Fireworks of Fall - The Notches of New Hampshire
September 20, 21-28, 2008               New Hampshire
425 miles/7 days (6 riding, 1 day off)
$1175/$350 Deposit    Rating: I50-A75
Balance due by: July 20, 2008

Continuing our Fireworks of Fall series, you’re invited to join us for The Notches of New Hampshire.  Captivating splashes of Fall Foliage can be seen as we traverse the White Mountain National Forest climbing over 3 of the famous 7 notches: Crawford, Franconia and Pinkham.  Views of the Presidential Mountain Range along with as many as 5 Federal Wilderness Areas, Covered Bridges, pristine lakes, waterfalls and wildlife await you on this challenging yet, rewarding tour.

The tour begins and ends in Concord, NH, the State Capital pedaling our way through many charming New England towns and villages throughout the trip. In the western part of the state we’ll see Lebanon / Hanover (Home to Dartmouth College) and Littleton. Headed back east we’ll go visit Jefferson and Gorham, then thru Pinkham Notch and into North Conway for 2 nights. A rest day here will give you a chance to explore this unique village with its numerous shops and eateries, climb aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad or take a hike. Crawford Notch and Franconia Notch await us as we travel back west through the Heart of the White Mountains as we end up in the Lincoln / Woodstock area. Our last day in the Whites takes us east along the famous Kancamagus Highway towards another 2 night stay in Center Harbor in the Lakes Region. The following day will afford you the opportunity to either bike, take a boat tour or train ride around Lake Winnipesaukee. Our last day, we head back south through the Merrimack River Valley on a 50 mile route to our starting point.

Tour Leaders: Jim Bethell and Janet Reilly
For more information contact Jim or Janet @ 518-446-1766 or email jim@bikes5.com