Suggestions for cycling mini-vacation?
07-27-09, 12:34 PM
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Suggestions for cycling mini-vacation?
I live in Boston (Fenway area) and looking to get away for a couple days during the Sept 1st move-in MAYHEM that occurs every year. Just wondering if anyone had some suggestions for a biking getaway. Here's what I'm looking for:
- Mountains area (NH preferably, or maybe western MA or VT) within 2/2.5 hour drive from Boston
- I want to spend at least one full day mountain biking/trails/off-road and one full day road biking. (I'm bringing both mtb and road bike)
- Mix of challenging and scenic roads/trails
Any suggestions would be great. Thanks :-)
- I want to spend at least one full day mountain biking/trails/off-road and one full day road biking. (I'm bringing both mtb and road bike)
- Mix of challenging and scenic roads/trails
07-27-09, 12:46 PM
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Delaware Water Gap national park. Either stay in Stroudsbourgh PA (south) or Matamoros/Pt Jervis NY (North). PT Jervis is a metro north stop and might be within biking distance (only you can say) of a stuff like Dia Beacon museum and Storm King sculpture park.
New Paltz NY might be interesting too.
New Paltz NY might be interesting too.
07-30-09, 09:34 AM
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Not an endorsement as we haven't done it yet, but this looked appealing to the wife and I. A bit pricey if your going solo. Sort of a credit card tour as they provide transportation for your gear, or you could just arrange a stay at one of the B&B's on their list, or find a cheap motel in the area and ride from there.
https://www.inntoinn.com/self_bike.htm
https://www.inntoinn.com/self_bike.htm
07-31-09, 06:33 PM
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I'd suggest western Mass, say the upper CT River Valley, the Mohawk Trail, maybe check out the new pavement on Greylock.
The are a few books with bike routes as well as numerous ride ideas at places like Map my Ride.
Don't know about mountain biking but there are a lot of dirt roads out there.
https://www.franklinlandtrust.org/randonee.htm
The are a few books with bike routes as well as numerous ride ideas at places like Map my Ride.
Don't know about mountain biking but there are a lot of dirt roads out there.
https://www.franklinlandtrust.org/randonee.htm
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Cape Cod Rail Trail South Dennis to Wellfleet. Take your pick of places to stay. It's gorgeous!
