Local Routes
All of these rides leave from Duke's campus. These are established routes from the Duke Cycling community with GPS data available for download via MapMyRide.
Short classic loop via Craig Rd to St. Mary's; great for easy spins.
Quick sampler of quiet Orange County roads with rolling terrain.
Steady ride north of campus using NC-10 connectors and St. Mary's finish.
Popular Chapel Hill corridor with Dairyland and Rogers rollers; moderate difficulty.
North Durham out-and-back to Bahama with gentle climbs and fast return.
Scenic spin toward Jordan Lake; mostly flat to rolling terrain.
Orange County loop featuring Johnson Mill Rd rollers; great tempo route.
Northern loop toward Butner; smooth roads and steady paceline sections.
Longer endurance loop through Hurdle Mills farmland; bring snacks.
Classic weekend long ride to Saxapahaw with cafe stop options.
Extended north Durham loop linking Rougemont and Bahama; punchy hills.
Fast training route with lots of rolling terrain; best for experienced riders.
Using MapMyRide
Each route links to MapMyRide where you can:
- View detailed elevation profiles and turn-by-turn directions
- Export GPX files for your cycling computer or phone app
- See real-time weather and road conditions
- Track your rides and compare times with the community
Source: Duke Cycling Road Routes. Routes range from 25-74 miles and cover the scenic roads around Durham, Chapel Hill, and Orange County.