This 54 miles of cycling starts in Margaretville, NY and was designed in 2009 by the Central Catskill Chamber of commerce as part of the 1st Annual Catskills Scenic Ride-n-Peak event with several shorter distance options and a century ride also available.The start location is the Village of Margaretville Pavilion, 982 Main Street, Margaretville, NY… Continue reading North Catskill half-century bicycle ride
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Ashoken Reservoir Ride
Starting from the Reformed Church parking lot in downtown Woodstock, NY, (map) this scenic ride circles the Ashoken Reservoir on good roads with a modest shoulder, with 1800 ft of combined climb over the distance of 34 miles. Some of the roads immediately on the reservoir were closed after the events of 9/11/2001 but have… Continue reading Ashoken Reservoir Ride
New Paltz – Ashokan bicycle climb
Starting from downtown New Paltz, NY, this bicycle ride circles past Ashokan Reservoir and is for serious cyclists who love climbing and gorgeous views. A mix of wider roads with shoulders and a steady stream of traffic, and very narrow paved roads with little traffic. Not for the faint of heart, there is almost a… Continue reading New Paltz – Ashokan bicycle climb
Derby-Orleans-Greensboro cycling loop
This ride starts in Derby VT near the Quebec line and Newport on Lake Memphremagog. It passes through the beautiful heart of the Northeast Kingdom before returning to the start location.There are some decent hills and great views. View the 75 mile ride at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/276083 Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print… Continue reading Derby-Orleans-Greensboro cycling loop
Calvert County Maryland
Calvert County Maryland explores the western shore of Chesapeake Bay. Route options range from 16 to 62 miles. End Hunger In Calvert County is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization 2012 routes are shown below. Start location: Chesapeake Church (map) 6201 Solomons Island Rd., Huntingtown, MD 2063. 63 mile route 49 mile route 35 mile route 16… Continue reading Calvert County Maryland
Old Forge McCauley Mountain Bike Trails
Washington and Old Dominion Trail
The Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail follows a rail line that was abandoned in in 1968. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority purchase of right-if-way purchases in 1982. A 45 miles 9' wide paved asphalt bike path and 32 miles of crushed stone and dirt running/equestrian paths make up the 100 ft. linear park… Continue reading Washington and Old Dominion Trail
Virginia Creeper Trail
The Virginia Creeper Trail is a stone dust path that runs 35 miles from Abingdon Virginia to the North Carolina state line near Whitetop Virginia, following the course of the former Abingdon Coal and Iron Railroad. It was named after the steam engine that once climbed the rails into the Iron Mountains. The U.S. Forest… Continue reading Virginia Creeper Trail
Windsor County Cruising
Green Mountain Bicycle Club's Upper Valley Ride: Windsor County Cruising. Starts from Royalton VT. with a climb up Howe Hill and continues through Pomfret almost to Woodstock, then right to Barnard, Bethel and back to Royalton. Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
East Bay Bike Path, Rhode Island
The East Bay Bike path is 14.5 miles, 10 foot wide following an abandoned railroad line along Narragansett Bay's coves and marshes, over bridges, and through State Parks in Rhode Island. This Bike Path's southern tip will connect to the Blackstone Bikeway when it is completed. North Access Location: Bold Point Park South Access Location:… Continue reading East Bay Bike Path, Rhode Island
Blackstone Valley Hills and Mills
New Hampshire’s Northern Rail Trail
The Northern Rail Trail follows a section of Boston & Maine's abandoned railway heading southeast from Lebanon, New Hampshire that once went to Boston, stretching across the Mascoma Valley in central New Hampshire. The 23.8-miles between Lebanon and Grafton follow the Mascoma River and passes beside Mascoma Lake. The Merrimack County Section is now connected… Continue reading New Hampshire’s Northern Rail Trail
Tower Hill Ride
AMC Peterborough NH Hill Ride
This 46 mile road bike ride is on quiet back roads in the Monadnock region. with 4500 ft.of vertical rise with approximately 2 miles of well packed dirt roads. Offered through the Appalachian Mountain Club, participants must be able to maintain an overall 12.5 on winding mountainous roads. Rde leader: Mike Barry View at AMC… Continue reading AMC Peterborough NH Hill Ride
Catskill Mountaintop Cycling Classic
This bicycle race is Stage 2 of the Tour of the Catskills road race, featuring the "Assault on Deveil's Kitchen". It was held August 1, 2010 starting from Hunter Mountain Resort and features the Assault on Devil’s Kitchen. There is about 3000 ft. of climbing over 57 miles. A five mile climb beginning at mile… Continue reading Catskill Mountaintop Cycling Classic
Catskill Epic Bicycle Road Race
This bicycle race is Stage 1 of the Tour of the Catskills road race, held August 1, 2010 starting from Hunter Mountain Resort. (map to start) Ride organizers list the 52 mile course as featuring 2900 ft. of climbing, with a maximum grade of 12%, but RideWithGPS gives it 4500 ft. View 51 mile ride… Continue reading Catskill Epic Bicycle Road Race
A couple of rides from Burlington, VT
Burlington is a popular and very progressive small city in the northwest corner of Vermont. For a place that is plunged into winter almost half the year, it has adopted a very progressive attitude toward cyclists, and has a wonderful bike trail that runs for several miles along Lake Champlain. Local Motion offers many resources… Continue reading A couple of rides from Burlington, VT
Westfield Hamptons Ride
Four bicycle rides near Putney Vermont
Tour of the Valleys A 60 mile loop Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course River Road/Route 5 Loop 13 miles Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course Hickory Ridge/Black Locust/Brook Road Loop 12 miles Route at RideWithGPS… Continue reading Four bicycle rides near Putney Vermont
Middlebury-Burlington VT loop
This ride starts on Main St. in downtown Middlebury Vermont and heads north to Burlington along the edge of the Green Mountains before looping back closer to Lake Champlain on the return. Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course Burlington to Middlebury The ride below follows… Continue reading Middlebury-Burlington VT loop



















