Get on at the Start! Join the first cycling food tour of the PIONEER
VALLEY, a region known for its small, local farms, artisanal foods,
and beautiful hills and VALLEYS. PIONEER VALLEY FOOD TOURS AND
CICLISMO CLASSICO, (Arlington-based, 30-year veteran of cycling tours
in Europe) team up to create this celebration of the farms, food and
scenic cycling terrain of Western MASSACHUSETTS for their 30th
anniversary. On this 3 day excursion, explore lively New England
towns of the CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY and cycle through the hills and
surrounding green fields, sampling the best local produce at the
height of the summer harvest, plus farmstead cheeses, pasture raised
meat, beer, cider, ice cream and more; with stops at farms, breweries
and local cuisine fresh from the fields. Registration Includes: All
meals: Friday dinner + breakfast, lunch & dinner each day Tastings
scheduled throughout ride at local farms & orchards, craft breweries,
creameries and a winery Bike assembly/check in SAG (support) van
throughout ride Optional extra loops for greater challenge A PEDAL THE
PIONEER VALLEY SOUVENIR SHIRT GROUP IS LIMITED TO 18 RIDERS. Ride
level is intermediate. See Route Maps below. Road bikes are
recommended. Bike rental can be arranged through Northampton
Bicycles http://www.nohobike.com [http://www.nohobike.com]. We
recommend arriving early to pick up your rental bike and be fitted.
Bike rental is not included with registration. Event Schedule:
Friday 2:30pm: Meet for optional Warm Up Ride, Hotel NorthamptonBike
assembly and checks, route review 14-16 miles,
Northampton-Southampton-Easthampton4:30-5:30 Welcome Meet & Greet at
Abandoned Brewery, EasthamptonReturn to Northampton7:00pm Dinner at
farm to table restaurant, Northampton Saturday 7:30am Group breakfast
in Northampton8:45 am meet at Hotel Northampton-Saturday route
review9:00 depart for
Hadley-Sunderland-Deerfield-Montague-Amherst-NorthamptonApprox
mileage: 40-45 milesTasting stops: Kitchen Garden Farm, BBC
BreweryLunch at local restaurant-seasonal fareTasting in
AmherstOptional extra loop3:30-4:00pm Return to Northampton 8:00pm
Dinner at farm to table restaurant, Northampton Sunday 7:30am Group
breakfast in Northampton8:45 am meet at Hotel Northampton-Sunday
route review9:00 depart
Northampton-Florence-Whately-Conway-Whately-HatfieldApprox mileage: 40
milesTasting stop at Pekarski's Picnic lunch at Clarkdale Orchard,
Franklin CountyStop at Warm Colors ApiaryOptional extra
loop3:00-5:30pm Wine tasting, Black Birch Vineyard and farewell
dinner. Day 1: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2492305753
[https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2492305753] Day
2: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2492343241
[https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2492343241] Day
3: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2497639966
[https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2497639966] Routes and stops
may be subject to change. Accomodations are not included with
registration. See FAQs for information and special discounts on local
accomodations. FAQs Will this be an independent ride or guided? This
is a guided ride, there will be two cycling guides with the group, as
well as a food tour guide participating. Are there ID or minimum
age requirements to enter the event? All ages welcome, provided they
are capable riders (intermediate level suggested). Children under 18
must be accompanied by an adult. How can I contact the organiser
with any questions? Email: Taste@pioneervalleyfoodtours.com or contact
Deborah: (413) 320 7700 What's the refund policy? You may request a
refund up to 30 days before the event start date. Are meals
included in the tour price? Yes all meals are included, from Friday
evening through Sunday evening. Are alcoholic beverages included in
the tour price? Stops on the tour which include tastings are included
in the tour price, however alcoholic beverages served with dinner will
be an optional supplement. Are accomodations included with the tour?
Accomodations are not included. Discount rates for Pedal the Pioneer
Valley participants are available at several local hotels. Details
will be provided in the registration confirmation.
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