Black Fly Challenge - America's Original Gravel Grinder

Black Fly Challenge - America's Original Gravel Grinder America's Original Gravel Grinder ~
Always the second Saturday in June Stop in to chat about the race!

America’s original gravel grinder, the North Country Subaru ~ Black Fly Challenge is THE classic Adirondack Mountain bike race. With a loyal following, the Black Fly is an annual tradition for many cyclists from across the U.S. Are you up for the Challenge?
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Pedals & Petals bike shop, on Rt 28 in downtown Inlet, is the home of the Black Fly Challenge.

Loose Gravel is back and joining the fun in Indian Lake again this year! Join us for the Finish Line Party for great foo...
06/06/2026

Loose Gravel is back and joining the fun in Indian Lake again this year! Join us for the Finish Line Party for great food, beer, and fun music!
“The Loose Gravel Band is a high energy classic rock and blues band from the Syracuse and Central NY area. We play a variety of music genres including rock classics, blues, modern country favorites and oldies. Our performances range from Syracuse to Old Forge, Auburn, and Rome. Our venues list include The OnCenter in Syracuse, The JMA (formerly Carrier) Dome, Sharkey's in Liverpool, and Sylvan Beach. We cover an extended range of artists including Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Doors, The Beatles, Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Neil Young, John Mayer, Hootie and The Blowfish and many others.”
Check out their page here: Loose Gravel



New for BFC 2026… Food Trucks will be parked at the Finish Line Party! The Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department will be...
06/02/2026

New for BFC 2026… Food Trucks will be parked at the Finish Line Party! The Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department will be back, as always, serving burgers & dogs under the big tent. Racers can get a free lunch at the tent with the use of their wristband and non-racers will be able to purchase food & drinks using cash.
ADK Heart Catering and Bab-a-Dew’s Woodfired Pizza will be joining the party this year too. They will NOT be accepting wristbands as payment. See you at the finish!



This will be Pedals & Petals final season, so be sure to stop by and say hello. The BFC would like to thank Pedals & Pet...
05/29/2026

This will be Pedals & Petals final season, so be sure to stop by and say hello. The BFC would like to thank Pedals & Petals for their years of support and partnership, and we wish Ted all the best as he begins his next chapter.

The good news is that the BFC isn't going anywhere—and Ted will still be involved and helping out along the way. We look forward to continuing the traditions, friendships, and community spirit that have made this such a special event over the years.

Looking for lodging for this year's race? Check out our Lodging Sponsors - The Woods Inn has availability!
05/28/2026

Looking for lodging for this year's race?
Check out our Lodging Sponsors - The Woods Inn has availability!



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Inlet, NY
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