Connecticut is Great - Ride The state!!

Connecticut is Great! Ride The State 57 Miles, Lots of smiles

Who, What, WheN, wheRE, why

Who Can Ride?

A RideThrough Connecticut History

We suggest intermediate or experienced riders that can ride comfortably with traffic. Of the 57 miles, there are about 5 miles that will route us along Rt 10, from Lazy La., Southington to Northwest Dr., Plainville/Farmington town line.

There will be a Police Escort along the RT 10 Section.

Start of the Ride - Pierre Lallement Monument

Corner of College and Chapel Streets,

New Haven Green

Free Parking at Yale, Ingaills Ice Arena

73 Sachem St., New Haven, CT

**In case of Rain - Rain Date June 26 Same times**

See Facebook page if questionable weather is an issue

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A RideThrough Connecticut History

We Meet at the Pierre Lallement Monument

(990 Chapel St., New Haven)

7:15 - 8AM Check in

The Ride Starts on Saturday June 25th*

8:15AM Sharp

We try to Average 12 - 14 MPH

There will be 3 Group Rest Stops

1) Lock #12 Cheshire Town Park, 487 North Brooksvale Rd.

(Approx. @ 10.5 mi.)

2) Southington Trail Head (Police Station)

69 Lazy Lane - Rest and regroup for a Police Escort along RT 10 for 5.25 miles - We need to ride together.

3) Lunch at the New Center of Avon (Whole Foods)

approx. mile 40

After Lunch the riders will have about 17 miles to finish their goal of the day - The last leg to Miller Rd. Trail Head, Southwick, MA.

Everyone completing the course will receive a

Certificate of Completion

Any Issues or Non Emergency Situations 860-559-4199

If you opted for Bus Ride Back

*Rain date June 26, Same time, Same Station

Your Entry Fee Goes to Support the ECG!

East Coast Greenway is a Greenway Advocacy Organization based in Durham, NC 501-C(3)

The East Coast Greenway connects 15 states and 450 cities and towns for 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida.

In central Connecticut, the 47 miles of East Coast Greenway along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail are nearing completion and are a favorite of many Greenway users.

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Why is this Ride Important?

Your Entry Fee Goes to Support the ECG!

One of the greatest assets in Connecticut is our Greenways.

Usage this year is up 3 to 4 times from previous years. The Connecticut Greenways between New Haven and Southwick, MA are among the most scenic and easy riding, in the Northeast.

The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail aka., East Coast Greenway provides a spectacular 1 day journey through our states' history.

The Canal was built in the 1820's, and was superseded by the Railroads in the later half of the 1800's. The Railroad ceased to operate in the 1970's, and a decade latter the greenways were just in their infancy.

Today there are over 36,000 miles of multiuse trails in America.

Connecticut is a wonderful place to live and ride

Her Belief in Cycling has Lead us to 10 Bicycle Friendly Communities in Connecticut

Former Simsbury First Selectman, Mary Glassman riding with her "Tandem Captain" Andy,, While she was 1st Selectman of Simsbury she stated the Bicycle Friendly Community* (BFC) Movement in Connecticut.

*Bicycle Friendly Community is a designation awarded to communities that are worthy of the designation, according to the guidelines set forth by the League of American Bicyclist

Our World Connected by Cycling

International Friendship and Love

We start out our journey, in New Haven traveling from the New Haven Green - Pierre Lallement monument on the southwest corner to and through Yale University, a university attended by students from 48 different countries.

In the Picture, Somen Debnath, talking to Al Nienberg, and Andy Hamilton (2018 ECG WAY Tour)

By the time we came upon Somen, he had visited 136 countries - When I asked him -"How long have you been riding?".... He responded "14 Years"....Wow!

June 25,2022 You Can Ride The State!

Connecticut is Great! Ride The State 57 Miles, Lots of smiles

Who, What, WheN, wheRE, why

Who Can Ride?

A RideThrough Connecticut History

A RideThrough Connecticut History

A RideThrough Connecticut History

A RideThrough Connecticut History

A RideThrough Connecticut History

Your Entry Fee Goes to Support the ECG!

Your Entry Fee Goes to Support the ECG!

Your Entry Fee Goes to Support the ECG!

Why is this Ride Important?

Your Entry Fee Goes to Support the ECG!

Your Entry Fee Goes to Support the ECG!

Connecticut is a wonderful place to live and ride

Her Belief in Cycling has Lead us to 10 Bicycle Friendly Communities in Connecticut

Our World Connected by Cycling

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Ride The State CT - Facebook Group

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