Ride Rail & Bicycle Event - 04/28/2013

Maple in April Festival features Saratoga & North Creek Railway and bicycles .

The 9^th annual Maple in April Festival will feature the Saratoga & North Creek Railway and bicycles on Sunday, April 28^th in Hadley, NY.  There are two options for this event: The Long Ride for the experienced cyclists (37 miles) and the In-Between Ride for those looking for a moderate ride to start off their bicycle season (17 miles) with the hub of the event at the Hadley/Luzerne Train Station, 4113 Rockwell Street, Hadley NY.

The In-Between ride begins at the Hadley/Luzerne Train Station at 10:55a.m. You and your bicycle will board the train to ride to the Thurman Station; disembarking at 11:27a.m.to pedal back to the Hadley/Luzerne Train Station where you’ll receive your swag bag; a total of 17 miles.  If you’d like to extend the train ride, board the train at Saratoga Train Station ride to the Thurman Station, pedal back to Hadley (17 miles), receive your swag bag and enjoy the festival for a while before boarding again at 5:09 p.m. for your ride back to your car at the Saratoga Station.

The Long Ride entails boarding at the Saratoga Station with your bicycle at 10a.m.  You’ll ride the Saratoga & North Creek Railway to Thurman Station then pedal your bicycle back to Hadley/Luzerne Station where you’ll receive your swag bag and fill-up your water bottle before pedaling back to the Saratoga Station, 26 Station Lane; a total of 37 miles. 

The cost for the Ride Rail & Bicycle Event is $20.  Registration form online www.HadleyBusinessAssociation.net contact Sandi at 518-696-4153 with questions.