10th Annual Harry Elkes Ride
Celebrate the legacy of world-renowned cyclist and local ADKer Harry Elkes.
Glens Falls native Harry Elkes was a world-champion cyclist at the turn of the last century. The race, presented by Adirondack Cycling Advocates, honors Elkes’ legacy.
Register for the event and then meet up with other cyclists on Saturday, September 9, at The Hub in Brant Lake. Participants can choose a ride — 50-mile, 32-mile, 15-mile road ride or the exciting new 18-mile gravel ride — based on their level of ability and enjoyment. Ride with other bicyclists along scenic North Country roads and lakes.
After the ride, food and beverages are available for purchase at The Hub, where riders can relax, meet other cyclists, and watch a video of 1900s bicycle racing featuring world-class racer Harry Elkes.
About Harry Elkes.
1900s world-class bicycle racer. He was professional from 1897 until his tragic death 1903 at Charles River Track in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was just 25.
Elkes held the world record for "paced-cycle racing" during most of his career and, just before his fatal accident, had achieved a new world record for traveling 5 miles in 6 minutes, 12 1/5 seconds, and attaining world records for 10 and 15 miles.
Learn more about his astonishing life.
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