2017 NIAGARA TO NEW YORK

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1 2017 NIAGARA TO NEW YORK

2 ROUTE OVERVIEW NIAGARA TO NYC The first ever Bike For Africa, North America Edition Months of operation October will take place in October This edition will be a road biking adventure from Niagra Falls to New York # of participants City over about six days of wind in your hair, sun in your Total mileage 480 km face biking. Elevation: +2269/-2273 Max grade: 2.1% BIKE FOR AFRICA The entire Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa Group community are passionate about Africa, and with 90+ years of experience in the continent, Africa holds a special place in the heart of Brussels Airlines. Since 2011 Brussels Airlines philanthropic arm, the b.foundation has been producing Bike For Africa events with the aim of bringing people together in a biking trip and having fun doing good for the people of Africa. After three previous editions in Rwanda, Uganda and Senegal / The Gambia, Brussels Airlines is thrilled to bring this incredible road biking experience to North America for the first time. This North America Edition will benefit two fantastic organizations; The Georgie Badiel Foundation, bringing clean drinking water to the nation of Burkina Faso, and Malaika, empowering Congolese girls and their communities through education. EVENT PACKAGE Equipment Rentals: Upgraded bike rentals (based on availability): All models are subject to change, but replacements will be comparable. Giant Defy or Trek 1.5 or equivalent = $206 to $325 and includes tax for the week. TOUR INCLUDES: STAFF: Professional, knowledgeable, and safety-certified guides and a bike mechanic TRANSPORTATION & LODGING: Vehicle support for duration of the trip Airport Transfers(Day 1 - Arrival) (Day 7 - Departure) (5) nights of lodging (Double occupancy) (Single rooms are limited to the same number of rooms above) PERMITS & ENTRY FEES: Bridge Tolls MEALS & BEVERAGES: Dinner Day 1 through Breakfast Day 7 Snacks, Water, and Energy drink aid stations throughout all rides Airport Transfer from Toronto Airport to host Hotel Airport Transfer from host Hotel in NYC to Airport TOUR EXCLUDES: Airfare* Transfer from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls (transfer is only from Toronto, CA YYZ airport) Personal Insurance & Expenses AOA Guide Gratuities Alcoholic beverages Meals NOT mentioned above Bicycle Bicycle Helmets Bicycle Supplies(Tubes etc.) *Refer back to Brussels Airlines for air travel arrangements

3 Lake Ontario Lake Erie A B C D E F Atlantic Ocean TRIP ITINERARY OCTOBER 7TH - Arrive Niagara, transfer to Buffalo Depart from your point of origin (either U.S., Canada or Belgium) to arrive to Toronto, CA or Buffalo, NY. We arrive early afternoon and we transfer directly to Niagara Falls to see one of North Americas most famous sites, the great Niagara Falls. Its waters flow between Erie and Ontario Great Lakes, with the greatest flow rate of any waterfall in the world. The site is awe inspiring and literally takes your breath away! We then transfer to our Hotel in downtown Buffalo where we have a welcome meal before a good night s sleep. Meet at Visit Niagara Falls Depart Flight Dinner & Briefing Arrive Toronto Some bike fitting

4 A OCTOBER 8th Day 1 Cycling (Buffalo, NY to Olean, NY) 119 km Our Hotel is in the centre of the town of Buffalo and after a good early breakfast we start our ride through town. We stay together for the first ten kilometres as we get to the outskirts of Buffalo, past the American Football stadium and the suburb of North Boston. Once out of town we are quickly in the lush countryside and we cycle through the towns of Springville, Machias, Franklinville before finishing a tough first day in the town of Olean. Max Height 170m 622m 436m 1123m 119km 0730 Bike Fitting 0830 Start Cycling 26km Georges Mid Morning break 49km Springville Lunch 74km Machias WS 83km Franklinville Mid afternoon break 119km Arrive Hotel 19:30 Dinner

5 B OCTOBER 9th - Day 2 Cycling (Olean, NY to Wellsboro, PA) 129 km Today is our longest and one of the toughest cycling days as we make our way along the valleys of the Denton Hill National Park. We follow the Pine Creek river for part of the day, which eventually flows into Pine Creek Canyon, otherwise known as Pennsylvania s very own stunning mini Grand Canyon. Along the way we cycle through country that the Amish community still live and work the land. The quality of the roads is for the most part very good today and we cycle into some truly stunning scenery, passing quickly through the towns of Shinglehouse, Sweden and Gold, before eventually arriving in Wellsboro. Tonight we stay in the towns historic central hotels. Dinner will be in hotel resto. Highest Point 436m 714m 396m 1055m 129km 0800 Start Cycling 28km Shinglehouse AM RS Exxon petrol 43km Mid Morning break Own setup Oswayo 73km Lunch Gold AC transfer 90km RS Pine Creek Inn (lunch providers) 113km PM RS Colton Point Motel (Transfer to Wilkes Barre) 130km Arrive Hotel 2000 Dinner at TGIF

6 C OCTOBER 10th - Day 3 Cycling (Wellsboro, PA to Towanda, PA) 97 km After a good breakfast in our lovely hotel we start on the route which leaves for Towanda on the Old Elk Run Rd heading east through the historic lands of the Algonquin Indians whose tribal lands stretched all the way to the north of Toronto in Canada. We have rest stops and lunch in the small mainly farming towns of Charleston, Sylvania, Troy and Burlington and our day ends in Towanda which is set along the banks of the Susquehanna River. Max Height 396m 663m 229m 1084m 97km 0800 Start Cycling 30km Mid Morning 54km Lunch Kelley s Creek Side Restaurant 84km Mid afternoon break Rockys Bike Shop 98km Arrive Hotel 1930 Dinner

7 D OCTOBER 11th - Day 4 Cycling (Towanda, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA ) 114 km We leave Towanda along the banks of the Susquehanna River which accompanies us on most of the morning ride. After lunch in Tunkhannock we head into Wyoming County and soon hit the foothills of the Endless Mountains which form part of the great Appalachian range. Now halfway through our ride we start to see more signs of the approaching west coast, with towns growing increasingly in size. Tonight we stay in Wilkes-Barre with its population of half a million it is the biggest town we have passed since leaving Buffalo. Max Height 229m 396m 237m 1342m 114km 0800 Start Cycling 30km Mid Morning RS Endless Mountain Outfitters 53km Lunch Mehoopany 90km Mid afternoon break 1700 Arrive Hotel 1930 Dinner

8 E OCTOBER 12th - Day 5 Cycling (Wilkes-Barre, PA to Stroudsburg, PA) 114 km Along the banks of the Susquehanna River which accompanies us on most of the morning ride. After lunch in Tunkhannock we head into Wyoming County and soon hit the foothills of the Endless Mountains which form part of the great Appalachian range. Now halfway through our ride we start to see more signs of the approaching west coast, with towns growing increasingly in size. Tonight we stay in Wilkes-Barre with its population of half a million it is the biggest town we have passed since leaving Buffalo. Max Height 229m 396m 237m 1342m 114km 0800 Start Cycling 30km Mid Morning RS Endless Mountain Outfitters 53km Lunch Mehoopany 90km Mid afternoon break 1700 Arrive Hotel 1930 Dinner

9 F OCTOBER 13th - Day 6 Cycling (Stroudsburg, PA- to NYC, NY) 30 km - Transfer (90 minute drive) from Stoudsburg, PA to Fort Lee, NJ and then cycle from the George Washington Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, finishing the day with a celebration Dinner in NYC. Max Height 20m 71m 46m 150m 30km 0800 Transfer to GW Bridge 12km Mid Morning break Central Park 24km Lunch Brooklyn Pier 1600 Arrive Hotel 1830 Celebratory Dinner

10 OPTIONAL BIKE RENTAL All models are subject to change, but replacements will be comparably Trek Hybrid or Comfort Bike ($ % tax = $206.62) Trek or Giant Standard Road ($ % tax = $325.50) ALLEZ ELITE TREK FX 7.2 DISC