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.
Rt 5/Academy/Union Village Location Huntley Meadows, Norwich Town Norwich Map Strava Description 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.
Union Village/Academy/Latham/5 Location Huntley Meadows, Norwich Town Norwich Map Strava Description 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).
Shaker/Ibey/Potato Location Drummond Custom Cycles, Enfield Town Enfield Map Strava Description This is a 22.88-mile cycling route with an elevation gain of 1,599 feet. Route Segments: 1. Bridge to Bump Sprint: 0.38 miles with a 23-foot elevation gain (1.1% average grade). 2. Shaker Gravel North: 2.15 miles with a 52-foot elevation gain (0.3% average grade). 3. Shaker Flats to Crystal Intersection: 1.74 miles with a 56-foot elevation loss (-0.6% average grade). 4. Ibey Grind: 1.97 miles with a 213-foot elevation gain (1.7% average grade). 5. Grafton Pond - Potato Dirt: 3.21 miles with a 410-foot elevation gain (2.4% average grade).
Quechee/West Hartford Location Huntley Meadows, Norwich Town Norwich Map Strava Description 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.