Hudson Valley · Catskills · Finger Lakes
Rolling hills, river valleys, covered bridges, and foliage that stops traffic. Upstate New York is one of the East Coast's most rewarding cycling destinations — and one of the most underrated.
Cycling Regions
The crown jewel of upstate cycling. Rolling farmland, river vistas, the Walkway Over the Hudson, and charming small towns from Cold Spring to Hudson. Best fall foliage rides in the Northeast.
AllTrails Hudson Valley →Serious climbing, deep forest descents, and zero traffic. The Catskills are a road cycling paradise for riders who want to earn their views. Woodstock and Phoenicia are the best base towns.
AllTrails Catskills →Glacially carved lakes, world-class Rieslings, and rolling vineyard roads. Cayuga Lake Trail and the Seneca Lake loop are iconic — stop for wine tastings and you'll earn every mile.
AllTrails Finger Lakes →Home of the Lake Placid Ironman course. The Adirondacks offer epic multi-day touring and mountain bike trails through 6 million acres of wild forest. North America's largest publicly protected wild area.
AllTrails Adirondacks →When to Ride
Upstate New York is where New York City cyclists escape — and for good reason. The Hudson Valley, Catskills, and Finger Lakes all deliver world-class riding within 2–3 hours of the city. Fall foliage season (late September through October) is peak time — plan accordingly.
AllTrails Upstate NY →Local Bike Shops
New Paltz's go-to shop with deep knowledge of local trail networks and road routes. Excellent repair turnaround and the best selection of gravel bikes in the Hudson Valley.
Find on Google Maps →The Catskills' best bike shop — rentals, repairs, and local route maps for the mountain roads and trails around Woodstock, Phoenicia, and Big Indian.
Find on Google Maps →Full-service shop in Ithaca serving the Finger Lakes cycling community. Best source for Cayuga Lake Trail info and multi-day wine country touring logistics.
Find on Google Maps →Lake Placid's premier bike shop. Specialized in mountain bikes and fat bikes for Adirondack terrain. The authority on Iron Man course roads and backcountry routes.
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