Rider Reviews & Trail Travelers
Each year, thousands of riders pedal a portion of the Erie Canalway Trail. Many take a short trek for daily exercise; others plan a vacation, cycling through the canal's small towns, visiting artisan shops, unique restaurants and quaint inns and B&Bs along the way. History buffs retrace America's longest man-made waterway.
Others cycle the entire trail, fulfilling a dream of crossing the great state of New York on two wheels. For many, it is part of a longer journey across the United States. No matter how many miles you travel, there are always new adventures to discover.
To find out what others are saying about cycling the Erie Canalway, visit Trip Advisor or read the stories below to see what trail travelers have to share.
Rachel and Mike
Drove to Syracuse and had a shuttle operator take them and their bikes to Buffalo. Then they biked back slowly stopping for treats and B&B's along the way (a bakery in Brockport and lunch at Dinosaur BBQ in Rochester).
Ina and Mirko
Ina and Mirko are from Germany. They rode to Portugal then came to NYC and are currently traveling around the world.
Chris and Matt
Chris and Matt pedaled on a two-month, 3,910-mile journey across the U.S. from San Francisco to Boston, a portion of which involved cycling along the Erie Canal. Read about their experience.
Alan and Marcy
Alan and his wife Marcy rode from Brockport to Pittsford and back. After an overnight stay at a cozy B&B, they drove back to Pittsford to complete another 25-mile segment round trip. They have done this on a number of U.S. trails, including a previous trek across the Erie Canalway Trail from Buffalo to Syracuse.
Joe
Joe is riding end-to-end from Buffalo this June.
