Monkton climb to Jerusalem

Monkton bicycle ride

Following a long climb, Jerusalem VT is at mile 14.6 on this ride at the intersection of Harlow Drive and Russell Young Road. You'll see several houses, the Jerusalem Corners Country Store, a Chevron station, a bed and breakfast, a few abandoned buildings, a cemetery, and a one-room schoolhouse built in 1874. Start: Monkton General Store… Continue reading Monkton climb to Jerusalem

Burlington-Greenbush Loop

Greenbush VT bicycle ride

Head south from the parking lot at Deerfield Road and Spear Street in Burlington VT through open farm fields and small villages. The route turns west to Lake Champlain before turning north on Greenbush Road. As you approach Shelbourne,you may wish to detour to the eastern shore of Lake Champlain before heading back to the start… Continue reading Burlington-Greenbush Loop

St. Albans Northern Vermont Tour

St. Albans VT bicycle ride

This ride begins at the Bay Park in St. Albans VT and goes north through Swanton and the Missisquoi National Wildlife refuge, continuing through North Hero, Grand Isle, and South Hero before returning to the mainland. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1580459  Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Richmond VT Smugglers Notch

Richmond VT and Smugglers Notch bicycle ride

This 65-mile scenic ride starts at the Park & Ride in Richmond VT and is easiest if ridden clockwise. The start is the Richmond Park & Ride on VT Rt. 2. Start out by heading north along the Winooski River on Barber Farm Road. In Jeffersonville, begin a 7-mile, 1,600-foot climb up to Smugglers' Notch,… Continue reading Richmond VT Smugglers Notch

Ellenville NY – Shawangunk climber

Ellenville MA bicycle ride

Great views and two steep climbs on this 46 mile ride from Ellenville at the southern end of New York's Catskill Mountains. Start: Parking lot at the corner of South Main and Warren Streets View this ride at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/858713  Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Sudbury NVP Fall Century 2011

Sudbury Century bicycle ride

Shown below is the 100 mile route for the Neshoba Valley Pedalers 2011 Fall Century 27 mile http://ridewithgps.com/routes/570108 50 mile http://ridewithgps.com/routes/555252 80 mile http://ridewithgps.com/routes/654138 104 mile http://ridewithgps.com/routes/583802 Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Westfield Great River Ride

Westfield to Worthington MA bicycle ride

This is the metric century version of a challenging century ride in Western Massachusetts. Start:  Sons of Erin, William St., Westfield MA. View this ride at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1288183 Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Millerton Harlem Valley Century

Millerton Century bicycle ride

This 100 mile ride starts at the Millerton Recreational Park in Millerton NY.  Part of the ride is on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. View this ride at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1288195 Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Wachusett Aqueduct trail

Wachusett Clinton bicycle ride

The 9 mile Wachusett Aqueduct extends from the Wachusett Reservoir in Clinton Massachusetts to the John J. Carroll Water Treatment Plant at Walnut Hill in Marlborough and passes through Berlin and Northborough. In May 2012 Massachusetts Water Resources Authority announced that "No trespassing" signs along this and four other trails will be removed since they… Continue reading Wachusett Aqueduct trail

Lyndonville Maples ride

Lyndonville to East Burke bicycle ride

This ride is from Cycling the Kingdom by the Northeastern Vermont Development Association. "The views and vistas along Darling Hill Road — the main event of this ride — are unsurpassed. Century-old sugar maples form a canopy of color during foliage season and a respite from the sun in spring and summer. Perfect for all abilities.… Continue reading Lyndonville Maples ride

Assabet River Rail Trail

Assabet Trail

The Assabet River Rail Trail is a multi-use paved cycling path running through Marlborough, Hudson, Stow, Maynard, and Acton Massachusetts, following the abandoned Marlborough Branch of the Fitchburg Railroad along the Assabet River. 5.6 miles of the section from Marlborough to Maynard have been completed.  Eventually the trail will be 12 miles long, extending north… Continue reading Assabet River Rail Trail

Beebe Spur, Up and back

Beebe Plain Newport bicycle ride

This ride is from Cycling the Kingdom by the Northeastern Vermont Development Association. "An out-and-back ride along Vermont’s most scenic rail trail that borders Lake Memphremagog for most of the trail’s 3.8- mile car-free length. Suitable for all abilities. Fat tired bicycles are strongly recommended due to coarse gravel surface." Distance: 11.2 miles roundtrip departing… Continue reading Beebe Spur, Up and back

Westfield Back Roads and Big Falls

Westfield Troy North Troy bicycle ride

This ride is from  Cycling the Kingdom  by the Northeastern Vermont Development Association.  "A combination of lightly traveled paved and unpaved back roads leads you to the best waterfall in the region. A covered bridge and popular swimming hole add to the enjoyment of this ride. Suitable for mountain bikes and hybrids as well as… Continue reading Westfield Back Roads and Big Falls

Concord heading West

Bedford Harvard Boxborough Acton MA bicycle ride

Road mark The Charles River Wheelmen "Apple Pi Ride"  takes you through Concord, Acton, Littleton, Westford, Carlisle, Stow and Harvard with several apple orchards, and a few hills. Start: Bedford VA Hospital, 200 Springs Rd, Bedford (map to start) Cuesheets from the CRW site: Long, Short View this ride at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/997036 Route at RideWithGPS Viewand print… Continue reading Concord heading West

Uxbridge-Chasm State Reservation loop

Uxbridge Chasm bicycle ride

Known as the Purgatory Ride, this Charles River Wheelmen cycling loop goes through North Uxbridge, Sutton, and neighboring towns. It includes scenic shores, dams, roads, steep (9 -12%) climbs  with 3500 ft. of climbing. Starts: Blackstone River State Park, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, Ma (map to start) The route shown below: : Start is Shaws… Continue reading Uxbridge-Chasm State Reservation loop

Bloomfield CT Coaster

Bloomfield bicycle ride

From CTBikeRoutes: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/865195 Route at RideWithGPS Viewand print cue sheet View andprint map GPX file TCX Course

Dudley – Woodstock Loop

Dudley-Woodstock bicycle ride

A Seven Hills Wheelmen Ride from Dudley MA Start: Dudley District Court, Lyons Rd., Dudley MA View this ride at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/865365 Route at RideWithGPS Viewand print cue sheet View andprint map GPX file TCX Course

Westbrook – Essex Connecticut River Ride

Westbrook River bicycle ride

Description from CTBikeRoutes: Although about twelve miles of the ride is over state routes (Rtes. 145, 80 & 154), the road surfaces are smooth and there are wide shoulders for comfortable riding. The balance of the ride is on back roads into and thru the villages of Deep River, Essex, Centerbrook & Ivoryton w/ several… Continue reading Westbrook – Essex Connecticut River Ride

Middleton – Hamden Loop

Middleton - Hampden CT bicycle ride

Description from CTBikeRoutes: This calorie burning ride has over 3000 ft of vertical as it wends its way to Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden with an early stop-off at Lyman Orchards farm store in Middlefield. The ride continues through Hubbard Park in Meriden (there's an optional climb up to Castle Craig for any of… Continue reading Middleton – Hamden Loop

Old Saybrook – Old Lyme Coastal Ride

Saybrook bicycle ride

Description from CTBikeRoutes: This is a mostly flat ride in Old Saybrook and Old Lyme with some sensational views of Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River. The trip visits Fenwick, Cornfield Point and uses the Baldwin Bridge bike path to cross the Connecticut. River. The route visits the DEP Marine Headquarters on Old Lyme's… Continue reading Old Saybrook – Old Lyme Coastal Ride