Maps
As much as new technology -- from GPS to Google -- has revolutionizedd mapping and our access to geographic information, the fact remains that the best way to get a good bike route is to ask another cyclist. This is true whether you want to ride a scenic workout around town or plan an adventure across the continent. Many bike clubs have maps and cue sheets -- just remember that they may not be entirely current. Try to check with a club member.
In our area, the FLCC and OCC publish their maps. The FLCC maps are old chestnuts and mostly valid. The OCC maps are a newer project and really impressive. They have a huge number of rides, many of them well into the Finger Lakes territory. With any such maps, though, if you're not familiar at all with the region, please get a good backup map.
Maps
and cue sheets for FLCC Sunday rides
These are maps of the
traditional routes the club rides take throughout the cycling season. Some
have course profiles; all have detailed cue sheets. They are intended to be
printed out from your web browser.
Bike & Hike -- The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce has prepared a booklet for visitors as a guide to all the great things in our area. These four routes are an introduction to the area for road bike riders.
Onondage Cycling Club map page.
Tour de Shunk -- a rough map and elevation profile for this popular fall century.
Routes from the Rochester Club
These are part of the Rochester club's treasure trove; since they are in our area, local cyclists have been interested in seeing details.
Cornell
University and Ithaca
The
Topo Zone
Not really suitable for
cycling routes, but a great source of fully detailed topographic maps
Occasional maps
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