LAKE PLACID, New York — The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has announced that the Whiteface Mountain Downhill Park operated by High Peaks Cyclery has three more weekends of trail riding at Whiteface. Value-added “specials” will also be offered.

All riders who purchase a trail pass Oktoberfest weekend, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, will receive free admission to the festival.

For Columbus Day weekend, riding will be available Friday, Oct. 6 through Monday, Oct. 9. Saturday, Oct. 7 is the last Ladies Day of the season. All women riders will receive a free trail pass, a $30 value.

The last weekend of the mountain biking season is Oct. 14-15. This bonus weekend features Customer Appreciation Day on Sunday, Oct. 15. All lift tickets are just $15 per person on the final day of the season.

High Peaks Cyclery is also selling their rental bikes and protective equipment at ready-to-move prices. The bikes will be marked with the “No Dicker Sticker” ??“ prices so low that there’s no need for bargaining.

The Whiteface Mountain Downhill Park is open from 9 am ??“ 4 pm. Daily lift tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for juniors (12 and under). Two-day passes may be purchased. Rental bikes and equipment are available. Helmets are required. For more information, call (518) 946-2223.

For more information on ORDA venues and events, and for web cams from five locations, please log on to www.whitefacelakeplacid.com.