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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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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

NKY Century out of Newport, KY (Greater Cincinnati Area)

With the cold / wet weatther I decided to complete the routing of a NKY Century out of Newport. I had previously verified about 2/3 of this around the Burlington, Rabbit Hash and Crittenden area so this time I worked on the area near Alexandria and Butler.What I found was a lot of scenic and remote roads with places along the way for water and snacks. Most all of the road conditions are great with no gravel. Between mile 31 and 35 North of Butler the route on River rd has seasoned chip-n-seal. It's solid but slightly bumpy however the remoteness and scenery are great as it passes by many homes and barns along the stream and river. Also between mile 39 and 42.5 Pendelton county chip-n-sealed the road in September of 2011. I rode through there in October and it was passable and now it is much better. By the start of the season in 2012 it should be fine.  It's a really nice century+ route with plenty of elevation gain and great scenery. You shouldn't get bored and you'll probably get a great workout.
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