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July 10-18, 2027

Join A celebrated cycling tradition

Are you riding for the challenge, the history, or the beauty of the Empire State? Join Cycle the Erie Canal for an unforgettable adventure.

Registration opens 11/12

included with registration

  • Camping accommodations every evening with showers and toilet facilities. Some campsites include pools for swimming. Riders must bring their own tents or rent tents for the week through Comfy Campers.
  • Eight hearty breakfasts and six delicious dinners.
  • Two daily refreshment stops, stocked with fruit, snacks and beverages
  • Music, historical presentations, and other evening entertainment
  • Cycle the Erie Canal t-shirt
  • Baggage transport
  • SAG wagon and mobile mechanical support
  • Daily maps and cue sheets
  • Fully marked routes each day
  • Rider Handbook to answer all your questions
  • Recognition as a Cycle the Erie Canal End-to-Ender and Canalway Challenge 360-mile End-to-Ender
  • Free access to numerous attractions and historic sites along the way

ADULT 8-Day

  • Buffalo to Albany
  • Stocked rest stops twice a day
  • Daily luggage transport
  • Support vehicle
  • Bike mechanics
  • Campsites
  • Meals

Starting at $1,295/person

Youth 8-Day

  • Buffalo to Albany
  • Stocked rest stops twice a day
  • Daily luggage transport
  • Support vehicle
  • Bike mechanics
  • Campsites
  • Meals

Starting at $715/person

ADULT 4-Day

  • Buffalo to Syracuse
  • Or Syracuse to Albany
  • Stocked rest stops twice a day
  • Daily luggage transport
  • Support vehicle
  • Bike mechanics
  • Campsites
  • Meals

Starting at $805/person

Youth 4-Day

  • Buffalo to Syracuse
  • Or Syracuse to Albany
  • Stocked rest stops twice a day
  • Daily luggage transport
  • Support vehicle
  • Bike mechanics
  • Campsites
  • Meals

Starting at $530/person

Optional add-ons

Shuttle service

We offer a shuttle service from Albany to Buffalo at the beginning and end of the tour to help you get home. For our 4-day riders, we also help you get back to Buffalo from Syracuse at the end of your journey.

Long-term parking

Need a safe, convenient place to leave your car? We have dedicated long-term parking available in both Buffalo and Albany for Cycle the Erie Canal riders.

Cycle the erie Merch

Purchase a special, limited edition commemorative Cycle the Erie Canal Jersey when you register and it’ll be ready for you to pick up when you arrive in Buffalo for the tour!

Ride at a Discount

Did you know PTNY Members receive discounts on registration? Learn more about joining PTNY today!

Become a Member

TOUR ACCESS PROGRAM

If cost is a barrier, we encourage you to apply for a reduced-cost or no-cost ticket.

More Info Coming Soon!