Making me wanna do a long ride in NY state...
10-04-19, 01:33 PM
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Making me wanna do a long ride in NY state...
I do love the trip ideas these guys have.
This is the latest - looks like a nice weekend (or fun one day extended ride). I wanna do this one.
https://bikepacking.com/routes/finge...s-overnighter/
This is the latest - looks like a nice weekend (or fun one day extended ride). I wanna do this one.
https://bikepacking.com/routes/finge...s-overnighter/
DISTANCE 62 Mi.
DAYS 2
% UNPAVED 65%
% SINGLETRACK 5%
DIFFICULTY (1-10) 2
TOTAL ASCENT 4,022'
HIGH POINT 1,847'
10-07-19, 07:52 PM
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Interesting! I was just gravel grinding near the Blueberry Patch in the Finger Lakes National Forest last week (but only a quick post-work15miler)
I'm surprised there's only 4000ft of ascent over 62miles; must be very well selected roads.
I say go for it! This area is really quite pretty. -but I will warn you our weather, well, sucks. Gray rainy days far outnumber sunny days.
I'm surprised there's only 4000ft of ascent over 62miles; must be very well selected roads.
I say go for it! This area is really quite pretty. -but I will warn you our weather, well, sucks. Gray rainy days far outnumber sunny days.
10-08-19, 03:45 AM
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OP - this looks like a nice route, but there is SO much of this type of riding in this area that you can easily make a longer trip out of this and keep the same general character. Or were you planning to do this just as a day trip and not an overnight?
10-08-19, 06:41 AM
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Looks very nice. I've been wanting to go check out the finger lakes region. I'm not sure about the bikepacking thing, but it would be a nice one day ride with some friends. TCX file saved
10-08-19, 08:04 AM
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Oh nice, glad to see a new bikepacking route in the northeast!
I've been wanting to do the Green Mountains Gravel Growler for a while, but this makes the choice for where to go on a bikepacking trip next year a little harder.
I've been wanting to do the Green Mountains Gravel Growler for a while, but this makes the choice for where to go on a bikepacking trip next year a little harder.
