Routes on these maps are considered to be the best available roads for bicycling to major destinations. They are not, however, necessarily considered to be the best roads for local recreational rides. For example, if you are looking for the safest route to take you from Keene to Concord, the route shown on the map is the recommended route, based on input from New Hampshire s cycling community. If, on the other hand, you are looking for a loop ride in the Keene-Concord area without any specific destination, there are many other roads that would be more enjoyable. All the roads on these maps are shared with motor vehicle traffic.
Shoulders vary from wide to none.
Summer near the beaches and lakes, and during the fall foliage season, sees high volume motor vehicle traffic. When you share the road with motor vehicles you should, of course, exercise caution. These maps have been designed specifically for bicyclists. They do not, however, contain all the information you will need to plan a bicycle trip. Please plan to use these maps in conjunction with the New Hampshire tourist map and various commercially available guides for lodging, services, and attractions.