Ride Program ... 2009

Once you have made the trip to the inn, park and forget your car. We stay at one inn and eat within walking distance. I provide the cue sheets, maps & directions for each day’s ride. We will plan a common lunch stop at a General Store (lunch cost is not included). Guests are free to ride the route at your own pace. I ride the route as a sweep rider to assist anyone with difficulties and I love the company of those who want a guided tour without reading the route directions. On some rides we may have other ride leaders or support vehicles

Custom Tours: I can also provide customized routes and inn reservations for your private group tour.

Three Day Tours
Weekend
Tours generally start at the Inn Thursday evening (dinner on you). We ride on Friday, Saturday and have a short ride or hike Sunday morning before departing in the afternoon. The cost includes a room for 3 nights, 3 breakfasts, and dinner on Friday and Saturday.

Midweek
Tours begin Tuesday night (dinner included) and we ride on Wednesday, Thursday and the Friday ride is shorter. The cost includes a room for 3 nights, 3 breakfasts and three dinners. Currently the only midweek tour is scheduled at the Inn at Mountain View Farm, a luxurious inn in a spectacular setting, dinners will be catered at the inn. This is a special event!

Inns
The rooms are comfortable and homey. Details vary depanding on the accommodations. Usually there is a private bath. If you desire a private room the single supplement is $100. Roommates will be arranged if possible.

Tax and gratuities is included in the cost but liquor is not.

I have spent time to locate inns located in the best riding and scenic areas. We stay at friendly affordable inns where food and drink is within walking distance. See the slide show for pictures of the inns, and there are also links to the inns

Details
Bike Touring
Bring a road bike, equipped for riding a full day self-supported.
Saddle or handle bar bags are a good idea. You may want to buy things along the way.
Carry rain gear and a windbreaker. The weather can change quickly!
Dress in layers, and the bags are for the layers that you take off.
Bring snacks and plenty of water, we will be in remote areas.
Hefty touring tires are a good idea, and help to avoid flats.
The paved roads are generally in good condition.
I use a cyclo-cross bike, with 32 mm tires, because it gives me the option to ride the high quality dirt roads.