The Whiteface Fall Classsic Cross Country Mountain Bike Race, presented by High Peaks Cyclery, takes to the trail this Saturday, September 20th at high noon.

Located in Wilmington, NY the Fall Classic has four divisions broken down by age and gender: beginner, sport, expert and pro.

It is a challenging race featuring a lower mountain layout with a climb of 650 feet as well as fast, fun downhill sections.

Each lap is approximately five miles in length with the start/finish line area at the main base lodge. The beginners take two laps around, with the sport division taking three and the expert and pros making four trips around the course.

The winners of the pro divisions will each receive a cash prize of $500, with the second place finishers each winning $250 and the third place finishers each earning $100. The winners of the expert divisions also receive a cash prize while the sport and beginner winners earn merchandise.

Entry fees are $30 per competitor before September 20. Riders may register on race day for $35.

The Fall Classic is a USA Cycling permitted sanctioned event - USA Cycling and UCI rules will be followed. Expert and pro riders are required to have a corresponding license and must show proof of license at event. USA Cycling, Collegiate, UCI, or Canadian Cycling licenses are accepted. Beginner and sport riders may purchase a one-day license at the mountain for just $5.

Spectators will be able to watch the race from the base lodge area for free. Scenic gondola rides from the base lodge to the top of Little Whiteface will be available for $17 per adult, and $12 for juniors/seniors. Centerplate, ORDA’s concessionaire, will have food and drink available for purchase throughout the event.

For more information or to register for the Whiteface Fall Classic Cross Country Mountain Bike Race, please log on to www.downhillmike.com.

               So don’t miss a chance to grab the camera and take the family for a drive this Autumn, both locals and tourist can agree you want to walk away answering yes to the question ~ Have You Seen The View From Here?                  

OLYMPIC JUMPING COMPLEX TO HOST THE FESTIVAL OF IRELAND AUGUST 30-31st

At Wet and Wild Wednesday, you will witness aerial skiers sliding down a ramp on skis and then launching up to 60 feet in the air. This enables them to execute various spinning and twisting tricks. The 750,000 gallon pool is aerated with bubbles to cushion the landing.
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In addition to the athleticness of the event this is show time as on Wednesday the music rocks with Official Radio Station Y-106-FM. There is a jive MC, and audience participation before the festivities, with a cool atmosphere for everyone.

So come on out, this is your last chance in ‘08 to play hooky from the office or take the family out for a unique Adirondack experience.

Join the Adirondack Scenic Railroad for a night of wine and live music on their
Thursday Wine Train.

The train departs from the Lake Placid Train Depot on Station Street at 5:30pm so don’t be late.

 ATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS!

THIS SUNDAY SEE THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY FROM
SUPER BOWL XLII

The World Champion New York Giants’ Vince Lombardi Trophy is visiting Lake Placid on Sunday, August 10 for ONE DAY ONLY at the 1932 and 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum.

The New York Giants are graciously loaning this famed trophy for public viewing from 10 am – 5 pm.The cost of admission to the 1932 and 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum is $5 for adults, $3 for juniors and seniors. Children six and under enter free of charge. The victorious Giants handed the previously undefeated New England Patriots a stunning 17-14 last-minute loss during one of the greatest Super Bowl games ever played to win the NFL’s coveted trophy.

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Today (Tuesday, August 5th) and Tomorrow (Wednesday, August 6th) Whiteface is having helicopters fly in giant buckets of concrete to pour the foundation concrete pads for the new Lookout Mountain Triple Chair. The helicopters are expected to be flying all day both days.

People are welcome to view the action from the base lodge, or take a Cloudsplitter Gondola ride up to Little Whiteface for an aerial view. Gondola rides are available from 10 am to 4 pm and cost $17 for adults, $12 for juniors/seniors.

People may also get a different perspective from atop Whiteface by driving up the Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway ~ open 8:30 am to 5 pm. Admission is $9 for vehicle and driver, and $5 for each additional passenger..

Share Your Favorite Places in the Adirondacks

The Adirondack Regional Tourism Council and W.L. Gore & Associates, inventors of GORE-TEX and WINDSTOPPER fabrics, are currently hosting an online video contest entitled, My Places in the Adirondacks.

The contest features four categories of submission; wildlife and pets, scenic beauty, family and friends, and recreation.

The deadline for submission is October 31^st, and on November 7^th a finalist from each of the four categories will be chosen for a chance to compete to be the Grand Prize winner. Then from November 7^th through November 21^st the public will have a chance to vote on their favorite of the 4 finalist videos, with the winner receiving $500 in GORE-TEX products.

You can view submitted videos at www.visitadirondacks.com

Each video submission should be no longer than 2 minutes in length and should fit into one of the four categories. You must be 14 years of age or older to submit. The deadline for entries is October 31^st, 2008.

Additionally

The ARTC’s will be hosting a Hunting Photo Contest this fall.

There will be three categories; Trophy Photos, Camp Life, and Hunters in the Field.

If you are a hunter be sure to arm yourself with a camera this fall and submit any hunting images to www.visitadirondacks.com. Deadline for the contest will be December 1^st, 2008.

IRONMAN is here!

No, not the Robery Downey Jr. movie, the real IRONMAN!

The Ironman that will this year surpass 20,000 participants bringing in just under $100 million dollars in direct spending during its first 10 years here in Lake Placid.

The Ironman that continually inspires our youth, promoting friendly competition and an active and healthy life style.

The Ironman that serves as a major national sports marketing tool for Lake Placid and the ADK’s annually bringing in participants from all 50 states with most participant having articles written about their trip to compete in the event.

The Ironman that exposes Lake Placid on an international level as well, regularly featuring participants from over 20 nations.

 Come out this Sunday, July 20th and cheer on the over 2,000 triathletes competing in IRONMAN USA LAKE PLACID 2008.

Tuesday, July 1^st was the opening night of the now annual, Songs at Mirror Lake Summer Music Series at Mid’s Park.

Local resident Bill Billerman is a long time fan of music and his community, “I put this plan into action more for the residents but also for the visitors. The park (after its redesign) is so nice and this music series gives residents a reason to come out, appreciate the park, the lake, quality music, and each other.”

The 7 week series features local, regional, and national acts picked each year by the organizing committee.

This Tuesday’s featured artists are Ryan Shupe & The Rubber Band

 The concert series is a free 2 hour event presented by the Pines Inn with in-kind support from ORDA and the Visitor’s Bureau.

If you haven’t yet,  make a point to swing by the Songs on Mirror Lake Concert Series this summer. It will make for a nice evening out and chances are you will run into somebody you know there.

If you would like to see a list of performers at this year concert series go to www.songsatmirrorlake.com