Adirondack Loop - Day 3



 

Speculator



  

Bullhead Mtn.


  

I was rolling down the road by 7:30am. Another sunny day, the wind is in my favor, and my trunk bag is a little lighter because I ate all the cashews.  I used Google Map over breakfast to find a way back onto the route without going through Amsterdam and it's turning out to be a nice ride. Heading NW on Stoner Trail Road, I'm not, but still feeling pretty good. Today takes me north on the west side of the park, back to Tupper Lake, where I started earlier in the week.   The ACA course profile information indicates the first big climb is at about 25k, and then it's pretty much rolling hills for the rest of the day. My lunch stop was the public park on Lake Pleasant in Speculator, a really nice spot. I was pleasantly surprised at how little traffic there was here as it is late August. I suppose it's busier on the weekend.



Route 30





Was rewarded with many awseome views travelling route 30.

 At Long Lake, float planes were moored all along the beach across from the Hotel.



Long Lake



I made sure to resupply at Long Lake as it's about 37k to Tupper Lake with not much more than

a couple of camp sites along the way. The last 15k seemed to be mostly downhill, which was a nice way to finish my tour, and when I got to the route 30 boat launch the truck was there just as I left it. 604k, no punctures or mechanical issues, no bonking or excessive dehydration, and went exploring only once for a relatively small distance. I'll have to up the challenge for my next tour.

In retrospect, I think I brought the right stuff. I didn't miss my flip flops, but I would have used my toque. I'm still looking to acquire the ONE handlebar mounted unit for everything. Maybe it will be an iPhone with a hard case and extra battery. Powdered sports drink was a great idea. It's light, saves money, and easy to pack or carry in your pocket in little packets. My resupply routine when low on water was stop at a Stewart's (gas station/convenience store), fill up my water bottles in the washroom and add sports drink powder, then buy a large sub eat half put the rest in my pocket and go. To view the route profile for day 3 go here... Adirondack Loop - Day 3 Ride Stats

Thanks for the great route ACA. Long live long rides.



Long Lake