Biking Routes at different skill levels

Lexington and Concord, MA

Elevation Gain: Moderate (800 ft gain)

Historic Revolutionary War route with rolling hills. Mix of quiet roads and some busier sections with bike lanes.

Bolton/Harvard/Stow, MA

Elevation Gain: Moderate (1,400 ft gain)

Classic central Mass loop through apple orchards and farmland. Rolling hills with some challenging climbs.

Pioneer Valley, MA

Elevation Gain: Moderate (600 ft gain)

Scenic valley ride through college towns. Mix of Norwottuck Rail Trail and quiet roads with rolling terrain.

Martha's Vineyard, MA

Elevation Gain: Moderate (1,000 ft gain)

Island circumnavigation with coastal views and charming towns. Rolling terrain with some challenging sections.

Medford/Stoneham, MA

Elevation Gain: Moderate (900 ft gain)

A gravel-forward route weaving through Middlesex Fells Reservation — long fire roads, crushed-stone multi-use sections and short singletrack connectors. Great for gravel bikes and mixed-terrain training close to Boston.

Lynn, MA

Elevation Gain: Moderate (600 ft gain)

A compact gravel route through Lynn Woods Reservation featuring long gravel carriage roads, scenic reservoirs, and exposed ridge sections — a good choice for a shorter gravel workout or skills session.

Maynard / Concord / Acton, MA

Elevation Gain: Moderate (500 ft gain)

A mixed-surface route using crushed-stone sections of local rail trails combined with long stretches of low-traffic gravel and backroads. Ideal for a steady tempo gravel ride with reliable bailout points in towns.

Sudbury / Concord / Maynard, MA

Elevation Gain: Moderate (800 ft gain)

A longer mixed-surface loop through pastoral sections of Sudbury and Concord. Expect smooth gravel lanes, occasional short, rough patches, and long open views — excellent for sustained efforts and exploring quieter countryside.