Cape Cod Bike Tour - Quiet Times on the Cape

Cape Cod Bike Tour - Quiet times on the Cape

Highlights: 

•  Easy biking along scenic country roads and the Cape Cod Rail Trail

•  Cycling past magnificent seaside vistas, cranberry bogs and salt marshes

•  Go at your own pace; ride all day, or stop and see the sights

• Visit Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod National Seashore, Coast Guard Beach, Nauset Light Beach and Lighthouse

•  Enjoy Cape Cod after the busy tourist season with all the restaurants and stores still open minus the crowds

•  Enjoy fresh cuisine straight from the sea

Details:

Terrain: relatively flat, paved roads and bike paths with a few rolling hills. This tour is good for the beginning rider as well as the experienced rider.

Weather: The weather is good for biking with average daytime temperatures ranging to 70° F and dropping to 55° F at night.

Cape Cod Bike Tour - Quiet times on the Cape

Price: $2,495

Included in Price:

• 5 nights accommodation in unique inns and B&Bs

• All breakfasts, three lunches, and four dinners

• Experienced guides familiar with the local area,

• SAG (Support and Gear) Van to provide baggage relocation, mechanical support, snacks, fresh water, and
"rest rides" as needed

• Cue sheets and maps with daily meetings to review route options and points of interest

Additional Fees:

• Single supplement: $595 (roommates will be sought when requested)

• Bike Rental:  $125 for hybrid bikes - $225 for road bikes

Cape Cod Bike Tour - Quiet times on the Cape

The Palmer House Inn: Experience the ambiance and the traditional breakfast fare of Cape Cod in this turn-of-the-century, Queen Ann-style inn. Each uniquely decorated room in this charming inn is named for a famous author and supplied with several volumes by that author. The inn is within easy walking distance of downtown Falmouth’s shops, restaurants and beaches. . You can visit their web page by clicking here.

Hyannis Harbor Hotel: The nautical theme of this premier resort is in perfect harmony with its location—perched on the edge of the Hyannis Harbor. Located conveniently at the Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard Ferries, the Hyannis Harbor Hotel is the perfect location for exploring the islands and an inviting haven of hot tubs and swimming pools for relaxing in the evenings. You can visit their web page by clicking here.

The Old Sea Pines Inn: The Old Sea Pines Inn is a lovely period Inn located in the historical Cape Cod village of Brewster, halfway between the Cape Cod Canal and the tip of the Cape at Provincetown, Massachusetts. The Inn , the site of the former Sea Pines School of Personality for Young Women, is situated on a 3 ½ acre campus. You can visit their web page by clicking here .

Cape Cod Bike Tour - Quiet times on the Cape

Arrival and Departure: The tour will originate and terminate in Falmouth, MA. Escapades will assist with hotel arrangements and local transportation both before and after the tour.

Daily Mileage Options: 25 to 50 miles with shorter or longer options available according to individual preferences.

Day 1: Falmouth

Cyclists will meet in Falmouth and then bike along the Shining Sea Bikeway to Woods Hole. This route was the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad route from Buzzards Bay, through North and West Falmouth, around Woods Hole and into Falmouth Station. This railroad right-of-way provides a flat and even surface for biking, and it is the only path that winds along the seashore through cranberry bogs, salt marshes, woodlands and a busy harbor.
Lodging: The Palmer House Inn
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Martha's Vineyard

Escapades cyclists will board the Island Queen for a scenic ride across the Vineyard Sound to the beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard. Sightings of sea turtles and sea birds are possible, so keep a sharp eye. The island now known as Martha’s Vineyard, vacation spot for wealthy New Englanders, was once the territory of the Wampanoag Indians. As European settlers discovered the island, a busy whaling industry developed. In more modern times, Martha’s Vineyard was the filming location for Jaws, Jaws 2 and Jaws: The Revenge. With a year-round population of almost 15,000, the island’s main industry now is tourism and businesses associated with the tourism industry. On Martha’s Vineyard, Escapades cyclists will have a choice of cycling on bike paths or the island’s well paved roads.
Lodging: The Palmer House Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Hyannis

The tour continues along the coast biking on roads with very little traffic through Mara Vista, Menauhant, New Seabury, Osterville and finally to the historic seaport of Hyannis. Originally farming, shipbuilding and reclaiming salt from the sea supported this seaside town, but Hyannis went on to develop into a popular resort destination. Most famous in modern times as home to the Kennedy clan, Hyannis developed on the south shore of the Cape Cod peninsula that juts into the ocean approximately 100 miles, much of which is beautiful, public beaches.
Lodging: Hyannis Harbor Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Brewster

Departing Hyannis, the group will bike the Cape Cod Rail Trail (CCRT), which runs for 22 miles from Dennis to Wellfleet. This paved bike trail winds through the countryside of the cape to scenic Brewster. Developed in another railroad right-of-way, the CCRT has a paved surface for bikers. The trail is recently repaved, well marked and smooth. During the trip, the bike tour will pass several freshwater ponds, cranberry bogs and scenic views. Little country stores along the way give cyclists plenty of opportunity to grab drinks and snacks. The town of Brewster is known as "The Sea Captain's Town," due to its rich seafaring history and elegant homes built in the 1800's by wealthy sea captains, who chose this scenic bayside town as their home.  Brewster was named after Elder William Brewster, one of the original pilgrims aboard the Mayflower.
Lodging: Old Sea Pines Inn
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 5: Provincetown

Biking on the CCRT until it ends in South Wellfleet, the bikers will continue to Provincetown passing the historic Coast Guard Beach and Nauset Light Beach and Lighthouse. After watching the pounding surf we will bike through Wellfleet, getting great views of the Cape Cod Bay, then on to Provincetown. Once back in Brewster, we celebrate our tour with a farewell dinner of local seafood specialties.
Lodging: Old Sea Pines Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6: Farewell

After a delicious breakfast we will travel back to pick up cars in Falmouth, MA and say our farewells.
Meals: Breakfast