40 Miles, rolling topography, all paved roads.

The Saratoga region was where a number of pivotal battles for America’s independence were fought during the Revolutionary War.  Get an up close perspective as we bike from the hotel to Saratoga National Historical Park.  This park is a lovely environment, with paved, low-traffic roads meandering through beautiful landscapes. It is hard to imagine that such a beautiful place was once the scene of unthinkable carnage. Historic sites, chock full of information will help you contemplate this area as you bike through on a weekend where we honor those who sacrificed for our country. Then later, we will bike along the Hudson River and beyond through beautiful horse farm country. You’ll have the opportunity to stop at two wineries before we shuttle you back to Saratoga Springs. Then relax and clean up at the hotel and join us for a group dinner that is walking distance from the hotel. 

49 Miles. Paved roads with rolling topography (mostly downhill) followed by the Empire State Trail and connecting bike paths to Lake George. (Some segments are crushed stone). 

Lake George also played a strategic role in the wars and skirmishes that faced our nation’s earliest days. But now it is a place of leisure and natural beauty, and an excellent destination for a bike ride. The ride between Saratoga Springs and Lake George is one of the best day rides in New York State, first taking in rolling topography as you head towards (and down to) the Hudson River. Then you will ride north along the river on the Empire State Trail as you hear the distant sounds of the various waterfalls in this area. As you approach Glens Falls, we’ll have a picnic lunch before taking another bike path that goes along a historic canal through this historic and interesting city. The bike path then continues and ends at Million Dollar Beach right on the lake. The name will make sense when you see it. We will shuttle everyone back to Saratoga Springs at the end and have another group dinner.

The State Capitol in Albany

42 Miles. On-street bike routes followed by a quiet rail trail which then connects to the Empire State Trail.

Head right out of the hotel and make your way to Albany for the final day of the series. The ride starts out using on-street bike routes that take you out of the city, followed by bike paths and the Empire State Trail.  This is another fantastic day of riding, with varied and interesting scenery. As you approach Albany, you will be riding next to the former Champlain Canal, which has many historical sites.  You will also bike through Waterford with its flight of canal locks.  This is where the Erie Canal and Champlain Canal meet the Hudson River. Later, you’ll bike along the Hudson River to downtown Albany where you can easily catch the train if you are heading back to NYC. For those who are driving, we will run a car shuttle in the morning so you can end the day at your cars.  We can do a picnic lunch along the Hudson or lunch at one of our favorite restaurants, depending on the preferences of the group.