Just got this notice from Lynette Chang:

* DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 7 *
JOIN BIKE FRIDAY RIDERS:
Best of the Berkshires Tour
September 13-19, 2009

Offered by Cyclismo specifically for Bike Friday Riders

Here is a direct link to a detailed description of the tour:
http://www.ciclismoclassico.com/trip_finder/view_trip/118/cycling_the_berkshires\
_with_bike_friday

Leo and I are seriously considering going, and would love to have an Austin
contingent join us for the trip.
Using hotels appeal to me, and multiple length ride options appeal to us both.
And cool (what's that?!!) And fall leaf colors? (Ditto?)
What's not to like?

If you are interested, just let me (Sue) know.

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Here is the 'gist' if Lynette's email:

Dear Friday friends,

Yes you can ... there's still time to sign up for this exclusive pre-fall,
all-inclusive tour of the scenic Berkshires, in beautiful New England USA, with
Bike Friday customers, friends and staff - ALL CYCLISTS WELCOME.

BF folks have begged us to create more fun opportunities to ride together - so
we asked Boston-based Friday Friendly Tour Company Ciclismo Classico to create a
Fall Tour just for Friday folks.
Reasons to join us ...

* It's a one week scenic hotel-based tour in Massachusetts, one of the prettiest
parts of the country. September is when it's not too hot or cold.

* It's a great choice for those who would still like to take a vacation but want
to save money by touring closer to home rather than going overseas .... and
don't feel like camping (this tour is fully supported).

* It's led by Friday Friendly Tour Company Ciclismo Classico, a top 10 National
Geographic 'Best Tour Companies on Earth 2009' - I've toured with them in Italy,
see my report

* Ciclismo's principal Lauren Hefferon owns a tikit - scroll to the bottom of
this page to see her

* I (your friendly BF Customer Evangelist) will personally be riding on this
tour. We can meet at last!

We're seeking 20 Friday funsters to come ride this spectacular area with us.
This fully supported trip featuring quaint hotels is a perfect excuse to spring
for that fabulous, affordable Friday. It's a great alternative to going overseas
- you'll be exploring closer to home, and helping stimulate the local economy.
We all appreciate that.

Full trip details | What's included in a CC tour
Price: $1395 pp double occupancy, add $500 single occupancy and enjoy ...

* Daily group breakfast, three dinners and two lunches. (lunch suggestions noted
on cue sheet) * Van luggage carried inn to inn * Van support each day of tour *
Two cycling guides * Maps and cue sheets for each day of tour * Bicycle rentals
available, $100 for length of tour (not Fridays, maybe one day)*