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Blue Mountain has become one of the most popular places to ride because of its many miles of challenging single track. This 1,600 acre Westchester County Park has trails specifically constructed for mountain biking. Along the way, the trails offer a variety of challenges such as rocks, roots, stream crossings, and a number of elevation changes. You can also make your way up to two peeks (Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain) both with great views of the Hudson River.

The group will meet at Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill, NY.

The day will start with a review of basic skills and techniques. The instructors will offer tips to help the riders safely navigate the trails. The tour will start with a short warm up on the fire road/double track and then off to ride some great single track. The route of the tour will be determined based on the riders’ abilities and interest.

Distance: 5-15 miles.

Length of Time: 2.5- 4 hours.

Mountain bike and helmet are required (bike must be in working order)

Free bike safety check.

Rentals available on site.

Bring water and wear appropriate clothing for weather.

Participants must have riding experience on technical trails and single track.

Tours subject to cancellation due to weather or enrollment.

Please call for reservation. Space is limited.

The Old Croton Aqueduct, now pretty much forgotten, was one of the great engineering achievements of its day that brought fresh water into Manhattan. Today the old aqueduct right-of-way has been turned into one of the longest and skinniest public parks in the world. The park offers a delightfully undemanding route through what once was and remains one of the country's most fashionable suburbs.

The tour starts at Croton Gorge Park where you will see the dam and the beautiful water fall flowing down from the reservoir. We will start the day off by reviewing the basic mechanics of a mountain bike and the skills that are necessary to safely ride off road. The ride will start with a short climb up a gradually sloped fire road. Once at the top we will enter the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. The trail is a flat smooth dirt surface with very little rocks or roots. A couple of points during the ride you will encounter slight elevation changes, but the rest of the ride will be relaxing and enjoyable as you take in the beautiful scenery. The riding will be done mostly off road with short rides on the road to connect the trail.

When available we will visit the Ossining Heritage Area which offers historical displays of the Old Croton Aqueduct and Sing Sing Prison.

Distance: Approximately 12 miles.

Length of Time: 2.5- 3 hours.

Mountain bike and helmet are required (bike must be in working order)

Free bike safety check.

Rentals available on site.

Bring water and a snack. Wear sneakers and appropriate clothing for weather.

Ages 12 and up.

Tours subject to cancellation due to weather or enrollment.

Please call for reservation. Space is limited.