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Shawangunk Mountain Range Biking

The Shawangunk mountain range, or affectionately known as the GUNKS in the Hudson Valley, located just 90 miles north of NYC, is the premiere outdoor spot for cyclists, hiking and rockclimbing! Home of Mohonk mountain House and Minnewaska State Park. Nestled in the hamlet of Gardiner, NY, is Lightsey Cycles. You will feel welcomed by the warm and friendly atmosphere and good energy of this hip bike shop. Kirk Lightsey , owner and certified bike technician has been a bike enthusiast for over 20 years and a passionate race participant in the NY state mountain bike series as well as local races from NY to Vermont. He brings experience, commitment and enthusiasm for the sport and adventure of cycling. He is a true believer in the freedom and health benefits that bicycling can bring to all ages and is dedicated to promoting bicycling to the surrounding communities as well as the welcomed seasonal tourists.

Located just 6 miles south of the town of New Paltz, Gardiner is the other town east of the gunks with direct access to the plentiful mountain trails. The Shawangunks offers carriage roads and trails for the relaxing scenic ride, the adventurous freewheeling spin and the down and dirty ride for the not so faint of heart! Visit Minnewaska State Park for an unforgettable day filled with inviting trails and breathtaking vistas as you make your way around this beautiful lake. Perhaps Mohonk Mountain house is more your style with its rich history, landscape and four star Spa.

Lightsey Cycles is located directly on the RailTrail which sits below the shawank range, running parallel to this visual masterpiece along with the Walkill River. Miles of dirt and paved trails that runs from town to town await you. This trail offers the single or group cyclists and families an even flat surface to tool along or make up some miles without distractions or hazards of traffic with young ones in tow. Seasoned road cyclists flock to the Hudson Valley for its long country roads, fresh mountain air and beautiful scenery. We are a landscape filled with apple orchards and pumpkin patches, organic farms and grazing horses. We would love for you to come and visit.

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