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1 June 2012 Thank you Ride Leaders! May was a wet month for cycling, but the AMC Bicycling Committee thanks all leaders who led rides in May. The Committee would love to have new leaders from members who are willing to bring new riding spirit to AMC, or retired leaders who haven t led a ride recently, but need to re-connect with familiar faces and meet new ones. In addition, a big thank-you goes to our Co-Chairs Susan Grant and Rick Merritt for leading the Memorial Day Weekend getaway to Hampton Beach. For members who have never been, it is always a fun-filled sell out trip that everyone enjoys and looks forward to returning. Check out future trips in this newsletter. AMCyclist Newsletter Editor 15TH ANNUAL TRAILS IN MOTION SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2012 IRON HORSE BOULEVARD SIMSBURY, CT FARMINGTON VALLEY TRAILS COUNCIL This is a non-amc sponsored event, but is published for information purposes only. Visit the Trails-In- Motion website for more information on times and registering at NEW WEEKEND TRIP BIKING IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS NEW HAMPSHIRE AUG /60mile rides over scenic roads north of notches in New Hampshire/ Vermont. $ /pp does Include 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, 2 nights lodging. L Ben Klass ((781) , ben_klass@yahoo.com), R Rami Haddad ((857) , mdxix@hotmail.com. Contact leaders for more information.

2 JUNE RIDES WEEKNIGHTS Participants are asked to provide their own cue/ride sheets unless otherwise noted. Directions, cue/ride sheets, and description may be found at All rides are listed on the Web at ct-amc.org/cycling/bikelistings.htm and include the specific link to the cue sheet. Weeknight Bike Rides Tuesday Manchester, CT** Weeknight Bike Rides Thursday Essex, CT** June 5, 12, 19, 26 (RC,TR,FL/RL CUE 11-22mph) Rides of miles, Connecticut, East of River, CT. Meet at 5:45p.m for prompt 6:00p.m. start at Jo-Ann s Fabrics. Helmets are required. Lights and reflective wear are strongly recommended for safety reasons. The traditional Tuesday night ride series returns with routes of varying paces and distances. The ride goes over mild terrain past fields and farms in South Windsor, East Windsor and Ellington. Distances will increase as daylight hours get longer. Riders will join groups based on pace, each with its own leader. The faster groups will ride the longer distances. Sample distances and paces include 18 miles at a 14 to 15 mph avg. pace, 23 miles at a 17 mph avg. pace, and 42 miles at a 22 mph avg. pace. Directions: I-84 East to Exit 62, left at end of ramp, then left at third light onto Pleasant Valley Rd. Right into shopping center to Jo-Ann s. Park near the former Bugaboo Restaurant. From I-84 West, taken Exit 62, left onto Pleasant Valley Rd., then right into the shopping center. Possible dinner after the ride at a local restaurant chosen by participants. June 7, 14, 21, 28 Essex, Connecticut, West of River, CT. (RC, FL/RL, 13-17mph) miles. Wheels spinning start 6pm prompt. Show-and-Go, several rides of various distances. Meet at old CPL at Essex Exit 3 off Route 9, next to Fire Station. No cue sheet, regroup, no one dropped. Rain cancels. L Finlay Ferguson ((860) before 9pm, finlayferguson@msn.com), L Beverly Medlin ((860) before 9pm, kayaker767@gmail.com), L Mark Henebry ((860) before 9pm, mhenebry@sbcglobal.net) NOTE: This ride is for advanced cyclists who can achieve the speed listed and do hills. ** Thursday rides will be from beginning of April until the end of August. L Wayne Tursi ( Before 9PM), bicycling@ct-amc.org L Judy Borrmann ( Before PM) L Rick Merritt ( Before 9PM), bicycling@ct-amc.org L Ray Taksar ( Before 9PM) L David Waldburger ( Before 9PM)

3 JUNE RIDES Sat., Jun. 2. Stonington into Rhode Island - Corn, Cows and Chardonnay, Connecticut, East of River, CT. (RC, FL/RL, Cue, mph) 41 miles. Meet for prompt 10:00AM start at I-95, Exit 91 CPL (Rte 234)in Stonington. Stonington into Rhode Island ride, with Post Ride Wine gathering at Jonathan Edwards Winery. This interesting ride over mostly rolling terrain travels around the eastern Connecticut towns of Stonington and North Stonington before crossing into Rhode Island for visits to Hopkinton, Ashaway and a corner of Westerly. The route then crosses back into Connecticut, then back into Rhode Island again before returning to Connecticut and returning to the CPL. Optional after ride gathering at the Wine Festival at the Jonathan Edwards Winery in Stonington. L Bruce Ebbets, (bmebbe@sbcglobal.net) Sat., Jun. 2. Milford-Orange Cruise, Orange, Orange, Connecticut, West of River, CT. (RC, FL/RL, Cue, 14-15mph) 45 miles. Meet at 10:15am for a 10:30am start at Mary L. Tracy School. 650 Schoolhouse Lane, Orange (at the intersection of Schoolhouse Lane and Orange Center Rd). Rt. 15 South to Exit 57 to Rt. 34 East. Turn right on Orange Center Rd. (Rt. 152). The school is on the left in 1.6 miles. From Rt. 15 North, take Exit 56. Straight at the end of the ramp onto Old Grassy Hill Rd. Right on Rt. 152 South. The school is on the left in 0.2 miles. Ride on the back roads of Orange and Woodbridge, then south to Milford for some waterfront cruising. This ride follows much of the Folks on Spokes ride. Visit Orange Strawberry Festival afterward, which is close to the start location. If you want a homemade strawberry pie, come at 10:00am when the festival starts. There will be none left when the ride finishes. L Mark Kiley ((203) , mkiley431@aol.com) Sun., Jun. 3. Putnam and North County Rail-Trail Ride, Brewster, NY, New York, Hudson River Valley, NY. (SO, RL, RG, No cue, 11 mph) 31 miles. Meet at 9:45 for prompt 10 a.m. start at the trailhead at 100 Tilley Foster Road, Brewster, NY. Enjoy a peaceful 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. Directions: I-84 to Exit 19. 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. Lunch stop in Yorktown Heights, where lunch may be purchased and restrooms are available. Rail trail brochures are available for download at the listed websites. A GPS overview is also available. L Mike Ceruzzi ((203) before 9:00pm, mceruzzi@snet.net) Sun., Jun. 3. Run for the Roses Ride - Windsor, Connecticut, West of River, CT. (FL/RL, RG, 12-14mph, CUE) 40.8 miles. Prompt 10:00a.m. start from the parking lot near the Windsor Center RR Station. I-91, Exit 37. Travel east on Route 305 for 1 mile, and turn right at the light onto Route 159, briefly. Go straight at the light into the shopping area, and left on Central Avenue (at CVS), then right at the end to the parking lot. Special ride to Hartford's award-winning Elizabeth Park Rose via Bloomfield and West Hartford. Bring lunch. Rain or wet roads cancel. L Rick Merritt ((860) Before 9 PM), L Terri Pappagallo ((860) Before 9 PM, tpappagallo@snet.net)

4 Mon., Jun. 4. Watch Hill Wanderings, No. Stonington, Connecticut, East of River, CT. (SO,FL/RL, Cue, mph) 38.6 miles. Prompt 10:00 AM start. Interesting ride along Connecticut-Rhode Island border including Watch Hill Lighthouse and Misquamicut State Beach. Meet at CPL, I-95, Exit 93 (Rt 216) at the CT/RI state line. Rain cancels. L Dick Ruddock ((203) Before 9 PM, rhiker2000@aol.com) Sat., Jun. 9. Thimble Island Trek, Madison, Connecticut, West of River, CT. (SO,FL/RL,RG,Cue,11-13mph) 31.8 miles. Meet for a 10:00AM start at the I-95 exit 61, CPL. (Rt. 79/Durham Rd). This is a mostly flat ride with impressive views of the Guilford coastline with a visit to Stony Creek and the Thimble Island tour boat dock and gazebo. L Barb Frey ((860) Before 9 PM) Sat., Jun. 9. South Windsor-Bike Ride and Wine Tasting, Connecticut, East of River, CT. (SO,FL,CUE,10-15mph) Meet for 3:00 P.M. Ride followed by WINE TASTING at 5:00 P.M. There will be 2 rides planned. One of 20 miles and a longer 20+ option. Ride will start at South Windsor Bike Shop, 1735 Ellington Road in Town Center Plaza which is next to Stop & Shop. After the ride, a wine tasting with cheese and fruit is planned at the Town Center Wine Shop which is next to the bike shop and possible pizza party at Sal's after is planned. Bathroom and changing available at the bike shop. This is a bike ride and social so come and enjoy. L Rick Merritt ((860) Before 9 PM), L Arman Boutin ((860) Before 9 PM) JUNE RIDES Sun., Jun. 10. Riverfront Parks of Hartford and East Hartford, East Hartford, Connecticut, East of River, CT. (SO, FL, 11-13mph, NO- CUE) 25 miles. 10:00am start. Meet in East Hartford, East River Drive (in the parking lot in front of Three Rivers Magnet School). Ride to all Riverfront parks, tour all trails and parks on both sides of the Connecticut River with a little downtown. 1-91N Exit 29, over Charter Oak Bridge. Follow signs to East River Drive to the end. Turn left at the light. The lot is on the left after the overpass. L Rick Merritt ((860) Before 9 PM), L Terri Pappagallo ((860) Before 9 PM) Mon. Jun. 18. Gorgeous Granby and Granville, Connecticut, West of River, CT. (SO, RL/HL, RG, 11-13mph) 37.7 miles. Meet for 10am start at CPL on Rte. 189 at N. Church St. in North Granby. Ride through beautiful classic New England countryside: country roads, country store, farms, ice cream stand, and a 3 mile downhill run. Bring lunch. Participants must bring own ride sheets. Originally scheduled for 6/11. L Tom and Nancy Mann ((860) before 9pm, tomandnance@netzero.net) Mon., Jun. 18. SCCC's Madison to Chamard Vineyard Loop, Madison, Connecticut, West of River, CT. (SO,FL/Rl, CUE, 10-13mph) 30.2 miles. Gather by 9:45 for Prompt 10am start. Starting Location: I-95 Exit 61 CPL (Rt. 79) in Madison. A mellow shoreline ride through Madison, Killingworth and Clinton that features visits to Chamard Vineyard, Clinton Town Marina/Dock and Hammonassett State Park (Meig's Point pavilion & the Nature Center). Spectacular views of Long Island Sound. L Barb Frey ((860) Before 9 PM)

5 JUNE RIDES Sun., Jun. 24. See Both Sides Of The Connecticut River Ride, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, West of River, CT. (SO,FL,Cue,11-13 mph) 33.8 mi. Meet for 10am start at the RR Station parking area in Old Saybrook. Directions: From I-95 North use exit 67; at bottom of ramp continue straight onto Rt. 154 and through the traffic light (Rt.1 enters from left here); crossing bridge over RR, take first right onto access road into the Saybrook Crossing shopping center and RR station. From I-95 south use exit 68 (Rt. 1 south); follow Rt. 1 south; turn left at traffic light (Rt. 154); cross bridge over RR and take first right into Saybrook Crossing shopping center and RR station. To park, drive through the parking lot and past the RR station. This is a mostly flat ride in Old Saybrook and Old Lyme with some sensational views of Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River. The trip visits Fenwick, Cornfield Point and uses the Baldwin Bridge bike path to cross the Connecticut. River. The route visits the DEP Marine Headquarters on Old Lyme's Ferry Road (possible lunch or snack stop) and continues over some great bike touring roads on the return trip. After the ride come join us for the 3rd annual "Barbara and Ray Beach Cookout" Directions to beach house will be given at end of ride. All grill food will be provided. BYOB. Add a snack or side if you wish. Don't forget your bathing suit. Shower available. Hope to see you. L Ray Taksar (ray1bike@aol.com), L Barbara Rutigliano Sun., Jun. 24. Three County Tour - Wassaic, NY, Connecticut, West of River, CT. (SO,RL/ HL,CUE,RG,10-12mph) 50 miles. Meet for 9:45AM start. Scenic ride in farm & horse country on roads with very little traffic. Slower riders welcome. Leader will stop & regroup often as required to keep the group together. The ride has one big hill which occurs very early in the ride. After we climb the hill, the rest of the ride will be mostly downhill or flat. Bring or buy lunch. Faster riders also welcome. Meet at Cousin's Mini Mart on Route 22 in Wassaic New York. From southern / western Conn., take I-84 west to Brewster N.Y. Then Route 22 north for 30 miles. Mini Mart will be on left. From central / northern Conn., take Route 44 west to Millerton N.Y. Then Route 22 south for about 10 miles. One mile past the Wassaic railroad station on left. Mini Mart will be on right. L Mike Ceruzzi ((203) Before 9PM, mceruzzi@snet.net) Mon., Jun. 25. Madison & Guilford Suburbia, Connecticut, West of River, CT. (SO,FL/ Rl,Cue,10-13mph) 33.7miles. Meet at 9:45AM for prompt 10:00AM start at Robert's Food Market parking lot, Rt. 80 in No. Madison (200 yards east of Rt. 79/Rt. 80 traffic circle). Park away from the various businesses, in the more remote areas of the parking lot. This is a flat to rolling ride with a few moderately hilly sections; the ride is mostly in Guilford with some interesting pastoral views along with some excellent views of Long Island Sound. There is lots of variety on this ride. L Barb Frey ((860) Before 9 PM)

6 UPCOMING WEEKEND TRIPS BIKE CAPE COD AUGUST 9-12 Thurs thru Sun Stay at Coast Guard Station with ocean view & walk to the beach. Open to intermediate cyclists. Bike on roads, rolling hills & Cape Cod Bike Trail. Three nights, 3 breakfasts & 2 dinners. Other activities available such as kayaking (rental available). To register: 1) Send check for $125 with name, & address to Terry Bludeau, 2 Hearthstone Drive, Simsbury CT ) E mail both leaders with name, address & mobile phone number terrybb@msn.com AND co-leader Susan Wallens swallester@gmail.com. UPPER CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY BIKING, FAIRLEE, VERMONT GREEN MOUNTAINS, VERMONT SEPTEMBER Road bike ride options of 20-65mi. along country roads. Flatter rides along the river with more challenging rides into the hills in VT and NH. Stay at Hulbert Outdoor Center in 3-4 bedroom cabins, 2/room. Cost is $145 includes 2 nights lodging, 2 full breakfasts, Sat. dinner, bedding & towel. Drive up early for an optional ride on Friday. Send your address, , and phone to Registrar with your check for the full amount payable to Finlay Ferguson. Fee is non-refundable unless leaders find a replacement. Call or any questions. L Finlay Ferguson ((860) Before 9PM, finlayferguson@msn.com), L Mark Henebry, R Finlay Ferguson, (46 Mitchel Terrace, Ivoryton, CT 06442, ) BICYCLING LAKE CHAMPLAIN, VERMONT IN MID-SUMMER JULY 6 10 Ride along the most historic body of fresh water in North America. Spend two nights in Burlington at the LaQuinta Inn & Suites. Then drive to North Hero and spend two nights at the North Hero House. Will meet mid-day Friday en route to Burlington, location TBD, for first ride. Cue sheets provided daily for various riding options, flat, rolling and hilly. Riders must be experienced and able to maintain bike, no support wagon. Trip includes four nights lodging, two continental breakfasts, two full breakfasts, two happy hours, and one dinner at the North Hero Inn. $400 pp double occupancy, $425 for non-amc members. Deposit $200 non-refundable after 6/1/12 unless a replacement is found. Cancellation fee of $25 applies. Contact Leader prior to registering. R Susan Grant, 83 Lake Shore Drive, Middlefield, CT 06455, (860) (best time to call: before 9pm), sremele@comcast.net, L., Susan Grant, L Bruce Ebbets (860) (best time to call: between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.) bmebbe@sbcglobal.net

7 Appalachian Mountain Club Connecticut Chapter 32 Highland Ave. Redding, CT Abbreviation Legend CPL Commuter Parking Lot CUE Cue Sheet Provided FL Flat Terrain HI/HL Hilly Terrain L/CL Leader/Co-Leader MB/MTN Mountain Bike RC Recreational ride RG Regroup during ride RL/RO Rolling terrain SASE Self-Addressed Stamp Envelope SO Social Ride SW Sweep stays with slower riders TR Training Bicycle Committee 2012 Rick Merritt, Committee Chair Susan Grant, Committee Co-Chair Tom Ebersold, Short Notice/ Coordinator Jo Ann Hewett, Ride Coordinator Terri Pappagallo, Newsletter Editor Wayne Tursi, Connecticut Chapter Chair Web Site For post-publication updates, check the Bicycling calendar on-line at: click on the Bicycling button. Short Notice Rides To subscribe to ct-amc.bicycling, the notification of upcoming rides that don t make the deadlines for AMC Outdoors and AMC Cyclist, go to the website, type your address in the box of upcoming rides by and click on join now. You will receive a confirmation message from Yahoo. Follow the instructions in the message to confirm that you want to join the list..