Backroad Bicycling in Connecticut

Andi Marie Cantele has explored hundreds of miles of back roads in Connecticut to compile this guide to the most scenic, uncrowd- ed, and enjoyable rides the state has to offer. Here you'll find rides for cyclists of all abilities—suitable for both touring and mountain bikes, and on paved and dirt roads. Some tours will challenge riders on hills replete with lung-searing climbs through the state's highest elevations; others take an unhurried spin around lakes or along hidden dirt roads. There are tours that visit Connecticut's earliest Colonial settlements, pass by renowned wineries, and explore woodland trails. This revised and updated new edition contains cycling routes that range in length from 4 to 114 miles. An overview chart provides information on the tours at a glance. Each chapter includes a map and information on mileage, terrain, difficulty, and detailed route descriptions, in addition to an appendix of bicycle shops available along each ride. And throughout the guide Cantele weaves fascinating commentary on the history and cul- ture of this charming and picturesque New England state.