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This page was compiled and is maintained by Pete Beck (petebeck_00@yahoo.com). It was last updated on 7/10/02

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6/30-7/4  2002  Stowe VT Bicycling Trip

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The 2002 trip was an unqualified success.  There were no injuries or mishaps and everyone had enough to do.  The weather (95 & humid) did not interfere with our activities.

 

New for 2002 the Inn has added a porch for dining al fresco.  We were able to eat our breakfasts & diners outside looking at Mt. Mansfield.  On our last evening after dinner nature entertained us with a lighting storm.  The food was gourmet again this year; the AC in the rooms worked (thank god) and the pool was great.  The Zbikowski’s were great hosts again.

 

I am not planning on leading this trip for 2003.  If you know someone who would like to please have them contact the Inn.

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This is a repeat of last years successful trip.  This is a joint event of the Morris Area Free Wheelers (MAFW), Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) NYNJ, Sierra Club NJ and the Union County Hiking Club (UCHC).  This trip is limited to 30 and will fill up quickly. ‘HELMETS’ are required.  There will be Casual & Harder rides each day; general description below. If you have any suggestions for this page please send them to Pete Beck (petebeck_00@yahoo.com).

 

Lodging at an upscale country inn  (http://www.buccaneerlodge.com) located on the access road to Mt. Mansfield & Smugglers Notch; outdoor Jacuzzi & pool.  4 nites lodging, 4 breakfasts, 2 dinners  w/wine & cheese happy hr- dbl occ, incl. tax & gratuity; $317 private bath, $267 shared bath. $100 deposit non-refundable after 6/15, full payment by 6/22 to Registrar Karen or Rod Zbikowski, 3214 Mnt Rd, Stowe VT 05672 (802-253-4772) buclodge@sover.net; This trip is limited to 30 people so register early. If you have special dietary needs please make them known to the registrar.

 

Stowe Bike shops:

·                AJ's Bike & Blades  http://www.ajssports.com/
·                Mountain Sports & Bike Shop  http://www.mountainsportsvt.com/home.html
 

For additional information contact:

 

Agenda:

·        Arrive on Sun (6/30) & depart on Thur (7/4) – 4 nights lodging.

·        Breakfast Mon through Thur – 4 breakfasts

·        Dinner w/wine & cheese happy hours Mon & Wed – 2 dinners

·        Led rides Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

 

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

MAFW (http://users.aol.com/atbbiker/fwnews/maf.html), AMC (http://www.amc-ny.org/), Sierra Club (http://www.enviroweb.org/njsierra/) and UCHC (http://www.nynjtc.org/~trails/clubpages/uchc.html) activities involve varying degrees of danger.  When you participate in an activity, you should be both physically and mentally equipped with the appropriate gear.  You should always be aware of the many risks involved in outdoor activities and conduct and prepare yourself accordingly. The trip leader is not responsible for your safety, “You are”.  Prior to registering and participating for any activity, you are encouraged to discuss your capabilities with the trip leader. Please bring your health insurance card and carry it on all excursions. People new to outdoor activities should visit the web sites listed below under “SAFETY for OUTDOOR Activities”.

 

 Getting to the INN:

 

By Automobile: (below are some suggestions for stops on the way)

New York City:

I-95 to I-91 to I-89N to Exit 10 (Waterbury / Stowe).  Make right onto Route 100 N. 9 miles to Stowe Village.  Left at stop sign (Route 108).  3 1/2 miles on right.

 

Northwestern NJ

I –287N to I-87N to Exit 20. Make a left on route 9 and follow signs for  (Route 149). Follow route 149 until US 4E to Vermont Exit 2 Fairhaven. Route 22A  N to South Burlington. I-189 for 1 mile to I-89S. I-89S to Exit 10 (Waterbury . Stowe).  Make left onto Route 100 N. 9 miles to Stowe Village. Left at stop sign (Route 108). 3 1/2 miles on right.

 

AMTRAK:  Service available to Burlington & Waterbury. Get specifics from the Inn. http://www.northeast.amtrak.com/destinations/stowe.html

 

“SAFETY” for OUTDOOR Activities:

General: 

Hiking & walking:

Cycling:

Skiing:

·        Snow Skiing Safety Tips - http://www.unlocked.com/skisafety/

 

 

Casual Ride, Probable Agenda:

 

Harder Rides in the Stowe Area


MonDAY, JULY 1 –

 

TUESDAY JULY 2-

 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 -

 

General Ride Information:

·        We will use the Northern VT map from (http://www.gorp.com/mapadventures/StoweMNT.htm.) as our cue sheet in the Stowe area or leader provided cue sheets. 

·        See this web site for Lake Champlain bike route Theme rides.  In 2001 we did the Stone Castles, Island Life loops. http://www.champlainbikeways.org/directions.htm - vermontheme

 

 

 

Fun Stuff

On the way to Stowe, I-91 corridor, coming from the south going north.

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Northampton, MA area, nice town to eat & walk a round in:

Directions: From I-91 northbound, take Exit 18, at end of ramp turn left and follow Route 5 north (Pleasant Street) to downtown Northampton. At the junction with Route 9 (Main Street), take a left (Route 9 west) and proceed up the hill to the Smith campus. At College Lane, opposite Helen Hills Chapel, take a left to Lyman Conservatory.

·        ·        Historic Deerfield  http://www.historic-deerfield.org/  14 museum houses and the Flynt Center of Early New England Life display more than 25,000 objects made or used in America between 1650 and 1850.Directions: From I-91 north to Exit 24. Turn right at top of ramp and go 6 miles on Routes 5 and 10 to Deerfield. Look for Historic Deerfield signs.

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Woodstock, VT – http://www.woodstockvt.com/. Famous world-wide as the quintessential New England Village, Woodstock, Vermont has  been described as "The Prettiest Small Town in America" by Ladies Home Journal magazine! 

  • St Gaudens Sculpture Park – http://www.sgnhs.org/. Directions: From I-91, exit 8, Route 131 east, left onto Route 12 A north, approximately 10 miles. The site is located just off NH 12A in Cornish.
  • Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park -  http://www.billingsfarm.org/

Directions: I-91 North to exit 9 (Hartland exit). Follow Rte 12 North. Turn left on Rte 4 West. Travel 4 miles into Woodstock. Follow Rte 12 North - 1/2 mile out of town.

Directions: From I 91 take I 89 north to Exit 1. Go left on Rt. 4 west 4 miles to the village of Quechee crossing Quechee Gorge.

 

Fun Stuff

On the way to Stowe, I-87 corridor, coming from the south going north.

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Saratoga http://12.33.128.18/web/attractions/outdoorfun/index.htm Saratoga can truly be called a city of parks and gardens. To enjoy the natural beauty of the region visit Yaddo, Congress Park, Saratoga State Park, and Saratoga Lake. Yaddo is a famed artists retreat that has inspired writers and visual artists for decades. The newly-restored Yaddo Rose Garden, also a popular site for summer weddings, is sure to impress any romantic or flower-enthusiast. Congress Park, right in the heart of busy downtown, is a beautiful "city oasis," favored by the sunbather, stroller, painter, resident, and tourist.

Directions: I-87 north to Exit 13N.

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Glens Falls is the home of the Hyde Collection (http://www.hydeartmuseum.org/ ), a world class museum whose halls are adorned by works from artists such as Rembrandt, Raphael, El Greco and Winslow Homer & The Chapman Historical Museum, a wonderful way of enjoying countless hours of experiencing local history

Directions: I-87 north to Exit 18

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Lake George http://www.visitlakegeorge.com/ or http://www.lgchamber.org/around_Lake_George_NY.htm

Within two blocks you can rent a boat, ride a parasail, take a boat cruise, play miniature golf, hit the arcades, watch a war reenactment, take a carriage ride, swim, jet ski, grab a great lunch, or have a tasty cocktail

- http://www.historiclakes.org/wm_henry/wm_henry_battle.html#Commentary

- Warren County bikeway runs nine miles from Lake George to Glens Falls.  Ride from the southern tip of Lake George along a wooded bike path. http://www.lakegeorgenewyork.com/html/BIKING.htm

Directions: Route 87 North (NYS Thruway to Adirondack Northway) to Exits 18 - 26.

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Ft Ticondoroga http://www.fort-ticonderoga.org/ Throughout the day guided tours begin at the flag bastion, led by lively and knowledgeable men and women, proudly uniformed. This 20-minute historical talk will be followed by a musket or artillery demonstration (weather permitting). Then, entering the Fort through a passageway where George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold, and the Marquis de Montcalm also walked, visitors arrive on the Parade Ground. Knowledgeable, friendly and devoted staff are on hand to greet museum visitors and talk about the world-class exhibits of 18th-century arms, accouterments, personal effect of soldiers, paintings and maps.

Directions: Take the Northway (I-87) to Exit 28. Take Route 74 (East) to Ticonderoga and turn right at Route 9N. After approximately 1/2 mile, take a left at Fort Road.

 

 

 

Fun Stuff   While at Stowe

Stowe http://www.gostowe.com/,    http://www.smugnotch.com/  http://www.americasroof.com/vt.html

Directions:  From Stowe Village, take Route 108 (The Mountain Road) 3.5 miles to Edson Hill Road.   Turn right on Edson Hill Road, pass the entrance to Stowehof Inn and take the next drive on your right.  Park on your left in the Wiessner Woods parking lot, and follow the signs to the Trailhead.

Waterbury -15 minutes from Inn

Burlington – 30/40 minutes east on I-89 

o       Shelburne Museum – Burlington area http://www.shelburnemuseum.org/

37 buildings that are home to vast collections of fine and decorative arts, paintings, folk sculpture, weathervanes, decoys, quilts, toys, dolls, circus memorabilia and more. Even the buildings are historic, with traditional New England structures dotting the Museum's beautifully landscaped 45 acre

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Web page URL for this event:  http://www.oocities.org/petebeck_00/biketrip.htm

This page was compiled and is maintained by Pete Beck (petebeck_00@yahoo.com). It was last updated on 7/10/02.