CRW Trips 2011

Bikers on Skis
February 18-20, 2011

Try your hand at gliding instead of rolling. This cross country skiing and snowshoeing weekend at a comfortable B&B in the Northern White Mountains, features gourmet food and a hot tub to soothe aching muscles après ski. We'll visit ski touring centers at Bretton Woods and the Balsams, and try some back country skiing and snowshoeing. Skiers of all abilities welcome. Downhill skiers can join us and ski Bretton Woods. If there's no snow bring your hiking boots and/or mountain bike. The trip spans the three day President's Day weekend. Cost of $185-245 for the weekend includes three nights lodging, three breakfasts, two dinners.

Rooms all double occupancy, some with private, some with shared bath. They are assigned in the order checks are received. There are also two luxury rooms (with hot tub) available for additional cost. Check HERE for room availability and cost and to register.

To register send a check for the full amount made out to Jack Donohue and an e-mail address or stamped self-addressed envelope by January 18 to the address below.

Registration fee non-refundable after this date unless we can find someone to take your place.

For more information, you can contact the leaders.

40th (and last) Annual Tour of Scenic Rural Vermont, TOSRV-East
Friday-Sunday, June 10-12, 2011

Join us for this 40th (and last) annual Vermont tour, biking 100 miles from Ludlow to Waterbury on Saturday, and returning on Sunday. (That’s 200 total miles.) Although the route follows the valleys as much as possible, there is some serious climbing (sometimes over 10% grade) to get over the ridges. The weather is unpredictable (could be rainy 40 degrees, or a very humid 95 degrees). But, hey, this is a tour, and you like challenges! We stay on numbered state roads, with varying traffic and road conditions. You’ll bike through the Green Mountains, passing by farms, country stores, ski areas, and quaint small towns. You need to be in shape to enjoy this tour, so make you have completed a few century rides before this trip. Helmets are required.

Cost of $145 covers Friday and Saturday night lodging (double occupancy), Saturday continental breakfast, Saturday night supper, Sunday breakfast, Sunday after-ride showers, an official patch, a map, cue sheet, and baggage support. You are responsible for all other food along the way. Be prepared to fix your own flats and make minor repairs. Bring a touring bike with fenders (unless you don’t mind the “skunk streak” of riding in the rain). Strictly limited to 25 riders.

For info and registration form, email leader.

Bi-coastal Bicycling out of Burlington, VT
June 30-July 4 or July 1-4

Enjoy three or four days of scenic riding on both sides of Lake Champlain. Experience picturesque northern Vermont, plus one or two days ferrying across Lake Champlain to ride in/near New York's Adirondack Mountains. Some great views of the lake, and both Vermont's and New York's high peaks.

Rides from approx. 30-60 miles each day. Plenty of hills, but also flat and rolling terrain. Some starts from our hotel, some remote starts. Lots of good restaurants in downtown Burlington (and in our hotel). Impressive fireworks over Lake Champlain on July 3.

$240/person for three nights ($305/person for four nights) includes lodging in South Burlington, VT hotel (2 persons/room), hotel breakfasts each morning, road snacks, maps and cue sheets. For one person/room, the respective prices are $410 for three nights and $530 for four nights.

To sign up, contact leaders.

Velo Vermont
July 22-24, 2011

Join us for this popular weekend of challenging cycling in still beautiful, unspoiled Vermont.

Saturday and Sunday riders can choose from several routes of 40 to 100+ miles distance. Ride options vary from the Mad King Challenge route, with 9000 vertical feet, and four mountain passes, to a leisurely ride to Ben and Jerry's and maybe a stop at the water hole if it's hot. This is an ideal weekend for couples of differing abilities. All rides go through the best of scenic central Vermont.

Total cost of trip is $210 per person double occupancy(PPDO). This includes two nights lodging with private bath, two breakfasts, Saturday night happy hour, Saturday evening dinner, gratuities and maps. Several larger rooms with bath and TV are available for $230 PPDO. Send full amount by June 25, with your name, email address, postal address, and phone. Call after that for last minute availability. Trip fee is nonrefundable after this date unless we can find someone to take your place.

For more information, visit:
Velo Vermont Web Site

Check this page for room descriptions and availability.

South Royalton Vermont Weekend
August 5-7, 2011

Join us for a weekend of challenging cycling in beautiful central Vermont. There will be sponsored rides on Saturday and Sunday, starting from S. Royalton center. Riders can also choose to ride on their own from many routes of varying distances – 20 to 80+ miles distance. Rides loop through the pastoral countryside, climbing hills and traveling through idyllic valleys. Many country stores to stop and get refreshments. Walking and hiking nearby as well, so options for non-bicycling partners. Trip will be centered on our 52 acre wooded property with a large pond available for swimming. Camping by the pond is available for free. Hotel and B&B options short distances away for the non-camping crowd. Whether you camp or stay in accommodations, join us for bicycling, swimming, sitting by a big campfire! Dinner Friday night included. We are working on options for Saturday night dinner (it will be extra). South Royalton town center is 10 minutes away by car with restaurant serving breakfast and a health food coop.

Cost of trip will be around $20 per person (non-camping accommodations extra). Reserve your spot by July 15th, with your name, check, email address, postal address, and phone. Call after that for last minute availability. For more info, call or e-mail leaders.

Mid-Coast Maine
Sept. 22-25 (Thursday evening - Sunday) or Sept. 23-25 (Friday evening - Sunday)

Your choice of a two or three day weekend to enjoy the Penobscot Bay/Camden Hills region. One of the most picturesque parts of Maine, its scenery often rivals that of Acadia National Park, but is 80 miles closer to Boston. Rides range from about 25 to 60 rolling, occasionally hilly miles. One ride goes down the beautiful Port Clyde peninsula. Another goes through the Camden Hills, with great views of 1,385 foot high Mt. Megunticook, the second highest peak on the U.S. east coast. Possible option to hike up the mountain.

Lodging is in Rockland, ME, the self-proclaimed "lobster capitol of the world." Views of Penobscot Bay from our rooms. A number of quality restaurants within walking distance. Nearby are the excellent Farnsworth Art Museum and the Owls Head Transportation Museum. Neat bike shop/cafe is a block away. 180 miles northeast of Boston. Less from the MA North Shore. Bus from Boston stops across the street from our hotel.

Costs are as follows:

Price includes lodging, expanded continental breakfasts each day, road snacks (e.g. trail mix, energy bars), cue sheets, maps and possibly some arrowing.

To sign up, contact leaders.