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.
(sharing a room with spouse, friend or roommate)
Price to have your own room
Our bikes are well-maintained hybrid style, upright posture, most are Trek FX2 or Verve 2-3 models. Helmet & pannier included.
An extra night before the tour starts at our group rate, including tax. (Standard room)
An extra night at the at the conclusion of the tour at our group rate, including tax. (Standard room)
We'll meet at 5:00 pm at our hotel, the Hampton Inn West Yarmouth, to introduce ourselves and discuss what the week of cycling and sightseeing will look like. Then we'll hop in the van to go to dinner at restaurant near Hyannis Harbor.