Bicycle Routes

The Andover bike loops are marked with large stenciled white "A" along the route inside the curb.  The markings are located before and after each turn. There is a full 24 mile loop and a shorter 9 mile loop - the "Shortcut" - marked with the same "A" stencil with a small "s" at the bottom.  The "Shortcut" is designed for beginners and those seeking gentler slopes and less traffic.

Note: Due to extensive road construction and paving projects in 2025, many of the "A" road marks are not visible. The entire 24-mile loop will be repainted in May 2026.

TO USE THE ROUTES - click on the link below for the route you wish to do. You can send this to your device for riding. And there are cue sheets. 

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ANDOVER’S 9-MILE BIKE LOOP IS NOW ROAD-MARKED
Looking for a safe scenic bike loop close to home? 
 
Marked with “A” and “A: with an “s” at its base, the ride follows quiet scenic roads and is designed for recreational riders. It minimizes climbs and left turns and is ideal for fitness and beginners getting used to sharing the road with cars. This route, supported by the Town of Andover, is intended to be ridden in a clockwise direction to minimize left turns. This route starts at the Phillips Academy Bell Tower on Salem Street near the intersection with Main Street (Rt. 28).
Here is the interactive map: LINK

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24-Mile Andover Bike Loop: “The Andover Challenge"
This route is intended to be ridden in a clockwise direction to minimize left turns.  The road is marked with an “A” pointing in the intended direction of all turns, with occasional confidence markers in between.

This route starts at the Andover Town Offices parking lot on Bartlet Street.
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​Andover 24-mile bike loop · Ride with GPS​ (23.6 mi, 1226’ elev)