Road Bike Routes

Lyme is located in a region known for its scenic beauty, many lightly traveled roads and varied terrain. Come and experience great cycling while you help support the Lyme Land Trust protect all that makes Lyme so ideal for recreation.

Road Bike Options – Select the one that is best for you:

Color coded wrist bands are provided at check-in and correspond to the colored direction arrows on the pavement designating the route for each ride. Additionally, the wrist band entitles the rider to a free picnic lunch following the ride.

The Challenge–59 miles – The name says it all.   Click on the links for a detailed Challenge Ride Cue Sheet  and map.  To download a .GPX file for your GPS device click here.

Follow red arrows. Ride departs at 8:00am.

The Classic – 26 miles – Shorter than The Challenge but still challenging. Click on the links for a detailed Classic Ride Cue Sheet and map.  To download a .GPX file for your GPS device click here.

Follow blue arrows. Ride departs at 9:15 am.

The Valley35 – 35 miles – Valley rides are less hilly than the Classic. The Valley35 is a longer version of the Valley26 with 9 added miles in a northern loop. Click on the link for a detailed Valley35 Ride Cue Sheet and Valley 26 and 35 Map. To download a .GPX file for your GPS device click here.

Follow green arrows. Ride departs at 8:45 am.

The Valley26 – 26 miles – A scenic fun ride.  Valley26 Cue Sheet and Valley 26 and 35 Map.

To download a .GPX file for your GPS device click Valley GPX.

Follow green arrows. Ride departs at 9:30 am.

The Family – 8 miles – Popular with seniors and ideal for families riding with children. Click the link for a detailed Family Ride Cue Sheet  and Family Ride Map.

Follow purple arrows. Ride departs at 10:15 am.