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The 2012 Easy Adirondacks Tandem Tour

June 15th through June 24th

The tour package includes:

• Saranac Lake Tandem Rally
• Nine (9) days of riding
• Nine (9) nights lodging
• Five (5) dinners
• Five (5) afternoon Wine & Munchie 'Happy Hour' get-togethers
• Maps and cue sheets
• Baggage transfers

Total cost per Couple ranges from $2900 - $3125

The differences are in the accomodations at White Pine Camp
We have reserved the following cabins: Osgood ($2900); Mrs Otis, Guides, Longfellow ($3000); Kirkwood ($3050); Cabin 1, Cabin 2, Cabin 3, Presidents ($3125)

Registration and Waiver forms

The 2012 Adirondacks Tandem Tour

Day 1 Arrive in Saranac Lake
First settled in 1819, Saranac Lake thrived on logging and the guiding of the "sports." In 1876, the village was transformed. The fresh mountain air in Saranac Lake restored Dr. Trudeau's health, thus forming the basis for a curing regimen that established Saranac Lake as a pioneer health resort.
The Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn gives us a comfortable start to our tour. "~ Indulge in Organic Cottons, Down Comforters and Designer Bath Amenities by Tommy Bahama. ~ Treat yourself to our complementary Fair Trade Coffee, Tea, Chai and Water. ~ Get adventurous with our Kayak’s, Canoes, Paddleboats Fishing poles and Snowshoes! ~ Play Basketball, Tennis and swim in our Outdoor Solar Pool"
The fun begins Friday! The rally begins Friday afternoon at 2:30 with a 'get-acquainted' 15 mile group ride. There will be a wine and cheese and hors-d'oeurves get-together at 7PM Friday night at our house, rally headquarters.

Day 2 & Day 3 Saranac Lake Tandem Rally
Choices from multiple rides ranging in distance from 17 to 53 miles

Ride along the three Saranac Lakes: Upper, Middle and Lower, as well many other smaller lakes and ponds. Stop and visit in the legendary town of Paul Smiths. Explore some of the most exciting and scenic cycling country in the Northeast. The region's abundance of quiet country roads and rolling terrain make it ideal for exploring at your own pace. Saranac Lake is the heart of cycling in the Adirondacks.
Walk around Saranac Lake's main street, or along the edge of the beautiful Lake Flower. BTW, notice that the village of Saranac Lake is not on Saranac Lake:)

Day 4 Saranac Lake to White Pine Camp near Paul Smiths
Rides of 16, 26 or 41 miles
We will be staying at White Pine Camp. White Pine Camp, an historic "Great Camp" served as President Coolidge's 1926 Summer White House. White Pine Camp is one of the Adirondack Park's most outstanding "Great Camps" - rustic yet elegant retreats built by wealthy families at the turn of the century. Built in 1907 and expanded in 1911 by William Massarene and Addison Mizner, White Pine Camp is unique in its "pre-modern" yet rustic architectural style, extensive landscaping, and interesting history. It was owned by a number of prominent families and served as President Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House from July 7-September 18, 1926. It is one of the Adirondack Park's most special places. The setting on a secluded point on two-mile-long Osgood Lake is breathtaking.

The use of canoes, kayaks and rowboats is complimentary at White Pine Camp. Help yourself to the boat of your choice at either boathouse and enjoy a peaceful serene paddle on beautiful Osgood Pond. Watch for Loons, Merganzers and other waterfowl and wildlife.
Happy Hour tonight followed by dinner catered by Adirondack Artisans

Day 5 Day loops from White Pine Camp
Rides of 13, 26, 36 or 58 miles
Breakfast will be catered by ADK Artisans
The three shorter rides pass Jones Pond, a very pretty sight. The 13-mile ride travels along a gentle road to Gabriels (services). A short, easy climb brings you to the top of "Easy Street", with a downhill run back towards White Pine Camp. Why “East Street”? The guides lived along this hill and the sports from the city thought it must be a very easy life.
The 26-mile ride continued to Rainbow Lake, an amazingly long lake formed by glaciers, then heads down to bog land before a gentle climb to Bloomingdale (services). On to Gabriels and “Easy Street”.
The 36-mile has more climb, up along the valley between mountains and past the Birch Bark Deli (services). Climb up to Norman Ridge, with the greatest panoramic view of this rally! Then on to Bloomingdale, Gabriels and Easy Street before finishing back at White Pine Camp.

The long ride is to Tupper Lake along lakes and ponds and through Adirondack forests. Tupper Lake is on the quiet side, but it does have the Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, commonly called The Wild Center. Well worth the visit! "Go to The Wild Center this summer and get immersed in your wild world. On sunny days you can cool off by the glacier or explore the outside and inside at the Center, including the trails and outdoor activities. The award-winning Center houses great exhibits including live river otters and multi-media shows."
You can explore the 31- acre campus on marked trails. There are theaters with high definition films, plenty of hands-on activities and hundreds of live animals from rare native trout, to porcupines, hawks, and many other often hard-to-see residents of the woods and waters.
Or you can just relax, take a paddle on Osgood Pond, visit Paul Smiths College, walk through the woods, etc.
Happy Hour tonight followed by dinner catered by Adirondack Artisans

Day 6 White Pine Camp to Potsdam
Ride of 51 miles
Breakfast will be catered by ADK Artisans

Today's ride has us heading north then west from Paul Smiths to Potsdam, a small college town, on mostly quiet stae roads. About 27 miles into the ride we start losing altitude: 1150 feet over the next 24 miles!

Friendly and inviting, Potsdam welcomes you! A Victorian and sandstone setting is the backdrop for Potsdam's modern educational, cultural and scientific centers, shopping, a wide variety of restaurants, and accommodations. Founded in 1806, Potsdam is situated on an abundant and wide band of well-renowned, reddish-orange Potsdam sandstone located north of the Adirondack foothills in central St. Lawrence County. For nearly two centuries as the county's "cultural and educational center," Potsdam is home to Clarkson University and the State University College at Potsdam.

We will be calling the Clarkson Inn home for next two days. The two-story Victorian building greets visitors as they arrive in the village of Potsdam with an understated elegance blending with the historic downtown community. The lobby area has a fireside sitting room and an elegant tearoom where a light breakfast is served each morning. A very modern hotel with an historic appeal.
We will have a group dinner tonight, after the Happy Hour, within walking distance of the Inn.

Day 7 Potsdam
Rides of 42, 46 or 65 miles (shortcuts available)

Ride through the gentle foothills of the Adirondacks to Canton. Along the picturesque Grasse River, Canton is situated between the Adirondack foothills and the St. Lawrence River Valley. Its rural environment and temperate climate offers a great range of outdoor settings from the colorful blossoms of spring, to gloriously warm summer days, some of the world’s most colorful autumn foliage, and crisp cold winters. Located in central St. Lawrence County, Canton is home to the county seat, St. Lawrence University, Canton Technical College, Corning Glass, Kraft Foods, Victorian architecture, and numerous shops and small businesses. And then loop back to Potsdam along a different scenic byway.

The longer ride continues from Canton down to the St. Lawrence River to Waddington, where you can find a unique blend of rural Victorian charm, American and local heritage, and a variety of recreational activities in an international setting. Nestled along the mighty St. Lawrence River marking New York’s northern border with Canada, Waddington has a front-row seat to view passing ships on the St. Lawrence Seaway, the fishermen reeling in northern pike and muskie, and some of the world’s most breathtaking sunsets. Then come back inland to return to Potsdam.

Neither ride has any big climbs, just lots of small ups and downs:)

Day 8 Potsdam to Malone
Rides of 38, 53 or 74 miles

This day has us riding below the foothills of the Adirondacks. The short, easy route goes directly to Malone along a quiet county road that passes along North Country farmland.
The intermediate route follows the Raquette River north, along beautiful rolling terrain, toward the St. Lawrence River before heading east toward Malone. This route also passes through the big towns of Plumbrook, Brasher Center, Bombay, Ft. Covington Center and many other quaint little villages.
The longer route takes a detour from the intermediate route to visit the Eisenhower Lock on the St. Lawrence Seaway. If you time it right, you can bike under and ocean going ship!
Our lodging for tonight will be in the Super 8 Motel. Group dinner and happy hour again.

Day 9 Malone to Saranac Lake
Rides of 44 or 57 miles

Time to pay the Piper!
As we head out of Malone to Saranac Lake we will be climbing back into the Adirondacks. The climbs are not particularly steep, but you will be climbing, about 1000 feet in the first ten miles, then the terrain becomes more rolling. These rides go through the most rustic sections of the trip. The shorter ride goes along a state route that has been designated a scenic road. The other route is primarily along small back roads through wilderness forests, peaceful and quiet.
Back to the Saranac Lake Inn for your last night, last Happy Hour and last group dinner.