We are going to the US for about 2 weeks to drop our daughter to college at Penn.
We have been road cyclists for almost a decade, and had looked at the Catskill area and made a reservation there for half our stay. The other half is in Philadelphia city.
Stumbled upon this concept of off road cycling, and have ordered 2 gravel bikes.
Now, looking at some easy riding routes in Philly, and in the Catskill region. Suggestions? If there is better option than the Catskill area anywhere near [we have a car], we can change our location too. Currently we have booked a cottage at Shandaken, near Woodstock.
Being our first time off roading, we would like to keep the routes reasonably simple without too much of steep climbs. Road climbing is fine, but off road, we have not done at all.
Hi,
\nI would go into Overlook Bikes, the local bike shop in Woodstock, and ask the guys there. The owner Billy is very helpful but I'm sure all the guys there could give you some good rides.
\nHave fun, the Catskills are beautiful!
Just west of the town of New Paltz is Miniwaska state park, there are miles of gravel carrage roads. breath taking views and pretty easy riding.
\nit is prettty close to where you are going to stay
