Bike Trips in Europe, Canada, & US

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2010 TREKS

Easiest

Niagara-Toronto Trek

C&O Canal Trek

New England Coast Trek

CT- RI Shoreline Trek

Cape Cod Trek

Mass Transit Trek

Moderate

European Phantom Trek

Pacific Northwest Trek

Challenging

TRIP RATINGS:

CHALLENGING: 50-100 miles/day

MODERATE: 30-50 miles/day

EASY: 20-35 miles/day

European Phantom Trek 28 days
Britain, France, Belgium, & Holland

This incredible 4 country tour (Britain, France, Belgium, & Holland) will bike through major cities and quaint villages to experience Europe's unique museums, monuments, people, and cultures. The group makes a large loop; starting in southwestern Britain at Windsor Castle and Stonehenge. Then we ferry to France and follow the Seine River through Monet's Giverny, Versailles, and Paris. A train ride north takes us to Belgium to bike between the beautiful cities of Bruges and Ghent. In the Netherlands we'll bike through Amsterdam before we ferry back to Great Britain to cycle through East Anglia including Cambridge and finally 3 days in London before the flight home.
Biking/Terrain: MODERATE Price: $4995 + airfare to/from London
Grades 10-12+ June 30--July 27 Code EP-JN30
Grades 10-12+ July 7--August 3 Code EP-J7
Trip starts and ends at Heathrow Airport--London

France & Italy Trek 28 days
Paris, Versailles, Loire Valley, Venice, Florence & Rome

Enjoy a trip full of the finer things in life; culture, food and fun. We'll spend our first few days in Paris among the cafes, shops and museums. Heading west, we'll visit the magnificent Versailles, while meandering through it's many elaborate gardens and fountains. Then it's on to Loire Valley stopping to tour some of the many famous chateaus and the picturesque towns of the region. A train ride through the Alps will land us in Venice, Italy where the food is abundant and the streets of water are filled with gondolas. Ride south to visit Florence where we'll enjoy our visit to the Duomo while sampling the many flavors of gelato. Once in Rome we'll see the colossal Coliseum as well as the Vatican. Maybe even catch a glimpse of the Pope!
Biking/Terrain: MODERATE Price: $5295 + airfare to Paris/ from Rome
Grades 10-12+ June 30--July 28 Code FI-JN30
Grades 10-12+ July 7--August 3 Code FI-J7
Trip starts in Paris and ends in Rome.

C & O Canal Trek 16 days
Pittsburgh, Ohiopyle, Harper's Ferry, Washington DC

Imagine biking from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC (340+ miles) all off-road on the Allegany Rail to Trail and the C&O Canal Tow Path. No cars or traffic as we leave Pittsburgh on trails winding alongside the Youghiogheny River to Ohiopyle, PA for white water rafting and Frank Lloyd Wright's "Fallingwater" home. Enjoy the cool shade from the canopy of trees on either side of the path as well as the natural air conditioning each tunnel provides. Other highlights include: biking through a 3/4 mile tunnel, riding a 19th century canal boat, and visiting the Civil War town of Harper's Ferry. The last 2 days we'll sight-see in our nation's capital.
Biking/Terrain: EASY Price $1595

Grades 9-12 July 4--July 19 Code C&O-J4

Grades 7-9 July 18-- August 2 Code C&O-J18

Grades 7-9 July 25--August 9 Code C&O-J25

Trip starts in Pittsburgh, PA and ends in Washington, D.C.

Pacific Northwest Trek 18 days
Seattle, Vancouver, Olympic National Park

Biking north out of Seattle we'll follow the breathtaking views overlooking the Puget Sound through hip Washington towns and up to vibrant Vancouver, Canada. Ferries will take us through the San Juan Islands and to the city of Victoria, BC and back to Washington to spend 3 days in Olympic National Park. Biking south we'll visit the historic city of Port Townsend, the lovely Birch Bay that features the warmest and safest salt water beach on the coast, and Vashon Island with a hostel that features teepees and covered wagons for sleeping Spend the final 2 days sightseeing and enjoying great restaurants in Seattle.
Biking/Terrain: MODERATE Price: $2295

Grades 10-12 June 29-- July 16 Code PN-JN29

Grades 10-12 July 20-- August 6 Code PN-J20
Trip starts and ends in Seattle, WA

New York -- Montreal Trek 16 days
New York, Albany, Burlington, Montreal

Cross the George Washington Bridge and ride north along the scenic Palisades to Bear Mountain Follow the Hudson Valley past FDR and Vanderbilt mansions and into Albany to visit NY's capitol. As we bike into the Adirondacks we'll take a boat ride up Lake George and head through Vermont to Burlington. As we enter Canada's French Quebec province we'll visit European-like small towns and then ride into downtown Montreal, spending the last 2 days sightseeing and shopping in this great city.
Biking/Terrain: MODERATE Price: $1895

Grades 9-11 June 21--July 6 Code NYM-JN21
Grades 10-12 June 28--July 13 Code NYM-JN28
Grades 9-11 July 12--July 27 Code NYM-J12
Grades 10-12 July 19--August 3 Code NYM-J19
Grades 9-11 July 26--August 10 Code NYM-J26

Trip Starts and ends in New York City

Maine Coast Trek 16 days
Boston, Portsmouth, Rockport, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor

The beautiful harbors, small towns, and back roads nestled along the coastline from Boston, MA to Bar Harbor, ME are the setting for this amazing, biking adventure. Just north of Boston we'll cycle through historic and seafaring cities and then head into New Hampshire to find its beautiful beaches, resort towns, and state parks. The cities of Portsmouth and Portland are rich in maritime history and culture but shopping we'll leave for nearby Freeport, the renowned home of LL Bean. We'll bike the brand new Penobscot Narrows bridge and ascend the 420' Observatory providing 100-mile panoramic vistas. Once in Acadia National Park we'll bike the miles of 'carriage roads throughout the park, hike Cadillac Mountain and find the trendy shops and eateries in Bar Harbor.
Biking/Terrain: MODERATE Price: $1795
Grades 9-12 June 25-- July 10 Code MC-JN25
Grades 9-12 July 2--July 17 Code MC-J2
Grades 9-12 July 23--August 7 Code MC-J23
Grades 9-12 July 30--August 14 Code MC-J30

Trip starts and ends in Boston, MA

MASS Transit Trek 16 days
Boston, Provincetown, Cape Cod, Connecticut Valley, Berkshires, Albany

Bike from one end of gorgeous Massachusetts to the other. Ferry from Boston to "Dunes Edge" Provincetown and then bike the entire length of Cape Cod. Visit Pilgrim's Monument, the Cape Cod National Seashore, and many fine beaches. Then it's on to the Connecticut River Valley region home of Six Flags New England and the 5 Colleges (Smith, Amherst, Hampshire, Mt. Holyoke & UMAS). We'll ride through the picturesque towns of Great Barrington and Lenox--enjoy a concert at the Tanglewood Music festival. The final days we'll travel east through the rolling Berkshires and into New York State, ending in Albany.
Biking/Terrain: EASY Price: $1795

Grades 9-12 June 24--July 9 Code MAS-JN24
Grades 9-12 July 8--July 23 Code MAS-J8

Grades 9-12 July 22 -August 6 Code MAS-J22

Grades 9-12 July 29-August 13Code MAS-J29
Trip starts in Boston & ends in Albany, NY

Across America Trek 55 days
Portland, OR to New York

Welcome to our toughest trip. Cycling from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean along a 3600+ mile northern TranAm cycle route. Ride through Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and along the Great Lakes to Niagara Falls. Follow the Erie Canal bike route across NY to the Hudson River and a short 150 miles to NYC. The adventures and experiences are endless, but don't kid yourself you must be in good shape. There will no doubt be days when close to 100 miles will have to be ridden. Days when you will face strong headwinds and mountainous terrain. If you enjoy pitting yourself against the elements and find satisfaction in being part of Teen Treks most challenging trip, than this is for you. It's a lifetime experience!
Biking/Terrain: CHALLENGING Price: $4895

Grades 10-12+ June 25--August 18 Code AA-JN25

Trip starts in Portland, OR and ends in New York City

Cape Cod Trek 14 days
Boston, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket & Provincetown

The ride south out of Boston takes us past Plymouth Rock and onto Cape Cod. We'll take a ferry to Martha's Vineyard and then Nantucket to find awesome beaches, unique towns, and great hostels. Back on the Cape, the Cape Cod Rail Trail and National Seashore Bicycle Trail take us through the fishing and resort towns of Eastham, Wellfleet, and Truro. Provincetown offers amazing beaches, towering sand dunes, trendy eateries, and the awesome sand dunes bike path. We'll ferry back to Boston to spend a final 2 days visiting Faneuil Hall, Harvard Sq., Shakespeare in the Park, and trendy eateries/shops.
Biking/Terrain: EASY Price: $1795

Grades 9-12 June 27--July 10 Code CC-JN27

Grades 7-8 July 11--July 24 Code CC-J11

Grades 9-12 July 25--August 7 Code CC-J25

Trip starts and ends in Boston, MA

Connecticut - Rhode Island Shoreline Trek 10 days
New York, New Haven, Mystic Seaport, Block Island, Newport

The shorelines of Connecticut and Rhode Island are covered with sandy beaches, winding back roads, and small New England style towns; a biker's paradise. After a brief train ride to New Haven we'll follow the coast through scenic towns of Guilford and Madison to the miles of sandy beaches at Hammonasset State Park. Over the next few days we'll bike through quaint Old Saybrook and New London to Mystic Seaport, a living history museum depicting coastal New England in the 19th century. In Rhode Island we'll follow the coastline and catch a ferry to Block Island, featuring 17 miles of pristine beaches and great bike paths. Another ferry will land us in Newport and then we'll ride north for the final 2 days in Providence before a bus ride to NYC.
Biking/Terrain: EASY Price: $1450
Grades 7-9 July 3--July 12 Code CON-J3
Grades 9-11 July 17--July 26 Code CON-J17
Grades 7-9 July 31--August 9 Code CON-J31
Trip starts and ends in New York City

New England Shore Trek 16 days
New York, Mystic Seaport, Block Island, Providence, Cape Cod, Boston

Follow the Long Island Sound and Atlantic coastlines between New York and Boston for an amazing biking adventure. We'll hop a train to get us out of NYC and bike through beautiful Connecticut towns & winding coastal roadways. We'll stop in the historic seaport cities of Mystic & Groton before experiencing the white Rhode Island beaches on our way to Block Island--a rider's paradise. A ferry will take us by the mansions in Newport and the group will ride the East Bay Bike Path to Providence. Then we're heading for 5 days on Cape Cod, famous for its expansive beaches, rolling sand dunes, gabled-roofed, gray shingled houses and fabulous ice cream. We'll spend the last 2 days in Boston before taking a bus to NYC.
Biking/Terrain: EASY Price: $1795
Grades 9-12 June 26--July 11 Code: NE-JN26
Grades 7-9 July 10--July 25 Code: NE-J10
Grades 9-12 July 24- August 8 Code: NE-J24
Trip Starts and ends in New York City

Niagara Toronto Trek 10 days
Buffalo, Niagara Falls & Toronto

This Trek is a biker and swimmer's paradise following the Niagara River and Lake Ontario shorelines through world class tourist destinations and along awesome bike trails. On the first day we cross the International Peace Bridge from Buffalo into Canada for a short ride to Niagara Falls. There we'll ride on the Maid of the Mist, see the Skylon Tower, bike the Goat Islands, and hike in the Niagara Gorge. Then we're off to the Welland Canal to see the enormous lake freighters. We'll spend a day at Confederation Water Park with great slides, beaches, & mini golf. Then onto Toronto for 2 days to visit the trendy Kensington Market, major museums, Chinatown, and the Toronto Islands.
Biking/Terrain: EASY Price: $1350

Grades 7-9 July 2--July 11 Code NT-J2
Grades 7-9 July 9--July 18 Code NT-J9
Grades 9-11 July 30 --Aug 8 Code NT-J30
Trip starts and ends in Buffalo, NY

Lake Ontario Trek 21 days

Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Toronto, 1000 Islands, Erie Canal

Ride around Lake Ontario on an international adventure that includes Niagara Falls, the cosmopolitan city of Toronto and the beautiful 1000 Islands. At Niagara Falls we’ll take the Maid of the Mist & hike below in the Niagara Gorge. We’ll then bike past the enormous lake freighters on the Welland Canal and swim at the Confederation Water Park In Toronto we will visit the Toronto Islands, major museums, and Chinatown. As we head east to the 1000 Islands on bike paths and back roads we will find many beaches/provincial parks and sleep in the famous Lighthouse Hostel. On the south side of the lake we’ll find great road biking & scenery and we’ll visit Chimney Bluffs, Rochester, and portions of the Erie Canal.

Biking/Terrain: MODERATE Price $2095

Grades 9-12 July 10--July 30 Code LO-J10
Grades 9-12 July 24 --Aug 13 Code LO-J24

Trip prices are effective thru 3/31/2010

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~ Sam Perkins, Parent

It was a lot of fun and quite an adventure

~ Natalie Cheung, Grade 8

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