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Our Mission
Lake Champlain
Bikeways' mission is to promote bicycling throughout the Lake Champlain
regions of New York, Vermont and Quebec for the purposes of increasing
opportunities for bicycle recreation and transportation, improving the
quality of life, enhancing the economic vitality, advocating for sustainable
communities, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and raising public awareness
and appreciation of inherent scenic, historic, cultural, natural and
recreational resources throughout the area.
LCB at a Glance
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Lake Champlain: 120 miles long, 12 miles wide, 580 miles of shoreline,
and the most historic body of fresh water in North America
• a 363-mile principal route around the entire Lake called
the "Champlain Bikeway"
• 1200+ miles of theme loops ranging from 5 to 60 miles along
a vast network of quiet back roads
• Adirondack Mountains to the west--Green Mountains to the
east
• Taconic Mountains to the south--Richelieu River to the north
Attractions & Features
 • panoramic
lake and mountain views
• agricultural landscapes, historic hamlets, and picturesque
villages
• gently rolling terrain to undeniably hilly
• scenic Lake crossings by way of ferry system
• connections to trains with bicycle carriage
• a region rich in history and tradition
• museums, forts, and historic attractions
Travel & Accomodations
 • within
a few hours drive from Boston, MontrČal, and New York City
• accessible via plane, train, bus, car, and, of course,
bicycle!
• reasonably priced bicycle-friendly accommodations
• charming inns and B&Bs--elegant
restorations of large 19th century houses
• theater, cultural events, live music, and fine dining
• family-owned farmstands and well-stocked general stores
• sixty-four public & private
campgrounds within a three-mile buffer around the Lake
• guided and packaged tours offered by local companies
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Board of Directors
Doug Yu
Adirondack Reg. Tourism Council
Plattsburgh, NY
Francoise Boutin
Auberge Harris
St Jean sur Richelieu, QC
Suzanne Maye
Lake Champlain Visitors Center
Ticonderoga, NY
Maja Smith
Maja Design
Shelburne, VT
Carolyn Harding
Guided Tours of Lake Champlain
Chazy, NY
Jim Brangan
Lake Champlain Basin Program
Grand Isle, VT
Greg Gerdel
VT Dept. of Tourism & Marketing
Montpelier, VT
Lou Bresee
Lake Champlain Bikeways
South Burlington, VT
Chapin Spencer
Local Motion
Burlington, VT
* Organizations listed for affiliation purposes only.
Support Staff:
Todd Taylor
Local Motion
Burlington, VT
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