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If you're new to camping or new to using your bike frame to carry camping equipment, this is an approachable trial to see if you like it. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-e8a87b70-7fff-1f79-d33c-229fddba5415\"\u003eExperienced riders will enjoy a trip with plenty of time off the bike, a relaxed cycling pace, and all the details taken care of. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-e8a87b70-7fff-1f79-d33c-229fddba5415\"\u003eBoth days of riding are roughly 40 miles and 1000ft of climbing, which is very flat for the area. Despite the many miles of rail trail on this route, riders must be comfortable riding on public roads that also carry vehicle traffic. This is because the official Empire State Trail has us cycling on the shoulder of the Kingston-Rhinecliff bridge next to cars, and the final 1.5 miles from the bridge to campsite are also on public roads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have one night camping in a large open field and several lean-to shelters that can fit 1-2 people each. There is a portapotty for shared use and your guide will provide water, ice cooler, and firewood. 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It's too hot to do any intense riding and this trip is an extra comfy long weekend upstate. Breakfast both mornings and dinner on night 2 are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack a swimsuit because all day on Saturday we are free to do a short cycle around the Ore Pit swimming hole in nearby Copake Falls and we will visit different spots along the Roe Jan Kill Creek where we can also splash around a little bit. At night our private land stay will feel so quiet compared to the state campground that we swim at. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis trip's hillier route from Hudson to Ancram is the only difference from the other Cycling and Splashing Long Weekend (which starts in Wassaic, NY at the MetroNorth station).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lichen Bike Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48936079065245,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/6069\/3405\/files\/summerswimseason1.png?v=1789937078"},{"product_id":"july-16-18-cycling-and-splashing-long-weekend-from-wassaic-ny-metronorth","title":"July 9-11 -- Cycling and Splashing comfy long weekend #2 - From Wassaic, NY MetroNorth","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis trip includes a unique sleeveless shirt. 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This route is less physically demanding, which makes it perfect for bringing a friend or partner who is willing to try out this whole bikes and camping thing. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lichen Bike Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48936081621149,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/6069\/3405\/files\/summerswimseason2.png?v=1789937596"},{"product_id":"may-21-23-great-northern-catskills-long-weekend","title":"Aug 27-29 -- Great Northern Catskills comfy long weekend","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis trip includes a unique t-shirt. The plan is to have the entire campground for ourselves, which means we can do a larger group than the usual Lichen Bike Tours trip. On Day 1 we cycle 20 miles and 1000ft of hill climbs from Hudson, NY across the river to a sweet little private campground with lots of amenities in the sunset shadow of the Great Northern Catskills. The route between the train station and campground crosses the Rip Van Winkle bridge and has several punchy 100+ft hills that can tire your legs and lungs, so it's not a completely chilled out ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince it's a long weekend, we will have 2 nights at the campground with flush toilets, hot showers, electricity in site, plenty of firewood, and lots more. We are set up for a whole day of riding on Day 2 with as many or few miles as you feel like doing. Plan on a stop on Main St in Cairo (\"Care-oh\") for coffee, and another stop on Main St at the end of the day for food and drinks at the brewery. 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