Deb,

The AT crosses Tyringham Rd about 3-4 miles before the steep climb starts. I think that's what you called Main St. If you keep going straight after Jerusalem Rd., you will hit the hill. After the top, you ride along the ridge and then go down, ending at RT. 23, where we head right. Our usual route goes left where Rt. 23 bears right into Monterrey. On that route, you climb for at least 2 miles (the road begins with an S) and then we cruise down into New Marlborough and eat lunch on the green, by the church. Yesterday, we rode through Monterrey and then onto Monument Valley Rd. to get back to Rt. 7.

Yes, the riding is great there.

Robyn