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With this new offering for
2008 we continue to expand Black Bear
Adventures presence in our beloved south. The
Bluegrass tour will highlight the very best
that Kentucky has to offer. The blend of
quintessential cultural experiences include;
the grand horse farms of Lexington, the arts &
crafts capital of Kentucky, the largest
restored Shaker community in America, and of
course a trip along Kentucky's acclaimed
Bourbon trail. But lets not forget the primary
reason we are here, the cycling. Kentucky
possesses miles of well paved, quiet
back roads that rival any that I have found in
the country.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Lexington, KY
Arrival Day! We get together in the late
afternoon for an informal meet and greet,
afterwards we sample the fine cuisine that
Jonathon's at Gratz Park has to offer.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Lexington, KY
We start our day by having breakfast w/
jockeys, horse owners and trainers at
Keeneland Track Kitchen. Afterwards we
cycle along the beautiful roads that surround
Lexington's legendary horse country and visit
the renowned
Kentucky
Horse Park. We end our day back downtown
where we will stroll to one of the "local"
restaurants and reflect on the days
activities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: 40+ miles
Day 3 - Berea, KY
Today we leave Lexington in route to the
Arts & Crafts center of Kentucky, Berea.
Along the way we cycle past more horse
farms, hop a ferry to cross the Kentucky
River, enter the beautiful rolling terrain
of central Kentucky's rural farmland, and
stop for at visit at the
Kentucky Artesian Center before reaching
our destination the Boone Tavern Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: 50+ miles
Day 4 - Harrodsburg, KY
After breakfast at the historic Boone Tavern
we set out for the exquisite Beaumont Inn in
Harrodsburg, KY. Today's route will present a
wonderful example of some of the finniest
roads a cyclists could ever hope to discover.
After our ride you can relax around the inn or
stroll the grounds before dinner in Beaumont's
restaurant..
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: 50+ miles
Day 5 - Harrodsburg, KY
No need to pack up, we do a
loop around the area taking in some of the
surrounding history and attractions; i.e.
Old Fort Harrod State Park,
Shaker Village &
Perryville Battlefield. Along with another
day of phenomenal cycling we have the option
of taking a riverboat ride down the Kentucky
River on the authentic
Dixie Belle.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: 50+ miles
Day 6 - Bardstown, KY
Today we set out on to Bardstown, Kentucky's
Bourbon Capital and site of "My Old Kentucky
Home" where Stephen Foster wrote what is
probably the most recognized state song. In
route to Bardstown we will follow the
acclaimed
Bourbon Trail stopping along the way at
one of the many historical distilleries that
dot the countryside.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Mileage: 50+ miles
Day 7 - The Last Ride &
Shuttle Back to Lexington
After a relaxing breakfast we
set off for our last short ride before
shuttling back to Lexington. Along the way you
can reflect on what a memorable experience
this has been with your new found friends.
Meals: Breakfast
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