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Discover Connecticut Bicycle Tour Series 

Questions? Contact Susan Smith at DiscoverCT@bikewalkct.org 
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.
  • Up to FOUR BIKE TRAILS included in the New Britain bike routes- Fast Track multi-use trail (10, 25 & 50 mile routes), Hanover Pond Trail (50 mile route). Quinnipiac Gorge Trail (50 mile route), and Farmington Canal Trail (50 mile route)
  • BIKE VALET enabling participants to enjoy their brunch and free all-day admission to the New Britain Museum of American Art, while their bicycles are securely stored and watched
  • SELF-GUIDED WALK TRAIL through Walnut Hill Park - learn about New Britain's rich and interesting history provided by informational signs along the trail. Bring the family!
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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.
  • CATERED POST-RIDE BARBECUE UNDER THE BIG TENT
  • THE MEADOW BROTHERS- Connecticut home-grown musical duo playing countrified Americana and folk music.
  • CYCLING WITHOUT AGE program from Bike West Hartford will provide free rickshaw riwatctde demonstrations.  The rickshaw enables people of all ages to experience the joy of a bicycle ride.

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: 
  • Check-in station for helmet fit & bike review
  • Bike safety tips
  • Three to four stations to test bike skills
  • Congratulations station
  • Area for practicing bike skills and having fun

Registration for the Glastonbury ride is now closed.
 


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The mobile-friendly interactive map above works on most computers and smartphones. View the full-screen map, or type this shortlink into your browser: bit.ly/bikenewbrit


​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: 
  • 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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