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Routes / Re: Adirondack Parking

« on: August 09, 2012, 08:57:46 pm »

My wife and I recently finished on our tandem an altered version of the ADK Loop, starting in Saratoga Springs.  Yes there is lots of free public parking downtown off Broadway, the main drag. Our car sat for five days.  We chose that start because of the town itself and greatly enjoyed starting and ending there.

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Routes / Re: TransAmerica from DC, but I need to go east first.

« on: April 23, 2012, 08:26:17 pm »

One reply suggested the W&OD to Front Royal, Va.I drive the route over the mtn on rt 50 or rt 7. Both are major high speed commuter routes with narrow to no shoulders. I cringe with horror when I see a touring cyclist on these roads. I have considered stopping to offer a ride up and over, but there is NO place to pull over. There are safer times to ride these routes, but still expect high speed traffic.

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Routes / Re: ACA roads to avoid in the Adirondacks?

« on: April 23, 2012, 07:28:44 pm »

Thanks to each for taking time to respond. We are more confident in the route now. Still, google maps bike routing has a very tantalizing route from Speculator to Sarasota Springs, via Edinburg and it allows us to schedule a nice short day on the bike and a bit more time hanging out.
Thanks again.

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Routes / ACA roads to avoid in the Adirondacks?

« on: April 22, 2012, 07:29:26 pm »

We are planing an unsupported tandem ride using the Adirondack Park Loop maps.  Several roads appear to be main connections between towns and might be busier than we like.  The route from Caroga Lake through Broadalbin to Saratoga Springs look to be busy secondary roads.  I'm betting there is a better route from Speculator to Edinburg to Cornth to Saratoga Springs via small county roads.  Are there ACA riders familiar with this loop and can provide information?
Thanks