Road

Ah, the Rt 5/Academy/Union Village ride—a 21.85-mile escapade with 1,583 feet of elevation gain, crafted by the illustrious Derek M on April 2, 2023.  Strap in, dear cyclist, for a journey that promises both sweat and scenery!

The Grand Tour:

1. Church on Time: Kick off with a 0.39-mile descent, dropping 72 feet at a gentle -3.4% grade. Consider it your warm-up slide into the adventure.

This is a 24.8-mile cycling route with an elevation gain of 1,709 feet.

Notable Segments:

1. Norwich Hills: 1.37 miles with a 367-foot elevation gain (4.8% average grade).

2. Willey Hill to Top of Union Village: 1.27 miles with a 361-foot elevation gain (5.4% average grade).

3. The Real Academy: 2.30 miles with a 512-foot elevation gain (4.2% average grade).

4. Bridge to Buzzell: 0.22 miles with a 115-foot elevation gain (9.4% average grade).

The Quechee/West Hartford Cycling Route is a 28.31-mile loop with an elevation gain of 2,244 feet, offering a scenic and moderately challenging ride through Vermont’s picturesque landscapes.

Key Segments:

• King Arthur Hill to Barrister: A 1.16-mile segment with an 85-foot elevation gain, averaging a 1.3% grade.

• Norwich to Wilder: This 1.74-mile stretch features a 92-foot elevation gain with a gentle 0.4% average grade.

Mostly flat, with gradual climbs and rolling hills. Gravel, and bumpy road surfaces on River Rd. Steeper climbs include Mount Mackenzie on River Rd and Chieftain Hill on Rt. 10.

This route is a 27.4-mile cycling route with an elevation gain of 1,809 feet.

Route Segments:

1. Crystal Lake up to Bog: 1.35 miles with a 184-foot elevation gain (2.6% average grade).

2. Bog Road 4A to Bear: 2.68 miles with a 23-foot elevation gain (0.1% average grade).

3. Bog to 114: 2.07 miles with a 148-foot elevation gain (1.4% average grade).

4. Climbing Eastside of Kolelemook: 1.09 miles with a 121-foot elevation gain (2.0% average grade).