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Richmond Bridge Closure: Bridge Street

Monday, September 15 2008 - Roads

The Bridge Street bridge in Richmond was closed the first week in September and will remain closed until the State and town officials can find a contractor to make a temporary repairs on the bridge. The bridge had previously been reduce to a single lane of traffic when State engineers found it unsafe...

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Jay Peak Ride

Saturday, August 09 2008 - Roads

If you're looking for a northern ride with a lot of beautiful scenery and nice points of interest, this cruise may be what your are looking for. The pavement on these roads is in amazing condition and highlights new pavement on VT-118. The ride begins in Morrisville, on VT-100. If you're looking for...

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Ride Around Mount Mansfield

Saturday, July 26 2008 - Roads

Normally, I would not recommend riding up VT-100 towards Stowe or through Smuggler's Notch unless your idea of great ride is wallowing behind a motor home at 35 mph. Last night, however, I found an enjoyable way to make the ride around Mount Mansfield: do it just before dusk when traffic is relatively...

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Bethel Mountain Rd

Sunday, July 20 2008 - Roads

Bethel Mountain Rd is a short road that connects VT-100 and VT-12 from Rochester to just north of Bethel. The road features some nice twisty sections on the Bethel end and beautiful views at the highest point of the road. When riding from west to east (Rochester to Bethel) look for the road next to the...

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Hardwick to Lake Willoughby via VT-16

Friday, July 18 2008 - Roads

This ride features sweepers, new pavement (2007) and a nice destination -- Lake Willoughby. Lake Willoughby is one of deepest lakes in Vermont at 300' and has a nice public beach with a bath house for changing. Unless you're coming from Quebec, you will most likely being coming from the south. The town...

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VT-110 to VT-14 Barre Loop

Tuesday, July 15 2008 - Roads

VT-14 and VT-110 is a classic sweepers ride that features nice views and some twisty sections. This route can also be a flexible route for those who might decide to lengthen or shorten their trip. If you start in Barre and you're coming from the west, you'll need to wade through Barre's downtown traffic...

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VT-100a: Off the Beaten Path

Tuesday, July 15 2008 - Roads

If you're heading up VT-100 and headed for US-4, consider an interesting detour and take VT-100a to cut-off the corner. VT-100a is nice rolling, twisty road that links VT-100 and US-4 at Bridgewater corners. This sleepy road is uncluttered and has little traffic. The pavement could use a re-do, but I...

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Short twisty, links to VT-116 alternate route

Tuesday, June 10 2008 - Roads

VT-116 between Hinesburg and Bristol is locally known as "Interstate 116" for it's long straight stretches. This is great if you just want to kick back and cruise fast. But, if you're into something a bit more varied, try Tyler Bridge Rd. This short section links between VT-116 and a North...

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Pumpkin Harbor Rd, Fairfield, Barkersfield Loop

Tuesday, June 10 2008 - Roads

This quick loop takes you through the little travelled towns of Fairfield and Bakersfield VT. The ride features mostly sweeping turns linked together with short straights. There are some great views of Mt Mansfield and Smuggler's Notch ski area heading south on VT-108 between Barkersfield and Cambridge...

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Pleasant Valley, Fairfield, Bakersfield Loop

Tuesday, June 10 2008 - Roads

This route is a mostly country road, rolling, sweeper type of ride through northern VT that features some great views of the western slopes of Mount Mansfield. Pleasant Valley Road can present some sportier options if run early in the morning before the traffic sets in. Beware though: Pleasant Valley...

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