Central New York/Mohawk Valley

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“Delight in the unique heritage and geological wonders of this region. Step back in time and tour a 19th-century village or be pampered at a historic spa in Sharon Springs. Stay a cozy bed and breakfast or visit a Native-American museum. Explore underground caverns, relax by a sparkling waterfall or picnic at a scenic park. Take a spin on an antique carousel or hit the links in Greater Binghamton. You can pay homage to sports legends at several halls of fame or enjoy opera in a tranquil setting by Otsego Lake. Savor the unspoiled beauty and nostalgic charm of this delightful region.” [Source: I LOVE NY ]

“In Herkimer and Oneida Counties, signed State Bike Routes 5, 8, 12, 20 and 365 traverse the landscape. In addition, the Statewide Erie Canalway Trail, when completed, will span the two counties east to west and a new suburban multi-use trail provides a link between New Hartford and Whitestown. These new routes help encourage bicycling for recreation, transportation, commuting and tourism.” [Source: Herkimer and Oneida Counties Bicycling Atlas]

Ride Mi. Details
5 Lakes and Steak Half-Century 50 Varied terrain; see detailed description.
5 Lakes and Steak Century 100 Varied terrain; see detailed description.

Regional Bicycle Clubs/Organizations

Big Horn Velo – Elmira
Central New York Dirt: CNYDIRT
Cycle-CNY.com
Mohawk Valley Bicycling Club: Utica
Onondaga Cycling Club
Otsego Regional Cycling Advocates (ORCA)
Schoharie Valley Cycling Club
Southern Tier Cycling Club: Binghamton
Tioga Velo Club (Binghamton)

Other Local Rides, Maps, and Cue Sheets

Herkimer and Oneida Counties Bicycling Atlas

Created by staff of the Herkimer-Oneida Counties Transportation Study (HOCTS) with input from the HOCTS Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BAPAC). This atlas offers a number of regional maps and was created to encourage bicycling and provide useful information to the bicycling enthusiast.

Trail Finder, your guide to 100+ multi-use trails in New York State (Parks & Trails New York).
Cranks from Cooperstown: 50 Bike Rides in Upstate New York
Mountain-Biking Trail Maps, including current trail conditions and Googlemap Locations, courtesy of Cycle-NY.com
Bicycle and Pedestrian Resources in Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Road Rides and Mountain Bike Trails in Schoharie County
Binghamton Area rides, with links to actual rides by county, with links to actual rides by county.
Regional maps & cue sheets, courtesy of the Onondaga Cycling Club
Dirt Ride Guide to local mountain-biking trails

Guided & Supported Tours in the Region

Bike Tioga: two days of organized fun bike rides peddling through Tioga and surrounding counties.
Classic Adventures: Central New York State The Best of The Erie Canal and The Finger Lakes
Classic Adventures: New York The Historic Erie Canal
The Great Big FANY Ride: A bicycle tour across upstate New York
Parks & Trails New York: Cycling the Erie Canal

Overnight Lodging, Restaurants, Parks and Attractions

Empire State Bed and Breakfast Association (ESBBA)
New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association

Area Partners: Regional Tourism Resources

Cyclotour Guide Books
I LOVE NY: Official NY Tourism Website
Lewis County Chamber of Commerce
Central-Leatherstocking Region
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historical Preservation
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation