Craftsbury 11-Mile Loop

Craftsbury bicycle ride

This ride is from Cycling the Kingdom by the Northeastern Vermont Development Association. "A perfect introduction to cycling in the Northeast Kingdom featuring all paved roads. Classic inns, country stores, intimate scenes and sweeping panoramas accent the verdant landscape. The mostly level to rolling terrain is interrupted by only one killer hill. But hey, Vermont… Continue reading Craftsbury 11-Mile Loop

Castleton Green Mountain Getaway

Green Mountain Getaway bicycle ride

The Green Mountain Getaway was a two-day National MS Society bicycle ride in Vermont, beginning and ending at Castleton State College. Distance options each day include  40, 75 or 100 miles. Location:  Castleton State College  (map to start) View this ride at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/311387 Route at RideWithGPSView and print cue sheet View and print map & cue… Continue reading Castleton Green Mountain Getaway

Lyndonville Glacial Lakes

Lyndonville bicycle ride

This ride is from Cycling the Kingdom by the Northeastern Vermont Development Association: "Don’t leave the Kingdom without visiting two of its most beautiful glacial lakes — Willoughby and Seymour. The all-paved roads on this ride take in both of them including Island Pond. Stunning scenery. Aromatic evergreens. This is quintessential Northeast Kingdom. Good accommodations… Continue reading Lyndonville Glacial Lakes

Cross-Vermont Trail

Cross-Vermont trail

The Cross Vermont Trail is a 75-mile trail-in-development to span the state of Vermont from South Burlington to Wells River. This is a project of the Cross Vermont Trail Association. For more information go to the Cross Vermont Trail Association's website. Overall Trail Map Section maps: Map 1 Village of Wells River (Connecticut River) to… Continue reading Cross-Vermont Trail

Vermont – New Hampshire – Eastern Townships 4 Day Cycling Tour

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

Monkton climb to Jerusalem

Monkton bicycle ride

Following a long climb, Jerusalem VT is at mile 14.6 on this ride at the intersection of Harlow Drive and Russell Young Road. You'll see several houses, the Jerusalem Corners Country Store, a Chevron station, a bed and breakfast, a few abandoned buildings, a cemetery, and a one-room schoolhouse built in 1874. Start: Monkton General Store… Continue reading Monkton climb to Jerusalem

Burlington-Greenbush Loop

Greenbush VT bicycle ride

Head south from the parking lot at Deerfield Road and Spear Street in Burlington VT through open farm fields and small villages. The route turns west to Lake Champlain before turning north on Greenbush Road. As you approach Shelbourne,you may wish to detour to the eastern shore of Lake Champlain before heading back to the start… Continue reading Burlington-Greenbush Loop

St. Albans Northern Vermont Tour

St. Albans VT bicycle ride

This ride begins at the Bay Park in St. Albans VT and goes north through Swanton and the Missisquoi National Wildlife refuge, continuing through North Hero, Grand Isle, and South Hero before returning to the mainland. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1580459  Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Richmond VT Smugglers Notch

Richmond VT and Smugglers Notch bicycle ride

This 65-mile scenic ride starts at the Park & Ride in Richmond VT and is easiest if ridden clockwise. The start is the Richmond Park & Ride on VT Rt. 2. Start out by heading north along the Winooski River on Barber Farm Road. In Jeffersonville, begin a 7-mile, 1,600-foot climb up to Smugglers' Notch,… Continue reading Richmond VT Smugglers Notch

Lyndonville Maples ride

Lyndonville to East Burke bicycle ride

This ride is from Cycling the Kingdom by the Northeastern Vermont Development Association. "The views and vistas along Darling Hill Road — the main event of this ride — are unsurpassed. Century-old sugar maples form a canopy of color during foliage season and a respite from the sun in spring and summer. Perfect for all abilities.… Continue reading Lyndonville Maples ride

Beebe Spur, Up and back

Beebe Plain Newport bicycle ride

This ride is from Cycling the Kingdom by the Northeastern Vermont Development Association. "An out-and-back ride along Vermont’s most scenic rail trail that borders Lake Memphremagog for most of the trail’s 3.8- mile car-free length. Suitable for all abilities. Fat tired bicycles are strongly recommended due to coarse gravel surface." Distance: 11.2 miles roundtrip departing… Continue reading Beebe Spur, Up and back

Westfield Back Roads and Big Falls

Westfield Troy North Troy bicycle ride

This ride is from  Cycling the Kingdom  by the Northeastern Vermont Development Association.  "A combination of lightly traveled paved and unpaved back roads leads you to the best waterfall in the region. A covered bridge and popular swimming hole add to the enjoyment of this ride. Suitable for mountain bikes and hybrids as well as… Continue reading Westfield Back Roads and Big Falls

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

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

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

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

Mad King’s Challenge and Mad River Century

Mad River Warren VT bicycle ride

The Mad King Challenge is a century + 11 mile bicycle ride on the semi-annual Charles River Wheelmen's Velo Vermont weekend tour of the Green Mountains from the White Horse Inn in Warren, VT. The ride heads west over the Green Mountains through four mountain "gaps" (Vermont for mountain passes), beginning with a 6 mile… Continue reading Mad King’s Challenge and Mad River Century

Williamstown – Bennington cycling loop

Williamstown to Bennington bicycle ride

One of my favorite rides from Williamstown MA heads north across the state line to Bennington Vermont. A good starting point is the Public Library in Williamstown. Rt. 7 offers a wide shoulder with a steady easy climb to North Pownal. Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file… Continue reading Williamstown – Bennington cycling loop

Northern Vermont Lakes Bicycle Ride

Northern Lakes VT bicycle ride

This bicycle ride is part of the Tour de Kingdom from Newport, VT. and goes past Lake Seymour, Island Pond, Lake Willoughby and Lake Memphremagog. The roads in this are of Vermont are great for cycling and the landscape is beautiful. The tour organizers offer route options of 25, 50, 80, and 100 miles. Route… Continue reading Northern Vermont Lakes Bicycle Ride