Bike the Barns in the Adirondack Lake Champlain Region

Secure your spot now for this popular fall event.

Biking the Barns in the Adirondacks. Photo courtesy Bike ADK.

In the fall, the picturesque Adirondacks resonate with the sound of spinning wheels and the joyful chatter of cyclists participating in one of the region's most cherished events: Bike the Barns. It takes place each year in the Lake Champlain region, in the northwest corner of the Adirondack Park.

Organized by the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA), this annual cycling tour is more than just a ride through stunning scenery. It celebrates sustainable agriculture, local food, and the community spirit that defines the North Country.

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The Bike the Barns 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.

When moving by pedal power, you can see, smell and absorb so much more. This year’s Bike the Barns route is genuinely 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.

Bike the Barns 2019 luncheon. Photo courtesy Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA).

This is highlighted by educational farm stops, where riders can learn more about the region's rich agriculture. The Bike the Barns tour starts and ends at Ausable Brewing in Keeseville.

Stops along the way include:

• Babbie Rural Farm & Farm Learning Museum

• Northern Orchard Co.

• North Country Creamery

• Mace Chasm Farm

Following the ride, everyone can kick back with a fabulous meal from Northern Feast Catering, delicious craft beverages and live music by Nubble at Ausable Brewing Company.

Only 200 riders will be permitted to bike the 2024 route.

The event takes place on September 21, 2023, beginning (and ending) at Ausable Brewing Company. Key details:

Bring your bike basket to pick up some farm-to-table treats to bring home. Photo courtesy ANCA.

• Mileage: 22.7 miles

• Participation Cap: 200 riders

• Registration includes:

  • Fully-supported routes

  • Farm tours with fully stocked rest stops

  • Finish line meal featuring live music

  • Copy of Adirondack Life Magazine

  • Raffle entry for a chance to win a Kuat Transfer V2 bike rack

  • Event goodie bag

• Benefits: Adirondack North Country Association

This event is filling fast. You can register to bike, and you can register for just the Party and Lunch. Or, register for the virtual tour and “ride” at your leisure whenever you want.

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