Join us for our very popular, scenic, progressive pedaling picnic through the Connecticut River Valley. Enjoy the autumn foliage and beautiful scenery at your own pace, meet local food producers and community members, and stop at local farms and restaurants along the way to taste delicious harvest bounty.

Choose one of our three routes: Classic Loop (17 miles),  River Road Extension designed for advanced riders (34 miles); or the family-friendly Lake Morey Loop (6 miles). Please see below for information on other new features this year as well as a synopsis of the three routes (when registering you will be required to identify which route you will be riding).

For your convenience and safety, we provide detailed route maps, directions, and support vehicles. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 12, 2010 and register now for this popular UVTA event - enrollment is limited and will fill fast!

Your registration includes an incredible menu of locally-produced foods. Please see the full menu below for details.

Choose from three great rides!

Lake Morey Loop

Our Lake Morey Loop for families with young cyclists, new cyclists, or for those who want a very leisurely bike ride around the lake. 6 miles. Easy. Avoids Route 5 completely. 2 short hills. Minimal auto traffic. Road support. Enjoy several stops along the way, so you can take your time, rest, and relax. You can even take a short hike on one of our local treasures, the Cross Rivendell Trail! Includes delicious food provided by local producers. And, be sure to save room for dessert back at the school!

Tour de Taste Classic Loop

Our most popular route. Travel the scenic Connecticut River Valley in this 16.9-mile loop. Moderate. Some secondary roads, some state highways. Road support. Visit scenic stops in North Thetford, Lyme, Orford, and Fairlee while you enjoy plenty of delicious food that showcases many local producers. Please note this route has changed from 2009 and will not longer travel on East Thetford Road and Route 10 in Lyme.

River Road Extension

An extension of our very popular Classic Loop, this 29.3-mile ride is designed for advanced riders who want a bit more mileage. Moderate, with a few more hills than our Classic, but with an additional stop to refresh yourself while you admire a spectacular, long view of the river. Includes state routes and secondary roads. Road support. Fortify yourself with great food along the way, of course!

All routes start and finish at the Samuel Morey Elementary School in Fairlee VT. All cyclists enjoy a sweet treat at the end of the ride!

Registration/Check-in is open between 10 and 11 AM only. All riders must be underway by 11 AM and must be done by 4 PM.

Pre-registration IS REQUIRED!

PLEASE NOTE: Riders will NOT be allowed to change routes on the day of the event. If you will be riding with young children, please be sure to carefully read the route descriptions before registering.