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Ptbo Cycle Route 2 – The Cottage Country 100
Cycling Route
Details
98.12 km
723 m
Peterborough & the Kawarthas has long been a favourite destination for cyclists of all types…especially road cyclists.
The combination of rolling drumlin hills, scenic lake vistas and winding rural roads make for challenging and diverse riding opportunities. They can be used for training just as easily as they can be used for a casual ride with friends and family.
The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Classics include:
Route 1 – Lakes, Rivers & Cafes 60
Route 1A – Lakes, Rivers & Cafes 45
Route 2 – The Cottage Country 100
Route 2A – the Cottage Country 80
Route 3 – Hills, Views & Pastries 80
Route 3A – Hills, Views & Pastries 65
Over 160 signs have been installed throughout the City and County of Peterborough to help riders stay on track.
Route and Elevation
Segments
Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
---|---|---|---|
Rotary Trail (East City-Trent) | 5.48 km | 21 m | 0.3% |
Nassau & Trent | 3.18 km | 12 m | 0.2% |
River Road North | 7.52 km | 13 m | 0.2% |
5 line grind | 6.54 km | 26 m | 0.0% |
4 to 1 | 3.81 km | 19 m | 0.2% |
Short & Steep #1 | 0.37 km | 5 m | 1.3% |
220 Minus Your Age | 0.95 km | 22 m | 2.3% |
Dummer Lake Descent | 2.40 km | -43 m | -1.3% |
Gilchrist Bay Descent | 1.05 km | -32 m | -3.0% |
Road 40 Raceway | 15.75 km | -54 m | -0.1% |
38 Special | 2.69 km | -16 m | -0.5% |