Dorset Weekend
Road Cycling in Vermont with POMG Bike Tours
Highlights
- Gourmet cuisine, porch rockers, and the Petite Day Spa at the Dorset Inn
- Cycle on quiet country roads passing open fields with weathered barns
- Explore the quiet, peaceful towns of Wells and Manchester
Full Description
The Dorset Inn (est. 1796), our home for the weekend, is a national historic site and a wonderful base for your southern Vermont bicycle tour.
There are many attractions within walking distance of the inn including the general store, antique shops, and a charming town green. Guests may visit the general store and antique shops, play golf or stroll through the town green.
There are many attractions within walking distance of the inn including the general store, antique shops, and a charming town green. And for those who plan to extend their visit, nearby is the American Museum of Fly Fishing, The Dorset Playhouse, galleries, museums and craft shops.
Includes:
- Two nights accommodations and meals Vermont Bed & Breakfasts
- Two days of cycling
- Experienced Local Tour Guides
- Support vehicle and basic roadside bike repair
- Luggage transfers
- Refreshments and snacks while on the road
Excludes:
- Transportation from your home to our meeting place
- Lodging prior to and after your trip
- Trip cancellation insurance;
- Alcoholic beverages
- Guide Gratuities
- Bicycle Rental (Road & Hybrid bikes available for fee)
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Dorset, located in the lower Champlain Valley is perfect for cycling. Saturday we will cycle north on quiet country roads passing open fields with weathered barns, beautifully maintained grand homes and lush gardens. Surrounded by the Green and Taconic Mountains, we will stop in the town of Wells where The Wells Country Store awaits with fabulous sandwiches on fresh baked bread, to be enjoyed on the village green; Try the homemade doughnuts too, you've earned it! The return route to Dorset takes us on a classic Vermont ride through the small towns of West Pawlet and Rupert and offers an opportunity to swim in a marble quarry.
Day 2
Sunday we ride south towards Manchester, again on lightly traveled country roads, this time under a canopy of trees. Those who choose the long route will pass beneath a covered bridge. Upon arrival in Manchester, guests may choose from myriad outdoor cafés and shop-a-holics will find it hard to resist the antique stores and brand name factory-direct shops. Others will not want to miss Hildene, The Robert Todd Lincoln Family Home, where you can take a guided tour or simply stroll the magnificent gardens, trails and woods. From Manchester it is a gentle ride back to the Dorset Inn where we conclude our tour.
About The Operator:
POMG Bike Tours
Headquarters:
Vermont
Why Bed & Breakfast Bike Tours?
Vermont is famous for its quaint and charming Bed & Breakfasts. For those who do not enjoy camping, the B&B experience is just the thing. We are fortunate to have a great variety of B&B's whose innkeepers have year's of experience pampering cyclists with homemade specialties and Vermont hospitality.
Why Vermont?
Covered bridges, Green Mountains, wildlife, deep blue glacier-formed lakes and clear cool rivers. Country stores, antique shops and maple syrup. Endless pastures, gardens and vivid wild flowers, and most of all, unparalleled cycling terrain. Did we mention Ben & Jerry's?
President Calvin Coolidge, a Vermonter, once said, "I love Vermont because of her hills and valleys, her scenery and invigorating climate, but most of all, because of her indomitable people. If the spirit of liberty should vanish in other parts of the union and support of our institutions should languish, it could all be replenished from the generous store held by the people of this brave little state of Vermont." We agree.
Why POMG?
"Peace Of Mind Guaranteed." This was my Grandpa Savitt's slogan from his store in Hartford, Connecticut. He taught me that there is no substitute for customer service. "Practice the Golden Rule, do unto others as you would have them do unto you," (thanks Grandpa!) We practice the Golden Rule, you get POMG.
Our Tour Leaders
Our tour leaders are the best in the industry. We are all trained in bike repair, basic First Aid and CPR, and Gourmet Camp Cuisine (for custom camping tours). We are a highly responsive team, focusing on your needs to provide a safe and unforgettable experience.
These are just a few reasons to choose an active weekend or 5-Day trip with POMG Bike Tours of Vermont. Come experience the rest!