General:
All rides are show and go. No advance sign-up necessary.
Pace: Easy (set by slowest rider), with frequent rest stops.
Helmets are required.
All rides depart from the departure area on Castleton State College Campus.
Monday, July 20, 2009:
Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail (Castleton to Poultney)
Distance: 19.6 miles round trip
Terrain: Flat with a ballast surface
Details: Spring 2008 issue of Vermont Life, page 43
Tuesday, July 21, 2009:
Fairhaven/Lake Bomoseen/Glen Lake
Distance: 17.6 miles
Terrain: Rolling hills, paved
Bring along lunch for stop and swim at Lake Bomoseen State Park
Details: Ride #9 in Short Bike Rides Vermont by Sandy Duling
Wednesday, July 22, 2009:
Castleton/Hubbardton (The battlefield loop)
Distance: 20.9 miles
Terrain: Hilly, paved
Bring along lunch for stop and tour of Hubbardton Battlefield
Details: Ride #8 in Short Bike Rides Vermont by Sandy Duling
Thursday, July 23, 2009:
Fairhaven/West Haven (Vermont to New York loop)
Distance: 24.3 miles
Terrain: Rolling hills, paved
Bring along lunch.
Details: Ride #10 in Short Bike Rides Vermont by Sandy Duling
Information on additional rides and longer rides will be available.