Information for Warren County Bicyclists

To all WCSQBO supporters, Winter has arrived in the North Country – time to store your bikes, tune up the skis, snowshoes, snow shovels, and/or even hibernate in front of the fire. Just remember, spring is just around the corner – and planning your bicycling agenda will again be a priority. We, at WCSQBO, have…
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Stephen’s recent letter to the Post-Star: IPCC’s Special Report on Global Warming and The Post Star’s dire but accurate opinion piece, We’re Screwed!, speak to the urgency of unparalleled climate change action. Essentially, we are doomed without unprecedented actions to fight climate change. Here’s the good news: If you are looking for hope, for solutions,…
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Garnet hunting? An inviting place at which to stay!  Calendar of events from now until New Year’s Eve! http://www.garnet-hill.com/events Our friends of Garnet Hill Lodge invite your perusal of their upcoming events, and NOT just for biking! 39 Garnet Hill Rd Section 2, North River, NY 12856 just off Route 28.

Sara Frankenfeld, Warren County GIS map designer, has been working for the past year on an important interactive mapping project for Warren County. Click on The Recreation Mapper, and check it out. The mapper is also available on the Warren County website. The Recreation Mapper is an interactive map of free, public recreational opportunities in…
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THE CONTROVERSIAL TAHAWUS RAIL LINE In a August 18 report by Don Lehman, Post Star reporter, “The State Department of Environmental Conservation this week notified the owners of the stretch of rail line that runs from North Creek to Tahawus that it plans to ask the federal government to declare the rail line “abandoned.” ……
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WCSQBO supports this on-going solar campaign! Here’s your next opportunity to meet the vendors, learn about the process, get free quotes. Maybe we can help in your decision because you can also talk to those who have already installed on their homes locally. No cost or obligation except to spend a little time! https://www.facebook.com/SouthernAdirondacksforSolar/

5th Annual Harry Elkes Ride:  WCSQBO’s  5th Annual Harry Elkes  Ride on Saturday, September 22.  As described in my previous email, the day starts at The Hub, Brant Lake NY.  Registration starts at 8:30am.  3 rides are offered, 50, 32, and 15-miles.  Choose the best ride for your enjoyment and riding ability.  Enjoy lunch and…
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Adirondack Communities:  Preparing for and Responding to Climate Change   Many cyclists see the bicycle as a viable alternative to transportation and sport – a wise choice over a motorized mode of conveyance. We in the North Country are also very aware of Climate Change, an inevitable result of both natural and man-made causation. Most…
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Trails:  A few links & pictures from our friends William A. Loeb, Curt Austin, & other interested people.  There are many of us spending much time & energy regarding our trail systems to be explored or now being explored.  We are also working to establish new ones & join them to extant trails. http://www.upperhudson.org/similartrails.html http://www.dutchessny.gov/CountyGov/Departments/DPW-Parks/17089.htm…
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Erie Canal, more than a song. . . A ride through History, Beauty, Charm, Culture. . . http://www.CycletheErieCanal.com https://www.ptny.org/bike-canal/map/ Erie Canal Trail Partners: 1.) Parks & Trails New York, 2.) New York State of Opportunity/Canal Corporation, 3.) Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, 4.) I ♥NY, 5.) Empire State Trail, and 6.)  New York State of…
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