NOTE** Topography in Central Pennsylvania
There is is an average of 1,000 ft of climbing and descending every 25 miles and rolling flat will be as flat as the routes can be.
Please be aware and take this into consideration when choosing your route
There is is an average of 1,000 ft of climbing and descending every 25 miles and rolling flat will be as flat as the routes can be.
Please be aware and take this into consideration when choosing your route
Chocolate Tour
75 Mile Ride
The "White Route"
This route is perfect for those who would like to experience the beauty of central Pennsylvania with its picturesque historic towns, wooded areas, rivers, lakes, Amish farms and very diverse agricultural areas. The course has mainly rolling low grade hills but also several short climbs, with the toughest being the short climb out of Mt Gretna. There are three rest stops along the route. The ride travels from Hershey to Mt. Gretna to Lititz to Middle Creek to Milbach then Lebanon and back to Hershey. This would be considered a moderate course for a weekend cyclist with a total elevation gain of 2,805 ft. over the course. The highlights of the ride are riding through the beautiful Lawn Valley to the picturesque wooded Mt Gretna community and then into the beautiful central Pennsylvania Amish farm country with its many rivers and picturesque towns. The Amish Farm Country has spectacular views, Amish wagons and diverse farm animals. This route passes through the famous Erb’s Mill Covered Bridge, which is one of the most picturesque in Lancaster County. The rest stops are at churches in Middle Creek, Milbach and Lebanon where you will be able to enjoy chocolate samples from local factories as well as other cycling refreshments. The last 35 miles are rolling-flat and fast.
75 Mile Ride
The "White Route"
This route is perfect for those who would like to experience the beauty of central Pennsylvania with its picturesque historic towns, wooded areas, rivers, lakes, Amish farms and very diverse agricultural areas. The course has mainly rolling low grade hills but also several short climbs, with the toughest being the short climb out of Mt Gretna. There are three rest stops along the route. The ride travels from Hershey to Mt. Gretna to Lititz to Middle Creek to Milbach then Lebanon and back to Hershey. This would be considered a moderate course for a weekend cyclist with a total elevation gain of 2,805 ft. over the course. The highlights of the ride are riding through the beautiful Lawn Valley to the picturesque wooded Mt Gretna community and then into the beautiful central Pennsylvania Amish farm country with its many rivers and picturesque towns. The Amish Farm Country has spectacular views, Amish wagons and diverse farm animals. This route passes through the famous Erb’s Mill Covered Bridge, which is one of the most picturesque in Lancaster County. The rest stops are at churches in Middle Creek, Milbach and Lebanon where you will be able to enjoy chocolate samples from local factories as well as other cycling refreshments. The last 35 miles are rolling-flat and fast.
Ride with GPS Link
available 1 week before event
*subject to change pending road work/conditions
**2017 course below**
2017 75 Mile
