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Jan from DeLand, FL (just west of Daytona Beach) on 8/9/2021 5:57:25 PM:
In the early planning stages of a trip from Central FL to bike the Erie Canal path. Have biked the C&O (many times) and bits & pieces of the GAP. 50-60 miles a day, both late 60's. We lived in MD/metro DC for years before retiring to FL (what a mistake). Nice, but flat bike trails that go on forever . . .

Best time in the summer 2022(to get the heck outta FL) or should we wait until Fall?

Thinking of starting in Syracuse as I want to make a side-trip to Seneca Falls then to Rochester, maybe a little further West.

Also in planning stage of hooking this trip up with working on an organic farm for 4-6 weeks in Canada. Thus, starting/ending in Syracuse to drive NE. I'm thinking Summer 2022 would be best to do all of this.

Comments, Advice please. TY in advance!

 
wnybubba from Bflo/ROC on 8/9/2021 8:50:08 PM:
Totally agree that you have a good plan to start out with. I've biked the Canalway in June twice and really like the weather, but truthfully, July and August are certainly a lot milder than FLA weather. If you do 50- 60 miles a day you can cover a lot of territory on the Erie. No reason not to start in Syracuse -- other than you will be turning around and going back rather than the option: getting somewhere -- taking a train to the starting point and riding back one way to wherever "somewhere" is.

Hope this helps. Any other questions... ask.