Named after local plumber and cycling enthusiast, the Pat Stratton Ride is a road cycling tour featuring some of the most stunning scenery and terrain in the northern Adirondacks.
Dates: August 21
Location: Saranac Lake
Mileage: 25, 50 or Century
Participation Cap: 300 riders
Benefits: Saranac Lake Kiwanis Club Youth Programs
Stratton veterans will also tell you the ride is also known for the world famous fresh baked pies available to all at the finish line BBQ, which this year will be hosted at the Bloomingdale Fire Department.
But here's what it's really about. The kids. Your registration supports a wide variety of youth programs, including an annual bicycle rodeo, free helmet distribution and fitting, school back-pack program, support for foster children, and summer camp scholarships.
Since it began 24 years ago, the ride has generated over $130,000 for area youth programs.
Registration Includes
- Ride support and fully stocked rest stops
- Event T-Shirt
- Post Ride BBQ
- Pies!
- Warm fuzzies for supporting youth programs
Rider Experiences
"Hard to put into words how much my wife and I enjoyed yesterday!!!!!! Route was SOOOO scenic and finishing with b-que /raffle was fun.... see ya next year."
"One of the best rides in the Adirondacks. I can't wait to participate in other BikeADK events."
"We visit the Adirondacks each summer and always look forward to doing the Pat Stratton ride....the route travels some of the most beautiful, quiet roads in the Adirondacks."
Event Schedule
8a - Century departs
10:30a - Postcard Pedal departs
11:30a - Ice Cream Run departs
1p - BBQ opens
3p - Raffle drawing, BBQ closes, Vehicle support ends
Routes
Faqs
What does registration include?
- Ride support and fully stocked rest stops
- Event T-Shirt
- Post Ride BBQ
- Pies!
- Warm fuzzies for supporting youth programs
What does the ride support?
The Kiwanis Club makes annual donations back to the community of approximately $10,000 each year. This includes; free bike helmets to all who attend the annual bike rodeo, renewable college scholarships, summer camp scholarship, dictionaries to all 3rd graders in the school district, support for foster kids and families, healthy snacks for after school homework programs, and other donations to youth oriented programs in the community.
What is the refund/transfer policy?
BikeADK is a marketing partner of the Pat Stratton Ride. Any refund requests would be handled by the Saranac Lake Kiwanis Club.
LODGING
Make it an overnight in beautiful Saranac Lake by staying at the Saranac Waterfront Lodge, the official lodging property of BikeADK. Not only will you enjoy crazy cozy rooms, but incredible views, direct access to Lake Flower and a short walk to downtown Saranac Lake restaurants and shops. Click here for an event special rate.
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