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Views upon views upon views at the Weekender at Paul Smith's College.

"I felt like a kid at camp"

Weekender Photos & Rider Experiences

PHOTO GALLERY: 2025 Weekender at Paul Smith's College

When absolutely perfect Adirondack weather rolls into town at the same time as 125 amazing cyclists with ages ranging from 41 to 86, it's impossible to have a bad time at the Weekender at Paul Smith's College. 

We have photos of riding, s'more eating, hammocking, paddling, hiking, music listening and lots and lots of laughter. Plus we raised money for the New York Bicycling Coalition and Saranac Lake Youth Center. 

Reggie sends off riders to kick off the Weekender at Paul Smith's College.
125 riders gather for opening ride sendoff.
Norman Ridge Farmstead was a perfect rest stop for Day 1.
The views from Norman Ridge are photo worthy and then some.
Rolling along Norman Ridge.
Friends who ride together...
Dinner on the deck over looking Lower St. Regis Lake.
Hammocks, a lean-to and sunset at Paul Smith's College.
VIP seating for this crew at the Weekender.
Enjoying the sunset over Lower St. Regis Lake.
Look, it's a crew of SUNY Courtland alums, including Roadie Bill Peer.
This group of friends had zero fun. Can't you tell.
Roadies Rule! So does Anne Savage from NYBC.
What a crew.
Roadies toasting the final ride with paninis and ice cream on the deck.
Live music from Reese Fulmer and the Carriage House Band. What a night.
A bit of whimsy and relaxation at the Saranac Lake Farmers Market.
Fresh picked blueberries at the rest stop. Why not?
CycleSafe bicycle racks keeping everything organized.
Riders enjoying the Saranac Lake Farmers Market.
Getting ready to roll through downtown Saranac Lake from the Farmers Market.
Of course, we had cool t-shirts.
Roadies keeping it fun and safe in Saranac Lake.
Time for a guided paddle on Lower St. Regis Lake.
Naturalist Milt Adams leads a group interpretive hike at the Paul Smith's VIC.
Checking out the extensive network of trails at the Paul Smith's VIC.
The amazing view of Barnum Brook at the Paul Smith's VIC.
Learning about Adirondack flora and fauna at the Paul Smith's VIC.
Lakeside camping is definitely an option at the Weekender.
Lakeside bicycling advocacy chat with Anne Savage, Executive Director of the New York Bicycling Coalition
What a scene to learn a bit about NYBC.
Of course there was s'mores.
Sunset view and Paradox brew.
Sunday roll to cap the weekend.

What the riders said...

I felt like a kid at camp. Great biking which was good for the body with beautiful paddling that’s good for the soul. - Karen, Ballston Lake, NY

Bike ADK always delivers exceptional value at the Weekender at Paul Smiths. Ride support is outstanding, in fact the Roadie staff quickly become old friends. The college campus setting in the ADK is heavenly. - Dick Scheutzow, Syracuse, NY

If you're an avid bike rider, or if you haven't ridden in 30 years, this weekend is perfect for you! - Regina & Joe, West Charleston, VT

The Paul Smith's Weekender run by Doug at BikeADK is one of the best biking experiences we've had! The setting is beautiful, the routes were well thought out and supported. The GPS app worked beautifully and the course was well marked all three days. There was very little traffic making it all the better. The scenery on the rides and at the college were amazing. We were so happy we chose to stay in the dormitory on campus with the dining hall. It gave us more time for the fun after the ride and made it so much more relaxing. The food was delicious and offered so much variety we definitely over ate. We made some friends and just had an overall wonderful biking experience. Doug was very accessible the entire time and communication was great. He gave the answers before we had the questions. We are planning to return. It was the highlight of the summer for us. -  Deb Koch, Stroudsburg, PA

Such a great weekend get-away doing just what I love with a whole bunch of kind-hearted folks doing the same thing! Sign up and enjoy! - Judith Reilly, Utica, NY

Everyone feels welcome, no matter what your riding level or type of bike. - Donna Leban, South Burlington, VT

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