The Prouty™ began in 1982 when four Cancer Center nurses, inspired by the courage of their patient, Audrey Prouty, committed to cycling 100 miles through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The annual 2-day Prouty Ultimate is an unparalleled ride experience: two days of scenic and fully supported riding through the beautiful New England countryside,… Continue reading Prouty Century, Hanover NH, July 11, 2026
The ALS Therapy Development Institute’s annual Tri-State Trek, a RIDE TO END ALS The Tri-State Trek, a dynamic weekend biking event dedicated to advancing ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI). Get ready for an extraordinary experience, with picturesque routes weaving through the stunning landscapes of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Your participation… Continue reading Tri-State Trek, Durham, NH, June 27-28, 2026
The unpaved 28-mile Rockingham Recreational Trail follows the former Portsmouth Branch of the Boston and Maine Railroad. The western end of the trail begins behind the Rite-Aid on Mammoth Rd. and continues along the shore of Massabesic Lake to Newfields.
White Mountains to the Sea, August 20-25, 2017 This tour combines two days of riding in the White Mountains - with some serious climbing but also grand vistas, two days of easier riding in southwest Maine, and a free day in the great and lively city of Portland - with three day-ride options for those who… Continue reading White Mountains to the Sea
A North Shore Cyclists ride from Amesbury MA to Chester NH on mostly wooded roads past farms and through quaint historic towns. The short route goes to Newton and Plaistow, but not Chester. Start: Amesbury Elementary School DOWNLOAD AND PRINT "WHERE'S CHESTER?" LONG ROUTE PDF CUE SHEET DOWNLOAD AND PRINT "WHERE'S CHESTER?" SHORT ROUTE PDF CUE SHEET 27 mile route Route at… Continue reading Where’s Chester?
This requested tour was designed to start in Northampton Massachusetts and ended in Rockland Maine. Other persons using these routes will need to find alternative overnight locations.The route takes a mix of local roads and highways to Westford and Newburyport MA, then follows generally follows the New Hampshire and Maine coast to Rockland. Roads are selected to optimize… Continue reading Northampton MA to Rockland ME
What to expect: The rides go through the scenic farm country of southern New Hampshire. The terrain is rolling hills with old barns, scenic vistas, and lots of quiet roads. All the loops go by historic Kingston NH common, picturesque Newfields, Great Bay, Newmarket, and the lively college town of Durham. This ride is marked… Continue reading Exeter to Great Bay
Newburyport to Exeter This is a Charles River Wheelmen (CRW) ride Start: Nock Middle School, 70 Low Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 (map) Description: From beautiful Newburyport, we'll wind through some lovely back roads into Southern New Hampshire. Both rides will follow stretches of quiet roads along the Merrimack River with the longer ride heading as far… Continue reading Newburyport to Exeter
Most of the roads on this ride are excellent. Route 302 had some traffic but the other roads have very little. I went long stretches at times with seeing no cars. The Kinsman Notch section has a 13% grade going up, and 9% going down. Route 117 (Sugar Hill Road) is quiet and picturesque.There's a fairly significant climb on… Continue reading Lincoln-Franconia Notch ride
Cycling Trails in New Hampshire Musquash, Londonderry, 750 acres Nashua Heritage Rail Trail 1.3 Miles Northwood Meadows State Park Northwood, 5.5 miles Odiorne State Park Rye Pawtuckaway State Park Raymond/Nottingham 15 miles Pilsbury State Park , Washington 51-mile trail Pisgah State Park Chesterfield, Hinsdale, Winchester 13,500 acre state park Rockingham Recreational Trail Manchester, 18… Continue reading Cycling Trails in New Hampshire
Most of the roads on this ride are excellent. Route 302 had some traffic but the other roads have very little. I went long stretches at times with seeing no cars. The Kinsman Notch section has a 13% grade going up, and 9% going down. Route 117 (Sugar Hill Road) is quiet and picturesque.There's a fairly significant climb on… Continue reading Sugar Hill, Franconia Notch ride
Start: Cushing Park, Newburyport map to start Directions: From Route 95, take Exit 57 for Route 113 East. Go for 2 miles and take a left onto Kent Street. Parking lot is 2 blocks on right. From Route 1 go onto Merrimac Street (at the Newburyport end of the bridge over the Merrimack). Go 1/4 mile west towards… Continue reading NSC Let’s Go Coastal from Newburyport, MA
Start: Town of Hampton, NH municipal parking lot. Hampton is on Rt. 1, about 10 miles north of Newburyport. (This is not Hampton Beach, which is on Rt. 1A). Map to start Directions: Take Rt. 1 North to Hampton NH. Turn right on Rt. 27, High Street. The large (free) parking lot will be immediately… Continue reading NSC New Hampshire Coast from Hampton, NH
Bear Brook State Park, Allenstown NH, map to park . 10,000 acre park with varied terrain. Bear Brook Trails Map Franconia Notch State Park (Franconia Notch Bike Path) map to park features Flume Gorge, The Old Main of the Mountain Profile, Profile Lake, Boise Rock, The Basin, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, and Echo Lake.… Continue reading New Hampshire state parks bicycle trails
This tour averages approximately 90 miles per day, starting from Newport Vermont. The ride heads east on the first day to New Hampshire with the option to ride south and back north along the Connecticut river. The second day continues north through New Hampshire wilderness over the border to Lac Megantic in Quebec. The third… Continue reading Vermont – New Hampshire – Eastern Townships 4 Day Cycling Tour
This is a ride that heads northwest from Amesbury MA on rural roads through some of New Hampshire's smaller communities. The longest version enjoys some nice climbs around Mount Pawtuckaway. Thanks to DG Cycles in Epping for the inspiration-- I borrowed sections from a couple of their shop rides. Start: Amesbury Elementary School, South Hampton… Continue reading Amesbury Pawtuckaway Getaway
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
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
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
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
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