Click the RESPECTIVE (MAP) links below to access the "Ride With GPS" planned route maps. Please note that these routes are subject to change at the time of the event due to unforeseen road closures or other safety concerns.
If you upload a route to your bike computer, check back here a couple of weeks before the ride to make sure they haven't changed.
11 miler - west on trail (MAP) — Ideal for beginning cyclists and families: an easy-going, flat ride; you will ride entirely on the B&O Trail to its west terminus at CR 250E. After turning around at CR 250E (trail terminus), you return via the same route. There is a refreshment stop at the Tilden trailhead about 1/3 and 2/3 of the way through the ride. This trailhead features the sculpture called "Homeward" by artist David Vertacnik.
Speedway 15 miler to Leonard Park (MAP) — Ride east on the new section of B&O Trail to Leonard Park in Speedway where there will be a refreshment stop and restrooms. You will ride through five tunnels, most of which have murals, and see the unique CSX railroad underpass. Be aware that on this section of trail, there are several street crossings where you must be careful about crossing
Speedway 26 mile trail option to Leonard Park - To get more miles but stay on the trail, you can combine the 11 miler to the west and Urban 15 miler to the east giving you a total of 26 miles entirely on trails.
Rural 26 mile option (MAP) — You will ride 5 miles west on the B&O Trail. You will then ride on picturesque country roads to the SAG stop at Maplewood where you can enjoy refreshments and live music on both the outgoing and return trips. You will finish your ride by taking the B&O Trail from the Tilden Trailhead (CR500E) back to Cardinal Elementary where you will enjoy lunch and more live music. As you ride by the Tilden Trailhead, be sure and notice the new sculpture called "Homeward" by artist David Vertacnik.
45 miles (MAP) — This route starts out the same as the 25-miler. After leaving the Maplewood SAG stop, continue west through scenic farmland and a couple of moderate hills to the SAG stop at McCloud Park. Your loop takes you through the town of North Salem for another SAG stop and back to the Maplewood SAG for a 2nd visit. Finally, you enter the B&O Trail at the Tilden Trailhead (CR500E) and return to Cardinal Elementary for lunch and live music. As you ride by the Tilden Trailhead, be sure and notice the new sculpture called "Homeward" by artist David Vertacnik.
62 miles (MAP) — This route starts out the same as the 25 and 45 milers. After leaving the Maplewood SAG stop, continue west through scenic farmland to the SAG stop McCloud Park and then on rolling hills into Putnam County for a SAG stop in Roachdale. Roachdale was the next stop on the B&O Railroad going west from North Salem. Notice the nice train mural on the side of a building as you pass through Roachdale. After leaving Roachdale, you make a brief excursion into Montgomery Co and return to North Salem where you will find another SAG stop followed by a second visit to the Maplewood SAG stop. Finally, you enter the B&O Trail at the Tilden Trailhead (CR500E) and return to Cardinal Elementary for lunch and live music. As you ride by the Tilden Trailhead, be sure and notice the new sculpture called "Homeward" by artist David Vertacnik. No shortage of food with a whopping 5 SAG stops. Don’t spoil your lunch!
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