Wine Country Cycling Tours
Let us host your next cycling experience in North East. We provide complete touring, dinning, and lodging packages for both weekends and midweek. We also provide private tours for groups of 6 or more. Call (814)725-1338 or email us if we can be of service to you.
Roger's Ride to Niagara Falls - Sat-Sun June 2nd-3rd, 2012
This is an easy century ride from North East, PA to Niagara Falls, Canada over flat terrain. On Saturday June 4th it is a 100 mile rile to Niagara Falls. On Sunday ride an another 15 miles from Niagara Falls to Niagara on the Lake. The cost for the ride is $75 which includes van support, gear, and return van transportation on Sunday. Dinner and lodging at cyclist's expense. Lodging on Saturday night will be at Michaels Inn in Niagara Falls, Canada.
Call (814) 725-1338 or email us for more information.
Roger's Ride ApplicationLoraine County/Put in Bay Weekend Fri-Sun June 8-10, 2012
Arrive at Lakeside Cottages- west of Vermillion OH.
Ride west toward Cedar Point along Lake Erie. A late lunch on the road, visit a winery, and back home for a bonfire and cookout on the beach(50 miles total).
After breakfast at the cottage, we drive to Sandusky and take the Jet Express Ferry out to Kelley’s Island and South Bass Island (Put In Bay). The islands cater to cyclists and tourists. We can visit an antique auto museum, a butterfly exhibit, glacial remains, wine, cheese and chocolate shops; to name just a few. The last ferry is not until 11 PM so we can have a full day of riding and sightseeing. Our tour leaders will be equipped with pannier bags and backpacks to cart home anything you wish to purchase! (20-30 miles total riding).
On Sunday, We head out early on the Loraine County Bike and Hike Trail for a 50 mileloop. We will encounter awesome waterfalls, bridges, and enjoy lunch in the historic college town of Oberlin. We should be back to the lodge by 3 PM to head home.
Price: $330 per couple ($260 per single) includes: 2 nights lodging (includes tax and tip), road food, maps, tour leaders, vehicle support, Friday's dinner, and Saturday's breakfast and round trip ferry ride to the Islands,. **Does not include Friday's Lunch, Saturday's lunch and Saturday's dinner on the Islands, Sunday breakfast and Sunday lunch.
Call (814) 725-1338 or email us for more information.
Classic Vermont with VBT - July 24th-July29th, 2012
Join Ruth and Dave for an easy tour through Vermont with Vermont Bicycle Tours. This tour is limited to 20 cyclists and will average 30 miles per day. Check out the complete tour at www.vbt.com
Allegheny River Trail Weekend Tour - July 13th-15th, 2012 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
On Friday, Ride beautiful Oil Creek State Park and the Allegheny River Trail to Emlenton, PA, about 50 miles. We will lodge at Barnard House B&B in Emlenton for two nights. Saturday, we portage upstream for a half-day kayak or canoe trip on the Allegheny River with Emlenton Outfitters and bike to visit Foxburg shops and the scenic Foxburg Trail. On Sunday, we return to Oil Creek State Park with a lunch stop at Lona's Restaurant in Franklin. $375 per couple ($245 single) includes 2 nights lodging, all meals except Friday breakfast and Sunday lunch, canoe or kayak rental, maps, 2 tour guides, van support, and road food.
Call (814) 725-1338 or email us for more information.
Allegheny River Trail Application
Bike Wine Country - Grape Harvest Tour
September 28th-29th, 2012
Wine Country Harvest Festival Weekend in North East celebrates the grape harvest with music, food and regional artisans. Bike Wine Country takes you through the beautiful grape belt region of North East, PA to many of our local wineries. Visit Burch Farms, Lakeview Wine Cellars,Penn Shore Winery, Mazza’s Vineyards, Sparkling Ponds Winery,South Shore Wine Company, or Arrowhead Winery where you can sample and buy the areas finest vintage. Wow, so many choices!
Friday, September 28 - 15 mile with wine and cheese. The 15 mile ride leaves Lake Country Bike at 4:00 p.m. with a Wine and Cheese party after the ride. Enjoy the Craft Fair, Farmer’s Market, Main Stage Music, or any of the other events surrounding Wine Country’s Harvest Festival. Cost: $30 Friday or $45 for both days.
Saturday, September 29 - 12, 27,29, or 50 mile tours with brunch. Tours leave Gibson Park in downtown North East 9:00 a.m. Same day registration opens at 8:00 am. Food and refreshments along the way. Cyclists should be in condition to go the distance selected. SAG support is available. As always, great prizes will be awarded by chance to those participating. Cost: $30 or $45 for both days.
Registration received before September 14, 2012 will receive a long sleeved T-shirt. Day of T-shirts are $15.00 available after the ride. First 100 pre-registered will receive Free Wine Fest tickets ($6.00 gate fee). Wineries reserve the right to charge a tasting fee.