Biking, Burgers & Beverages centers on the rail trail
The second Biking, Burgers, and Beverages event will return to the county’s Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail on Thursday, July 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., rain or shine.
This year, the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Guilderland Chamber in hosting the event.
Mike Miner will perform at the Real McCoy, and the Steve Hallock Duo at the Blanchard Currey American Legion.
Rooted + Rind and the American Legion are providing food and beverages at the legion hall. Other food options include: Taj Fine Indian Restaurant, Little Piece of Heaven food truck, Kona Ice truck, and Stewart’s at 309 Delaware Ave.
The Scavenger Hunt is back this year with the help of Art on the Rail Trail and the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy. Youth can take photos of ART’s Amphibians and Reptiles along the trail, as well as find “hidden” rubber stamps at participating vendor tents. Participants can stamp their booklet, available that night from the Bethlehem Chamber booths located at either end in Delmar, turn in their completed booklet, and receive a coupon for a free Stewart’s single scoop ice cream, while supply lasts.
The Flow Riders will demonstrate mountain biking for youngsters, and the Bethlehem Pedestrian Committee will have a bike safety and obstacle course set up at the Legion post. There will be informational booths about safety, as well as activities such as “Winter in July” Corn Hole Toss sponsored by Schools Out Inc., and a drone demo by Sky Photos LLC.
Other participants include: Plushies by Chey, Sweet Tooth Confections, YMCA, Mad Dog Bikes, Savile Road, Steiner’s Ski and Bike, Elsmere Fire Department, Community Bank, Gabler Realty, Key Bank, LaChance State Farm Insurance Agency, and Warbler Brewery.
For a full list of activities, organizations, and participants visit the Bethlehem Chamber website at www.bethlehemchamber.com.