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This event is held rain or shine.
Lights are required and riders should expect 2-4 hours of night riding on each riding day.
Drafting is allowed, and group riding is encouraged.
All participants must be over 18, unless accompanied by their parent or guardian.
The entry fee will include at least the following: several rest stops on each riding day with Hammer Nutrition products, snacks and drinks; limited emergency sag support, gear shuttle, overnight accommodations for both nights in Montreal and a full buffet breakfast on Saturday.
Please prepare for this ride carefully and make sure you have everything you need to be self sufficient during both rides and to cross the border between the United States and Canada.
Please note, that there will be several long stretches that have very limited services and restocking on the road may be difficult in those areas. Also be aware that our support team can not be everywhere at once, and getting supplies from them in between rest stops may also be difficult.
For a list of items to bring and our lighting requirements, please view our general rider checklist. We've also created an MDD specific checklist, and you can find that by clicking here.
Cue sheets, hotel information, start times and locations, itineraries and other details will be sent to all riders with their registration confirmation package.
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You may register online at BIKE REG, or you may fill out an ENTRY FORM and mail it in with your payment. Please note that this ride is limited to 25 riders and registration closes July 15th, 2013 and same day registration will not be available.
Also note that entry fees are non refundable and non transferable, and all participants must be over 18, unless accompanied by their parent or guardian.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 2nd: RIDE DAY: Schuylerville, NY to Montreal: 200 miles
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd: REST DAY: No official group activities planned –
Enjoy the day in Montreal!
SUNDAY AUGUST 4th: RIDE DAY: Montreal to Schuylerville, NY: 200 miles
Exact itineraries, including start times, cue sheets and lodging information, will be sent with your confirmation package once you've registered.
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The terrain will be varied, with three distinct sections.
The 30 miles between Schuylerville and Lake George will be rolling, with a couple of long gradual hills. The next 100 miles to Plattsburgh will be typical Adirondack terrain: short steep hills with a few long climbs thrown in for good measure. Then, the final 70 miles into Montreal will be a stark contrast to the ride so far. It will be flat. Pancake flat. Kansas flat. Unbelievably flat. No hills except for a couple of highway overpasses and bridges.
Overall, there's about 7000 feet of climbing in each direction, with most of it coming in the middle 100 miles.
Please note that some of the roads in Quebec are quite rough and you may want to make adjustments to your equipment.
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The weather will most likely be hot and humid, with a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm. The wind is usually from the south or the west in the summer but can come from any direction. In addition, please note that there is not a lot of shade on parts of this course.
For the current weather conditions in Schuyleville, click here.
For the current weather conditions in Elizabethtown, click here.
For the current weather conditions in Plattsburgh, click here.
For the current weather conditions in Montreal, click here.
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This ride crosses the international border between the United States and Canada. All participants must have the necessary documentation for entry into Canada and reentry into the U.S. Please prepare for this carefully and make sure you have everything you need.
For information on crossing the border between the United States and Canada, click here to go to the travel section of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection web site.
If you are denied entry into Canada or the U.S. for any reason, we can not take any responsibility whatsoever. We'll try to help resolve any situations to the best of our abilities, but our main duties lie with getting the group to the finish of each day's ride.
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Each rider will be allowed one medium-sized soft bag for us to transport to and from Montreal. Please note that this bag may not be available except at the start and finish of each riding day.
Depending on the size of our support vehicle(s), riders may also be allowed to bring one small bag to access during the rides.
All bags must have an ID tag on them with your name, address and phone number.
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A limited number of non riding spaces may be available. Please contact us for details and pricing.
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We have one or two openings for working volunteers. Volunteers will be required to use their own vehicle to help us support the ride and carry gear and supplies. They will also be expected to meet the group at specific times and locations on both riding days. Ideally, the vehicle a volunteer intends to use would be large enough to carry a couple of coolers, a few boxes of supplies, several small rider bags and, in a pinch, possibly a rider or two and their bikes.
Being a working volunteer is a great way for a non rider or family member to join a cycling friend on this ride. All expenses will be paid, including food, gas and hotel. Working volunteers will also have most of Saturday to themselves, and it's possible they may be able to ride part of each day, but that's not guaranteed, since your primary responsibility is to provide support to the group.
If you're interested in helping out, please contact us.
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