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"Ride For The Ages"
– 100k
Total Distance: 62.5 miles Elevation
Gain: 3214 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 3214 ft / 62.5 mi = 51.42 ft/mi Terrain: Rolling to hilly
Killer Hills: Several hilly sections
Geographical Region:
Southeast Connecticut
City/Town: East
Lyme (Niantic)
Starting Location:
Samuel M. Peretz Park (formerly Bridebrook Park), Route 156 in Niantic
(opposite Rocky Neck State Park). Take I-95 Exit 72 to the intersection with
Route 156 at traffic light; turn left and go 0.5 mile to Samuel M. Peretz
Park on the left.
Ride Description:
This challenging metric century ride has an elevation gain of 3214
feet. The ride is over mostly
rolling terrain with a couple of sharp hills en route and should be attempted
only by riders who are in good physical condition. An excellent spot for a lunch break (bring) is Chapman
Falls at Devil's Hopyard State Park.
About 15 miles from the end of the ride, the route passes the Salem
Creamery for those who crave ice cream.
Be forewarned, though, that there are several hilly sections between
the Salem Creamery and the end of the ride.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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0.0
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Samuel
M. Peretz Park
(bathrooms)
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35.8
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Chapman
Falls @ Devil's Hopyard State Park (views); suggested lunch stop
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39.3
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Lake
Hayward (views)
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46.5
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Salem
Creamery (ice cream stop)
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~55.5
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Pattagansett
Lake (views)
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62.5
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Samuel
M. Peretz Park
(bathrooms)
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
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