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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 Lebanon Plainfield route is a 27.8-mile cycling route with an elevation gain of 2,348 feet, offering a moderately challenging ride through the scenic areas around Lebanon and Plainfield, New Hampshire.

Key Segments:

• Fresh Eggs Bump Half: A short 0.22-mile climb with a 75-foot elevation gain, averaging a 6.4% grade.

• Plainfield Climb on 120 S: A 1.42-mile ascent with a 325-foot elevation gain, averaging a 4.3% grade.