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Moderate

A workout but not too challenging.

Old Lyme - Rennie - Dogford

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.

Academy/Tucker

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.

Moose/Jones/Shaker Blvd

Description

The Moose/Jones/Shaker Blvd route is a 20.8-mile cycling course with an elevation gain of 1,722 feet, designed by Derek M on May 17, 2023.

Route Highlights:

Shaker Bridge to Rail Trail Bridge: A gentle 0.82-mile segment with a minimal elevation change of 7 feet at a 0.1% grade.

Moose Mt. Rd.: A 2.19-mile climb gaining 394 feet at a 3.4% grade.

Down Moose Mt. Rd.: A 1.74-mile descent dropping 210 feet at a -1.2% grade.

Shaker/Ibey/Potato

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).