UVWCC

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.

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).

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).

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.