# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 1000 Animals Social Athletic Club Group Ride & BBQ
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a group ride that starts at Placid Planet Bicycles, tours the mtb trails of Lake Placid, and ends at West Shore BBQ.  Read on for the wild history behind how we got from a 1920s fur farm/petting zoo known as the Home of 1000 Animals to a 90s-era weekly group ride called 1000 Animals Social Athletic Club.  This group ride is an homage to that history, the people who made it, and the driving force behind it all: bikes, friends, and good times.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 9th (departure time between 5pm and 5:30pm).  Registration CLOSES July 7th at NOON.  Register at bit.ly/1000Animals

WHAT’S WITH THE NAME: Brace for this history lesson. The 1000 Animals Social Athletic Club was a local, casual crew of cyclists who met weekly to ride together in the 90’s. The rides were organized by Placid Planet, which, at one time, was located at 1975 Saranac Ave. This same location has taken on many identities over the years - the “Speedy Spa”, an antique shop and “The Home of 1000 Animals” - an oddball roadside attraction that was part petting zoo and part fur farm from the 1920’s through the 60’s. Most recently, it is the home of West Shore BBQ, which also happens to be our final stop. Full circle! Please know that while the event name is a nod to an OG group ride and one of our sustaining Community Partners, Placid Planet, you need not be athletic or even social. Come as you are.

WHY: To celebrate the growth and expansion of mountain biking in our community and to honor the efforts of so many who’ve had a hand in it.  Who doesn't like a fun group ride and bbq?

WHERE IT STARTS: Meet at Placid Planet (2242 Saranac Ave.) between 5 and 5:30 - aiming for a 5:30 departure.

THE RIDE: We’ve got our sights set on two options for riders to choose from: intermediate/advanced and beginner/intermediate routes.  The int/adv option is planned for Mt. Whitney Road, Purple Trail and the Lussi Trails finishing with a triumphant loop around Mirror Lake. The beg/int option is planned for Mt. Whitney Road, an old section of Purple Trail and a bit of JRT.  The routes are subject to change and will be dependent on the size and pace of our zoo. Plan to be on your bike for about two hours including social stops.

WHERE IT ENDS: West Shore BBQ (1975 Saranac Ave)! West Shore BBQ has been SO KIND as to open just for us, so we encourage you to embrace the opportunity to support them through this event. At registration, you’ll choose A.) Sliced Brisket Sandwich or B.) Pulled Pork Sandwich. Each entree will also come with coleslaw, mac & cheese, cornbread, pickles, BBQ sauce, and a bottle of water. There will be beverages available for purchase as well. Absolutely no outside beverages are allowed on the West Shore premises.

​FEES/REGISTRATION: Registration is $35 and includes dinner and access to the ride. If dinner isn’t in the cards for you but you still want to join us, registration is $20. All proceeds go back to the trails. Registration CLOSES on Monday July 2nd at NOON. This is so we can provide West Shore with our food pre-order.

ATTIRE: Animal costumes and/or print not required but STRONGLY encouraged. 10,000 style points for anyone who shows up on a 1990's era mountain bike.

OTHER PRO TIPS: We anticipate a good crowd. Register early at bit.ly/1000Animals. Spots are limited. Parking at Placid Planet could be tight, so if you can, ride from home or consider alternative parking behind Simply Gourmet.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-placid/1000-animals-social-athletic-club-group-ride-and-bbq/200028374037241
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, food-drinks, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lake Placid
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Placid Planet Bicycles
- **lat**: 44.29336
- **long**: -73.992034
- **full address**: Placid Planet Bicycles, 2242 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY 12946-1184, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 1000 Animals Social Athletic Club Group Ride & BBQ being held?
  - **A:** 1000 Animals Social Athletic Club Group Ride & BBQ takes place on Wed, 09 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 09 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm at Placid Planet Bicycles, 2242 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY 12946-1184, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 1000 Animals Social Athletic Club Group Ride & BBQ?
  - **A:** 1000 Animals Social Athletic Club Group Ride & BBQ is organized by Barkeater Trails Alliance.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 1000 Animals Social Athletic Club Group Ride & BBQ is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lake Placid, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 1000 Animals Social Athletic Club Group Ride & BBQ sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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