**Length of rides varies from approximately 10-15 miles on either paved or hard-pack surfaces that are fairly flat or with gentle hills. Our pace is relaxed, stopping for water breaks or things of interest. For all bicycle rides, please bring water to stay hydrated and wear a helmet for head protection. ** Please be aware that the rides in more distant locations will likely run until 4:00/4:30pm by the time we are back in Manchester—please plan accordingly. If you plan to carpool, please let John Flynn know via email jr_f@att.net. In the event of rain, bikers will be notified by email the day before a scheduled ride and the ride will be rescheduled to the following Monday of the next week **
September 13—Windsor Locks Canal—Directions: Route 291 W to route 5 N (left and end of exit ramp), follow through South Windsor and most of East Windsor; as you approach the center of East Windsor (multiple lights in succession and Dunkin Donuts) get into the far left lane , turn at light onto Main Street (plaza with diner on the right), left at Bridge Street, route 140, immediately after crossing bridge, turn right onto driveway between the apartment complex (old factory) and the CT River, continue to parking area at end of driveway.
September 27—Norwottuck Rail Trail (Northampton—East toward Belchertown, MA) Directions: 91 N into Massachusetts, take Exit 19, continue straight from the ramp onto Damon Road, about a block, turn right into the trailhead parking lot at Elwell State Park.
October 11—Hop River Trail (Bolton at Steele’s Crossing Road toward Willimantic) Directions:Route 44 E to Route 6 E, from the Route 44/Route 6 split go about 2.5 miles to Steele’s Crossing Road, go right on Steele’s Crossing and access trail parking lot on the right.
October 25—Farmington Canal Trail South section (Cheshire S toward Hamden) Directions: 84 W to exit 27, route 691, then take exit 3 and head S on Route 10/Highland Avenue through town, turn R on Cornwall Avenue and proceed to the trail and adjacent parking on the right