Originally Posted by
abqhudson
After reading the recent thread about great rides - I think I might want to do a rail trail ride for a week vacation. Since I'm ordinarily a roadie (Serotta Ti) , it looks like I will need a different bicycle.
What kind of bicycle will I need for this kind of riding - Cross, Hybrid, Mountain? What would be the minimum size for tire width? Any comments/suggestions/advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
You may try the Buffalo to Albany ride which goes along the old Erie canal/Mohawk river. I believe this ride can be easily done on a road bike and there is a sponsored trip every summer that makes all the arrangements. Lots of history along the way. You will end up just south of the birthplace of your Serotta - so go visit the factory while you are there. It takes about a week.