Discover Connecticut Bicycle Tour Series
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The 2016 Discover CT Bike Tours are over. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and assisted in making them a huge success!
AND a BIG Thank You to all our great sponsors! LEADERSHIP: Pratt & Whitney GOLD: RisCassi & Davis SILVER: Dental Doctors of Somerset The Gamester Family Bill Young and Martha Page CWPM, LLC Fuss & O'Neil BL Companies Stanley Black & Decker Bike Walk Glastonbury Hartford Steam Boiler Starling Physicians BRONZE: Central Connecticut Cycling Club Sayulita Connecticut Wealth Management LLC CDM Smith Parkerville Wood Products, Inc. Polito & Associates, LLC Glastonbury Community Action Partnership Jasko Development PMA Companies Richter & Cegan Downes Construction Company TO Design FRIENDS: AAA James Harrington Brendan Harris Daniel Firestone, CPA Sean & Colleen Alexander Quality Name Plate LAD Artistic Images Slade Middle School PTO Czepiga Daly Pope Turnpike Motors Quisenberry Arcari Architects Laura Baum Anna Stokes Hospital of Central Connecticut Jaconetta, Burnham & Wimer LLC Brown Paindiris & Scott, LLC CT Investors Group, LLC Robert Zanlungo The Perry Family The New Britain tour is over, thanks to all who joined us on Sunday, Sept 25, 2016 Here is what you can expect: -Choice of 10, 25, 50 mi safe, organized and scenic routes -Cultural, historic & unique landmarks of interest showcased -Multiple rest stops -Delicious post-ride meal -Great entertainment -Fun and camaraderie Brought back by popular demand, here's your chance to enjoy this encore presentation! This ride will again showcase the cultural, historic and unique landmarks of the "Hardware City." It begins and ends in lovely Walnut Hill Park and includes a journey through Little Poland, admission to the New Britain Museum of American Art and a spectacular catered brunch (including the popular baked potato bar) with cash bar.
Registration for the Tour of New Britain is closed. This tour is over, thanks to everyone who made it a huge success! GLASTONBURY, Sunday August 21, 2016 Riders can choose from 10, 25 and 50 miles routes with ride starts at 8:00 am, 9:00 am and 10:00 am respectively. Rest stops will include an opportunity to visit the Historical Society of Glastonbury museum on Hubbard Green as well as the South Glastonbury ferry slip. Bicycle routes are tailored for the novice or recreational rider as well as the avid cyclist.
BIKE RODEO EVENT for youths 5 to 12 years old. This is a FREE, fun and educational event to learn about bike safety and an opportunity to practice their cycling skills; a program modeled from the League of American Bicyclists. Event will run from 12pm-3pm and include:
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New Britain Tour Sunday September 25, 2016 Start/End: Walnut Hill Park Behind the NBMuseum of American Art 56 Lexington St. New Britain, CT 06051 See map for where to park Registration begins: 7:00 a.m. Ride Start (for all routes): 8:30 a.m. Brunch at the Museum: 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost: You can register at the event $50 day of $25 for youths up to age 12 Check out the map above and be sure to download it before the tour. Also here are the cue sheets for the 10-mile, 25-mile and 50-mile routes Glastonbury Tour Sun August 21, 2016 Start/End: Smith Middle School 126 Addison Road Glastonbury, CT 06033 Cost: You can still register at the event $50 day of Tour $25 for youths up to age 12 Youth Bike Rodeo FREE for youths ages 5-12 Pre-Registration requested Schedule 7:00 am Registration Open 8:00 am 50 mile ride begins (Official Ride Start Time) 9:00 am 25 mile ride begins** 10:00 am 10 mile ride begins** 12:00-3pm Youth Bike Rodeo Food and Entertainment following the rides 3:00 pm Event ends **In our effort to schedule food & entertainment so everyone can enjoy, we recommend that you assess your ride pace and interest in rest stop locations (historical museum, ferry crossing, historical talk, ice cream stops); and then plan your ride start time accordingly. Barbeque is 11:30- 2:30 pm, live music 12:00 -2:00 pm ROUTES AND MAPS Here is a link to an interactive map of the different Glastonbury Routes. Click on either 10, 25, or 50 on the top left to see the different routes. To view the map on your smartphone, click here. Use the "show my location" icon as you ride to help you find your spot. Thanks to Jack Dougherty for creating these! Additionally, here are the cue sheets for the 10 mile, 25 mile and 50 mile routes. Be sure to print it out before the tour on Sunday. Ride Safe!! Have Fun!! |
About the Discover Connecticut Tour Series
Bike Walk Connecticut's Discover Connecticut Bicycle Tours are held in various cities and towns in Connecticut and showcase the best of our state, including beautiful parks, diverse neighborhoods, local businesses and cultural, architectural and scenic highlights.
Our inaugural ride, in partnership with Bike West Hartford, was held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 in conjunction with the Celebrate West Hartford festival. Another ride showcasing the City of New Britain was held on Sunday, September 27, 2015.
Ride proceeds will help fund our advocacy and education work to make Connecticut a better place to bike and walk, including:
Bike Walk Connecticut's Discover Connecticut Bicycle Tours are held in various cities and towns in Connecticut and showcase the best of our state, including beautiful parks, diverse neighborhoods, local businesses and cultural, architectural and scenic highlights.
Our inaugural ride, in partnership with Bike West Hartford, was held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 in conjunction with the Celebrate West Hartford festival. Another ride showcasing the City of New Britain was held on Sunday, September 27, 2015.
Ride proceeds will help fund our advocacy and education work to make Connecticut a better place to bike and walk, including:
- Advocating for pro-cyclist and pro-pedestrian laws, policies and infrastructure;
- Promoting bike commuting and the national Bike to Work campaign.
- Educating professionals on the NACTO bikeway design guidelines;
- Educating the public about Connecticut’s Complete Streets Law and how to Share the Road;
- Educating, inspiring, and connecting members at the Connecticut Bike Walk Summit; and
- Holding bicycle education programs.
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