OSCEOLA — The Adirondack Foothills Cycling Club has announced its slate of North Country cycling events for 2023.

The AFCC’s mission is to promote enjoyment, training, education, and advocacy for the sport of cycling to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in Northern New York. 

AFCC plans to host a variety of events, from road cycling, and mountain biking, to gravel biking — offering something for all interests and abilities. 

The Tour de Lewis: Osceola to Oswegatchie: Join the club on May 28 for a scenic and fun ride across Lewis County’s scenic Adirondack Park, Black River Valley, and Tug Hill Plateau. Participation is open to recreational and competitive amateur cyclists alike.

Website: www.adirondackstughill.com/tour-de-lewis

The North Winds Gravel Classic: A timed event set in the remote wilderness of the Tug Hill, with distances to suit riders of all capabilities and interests, The North Winds Classic is a showcase of the fastest gravel in the Northeast on July 16.

Website: www.northwindsclassic.com

Cycle the St. Lawrence: Come ride with club members along the waters of the St. Lawrence Seaway. With views of storybook castles and lighthouses, vineyards, and Amish farms along Black Lake, riders can celebrate their ride at the club’s after-party celebration at Bonnie Castle with music, food, and a breathtaking view of the river on Aug. 27.

Website: www.cyclethestlawrence.com

North County Short Track Mountain Bike Series: A four-race series offering a fun mountain bike experience for riders of all ages and ability levels. Wide starts and multiple races each day allow riders to challenge themselves and watch others compete in a family-fun environment.  

• Sunday, July 23 at The Osceola Ski & Sport Center 

• Sunday, Aug. 6 at The Osceola Ski & Sport Center  

• Sunday, Aug. 13 at the Oswegatchie Educational Center 

• Sunday, Aug. 20 at the Oswegatchie Educational Center 

Website: www.adkfoothillscyclingclub.org

Bikes & Frights: The Monster Mash Party is the club’s spooky biking event and fundraiser that will roll through Lewis County, just in time for Halloween. The event will include group bike rides in the afternoon, followed by a children’s costume bike parade and a Monster Mash Party in the evening. Coming in October 2023.

Proceeds from all the events will benefit the Adirondack Cycling Club’s cycling education and safety programs for youth in the North Country.

For more information, email the club at ADKfoothillscc@gmail.com or visit the website at www.adkfoothillscyclingclub.org.