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Belchertown to Barton Cove Cycle tour

Date and Time

Saturday, July 20, 2024 - Sunday, July 21, 2024

Location

Massachusetts, Connecticut River Valley,
MA

Registration

Registration is required for this activity. Please contact leader.

Overview

This "Easy" 2 day mini tour starting on and using the Norwottuck RT from Belchertown into Northhampton and the Canalside Trail in Montague/ Turners Falls to get to the campground at Barton Cove on the CT River in Gill MA. When not on bike paths , we parallel the west side of the scenic CT River on low rolling hills on little traveled roads. Return is a slightly different route on the east side of the river- 37 miles each day. A group campsite has been reserves so we can have up to15 riders. This is a easy/ beginners trip but I ask you to carefully self evaluate your abilities, there is no support vehicle available to rescue you if you fall short. As with almost all our tours, we will travel "fully loaded", that is, carry everything to camp and cook on our bicycles in panniers or in a trailer (no SAG, no backpacks please). We will travel in a group, no one left behind or jumping ahead. Equally shared campsite fee.

AMC Trip Policy

Cost

Free

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cycle touring with friends

Activity

Bicycling - Touring

Offered By

Worcester (Mass.)

Status

Open

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader




(best time to call: No calls after 9:00pm please)

In 2006 I discovered the joy of cycling and since then I have cycled the 12,000 mile outer perimeter of the Continental US on a bicycle. While extended rides are enjoyable, a bicycle ride need not be an epic journey. A few hours to a few days cycling in the company of like minded travelers to a local destinations is always a rewarding pleasure. Come join us.