Cape Cod 2024 #1

West Yarmouth, MA

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Senior Cycling
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14 reviews
Sep 8 - 14, 2024
Group size: 6 - 13
Cape Cod 2024 #1
West Yarmouth, MA

Senior Cycling
  • Email address verified
14 reviews

Sep 8 - 14, 2024
Group size: 6 - 13

About this trip

 Sea, sand, sun-dappled scrub pine forests, and ferry rides fill our days on the Cape and its nearby islands. Early September, after the crowds are gone and the traffic has subsided, is the perfect time to see it. We visit the ports in Hyannis, Provincetown and Falmouth and ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Our trip to Martha’s Vineyard includes time to bike some of the island’s trails, beaches, or visit the Gingerbread Houses in Oak Bluffs.


We'll bike the entire Cape Cod Rail Trail between West Yarmouth and Wellfleet, exploring the Cape Cod National Seashore. The next day we wind through quaint Wellfleet and quiet Truro, lunch at the Truro Vineyard and then do some optional road riding to reach the tip of the Cape at Provincetown. While in P’town many riders elect an optional ride to marvel at the extensive dunes on the ocean side of the area. A climb to the top of the Pilgrim Monument puts all of P’town, Massachusetts Bay and the Atlantic Ocean at your feet. Back at the western end of the Cape we ride the bikeway along the Cape Cod Canal, which canal connects Massachusetts Bay on the east with Buzzards Bay on the west. We combine the Canal trail with a ride on the Shining Sea Bikeway that takes us along the west shore of Buzzards Bay through Falmouth to the village of Woods Hole, home to the famous Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. 

RELEASE of LIABILITY and WAIVER

THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT. Release of Liability and Waiver: In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in any Senior Cycling event (“Event”) I, for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin: 


1) Acknowledge that I understand the nature of the Event, that I am in good health, in proper physical condition and qualified to participate in the Event; and, if I am not sure what “proper physical condition” means, then I will consult with a physician or other appropriate medical professional to discuss and confirm the same. 


2) Acknowledge that the Event will be conducted over public roads, trails and facilities open to the public and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected. 


3) Acknowledge that I fully understand that (a) Bicycling Events involve risks and dangers of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death (together “Risks”); (b) these Risks may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event, the condition in which the Event takes place or the negligence of the “Releasees” names below; (c) there may be other risks and social and economic losses and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I incur as a result of my participation.


4) Declare that I hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue, now or in the future, Senior Cycling LLC, their directors, agents, officers, members volunteers and employees and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the Event takes place (each considered to be one of the “Releasees” herein) from all liability, claims, demands, losses or damages, including negligent rescue operations; and I further agree that if, despite this release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I will indemnify, save and hold harmless each of the Releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage or cost which any may incur as the result of such claim. This is a legal document.  I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect. 

What’s included

  • 5 days of riding
  • 6 nights' lodging
  • Meals
    4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
  • Area-expert guides
  • In-ride drinks & snacks
  • Van support, luggage txp
  • Martha's Vineyard ferry
  • Route navigation
    Free use of Ride With GPS routes providing turn-by-turn directions
  • Luggage transportation
  • Post-ride
    Daily post-ride informal gathering with light snacks light snacks (fruit, cheese, crackers, chips, nuts etc.) and non-alcoholic beverages

What’s not included

  • Airfare
  • Transport to Tour start
  • Alcohol with meals
  • Personal items/services
  • Guide gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Bike rental (if needed)

Available Packages

Cape Cod 2024 #1 - Individual Rider

(sharing a room with spouse, friend or roommate) 

$2,850
Deposit:$1,425

Available options

Single Supplement
$750

Price to have your own room each night

Bike Rental
$150

Our bikes are well-maintained hybrid style, upright posture, most are Trek FX2 or Verve 2-3 models. Helmet & pannier included. 

Itinerary

Day 2 - Monday
Ride the Cape Cod Rail Trail - 33 flat miles

Today we'll ride north right from our hotel to connect to the Cape Cod Rail Trail in West Yarmouth. We'll follow the trail east, stopping in downtown Orleans for lunch, then continue on, diverging from the trail for a visit to the Natinal Park Service's Cape Cod National Seashore Visitors Center, then head out to the shore itself at Coast Guard beach.  We'll ride north along the water to Nauset Light and then head back west/inland to get back on the trail for a short stretch before arriving at our night's lodging, right across from the Marconi Beach area. We'll have dinner down at Wellfleet Harbor tonight, hoping to catch a gorgeous sunset.

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Reviews

I could have done longer days. But then I'd probably not have enjoyed it as much. Distance is nice for training but not when you want to gawk. Some of the night arrangements were so full of character. Not your normal boring hotel. The company (other riders and leaders) was enjoyable and added to the enjoyable atmosphere. The leaders adjusted to circumstances. The most notable was lunch at Pilot Grove. The eatery closed early for the season due to the birth of a grandchild. While other groups without a leader ended up doing roller food, Jack got food elsewhere and we had a nice picnic. I intended to do a self-contained ride but my wife was hesitant to that plan. I hope to repeat the KATY next year with Senior Cycle but this time with my wife. She can handle the pace, probably on an e-bike though.
By Wrede B for Best of the Katy Trail on Oct 29, 2024
Thank you Wrede! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much that you'd like to do it again, next time with your wife! No problem accommodating an E-bike for her. And yes Jack is a wonderfully experienced, unflappable and resourceful Tour leader! - Ned
By Senior Cycling on Oct 29, 2024
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Trip was a lot of fun, very nice accommodations at every stop. Excellent establishment choices for the provided meals. May have been overly optimistic for a picnic right of Lake Ontario in October. The wind was brutal and chilly. A week of excellent upper NY diners. A great trip and highly recommended. Nick and Michael are excellent guides!
By Gary J for Niagara Falls-Erie Canal #2 on Oct 21, 2024
Upstate New York is beautiful. The Niagara Falls area is full of spectacular vistas. It is truly amazing. Our guides had local knowledge that was interesting and informative, especially where Toronto, Canada was located (inside joke). Everyone was friendly and eager to share. I highly recommend this trip.
By Rebecca M for Niagara Falls-Erie Canal #2 on Oct 14, 2024
Wonderful people, great experience.
By Neil A for Cape Cod 2024 #2 on Oct 08, 2024
Thank you Neil, we look forward to having you back!
By Senior Cycling on Oct 09, 2024
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The leaders, Mike & Ned were fabulous. Understanding, accommodating and knowledgeable. The hotels we stayed in were lovely and the restaurants chosen for lunches & dinners were excellent. I was not as prepared as I should have been for the miles in the saddle everyday, but there was no problem taking the van when I was done for the day.
By Pamela D for Cape Cod 2024 #2 on Sep 30, 2024
Thank you Pamela, we're so glad you enjoyed everything!
By Senior Cycling on Oct 09, 2024
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