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| Registration Open for Cycling the Erie Canal | Cyclists invited to join bicycle tour across Upstate New York | During July 13-20, riders will experience one of the best trails in America as they pedal through historic canal villages and discover the small-town charm of Upstate New York. Along the way, canal historians and local experts will introduce participants to the people, places, and things that make the Erie Canal so unique and so important to the history of New York State and the nation. With three-quarters of the route off-road on the mostly-flat and traffic-free Canalway Trail, and the rest on rural roads with good shoulders, the tour offers unparalleled cycling for all ages and abilities. Last year, Cycling the Erie Canal drew more than 500 riders, ages 4 through 89, from 36 states, four Canadian provinces, and Great Britain. The $675 fee for Cycling the Erie Canal includes: camping accommodations each evening; eight hearty breakfasts and six delicious dinners; two refreshment stops daily stocked with fruit, snacks and beverages; baggage transport; marked routes and daily cue sheets; historical presentations; and guided tours of the Canal, historic sites, museums, and other attractions. Cyclists under 18 enjoy a special half-price rate. Also for riders with limited time, two weekend ride options are available, from Buffalo to Pittsford on July 13-14 and Canajoharie to Albany on July 19-20. Fees will increase after June 2. Other sponsors of Cycling the Erie Canal include Heritage Sponsor Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, Champion Sponsor First Niagara Foundation, Leading Sponsors CSEA and Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners, Nalgene, and Wegmans. For more information on Cycling the Erie Canal, e-mail eriecanaltour@ptny.org, or visit www.ptny.org/canaltour. 2014 Cycling the Erie Canal Rider Handbook (PDF File) About
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