BTCNJ's Cape Cod–Boston Tour

October 3-11, 2026

This fall, join BTCNJ for a classic New England cycling adventure that links seaside towns, historic villages, sandy beaches, ferry rides, and some of the best bike paths in the Northeast. This nine-day, eight-night loop tour combines relaxed coastal riding with iconic destinations on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and the Massachusetts coast, including a scenic ferry into Boston.

We’ll begin and end in New Bedford, making logistics simple while allowing us to experience the full sweep of the Cape—from charming harbor towns to the dramatic dunes of Provincetown.

Tour Highlights

A fall coastal cycling adventure featuring Cape Cod rail trails and villages, a full day on Martha’s Vineyard, Provincetown dunes and harbor, and a ferry arrival into Boston Harbor before completing the loop. Here's the itinerary:

• Sun, Oct 4 – New Bedford to Falmouth: Ride along Buzzards Bay through harbor towns and coastal scenery to reach Falmouth on Cape Cod (44.7 miles / 1,600 ft climbing).
• Mon, Oct 5 – Martha’s Vineyard (or Nantucket): Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard (or optional Nantucket) for a scenic island loop featuring beaches, rolling terrain, and classic New England charm (42.3 miles / 1,100 ft climbing).
• Tue, Oct 6 – Falmouth to Hyannis: Follow rail trails and quiet back roads through pine forests and salt marshes en route to the lively harbor town of Hyannis (42.2 miles / 1,500 ft climbing).
• Wed, Oct 7 – Hyannis to Provincetown: Cycle north along the Outer Cape with expanding ocean views, dunes, and open coastline before arriving in Provincetown (52.1 miles / 2,100 ft climbing).
• Thu, Oct 8 – Provincetown Rest Day: Enjoy a rest day exploring Provincetown’s beaches, galleries, and cafes, with an optional short coastal ride available (11.3 miles / 510 ft climbing, optional).
• Fri, Oct 9 – Boston Ferry & Ride to Plymouth: Take a ferry into Boston Harbor, then ride south along historic coastal towns to Plymouth (54.1 miles / 1,900 ft climbing).
• Sat, Oct 10 – Plymouth to New Bedford: Complete the loop with a scenic ride through coastal villages and rolling terrain back to New Bedford (44.3 miles / 1,900 ft climbing).

Accommodations & Amenities

Stay at comfortable, national-brand hotels (Hampton Inn, Best Western, Residence Inn, etc.), with some 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 and doesn’t include ferry costs or dinners) with the final amount depending on the number of participants and variable costs.

• 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]