Things that make me happy... Bike Vermont

Things that make me happy... Bike Vermont

Since the summer starts with a bike ride (5 Boro NYC Bike Tour) it makes sense to end it with one.  Vermont is not just a great destination for skiing in the winter, it is also a great destination in the fall for biking, checking out New England, and checking out some fall foliage.

Bike Vermont http://bikevt.com/index.aspx is a great bike tour company that focuses on delivering a safe and enjoyable riding experience. If you use them ask for Frank and Toni as guides (they are awesome!!) For anyone that haven't ridden in a while no fear, Vermont is fairly flat with some small hills spread around a beautiful landscape. The ride is all about you and you can take the van anytime you want (no shame). A typical day one ride is about 35 miles (with an optional 11 mile addition for those wanting more). Day two is about 25 miles. They also have multi-day tours available locally or in other cities around the world.

 Vermont is picturesque in the Fall. In late September the daytime weather is about 70 which is perfect for riding. Its not too crowded and the roads are biker friendly. There are plenty of small towns to visit while riding. Woodstock, Plymouth, and Quechee (to name a few) are great for stopping for food and shopping.

 Dam it!! That's darn pretty.

 Glass Blowing Artist...

No hot air jokes here... he's working.

If you need a place to stay -- October Country Inn

Great times, great people.

 Scenic views for days...

 Nice foliage... Fall is coming.

 Going to check out Coolidge's crib...

Yes... this is New England...

If you want take a local trip for some cool site seeing, Vermont is a great destination.

Pros
1. Bike friendly roads
2. Great New England town with lots of Vermont cheese and maple syrup sample and buy.
3. Bike Vermont is a great tour company. No drama... easy going with great support and nice guides
4. World class Bed and Breakfast type inn. Meet new people from all over.

Con
1. About 5 hours from NYC... Not a bad drive tho...
2. Vermont is not a party scene... things close down early


S.F. Guru