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Bicycling in the Finger Lakes: Touring

The State of New York, and the Finger Lakes in particular, presents many opportunities and, because of its hills, many challenges for the touring cyclist. Being well-prepared will help you enjoy your ride and avoid unnecessary delays and inconveniences.

BIKE SAFETY

The New York State Department of Transportation provides a complete overview of touring bike safety.

CLUBS

Central New York

New York Cycling

Auburn

Owasco Velo Club

585-288-6060

RACE

Saturn Rochester Twilight Criterium

PLACES TO GO

Pick any one of the Finger Lakes and a trip around it would be well worth the ride. In addition, most of the clubs listed above have either maps or descriptions of popular local rides. Finally, other highways and byways can provide you with a scenic trip, you just need to get out and explore, join a club, or sign up for a guided tour.

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State Bike Routes

New York State Bike Route 17 sign Routes 5 and 17 have their own Web pages with downloadable maps.

New York State Bike Route 5

New York State Bike Route 17

Other Great Bike Routes in the Finger Lakes

New York State Route 19

¶ The Inn-to-Inn touring project along the Erie Canalway Trail presents bike riders with a planned trip along the state's premier historical and recreational trail with accommodations available at lovely bed and breakfasts and country inns. For a trail map and list of participating accommodations, visit http://www.ptny.org.pdfs/7_Inn_Brochure.pdf. Hint: For best effect, print this brochure on 8 x 14 paper with colored ink.

¶ The Seaway Trail--a 454-mile route paralleling Lake Erie, the Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River.

¶ The Central Destinations of the Finger Lakes Region offers a free 32-page brochure with maps of hiking trails and on-road biking trips.

¶ www.bikeRochester.com

¶ The Northern Tier Bike Route is a cross-country route running from Bar Harbor, Maine to Anacortes, Washington. In the process, the route crosses through the northern section of the Finger Lakes, skirting along Lake Ontario and incorporating a portion of the Erie Canal Trail.

Updated 18 September 2008