Cycle The Erie Canal
Cycle The Erie Canal is a multi-day bike tour in Albany, NY, US, scheduled for July 10, 2027, covering roughly 400 miles.
About riding in New York
New York ranges from the Adirondack and Catskill mountains, with serious climbing, to the Finger Lakes' rolling hills and flatter Long Island. Summer and early fall are the best riding seasons, with colder weather limiting the rest of the year.
Estimated finish times
The route is about 400 miles. Here is the moving time at a steady average speed. It is a flat-ground baseline: climbing, wind, stops at aid stations and group riding all move the real number, so treat it as a starting range.
| Average speed | Moving time |
|---|---|
| 10 mph | 40h 00m |
| 12 mph | 33h 20m |
| 14 mph | 28h 34m |
| 16 mph | 25h 00m |
| 18 mph | 22h 13m |
Most recreational riders average 12–16 mph on rolling terrain in a group, and less on hilly routes.
Plan your ride
Paste the event's RideWithGPS route into the planner (many organizers publish one) to see your projected finish time, the headwind or tailwind you'll face, the temperature range, and how much to eat and drink. The ride date is pre-filled.
Open the Ride Planner · How ride time is estimated
Other events nearby
- Cycle the Erie Canal — July 10–18, 2027, Buffalo, NY, US (4 mi away)
- Bike the Benchlands — August 28, 2027, Lincoln, ON (35 mi away)
- Hairshirt Classic Double Century — June 27, 2027, Mississauga Ontario, Canada (60 mi away)
- Highlander Cycle Tour — August 28, 2027, Canandaigua, NY, US (75 mi away)
Listing sourced from granfondoguide; last verified 2026-10-12. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you register or travel.