Riding the Adirondacks



I make it to Speculator and turn right on to Rt. 30 to Indian Lake which made for some nice riding. All along the way there are dirt roads going off to who knows where, some with “keep out” signs and others with nothing. On a different kind of trip I’d take the time to explore but I have too many miles planned in a short time period. Now and then you see a house tucked away or right on the edge of the road and I think “these people really know how to get away”. Up one hill I come across two bikes and two couples on the side of the road. The one guy has his Harley in pieces as he wrenches furiously. I pulled over in case there was any tool they might need but they just said “we’re good” and so I moved on.





In Indian Lake I turn left to stay on 30 towards Blue Mountain Lake and then right out of Blue Mountain on 30/28N. It’s more beautiful riding as I make good time up to the town of Long Lake. As I approach the traffic light I pull to the side. I need to read my directions and make sure I’m making the right choice here.


Long Lake




In the distance I hear the rumble of a pack of cruisers. As they approach the light I realize the rumble is more like ear splitting jackhammers. I’m thinking, oh no, make a choice here and just go so as not to get stuck behind this mob! Loud noises, possible chrome pieces flying off in my direction, I don’t need this. (I have a chrome bike at home as well, so just kidding) The leader stops to make a donation to the volunteer fireman in the street and I realize this is my chance. I take off to the left onto Rt. 30 towards Tupper Lake which turned out to be the right choice anyway. But as I come down by the bridge to cross over Long Lake there’s no more rumble. I figured they must have gone on 28N or found another bar at the intersection or something. I stopped for a few pics before crossing the lake. The Adirondack Inn was there and I noticed a ski plane across the street parked near the beach. I always enjoy seeing a ski plane take off or land on the water but with the engine covers off it didn’t look like they were leaving very soon. I later looked on the internet and the plane appears in a photo on the hotel’s web site as well. It must be used to give rides often there.


Adirondack Hotel in Long Lake



Ski plane across the street



My next goal was Tupper Lake and I was growing a little anxious for Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain. The wait was worth it!


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