Bike the Barns is a fully supported recreational road cycling tour that highlights the rich agricultural movement of the North Country. Riders are invited to stop at farm and community stops along the route to connect with the producers and entrepreneurs who are driving our region’s local food revolution.
ANCA’s 9th Bike the Barns returns to New York’s Champlain Valley, where riders will start and finish at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport.
Stops along the ride include Juniper Hill Farm in Wadhams and the Whallonsburg Grange and Whitcomb’s Arts and community space in Essex.
The ride culminates with a finish line celebration back at the Fairgrounds featuring a locally sourced meal prepared by ADK Food Therapy, beverages by Ausable Brewing Company, and live music by the Midnight Stargazers.
- What: ANCA’s 9th Bike the Barns
- When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Start/Finish: Essex County Fairgrounds, Westport, New York
We are again partnering with BikeADK, an Adirondack owned and operated bicycle-powered company based in Saranac Lake, NY, to offer this unique farm-by-bike experience.
Looking for lodging during your stay in Westport? Check out the stylish, comfortable and convenient apartments provided by our sponsors at The Mill.
Registration Includes
- Fully-supported routes
- Farm tours with fully stocked rest stops
- Finish line lunch featuring live music & raffle
- Event goodie bag & raffle ticket
Raffle Prizes (must be present at the finish-line celebration to win!)
- Two Current Designs Solara 135 R Kayaks donated by High Peaks Cyclery
- One-night stay at VOCO Saranac Lake with $50 gift certificate to Lakeside Drift restaurant donated by VOCO
- Three-hour snowmobile tour on the Adirondack Rail Trail donated by Adirondack Snowmobile
- $50 gift card to the BikeADK merch tent donated by BikeADK
- One bag of organic compost from River Valley Regeneratives
Questions? Contact ANCA Event & Engagement Coordinator at [email protected].
Farm Stops
Bike the Barns is all about connecting with our food, our farms and our agricultural landscapes. Learn about the featured stops along this year’s route.
Sponsors
Thank you to the sponsor businesses and organizations who are supporting Bike the Barns and ANCA’s work with small farms and food businesses across the Adirondack North Country.