The North Fork Offers a Myriad of Special Events
The North Fork is a quaint area of grandeur. Dazzling yet tranquil, it’s the perfect destination for those looking to unwind and take in the beautiful Long Island scenery. But there’s more to this area than just picturesque views. The North Fork is home to many special events that you don’t want to miss!
Rocking Car Shows
Automobile fanatics will love the North Fork’s car shows. These car shows feature vintage classics as well as modern favorites and are a great way to see some of the hottest rides in the area. Enjoy browsing through cars from different eras and get up close and personal with some of your favorite classic models.
Enjoy Harmonies in the Breeze
Often hosted by local vineyards or breweries, the North Fork also has some of the best live music events around. Whether it’s a classic rock band or an up-and-coming indie group, you won’t be disappointed by the musical selection. In the North Fork, you can enjoy music in the relaxing breeze! These shows are sure to bring a great vibe and a fantastica fantastic atmosphere that will make your experience unforgettable. Don’t miss out on these exciting events! The best part about these concerts is that they are often hosted in nature and serene settings.
The Freshest Crab Legs You Will Ever Crack
The food festivals of the North Fork are some of the most popular events in the area. From seafood and chili cook-offs to fresh farm dinners, there is something for everyone. These events bring together a diverse range of culinary experiences that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Local chefs will craft unique dishes with local ingredients while wineries showcase their vintage selections. Step out of your comfort zone and explore the many delicious offerings at these food festivals! PS. Try out some crab legs while you’re here. Trust us on this.
Explore Nature
The North Fork is home to a plethora of natural attractions that will transport you to a simpler time. Take your pick from pumpkin patches, apple picking, and berry-picking for a truly unique experience. If you’re looking for an adventure, join one of the hiking or kayaking trips hosted by local tour companies. Whether it’s exploring the area’s beaches or taking in its breathtaking sunsets, it’s a great way to get up close and personal with nature.
Relax by the Coast
North Fork beaches feature calm waters and powdery soft sand. These beaches are considered some of the most serene in the entire United States! Enjoy yoga and healing classes at the beach, or take a leisurely stroll along the shore. You can even jam out to all your favorites at one of the music events!
Exquisite Art
The North Fork is a hub for creativity and art! During the summer months, there are outdoor events and activities that are sure to get your creative juices flowing. From plein air painting and ceramics classes to woodworking workshops and live musical performances, you will want to experience all of the fun! To top it off, the area is home to a diverse array of galleries that feature works from local and international artists.
A Saturday in the Park!
Every weekend, the parks in the North Fork come alive with activities for the whole community. Bring your family and join in on the fun for an afternoon of laughter and joy. East End Bike’s self-guided tour is the perfect way to explore the area and stop in for an event at the park! Click here to check out our tours and book a memorable experience.
Don’t Miss Out on One of a Kind Special Events
Explore the North Fork and all of its special events. From car shows to food festivals, there is something for everyone in this area. Every event offers a unique experience that will leave you wanting more. Don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities to explore the countless offerings of the North Fork.
What’s the Best Way to Experience the North Fork?
With so many special events to experience, many people ask what’s the best way to experience it all-the answer is East End Bikes! East End Bikes offers guided and self-guided bike tours to explore the best sites of the North Fork. With routes that lead you to many of these unique attractions, it’s the perfect way to get an insider’s tour of this beautiful destination!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
