May 2011 – “The Hudson Valley – that part of New York State along the Hudson River north of New York City and its closest suburbs – offers a historic and cultural treasure trove for vacationers, as many of us who live in the Big Apple know. What many don’t realize is that the best way to see the region in these times of $4-per-gallon gas is by bike. Yet until now, there have not been much multiday organized bike touring.”