Resources

Save A Car Trip, Bike Instead! | Insurenet.com

Insurenet.com offers an excellent page of resources that make the case for cycling as an alternative to driving. Special thanks to Ms. Donovan's class at the North Central Plains charter school in Texas for passing this excellent resource along:

Benefits of Biking
One of the primary benefits of biking is that it is an ideal alternative to driving. Although cars are the primary source of transportation in many countries, they can be expensive to drive and hard on the environment. Unlike cars, bikes are self-powered and do not release harmful gases into the atmosphere. As a result, biking does not contribute to global warming. When a person rides a bike, he or she also benefits from a low-impact workout. It can help strengthen the cardiovascular system, joints, and stamina. It also helps to promote weight-loss or help a person maintain a healthy weight.

Laws, Policies, Initiatives

CT Bicycling Laws - Information on the current state of Connecticut law as it pertains to bicyclists, including the rights and responsibilities of cyclists on roads and state policies related to cycling.
It is legal to Cross the solid yellow line when passing a slow moving vehicle or cyclist - Especially important with the passage of the 3 foot law. Page down to Sec. 14-232
Bikes on Trains - Information about taking your bike aboard Metro North and Amtrak trains
CT State Programs - A number of Connecticut state agenies have programs of interest to cyclists. These programs include infrastructure and the promotion of cycling in the State.
Patrol Officer Training Brochure - Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) developed to be used during patrol officer trainings. It is designed to be printed out 2-sided on 8.5 x 11 and then folded in half.

Bike Safety Information

Clubs

Pictures

Regional Development Plans

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Rides and Ride Resources

Road Alerts

CT-DOT sends out eAlerts providing information on road construction/repair projects. We will post the eAlerts on our Bike Walk CT -ConnDOT Construction News Facebook Page

Touring

We'd like our Touring section to be a resource about bicycle touring in Connecticut and our region, and the touring experiences of Connecticut cyclists. Send us an article and/or photos about one of your recent tours, especially those in New England or within a day's ride of Connecticut (bikewalkct@bikewalkct.org).

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail , Vermont, and Sutton, Quebec. A relaxed weekend overnighter that rides the length of the scenic Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail and onto the resort town of Sutton, Quebec.

Quebec - Middle St. Lawrence Valley Weeklong round-trip through the beautiful St. Lawrence Valley from L'Islet to Trois Pistoles.