Rider Reviews & Trail Travelers
Each year, thousands of riders pedal a portion of the Erie Canalway Trail. Many take a short trek for daily exercise; others plan a vacation, cycling through the canal's small towns, visiting artisan shops, unique restaurants and quaint inns and B&Bs along the way. History buffs retrace America's longest man-made waterway.
Others cycle the entire trail, fulfilling a dream of crossing the great state of New York on two wheels. For many, it is part of a longer journey across the United States. No matter how many miles you travel, there are always new adventures to discover.
To find out what others are saying about cycling the Erie Canalway, visit Trip Advisor or read the stories below to see what trail travelers have to share.
Max & Friends
The two guys on the left are from Worcester Mass. They rode to Detroit and now heading back home. They hooked up with the two guys on the right from SF who rode to Seattle > Yellowstone > Mt. Rushmore > Minneapolis > Chicago > Detroit > Niagara Falls heading to NYC. They are on a fundraising tour for the families of the Orlando Shootings.
David, Annabelle, & Elliott
David Meyer from Woodstock NY riding with his family, Annabelle and Elliott, from Buffalo to Syracuse.
Ken & Carol
Spending the last week of May riding end-to-end.
Gabrielle & Marianna
Gabrielle and Marianna are not riding kiddie bikes, and they're not towing their Samsonite luggage. These experienced riders have fold-a-bikes, and the bikes fit neatly into their travel cases, leaving room for some clothes, etc. They fly to their destination, unpack, and they're set to go. Here they are at Higginsville where a part of the Canalway Trail doubles as a village road. They were part of the rare meeting of 8 cyclists from Buffalo, Quebec and Central NY at the same place and same time.
