Few regions are as tailor-made for cycling as New England where winding back roads, perfect tarmac, steep mountain descents, and rugged coastlines create the perfect ride for every style of cyclist. Half-day, day, and weekly rentals are abundant throughout the region.

Touring & leisure cycling

Long-distance routes like the East Coast Greenway and Vermont’s Route 100 link postcard towns and mountain vistas, while rail trails such as the Cape Cod Rail Trail, Portland’s Eastern Promenade Trail, and New Hampshire’s Northern Rail Trail invite leisurely rides through woods and marshlands. Many towns and ferry-accessible islands have recreation trails that allow for short rides of an hour, good for families.

• Kingdom Heritage Loop (Northeast Kingdom, Vermont); 70 mile circuit of quiet gravel and lightly traveled pavement, maple groves, remote ponds, and classic red barns. Wild campsites and small general stores make it ideal for self-supported touring