I'm looking at staying in Rutland and driving up towards to Burlington and Lake Champlain for day trips. I have about 10 days with nothing to do while my son is at camp near Plymouth. The only reason I'm staying in Rutland is because I found a really good deal on a hotel room with a free breakfast.

I've studied the Champlain Bikeways maps, and I've also looked into a Bike Vermont tour that includes riding around Middlebury (the tour dates interfere with camp so I can't actually do the tour). Does anyone have a link for bike maps and cue sheets, etc., around Middlebury?

I'm definitely planning on doing the Island Line bike trail. I haven't been riding much, so I'm not in shape for climbing big gaps. I know it's hilly up there, though. I'm also taking my mountain bike. Any other general or specific advice about this area?

Thanks!
Karen