July 18th and August 15th, 2009

 

his trip provides a scenic, pleasant and reflective 250th anniversary experience for the time traveler as he or she visits the period when this bicycle path was the road used in the 18th century to transport military troops and supplies from Fort Edward to Lake George, NY. Lake George was the staging ground for a 1759 English attack on French held Fort Carillon in Ticonderoga, NY during the French and Indian War. This adventure also highlights the relevance of this geographical area in Colonial history from the time when Samuel de Champlain discovered Lac du St. Sacrement (Lake of the Blessed Sacrament) in the 1600's to the Revolutionary War when Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allan teamed up to provide the first offensive action of the Revolutionary War in 1775.

This tour includes visits to the following sites and attractions:

• Fort William Henry, built in 1755 (admission fee not included)
• Famous Battle sites from the Battle of Lake George in 1755
• Roger's Island Visitor's Center, home of the headquarters of Robert Rogers, considered by many to be the founding father of our modern day Special Forces,
• Mid morning stop at Cooper's Cave Ice Cream and Cooper's Cave Ale
• Cooper's Cave, site of James Fenimore Cooper's original inspiration for the climatic ending to his legendary book, Last of the Mohicans.
• Location of John Burgoyne's headquarters, British commander of Revolutionary War forces that attacked Saratoga in 1777.
• The Five Combines in Fort Edward, NY, a series of historic locks.
• Lunch in historic Fort Edward, NY (not included in price.)
• Optional dinner cruise from 6:30 pm-8:45 pm on the Lac du Saint Sacrement. Enjoy an invigorating and satiating dining experience on Lake George, known as the "Queen of American Lakes", America's cleanest lake.

Distance: Approximately 35 miles, round trip Lake George to Fort Edward and back.
Terrain: Mostly flat.
Suggested arrival time: 8:30 am. Tour kicks off with a 9:00 am tour of Fort William Henry.
End time: 5:45 pm. (Allows for time to pack bikes, change clothes if desired and board the vessel for the dinner cruise which launches at 6:30 pm.)
Location: Park and meet in the Lake George Steamboat parking lot on Beach Road in Lake George, NY (located immediately beyond Fort William Henry.)
Directions: Take Exit 21 off of the Adirondack Northway (Route I-87). Follow signs to Route 9. Turn left (south) onto route 9. Drive approximately 1 mile to the main intersection in town, Beach Road. Turn right onto Beach Road. See "Location" above for rest of directions.
Cost: $50.00 without dinner cruise
Minimum number of riders: 8
Registration deadline:
For our July 18th experience, the registration deadline is July 4th for receipt of full payment.
For our August 15th experience, the registration deadline is August 1st for receipt of full payment.
Please send full payment amount for each rider in the form of a personal or cashier's check made out to: Kyle Jenks and send to:
13B Woodcliffe Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065

Planned for May and June, 2009.

eet at the Bennington Monument in Old Bennington, VT and learn the vital link Bennington had in preventing the British from defeating the Americans at the Battles of Saratoga. See firsthand the original Old Bennington settlement that was the birthplace of Vermont and the famous Green Mountain Boys! Tour the Bennington Museum. The ride continues through 3 authentic covered bridges and arrives at the Bennington Battlefield. Lunch is at the Park McCullough House. Take the optional guided tour of the exquisitely furnished mansion, then eat your own lunch or be served lunch on the lavish veranda overlooking impeccably manicured grounds.

njoy the beautiful Green Mountain scenery on the return trip to the Bennington Monument. Take the elevator ride to the top of the monument and overlook a spectacular tri-state, panoramic view. Visit the quaint gift shop for a memorable souvenir to culminate your "victory" in "revolutionary" Bennington, VT. Distance: 17 miles. Terrain: Somewhat hilly. Shortcuts are available with full support including sag wagon. Rain or shine.

Cost: $50.00 per person (excludes optional nominal fees for mansion tour, monument elevator ride and lunch). Please send full payment amount for each rider in the form of a personal or cashier's check made out to: Kyle Jenks and send to:
13B Woodcliffe Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065

Start Time: 8:30am
Finish Time: Between 3pm and 5pm
Distance: 25 miles.
Minimum number of riders: 8
Registration Deadline: For our May 16th experience, the registration deadline is May 2nd for receipt of full payment. For our June 13th experience, the registration deadline is June 1st for receipt of full payment.