Bicycle Tour of the St. John River Valley

St, John River Valley bicycle ride

  The Grand Tour of the St. John River Valley starts in Fort Kent Maine, taking you to Grand Isle and around Long Lake to Sinclair. See potatoes, panoramic views of the St. John River and Long Lake, and quaint French villages. Distance options are 25, 50, 62 and 100 milesStart: Northern Maine Medical Center, Fort… Continue reading Bicycle Tour of the St. John River Valley

Madison CT Sea Breeze Ride

Madison CT sea breeze ride

This ride is provided by Connecticut Bike Routes and is a SCCC (Southern Connecticut Cycling Club) ride Distance: 61.8 miles Elevation Gain: 3222 feet Start:   Madison CT, Polson Middle School Description: Ride Description: This 100 K ride passes through several upscale residential areas in Madison en route to and from rural sections of Killingworth,… Continue reading Madison CT Sea Breeze Ride

New Paltz – Kingston NY cycling loop

New Paltz - Kingston bicycle ride

This ride is featured on Ken and Phoebe Roberts' Cycling in the Hudson Valley site. Download the Cue Sheet Start: Main St. at the New Paltz - Minnewaska Bridge and the intersection with the Walkill Valley Rail Trail. Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Goffstown Rail Trail

Goffstown Rail Trail

The 5.5 mile Goffstown Rail Trail follows the former Boston & Maine railroad right of way from the Piscataquog River near the Main Street bridge in Goffstown, New Hampshire to the Manchester city line near in Pinardville. Running parallel to Mast Road and the Piscataquog River, eventually the Goffstown trail will connect to Manchester's Piscataquog… Continue reading Goffstown Rail Trail

Farmington ride to West Simsbury

Farmington to Simsbury bicycle ride

Submitter: Pete Salomone Description: Farmington - Collinsville - West Simsbury - Avon - Farmington. Mostly gradual hills out and one fast downhill starting a mostly downhill return. 31.5mi with 1712 ft of climbing . View a nearby ride at CTBike Routes along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Start: Tunxis Mead Athletic Fields Route at RideWithGPS View and print… Continue reading Farmington ride to West Simsbury

Sandy Brook Ride

Sandy Brook bicycle ride

Pete Salomone suggested this as one of the best cycling loops in northwestern Connecticut. The ride originates in Pleasant Valley near Winsted CT, at Peoples StateForest.  It start out along the river for a short distance, then continues across the Massachusetts state line to Sandisfield State Forest. There are 2900 ft. of climb over 45… Continue reading Sandy Brook Ride

Amherst Mass Bike Pike Tour

Amherst to Warren bicycle ride

The Mass Bike Pike Tour is a 4-day, supported bicycle tour across Massachusetts, with daily route options of 30–65 miles. Proceeds benefit MassBike. Each year offers a different tour. This tour started from Amherst, MA. Day 1: Amherst to Warren Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course… Continue reading Amherst Mass Bike Pike Tour

Pioneer Valley-Berkshire Century

Pioneer Valley Century bicycle ride

This is the Northampton (MA) cycling Club 2009 century from Look Park in Northampton MA.  The ride visits the hilltowns of the Berkshires, including Peru, Hinsdale, Cummington, Worthington, Ashfield, Shelburne Falls and Conway, with almost 8000 ft of climb over 99 miles of great country clubs. Start: Look Park, Northampton, MA View the route map… Continue reading Pioneer Valley-Berkshire Century

Newton MA fitness ride

Newton MA bicycle ride

This is a Charles River Wheelmen weekly ride from Newton MA, with multiple distance options. Scenic rolling roads through Needham, Dover, Sherborn, and Medfield MA . Start: Nahanton Park, Newton MA. View all routes at Ride With GPS:    62 Miles  50 Miles   42 Miles  28 miles 62 mile version Route at RideWithGPS View and… Continue reading Newton MA fitness ride

Tour of the Pioneer Valley

Pioneer Valley bicycle ride

The Northampton MA cycling Club hosts the annual Tour of the Valley, Description:  Several mileage options, including a century ride. Beautiful foliage, dairy farms, and quaint villages in their classic New England splendor. All routes include scenic rolling hills of the beautiful Pioneer Valley. Start:   Look Park, Northampton, MA Route at RideWithGPS View and… Continue reading Tour of the Pioneer Valley

Paxton Around the Mountain

Paxton bicycle ride

Around the Mountain is a 53 mile Seven Hills Wheelmen ride from Paxton MA, (53 miles), starting at the Paxton Center School on Route 31. (map to start).   Cue Sheet   Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Rutland Major Taylor Ride

Rutland Major Taylor bicycle ride

Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor known as "Major Taylor won the world 1 mile track cycling championship in 1899, and was the first African Amerian to become a world champion in athletic competitions. Worcester, Massachusett named a central thoroughfare the Major Taylor Boulevard in his memory. The Seven Hills Wheelmen annually hod a Major Taylor Century… Continue reading Rutland Major Taylor Ride

Whitinsville Major Taylor Ride

Whittinsville bicycle ride

Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor known as "Major Taylor won the world 1 mile track cycling championship in 1899, and was the first African Amerian to become a world champion in athletic competitions.  The Seven Hills Wheelmen annually hold a Major Taylor Century ride.The 2004 and 2010 route started at the Whitin Community Center, 60 Main… Continue reading Whitinsville Major Taylor Ride

Rutland Nine-Town Ride

Rutland bicycle ride

This 45-mile Seven Hills Wheelmen ride starts at the Long pond boat ramp, intersection of  Routes 122 & 122A in  Rutland MA. The hilly cycling loop passes through Rutland, Oakham, New Braintree, the Brookfields, Spencer and Sturbridge.  Route at RideWithGPSView and print cue sheet View and print map & cue sheetGPX fileTCX Course ;

Concord-Boxborough loop

Concord - Boxborough ride

A Charles River Wheelmen ride Description: This ride is on mostly scenic rural roads. Starting in Concord, it makes a loop through Sudbury, Hudson, Stow, Boxborough, Littleton and Acton, Westford and Carlisle. The terrain is moderate with one notable but short climb. Start: Concord Carlisle High School Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet… Continue reading Concord-Boxborough loop

Lexington-Groton ride

Lexington - Groton ride

A Charles River Wheelmen Ride Description: This 66 mile early spring ride is a chance to experience the amazing G-forces of Lost Lake Road in Groton, along with lots of rolling hills and quiet country roads. Start: Lexington Green in Lexington Center. 1903 Mass Ave, Lexington (map)  Long/66 mile Short/33 mile Route at RideWithGPS View… Continue reading Lexington-Groton ride

Sudbury-Boxborough Ride

Sudbury - Boxborough ride

A Charles River Wheelmen ride Description: Early season ride through quiet, scenic, well-loved roads. The short ride goes through Sudbury, Hudson, Stow, and Acton. The long ride adds Bolton, and the hills of Harvard and Littleton. Start: Fairbank Senior Center parking lot, 40 Fairbank Rd, Sudbury (map) Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet… Continue reading Sudbury-Boxborough Ride

Dover-Holliston ride

Dover - Holliston ride

This is the CRW bicycle ride "In Search of Llamas" Start: Chickering School baseball field (across from Caryl Park/Noanet Woodlands Reservation) on Dedham Street in Dover, MA.  (map to start) Description: Local roads from Dedham to Holliston and Sherborn MA. Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX… Continue reading Dover-Holliston ride

Weston-Wayland-Sudbury ride

Weston - Wayland ride

A Charles River Wheelmen Ride Description: Ride country roads of Weston, Lincoln, Chelmsford, and Sudbury. The ride crosses the Sudbury River, and there is a delightful stretch along the Cambridge Reservoir. The 31 mile ride extends further into Wayland and Weston. The 45 ventures into Sudbury. Start: Weston  MA Town Hall, just north of the… Continue reading Weston-Wayland-Sudbury ride

Wellesley-Sharon ride

Wellesley cycling

This is a Charles River Wheelmen ride Description: Rides head south through the neighboring towns on quiet roads. Start: Wellesley High School. 39 Paine St, Wellesley (map) Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course