HARTFORD, Conn. — Bike Walk Connecticut announced on Friday that the annual Discover CT Tour will occur on Sunday, May 19, beginning at 7 a.m. Registration is now open.
Cycling enthusiasts and advocates are encouraged to participate in the event, which promises a scenic exploration of Central Connecticut’s trails and routes, beginning and ending at Atheneum Square in Hartford.
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Since 2006, Bike Walk Connecticut has promoted the development of safe and connected biking and walking infrastructure, aiming to provide bike safety within the state.
The event will happen in collaboration with the Travelers Employee Cycling Network, which is a committed advocate for cycling initiatives that is recognized as a certified Bike Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists.
The tour will take place rain or shine. Helmets are required for bicycling routes, and food and entertainment will be provided as well.
According to a release from Bike Walk Connecticut, the ride provides participants with a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the region. Cyclists participating in the tour will travel along a section of the 3,000-mile East Coast Greenway, which spans 200 miles through Connecticut.
Bike Walk Connecticut thanks Travelers for their support, which “underscores the importance of fostering bike-friendly environments” and promotes active transportation alternatives.
The ride will also commemorate Bike Walk Connecticut’s evolution from the Connecticut Bicycle Coalition to its current statewide focus. The release said that since April 2010, the organization has been at the center of promoting biking and walking initiatives and providing bike safety education across the state.
Cyclists of all skill levels are invited to participate in the community-building event.
The day’s schedule is as follows. While riders can pre-register, on-site registration begins at 7 a.m. on May 19. At 8 a.m., riders will commence on a 50-mile bike route, and a 25-mile bike route begins at 9:30 a.m.
At 10:30 a.m., a 10-mile bike ride will occur, and a leisurely walking route will be available to participants at 10:45 a.m. Lunch and entertainment begins at noon. All are part of the tour.
The cost to participate can be found here. Questions can be addressed to Carmen Chau by phone at 860-335-4345 or by email at Carmen.Chau@OnyxElite.Net.
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Dalton Zbierski is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at dzbierski@FOX61.com.
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