This summer will take me to upstate New York, near the Erie Canalway Bike Trail.
I'm looking for firsthand information about this trail. Online has it as 380 miles running east-west between Albany and Buffalo. The website says the trail is "surfaced in stone dust." They suggest hybrid bikes and their EAQs have this: "The ride is not designed to be done on a road bike designed for speed."
The current idea is to rent a road bike in Buffalo and ride to Albany (staying in hotels each night). The trail is fairly flat but I don't think I'd want to ride more than 100 miles on too many days, or less than 50 on any day. I'd then either use public transportation or ride back to Buffalo.
Anyone have advice for a 6 -10 day bike trip in this area in June?
Thanks!
Jed
"If you want to ride by the Force, you had better make sure that you are a real Jedi." - FastYellow (6/13/2011)
I'm looking for firsthand information about this trail. Online has it as 380 miles running east-west between Albany and Buffalo. The website says the trail is "surfaced in stone dust." They suggest hybrid bikes and their EAQs have this: "The ride is not designed to be done on a road bike designed for speed."
The current idea is to rent a road bike in Buffalo and ride to Albany (staying in hotels each night). The trail is fairly flat but I don't think I'd want to ride more than 100 miles on too many days, or less than 50 on any day. I'd then either use public transportation or ride back to Buffalo.
Anyone have advice for a 6 -10 day bike trip in this area in June?
Thanks!
Jed
"If you want to ride by the Force, you had better make sure that you are a real Jedi." - FastYellow (6/13/2011)