***** 5 star ride. Lots of low traffic, scenic roads. 50% gravel It might be a good idea to start the ride a couple miles away to warm up before hitting the climb on South Mountain. South Mountain: steep front face, good gravel. No traffic US9: Broad shoulder, no problem Winston: Fast, paved downhill, Fun Sprout Brook: fine Old Albany Post Rd: Highlight Road. Almost no traffic, historic markers, old homes, all gravel Indian Brook: One of the best roads. Could break at Loch Lyall reservoir Stonecrop and Glynwood: some of the best long distance views. Could try going straight from Dennytown instead of routing around on the newly paved hiking entrance. Glynwood: A1 road. Downhill was fast and good surface. Uphill should be beautiful and not too difficult> Philpse Brook and Snake Hill: Super Fast downhill, No traffic, fun. 9D : workable. Just barely a shoulder and high speed traffic. Not the most fun, although it is scenic.