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Day 1: Meeting Day - Lambertville, NJ
New Hope Pennsylvania is know for it's eclectic shops, art, entertainment and dining. Across the bridge is
Lambertville, NJ,an equally interesting town. Lambertville Station, now a fine restaurant, was once the very heart
of rail activity in the area. Completed in 1867, the imposing two-and-a-half story stone station was designed by
Thomas Ustick Walter, the renowned architect who designed the dome of the United States Capitol in Washington,
D.C. In 1982, the current owners purchased the building and for fourteen months renovated and refurbished it,
painstakingly preserving what could be saved. The massive exterior was totally restored to its original beauty.
The Inn at Lambertville Station’s architecture blends beautifully with the history modern in all its appointments,
Whatever time you arrive in Lambertville, the day is yours to spend as you like. You can follow the canal path to
Washington’s Crossing, a few miles south, or poke around the towns enjoying galleries, pubs and shops of this
vibrant community. Just make sure you’re back in time for our welcome party in the Inn.
Check in at Lambertville
Welcome party.
Day 2: Transport to Milford, PA. Loop ride options.
After a hearty breakfast we'll load the bikes and baggage to drive north to Milford, Pa. Assuming you're willing to
leave your luxurious room in Hotel Fauchere, Milford is a fascinating town. It's a short ride to Grey Towers, home
of the noted forester and former governor of Pennsylvania, Gifford Pinchot. On you way back, stop at the Upper
Mill and see a working water powered mill. You may also want to visit the Columns Museum or explore all the
shops that pepper this town. One thing's for sure - you won't be bored.
Of course we know you love to ride, so we have a great route planned. After crossing the Delaware River on the
bridge high above the river(and we do mean HIGH!) , we'll head south through the Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area to Dingmans Ferry. Here you'll cross back into Pennsylvania on one of the only privately owned
toll bridges in the country. Before you head on, visit Dingmans Falls, one of numerous water falls created by the
retreating glaciers. Then get ready to climb! Eventually you'll be rewarded with the beautiful waterfalls at Child's
Park. You simply must get off your bike and go see them. They are utterly gorgeous.
Optional riding
Breakfast, Dinner
Zero to 30 miles
Day 3: Milford to Shawnee Inn.
After crossing to the Jersey side (yes on the HIGH bridge again) , we'll test our legs and lungs climbing to the very
top of New Jersey at High Point State Park. On a clear day the 360 degree view is simply breathtaking. After
descending back to the river valley, we'll pedal beside the Delaware River through the Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area. Go back in time when you visit Millbrook Village, a national park site recreating an
1800's town.
For those who thrive on challenge there is the option to climb one of “Bicycling Magazine's” 100 toughest climbs in
the US, ascending from the river valley to the ridge the Appalachian Trail traverses. Push the sound barrier on
your way back down. .
The last 12 miles after Millbrook are simply fantastic as you cruise downstream on one road with no turns. It's
everybody's favorite road. Our destination is back in Pennsylvania at the famous Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort on
the banks of the Delaware River. More than 100 years old, Shawnee is considered one of the Grande Dame
resorts of our mountains. We’re certain you’ll be very comfortable here
The route today is as rural as it gets. It's likely you won't see more than one or two cars an hour. Often we don’t
see any at all. We do see wildlife though. Keep your eyes open. Riding these roads we’ve seen turkeys, deer,
foxes, beavers, bald eagles and even black bears (from a distance) but but we hardly ever encounter a car.
40 miles without the climb to High Point
50 miles with the climb to High Point.
The terrain is generally rolling once you are in the river valley. However there is one steep climb right before
Millbrook Village.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Shawnee to Bethlehem
More down stream! Todays route takes you through a geological wonder, the Delaware Water Gap where the
river has cut it's way through a ridge. When you reach Portland, you'll cross back into New Jersey on a pedestrian
bridge where there is a spectacular view of the Gap. Then it's southward, passing through the very quaint
victorian village of Belvidere. Check out the archecture!
The Lehigh River empties into the Delaware at Easton, PA. That's where we cross and head up stream along the
Lehigh on our way our hotel for tonight in Bethlehem, PA. Explore this historic town before choosing one to the
many great restaurants for dinner.
50 miles. Mostly rolling with one major climb near the end
Breakfast, Dinner on your own.
Day 5: Bethlehem to Lambertville
Todays route is one of our favorites. We'll head back to the Delaware River valley at Reiglesville, then point our
wheels south rarely going too far from the river itself. On the way to the finish we pass through Frenchtown NJ
where there are some very interesting shops and restaurants. We'll be crossing back and forth over the
Delaware on the way back to the start. The route is just about as flat as you can get after some hills inthe
beginning. It's a fantastic way to end a great week of cycling.
40 miles rolling.
Breakfast
New Hope Pennsylvania is know for it's eclectic shops, art, entertainment and dining. Across the bridge is
Lambertville, NJ,an equally interesting town. Lambertville Station, now a fine restaurant, was once the very heart
of rail activity in the area. Completed in 1867, the imposing two-and-a-half story stone station was designed by
Thomas Ustick Walter, the renowned architect who designed the dome of the United States Capitol in Washington,
D.C. In 1982, the current owners purchased the building and for fourteen months renovated and refurbished it,
painstakingly preserving what could be saved. The massive exterior was totally restored to its original beauty.
The Inn at Lambertville Station’s architecture blends beautifully with the history modern in all its appointments,
Whatever time you arrive in Lambertville, the day is yours to spend as you like. You can follow the canal path to
Washington’s Crossing, a few miles south, or poke around the towns enjoying galleries, pubs and shops of this
vibrant community. Just make sure you’re back in time for our welcome party in the Inn.
Check in at Lambertville
Welcome party.
Day 2: Transport to Milford, PA. Loop ride options.
After a hearty breakfast we'll load the bikes and baggage to drive north to Milford, Pa. Assuming you're willing to
leave your luxurious room in Hotel Fauchere, Milford is a fascinating town. It's a short ride to Grey Towers, home
of the noted forester and former governor of Pennsylvania, Gifford Pinchot. On you way back, stop at the Upper
Mill and see a working water powered mill. You may also want to visit the Columns Museum or explore all the
shops that pepper this town. One thing's for sure - you won't be bored.
Of course we know you love to ride, so we have a great route planned. After crossing the Delaware River on the
bridge high above the river(and we do mean HIGH!) , we'll head south through the Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area to Dingmans Ferry. Here you'll cross back into Pennsylvania on one of the only privately owned
toll bridges in the country. Before you head on, visit Dingmans Falls, one of numerous water falls created by the
retreating glaciers. Then get ready to climb! Eventually you'll be rewarded with the beautiful waterfalls at Child's
Park. You simply must get off your bike and go see them. They are utterly gorgeous.
Optional riding
Breakfast, Dinner
Zero to 30 miles
Day 3: Milford to Shawnee Inn.
After crossing to the Jersey side (yes on the HIGH bridge again) , we'll test our legs and lungs climbing to the very
top of New Jersey at High Point State Park. On a clear day the 360 degree view is simply breathtaking. After
descending back to the river valley, we'll pedal beside the Delaware River through the Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area. Go back in time when you visit Millbrook Village, a national park site recreating an
1800's town.
For those who thrive on challenge there is the option to climb one of “Bicycling Magazine's” 100 toughest climbs in
the US, ascending from the river valley to the ridge the Appalachian Trail traverses. Push the sound barrier on
your way back down. .
The last 12 miles after Millbrook are simply fantastic as you cruise downstream on one road with no turns. It's
everybody's favorite road. Our destination is back in Pennsylvania at the famous Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort on
the banks of the Delaware River. More than 100 years old, Shawnee is considered one of the Grande Dame
resorts of our mountains. We’re certain you’ll be very comfortable here
The route today is as rural as it gets. It's likely you won't see more than one or two cars an hour. Often we don’t
see any at all. We do see wildlife though. Keep your eyes open. Riding these roads we’ve seen turkeys, deer,
foxes, beavers, bald eagles and even black bears (from a distance) but but we hardly ever encounter a car.
40 miles without the climb to High Point
50 miles with the climb to High Point.
The terrain is generally rolling once you are in the river valley. However there is one steep climb right before
Millbrook Village.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Shawnee to Bethlehem
More down stream! Todays route takes you through a geological wonder, the Delaware Water Gap where the
river has cut it's way through a ridge. When you reach Portland, you'll cross back into New Jersey on a pedestrian
bridge where there is a spectacular view of the Gap. Then it's southward, passing through the very quaint
victorian village of Belvidere. Check out the archecture!
The Lehigh River empties into the Delaware at Easton, PA. That's where we cross and head up stream along the
Lehigh on our way our hotel for tonight in Bethlehem, PA. Explore this historic town before choosing one to the
many great restaurants for dinner.
50 miles. Mostly rolling with one major climb near the end
Breakfast, Dinner on your own.
Day 5: Bethlehem to Lambertville
Todays route is one of our favorites. We'll head back to the Delaware River valley at Reiglesville, then point our
wheels south rarely going too far from the river itself. On the way to the finish we pass through Frenchtown NJ
where there are some very interesting shops and restaurants. We'll be crossing back and forth over the
Delaware on the way back to the start. The route is just about as flat as you can get after some hills inthe
beginning. It's a fantastic way to end a great week of cycling.
40 miles rolling.
Breakfast