The 16th running of the Black Fly Challenge Adirondack Mountain Bike Race will take place on Saturday, June 11.
The legendary 40-mile race will start at Byron Park in Indian Lake and will traverse the rugged Moose River Recreation Area to finish at Inlet’s Fern Park where a post-race party will be held.
An annual ritual for many, the Black Fly Challenge is the longest destination race in the Eastern United States and attracts hundreds of cyclists from throughout the Northeast.
Last year’s race included a record 345 racers.
According to race organizer Dave Scranton, in addition to the usual rough spots racers encounter out in the Moose River Plains, the heavy rains of April and May have caused a few washouts on the road, which has presented a different kind of challenge for both riders and organizers.
“The rough spots and washouts were just inside the Cedar River gate and continued for a few miles. Beyond that, the road is in good shape,” Scranton said.
Earlier in the week, Scranton said DEC had offered to put extra personnel in the washout areas on race day to ensure safety.
Hamilton County also pledged to make the washouts passable for bikes.
The mass-start of the race is at 10:30 a.m. and all are invited to come and watch.
