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Cycling Home
Upper Valley:
Dartmouth College
Thetford, Vermont
Ascutney, Vermont
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DARTMOUTH
COLLEGE
These rides begin and end at Dartmouth College's Maynard Street
Parking Lot, located off Exit 13 of Route 91.
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Academy Road and Lake Fairlee
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This ride passes through a covered bridge, tackles a 2.5 mile hill,
navigates around a lake and parallels both banks of the Connecticut
River. It is a favorit after work ride.
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Academy Road and River Road
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Same as Academy Road and Lake Fairlee, minus the lake.
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Etna to Goose Pond
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Tour through Downtown Metropolitan Etna, gradual uphill leads to
a great downhill before the ascent of the famous Chieftan Hill.
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Routes 5 and 10
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Up and back down along the river.
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Steven's Road and Ruddsboro
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This ride is all about climbing - gradual incles, a steep mile
long hill with views of Killington and Pico, and a slog back to
Etna. Half a mile on dirt and a short stretch on Route 4 are the
only detractions. For a real workout, try King Hill instead of Stevens.
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Etna and Dogford - The Lollipop
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Another tour through Etna with gradual inclines and a pass by the
last working farm in Hanover.
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Union Village
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Along the river and then lots of great hills, short and steep,
long and steep and a screaming downhill all the way back.
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VERMONT
These rides begin and end at the Park and Ride, located off Exit
14 of Route 91.
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Tunbridge and Chelsea
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5,010
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3h 30m
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Starts on a hill and then adds two more major climbs. As a bonus,
Strafford offers not only scenic horse farms but also one of the
most photographed buildings of the foliage season.
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and Tunbridge |
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6,295
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3h 15m
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One of the toughest hills in the area, 4 miles and a 13% grade
at the top. Passes through South Royalton, home to Vermont Law School
before ascending the second monster - check out the view of the
Green Mountains at the top.
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5,018
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3h 15m
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Some steady uphill until you reach Goose Green and a thrilling
downhill. Finish it off with a tour of Lake Morey.
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Piermont
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Two lakes, a river and no killer hills, but plenty of elevation.
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Lakes Fairlee and Morey
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Tour two wonderful lakes and add a few hills for variety.
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MOREY,
VERMONT
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Grueling
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5400
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5h 30m
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