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Groad Ride- Farm Route (short)

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Some pictures of the Groad Ride - Farm Route

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Most likely the fastest growing niche of the cycling world is gravel riding, at least here in Vermont.To add even more excitement to the 2022 ride, we decided to host a guided groad ride. No, that's not a typo. A groad ride is a combination of both unpaved gravel roads, of which there are plenty here in Vermont, and regular paved roads.In 2023 we added a shorter groad route also. It's called the Farm Route. These are guided tours as directional marking on back roads could be troublesome. Also many back roads have intersections, etc. and we just don't want you to get lost. Your guides are local, experienced riders. They are 'no drop' rides. Tour de Slate is intended to be a first class recreational event and our goal is to keep it that way.  So, you ask what is a no drop ride?  It's simple.
                                           No one gets left behind!              
    Riders are strongly encouraged to be equipped with 30mm tires minimum.
1. 26.8 miles mostly in valleys with NO long climbs.
2. Absolutely bucolic!
3. It gets into a bit of the slate country utilizing the Saltis Road rest stop.
4. After leaving the rest stop you will ride the D&H Rail Trail to the village of Poultney and then             groad ride back to Middletown Springs

Note: There is an error in the mapping software. Shows part of the rail trail into Poultney as being paved. This throws the gravel/pave percentages off.

Click on 'View Full Version' located in the upper left of the map
to see details including gravel/pave breakdown.

Start Time 08:15 AM

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