Tour de Darke

This route will follow the Tecumseh Trail out of Greenville, under US-127 along the pretty Bridge Creek, heading through some rolling hills towards Historic Bear’s Mill. This route has one rest stop at the Mill, upon which you will climb back up the hill away from the Mill to head back to the Bish Discovery Center. This entire route is a part of the Tecumseh Trail, although there will be sections that are “Share the Road”. This route is ideal for beginning cyclists looking to expand their road-riding skills. We ask all cyclists to begin this route no later than 9:00 am to ensure volunteer support.

This Route (new in 2025) offers a bridge into longer rides.

This route will follow the Tecumseh Trail out of Greenville, under US-127 along the pretty Bridge Creek, heading through some rolling hills towards Historic Bear’s Mill. This route has two rest stops, the first at the Mill, and the second in Gettysburg.
After the first rest stop at the Mill, you’ll continue north towards Versailles with the Medio & Gran riders, enjoying picturesque countryside views for about 2 miles. You will branch off from these other rides looping towards Auld Road, then heading south towards Gettysburg.
Heading south through Gettysburg, visit your second and final rest stop and then follow the Tecumseh Trail back into Greenville. On your way back, take an optional side trip to stop by Historic Bear's Mill for toilets or just extra miles!
This route has two rest stops with snacks, drinks, and friendly volunteers! We ask all cyclists to begin this route at first light and no later than 8:30 am to ensure volunteer support.

This route will depart town on the east side and head onto scenic country roads to begin your Tour! You’ll continue north towards Versailles, enjoying picturesque countryside views. Heading south out of Versailles, you’ll dip towards Bradford and head west through Gettysburg, following the Tecumseh Trail back into Greenville. On your way back, take an optional side trip to stop by Historic Bear's Mill. This route has two rest stops with snacks, drinks and friendly volunteers! We ask all cyclists to begin this route at first light and no later than 8:30 am to ensure volunteer support.

This route will trace the Tecumseh Trail through Greenville, departing town on the west side and heading onto scenic country roads to begin your Tour! Along the rolling hills (and even a surprising KOM option!) thru Wayne Lakes on your way to Arcanum. From Arcanum, you’ll head north towards Historic Bear’s Mill. Departing the Mill, you’ll continue north towards Versailles, enjoying picturesque countryside views. Heading south out of Versailles, you’ll dip towards Bradford, and head west through Gettysburg, following the Tecumseh Trail back into Greenville. This route has four rest stops with snacks, drinks and friendly volunteers! We ask all cyclists to begin this route at first light and no later than 7:30 am to ensure volunteer support.