Ride Where You Are
Traveling on a bike is the greatest way to get around, and Lichen Bike Tours is here to bring people together on
bicycles and to bring people closer to nature. We love the feeling of waking up in a shelter, dry, in a forest,
and knowing the entire day will be dedicated to outdoors adventuring. Based in Hudson, NY, we offer guided
bikepacking trips through the Catskill Mountains that are as short as an overnighter and as long as 5 days.
Camping not your thing? Expect inn-to-inn trips in 2026, and maybe we saw you on June 28th 2025 at our
first-ever Beebe & Beyond Gravel Ramble in Hillsdale, NY.
Cycling and Camping in the Catskill Mountains
In 2025 all our trips are bikepacking trips, which for LBT means that riders are camping at lean-tos and other
designated campsites in the forest preserves, and cycling all day on roads and 4x4 trails using the frame of
the bike to carry camping equipment. All Lichen Bike Tours trips are led by a NYS DEC licensed and Wilderness
First Aid certified guide. Trips are either 4 or 5 days, the camping is Leave No Trace, and food planning is
easy with daily resupply stops in town. Groups limited to 6 riders, plus the guide.
Small Groups, Big Adventures, Trusted Guide
You’ll follow safe, scenic routes that avoid heavy traffic, while your guide monitors the weather and adjusts
plans as needed for safety and comfort. With food, water, and shelter in the route notes at every stage, you
can focus on enjoying the ride. You’ll be with cyclists of a similar fitness level, ensuring a comfortable
pace while building connections along the way. The adventure starts with the planning phase, and everyone who
registers receives detailed info like .gpx files, campsite profiles, resupply points, etc.
Upcoming Rides
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5 Days
More DetailsCatskills Bikepacking 5 Days 210 Miles August 17-21
08/17/2025
210 miles
15,000ft
Level 4 fitness
One of your last chances to go bikepacking in Summer 2025! Join us for this 5 day trip
210 miles
15,000ft
Level 4 fitness