North Fork: A Romantic & Refreshing Escape
Special Events
There are always special events going down in the North Fork. Whether it’s a wine-tasting event, an art show, or a live band performance – there’s something for everyone. The best part about these events? The majority are absolutely free and open to the public!
Explore with Complete Freedom
Or, if you’re really feeling adventurous, you can take one of our self-guided tours and have complete freedom to roam the expansive landscape that is the North Fork.
Picturesque Marinas
The North Fork is serenaded by many marinas. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor, an avid fisherman, or simply a tourist, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. Marinas in the North Fork are known for their spectacular views and peaceful atmosphere, providing visitors with a great way to relax and appreciate nature.
Enchanting Beaches
The North Fork is also home to a number of stunning beaches, which provide excellent opportunities for both locals and visitors alike. From beach volleyball tournaments to picnics, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the shoreline here. Head down to one of the local beaches and relax on the sandy shores or take a swim in the sparkling waters.
Exquisite Wine Tasting
Not to be missed is the fantastic wine-tasting experience of the North Fork. There are many wonderful wineries where visitors can explore different varieties and flavors of wine in a beautiful setting. A great way to get acquainted with the area’s wines is through our guided premier tour, which provides you with two flights of wine tastings as well as a beautiful catered buffet-style lunch served at the vineyard.
Self-guided Bike Tours
If you would like to experience the best way to explore the North Fork, check out our self-guided bike tours. Our bike tours allow you to travel across the north fork at your own pace and peruse all the best attractions. Click here to view our tour offerings and create lifelong memories!
FAQ's
There’s no better location in wine country to start your ride: Our meeting point is located in the heart of the vineyards and surrounded by flat to gently rolling roads. From this general vicinity, we are surrounded by more than 50 wineries, tree-lined streets, farm stands, scenic views of the Peconic Bay, and much more!
Our local connections & experience: We’ve been visiting local shops, wineries, boutiques, and farm stands and have developed some great relationships. We’re eager to share our knowledge and relationships to enhance your experience!
Reap the rewards of our local knowledge: Our Tour Guides and Winery Staff reflect a diverse array of expertise and local knowledge. The local Winery staff is eager to take novice tasters under their wing to educate them about the history and knowledge of their award-winning wines. Our guests may venture into the vineyard fields for a first-hand look at the grapes – which also makes for a great photo-op!
Our commitment to you: The guides at EEBT all share one thing in common; a shared commitment to doing everything we can to make the day you spend cycling with us the single most favorite thing you do all year. Each tour encompasses something for everyone’s taste: touring, sightseeing, exercising, sampling, indulging, learning, photographing, and shopping.
Our goal is to be environmentally friendly: Anyone who wishes to visit Long Island’s Wine Country can do so by bicycle, car, limo, or bus. At EEBT we strive to be an environmentally friendly tour company and minimize our carbon footprint – which is why we prefer cycling on our tour, rather than driving.
A La Carte Tour: Bicycle + Tour only. Add-ons available for purchase are Lunch and Wine Tastings
Signature Tour: Bicycle + Tour and sampling two sets of Award Winning Wines (depending on the tour date and Vineyards scheduled). Add-ons available for this tour are Lunch.
Premier Tour: Bicycle + Tour, sampling two sets of Award Winning Wines, plus Lunch.
*Prices and quantities for add-ons are available to choose from during checkout.
We have a variety of tours and options to choose from, each with its own unique routes and experiences. For example, our North Fork Tour and Classic Wine Country Tour are our most popular and are ideal for leisurely, enjoyable rides that immerse you in everything that wine country has to offer. To decide what’s best for you and your group, view our tours page.
For those who wish to create their own adventures, our Self-Guided Tours offer everything you need for a day of cycling and vineyards. There are several self-guided GPS route plans available that allow you to follow pre-determined tours of various lengths and landscapes.
Our daily excursions depart from our office at 13200 Main Road in Mattituck, New York.
We ask that guests arrive at 10 am (unless you’ve chosen another time slot) to complete registration and finalize any remaining items before we depart. Please be considerate of others on the tours and arrive on time.
Parking across the street (marked in blue) is completely free and unrestricted, no permit is required.
BY CAR:
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13200 Main Road, Mattituck, NY 11952
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BY BUS:
Suffolk County Transportation (Bus S92)
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Hampton Jitney to the Mattituck Stop (Round Trip from NYC). If you don’t want to drive, this is our best recommendation. The Mattituck stop is located very close to us and is a straight & simple 6-minute walk. Make sure to book your tickets after confirming your bike tour, as the bus can fill up quickly!
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Please note that some people consider the Long Island Railroad Train – we highly discourage this option as the arrival & departure times generally conflict with our tour schedules. We strive to stay on time and ask you to be considerate of your reservations and of other customers.
Our tours range in length. The current and most popular route we cycle is approximately 13 miles long, round trip. Longer and shorter routes are available, depending on the tour. Each tour page will list the length of the ride.
*NOTE: For the convenience of everyone involved, please ensure all riders are in physical shape sufficient for the tour they’ve chosen.*
There are multiple stops in our journey that allow us to rest, relax and re-hydrate.
Our average tour is approximately 5 hours in length; however, once we return to Mattituck and you shed the responsibility of your bicycles – you are welcome to stay and shop at the many boutiques on Mattituck’s famous, Love Lane – a 10-minute walk from our location.
We own a fleet of Kent Tandem (2-person) Comfort bicycles and Diamondback Hybrid bicycles. All bicycles are professionally maintained and visually inspected before each excursion.
Please note that our supply of tandem bicycles is limited and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
We recommend to all of our guests that they do not drink and cycle!
Rather, we ask our guests to:
See -> Swirl -> Sniff -> Taste -> Discard
Cool mornings make “layering” the best choice for this activity. Beyond that, your main focus should be comfort. Casual shorts or capri pants are recommended. Denim is probably the only fabric we recommend avoiding due to its thick seams. We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes or sneakers that are secured on your feet.
On our tours, we recommend each guest bring a backpack to store all their belongings while we are underway. If you are into photography, feel free to bring a camera along; there will be many photogenic spots available along the route! We ask that each guest bring money, a valid driver’s license or another form of picture identification, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a mobile phone.
