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The following routes were developed over years of biking in Indiana and now Kentucky. At the time they were the most direct routes using paved county roads and minimal secondary highways to connect the county roads. When possible the most scenic road was used. Over time most counties added more paved roads however in a few instances when county budgets were stretched, roads reverted back to gravel. Using my routes you'll almost always find that the distances between two points is more than taking highways however the scenery is most often better as well as the traffic. Hopefully you'll enjoy the great cycling in Indiana or Kentucky and if possible provide feedback on your trip.
I am not making any recommendations nor can I say that these routes are free from road hazards or dangers from traffic. Users of these routes will find them scenic and remote however only the user can assure they are safe on any public road.

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Sunday, June 19, 2011

RRRIK (Ralf's Rural Ride in Kentucky) - Revisions

I've made a few changes to the five day ride in North Central Kentucky. Originally it started in Verona which had minimal areas to park. Changing this to Crittenden allows for more services and possible parking, with acquired permission of course! This changes the first and last days of the ride. I also changed the Shaker Village to Cynthiana terminating it in Cynthiana. There are a couple of B&Bs in town plus the eateries are there also. The Evergreen Motel North of town is a mom & pop place which is clean but old. The owner is very accommodating however!
The route is remote with very little services. Most days we packed snacks, lunches and water along with a few repair items. It's a great route for escaping the city just a few miles from home.
The following five routes make up the 330 mile loop starting from and returning to Crittenden:
Crittenden to Frankfort
Frankfort to Bardstown
Bardstown to Shaker Village (Harrodsburg)
Shaker Village (Harrodsburg) to Cynthiana
Cynthiana to Crittenden
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