BTCNJ's Finger Lakes Tour
September 6-14, 2025

Join us for an exciting new BTCNJ point-to-point cycling tour in September 2025! This tour begins and ends in Binghamton, NY—the Carousel Capital of the World.

Tour Highlights

Over the course of 6 cycling days, we’ll explore the stunning Finger Lakes region, passing through charming towns and breathtaking landscapes. Here's the itinerary:

• Day 1: From Binghamton, NY to Sayre, PA
• Day 2: Watkins Glen – Famous for its waterfalls and dramatic gorges.
• Day 3: Hammondsport – Known for its wine, aviation history, and quaint downtown.
• Days 4 & 5: Geneva – Enjoy two nights here with optional cycling routes to either Canandaigua or Seneca Falls, the birthplace of the Women's Rights Movement.
• Day 6: Ithaca – Home to Cornell University and Ithaca College.
• Day 7: Return to Binghamton.

On average, you’ll ride 43 miles per day with 1,650 feet of climbing. The most challenging day features 53 miles and 2,050 feet of climbing.

Accommodations & Amenities

Stay at comfortable, national-brand hotels (Hampton Inn, Best Western, Residence Inn, etc.), with most offering complimentary breakfast. On most evenings, we’ll host a happy hour and provide a sandwich/snack station to prepare lunches for the next day’s ride.

Fully Supported Tour

The tour includes:

• A dedicated support truck to transport luggage and supplies.
• An SUV to provide on-route assistance to cyclists.

Cost & Registration

The estimated cost of the tour is no more than $1,300 (assumes double occupancy) with the final amount depending on the number of participants and variable costs.

• Space is still available.
• Participants accepted into the tour must submit a $500 deposit (details to follow).

Cancellation Policy

Refunds of deposits and payments will depend upon whether a replacement rider signs up, and on costs that can be recovered.  If the canceling participant is replaced, a refund will be made when the replacement has paid their fees.  If the canceling participant can't be replaced, any refund will be determined after the ride.  Refund calculations are based on the principle that a canceling participant will not increase the cost for others. If a participant that is sharing a room cancels and another roommate cannot be found, in addition to other costs that cannot be recouped, the canceling roommate may also be liable for the supplement for a private room of the roommate remaining on the tour.

Questions?

For more information, contact:

• Rich Brookler: [email protected]
• Debbie Ungerleider: [email protected]