Slow Your Roll RIDE + Grill and Chill
Calling all mountain bikers looking for a slower paced and supportive group ride. Maybe you’re new to mountain biking, recovering from an injury, out of shape? No judgement -- these group rides and hang sessions are meant for you.
Why are we putting these rides together? Joining a group ride, just like trying anything new, can be really intimidating when you don’t know exactly what to expect. Dipping your toes in with this ultra beginner-friendly ride could give you the confidence to join the weekly group rides in our area. If you’re already enjoying those weekly group rides, you already know: another group ride means more good times with awesome people on stellar trails.
Why are we putting these rides together? Joining a group ride, just like trying anything new, can be really intimidating when you don’t know exactly what to expect. Dipping your toes in with this ultra beginner-friendly ride could give you the confidence to join the weekly group rides in our area. If you’re already enjoying those weekly group rides, you already know: another group ride means more good times with awesome people on stellar trails.
We’re talking a no-drop, mellow pace on a smiles-over-miles kind of route intended for beginners. Glenn will lead the ride, Megan will tag along, a Board member or two may join in as well.
Afterwards we’ll hang out; bring something to throw on the grill if you'd like and kick back with us. We'll have some drinks to share but you're welcome to bring your elixir of choice.
For those who have a need for speed or strive for more of a challenge, you’re still welcome to the grill and chill afterwards – in fact, we hope you’ll join us there around 7pm 🙂
July 29th -- Saranac Lake -- Details:
WHERE: Fowler's Crossing on Route 86, Saranac Lake, NY. Park on the Will Rogers (north) side of 86.
WHEN: July 29th – meet around 5:00pm; ride starts at 5:30pm
WHO: Karen, Kris, Megan, Justin, and additional folks will guide the way. Slow, out of shape, and/or beginner riders are invited to join in. This ride is sponsored by Silver Birch Cycles. They have offered free rental bikes and helmets for use on this group ride. If you're interested in using a free rental bike from Silver Birch Cycles, contact [email protected] before noon on July 28th in order to check for availability and to put the gear aside for you.
WHAT: No-drop, mellow pace on a smiles-before-miles kind of route built for beginners followed by a grill and chill sesh in the parking lot. We're starting at the park promptly at 5:30pm, riding both sides of Fowler's Crossing (possibly multiple times -- opt in for the number of laps that feels right to you). We estimate the ride will last about 1-1.5 hours before we get to grilling and chilling.
August 12th -- Elizabethtown -- Details:
WHERE: Cobble Hill, Elizabethtown, NY – we’ll meet at the Elizabethtown Trail Center at 8514 High St
WHEN: August 12th; meet at 5:30pm, ride starts right at 6:00pm.
WHO: Glenn is leading; slow, out of shape, and/or beginner riders are invited to join in.
WHAT: No-drop, mellow pace on a fun-forward route built for beginners followed by a grill and chill sesh around a bonfire at the Trail Center. We're working on crafting a route and will share when we can. We estimate the ride will be about 1-1.5 hours.
Hope to see you there!
Afterwards we’ll hang out; bring something to throw on the grill if you'd like and kick back with us. We'll have some drinks to share but you're welcome to bring your elixir of choice.
For those who have a need for speed or strive for more of a challenge, you’re still welcome to the grill and chill afterwards – in fact, we hope you’ll join us there around 7pm 🙂
July 29th -- Saranac Lake -- Details:
WHERE: Fowler's Crossing on Route 86, Saranac Lake, NY. Park on the Will Rogers (north) side of 86.
WHEN: July 29th – meet around 5:00pm; ride starts at 5:30pm
WHO: Karen, Kris, Megan, Justin, and additional folks will guide the way. Slow, out of shape, and/or beginner riders are invited to join in. This ride is sponsored by Silver Birch Cycles. They have offered free rental bikes and helmets for use on this group ride. If you're interested in using a free rental bike from Silver Birch Cycles, contact [email protected] before noon on July 28th in order to check for availability and to put the gear aside for you.
WHAT: No-drop, mellow pace on a smiles-before-miles kind of route built for beginners followed by a grill and chill sesh in the parking lot. We're starting at the park promptly at 5:30pm, riding both sides of Fowler's Crossing (possibly multiple times -- opt in for the number of laps that feels right to you). We estimate the ride will last about 1-1.5 hours before we get to grilling and chilling.
August 12th -- Elizabethtown -- Details:
WHERE: Cobble Hill, Elizabethtown, NY – we’ll meet at the Elizabethtown Trail Center at 8514 High St
WHEN: August 12th; meet at 5:30pm, ride starts right at 6:00pm.
WHO: Glenn is leading; slow, out of shape, and/or beginner riders are invited to join in.
WHAT: No-drop, mellow pace on a fun-forward route built for beginners followed by a grill and chill sesh around a bonfire at the Trail Center. We're working on crafting a route and will share when we can. We estimate the ride will be about 1-1.5 hours.
Hope to see you there!
PAST -- July 1st -- Wilmington -- Details:
WHERE: Wilmington, NY – we’ll meet at the Wilmington Recreation Park on Park Road.
WHEN: July 1st – ride will leave the park at 5:30pm and last about 1 to 1.5 hours
WHO: Glenn is leading; slow, out of shape, and/or beginner riders are invited to join in.
WHAT: No-drop, mellow pace on a fun-forward route built for beginners followed by a grill and chill sesh around a bonfire. We're starting at the park promptly at 5:30pm, riding through Three Sisters, doing a loop at the lower Hardy trails, and returning to the park (at most 8 miles). If there is sufficient interest we could split the group and include a lap on lower All In for the more adventurous. We estimate the ride will be about 1-1.5 hours of riding (and resting, snacking, etc.)
WHERE: Wilmington, NY – we’ll meet at the Wilmington Recreation Park on Park Road.
WHEN: July 1st – ride will leave the park at 5:30pm and last about 1 to 1.5 hours
WHO: Glenn is leading; slow, out of shape, and/or beginner riders are invited to join in.
WHAT: No-drop, mellow pace on a fun-forward route built for beginners followed by a grill and chill sesh around a bonfire. We're starting at the park promptly at 5:30pm, riding through Three Sisters, doing a loop at the lower Hardy trails, and returning to the park (at most 8 miles). If there is sufficient interest we could split the group and include a lap on lower All In for the more adventurous. We estimate the ride will be about 1-1.5 hours of riding (and resting, snacking, etc.)
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Pictures from the Wilmington Slow Your Roll Ride + Grill and Chill on July 1st, 2025. Great ride.
