Vermont: 58 Mile Ride Starting at Bald Mountain Campground then 30/Windham Hill/121/100 to Apex Near Mt. Snow

The route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28072913

It was a picture perfect day for a climbfest in Vermont on Friday, July 13, 2018. I was staying at the Bald Mountain Campground in Townshend, VT. I've done quite a bit of cycling in the area over the years while staying at this campground.

I had done all the roads on this route before but never in this combination. There were three large climbs/descents - Windham Hill Road, 121, and route 100 going to the highest point heading towards Mt. Snow. Windham Hill Road has lots of climbing throughout but the initial section after leaving route 30 is the toughest. I was about 7 miles into the ride when starting this extended climb.

Two of the three descents are no-brake affairs (121 and 100) but Windham Hill is another story as the pavement is full of heaves and there are some blind corners. I did considerable braking and caution must be exercised at the end approach to route 30 as it's the steepest section and abruptly stops.

I had the wind behind me on the route 100 ascent towards Mt. Snow. Still, even with that, it's a significant climb - particularly the steeper second section. I had the wind against me on the descent and only topped out at 47. It was still a fun descent with excellent pavement and some turns.

At 87.02 feet per mile, this was my fourth hilliest ride. Just a fantastic area for cycling!

The captions detail more.

This is where the Townshend Dam is. I passed this early in the ride after the 3 mile gravel section in the beginning. I liked how the morning light lit up the area.

At the intersection where 121 to the left (as shown in the photo) soon becomes gravel. I went right which leads to route 11. Looking straight ahead here is where I came on Windham Hill Road.

About to plunge on the descent on 121. Good pavement with a couple of turns.

On the way back on Windham Hill Road. The area is very rural.

The Windham Hill descent approaching route 30 on my return. Insanity ensues after this point as this is the trickiest descent on the ride. Twisty with sketchy pavement.

Just starting on route 100 heading towards Mt. Snow. Route 100 is great for cycling with beautiful scenery, excellent pavement, and lots of vertical.

Getting to the steeper section on the ascent.

Just before turning around. This is the apex of the climb.

I turned around just a little bit later at this 10% sign. The first half of the descent from this point is fantastic. No braking is needed.

Farther down on the descent where it's not as steep.