Monadnock Cycling Club

Working under the assumption that newer cyclists may need some ideas for changing up their rides, the MCC reverses the alphabet and puts our great C rides first. Note that other groupings get longer in distance and also include more difficult terrain.

• A relatively flat out-and-back that journeys out towards Alstead before turning around and returning to Keene. Map.
• A 20 mile loop through Swanzey that is flat and fast; features a return to Keene that utilizes the bike paths to avoid downtown. Map.
• A Monadnock area classic, this route features a slow ascent to the base of Bingham Hill and a tough .7 mile up Bingham Hill itself; this is arguably the toughest "C" ride that can be offered. Map.
• A 25 mile loop that traverses most of West Swanzey and includes a short climb of Ash Hill; rides in this area do not get much flatter that this one. Map.
• A flat and fast 25 mile loop for those days when climbing is not a desired objective. Map.

• An early season "B" ride for those times when a short route (22 miles) is desired with some serious punch (ascents of Hurricane Road and Edgar Road totaling 1600 feet of climbing). Map.
• A 26 mile rolling loop that visits both Troy and Marlborough before a large downhill descent back to Keene. Map.
• A rolling 33 mile loop that climbs both Old Walpole Road and Walpole Valley road from the west that includes 2500 feet of climbing. Map.
• A nice 35 mile ride that is essentially and out-and-back to Winchester with a small journey into West Swanzey; the only climb on this route is the short ascent of Ash Hill. Map.
• A 35 mile ride that tackles the meandering climb to the top of Fish Hatchery Road; features the super fast descent down Route 32 back into Keene. Map.
• This picturesque 36 mile ride has a lovely stretch of pavement that overlooks the Connecticut River that is sandwiched between two solid climbs (Hurricane Road and Streeter Hill). Map.

• A 39 mile ride that tackles Fish Hatchery Road and some gentle rollers into Troy before the ride turns into a super fast descent back down Route 12 into Keene. Map.
• A fun ride that traverses the rural roads of Nelson and Harrisville and features rolling climbs that add up to 2900 feet of climbing over the course of the route. Map.

• A deceptively hard 36 mile ride that is essentially one big climb out to Walpole and one big climb back to Keene from Alstead; be prepared to go either really slow or really fast on this ride. Map.
• A solid 37 mile featuring 2 tough climbs (Gilsum Mine Road and Alstead Hill); a descent of nearly 4 miles at the end of the ride makes the climbing more palatable. Map.
• A challenging 42 mile with 2700 feet of climbing, this route features ascents of Route 63 out of Hinsdale and Hurricane Road from the Westmoreland side. Map.
• This ride should require a waiver; at 42 miles and 4500 feet of climbing, you need to enjoy pain in order to enjoy this ride.  (Note: The MCC has never done this ride--this is from my personal collection of "fun" loops for weekday evenings :) Map.
• A 45 mile route that heads out into Fitzwilliam/Marlborough before returning to Keene via Route 124/101; while this ride doesn't feature any of the areas legendary climbs, it still packs some punch with 2800 feet of climbing. Map.
• A 48 mile loop with 3100 feet of climbing that features Mt. Monadnock as a picturesque backdrop for most of the ride. Map.
•  This 53 mile ride can be done on a Wednesday group ride but be prepared for lots of climbing (4000+ feet including Pitcher Mountain) and a screaming descent back into Keene afterwards. Map.