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KITTYONFYRE t1_jdxj1be wrote

This looks like an awesome ride. Any idea what the elevation change is over the whole thing? I did a century last summer and it absolutely kicked my ass, tbf I had a 20mph headwind the entire damn time haha but I'd love to give another shot at one.

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fergal-dude OP t1_jdxptd1 wrote

I’m not rightly sure, but it’s a hell of a lot less than ANY other Vermont century you could try! Being on the rail trail guarantees small changes in elevation and it follows rivers for most of the way. Also, pretty protected from the wind. I just tried to build the route on Strava on my iPad and it wouldn’t let me as the trail likely isn’t a viable path in the program yet, but I’ll take another whack at it on my computer later tonight.

The ideas was for a solstice century, leave early evening and ride into the sunset, then drag our asses home slowly the next day along the same century. Due to to many snow days and an ill timed work trip, we’ve had to move it a week. I’d love to see it grow as a celebration of the trail and the beginning of summer/solstice. Be like, hey everyone, show up at either end trailhead and ride the length of the trail on the solstice and meet other like minded folks :)

But first we have to take the first step and ride the sucker end to end!

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KITTYONFYRE t1_jdxrmcu wrote

Sounds fun. Good point that the rails are gonna be minimal elecation by design. Adds a bit of difficulty given that it's gravel and not road, but I'll trade that over having cars any day of the week! Good luck!

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bonanzapineapple t1_jdxsnjh wrote

Yeah, might not be the lowest possible bike route in the state, but is definitely the longest flat distance, currently car free but open to the public, trail in the state!

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