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The Northeast Kingdom area of Vermont is beautiful with an easier ride than expected...so rural, there is next to no traffic...foliage...ride by six lakes...It doesnt get much better than this Century ride! Roger Frey, Earl's Cyclery |
| Ten thousand years ago, when the last of the glaciers retreated from Vermont, a legacy of rolling hills and deep lakes was left behind. Our corner of Vermont is known as the "Northeast Kingdom", famous for its unspoiled beauty; the last frontier of New England. |
| Our loops take you through the heart of the Kingdom, past field and forest, lakes amd rivers, towns and villages. We cant predict what stage the foliage will be at on the third Saturday in September, but whether it's just beginning to hint at flaming oranges, gold and reds, at its peak, or in its final fading glory, we can promise it will be beautiful! |
| All four loops begin and end at Crystal Lake State Park. Crystal Lake was originally called Wsaginebes by the Abenaki who made their summer village here. |
| The full Century loops to the Canadian border and by eight of our beautiful lakes and ponds. All routes pass Lake Willoughby, the crown jewel of the Kingdom. Join us! |
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We give you three ways to NOT get lost: directional arrows painted on the roads, cue sheets and maps! All routes are paved. Total elevation change is 5000 feet.
Before you head out, we take a complimentary photo of you and your bike that we'll mail to you later as a memento. You'll have yummy and healthy snacks & drinks to choose from at Crystal and the other 6 rest stops, where you'll meet the friendliest volunteers ever, or so weve been told! Back at Crystal, celebrate your ride and relax with a corn and hot dog roast meal, from 3:30-5:30 PM. An on-call sag wagon is available for breakdowns. Crystal Lake State Park has free parking and changing facilities. |
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