This bicycle tour follows the Erie Canal bike path with six days of cycling, averaging about 60 miles per day.
Self-guided Erie Canal Cycling Tour from Buffalo to Rensselaer, NY
Author: Gordon Harris
Gordon Harris is a local historian living in Ipswich, Massachusetts, and publisher of the Historic Ipswich site. Follow him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonrharris/
Letchmere State Park Loop
This ride starts at the visitors center for Letchworth State Park (known as the "Grand Canyon of the East), just outside of downtown Mount Morris, NY, south of Rochester. The route circles the park in a counter-clockwise direction, with approximately half on Park Rd, with a couple of detours to some of the most scenic… Continue reading Letchmere State Park Loop
Mohawk – Hudson Bikeway
The 40-mile Mohawk-Hudson Bikeway connects Albany and Schenectady Counties in upstate New York and is part of the Erie Canalway Trail from Buffalo to Albany. The paved trail begins in Rotterdam and heads east to Erastus Corning Riverfront Preserve in downtown Albany. The trail was constructed directly upon the old Erie Canal towpath and is… Continue reading Mohawk – Hudson Bikeway
Tour de Barnstable, MA, May 31, 2026
This is the 5th year benefit ride though all 7 villages of Barnstable MA, 38 miles on June 9, 2019. Go to https://tourdebarnstable.com/
Pain in the Mass, Amherst MA
THE PAIN in the MASS TOUR was designed to help support The Tyler Foundation and the families affected by epilepsy.
Cycling Montreal, Laurentides, Gatineau, Ottawa and Ottawa River
This week-long tour is built around Le P'Tit Train du Nord, a 200 km (120 mile) bicycle path that originates just north of Montreal and continues to Mont Laurier in the Laurentian Mountains (referred to as the Laurentides in French). The loop continues south from there to Ottawa, and then along the Ottawa River before… Continue reading Cycling Montreal, Laurentides, Gatineau, Ottawa and Ottawa River
Watertown – Carthage – Evans Mills Ride
Great relatively flat roads for much of this ride with good wide shoulders after the initial climb out of Watertown in the northwest corner of New York State Route at RideWithGPSView and print cue sheet View and print map and cue sheetLog in to RideWithGPS & click on More to export GPS files
William H. Miner Ride from Chazy NY
This ride starts at the Chazy, NY Central Rural School. William H. Miner patented a shock-absorbing device for railway cars known as the Miner Tandem Draft Rigging. He built this school which was the first central school established in the United States. The William H. Miner Agriculture Research Institute and his old homestead are on… Continue reading William H. Miner Ride from Chazy NY
New York Bike Route 17
NY State Bicycle Route 17 is a signed, on-road bicycle route that extends 442 miles from State Bicycle Route 9 in the Village of Wappingers Falls to State Bicycle Route 517 in the Village of Westfield on the shores of Lake Erie. This route also connects with State Bicycle Routes 11, 14, and 19, and… Continue reading New York Bike Route 17
Boston to Provincetown, MA
Start: Northeastern University, Boston, MA. This is the 125-mile former Harbor to the Bay fundraising ride. PDF Cue Sheet Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print the mapLog in to RideWithGPS & click on More to export GPS files
Ride for Angels, North Andover MA
Ride For Angels takes you through Northeast MA and Southern NH portions of New England to raise funds and awareness of Angel Flight NE's mission. All of the donations given on behalf of these “Road Angels” will benefit Angel Flight NE.
Vermont Challenge
The Vermont Challenge offers four days of riding through the picturesque countryside of Vermont. Valley Stages from Dana Thompson Park, Manchester Long Route – 69.4 miles 2,696 ft. ascentMap/Route Medium Route – 39.3 miles 1,851 ft. ascentMap/Route Short Route – 28.2 miles 1,464 ft. ascentMap/Route Mountain Day Long Route – 64.7 miles – 5,163 ft. ascentMap/Route Medium Route – 51.9 miles – 4,004… Continue reading Vermont Challenge
Vineyard Warrior Triathlon
Start: State Beach, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts Bike route: Oak Bluffs north via Beach Road to Tisbury. Tisbury along State Road to West Tisbury. West Tisbury along Edgartown-Tisbury Road to Edgartown. Edgartown along Edgartown-Oak Bluffs Road to Oak Bluffs. Challenge: Ascend Sysiphus' climb. 2017 route Route at RideWithGPSView and print cue sheet View and print mapLog… Continue reading Vineyard Warrior Triathlon
A Reason to Ride, Danvers, MA
A Reason to Ride was a fundraiser to benefit cancer research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, starting from Danvers, MA, and visiting Wenham, Hamilton, Essex, Manchester by the Sea, Gloucester, Ipswich, Georgetown, Topsfield, and returning to Danvers. 2016 routes 10-mile cue sheet 25-mile cue sheet 50-mile cue sheet 50 miles Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue… Continue reading A Reason to Ride, Danvers, MA
Portneuf-Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean velo camping tour
In July 2007, we spent 9 days on a bicycle camping trip that took us along the Saguenay River, the only fjord on the North American Continent, all the way to Lac St-Jean, the last major outpost of civilization north of Quebec City. Throughout most of the trip, we were able to follow la Route Verte,… Continue reading Portneuf-Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean velo camping tour
Finger Lakes Bicycle Tour
Start: Arrive at Cayuga Lake State Park near Seneca Falls, where you will camp for the night. Day 1: Today we bike the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake to Ithaca, total 53 miles. We'll camp for the night at Robert Treman State Park. Ithaca has a great downtown area. A visit to Cornell University offers… Continue reading Finger Lakes Bicycle Tour
Greenville, RI, Pete’s Ride
NARRAGANSETT BAY WHEELMEN # 97 RIDE FOR PETE'S SAKE Start: Apple Valley Mall, RT 44, Greenville, RI (map to start) Description: "This ride travels through old mill towns. Food stops at Slatersville Plaza (multiple stops at the 17-mile mark) and East Wallum Lake Road (37-mile mark). The Park at the end of East Wallum… Continue reading Greenville, RI, Pete’s Ride
Cape Ann & North Shore Ride
The start location is Pingree School in Hamilton, MA. 100-mile ride Route at RideWithGPSView and print cue sheet View and print map & cue sheetLog in to RideWithGPS & click on More to export GPS files 60-mile ride Route at RideWithGPSView and print cue sheet View and print map & cue sheetLog in to RideWithGPS… Continue reading Cape Ann & North Shore Ride
Ride ‘Round Rhody, Kingston, RI
The 'Round Rhody (RRR) was developed by LIFEcycle Inc. Starting in South Kingston, RI, the options are 50 and 75 miles. 75 miles Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print mapLog in to RideWithGPS & click on More to export GPS files 50 miles Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and… Continue reading Ride ‘Round Rhody, Kingston, RI
Cycling Acadia: Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula
Some of our favorite bicycle rides are in Acadia, which is a national park on Mount Desert Island, a beautiful area attached to mainland Maine by a short bridge. You'll find several days of wonderful cycling here. The nearest large airport is Bangor International, about an hour away, taking Route 3 the entire way. Bar… Continue reading Cycling Acadia: Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula
Cycling New England 