This October trip affords constant panoramic views of the yellow, orange and red hues of autumn; biking on traffic-free country roads; visits to historic houses along the Hudson including those of Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Frederick Church and the Vanderbilt family; stays in historic country inns; and delicious meals at great local restaurants including the world famous Culinary Institute of America.
*Highlights:
- Bike on peaceful country roads amidst the spender of magnificent fall foliage;
- Visit magnificent historic houses the banks of the Hudson;
- Stop in lovely country towns such as Rhinebeck, Germantown, Copake and Millerton;
- Stay in lovely country inns and eat at great local restaurants;
- Explore the Shaker Museum in Old Chatham.
*Tour Level: athletic beginner, intermediate and advanced level bikers.
*Terrain: Generally hilly with areas of more gently rolling terrain. Trip has been designed for low or high mileage, to bypass more significant hills and provide van support to make this trip comfortable to bikers of differing abilities.
*Average Daily Mileage: 25-45 miles with longer and shorter options available according to individual preferences.
*Weather: The average high temperature is 62 and the low 40 degrees F.
*Arrival and Departure: Trip will originate and terminate in Rhinebeck. We will assist with hotel arrangements and local transportation both before and after the trip.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Seven days of biking on beautiful quiet roads, seven nights in first class hotels or B&B;
- Superb breakfasts and five dinners in outstanding local restaurants, a picnic and snacks;
- Admission to houses and museums;
- Support van and baggage moving;
- Guides knowledgeable about local culture and maps and route notes;
- The dinner at the Culinary Institute of America.
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