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The Diabolical Datskos (Dubiously) Delightful Ride
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NOTE: This Ride
Description and its corresponding Route Sheet may not have been checked for
accuracy by the www.ctbikeroutes.org
team
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Total Distance: 43.8 miles Elevation Gain: 3,990 feet
Degree
of Difficulty Index: 3,990 ft / 43.8 mi = 91.10 ft/mi Terrain:
Very hilly
Killer
Hills: Ray Hill Rd, Joshuatown Rd, Mt. Archer Rd
Geographical
Region: South Central Connecticut
City/Town:
Chester
Starting
Location: CPL, Route 9 exit 9 (Rt. 148), Chester
Ride
Description: Very hilly, but scenic ride with a double crossing
over the Connecticut River in East Haddam via the swing bridge. Three steep
climbs with a lot of other hills thrown in for your riding enjoyment.
Possible lunch at Gillette Castle. Bring plenty of water and energy. This
is far and away the most challenging ride on the website. Don't attempt it
unless you are in top condition.
Facilities
and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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6.4
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Goodspeed
Opera House
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24.0
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Small
Grocery Store for snacks and drinks. Nice bench outside
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27.0
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Gillette Castle
restrooms and possible snack bar. Nice scenery
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31.6
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Goodspeed
Opera House again
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Ride submitted by: John Datsko (3/12/06)
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