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The
Great Hudson Valley Pedal begins in Albany - the great historic capital of New
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A
wine and cheese reception on the first evening gives cyclists a chance to meet
each other and chat |
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Eagle
sightings are common at this town park along the Hudson River - the first rest
stop on the tour |
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Farms
dot the route through the
upper Hudson Valley |
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Interesting
cafes and restaurants along the
way offer many opportunities for lunch |
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There's
always time for a nap by the river |
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The
bounty of the Hudson Valley on display |
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A
wine tasting at one of the 20
Hudson Valley wineries |
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A
shuttle brings cyclists to Olana, the Persian-style villa of Hudson River painter
Frederic Church
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A
suset boat tour caps off the first day |
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So
many choices...national historic sites in Hyde Park include the Franklin D.
Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Vanderbilt National Historic Sites
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Breakfast
at the Eveready Diner is a big hit |
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Three
panoramic bridge crossings are a highlight of the Great Hudson Valley Pedal
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Lunch
picked up from the Culinary Institute of America, a bottle of wine from a local
winery...
and thou.
What could be better? |
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The
moderating influence of the Hudson River creates a perfect environment for orchards
and vineyards |
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The
Hudson Valley - the landscape that defined America - with many Revolutionary
War sites such as the New Windsor Cantonment, which commemorates the final encampment
of the Continential Army |
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Interesting
villages and shops tempt cyclists to linger
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A
tour of West Point is a must |
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A
peaceful view out onto the River in Haverstraw |
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One
of the many marinas on the river |
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Dinner
on the last night
under the majestic cliffs of the Palisades
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Hard
to believe Manhattan is only a 10-mile bike ride
away when you're on the Henry Hudson Parkway
within Palisades Interstate Park |
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Cyclists
pose at the morning rest stop looking out towards the George Washington Bridge |
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Getting
ready to cross the big
George Washington bridge |
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This
is Manahattan?
An off-road trail along Manhattan's west side
makes cycling in
the Big Apple fun |
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So
much to see and do (and eat) in Manhattan |
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Bustling
Battery Park is the last stop on the Great Hudson Valley Pedal |
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Lot
of adventure and lots of memories
add up to an unforgettable trip |
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A
beautiful view of the Statue of Liberty
provides a fitting end to the tour |
