2022 New York State to Boston Tour
Herkimer, NY to Boston, MA - August 19-27
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August 19 - 27
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Join the Stroke Across America cross country riders on the last leg of their journey. Begin your 9-day, 290 mile trip in “upstate” New York, ride through Albany into Massachusetts, and traverse the state to end at the Atlantic Ocean, just north of Boston. This area of New York and New England is hilly with short, steep climbs as we leave the Albany area and cross into Western Massachusetts; the hilliest portion of the state. We will cycle through mostly heavily treed, rural areas with quiet roads, forests and traditional quaint New England villages with the typical white-steepled churches and open green commons. We finish our tour along the myriad of bike and pedestrian trails along the famous Charles River into Boston and to the shore town of Winthrop.
This tour has been created to support Stroke Across America – a 4,400-mile ride across America to raise awareness about stroke, aphasia and the need to support the emotional journey in recovery. We are asking all participants to contribute to the campaign.The tour itinerary is offered to support Stroke Across America – a 4400-mile journey across America led by stroke survivor Debra Meyerson and her husband Steve Zuckerman. They are riding to raise awareness about stroke, aphasia and the need to more fully support the emotional journey in recovery from traumas like stroke. Each participant on this tour is asked to contribute at least $250 to the Stroke Onward Stroke Across America campaign. You can make your donation here, or by going to: https://strokeonward.org/donate. If you join our tour we will share your contact information with Stroke Onward, and they will share more information about Stroke Across America and ways you can get more involved if you would like. (Sharing participant information is contrary to our standard policy, but we are doing so as this tour was designed in support of their work.)
What to Expect:
This is a fully supported tour with indoor hotel accommodations, meals in local establishments, on-route SAG, and luggage transportation. The weather will be warm and the scenery spectacular. We will traverse bike paths and low traffic paved roads. Daily mileages range from 31-71 miles. Temperatures will range from the upper 60s at night to the mid 80s during the day. Rain is likely during August with 13 rain days a month; always be prepared.
Highlights:
- Cycling beautiful, rural roads of Western Massachusetts
- Traditional white-steepled churches on town commons
- Urban bike paths and trails into Boston
- Northampton, MA - well known artists, intellectual, political activist community
What’s Included:
- Welcome reception and orientation
- 8 nights in hotels
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners.
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Full van and baggage support
- 2 BIKEternity trip leaders
- Daily route directions via GPX files for your GPS or phone app
- Transportation from Albany to trailhead in Herkimer.
Not Included:
- Insurance of any kind
- Guide gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Items of a personal nature
- Bike Rentals (if available,BIKEternity will facilitate)
- Personal Bicycle Shipments (BIKEternity will facilitate)
- Airport shuttle services to Boston Logan Airport
- We blocked an additional room night in Boston after the trip. Let us know if you desire to use the extra night at your cost.
Bicycle Rental and Shipping Information
You may bring your own bike to this tour or you can rent a bicycle if it is available. Learn more about bikes on this tour HERE.
Airport Information
Start: Albany International Airport (ALB), Albany, New YorkEnd: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston, Massachusetts
