergold and dozens of other favorites. Visitors to the orchard can also purchase fresh vegetables, fruit, berries, plants and other products grown on their own or neighboring farms. 

North Country Creamery
North Country Creamery is a 115-acre dairy farm located on Mace Chasm Road in the town of Keeseville. First generation farmers Ashlee Kleinhammer and Steven Googin operate the small-scale, premium dairy which produces cheese, milk, and yogurt from an on-farm, grass-fed milking herd. In addition to the dairy operations, they operate Clover Mead Cafe & Farmstore. The farm store offers North Country Creamery dairy products, as well as a variety of farmstead, organic, and local produce, while the café serves baked goods and made-to-order sandwiches throughout the year. 

Mace Chasm Farm
Mace Chasm Farm grazes cattle, poultry and pigs and produces grafted tree nursery stock on about 120 acres in Keeseville, NY. They prepare delicious sausages, cuts, grinds, broths, smoked meats, salami, pate, and cooking fats each week in their small on-farm butcher shop. The Mace Chasm Farm team cares for the environment in their grazing and butchery practices. Their beef and sheep are grass-fed, and our pigs, chickens and turkeys forage on pasture and eat grains and whey, which makes for excellent meat and eggs. All of their animals are rotationally grazed. Each week, they produce a variety of fresh and smoked cuts and prepare sausages and sandwich meats using fresh herbs from the farm and organic spices. Mace Chasm Farm’s products can be purchased at their farm store and local summer and winter farmers’ markets. 
 

Rider Experiences

"From pre-ride communication to the very end of the party, this lifelong cyclist was consistently impressed. My first BikeADK ride, it won't be my last and I'm bringing friends from Syracuse. Every morning for the rest of the year at least, when I put maple syrup from Hub On The Hill in my coffee, I will smile with gratitude." 

"What a great way to see a snapshot of the (ADK) region, to shed important light on the farm to table model and to educate folks on how to support this local treasure."

"I don't consider myself to be an avid cyclist, but BikeADK made Bike the Barns accessible for folks of varying ability levels, and I was happy to ride along at my own pace and enjoy the magnificent autumn scenery. The event support was terrific."

"Without any doubt, Bike The Barns is a superior cycling event. As a ride organizer and a lifelong cyclist, this ride is my new standard. Three hours of driving each way for a 25 mile ride? I was a doubter, but no longer. I'll be back, and for more BikeADK events."