Hosted at Paradox Brewery in North Hudson, the Handlebarley Gravel Weekend features 42 miles of fully supported mixed surface riding through some of the most stunning and remote terrain in the Adirondacks.
Get ready for a challenging 42-mile mixed surface route that ventures east of the brewery to Ironville for a stop the Penfield Homestead Museum and then to Moriah for another rest stop at Hunter Way Farm before heading back to the brewery for a pizza and salad feast complete with live music. In between, you'll experience some of the finest paved and gravel backroads anywhere in the region. 
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Dates: September 11
Location: North Hudson
Mileage: 43 miles
Participation Cap: 150 riders
Benefits: Penfield Homestead Museum
Best of all, the event benefits the Penfield Homestead Museum in historic Ironville, known as the "Birthplace of Electrical Age." The museum is not just a homestead, but a group of 19th century buildings and extensive grounds. During your visit, you can check out the home built by Allen Penfield, farm yard barns, a church and parsonage built in the 1840s.
Registration Includes
- Full ride support
- 2 generously stocked rest stops
- One free pint of delicious Paradox craft beer
- Pizza, salad & dessert buffet
- Live music
- Event gift
Rider Experiences
"The Handlebarley offers the perfect balance of challenging but rewarding riding with spectacular views at every turn. From well-placed ride support to an incredibly enjoyable post-ride gathering, BikeADK nailed every detail. The Handlebarley is an impeccably organized and top-tier cycling event that I strongly recommend."
"The Handlebarley is one of my must attend bike rides every fall. The scenery is spectacular and BikeADK organizes the event for the enjoyment of all riders."
"I just got done with the Handlebarley for the first time - what a GREAT event! Everything (support, SAG, food, water, etc) was in place and ready to go, and the BikeADK team was friendly, helpful and great to work with. I'll be back next year and we're already looking for other BikeADK events to join as well!"
"The Handlebarley was challenging, beautiful, incredibly well-organized. Everything about it was a delight -- great support team (thanks for all the encouragement, Roadies!), just the right refueling options along the ride and at the finish, nice fellow-riders."
Event Schedule
730a - On-Site Check In Opens
9a - Handlebarley Route Sendoff
1230p - Post Ride Party Begins
1230-230p - Live Music
Routes
FAQs
What does registration include?
Registration includes:
- Full ride support
- 2 generously stocked rest stops
- One free pint of delicious Paradox craft beer
- Pizza & salad finish feast
- Live music
- Event gift
Are e-bikes allowed?
Yes, all Class 1 pedal assist e-bikes are welcome.
How challenging is the route?
This is a challenging ride with 2,816 feet of climbing while traveling on a mix of road, smooth hard packed dirt and rugged gravel backroads.
By clicking the "Routes" tab you can see a Ride with GPS profile for the routes. From here you can also download the route and print cue sheets.
What does the event support?
A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the Penfield Homestead Museum.
What is the refund policy?
The policy is as follows:
- Refunds of any amount do not include BikeReg service fees.
- 100% if requested 60 or more days before the event.
- 50% if requested between 60-30 days before the event.
- Refunds are not available if requested less than 30 days before the event. However, the registration can be transferred to another person or deferred to the following year.
- If the event is canceled by organizers, 100% refunds will be issued or registrations can be deferred to the following year.
Nearby Schroon Lake offers plenty of lodging options. Check them out here: https://www.schroonlakechamber.org/node/230
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