2026

Ride on a paved trail from Albany along the Hudson River and then head to the foothills of the Helderbergs. Bring a picnic lunch for the turnaround point.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Albany - Helderberg Bike Ride

Seasonal Bike

SN: 130297 - 2026 / Y2802

when is the event

Future event (not yet open)

Starting Wed, Apr 1st, 2026 until Dec 31st, 2026

Start times: 7 am - 7 pm (or dawn to dusk)

Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only

where is the event

Albany, New York

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Anniversaries Hurrah

Par-For-The-Course

Rails-To-Trails

CC: Albany County

       Info

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Event comments

None provided

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 29km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: No

Strollers: No

Wheelchairs: No

Event information

Enjoy a leisurely railroad grade bike ride on a paved path. The trail starts in south Albany, heads west passing through Bethlehem, Delmar, and Slingerlands ending in Voorheesville. There are eating establishments in each of these towns. This is an out and back ride. You can turn around at any point to shorten the ride. At the Albany end, you can ride north to Albany downtown and Watervliet on the new connector path.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Corning Preserve Playground, Quay Street, Albany, NY

The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.

event sponsor

Empire State Capital Volkssporters (AVA-0410)

Event website: www.walkescv.org

point of contact

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