About the Best Bike Rides in New England

The New England states  provide some of the most intriguing and diverse cycling in the United States: sweeping vistas, seaside towns, fall colors, and lost villages. With this comprehensive guide, New Hampshire local David Sobel offers up rides in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. No matter the state, there’s a ride here for everyone, with a range of mileage and difficulty level so both beginner and experienced cyclists will find backroads rides to fit their interests.  Take in the scenery and stop for surf and turf on a moderate 17-mile trip through Mystic, Connecticut. Challenge yourself to climb to hilly vistas and cool off in the Cold River while biking Walpole, New Hampshire and Bellows Falls, Vermont. Or bathe in history while traveling back in time through Concord, Bedford and Lexington, Massachusetts. In addition to detailed directions, each route features annotated maps, charming photography, elevation profiles, and suggestions for post-ride dining and sometimes elusive swimming spots. This is a must-have guide to discovering New England’s hidden gems on two wheels.