LOCKPORT, NY (WKBW) — The 27th annual Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour kicked off on July 12 from Buffalo and will arrive in Albany on July 20. Nearly 600 cyclists from 37 states, ranging in age from 8 to 84, are participating in the multi-day event.
Organized by Parks & Trails New York (PTNY), riders will travel 40-60 miles per day along the Erie Canalway Trail, visiting historic towns and learning about the canal’s rich history.
“Along the way, they learn about the history of the Erie Canal. They explore the local communities. They get some great exercise in and just enjoy their time. It’s a vacation on two wheels,” Dylan Carey said…