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Andy Silber from Taneytown on 5/28/2023 1:07:31 PM:

I have read that people typically start in Buffalo and finish in Albany. How crazy of an idea is it to start in Albany and finish in Buffalo?

Joseph Pafundi from Saratoga on 5/28/2023 7:32:17 PM:

Good evening! I think there are two issues to consider. First, going west to Buffalo, there is a slight elevation change. Buffalo is a bit higher than Albany which is a sea level. Again, not huge but there is an elevation change heading west. Secondly , there is the wind factor. The wind seems to be more active in the spring. Two weeks ago I drove to Albion and headed west. It was a pleasant sunny day with an active west east flow making cycling somewhat of a challenge. Leaving Middleport to Albion, I had the wind in my back and all was very smooth. I find west to east more agreeable. Safe travels!

Bill in Houston from Houston on 6/1/2023 8:42:26 AM:

Either would be fine. Going along with what Joseph says, wind would be the bigger issue, I think.

Andy Silber from Taneytown on 6/1/2023 2:52:06 PM:

Thank You!

Pat from Greencastle on 6/2/2023 4:13:56 PM:

We cycled Albany to Buffalo last September. Did have a Dayton pretty Good headwinds, but by far, it was great to have the prettiest part of the ride the last 2 days. Out of all the cyclists we ran across doing the entire trail, we were the ONLY ones riding E to W. Glad we did!

Pat

Pat from Greencastle on 6/2/2023 4:15:56 PM:

It should have said…. We had a day of pretty decent (hard) headwinds, but got thru it all okay

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