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Trip Planning

You will find this guidebook very helpful when planning your trip. The handy map pages identify many
of the points of interest you’ll encounter while cycling that section, and our “Along the Way” guide makes
is super easy to locate the resources you’ll need. Use that
section to find lodging, places to eat, bike shops, points of
interest, activities, local events and more!

Suggested Trips & Tours
Planning a multi-day cycling trip can be a daunting effort. Erie
Canal Bike Tours offers a variety of fully supported tours
which include lodging or camping, daily transportation for
your gear and luggage, fun activates, trail side support, trail
guides and more. You relax and enjoy the great cycling, and
we take care of all the details!

We also offer “On Your Own” tour options, and great free itineraries. Visit our website to check out all
of our great ride options: www.GoBikeErie.com.

Transportation for Cyclists
Erie Canal Bike Tours offers full cyclist shuttle along the entire length of canal. Reservations are required
and space is limited. You can check out our shuttle schedule and meeting locations, and make reserva-
tions on our website: www.GoBikeErie.com.

Going the Distance
How many miles to ride each day is an important consideration which must be determined based on
personal ability. Active, recreational cyclists may find that 30-40 miles per day allows plenty of time to
take in the sights while still covering some decent ground. However, more advanced cyclists may do far
more than that. If you are cycling with children, err on the
side of safety! Know your group’s abilities and plan ac-
cordingly.
A good guide to help you determine how many miles to
tackle each day, is to determine how many miles your
group can ride comfortably in 1 hour, then multiply that
by 3 or 4 to calculate a reasonable daily distance.
For example, if your group can comfortably ride 10 miles
in 1 hour, you may decide to cycle approx. 30-40 miles per
day which allows for plenty of time off your bikes for
sightseeing, lunch and rest stops, and enjoying the remarkable canal features and history, the natural
beauty, and the many great points of interest along the way!

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