North Catskill half-century bicycle ride

North Catskill Margaretville bicycle ride

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

Ashoken Reservoir Ride

Ashoken Reservoir bicycle 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

New Paltz Ashoken bicycle ride

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

Huntington Hunger Ride

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

Washington and Old Dominion Trail

Purcellville bicycle ride

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

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

Windsor CT bicycle ride

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

East Bay RI Trail

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

Blackstone Valley bicycle ride

Start: Stop and Shop,  290 Turnpike Rd, Westborough MA Description: This is a hilly, 38 mile Charles River Wheelmen ride from Westborough MA& (just east of Worcester) through Upton, Northbridge, and Grafton. Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

New Hampshire’s Northern Rail Trail

Northern Rail trail bicycle ride

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

AMC Peterborough NH Hill Ride

Peterborough Bicycle 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

Catskill Mountain Classic bicycle ride

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

Catskill bicycle 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

Burlinvton VT to Plattsburgh NY bike ride

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

Westfield - Westhampton MA bicycle ride

From CTBikeRoutes This is a nice ride through the Hamptons (East, West and South) in the Pioneer Valley. Start: Southampton Road Elementary School, Route 10 & 202 in Westfield, Massachusetts. Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Four bicycle rides near Putney Vermont

Putney short bicycle ride

  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

Middlebury to Burlington ride

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