New York’s trail network has witnessed tremendous growth over the past 20 years, underscored by the completion of the Empire State Trail. The growth in outdoor recreation opportunities across the state has resulted in a resurgence of outdoor enthusiasts; notably, long-distance cyclists.
Since 2009, Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) has hosted an annual Bicyclists Bring Business (B3) event in a community along the Erie or Champlain Canalway Trail. The event offers community partners, businesses, residents, and cyclists a unique set of resources to help them capitalize on the growing bicycle tourism market in their area.
Bicyclists Bring Business provides communities with a better understanding of how they can attract and retain bicycle tourists by providing the services, amenities, and accommodations that bicycle tourists seek – safe, off-road cycling between historic communities, scenic landscapes, interesting attractions, and plentiful services.
The 2022 Bicyclists Bring Business event will be held Wednesday, October 19, at 6 p.m. in the Village Court, 49 State Street, Brockport. This public event will be an opportunity for Brockport community members and other trail advocates to come together to learn about the steps Brockport has taken through the Empire State Trail Town pilot program so far, and the recommendations PTNY is proposing in Brockport’s Trail Town Action Plan for the village to take it to the next level. The workshop will include opportunities for the public to comment on the recommendations. A virtual option is available via Zoom.
Register at http://ptny.org/b3.
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