TRIPS 2010

European Phantom Trek

France & Italy Trek

C&O Canal Trek

MASS Transit Trek

NYC-Montreal Trek

Pacific Northwest Trek

Niagara Toronto Trek

Lake Ontario Trek

New England Trek

Cape Cod Trek

Across America Trek


Maine Coast Trek

CT- RI Shoreline Trek


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     
Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, D.C.

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 cruise across 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



Pictures just couldn't capture the beauty we saw. I don't know how to say how much I loved this trip.
Every minute I wish I was back on my bike, biking
along through farmland and cities with great friends
around me, a destination ahead and my confidence
soaring after every hill I managed to climb.~
Yael Gross, Grade12
NYC-Montreal Trek

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-- June 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
Grades 9-12        August 6--August 21     Code MC-A6

Trip starts and ends in Boston, MA

MASS Transit Trek         16 days
Boston, Provincetown, Cape Cod, 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 13     Code MAS-J29
Trip starts in Boston & ends in Albany, NY

Across America Trek        55 days
Seattle 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

I really did not want to go on the airplane that was going to take me home. I think that says it all.

~ Hanna Engström, Grade 11- NY RATS  Trek

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 810         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, Hammonasset State Park, 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 for a tour of the grand mansions and then we'll ride north for 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

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
Grades 7-9         August 6--August 15   Code NT-A6
Trip starts and ends in Buffalo, NY

New England  Shore Trek        16 days
New York, Mystic Seaport, Block Island, Newport, Providence, 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 to Newport  to tour the great mansions 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                       

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