Sunday, August 3rd 9:30am - 2:30pm
Riverfront Boat Launch - Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
Distance: 23 Miles Fee: $20 per person
REGISTER BY TUESDAY, JULY 31st
This family-friendly ride will take a scenic trip from Albany to Waterford, following the water. It's a great opportunity to participate in an exclusive tour with stops at some key canal and local features along the way, finishing up at the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center!
The escorted ride will be on the very flat Mohawk Hudson Bike-Hike and the Black Bridge trails to Waterford, and is mostly "off-road" with some quiet on-street sections in Watervliet, Green Island and Waterford. in Waterford, we will follow the Old Champlain Canal towpath to Lock 4 and museum grounds (psst….there's a model of Lock 4 inside the museum for you to play around with while visiting with us!)
Rider fee covers:
Lunch, Museum Admission,
and a donation for Albany Bicycle Coalition's programs.
We will have a monitored bicycle lock-up area at the museum. The "rain-or-shine" ride totals about 23 miles. We will depart PROMPTLY at 10am after sign up to begin our trip. We should arrive back in Albany around 2:30pm.
How to Register:
Send an email to lorenzworden@gmail.com
Use "WATERFORD" as the first word in your subject line. State the NUMBER OF RIDERS you are registering, CHOOSE A VEGETERIAN OR NON-VEGETERIAN LUNCH option for each.
A parent or guardian MUST accompany children under age 18 who are capable of this ride.
Since this ride involves considerable outlay by the sponsors, please register only if you are committed to attend. If you register and are unable to attend, please notify us before that date.
What to Bring:
Helmet, lock, water, $20, and appropriate riding gear.
Please check your bicycle over before the ride.
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| WHMCC as seen from the old Champlain Canal Trail |
If you cannot make this ride, visit the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center on your own! Check out our website at http://waterfordmuseum.com/plan-a-visit/
Fulfill your bicycle service and accessory needs at the Bike Barn Cycling and Fitness
Other bicycle-related events:
Albany Bike Coalition Upcoming Events
Albany Bike Coalition Facebook Page
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