Adirondacks Fall Foliage 2022

† Explanation of BAC Ride Fee – This fee is not included in the Estimated Cost and is non-refundable once submitted. The Ride Fee for US and Canada is $85 and $100 for all other countries, both are per participant.

Ride Description

OVERVIEW: Take the scenic route around NY’s Adirondack Park. The tour has a mix of hotels and some lodging in cabins. This tour is offered during the “peak” leaf season. Under a canopy of color, cycle mostly quiet country roads along lakes and beaver ponds with stops at quaint country stores. Our 2-day stay at Schroon Lake offers an exceptional loop ride or an optional hike.  Be prepared to climb some mountain roads for famous foliage views.  Explore nature at Ausable Chasm and see the Revolutionary War era Fort Ticonderoga. In Lake Placid all rooms overlook beautiful Mirror Lake, with Whiteface Mountain as a back-drop and the foliage is at its prime. The rest day in Lake Placid offers gondola rides up Whiteface Mountain, an optional 2 hour boat tour, loop ride, many restaurant choices, and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Social hour features local micro brews, award-winning cheddar cheeses and VT apple products.

LOGISTICS: Adirondacks Fall Foliage 2022 -- Arrive S. Burlington, VT on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Last ride day is Sunday, Oct 16 and departure day is Monday, Oct 17, 2022 (early departure Sunday afternoon is possible) at S. Burlington, VT. Arrival/Departure Hotel: The Best Western Windjammer Hotel, S. Burlington, VT offers free hotel shuttle to Burlington International Airport (BTV). No charge for car park and bike box storage at hotel. Tandems and e-bikes will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Talk with the leaders about this.

GETTING THERE: Flying: Burlington International Airport (BTV). Driving: From Interstate 89 (I-89) take exit 14E (east) onto RT 2 / Williston Road – turn left at the third stop light into the hotel parking area. There is a hotel shuttle and no charge to park at the hotel.

RIDE RATING: The trip is rated a 3B, averaging 43 miles per day and a daily average of 2,664 feet of climbing for the short options on the required riding days. The most difficult day is 48 miles and 3,350 feet of climbing.

COSTS: Your $500 deposit and final payment, due April 15, 2022 , of $ 960 will cover the costs of all lodging, 4 dinners, 5 breakfasts, happy hours, and all administrative costs including maps, cue sheets, GPS files, luggage van and driver. After the tour we will provide a report of all expenses and return any money that remains after expenses have been paid.

SINGLES: We encourage single riders to sign up who are willing to share a room. We will assist with the singles search for a suitable room mate. Singles will be asked to stay on the pending list until they find a room mate. There will be a limited time-frame to do so if there are more BAC members registered on the wait list.

SOLOS: We have not reserved solo rooms and will only offer a solo option if the tour does not fill within a few months. Solo supplement is $ 888. The solo supplement, due April 15, 2022, is paid by check and is mailed to BAC, PO Box 23998, San Diego, CA 92193. Checks should be made out to “BAC” with a notation of the tour name included on the check.

COVID STATEMENT: All participants must be fully vaccinated including booster shots if applicable and be prepared to present vaccination documentation for viewing by Ride Leader if requested. We will follow all the necessary protocols to remain COVID compliant and change activities, as needed, in order to keep tour participants as safe as possible. We will invite participants to a Zoom meeting approximately 45 days prior to the tour start date to finalize our COVID protocols. You may be asked to wear PPE in public, maintain social distance in public and limit social gathering in public according to the state's mandate. BAC maintains a policy that provides limited coverage for medical expenses associated with accidents incurred by US residents when on tours within the US. The policy maintained by BAC does not cover costs associated with self-quarantines that may be government mandated. Members should also ensure that vaccinations are up to date (e.g., COVID, annual influenza, tetanus, etc.).

HOTELS & OVERNIGHTS: This tour has a combination of 3 star hotels, 2 bedroom cabins (shared bathrooms) and one air B&B house (private bathrooms) combined with an Inn across the street: S. Burlington, VT; Ticonderoga, NY; Schroon Lake, NY (2); Long Lake, NY (2); Saranac Lake, NY; Lake Placid, NY (2); Essex, NY; and back to S. Burlington, VT.

WEATHER: The daily temperatures can vary from lows in the 50s to highs in the low 70s. If there is rain it will feel very cold. Plan to have protective rain gear including jacket, long pants, fingered gloves, helmet and shoe covers. Evenings are usually cool. A warm jacket is recommended.

RIDE PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY: Please remember that BAC Ride Leaders are volunteers, and that successful tours depend on participants providing much of their own support, including changing their own flat tires. Participants are expected to come to the ride well trained, in good health and ready to accomplish the required daily riding using well-maintained bicycles. All participants should accept responsibility for a safe and enjoyable tour. We encourage you to read the ride description carefully and respond to requests from Ride Leader. While on the ride, support your Ride Leader with offers to help with various tasks such as happy hour preparation and cleanup. Please do not interfere with the ride by inviting non-participants onto any portion of the ride or tour, without checking first with the ride leader. Please keep the Ride Leader informed of any special request you may have and respect the Ride Leader’s decisions.

CANCELLATION POLICY:The BAC Ride Registration Fee and Payment Processing Fees are not refundable unless the entire tour is cancelled because the number of participants registered is less than the
minimum established for the tour. Refunds of tour payments will depend upon whether a replacement rider signs up, and on costs that can be recouped. The amount refunded will be based on the principle that the tour’s remaining participants will not incur any additiona lcost as a result of cancellations. If the cancelling participant is replaced, a refund will be made at that time. If the cancelling participant can't be replaced, any refund will be determined after the ride and final expense report are completed. If a single participant
cancels and another roommate cannot be found, in addition to other costs that cannot be recouped the cancelling roommate may also be liable for the solo supplement fee of the roommate remaining on the tour. BAC encourages members to purchase trip cancellation insurance.

REGISTER: To submit a request to join this ride use the "links" displayed above this Ride Description. When you are accepted, the Ride Leader will move you from the Waitlist to the Pending List. At this time you will receive an email notification to login to the BAC website to sign the release of liability form and pay the non-refundable BAC ride registration fee and the initial tour deposit ($500) by credit card. As soon as your deposit has been processed, your name(s) will be added to the Participant List. To contact the Ride Leader, "click" the name at the top of this Ride Description.