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    Times listed on the schedule are ride start times. Please arrive 15 minutes or earlier before your ride.

    • Wednesday, May 1, 2024
    • Thursday, May 2, 2024
    • Saturday, May 4, 2024
      • 9a
        C+/15.5
        3231.631.60
        Early Birds Combo - President's New Member Ride
        Charles Doran

        This ride is a combination of the original Early Bird Special and the Early Bird to Catamount rides.

      • 8:45a
        C+/14.5
        3231.631.60
        Early Birds Combo - President's New Member Ride
        Ron Tyson

        This ride is a combination of the original Early Bird Special and the Early Bird to Catamount rides.

      • 9a
        C/13.5
        2525.325.30
        Early Bird to Catamount (PNMR)
        Christina Ogren

        First part is the traditional Early Bird Course, but takes a turn up Bronson to the church, then up Redding and Banks North to Catamount. Flat at first with a couple nice climbs and a fast finish back for coffee.

      • 9a
        D+/12.5
        2626.026.00
        Early Bird to Catamount Backwards (PNMR)
        Jeff Munk

        This ride is part of the President's New Member Ride where we gather afterward for refreshments.

        Rain date: Sunday, May 5th.

        Starting with the traditional Early Bird to Catamount, this route takes a backward course, first going up Sturges Hwy and then down Banks North and Redding Rd.

      • 9a
        D/12
        1918.918.90
        PNMR to NRVT-19miles
        Kay Phelan

        PNMR = President's New Member Ride and NRVT = Norwalk River Valley Trail in case you were wondering: Take a fairly flat ride (only 3 hills) from Westport to the head of the Norwalk River Valley Trail at Calf Pasture Beach. Enjoy some of the views of the Long Island Sound and the Norwalk River and points of interest along the Norwalk River Valley Trial including Calf Pasture Beach, Veterans' Park, the Maritime Center, the SoNo Mall, Oyster Shell Park, Matthews Park, the Lockwood/Matthews Mansion and the historic Pine Hill cemetery. This slightly extended version take you through parts of Saugatuck Shores.

      • 9a
        E/10
        1515.115.10
        PNMR to NRVT-15miles
        Bobbie Kinn

        PNMR = President's New Member Ride and NRVT = Norwalk River Valley Trail in case you were wondering: Take a fairly flat ride (only 3 hills) from Westport to the head of the Norwalk River Valley Trail at Calf Pasture Beach. Enjoy some of the views of the Long Island Sound and the Norwalk River and points of interest along the Norwalk River Valley Trial including Calf Pasture Beach, Veterans' Park, the Maritime Center, the SoNo Mall, Oyster Shell Park, Matthews Park, the Lockwood/Matthews Mansion and the historic Pine Hill cemetery. This slightly shorter version that bypasses Saugatuck Shores.

      • 8:30a
        B-
        3939.039.00
        Fairfield Beach & Valley Forge
        Drew Berescik

        Ride along the coast to Fairfield Beach, then turning inland to Greenfield Hill, Valley Forge Road and Newtown Turnpike

    • Sunday, May 5, 2024
    • Tuesday, May 7, 2024
      • 5:45p
        B/17.3
        2727.027.00
        Tuesday Night Spin to Valley Forge (Hill Route)
        Drew Berescik

        An alternative Tuesday night route with better road surfaces and avoids rush hour traffic through Saugatuck. This route has a little more climbing on it and bypasses the upper part of the reservoir (Valley Forge) due to the road being closed. The route rejoins the original TNS at the dam and allows for extended pace line stretches. Return down to the water and a mellow ride around Compo beach in reverse. Start Location: Saugatuck Elementary School, 170 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880 School is located approximately 1 mile off I-95, Exit 17. Proceed north on Riverside Ave and the school will be on the left.

    • Wednesday, May 8, 2024
      • 10:15a
        C/13.5
        2222.022.00
        Waveny Wonder Option 1 - Back to Park
        Jeff Munk

        Scenic route goes south into Darien traveling along Long Island Sound, with a stop at Rowayton Market, then turns north to New Canaan. Park in the lot on the left near the top of the hill coming from South Ave. Lunch: After ride: Mead Memorial Park, 241 Park St., New Canaan.

      • 10:15a
        E/9.9
        1818.318.30
        Waveny Down to the Sound
        Don Stillman

        RIde from Waveny Park to the Sound in Rowayton and back. This is a fairly flat ride with some climbs back up to New Canaan. Meet in the parking lot closest to the South Ave entrance of the park. The lot is located at the top of the hill on the left.

    • Thursday, May 9, 2024
      • 10:15a
        C/13.5
        2727.027.00
        Longshore Ramble - 27 mile ride
        Jeff Munk

        Relaxing, scenic ride from beautiful Longshore Park along Compo beach before a few manageable hills inland then returning back along Southport and Compo beaches, with stop at Greenfield Hill Market in Fairfield during ride.

      • 5:45p
        B
        3131.031.00
        Tour de L'eau
        Drew Berescik

        Come join us for a spirited ride through Fairfield, Southport, and Westport. The ride leaves Ext. 46 from the Merritt Parkway and climbs Rt58 before heading down to the beaches of Westport and Fairfield, then heads north back to the lot. This is a ride intended for B- riders that are looking for a good interval workout with a final sprint at the end.

      • 10a
        C+
        2727.027.00
        Longshore Ramble - 27 mile ride
        Jack Mail

        Relaxing, scenic ride from beautiful Longshore Park along Compo beach before a few manageable hills inland then returning back along Southport and Compo beaches, with stop at Greenfield Hill Market in Fairfield during ride.

    • Saturday, May 11, 2024
      • 8:45a
        C+/15
        4645.845.80
        Bloomin Metric 2024 - 75 KM
        Ron Tyson

        This route takes you along the Long Island Sound shoreline before turning inland and up to Greenfield Hill in Fairfield where the Dogwood trees should be in full bloom during the event. This area is where the event got it's name and the route has been returned to it's original roads leading to the top of Greenfield Hill. From Fairfield, cyclists will continue north past the reservoirs in Easton. Your be riding through the town of Redding, where you will find your first Food Stop. You then continue south around the reservoir in Redding Weston for your return back to Westport, where your second Food Stop is located. You continue south toward the shoreline, heading to Sherwood Island State Park.

      • 9a
        C/13.5
        2525.025.00
        Bloomin Metric 2024 - 40 KM
        Christina Ogren

        This route takes you along the Long Island Sound shoreline before turning inland and up to Greenfield Hill in Fairfield where the Dogwood trees should be in full bloom during the event. This area is where the event got it's name and the route has been returned to it's original roads leading to the top of Greenfield Hill. There is one Food Stop before the route turns south and heads back to Sherwood Island.

      • 9a
        D+/12.5
        2525.025.00
        Bloomin Metric 2024 - 40 KM
        Jeff Munk

        PRE-BLOOMIN' METRIC RIDE

        This is for our volunteers who might not be available to ride on Bloomin' Metric day.

        This route takes you along the Long Island Sound shoreline before turning inland and up to Greenfield Hill in Fairfield where the Dogwood trees should be in full bloom during the event. This area is where the event got it's name and the route has been returned to it's original roads leading to the top of Greenfield Hill. There is one Food Stop before the route turns south and heads back to Sherwood Island.

      • 9:15a
        D/11
        2525.025.00
        Bloomin Metric 2024 - 40 KM
        John Beauchamp

        This route takes you along the Long Island Sound shoreline before turning inland and up to Greenfield Hill in Fairfield where the Dogwood trees should be in full bloom during the event. This area is where the event got it's name and the route has been returned to it's original roads leading to the top of Greenfield Hill. There is one Food Stop before the route turns south and heads back to Sherwood Island.

      • 9:45a
        E/10
        1615.515.50
        Bloomin Metric 2024 - 25 KM
        Bobbie Kinn

        This route was especially created with the novice rider in mind. This is a great entrée into group riding. The distance is just perfect for navigating comfortably around the course. While we are not restricting any rider from going on their own, this ride will be led by seasoned ride leaders. The route stays close to the Long Island Sound shoreline before heading slightly inland for the return back to the Sherwood Island.

    • Sunday, May 12, 2024
      • 10a
        D+
        3232.032.00
        Mostly Milford
        Mark Ammann

        Start with an inland pedal through Milford and Orange that is rolling to hilly before heading to the shore for a mostly flat beachside cruise. Since the food stop on the Milford Green comes late in the ride, be sure to bring a snack. The route includes a few less familiar roads, including a beautiful view of the Housatonic River, giving some variety to a popular cycling area. The route has 1,100 ft. of elevation gain or 34 ft. of climbing per mile. Garmin Connect link is https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/55067853.

    • Tuesday, May 14, 2024
      • 5:45p
        B/17.3
        2727.027.00
        Tuesday Night Spin to Valley Forge (Hill Route)
        Drew Berescik

        An alternative Tuesday night route with better road surfaces and avoids rush hour traffic through Saugatuck. This route has a little more climbing on it and bypasses the upper part of the reservoir (Valley Forge) due to the road being closed. The route rejoins the original TNS at the dam and allows for extended pace line stretches. Return down to the water and a mellow ride around Compo beach in reverse. Start Location: Saugatuck Elementary School, 170 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880 School is located approximately 1 mile off I-95, Exit 17. Proceed north on Riverside Ave and the school will be on the left.

    • Wednesday, May 15, 2024
      • 10:15a
        C/13.5
        2222.022.00
        Waveny Wonder Option 1 - Back to Park
        Jeff Munk

        Scenic route goes south into Darien traveling along Long Island Sound, with a stop at Rowayton Market, then turns north to New Canaan. Park in the lot on the left near the top of the hill coming from South Ave. Lunch: After ride: Mead Memorial Park, 241 Park St., New Canaan.

      • 10:15a
        E/9.9
        1818.318.30
        Waveny Down to the Sound
        Don Stillman

        RIde from Waveny Park to the Sound in Rowayton and back. This is a fairly flat ride with some climbs back up to New Canaan. Meet in the parking lot closest to the South Ave entrance of the park. The lot is located at the top of the hill on the left.

    • Thursday, May 16, 2024
      • 10:15a
        C/13.5
        2727.027.00
        Longshore Ramble - 27 mile ride
        Jeff Munk

        Relaxing, scenic ride from beautiful Longshore Park along Compo beach before a few manageable hills inland then returning back along Southport and Compo beaches, with stop at Greenfield Hill Market in Fairfield during ride.

      • 5:45p
        B
        3131.031.00
        Tour de L'eau
        Drew Berescik

        Come join us for a spirited ride through Fairfield, Southport, and Westport. The ride leaves Ext. 46 from the Merritt Parkway and climbs Rt58 before heading down to the beaches of Westport and Fairfield, then heads north back to the lot. This is a ride intended for B- riders that are looking for a good interval workout with a final sprint at the end.

      • 10a
        C+
        2727.027.00
        Longshore Ramble - 27 mile ride
        Jack Mail

        Relaxing, scenic ride from beautiful Longshore Park along Compo beach before a few manageable hills inland then returning back along Southport and Compo beaches, with stop at Greenfield Hill Market in Fairfield during ride.

    • Tuesday, May 21, 2024
      • 5:45p
        B/17.3
        2727.027.00
        Tuesday Night Spin to Valley Forge (Hill Route)
        ShowNGo ShowNGo

        An alternative Tuesday night route with better road surfaces and avoids rush hour traffic through Saugatuck. This route has a little more climbing on it and bypasses the upper part of the reservoir (Valley Forge) due to the road being closed. The route rejoins the original TNS at the dam and allows for extended pace line stretches. Return down to the water and a mellow ride around Compo beach in reverse. Start Location: Saugatuck Elementary School, 170 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880 School is located approximately 1 mile off I-95, Exit 17. Proceed north on Riverside Ave and the school will be on the left.

    • Thursday, May 23, 2024
      • 5:45p
        B
        3131.031.00
        Tour de L'eau
        Drew Berescik

        Come join us for a spirited ride through Fairfield, Southport, and Westport. The ride leaves Ext. 46 from the Merritt Parkway and climbs Rt58 before heading down to the beaches of Westport and Fairfield, then heads north back to the lot. This is a ride intended for B- riders that are looking for a good interval workout with a final sprint at the end.

      • 10a
        C+
        2727.027.00
        Longshore Ramble - 27 mile ride
        Jack Mail

        Relaxing, scenic ride from beautiful Longshore Park along Compo beach before a few manageable hills inland then returning back along Southport and Compo beaches, with stop at Greenfield Hill Market in Fairfield during ride.

    • Tuesday, May 28, 2024
    • Wednesday, May 29, 2024
    • Thursday, May 30, 2024
      • 10:15a
        C/13.5
        2727.027.00
        Longshore Ramble - 27 mile ride
        Jeff Munk

        Relaxing, scenic ride from beautiful Longshore Park along Compo beach before a few manageable hills inland then returning back along Southport and Compo beaches, with stop at Greenfield Hill Market in Fairfield during ride.

      • 6p
        B
        3131.031.00
        Tour de L'eau
        Drew Berescik

        Come join us for a spirited ride through Fairfield, Southport, and Westport. The ride leaves Ext. 46 from the Merritt Parkway and climbs Rt58 before heading down to the beaches of Westport and Fairfield, then heads north back to the lot. This is a ride intended for B- riders that are looking for a good interval workout with a final sprint at the end.

      • 10a
        C+
        2727.027.00
        Longshore Ramble - 27 mile ride
        Jack Mail

        Relaxing, scenic ride from beautiful Longshore Park along Compo beach before a few manageable hills inland then returning back along Southport and Compo beaches, with stop at Greenfield Hill Market in Fairfield during ride.

    • Saturday, June 1, 2024
      • 8:30a
        C+/15
        5353.053.00
        Long Island Winery Ride (50 miles)
        Jeff Munk

        IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

        This ride will be meeting in New London for the ferry ride to Orient Point at 9:00a sharp! Rain Date is Sunday, June 2.

        NOTE: We will not be doing the Orient Beach State Park loop so the ride will only be 50 miles.

        Booking a Ferry Reservation/Ticket Purchase: This is phone number for making an advanced reservations if you so choose for the Cross Sound Ferry: 860-443-5281. Bookings for passengers with a bike must be done by calling. DO NOT use their online system since there are no provisions for booking bikes there. When you make your purchase, you are going to ask for a Same-Day Round Trip with a Bike. The total round trip should be approx. $60.00. You'll want to purchase the ticket for the outgoing 9:00a ferry from New London and the 5:00p ferry for the return from Orient Point.

        For those who booked in advance, you will receive a confirmation E-mail with your reservation, which will contain a bar code/booking number. Have that ready at the dock. It will be scanned and you will receive a boarding pass. The crossing takes about an hour and twenty minutes from New London to Orient Point (the tip of the north fork of Long Island, NY).

        Directions/Parking - New London Ferry: Take I-95 North to Exit 83. You will see signs before getting off the exit for Transportation Center and State Pier. Counting the traffic light at the top of the exit, go straight and then follow the road around to the right to the third traffic light. At this point you are now going to be given two separate directions, one is for on-street parking and the other is for the direction you need go to get down to the ferry with your bike. At the 3rd traffic light mentioned above, with Governor Winthrop Blvd. on your left, turn right onto Broad Street and then start looking for on-street parking on one of the side streets off of Broad Street. We typically choose Cottage St., which is the first street on the left off of Broad St. To get down to the ferry terminal and using the 3rd traffic light mentioned above as your reference point, continue all the way down Governor Winthrop Blvd. toward the entrance to the ferry terminal. Be careful crossing the railroad tracks. Head for the large building where tickets are sold.

        Other Parking Options: There are parking lots and garages all around the area. If you decide you would rather park in a garage, drive down Governor Winthrop Blvd. and you will see the garages toward the bottom of the hill.

        See the last undeveloped area of Long Island. Flat ride along the North Fork from Orient Point to Mattituck for lunch. The North Fork Market & Deli (631) 298-5570) will be called in advance to let them know we're coming. Winery stop to be announced.

      • 8:30a
        C/13
        5353.053.00
        Long Island Winery Ride (53 miles)
        Charles Foster

        The last four miles down to Orient Beach Park can be skipped if you want to. The ferry leaves at 9:00 AM meet at 7:30 AM on the benches to the right of the ticket office. Make sure you purchase a ticket for your bike too, however that doesn't seem to be possible online, so we usually get the regular ticket online and add the bike ticket at the ticket counter. Bike lock is a good idea and bring cash too. Plan on a longer stop at the winery, but you can skip that if you want to get back earlier. Ferry has coffee and food if you want to have breakfast on the ferry. You will be leaving your bike leaned against the side of the boat in the car area. A bike lock or bungee can be used to lash the bikes together if you want to. We will be first on and first off of the ferry.

        See the last undeveloped area of Long Island. Flat ride along the North Fork from Orient Point to Mattituck for lunch and back. We will stop at a lighthouse, a winery, and possibly in Greenport too. Return on one of the late afternoon or early evening ferry to New London. The ferry ride is one hour and 20 minutes. Lunch food stop is flexible, place we typically stop at has sandwiches and other deli items.

    • Sunday, June 2, 2024
      • 9:45a
        D
        3131.031.00
        Putnam & North County Trailways
        Mike Ceruzzi

        Enjoy a peaceful, traffic-free PAVED rail trail, past reservoirs and through wooded areas with some gradual elevations to climb. The route has about 1,600 ft. of elevation gain. No public conveniences at CPL. Bring or buy lunch. DIRECTIONS: Meet at the trailhead at 100 Tilley Foster Road, Brewster, N.Y. I-84 to Exit 65. Right on Rt. 312 for 1.3 miles, then left on Rt. 6 for a short distance, then right into the trailhead parking lot, which has no restrooms.

    • Thursday, June 6, 2024
    • Saturday, July 13, 2024
      • 8:30a
        C/13
        5050.050.00
        Shelter Island Shuttle
        Jeff Munk

        The Shelter Island Shuttle has become a "Rite of Passage" for new members and a traditional premier event for all members for over two decades. If you're a returning member to this ride, you'll want to do it again. If you're new to the club or just visiting, you're going to want to do this special ride! It's one of the club's more popular rides and you don't want to miss out on it. It only happens once a year. We meet at the New London ferry terminal at around 8:00-8:15 am to catch the 9:00 am ferry to Orient Point. Once on Long Island, we'll ride from Orient Point to Greenport to catch the North Ferry to Shelter Island. On our arrival on Shelter Island we will first cycle to our lunch stop before continuing on our way. We'll be cycling on mostly flat terrain with only a few rollers and a couple of minor hills scattered around the island. There are optional lengths for different paced rides. Due to the nature of the touring and social aspects of this ride, all rides are generally ridden at the low end of their respective paces. The entire ride is done in segments with stops for ferries, lunch and the beach - Crescent Beach, our traditional stop. After leaving the beach, we head back to Orient Point for the cruise back to New London. Far more detailed information that MUST BE READ can be found at: https://www.soundcyclists.com/shelter_island_ride.htm Ride Schedule registration is required. Again, please read the details provided in the link above.

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