About
Cycle or drive the world-famous IRONMAN Bike Loop.
Key takeaways
- Distance: 56 miles for one loop
- Elevation: 2,850 feet
Cycling
Test yourself on the Ironman Bike Loop. Cruise the hills of three towns. Real Ironmen and Ironwomen do this twice!
Scenic drive
The Ironman Bike Loop is also a scenic drive! Cruise the hills of three other towns. Follow the Ausable River. Experience the gorgeous Cascade Lakes.
Highlights and side trips:
- Olympic Center with Olympic Center Museum
- Ski Jump Complex
- Bobsled & Luge Complex
- Gondola Ride
- Whiteface Mountain - Veteran's Memorial Highway
- High Falls Gorge
Directions
Take Route 73 south out of Lake Placid, past the Cascade Lakes, and down the infamous Keene Hill. Turn left on Route 9N north to Jay and left on Route 86 to Wilmington and Lake Placid. For a break from the main road, take a left onto River Road and then a right on Route 73 by the ski jumps.
Share the roads
Scenic and essential for local travel, the IRONMAN Bike Loop is heavily used by both cyclists and motorists. To help keep everyone safe, it's important that all users treat each other with kindness, care, and respect. Whether you're riding or driving, learn what you can do to share the roads safely.
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