A bike tour through the Finger Lakes
(Cayuga & Skaneateles)
July 18 - 21, 2010

Package Includes..

3 Nights Accommodations
Sunday at The Aurora Inn
Monday at The Sherwood Inn
Tuesday at The William Henry Miller Inn
Breakfast at each Inn every morning
Lunch in downtown Ithaca Arrival Day (Sunday)
Dinner Outside of the EB Morgan House overlooking the Lake at the Aurora Inn (Sunday)
Dinner in downtown Ithaca on our Final Night (Tuesday)
All Taxes and Gratuities on the above.
Van Support
First Aid Certified& Experienced Bike Leader, Amy Austin

RATES:

$700 per person in a double room
$600 per person in a triple room

These Inns have either (1) Queens or (1) King Bed. Rooms will be assigned first come first serve. Beds can either be shared or cots can be put in to make a double or triple.

BIO OF AMY AUSTIN
Our Bike Leader

Amy has been an avid cyclist since age five. Originally for fun, then for transportation, and now for fitness, fun and work! She is the Director of Operations for Serrotta Cycles. Prior to that she worked in the Financial Industry, but did a previous stint in the cycle business when she was the Director of Sales for Terry Precision Cycling. Terry is THE women's specific bike and apparel manufacturer!! In that position, Amy lead many women's tours throughout the US while educating dealers. In addition, she has also toured Ireland by bike. She now rides a few thousand miles each summer around the Finger Lakes. This keeps her skills sharp and her legs in shape! With a unique understanding of all bike parts, and bike fit, she will ensure comfort and safety and, yes, she can change a tire very quickly too…

ITINERARY FOR BIKE TOUR

SUNDAY:
Meet in Ithaca for lunch
Bike to Aurora(28 miles)

OPTION ON WAY:
King Ferry Winery

Dinner in the Aurora Inn Dining Room
Stay at the Aurora Inn

MONDAY:
Depart for Skaneateles(27 miles)

OPTIONS ON WAY...
McKenzie Childs
Town of Auburn
Mirbeau Spa

Lunch on Own

Optional Bike Ride Around Skaneateles Lake (32 miles)

Dinner On Own
(lots of restaurant choices in Skaneateles)

Stay at the Sherwood Inn

TUESDAY:
Meet in lobby of the Sherwood for Van Ride to the top of Cayuga Lake (15 minute ride)
Depart for Ithaca (43 miles)

OPTIONS ON WAY...
Many wineries to stop by: Montezuma Winery, Lakeshore Winery, Knapp Vineyards, Goose Watch Winery, Buttonwood Grove, Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery, Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Hosmer Winery, Sheldrake Pt. Vineyard, Lucas Vineyard, Bellwether Hard Cider, Frontenac Point Vineyard, and Lively Goat Run Dairy.

Lunch on Own
The following wineries also have restaurants:
The Restaurant at Knapp Vineyards
The Cafe at Sheldrake Point Vineyard

Group Dinner at either Maxie's Supper Club or Just A Taste in Ithaca

Stay at the William Henry Miller Inn

WEDNESDAY:
Breakfast at the William Henry Inn
Depart

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• INFORMATION ON EACH OF THE INNS & LAKES WE'LL BE VISITING:

• THE AURORA INN

  Set on the shores of Cayuga Lake amidst a tiny, heritage village in the heart of the Finger Lakes, the Aurora Inn has a pedigree dating back to 1833. The original Finger Lakes inn, built in the Federal style with red brick and wide columned balconies, has now been impeccably restored with understated elegance to appeal to today’s most discerning guests. The Aurora Inn has all the intimacy of a bed and breakfast with services and amenities that only a luxury hotel can offer.

• THE SHERWOOD INN

  

  The Sherwood Inn is situated in the heart of the historic village of Skaneateles, New York, which is known as the "eastern gateway to the Finger Lakes." The Inn is located on the north shore of Skaneateles Lake, one of the most beautiful and cleanest bodies of water in the world. Skaneateles is a community of rare charm with lovely old homes, quaint shops and galleries.

• THE WILLIAM HENRY MILLER INN

  

  Part of the East Hill Historic District, the main house was built as a private home in 1880 by Cornell University's first student of architecture, William Henry Miller. It is rich in architectural detail with stained glass windows, American chestnut woodwork, working fireplaces, seven spacious bedrooms, and large common areas. Located just off the Ithaca Commons-which is abundant with shops, theatres, and restaurants.

• ABOUT THE FINGER LAKES WE'RE TOURING

  from GREETINGS FROM THE FINGER LAKES, A Food And Wine Lover's Companion by Michael Turback, who operated Turback's of Ithaca, a restaurant for nearly 3 decades! His loyalty to small local farmers and use of seasonal produce helped to popularize American regional dining, and his wine-tasting events and wine dinners inspired interest in a new generation of Finger Lakes wines.

  CAYAGUA LAKE

  At forty miles, Cayuga Lake is the longest of the Finger Lakes. Fed by stunning waterfalls and deep gorges, it is three miles wide, 435 feet deep, and it holds 2.5 trillion gallons of water. Cyclists are fond of the scenic roads that surround Cayuga Lake. Located at the southern tip of the lake is the intellectual and cultural capital of the Finger Lakes, Ithaca. In addition the Cayuga Wine Trail bands together the lake's boutique-size wineries, where it is likely you'll meet owners who still pour their own wines in the tasting rooms. And watch overhead for an occasional hot air balloon, providing an extra measure of wine country ambiance.

  SKANEATLES LAKE

  Sixteen miles long, a mile across at its widest point, and 350 feet deep, Skaneateles is probably the most tranquil of the Finger Lakes. It is surrounded by farms for growing corn, soybeans, and cabbage, and with temperature a bit too chilly for growing wine grapes, you'll find just a few newly planted acres of of vines the lake's west shore. Skaneateles, the charming and somewhat eccentric village nested at the north end of the lake , welcomes visitors. Architecture of the area's homes is mostly Greek Revival and Victorian, including seasonal "cottages" along the lake. Antique shops and boutiques flourish in the business district-malls and fast food outlets are outlawed. The culinary arts flourish in several very good restaurants, and Skaneateles is home to Mirbeau, an extravagant spa where pampering has been elevated to a high art form.

• Want some fun stuff about cycling & the Finger Lakes?

  Check out the following:
  http://www.fingerlakesgear.com/
  http://www.gringear.com/

• BE SURE TO CHECK OUT FUN FROM PREVIOUS SUMMERS...

  2009
  Canandaigua Memories

  2008
  Seneca & Keuka Memories
  Lisa's Spinning Divas Slideshow

  2007
  Cayuga & Skaneateles