Tour de Darke

This route will follow the Tecumseh Trail out of Greenville, under US-127 along the pretty Bridge Creek, heading through some rolling hills towards Historic Bear’s Mill.

*This route has one rest stop at the Mill, upon which you will climb back up the hill away from the Mill to head back to the Bish Discovery Center. This entire route is a part of the Tecumseh Trail, although there will be sections that are “Share the Road”. This route is ideal for beginning cyclists looking to expand their road-riding skills. We ask all cyclists to begin this route no later than 9:00 am to ensure volunteer support.

This Route offers a bridge into longer rides.

This route will follow the Tecumseh Trail out of Greenville, under US-127 along the pretty Bridge Creek, heading through some rolling hills towards Historic Bear’s Mill.

*This route has two rest stops, the first at the Mill, and the second in Gettysburg.*

After the first rest stop at the Mill, you’ll continue north towards Versailles with the Gran cyclists, enjoying picturesque countryside views for about 2 miles. You will branch off from these other rides, looping towards Auld Road, then heading south towards Gettysburg.
Heading south through Gettysburg, visit your second and final rest stop and then follow the Tecumseh Trail back into Greenville. On your way back, consider taking an optional side trip to visit Historic Bear's Mill for a break or just to add extra miles!

This route has two rest stops with snacks, drinks, and friendly volunteers! We ask all cyclists to begin this route at 7am and no later than 8:30 am to ensure volunteer support.

**NEW ROUTE FOR our Quinquennial celebration**

This route will depart town on the east side and head onto scenic country roads to begin your Tour! You’ll continue north towards Versailles, enjoying picturesque countryside views. Heading south out of Versailles, you’ll dip towards Bradford and head west through Gettysburg, following the Tecumseh Trail back into Greenville. On your way back, take an optional side trip to stop by Historic Bear's Mill.

This route has two rest stops with snacks, drinks and friendly volunteers! We ask all cyclists to begin this route at first light and no later than 8:30 am to ensure volunteer support.

This route will trace the Tecumseh Trail through Greenville, departing town on the west side, over the covered bridge, and heading onto scenic country roads to begin your Tour! Along the rolling hills (and even a surprising KOM option!) thru Wayne Lakes on your way to Arcanum. From Arcanum, you’ll head north towards Historic Bear’s Mill. Departing the Mill, you’ll continue north towards Versailles, enjoying picturesque countryside views. Heading south out of Versailles, you’ll dip towards Bradford, and head west through Gettysburg, following the Tecumseh Trail back into Greenville. This route has four rest stops with snacks, drinks and friendly volunteers! We ask all cyclists to begin this route at first light and no later than 7:30 am to ensure volunteer support.

**NEW DISTANCE & ROUTE FOR our Quinquennial celebration**

This route will trace the Tecumseh Trail through Greenville, departing town on the west side, over the covered bridge, and heading onto scenic country roads to begin your Tour! Take the new SW loop connecting you to the rolling hills of New Madison, ride past Downy Fruit Farm, and tackle the KOM of Wayne Lakes on your way to Arcanum. Outside of Arcanum, you’ll head north towards Historic Bear’s Mill. Departing the Mill, you’ll continue north towards Versailles, enjoying picturesque countryside views. Heading south out of Versailles, you’ll dip towards Bradford, and head west through Gettysburg, following the Tecumseh Trail back into Greenville.

This route has 5 rest stops with snacks, drinks, and friendly volunteers! We ask all cyclists to begin this route at first light and no later than 6:45 am, and be able to complete the mileage by 2 pm to ensure volunteer support.

**NEW DISTANCE & ROUTE FOR our Quinquennial celebration**

This Ultimate Tour de Darke route will trace the Tecumseh Trail through Greenville, departing town on the west side, over the covered bridge, and heading onto scenic country roads to begin your Tour! Take the new SW loop connecting you to the rolling hills of New Madison, ride past Downy Fruit Farm, and tackle the KOM of Wayne Lakes on your way to Arcanum. Outside of Arcanum, you’ll head north towards Historic Bear’s Mill. Departing the Mill, branch off to the NW to roll through Ansonia, past the iconic Whistle Stop. After that quick rest, reconnect with other cyclists to continue east towards Versailles, enjoying picturesque countryside views. Heading south out of Versailles, you’ll deviate from the main peloton and dip into Bradford, past the Railroad Museum & Y-yard Park, and then join the Tecumseh Trail Bike route and head west towards Gettysburg, following the Tecumseh Trail back into Greenville.

This route has 6????? rest stops with snacks, drinks, and friendly volunteers! We ask all cyclists to begin this route at first light and no later than 6:45 am and be able to complete the mileage by 2pm to ensure volunteer support.