The three Scenic Byway routes in the county provide a solid basis for a county-wide bicycle trail system. Aside from Inlet, Indian Lake is the only other community with bicycle shops, however the Indian Lake shops do not appear to offer repair service. Opportunity exists for full service bicycle shops in other Hamilton County communities. Opportunity lies in establishment of the Remsen - Lake Placid recreation corridor. This would provide bicycle opportunities in the northwest corner of the county, providing links with back roads in the area.
Opportunity lies with cooperative bicycle planning and promotion efforts.
Many of the best touring loops include portions of adjacent counties, so are best promoted as cooperative efforts. Lack of a current county-wide bicycle route map and limited promotion of bicycling in the county. The Central Adirondack Trail Scenic Byway route traverses the northern portion of Herkimer County, while the Revolutionary Trail passes through the southern portion. The Old Forge area of Herkimer County produced a mountain bike map in 1994 that features many mountain biking opportunities. Tie-ins to bicycle touring occur with people bicycling to where the trails begin, and when visitors ride the trails one day, then tour the back roads the next.