Links - Here are a few of the links we find we’re frequently using…
Bike Shops
Battenkill Bicycles – Manchester, VT. Gear, rentals, a great regional calendar!
Battenkill Valley Outdoors – 1414 Route 313 – Cambridge, NY 12816 518 677-3311. A host of services — planning, gear rentals, shuttles and more for all outdoor recreation.
Bike Hub - 160 Benmont Ave, Bennington. Community supported non-profit bike shop. Focused on education, service, and advocacy.
Evergreen Bicycle Works - 71 East St, Fort Edward. Nice guys who do good work. Recently expanded retail space.
Highlander Bicycle – 160 Benmont Ave., Bennington, VT 802-445-4000. Peter Hall. Highly recommended local bike shop!
Tomhannock Bicycles – 3149 State Route 7, Pittstown, NY – 518-663-0083
Bicycle Orgs/Advocacy
Adventure Cycling Association – Long-distance touring: maps, articles, organized tours
Bikeatoga - Dedicated to making cycling more inclusive, accessible, and safe around Saratoga Springs.
League of American Bicyclists – Cycling advocacy group. CVC is an affiliated club.
Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club – Albany-based cycling club. Great site!
New York Bicycling Coalition – New York state advocacy group.
Seniors on Bikes - Bicycle club in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Troy Bike Rescue - Group of volunteer cycling enthusiasts who rescue bikes from the waste stream to get them back on the streets.
News/Miscellaneous
Adirondack Sports & Fitness Magazine
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce – lots of local information
The Laughing Rabbit - A comfortable bed and hearty breakfast establishment near Cambridge, NY featuring recumbent bicycles. (518) 686-0175
Sheldon Brown – Fantastic site with numerous How-To articles and links to almost anywhere. You must visit!!
Tips on Hill Climbing - From I Love Bicycling.com
Velo News – Racing news.
Rides/Trails
Cycle the Erie Canal - NYS Parks & Trails
Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) - 150-mile path connecting Cumberland, MD and Pittsburgh, PA