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15 DAYS
BIKING
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| There are 2 versions of this trip. For younger students, the CC trip is van-supported (students do not carry panniers) and there are 3 leaders. For older students the MVC trip is like our other regular trips, with 2 leaders per group and students carrying their own gear. |
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Sandwich to Martha's Vineyard
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You'll cycle first past cranberry bogs and through sun-drenched seaside villages, sampling delicious ice cream cones and sticky, wonderful saltwater taffy. You'll ferry to the island of Martha's Vineyard for swimming, sunning and beachcombing along miles of sandy beaches. You'll sit on a pile of lobster traps in a tiny fishing village of docks and pilings and seagulls and fishing shanties hung with colorful buoys . The group will explore inlets and beaches, and feed bread to swooping seagulls on the ferry ride to Nantucket.
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Exploring Nantucket
Your group will stay in a hostel right on the ocean beach! You'll play on endless sand beaches, build sandcastles, and explore the picturesque old whaling port of Nantucket town. You'll picnic under lighthouses and on top of cliffs before ferrying again to Hyannis.
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Cycling up the Cape
Along the way up the Cape to Truro, your group will bike into the National Seashore for ocean swimming along dazzling beaches beneath towering sand dunes. You'll go on an amazing whale watching expedition to watch giant gentle whales breach and blow.
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Seeing Boston
You'll ferry to Boston for a day of sightseeing (and eating!) along the Freedom Trail. Your group will enjoy a special program at the Boston Aquarium, where you'll see the sea lion show and get a behind the scenes tour from the aquarium staff.
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| This trip includes rental equipment. The equipment rental package consists of items similar to those in our regular equipment package. You will get your rental equipment in Conway. Rental panniers and handlebar bags are NOT sent to you in advance (bring your personal clothing to SHP in a duffel or suitcase). All equipment from the rental package is returned to SHP at the end of the trip. The EQUIPMENT OPTIONS FORM and further information will be sent to you after you sign up. |
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3 CC-1
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July 5
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July 19
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7 & 8
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6 & 7
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3 CC-2
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Aug 3
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Aug. 17
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7 & 8
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6 & 7
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4 MVC-1
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July 7
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July 21
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9
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8 & 9
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4 MVC-2
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Aug. 5
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Aug. 19
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9
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8 & 9
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Cape Cod CC
van supported
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$ 2145
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$ 70
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$ 25
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$ 2240
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Cape Cod MVC
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$ 1955
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$ -
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$ 90
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$ 25
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$ 2070
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Trip Logistics:
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Trip Begins
SHP van transportation to our headquarters in Conway, MA is available from pickup points in Boston, New York, New Jersey, and Hartford, CT. You can also drive to Conway.
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Trip Ends
Boston, MA. SHP van transportation is available to Logan Airport for trippers flying home, and to Rye NY, Hartford CT, and Morristown NJ. You can also drive home from the Boston hostel.
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When to Apply
To guarantee a place on a trip, we suggest that you reserve a place as soon as possible, by mail, phone (toll free 800-343-6132), or fax (215-891-9917). Please see applying for more information.
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Cycling
Easy.
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Bike Type
Mountain, hybrid, or road touring bike. A rental bike is available for $120.
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Overnights
Half hostels, half camping.
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Facilities
Hot showers and flush toilets at all places.
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