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New York State - Bike and Brew tour

Summary

Cycle the beautiful and uncrowded roads of upstate New York Join us in the Empire State as we combine two of our favorite activities: great bike rides and local craft beer! Each day will offer a chance to sample a "taste" of upstate New York for riding and for sipping some of our favorite local brews! We ride the undiscovered and uncrowded roads of the "North Country" of upstate New York as we make our way to each of the local craft breweries. Join us for some bike and beer fun on this unique tour of the New York countryside and historic resorts.

Recreational, Road bike

4 days

201 km / 125 mi

$ 1,495.-

Cycle the beautiful and uncrowded roads of upstate New York
Visit three premier North Country craft brew pubs and taste the local offerings.
Enjoy a shoreline cruise from Bolton Landing to Lake George Village on the historic “Mohican”
Stay at the historic Fort William Henry Hotel on the shores of Lake George, Queen of American Lakes.
Explore Saratoga Springs, America’s first great resort and visit the “Healing Spring”

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Details

Type

Recreational, Road bike

Duration

4 days

Level

Easy

Support

Guided

Daily distance

60-80 km / 37-50 mi

Total distance

201 km / 125 mi

Lodging

Deluxe, half board

Luggage transport

Daily luggage transfers

Bicycle

Not included

Dates

01 Jun 2023 - 30 Oct 2023

The 2023 price is a starting price, ask for a quote.

NOTE: Only available as a private tour with a minimum of 4 participants in one booking.

Between June and October you can choose any date you like.

Start

Saratoga Springs, NY.

Finish

Saratoga Springs, NY.

Airport at start

Albany Airport New york state

Airport at finish

Albany Airport New York state

Prices Please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

Price per person / please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

The tour price per person

$ 1,495.-

Hybrid bike rental

$ 150.-

Optional

Road bike rental

$ 250.-

Optional

Single supplement

If you travel alone a single supplement is charged. With some group tours you can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.

$ 295.-

Itinerary

Inclusive / Not Inclusive – lodging

Day 1 - Friday: Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs to Glens Falls

We meet at The Inn at Saratoga at 1pm. After a short bike fitting session, we ride out of the city through the beautiful farms and horse pasture surrounding Saratoga Springs and make our way to the shores of the Hudson River. We bike north along the shores of the river and connect with the Feeder Canal bike path that leads us to our lodgings in downtown Glens Falls at the Glens Falls Inn. That evening we enjoy dinner and sample the craft brews at Davidson Brothers Brewing Company.
Lodging: The Glens Falls Inn
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Saturday: Glens Falls to Lake George Village

First thing in the morning we continue north out of Glens Falls and catch the Warren County Bikeway as we make our way to Lake George Village. Once there, guests have a number of options. Cyclists can choose to take a Shoreline Cruise to Bolton Landing and cycle back to our lodgings in Lake George Village. Other options available include staying in Lake George Village for an afternoon shopping break, browsing the shops and boutiques, or doing some siteseeing (Fort William Henry is right next door). A spectacular view of the lake can always be enjoyed right from the front porch of our historic lodgings. That evening we dine and sample the brews at the Adirondack Brewery.
Lodging: Fort William Henry Resort
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 3 - Sunday: Lake George Village to Saratoga Springs

We turn south out of Lake George Village and follow the Hudson River to make our way to the rolling hills leading us back to Saratoga Springs. The uncroweded roads offer us ample opportunities to enjoy both the views along the river and the forest canopy embracing the roadways through the hills. Bikers will enjoy the long downhill stretch on the last miles of our journey; we coast into Saratoga Springs and head to our lodgings. We spend our last night dining and tasting the selection of brews at Druthers Brewing Company in Saratoga Springs.
Lodging: Inn at Saratoga
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4 - Monday: Saratoga National Historical Park

Today we bike the Saratoga Battlefied located in the Saratoga National Historic Park; the park offers bikers a great ride on the private road that circles the interior of the park. The circle road connects the many historical landmarks associated with the battle that turned the tide of the revolutionary war and set the colonists on the path to victory. Afterwards we bike back to Saratoga Springs and the tour will officially end. Showers will be available for those wishing to change and freshen up before departing.
Meals: Breakfast

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Included:

3 nights accommodations in unique Inns and B&B’s.
3 Breakfasts, 3 dinners and snacks along the way.
Experienced guides, familiar with the local area.
SAG (support and gear) van to provide baggage relocation, mechenical support, snacks, fresh water, and “rest rides” as needed.
Cue sheets and maps with daily meetings to review route options and points of interest.

Not Included:

Bike rental
Airfare
Night before and after the tour
Gratuities guides

Lodging

The Inn at Saratoga:
Voted “Best Inn” by Capital Region Living Magazine in May 2008, The Inn at Saratoga is the perfect marriage of past and present. The oldest operating hotel in Saratoga, The Inn at Saratoga features a luxurious array of modern living amenities close to the Saratoga Race Course and within walking distance of downtown attractions.
The Queensbury Hotel:
Located in the heart of Glens Falls, “Hometown USA”, The Queensbury Hotel is within walking distance to all that this charming city has to offer. The Queensbury, with its gorgeous architecture and grand lobby, is highly regarded as the town’s centerpiece
Fort William Henry Resort:
Poised at the head of Lake George and surrounded by the majestic Adirondack Mountains, Fort William Henry Resort offers guests an in-town location with a country estate atmosphere. Guests are within easy walking distance to Lake George beaches, restaurants, taverns, shops and entertainment, and the historic fort is right on the property.

Map & Routes

Map

Satellite

Bicycle

Bike rental; $150.- for hybrid bikes, $250.- for Road bikes