Ride Start Time: 10 am

Meeting Location: Clute Memorial Park 586 E 4th St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

9:15 am Welcome: We start our weekend with a meet & greet, enjoy local pastries and coffee while we connect with fellow riders as we discuss the day and weekend itinerary.

Scenic Cycling: Today we will begin with miles on the scenic Catherine Valley bike trail and then a rural countryside ride with some rolling hills to test our legs. We will make a stop at for a view at Shequaga Falls Park in the town of Montour Falls.  We finish our ride back to Watkins Glen along the Upper State Park Entrance to the Gorge Trail & Rainbow Falls. Then we follow Steuben street down into town to finish where we started at Clute Park with Seneca Lake views.

Experiences: Near the end of the ride, we invite you to explore with us the Watkins Glen State Park & Gorge hike to Rainbow Falls via the North Rim trail at the Upper entrance. Or, just join us for a post-ride beer & lunch at the Seneca Lodge & Craft Brewery, a quaint rustic tavern rich in auto racing nostalgic memorabilia.  Then, enjoy the rest of the day on your own to unwind or explore at your leisure!

Dinner: On your own

Ride Start Time: 9:30 am

Meeting Location: Lively Run Goat Dairy Farm, 8978 County Rd 142, Interlaken NY 14847

9am Welcome: Enjoy local pastries and coffee as we discuss our ride and experiences.

Scenic Cycling: Today we will explore the central, eastern and western side of the isthmus between Cayuga and Seneca Lakes.  We will have fresh picked fruit from Cheerful Cherry farms and hydration in our SAG vehicle along for the ride.

Experiences: : Today we will start & end our ride at the Lively Run Goat Dairy Farm.  We can start our day meeting the farmer & her goats, and then end the days ride with a 5 piece cheese board tasting of their award winning artisanal cheeses.  Our next farm visit will be an Alpaca encounter at Shepherds Creek, meeting the farmers and their friendly herd.  Next on our scenic route is Hosmer Winery for cool & relaxing wine tasting.

Lunch: We will stop for at O’Malley’s Lakeside Tavern for a well-deserved lunch to celebrate your ride accomplishments. Only 5 miles from there back to Lively Run Farm. Then, enjoy the rest of the day on your own to unwind or explore at your leisure!

Dinner 5:30pm: Our Signature Farm Dinner is at Moosewood Restaurant in The Dewitt Building 215 N Cayuga St Ithaca, NY 14850

Need to Know

Metered parking is available on most of the streets around the restaurant and in the Seneca Street Garage on Seneca and Tioga Streets.

About Moosewood

Moosewood is a historic vegetarian restaurant in downtown Ithaca serving vegetable-forward cuisine sourced from local farms and featuring beverages from New York State, including an all-Finger Lakes wine list. Beloved for its line of well-known cookbooks, it has won three James Beard awards since it opened

Ride Start Time: 10 am

Meeting Location:  : Stewart Municipal Park, 1 James L Gibbs Drive Ithaca, NY 14850

9:30 am Welcome: Meet up and discuss our final day ride adventure.

Scenic Cycling: Today we will start out on the bike path through Stewart Park, then proceed onto the Cayuga Waterfront Trail after passing through the Farmer’s Market area.  Then taking the Black Diamond Bike Trail up to the overlook viewpoint of Taughannock Falls.  After that we ride to meet new friends at Bet the Farm Winery.  Ending our ride back through the trails and park leading to the Ithaca Farmers Market.

Experiences: Enjoy the scenic exhilarating view from Taughannock Falls overlook.  Savor the 4 wine tasting with food pairings at the Winery. End the day with a self-paced shopping experience amongst the wide variety of vendors and products at the Farmers Market.  We should end our tour by 2pm.

Want to join the adventure but only have one day to experience it? We’ve got you covered!

Our single-day option offers the full experience of a day itinerary and includes the Signature Farm-To-Fork Gourmet Dinner. It’s the perfect opportunity to savor the essence of a Farm to Fork adventure and explore the area’s local charm, leaving you the rest of the weekend to explore on your own!

Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• A fully supported single day cycling tour, farm stops, experiences and meals as listed for Day 2: 

• Signature Farm To Fork Dinner, featuring the finest flavors of paired with local wine.

• Farm To Fork Goodie bag including a artisan Farm To Fork jersey and more.

Lively Run Goat Dairy

Finger Lakes Cider House

Hosmer Vineyards

Shepherds Creek Alpaca Farm

Bet The Farm Winery