Each fall, North Shore NEMBA hosts the annual Wicked Ride of the East at Harold Parker State Forest in Andover MA. Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Andover Wicked Ride of the East
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Farmington River and Canals Trails
The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (FCHT) is a partially paved trail running from from New Haven CT north into Massachusetts. Historic buildings, canal locks, the remains of canal aqueducts and other landmarks are evident as the trail meanders along abandoned rail corridors and canal tow paths. The Farmington River Trail (FRT) is an 18-mile loop… Continue reading Farmington River and Canals Trails
Harlem Valley Rail Trail
The Harlem Valley Rail Trail is currently two sections totaling 15 paved miles through rural Dutchess and Columbia County. the currently built section of a proposed 46-mile rail trail in the Harlem Valley and Taconic Hills of eastern New York. You may connect the two sections by using NY Rt. 22 or local roads closer… Continue reading Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Nashua River Rail Trail
The Nashua River Rail Trail follows the former Hollis branch of the Boston and Maine Corp. railroad for 11 miles through the towns of Ayer, Groton, Pepperell and Dunstable, with a 10-foot wide paved surface for the entire length. The trail travels along a varied and scenic landscape, and no motorized vehicles are allowed. The… Continue reading Nashua River Rail Trail
Twin Lakes bicycle ride, Berkshires
This ride heads south from the Windflower Inn on Rt. 23 near Great Barrington MA on a nice flat road to Sheffield Make sure to stop here to view the oldest covered bridge in Massachusetts (Rebuilt and restored during the 1990's). Continuing south, we ride through very remote farm country to the Twin Lakes that… Continue reading Twin Lakes bicycle ride, Berkshires
Central Adirondack Trail
The 153-mile Central Adirondack Trail begins above the Hudson River in Glens Falls and travels north to the shore of Lake George, then reaches its northern arc as it passes through Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake, then heads south to Rome NY. Downloads: Garmin Training Center (.tcx) GPX Track (.gpx) Google Earth (.kml) View… Continue reading Central Adirondack Trail
Rockland south coastal ride
This Charles River Wheelmen ride is along shady, quiet roads offering great vistas of the Massachusetts shore shore coastline. The club offers this ride every week, weather permitting. The 39-mile loop includes Rockland, Hingham, Norwell, Scituate, and Cohasset The 52-mile ride adds a loop to Pemberton Point in Hull with a view of Boston Harbor… Continue reading Rockland south coastal ride
Tour de Farm, Easton NY
Third Annual Tour de Farm Bike-a-thon, fun, healthy and educational bike ride highlighting the scenic landscapes of the upper Hudson River Valley. Riders can choose between a 15 and a 35 mile route. Each route tours the farmland and historic sites within the "view shed" of Saratoga National Historical Park, Sunday, July 29, 2012. The… Continue reading Tour de Farm, Easton NY
Saratoga Springs – Sacandaga Lake Loop
A scenic Saratoga Cycling Club 85 mile ride from Saratoga Springs NY to Great Sacandaga Lake. Rolling with a few moderate hills. Downloads: Garmin Training Center (.tcx) GPX Track (.gpx) Google Earth (.kml) Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Tiverton RI Half Century
NARRAGANSETT BAY WHEELMEN TIVERTON FIFTY Start: Tiverton Middle School, Quintal Dr, Tiverton (map to start) Description: "A favorite club ride. Ride past salt ponds and Sakonnet Vineyards (for great water view, do the optional loop to Sakonnet Point). Little Compton is a traditional New England village, with its white church. In the burial ground lies… Continue reading Tiverton RI Half Century
Raynham MA Cranberry Metric Century Ride
NARRAGANSETT BAY WHEELMEN #81CRANBERRY METRIC 17-35-62 miles Start: Staples Plaza, junction Routes 44 and 24, Raynham, MA Description: Easy ride on country roads along ponds and cranberry bogs. The 35 miler travels to Lakeville and over the causeway between Assawompsett and Quittacus Ponds. The 62 miler continues through Rochester to Mattapoisett and Marion harbors, rejoining… Continue reading Raynham MA Cranberry Metric Century Ride
Bethlehem and three berries
Ride Description from CTBikeRoutes: This scenic ride is over mostly rolling terrain with two steeply hilly sectionsone as you climb up to Bethlehem (~ 9.0 mi. to 12.8 mi.) and the other towards the end of the ride as you depart Southbury (29.2 mi.) and go up and over a ridge to the CPL (32.1… Continue reading Bethlehem and three berries
Topsmead – Bantam Lake Ride
Description from CTBikeRoutes: This ride visits the towns of Litchfield and Morris and tours Topsmead State Forest and Bantam Lake in a rather hilly, but exceptionally beautiful part of the state. Points of interest that can be visited are the Haight Vineyard, the White Memorial Foundation and the Lourdes in Litchfield catholic shrine. Start: Rt.… Continue reading Topsmead – Bantam Lake Ride
Bethlehem Double Loop
Description from CTBikeRoutes: Known as the Bucolic Bethlehem ride, it is at times a hilly ride by orchards, farms, fields, and forests. Ride through White Memorial Foundation and along Bantam Lake. The route forms a rough figure 8. Doing only the first half of the 8 is a ride of 13.6 miles. Doing only the second… Continue reading Bethlehem Double Loop
Salisbury Housatonic Climber
Description from CTBikeRoutes: This ride is known as Lullaby on Music Mountain and is a deviation of the "Scintillating Salisbury" ride.It takes a different (and exceptionally hilly) mid-ride route to Music Mountain, and then over the ridge and down to the Covered Bridge crossing the Housatonic River in West Cornwall. This is a strenuous 30-miler.… Continue reading Salisbury Housatonic Climber
Berkshire Byways two state ride
Description from CTBikeRoutes: This is a very scenic ride through the beautiful countryside of the Southern Berkshires, passing by farmlands and forests, and quaint country towns. Download Cue sheet. Start: Stop & Shop, Rt. 44,.Canaan, CT Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Litchfield – Bethlehem ride
Description from CTBikeRoutes: This is a very scenic ride over rolling to hilly terrain through the towns of Litchfield, Morris and Bethlehem, with a possible visit to the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem. There are several short stretches on dirt roads but they are easily navigable on road bikes. This ride has several hilly… Continue reading Litchfield – Bethlehem ride
Hidden Valley – Lake Waramaug Ride
From CTBikeRoutes: The ride passes through rolling and very scenic countryside in the western part of Connecticut and features two loops around Lake Waramaug. Start: Bee Brook roadside parking area on Rt. 47 in Washington Depot;. The park is on the right about one mile from Washington Depot while heading north toward New Preston and… Continue reading Hidden Valley – Lake Waramaug Ride
Salisbury CT 30 mile loop
Description from CTBikeRoutes: This ride features spectacular mountain and valley views, and beautiful river stretches. Follow gentle, rolling paved roads with a few moderate down hills and several moderately difficult climbs. Highlights include Bartholomew's Cobble Nature Preserve, Beckley Furnace, and the Pfizer Limestone Quarry. Start: : Scoville Library, Rt. 44 & Library Street in Salisbury… Continue reading Salisbury CT 30 mile loop
Cordaville MA Four Town Ride
This is the Four Burro Charles River Wheelmen bicycle ride Start: George Mooney park, Cordaville, MA. (map to start) Description: Visits small towns between Worcester and Framingham MA on either side of I-495. 48 miles Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Cycling New England 