Description: This is an interesting ride as it is mostly flat in hilly Vermont. As all these rides, they start up in Highgate Center, ridden in a clockwise direction. Once in Swanton, the route follows Route 7 which is a mixed bag because of the relatively poor shoulders and 18 wheelers periodically roaring by. However, once you hit Route 2 just south of Milton, the ride is transformed into something entirely different. Rt 2 is basically a tourist road with nice wide shoulders and mild grade. Consequently, some good cruising is to be had. I must admit however, 80 miles is pushing it.
Distance: 80 miles
Average speed: 18.0 MPG
Date: 8/01
Terrain: mostly flat to slight grades
