Presents:
The 2006 Finger Lakes Tandem Tour (central)
Day 2, Monday
Either ride around Keuka Lake (45 or 58 miles) or ride to some wineries or rest.
The ride around Keuka Lake is one of the favorite rides for local cyclists in the Finger Lakes region, because the distance and terrain are the most reasonable, and the road winds close to the lake, with wonderful views. Couples on previous tours have told us, "This is what riding around a lake should be!"
Ride around the complete lake, including its Bluff Point, a ride of ~57 miles. Bluff Point has a wonderful view looking south. Or ride the ~44 mile option, which skips the Bluff Point area. Lots of short, rolling hills with one additional climb at Bluff Point (only 300 ft.).
Branchport and Pen Yan are mid-way locations for a rest breaks. The corner general store in Branchport should not be missed - great cookies and snacks, with a great place to rest and chat!
The east coast of Keuka Lake has a small road that comes back and forth to Rt. 54, the main, busier road. It is worth finding its many entrances, which we’ve tried to mark on the cue sheet, as it is more scenic and shaded, with less traffic than the main road. This road rolls along past the many cottages lining the east shore of Keuka Lake, with lots of variety of things to see and great views.
Later, visit the Glenn Curtiss Museum of Early Aviation or stroll downtown. Or relax by the lake.
