Old Lyme - Rennie - Dogford Location Garipay Field, Hanover Town Hanover Map RideWithGPS Description Notable Segments: • Goose Pond to Hanover Center: A 2.70-mile segment featuring a steady climb with a 443-foot elevation gain at a 3.1% average grade, perfect for building climbing strength. • Dogford Warm-up: A short 0.25-mile ascent gaining 72 feet at a 5.0% average grade, serving as an excellent warm-up for the more challenging segments ahead. • E Wheelock St Chute: A 0.71-mile descent dropping 364 feet at a -9.7% average grade, providing an exciting and swift conclusion to your ride.
C Adventure Gravel Location Garipay Field, Hanover Town Hanover Map Strava Description Four score and several hills ago, a cyclist set forth upon this noble route, dedicated to the proposition that all roads are not created equal. Lo, the journey begins upon Shoestrap Road, where the weary traveler first tests their mettle. Steep inclines rise before them, much like the trials of our great republic—unyielding, demanding, yet surmountable with courage and perseverance. Onward they ride to Rennie Rise, where the ascent challenges both body and spirit.
Hanover Lyme Flats Location Garipay Field, Hanover Town Hanover Map Strava Summary Mostly flat, with gravel sections on River Rd. Climbs include Mount Mackenzie on River Rd. and Chieftain Hill on Rt. 10. Be cautious turning left from Rt. 10 onto North Thetford due to a blocked sightline.
Academy/Tucker Location Huntley Meadows, Norwich Town Norwich Map Strava Description The Academy/Tucker cycling route, a 24.5-mile journey with an elevation gain of 2,018 feet. Route Highlights: • Challenging Climbs: Test your climbing abilities with segments like “Norwich Hills,” a 1.37-mile ascent with a 367-foot elevation gain at a 4.8% average grade, and “Tucker Hill,” a 0.71-mile climb gaining 266 feet at a 7.0% average grade.