Qualifier for these routes!

The following routes were developed over years of biking in Indiana and now Kentucky. The majority of the routes are on rural paved roads with minimal secondary highways to connect the county roads. Using these routes you'll almost always find that the distances between two points is more than taking a highway however the scenery is almost always better as well as lower 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.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

A great route just South of Cincinnati Starting just off Interstate 75 At Exit 171


Riding Arnold;'s Creek Loop in Northern kentucky this AM I thought about all of the cyclists traveling on the Interstate 75 corridor through the Cincinnati area wondering how many roadies with bikes could use a 2-3 hour ride on remote county roads to break up their trip. 
If you haven't ridden in Kentucky here's your chance to see some really beautiful country.
The first ride starts at Denny's on the West side of exit 171. The second shorter ride starts just five miles down KY14 past Denny's to the Southwest in Verona. Most of the really scenic remote parts are included in both loops.

Arnold's Creek Loop Walton - 42 Miles   link to Ride With GPX track and map.

Depart from the Denny's at exit 171 on Interstate 75 just South of the 71/75 split. Heading out the backway from Denny's is great getting into the backcountry very quickly. Of course there is quite a bit of climbing however that brings tons of beautiful country. Highlites of the ride are several barns chocked full of tobacco drying in the fall breeze and rundown buildings along the way. Overall almost the whole 42+ mile route is on beautiful roads. The road surface is for the most part great with Arnold's Creek Rd having some patched pavement in places but no broken areas. Note the speed limit on Arnold's Creek road, a cyclists dream! Be sure to bring good gears, seasoned legs and a smile and you'll have a great ride.


Arnold's Creek Loop Verona - 30 Miles   link to Ride With GPX track and map.

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