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22 Adirondack Sports jamcycling.org @jamfund 13TH EDITION Join us for our annual gravel ride through the Pioneer Valley, with a post-ride bbq and family-friendly events! Scan to learn more GOOD RIDING, GOOD FOOD, AND ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE Hiring: Assistant Operations Manager Visit uniorusa.com/careers for details THREE ROUTES | KIDS RIDE | FAMILY FUN JULY 13-14, 2024 CUMMINGTON FAIRGROUNDS, MA This event supports the JAM Fund development program making young cyclists’ dreams come true. SPECIALIZED • GIANT • FELT • DAY 6 ROAD – MOUNTAIN GRAVEL – HYBRID – COMFORT BMX – KIDS – E BIKES • Apparel, gear, accessories of all styles • Yakima & Kuat racks & accessories Great Selection of Bikes & E-Bikes at Sale Prices! FOR YOUR SERVICE & CYCLING NEEDS Bike Rentals – Ride the Adk Rail Trail Try quality bikes before you buy MTB: Trek Fuel Ex8 29” wheels Road: Trek Emonda ALR 5 • E-bikes: Specialized Vado Walk-ins welcome but reserve by phone/email is best We stock e-bikes from Specialized, Trek, Gazelle, Electra, Santa Cruz We have regular bikes from those brands plus Cervelo, S-Works, Juliana, Pinarello Great Selection in stock and ready to test ride 3149 Route 7, Pittstown 10 min east of Troy (518) 663-0083 • TomhannockBicycles.com Tue-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Closed Sun/Mon 2242 SARANAC AVE | LAKE PLACID | 518-523-4128 info@placidplanet.com • PLACIDPLANET.COM
BICYCLING cont. from 21 Grey Ghost Bicycles has two locations, Glens Falls and Saratoga Springs, and is owned by Paul and Dan Fronhofer, operations are run by Steven Fairchild, and Niles Gagnon manages the Saratoga shop. From the that core, they’re ‘More than a bike shop – a true cycling community.’ They sell a full range of bike, road, MTB, hybrid, gravel and e-bikes in many flavors. They have a Guru fit studio to allow cyclists to be more comfortable and happier with the bike you are riding. The shops offer full service repairs, and should you need to ship your bike to an event they will pack it up and ship it to your event location. They have a chill informal ride on Thursday evenings and MTB rides in Daniels Road State Forest with Saratoga Mountain Bike Association on Tuesday nights. Just north of Amsterdam, Bike Barn Cycling & Fitness is run by Ed Agans, serving Montgomery and Fulton counties and many Capital-Saratoga folks – after moving from Cohoes a few years ago. Their cool shop is close to a series of MTB trails that allow customers to try MTBs before a purchase. The shop, with a great inside and outside layout, offers a wide range of road, MTB, hybrid and e-bikes. They have a full service repair station and recently repairs ‘have been off the charts now that the cycling season is full on.’ The shop is considering a Monday evening ride that will use the local bike trails. Being in the vicinity of the Erie Canalway and Empire Cycling Trail has been useful to the increasing number of cyclists who are riding sections or the full length between Buffalo and Albany. The Adirondack Ultra Cycling Bike Shop is in historic Schuylerville and was started by John Ceceri in July 2019 and has managed to continue throughout the pandemic. John previously worked in several other bike shops and made the decision to start his own shop to support the cyclists who were Ultra Distance cyclists like himself ▲ ADK UNITED: SUPPORT LOCAL BIKE SHOPS AND ENJOY POST- RIDE GATHERINGS… RAY BROOK BREWHOUSE. BIKE ADIRONDACKS as well as local cyclists. The shop is near the Champlain Canal Trail and is becoming well known to many cyclists who choose to bike on the canal trail. He has road, gravel, hybrid bikes and comfort bikes in stock in the Bianchi brand and can quickly get a certain model if not in stock. The shop carries a well-stocked set of accessories, plus clothing, footwear, touring and all-weather gear. He also allows you to work on your bike in the shop, offers occasional service classes, and leads short and ultra bike rides – learn more online. Rick’s Bike Shop in Queensbury was purchased in 2021 from founder Rick Chiasson by Eric and Jared Lendrum (both of North Country Subaru). Last year, they opened Rick’s Outpost to serve the popular Gurney Lane MTB Park and Rush Pond trails. The main shop in Queensbury offers a full selection of road, MTB, gravel, hybrid, casual and e-bikes for sale. This location also is a full service shop. The second location offers rentals, some parts, healthy snacks/drinks, as well as repairs for that occasional mishap while riding the area trails. They offer a no pressure sales approach to all their products and currently have specials on certain bikes in stock. Evergreen Bicycle Works is in historic Fort Edward, inside the historic train station next to the Empire State Trail – and owned by brothers Kyle and Randy Cozzens. The shop is also a short distance from the Champlain Trail and the Feeder Canal trail. Fort Edward has recently received the designation as a Trail Town by NY Parks & Trails. They offer full service on all bikes and currently sell a variety of drop bar, urban and kid’s bikes. Hybrid bikes are available for rent as well. With their proximity to the trails and touring cyclists, they offer touring accessories and repairs to those who are on section or long-distance tour. They offer bike rentals and a recent addition to their JUNE 2024 23 inventory is ice cream for those sizzling summer days. At Upstate Bicycle Works in Troy, owner Dan Patterson offers exceptional service, knowledge, sales and custom bike building. They will keep your bike in top condition with fast, reliable service and they have high-quality – and family-friendly – bike brands for all ages and skills to meet your needs and budget. Be sure to check them out in downtown Troy. In Delmar, visit Mad Dog Bicycles, operated as a labor of love by Matt Devlin for 19 years. It’s a favorite local shop with many new bikes and service on most bikes. The shop has a relaxed feel with no pressure to find the right style and size, including a full-line of comfort and kids bikes – perfect for the nearby Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail. If looking for used, visit on “Used bike Saturdays” (weather permitting) when Matt rolls out them for display behind the shop. In southern Saratoga County, Johnnyk Bike Repair is in Stillwater, owned by John Kocsis who has 25 years of bike service experience. John is a mountain biker and longtime Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club member, having led their MTB rides in the 90s and beyond. He’ll “will work on and fix anything with two wheels” so contact him for tune-ups, fork service, wheel building and truing, suspension bike bearing service, and fork replacement. For bicycle service and sales, go to Leepoff Cycles in Keene Valley. Run by Mark Nassan, an experienced biker and service person, plus he has a cool collection of new and used bikes and parts for sale. Be sure to ask Marck for tips and info on local riding opportunities, including the Barkeater Trails Alliance community and backcountry trails. In Plattsburgh, at Adirondack ElliptiGO, you can take your fitness to the next level – and be expertly guided by owner and enthusiast Don Moore. ElliptiGO delivers a low-impact, full-body workout that burns more calories than a traditional bike and stand-up riding reduces stress on your neck/back, and eliminates seat pain. These elliptical bikes have a gentle long-stride motion that feels like running on air and the higher riding position makes it easier to see and be seen. Don’s shop is open for testing, buying, renting and service. A new entry is Meadow Brook Bicycles, located just north of Little Falls – recently opened and owned by Jason and Marian Fox. A plus is they already have their active teenagers enjoying long-distance bike rides, especially with their proximity to the Erie Canalway and Empire State Trail that travels through historic Canalside in Little Falls. They offer sales, repairs and parts so stop by during business hours or call them. Over the years, we’ve used our bikes to stay healthy, sane, and connected to the outdoors. If you have questions, stop by the shop in-person, visit their websites, email them directly, see updates or shop rides on social media, or call them – they’ll pick up the phone and are there to help! In many ways, we have our local bike shops to thank for our connection to the outdoors, so please support these important community lifelines! Skip Holmes (serottaskip@gmail.com) of Delmar provides sustainable building training programs for the Urban Green Council of NYC. He’s a member of Mohawk- Hudson Cycling Club and Capital Bicycle Racing Club. He can be found road and gravel biking, kayaking, canoeing, hiking or Nordic skiing. He also spends quality time with his two amazing granddaughters.
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