Windham mountain bike park open for the season

posted Jun 9, 2016

Windham Mountain Resort's Bike Park recently opened for the season. We get the impression is works kind of skiing -- there are trails, equipment rentals, even a lift. And there's a beginner's area, too. Blurbage:

A Skills Park (designation: Green Circle [Beginner]) where new mountain bikers will be born. This is a beginner area to learn the basics - braking, weight distribution, how to stand on pedals, controlling the bike over obstacles, including rollers, roots, and berms. This area will be simple with small features, including eight berms, a mini rock garden, mini drops and skinnies that will allow riders to really experience their bike for the first time in a controlled MTB setting. First-timers welcome!

The park is open weekends until July 1, and then it's open Monday-Sunday through September 5, before switching back to weekends through October 10.

Regular lift tickets are $36 for adults. And bike rentals are $75. Protective gear is also available for rental (helmets are required).

Mountain Bike Festival at Grafton Lakes State Park
Speaking of mountain biking... The Saratoga Mountain Bike Association is hosting a mountain bike festival at Grafton Lakes State Park this Saturday, June 11 from 9 am-4 pm. The lineup includes bike demos, trail rides, kids activities, and vendors.

Individual registration is $10 / family registration is $20. Festival proceeds will go to support mountain biking trails around the Capital District.

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tags: cycling, outside, stuff to do

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Thanks for putting this out! It seems that the UCI (Union Cycliste International) has again decided against holding another World Cup at Windham, or anywhere else in 'Murica this year for that matter. Le sigh.

Another bike related event this weekend - local BMX track Tri-City BMX in Rotterdam will hold their annual open house on 6/11 from 10-2. Riding the track will be free to the public.

https://www.facebook.com/Tri-City-BMX-Track-626747710710982/?fref=nf

... said James at 46 or so on Jun 9, 2016 at 2:11 PM | link

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