TOUR DE CATSKILLS TOUR, Via The LEEWAY - USA, 17 - 19 April 2024

Introduction

Like many others, we took solace in cycling a ton during the lockdown in 2020. After constant discussion on way too many local rides, we decided to branch out internationally as the travel restrictions eased. Our love for adventure brought us to the Lombardy region of Italy. Never ones to seek out mass tourism, and always on a lookout for interesting and unique experiences, we found Andrea and ‘One More Ride’. Andrea guided us on an incredible cycling trip through the breathtaking scenery of the lakes region, combining Italian cycling culture and exquisite route planning with culinary delights and local customs (no cappuccinos after 11am). After a follow up tour with Andrea in the Provence region of France, now we want to bring their Italian experience closer to home and share it with other like minded recreational cyclists. What happens when you combine Italian and NY cycling cultures? Come enjoy some Fresh Pasta and your choice of local IPA and/or Nebbiolo @ The Leeway on the Esopus River after a long ride and find out! 

~Noah & Ed

The Italian Touch

Our friends from One More Ride, Andrea and Maddalena, will bring the Italian touch to this beautiful cycling adventure in the Catskills mountains! Improve your biking skills riding with Andrea and enjoy some homemade "Pasta alla Carbonara” freshly cooked by Maddalena after the ride.

Or simply relax by the the river with a glass of Nebbiolo Wine...or a great local Beer and learn some Italian words and funny stories! With One More Ride, you ride your bike and they take care of the rest!

Tour Description:

Day 1

Local Woodstock Warm up Ride

This warm up ride takes you around all five hamlets of Woodstock. Circling Mount Tobias around 212 you will find light gradients as you pass through Mount Tremper, Willow, Shady, Lake Hill, and Bearsville. At this point you will also pass through Phoenicia and Woodstock town before exploring the Zena Highwoods area and returning by way of Glasco Turnpike.

Day 2

Slide Mountain Wilderness Ride

This ride is a reminder that there is big, remote, country to be found just a few hours from New York City. Skirting the edge of the vast Slide Mountain Wilderness this route offers challenging but well spaced climbs and exhilarating descending, following quiet roads along a course defined by wild rivers as they slice through the Catskills. You'll feel far from civilization as you drop into Frost Valley, and happy to be back as you reconnect with Route 28 just south of the Leeway.

Elevation Spread: 2500ft-5000ft

Day 3

Hunter Windham Ride ending at Westkill Brewing

This ride takes you deep into the hills, but you won't have to dig too deep to get there. Gradual climbs and winding valley roads lead past Hunter and Windham ski areas, through farm fields and tiny villages to Westkill Brewing, perched above a legendary trout stream. It is the perfect place to feed your legs a local beer and food from the onsite truck while contemplating the idyllic surroundings

EXPERIENCE DETAILS

• Level: Easy - Intermediate 
• Terrain: Hills - Mountains
• Daily Distance: Approx 50mi
• Daily Ascent: Approx 3000ft
• Main Route 150mi
• Total Ascent: Approx 9'000ft
• Duration: 3 days/2 nightsì

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• A fantastic tour itinerary designed by Andrea, Noah and Ed
• Hotel accommodations at The Leeway in twin-double room
• 1 lunch and 1 dinner and Fresh beers
• 2 professional guides on tour (one fully qualified mechanic)
• Van support throughout the tour
• All in-tour transfers
• Snacks and food supplements including electrolytes, gels, and energy bars during rides
• Extra activities besides cycling
• Small group of max 15 riders

COST & OPTIONS

Cost: $ 950  in Twin Room (Single +$ 150)