Upcoming Rides
- Friday, July 26, 2024
- 9:30aC/143939.439.40Raspberry Swirl ChunkJason IngargiolaThis is a destination ride that takes you to a quaint, seasonal ice-cream stand, Ferris Acres Creamery, in Newtown, CT. The ride is best-suited for a weekday as the creamery tends to be very crowded over the weekends. Check the Ferris Acres Creamery website for current hours. The route itself chiefly follows quiet rural roads with a few short stretches on the more heavily trafficked Routes 58 and 302. Terrain includes the normal mix of rollers, hills, and flats found on area rides that venture north of the Merritt. Total climbing is just under 2700 feet
- 8:30aD+/12.52221.721.70Waveny Wonder - Back to ParkSheila Quinn
Fast paced D+/C- Scenic route goes south into Darien traveling along Long Island Sound, with a stop at Pear Tree Point Beach all the way to Rowayton, then heads north back to New Canaan.
Park in the lot on the left near the top of the hill coming from South Ave.
- Saturday, July 27, 2024
- 8:30aB/184949.049.00Simpaug Turnpike ExtendedBrian Shea
Simpaug Turnpike extended to Danbury with a stop at Cafe Duo.
- 8:30aB-/16.54040.040.00Madison AvenueMike AhearnBase Miles - 10 mile warm-up. Up through Greenfield Hill and then out along Rt. 59 to Judd Road, setting up five miles of rollers coming south on Madison Avenue. Good training ride. Food store available mid-ride.
- 9aB-/163232.332.30West Redding ChallengePhil Chiaia
Tired of the same old rides? Trying a different one this Saturday.
Steady climbing through Weston is rewarded with an extended rolling stretch in Redding, and beautiful water views along the Saugatuck Reservoir. The route has 1,800 ft. of elevation gain or 55 ft. of climbing per mile. Food stop options are limited on the ride, so it is best to bring all needed food and water.
- 9aC+/14.53232.332.30West Redding ChallengeRon Tyson
Tired of the same old rides? Trying a different one this Saturday.
Steady climbing through Weston is rewarded with an extended rolling stretch in Redding, and beautiful water views along the Saugatuck Reservoir. The route has 1,800 ft. of elevation gain or 55 ft. of climbing per mile. Food stop options are limited on the ride, so it is best to bring all needed food and water.
- 8aC/13.52525.325.30Early Bird to CatamountChristina OgrenFirst 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.
- 8:15aD+/132626.026.00Early Bird to Catamount BackwardsJeff MunkStarting 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.
- 8:30aD/11.52222.422.40Longshore Ramble - 22 mile rideAlison Conroy
- 8:45aE/102121.021.00Four Beaches RideBobbie KinnScenic tour of coastal Stamford, Darien and Rowayton with views of the sound from multiple points along the ride. This is as flat as a ride can be Fairfield County.
- Sunday, July 28, 2024
- 8:15aB/17.57373.073.00Greenwich to Croton DamJaynab Rose
Stretch out your mileage on the folling/hilly ride from Greenwich High out along the Croton River and past the Dam before returning. Two food stops (miles 27 and 56).
- 8:30aB-/16.34444.044.00Kisco KidJon Swallen
A scenic ramble through North Greenwich, Armonk, Mt Kisco and Bedford with some testy rollers and hills. Food stop.
- 8:30aC+/16.33030.030.00Wilton Outdoor 30 milesWilliam Carney
A nice ride that gets off main roads and travels north along quiet roads and loops around and back to Outdoor Sports
- 8:30aC+/15.53030.030.00Wilton Outdoor 30 milesG Michael DeAngelis
I am temporarly leading this ride in-lieu of Ed Benison who is away for the weekend. Hope to see the usual group on Sunday. RIDE ON!
- 9aC/13.53131.031.00Backwoods to Shoreline Spin OriginalJeff MunkThis is the original route from 1993 created by Brian Gossler and formally known as the Fairly Long Flat Ride, which it never was. After other iterations and modifications, this ride was returned to its original starting point at the Merritt CPL at Exit 42 in Westport. The name was changed by Jeff Munk to better describe the route and only a slight modification had to be made to the original. We still start inland and then curve southward through Fairfield to the shoreline of Southport and Westport before heading back north to the CPL.
- 8:30aC/132322.722.70Fairfield Coastal Cruise (23 miles)Jason IngargiolaCruise along the beaches of Fairfield on the first loop with a swing over to Black Rock on the second loop with terrific water views along St. Mary's by the Sea. This route skillfully avoids any hills and has only a few minor rollers between all the flat stretches. The route is flat with only 300 ft. of elevation gain. There is only 13 ft. of climbing per mile.
- 8:30aE/10.52322.722.70Coleytown Calf Pasture Double LoopBobbie KinnA 2 loop ride leaving from Westport RR station. 1st flat loop is less that 10 miles of flat riding inland to Coleytown Elem and back. 2nd loop with waterfront views is flat with a few small climbs over and then back from Calf Pasture Beach. Do one or both loops. Shorter options available. NOT recommended for mid-day riding.
- Tuesday, July 30, 2024
- 6pB/182828.028.00Tuesday Night Spin to GeorgetownDrew BerescikAn alternative route for the Tuesday Night Spin that avoids the busier parts of Saugatuck and Norwalk, and bypasses Valley Forge and Lyons Plain roads given their condition. Route goes up to Georgetown before returning through Weston and Westport.
- 6pB-/172424.424.40Bino 24Gary Bebell
Park behind the historical society, not the little shopping center. Travel quiet roads in North Stamford up to Pound Ridge and then return through New Canaan - going along beautiful back roads. This ride has many small climbs but less than 1000 feet of climbing in total with a nice downward return on Davenport Ridge to finish off.
- 8:30aC/142727.127.10Longshore to Greenfield-27Jason IngargiolaRelaxing, scenic ride from beautiful Longshore Park along Compo beach before heading inland on some Bloomin' Metric roads then returning back to the shore. We have a Food Stop at The Porch in Westport, a little over halfway into the ride.
- Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- 6:15pC/141615.715.70Trek Evening Shop Ride-15milesJason Ingargiola
Join us at Trek Fairfield for a ride through Fairfield, Southport, and Westport along familiar club roads. The route leaves from the store parking lot on Black Rock Turnpike and follows Mill Plain Rd into Southport then turns inland and northeast back to the store. Flat & fast first half with most of the elevation in the second half.
- 9:30aC/13.52222.022.00Waveny Wonder Option 1 - Back to ParkJeff MunkScenic 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.
- 9:30aD/112221.721.70Waveny Wonder - DriftwoodCatherine BeckmannScenic 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.
- 9:30aE/101919.219.20Waveny Wonder EZerBobbie KinnScenic 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.
- Thursday, August 1, 2024
- 6pB-/172626.226.20Up and Down GreenwichGary Bebell
Also faster rides same time and a longer faster ride led by Jon (the shop owner).
- 6pB-/16.72222.022.00Thursday Night Coastal Cruiser Coleytown +Bronson RouteDavid DanversThursday Night Ride Alternate
- 9:30aC+/15.52828.028.00longshore ramble 28Jack Mail
- 9:30aC/13.52828.028.00Longshore Ramble - 28 mile rideJeff MunkRelaxing, 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.
- 4pC/132323.023.00Old Montreal , Lachine Canal, Park des Rapides and backBill OConnell
1) MONTREAL - CHAMPLAIN RIDE - August 1-4 OR Champlain Rides only -August 3-4
WCC event -Shared with Sound Cyclists
For some international Flavor, and Car Free Bike Paths along Canals and The Saint Lawrence come ride with WCC in Montreal! Enjoy incredible restaurants with tradiditonal Canadian dishes. We start with a Short ride Thursday afternoon along the Lachine Canal and St Laurence river. On Friday we start with the same routes but finish with explorqaation of the bridges, islands. and locks along the St Lawrence and include an optional climb to the top of Mount Real for scenic views of the city, before heading back to the states to our hotel in Plattsburgh. Hotels in both Cities have reasonable cancellation policy.
Montreal just made Top 10 Worldwide places to cycle .- Ride Thursday Afternoon and Friday morning- mostly on bike paths along Canal and St. Lawrence rapids. Optional climb up Mont Royale for beautiful views of City and River.
Friday after ride, we move to Plattsburgh for Champlain Rides.
Ride with WCC and SCC along the Champlain Lake and Islands on Saturday July 3 with mostly flat distances up to 70 miles and beyond, There are routes as short as 28 miles as well.
Sunday we ride to Burlington Vermont across the unique and scenic Island Line, 3 miles across Lake Champlain, with a Lunch stop at the Annual Dragon Boat festival. This ride is on beautiful mixed pavement and gravel paths and roads that are generally far smoother and better maintained than those locally.Riders pay thousands of dollars for multi day tours like this, WCC offers this for the cost of hotel rooms and food.
3) Seacoast Century - September 21- Nuff said! One of the prettiest rides in the entire Northeast!
23 mile flat route (355 ft of climb) with some of the best cycling in Montreal. - 9:30aD/11.52222.422.40Longshore Ramble - 22 mile rideNancy RosettA shoreline version of the standard Thursday weekday ride.
- Friday, August 2, 2024
- 9aC/13.54141.041.00Housatonic Double CrossJason IngargiolaCycle through Milford and Stratford, crossing the Housatonic River twice, once on the Sikorsky Bridge with the return loop over the Washington Bridge. Includes less familiar and favorite roads in both river towns with many water views in Woodmont and Lordship. Mostly flat with a steep climb to the bridge and one hill after the Sikorsky Bridge. A 30-mile option is available (but misses all the shoreline views in Stratford). The 41-mile route has 1,200 ft. of climbing or 29 ft. per mile. Route information at http://connect.garmin.com/activity/55067724
- 9aC/134242.042.00Montreal Canal and RapidsBill OConnell
Flat 42 miles (313 ft of climb) along Canal Lachine and Rue de Rapides with option of crossing bridge and riding along new commercial canal and back up through Islands with Parks. There will also be a short afternoon ride on Thursday for those early arrivals, around 4pm. I will post separately if there is interest, so add a comment at signup
1) MONTREAL - CHAMPLAIN RIDE - August 1-4 OR Champlain Rides only -August 3-4
WCC event -Shared with Sound Cyclists
For some international Flavor, and Car Free Bike Paths along Canals and The Saint Lawrence come ride with WCC in Montreal! Enjoy incredible restaurants with tradiditonal Canadian dishes. We start with a Short ride Thursday afternoon along the Lachine Canal and St Laurence river. On Friday we start with the same routes but finish with explorqaation of the bridges, islands. and locks along the St Lawrence and include an optional climb to the top of Mount Real for scenic views of the city, before heading back to the states to our hotel in Plattsburgh. Hotels in both Cities have reasonable cancellation policy.
Montreal just made Top 10 Worldwide places to cycle .- Ride Thursday Afternoon and Friday morning- mostly on bike paths along Canal and St. Lawrence rapids. Optional climb up Mont Royale for beautiful views of City and River.
Friday after ride, we move to Plattsburgh for Champlain Rides.
Ride with WCC and SCC along the Champlain Lake and Islands on Saturday July 3 with mostly flat distances up to 70 miles and beyond, There are routes as short as 28 miles as well.
Sunday we ride to Burlington Vermont across the unique and scenic Island Line, 3 miles across Lake Champlain, with a Lunch stop at the Annual Dragon Boat festival. This ride is on beautiful mixed pavement and gravel paths and roads that are generally far smoother and better maintained than those locally.
- Saturday, August 3, 2024
- 9aC+/156362.762.70Lake Champlain Long RouteAlan Sheiner
62.7 miles with 1463 ft of climb. The routes are very flat once you leave South Hero Island, so the miles are nearly effortless.There is a shorter version of 30 miles. For those wishing to do a shorter ride, You will take the ferry across to the Champlain islands first thing in the morning,ride up the Champlain islands to hero's welcome for lunch.
- 9aD+/123029.829.80Lake Champlain Short RouteShean-mei Sheu
The SHORT route is quite FLAT, and suitable for D riders who do not want to do 70 miles long route. The actual distance you ride is - 30 Miles Roundtrip - and easy to add a few more miles by riding beyond Heroes Welcome a few extra miles.
- Sunday, August 4, 2024
- 9aGRV/11.54039.839.80Cumberland Head Ferry to Burlington on Island LineBill OConnell
This is day four of the Montreal-Plattsburgh weekend.
There is roughly 5 miles of well maintained gravel roads and bike pathed in each direction. The remaining path and roads are paved.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes beforehand and make left into the parking lot. DO NOT DRIVE onto the FERRY!!!! You can purchase ferry tickets either in car, or once on bike.From the far side of the ferry, we ride south along pretty roads to the Island Line - a 3 mile railway jetty across Lake Champlain then follow the bike path to Burlington where there is a Scheduled Dragon Boat Festival (free).
After about 30-45 minutes to grab food from food trucks and watch a race or two, we return to start.
- 10aD/113737.037.00Route 7 Roundabout (37 miles)Mike CeruzziStart at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, 246 Warren Tpke., Falls Village. Cycle along gently rolling roads (with a few hills) through quiet farm country in Northwestern Conn. and Southwestern Mass. with great views of the Berkshires, and a loop along Twin Lakes. Optional ending with a peaceful loop along the Housatonic River that involves a 2.35 mile section of hard-packed dirt road; otherwise, stick to the paved road to avoid the scenery. The 37-mile route has 1,800 ft. of elevation gain or 48 ft. of climbing per mile. Map and GPX file for the 37-mile route with flatter finish at .
- Tuesday, August 6, 2024
- 6pB-/172424.424.40Bino 24Gary Bebell
Park behind the historical society, not the little shopping center. Travel quiet roads in North Stamford up to Pound Ridge and then return through New Canaan - going along beautiful back roads. This ride has many small climbs but less than 1000 feet of climbing in total with a nice downward return on Davenport Ridge to finish off.
- Wednesday, August 7, 2024
- 9:30aC/13.52222.022.00Waveny Wonder Option 1 - Back to ParkJeff MunkScenic 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.
- 9:30aD/112221.721.70Waveny Wonder - DriftwoodCatherine BeckmannScenic 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.
- 9:30aE/101919.219.20Waveny Wonder EZerBobbie KinnScenic 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.
- Thursday, August 8, 2024
- 6pB-/172626.226.20Up and Down GreenwichGary Bebell
Also faster rides same time and a longer faster ride led by Jon (the shop owner).
- 9:30aC+/15.52828.028.00Longshore Ramble - 28 mile rideJack 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.
- 9:30aC/13.52828.028.00Longshore Ramble - 28 mile rideJeff MunkRelaxing, 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.
- 9:30aD/11.52222.422.40Longshore Ramble - 22 mile rideNancy RosettA shoreline version of the standard Thursday weekday ride.
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024
- 6pB-/172424.424.40Bino 24Gary Bebell
Park behind the historical society, not the little shopping center. Travel quiet roads in North Stamford up to Pound Ridge and then return through New Canaan - going along beautiful back roads. This ride has many small climbs but less than 1000 feet of climbing in total with a nice downward return on Davenport Ridge to finish off.
- Wednesday, August 14, 2024
- 9:30aC/13.52222.022.00Waveny Wonder Option 1 - Back to ParkJeff MunkScenic 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.
- 9:30aD/112221.721.70Waveny Wonder - DriftwoodCatherine BeckmannScenic 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.
- Thursday, August 15, 2024
- 6pB-/172626.226.20Up and Down GreenwichGary Bebell
Also faster rides same time and a longer faster ride led by Jon (the shop owner).
- 9:30aC+/15.52828.028.00Longshore Ramble - 28 mile rideJack MailRelaxing, 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.
- 9:30aD/11.52222.422.40Longshore Ramble - 22 mile rideNancy RosettA shoreline version of the standard Thursday weekday ride.
- Saturday, August 17, 2024
- 9:15aE/102323.323.30BBQ Fairly Flat Fairfield (Almost)Bobbie KinnA two-loop ride through Fairfield. First loop is completely flat through waterfront neighborhoods. Second loop goes inland a bit before returning to the shore. Has only 3 climbs. Do one or both loops. Recommended for casual-paced rides.
- Tuesday, August 20, 2024
- 6pB-/172424.424.40Bino 24Gary Bebell
Park behind the historical society, not the little shopping center. Travel quiet roads in North Stamford up to Pound Ridge and then return through New Canaan - going along beautiful back roads. This ride has many small climbs but less than 1000 feet of climbing in total with a nice downward return on Davenport Ridge to finish off.
- Wednesday, August 21, 2024
- 9:30aC/13.52222.022.00Waveny Wonder Option 1 - Back to ParkJeff MunkScenic 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.
- Thursday, August 22, 2024
- 6pB-/172626.226.20Up and Down GreenwichGary Bebell
Also faster rides same time and a longer faster ride led by Jon (the shop owner).
- 9:30aC+/15.52828.028.00Longshore Ramble - 28 mile rideJack MailRelaxing, 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.
- 9:30aC/13.52828.028.00Longshore Ramble - 28 mile rideJeff MunkRelaxing, 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.
- 9:30aD/11.52222.422.40Longshore Ramble - 22 mile rideNancy RosettA shoreline version of the standard Thursday weekday ride.
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024
- 6pB-/172424.424.40Bino 24Gary Bebell
Park behind the historical society, not the little shopping center. Travel quiet roads in North Stamford up to Pound Ridge and then return through New Canaan - going along beautiful back roads. This ride has many small climbs but less than 1000 feet of climbing in total with a nice downward return on Davenport Ridge to finish off.
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- 9:30aC/13.52222.022.00Waveny Wonder Option 1 - Back to ParkJeff MunkScenic 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.
- Thursday, August 29, 2024
- 6pB-/172626.226.20Up and Down GreenwichGary Bebell
Also faster rides same time and a longer faster ride led by Jon (the shop owner).
- 9:30aC+/15.52828.028.00Longshore Ramble - 28 mile rideJack MailRelaxing, 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.
- 9:30aC/13.52828.028.00Longshore Ramble - 28 mile rideJeff MunkRelaxing, 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.
- 9:30aD/11.52222.422.40Longshore Ramble - 22 mile rideNancy RosettA shoreline version of the standard Thursday weekday ride.