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Speak up for the Adirondack Rail Trail!

The NYS DOT and DEC recently announced proposed changes to the Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor UMP that could lead to the development of the Adirondack Rail Trail in the Adirondack State Park. Without your support, however, the trail might only be part…
https://cycle.ptny.org/get-involved/take-action/2015/07/speak-adirondack-rail-trail

New Cycling the Erie Canal guidebook hits the shelves

More than 600 cyclists from 36 states and as far away as Australia are poised to begin the adventure of a lifetime on Parks & Trails New York's 17th annual Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour.
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/07/new-cycling-erie-canal-guidebook-hits-shelves

Bike Friendly New York

Spring is right around the corner. Cycling vacations will begin soon! Is your business ready?
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2018/03/bike-friendly-new-york

Cycle the Erie Canal Keeps On Rolling

We invite you to experience the first virtual Cycle the Erie Canal celebration, starting Sunday, July 12 and ending Sunday, July 19.
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/06/cycle-erie-canal-keeps-rolling

Tales from the Trail: 3,000 Miles by Bike from Maine to Montana

In this exclusive interview, we sat down with Erica for a little Q&A to find out about where the trip took her, some details about her day-to-day, and where she plans to go from here!
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2021/09/tales-trail-3000-miles-bike-maine-montana

Inaugural Cycle the Hudson Valley kicks off July 29

The inaugural Cycle The Hudson Valley bike tour begins July 29 and wends its way 200 miles south along the Empire State Trail to end in New York City a week later.
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2023/01/1st-cycle-hudson-valley-bike-tour-recalls-other-firsts

400 Miles, 400 Smiles

The 23rd annual Cycle the Erie Canal Tour across New York State rolled out successfully despite COVID and weather challenges.
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2021/07/400-miles-400-smiles

Trails Blog: Shoreline Trail - Bikeway to the Falls

Niagara Falls is known around the world for its immense power and breathtaking natural scenery. But did you know that it’s possible to bike there from the Empire State Trail? In fact, it may just be the best way to get there. 
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2022/06/trails-blog-shoreline-trail-bikeway-falls

New Rail Trail in Catskills Offers Scenic Views of Ashokan Reservoir

Spanning eleven "once forbidden” miles, this newly opened multi-use trail allows access to scenery that has been mostly inaccessible for decades.
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2019/11/new-yorks-newest-multi-use-trail-opens

Those Bikes with the Fat Tires...

Ever heard of a fatbike? Or maybe you are more familiar with the term fat tire bike.
https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2023/02/those-bikes-fat-tires