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Berkshire Bicycle Touring

Elderhostel cyclingA  6 day bicycling tour of Berkshire County, Massachusetts for  only $895 !
Thursday, September 4 - Tuesday, September 9, 2008 

A tour of the best rides in the Berkshires that won't bust your budget!    5 nights, 6 days at two Berkshire County  Massachusetts inns, touching also on Vermont, New York State, and Connecticut.  The average ride distance is about 40 miles, with rolling hills in the south Berkshires and longer climbs with moderate grades in the north Berkshires.  For intermediate to advanced cyclists.  Two guides,  with van support only as needed.  

The Windflower InnSunday, Day 1,  Egremont warm-up:   We check in at the Days Inn in Great Barrington, Massachusetts at 2 pm.  As soon as possible we'll head out for a ramble along the back roads of North Egremont, South Egremont and Alford.  Dinner will be on Railroad St. in Great Barrington, a trendy downtown just a couple of blocks away!

a view of Umpachenee FallsMonday, Day 2,    Mill River and Umpachenee Falls:   Today's ride takes us along the flat flood plain of the Housatonic River through Sheffield farmland to Umpachenee Falls,  and  lunch at the Southfield General Store.  Take time to visit the fascinating  Buggy Whips Antiques .   We return through the hamlet of Mill River and enjoy an exhilerating downhill ride back to the Housatonic River, a total of about 30-45 miles before returning to the Days Innn in Great Barrington.

Tyringham Gingerbread HouseTuesday, Day 3,    Tyringham :   Today's 40 mile ride takes us through Lee, Stockbridge, Monterey, and  the Tyringham Valley,with a stop at Santorella, "The Gingerbread House".  We return to the Inn through Stockbridge, taking Monument Mountain Road and a wonderful downhill ride back to town.

 

North Berkshire bikingWednesday,  Day 4: Alford and West Stockbridge:  Today's ride takes us through tiny Alford and West Stockbridge,  and a ride along the rapids of the Housatonic River to the town of Housatonic.      There are many great places you'll want to visit.  We often take a break from the 2 mile moderate climb out of West Stockbridge for a walk through the Berkshire Botanical Garden.   Today's ride is about 35 miles, leaving time to stop in on the way home or return by car to the Norman Rockwell Museum.   After returning to the Days Inn, we depart in our cars and the Bike New England van for the Maple Terrace Motel in Williamstown, Massachusetts, which hosts us for the next two nights.  

bicycle climbingThursday, Day 5,   Williamstown  MA and Bennington, Vermont:  In the morning we'll head north  into Vermont through rural Pownal to Bennington.  A couple of interesting stops are the  Bennington Fish Hatchery and the Hemmings Motor News Old Car Museum .  After lunch,  we'll ride through three covered bridges in North Bennington, and on to the  farmlands of Hoosac, NY.  Today's ride is about 43 miles.

Ashuwillticook Rail TrailFriday, Day 6:    Ashuwilticook Rail Trail.      For our last day together in the Berkshires,  we join the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail  in Adams with the option for a side trip to the Natural Bridge State Park in North Adams.    Circling around Mount Greylock, the state's largest mountain,  our return takes us north along scenic Route 7, with a wonderful  12 mile descent back to Williamstown .   

Services:   Gordon Harris as lead guide and  a second guide depending on number of signups, with support van when needed.     Our preference  is to have guides ride with participants, offering short and long route options.   Maps and cue sheets are provided.    Each day's ride has  20-45 mile options. 

Other Activities:  You may wish to take time to visit the Berkshire's cultural highlights:     The Mount,  the Norman Rockwell Museum,  the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, ( MassMOCA) and Kripalu  yoga center next door to the Apple Tree Inn,

Bicycle Shipping and rental:   Assembly, transportation  of your bikes is available, shipping extra.    Bike rentals are available for $100 /week. 

Pickup at Albany  or Boston airports:  available by request

Lodging:  3 nights at the Days Inn in Great Barrington,   and 2 nights at tthe Maple Terrace Motel  in Williamstown.

Meals:  Continental breakfasts and lunches on the tours are included in the package.  We are responsible for our own dinners.  

Price:   $895.00 .  Add $350 for single occupancy.  

Registration closes two months before tour start date.   A $100 non-refundable deposit is required with your registration.  Full payment is due 30 days before the tour start date.  Contact Gordon at Bike New England for more information.  The registration form is available online.  

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