Discover Connecticut Bicycle Tour Series
Questions? Contact bikewalkct@bikewalkct.org
Suffield: Sunday, October 22 register here
Torrington: Saturday, September 23 REGISTRATION CLOSED
For the first time in its history, Bike Walk Connecticut is bringing its Discover Connecticut series to the beautiful communities of Torrington and Suffield.
Next up: on October 22, a tour of idyllic Suffield, to be held in partnership with the Friends of the Farm at Hilltop. The Suffield tour departs and concludes at Hilltop Farm, the home of legendary bicycle racer and manufacturer George Hendee.
Tickets for the Suffield ride are on sale now, so buy yours today--this tour is not to be missed!
Bike Walk Connecticut partnered with the City of Torrington for its first tour of 2017, held on September 23, 2017. The Discover Torrington tour offered a rare opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Connecticut's northwest corner in peak foliage season. The Torrington event included lunch catered by Scarpelli's Restaurant, post-ride children's programming--including an LCI-led bicycle rodeo--and live musical entertainment for all. Riders also received passes to the NWCT YMCA and half-off admission to KidsPlay Children's Museum.
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George Hendee, riding his bicycle
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Suffield Tour Sunday, October 22, 2017
Start/End: Hilltop Farm
1616 Mapleton Ave.
Suffield, CT 06078
Cost: Members: $35 (until October 21); $50 day-of
Nonmembers: $40 (until October 21); $50 day-of
$10 for youths up to age 12
Schedule: 8:00 am Registration Open
9:00 am Ride Start Time (last ride at 11:00am)
11:30-2:30pm Lunch catered by Bear's Smokehouse BBQ, Live Music by CHALK DUST and Dean's List
Maps: 50 mile
25 mile
10 mile
Torrington Tour Held on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Thank you to all who participated!
Start/End: Coe Memorial Park
101 Litchfield Street
Torrington, CT 06790
Registration begins: 8:00 am
Ride Start (show and go for all routes): 9:00 am
Lunch & Entertainment: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost: You can register at the event
$50 day of
$10 for youths up to age 12
Maps: 50 mile, 27 mile, 12 mile
Cue Sheets: 50 mile, 27 mile, 12 mile
Start/End: Hilltop Farm
1616 Mapleton Ave.
Suffield, CT 06078
Cost: Members: $35 (until October 21); $50 day-of
Nonmembers: $40 (until October 21); $50 day-of
$10 for youths up to age 12
Schedule: 8:00 am Registration Open
9:00 am Ride Start Time (last ride at 11:00am)
11:30-2:30pm Lunch catered by Bear's Smokehouse BBQ, Live Music by CHALK DUST and Dean's List
Maps: 50 mile
25 mile
10 mile
Torrington Tour Held on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Thank you to all who participated!
Start/End: Coe Memorial Park
101 Litchfield Street
Torrington, CT 06790
Registration begins: 8:00 am
Ride Start (show and go for all routes): 9:00 am
Lunch & Entertainment: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost: You can register at the event
$50 day of
$10 for youths up to age 12
Maps: 50 mile, 27 mile, 12 mile
Cue Sheets: 50 mile, 27 mile, 12 mile
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.
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.
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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Many Thanks To Our 2017 Sponsors:
Title Level
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Leadership Level
Pratt & Whitney
Silver Level
The Gamester Family
KidsPlay Children's Museum
United Health Group
The Vicha Family
Bill Young & Martha Page
Bronze Level
AAA
Biker's Edge
Campion Ambulance
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Fit Together NWCT
Northwest CT YMCA
Parkerville Wood Products
Rotary Club of Suffield
Suffield Chamber of Commerce
Town of Suffield
Torrington Savings Bank
Friends
Aquarion Water Company
Laura Baum & Family
Brendan Harris
Burlington Construction Company
Commercial Real Estate Group
Litchfield County Commercial
Scarpelli's Family Restaurant
Tiny Feet Soccer
Torrington Energy
Union Savings Bank
Title Level
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Leadership Level
Pratt & Whitney
Silver Level
The Gamester Family
KidsPlay Children's Museum
United Health Group
The Vicha Family
Bill Young & Martha Page
Bronze Level
AAA
Biker's Edge
Campion Ambulance
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Fit Together NWCT
Northwest CT YMCA
Parkerville Wood Products
Rotary Club of Suffield
Suffield Chamber of Commerce
Town of Suffield
Torrington Savings Bank
Friends
Aquarion Water Company
Laura Baum & Family
Brendan Harris
Burlington Construction Company
Commercial Real Estate Group
Litchfield County Commercial
Scarpelli's Family Restaurant
Tiny Feet Soccer
Torrington Energy
Union Savings Bank
