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Biking in Vermont

If you've never ridden in Vermont it's timeroad has been graded it can be like riding on
you did! Vermont has some of the nicest roadsmarbles. It will take twice the energy to get
and trails for biking that you will find. Ofto where you are going. Dirt roads can also
course as some say "Vermont ain't flat" andbe very dusty leaving you in a cloud of dust
if you bike here you quickly see what theyeach time a car passes by. Now that I've made
mean. There are some flatter roads and trailsdirt roads sound so appealing lets look at
in the Champlain Valley but you will oftensome of their finer points. They really can
have a head wind to deal with in exchange forbe great roads to ride. You'll typically find
the lack of hills. Most of the hills reallyeven less traffic on them and they can take
aren't that bad and with many bikes havingyou to some beautiful locations that you just
triple chain rings you can gear down enoughwon't see by sticking to the pavement.
to make the climbs manageable. As a rewardTraveling on secondary dirt roads just gives
for conquering a hill you'll see fantasticyou a feeling of a slower pace and a step
views and experience the fun of coasting backback in time. A cross style bike will make
down;  "what  goes  up  must  come  down!"these rides more enjoyable since they have
wider tires than a road bike to absorb the
For road biking there isn't much that beatsbumps; yet narrow enough to lower the rolling
the northeast corner of Vermont. Theresistance.
population is low and so is the traffic. If
you are able to ride during the week ratherVermont truly is a paradise for mountain
than weekends you may only see a car or twobiking. There are many single track trails
over the course of your ride. Even on thethrough out the state and miles of old forth
weekends the traffic is pretty low on most ofclass roads and jeep trails. In Vermont we
these roads and when I say "low traffic" thathave a road classification of forth class
is from the perspective of someone who liveswhich is an unimproved road. These are not
on a dead end dirt road. I think the trafficmaintained in the winter and are often little
in Montpelier is heavy. If you hail from themore than trails since they have not been
flat lands (south of Brattleboro) you aremaintained for years. It's not uncommon to
probably used to a much higher level offind the remains of old villages and
traffic. Even with the light traffic keep inhomestead sites on these old roads. Many of
mind that Vermont road laws require thatthem lead to old settlements which were
bicycles ride single file. Please respectabandoned back in the 1920s and have long
this if riding here as it goes a long wayssince collapsed leaving just the stone cellar
toward keeping good relations with theholes as evidence of habitation. If you don't
automobile drivers on our roads. Sharing thewant to see any traffic this is your best
road  goes  both  ways.option. These are still state roads so it is
possible that you might encounter a jeep or
Along with the low traffic in the Northeastfour wheel drive pickup out there but odds
there are wonderful views of woodlands,are you won't see anyone at all. Vermont has
lakes, old farms, and small Vermont villages.a growing number of mountain bike groups
Many of these villages have quaint generalwhich are always working on new single track
stores where you can stop for a break and atrails. Many of these are only know to locals
cold drink while out for your ride. We doso your best bet is to visit the neighborhood
have our share of pot holes and cracks in thebike shop for tips on finding these rides.
roads so it's a good idea to use a durableMuch of the single track is less visible than
tire. I've ridden with narrow racing tiresthe moose and deer herd paths so they can be
but had problems with pinch flats fromvery hard to find if you don't know where to
hitting some of these pot holes. Be sure youlook. Use common sense when riding these
have  a  patch  kit  just  in  case.trails, do not skid and stay off the trails
when they are wet or muddy. This causes
If dirt roads are your thing Vermont is theerosion and animosity toward mountain bikers
place for you! At times these roads canas  a  group.  Please  respect  the  land.
actually be smoother than the paved roads.
The conditions do vary however depending onVermont has it all. Great low traffic paved
how much rain we've had and how long it hasroads; miles or dirt back roads; and a wide
been since the road was last graded. Mostvariety of off road options. Make some time
towns use a grader many times a summer toto visit this season and see what Vermont has
remove washboards from the dirt roads. If youto offer!
happen to be out for a ride the day after the



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