Schuylerville to Fort Edward Bicycle Tour
CONTACT: John Vendetti
(518) 225-4209, hardworkinjohn@aol.com
This 28-mile tour between Schuylerville and Fort Edward along the Hudson River with stops at historic sites from the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War.
Where: Hudson Crossing Park, Champlain Canal Lock 5, Schuylerville, NY
When: August 11, 2013, 9:30 am-4:00 pm.
On Sunday August 11, enjoy a 28-mile guided bicycle tour along the Champlain Canalway Trail between Hudson Crossing Park in Northumberland and Fort Edward. This tour will take bikers past historic sites of interest related to the Revolutionary War and the Champlain Canal. Learn about Rogers Rangers, Jane McCrea, the route that General John Burgoyne’s army took on the way to the Battles of Saratoga, and the development of the Champlain Canal.
Tour departs at 9:30 AM at Hudson Crossing Park and returns by 4:00 PM. Pre-register by August 8 by calling John Vendetti at 518-225-4209 or email at hardworkinjohn@aol.com with your name, e-mail, phone number, and number in your party. Suggested $10 donation payable at check-in. Tour limited to the first 50 registrants. Terrain is flat to rolling with one climb. Helmet required. Dining opportunities in Fort Edward or bring your own lunch.
Albany Bicycle Coalition 