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Northbound to Lyman's Orchards
Total Distance: 41.8 miles Elevation
Gain: 2423 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 2423 ft / 41.8 mi = 57.97 ft/mi Terrain: Hilly
Killer Hills: Several; great hill climbing ride
Geographical Region:
South Central Connecticut
City/Town:
Meriden
Starting Location:
I-91 Exit 16 CPL on Bee Street in Meriden. From I-91 north, use Exit
16 (East Main Street); from I-91 south, use Exit 17 (East Main Street); from
Rt. 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway) north, use Exit 67 (East Main Street); from
Route 66 west @ Middlefield/Meriden town line where I-691 starts, exit left
onto East Main Street and follow for about one mile to Bee Street
intersection. Bee Street is at
Mobil station opposite the I-91 northbound entrance/exit ramps. The commuter lot is about 1 mile
north on Bee Street.
Ride Description:
This rather hilly ride travels through the back roads of eastern
Meriden, Middletown, Middlefield, East Berlin, Cromwell, Durham and
Wallingford. While the hills will
make you gasp, you will find the scenery en route makes your effort
worthwhile. The suggested lunch
stop is at the Lyman Orchards farm store in Middlefield.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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12.5
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Deli,
small market
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13.5
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Aetna's
Middletown facility
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16.8
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Connecticut
Department of Public Safety (State Police) on right
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21.3
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Middlefield:
convenience store with deli on left
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22.9
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Lyman
Orchards farm store; suggested lunch stop; bathrooms, water, food (views)
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25.9
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Durham
Green; Town Hall, Library, Post office
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Note: While there aren't many Points
of Interest noted
above, you will find the scenery during the ride to be far from boring. The
several hilly sections on the route will keep your mind focused. All in
all, this is an enjoyable ride.
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