Adirondack 540

SEPTEMBER 12 - 14, 2008 • TICONDEROGA, NY • PRESENTED BY ADIRONDACK ULTRA CYCLING

136 MILE PREVIEW RIDE • JULY 27, 2008

		DIRECTIONS
	COURSE MAP ENTRY FORM PAST RESULTS PREVIEW RIDE RACE DETAILS RULEBOOK TRAVEL DIRECTIONS ABOUT US CONTACT US GENERAL INFO LINKS LODGING NEWS RIDER CHECKLIST SCHEDULE SIGN UP FOR UPDATES SPONSORS VOLUNTEER	Ticonderoga is located about 260 miles north of NYC, between the northern end of Lake George and the southern end of Lake Champlain. The name "Ticonderoga" is one of the most significant and familiar in American History. The Iroquois word, meaning "the land between the waters," describes the historic portage between Lake Champlain and Lake George used by Native Americans for 10,000 years. Its location proved to be strategic and was the site of many battles, including ones fought during the French and Indian War, and the American Revolution. The Ticonderoga area also played a major role in James Fenimore Cooper's novel Last of the Mohicans. Over fifty plaques throughout the Town of Ticonderoga mark historic sites and remember legendary heroes, including St. Issac Joques, British Lord Howe, Robert Rogers and his Rangers, French General Montcalm, American General Henry Knox, and the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont. BY CAR BY AIR BY TRAIN If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

BY CAR

FROM NYC AND THE SOUTH
Take the NY State Thruway (I-87) north to exit 24 in Albany. Continue north on the Adirondack Northway (I-87) to exit 28. Take State Route 74 east about 15 miles east to Ticonderoga.

FROM MONTREAL AND THE NORTH
Take the Adirondack Northway (I-87) south to exit 28. Take State Route 74 east about 15 miles east to Ticonderoga.

FROM BUFFALO, ROCHESTER, SYRACUSE AND THE WEST
Take I-90 (NY State Thruway) east to exit 24 in Albany. Continue north on the Adirondack Northway (I-87) to exit 28. Take State Route 74 east about 15 miles east to Ticonderoga.

FROM BOSTON AND THE EAST
Take Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Albany. Take I-787 north to Cohoes. Connect with Route 7 west to I-87 north. Continue north on the Adirondack Northway (I-87) to exit 28. Take State Route 74 east about 15 miles east to Ticonderoga.

The Super 8 Motel is located in the Wal-Mart plaza at the southeast corner of 74 & 9N/22. To enter the plaza, make a right at the light and then a left just past the Mc Donald’s.

BY AIR

ADIRONDACK REGIONAL AIRPORT (SLK)

The Adirondack Regional Airport provides the only commercial air service to the Adirondack Park, and is located in Lake Clear, 16 miles from Lake Placid. It offers easy access to the entire region. Hertz and Enterprise rental cars are available on site. Commercial flights available through Continental Express: 800-525-0280 or www.continental.com.

Airport Phone: 518-891-4600
Ticket Counter: 518-891-2290

OTHER MAJOR AIRPORTS
The Ticonderoga area is within 2½ hours driving time of three major airports: Albany, NY; Burlington, VT; and Montreal. All are serviced by major airline carriers and have car rentals available.

BY TRAIN

Amtrak operates train service between New York City and Montreal, with a stop in Ticonderoga.

Please note that Amtrak may be limited in their ability to carry bicycles on this line. For more information call: 800.888.8478 or visit their website: www.amtrak.com.