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Connecticut Bicycle Statutes - Its always good to know what the laws are regarding bicycles.  Start here for Connecticut.    Sections 14-286 through 14-289.  Your locality may have regulations of its own (ex. rules about riding on sidewalks). 

National Biking & Walking Study -  US DOT 10-year status report on the 1994 goals to 1) double the percentage of walking / bicycling trips & 2) reduce pedestrian / cyclist injuries & fatalities by 10%.

Rail-Trails and Safe Communities - Required reading for bicycle and multi-use path advocates. A thorough study and collection of crime data with regard to multi-use paths.

Health Benefits of Bicycling - Recent studies overseas and in Australia continue to confirm the benefits, both economic and social, of increasing the number of bicycle trips that replace car trips.

Share the Road Brochure - Do your part by being a good ambassador to bicycling.   Inside this brochure is educational safety information for both drivers and bicyclists.

How Not to Get Hit by Cars - This is a far cry from normal bicycle safety guides, which usually tell you little more than to wear your helmet and to follow the law.

BFBC Safety Tips - You should wear a helmet, but there's more to it than that.  BFBC does a good job of covering safety basics.

CCBA's Own Bike to Work FAQ's - Tips on how to get started as a bicycle commuter

Bicycle Information Center - The PBIC is a clearinghouse for information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement and access and mobility. The PBIC serves anyone interested in pedestrian and bicycle issues.

Better Bicycling Fact Sheets - Some tips from the League of American Bicyclists

Bicycle Commuting Guide - Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin

Sheldon Brown & Lighting - When it gets dark, you need some lights.  Get some tips from Sheldon.

Here are some good winter riding tips from Chicago Bike Winter

Icebike - Since this is the Northeast, sometimes you end up riding in the snow & ice.

League of American Bicyclists - To promote bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.

1000 Friends of Connecticut - 1000 Friends of Connecticut is dedicated to growing a healthy economy with choice in transportation, housing and education; and respect for farmlands, open space, natural and historic resources.

CT Smart Growth - Fighting sprawl and building communities!  The purpose of CT Smart Growth is to provide a way for grassroots community groups, state-wide organizations, sympathetic elected officials, and policy experts to come together to share information, educate ourselves about various issues, or just rant and rave if we want to.

Farmington Valley Greenway - An interactive site about a lovely 25 mile multi-use trail being constructed through five towns in the Farmington Valley of Central Connecticut.

Comprehensive Bike Parking Guide - Here is a very useful link if you are try to plan or get someone else to install bicycle parking or racks.  More info on the Advocacy Page.

Safe Routes to School - There is significant federal funding allocated to funding Safe Routes to School programs in the State of Connecticut.  More info on the Advocacy Page

Elm City Cyclists - This group is a platform for discussion on how to make New Haven a more cycle-friendly city.

Sound Cyclists - Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club is a bicycle club centered in Fairfield County, Connecticut, which was founded in 1977 "to promote the general interest of cycling, to promote a cycling-related social forum and to encourage safe bicycling."

ConnDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Page - Info on multi-use trails, safety, CT bicycle laws, statewide bicycle & pedestrian tranportation plan, and CT bicycle maps

ConnDOT Map Index of Pathways through Connecticut

Connecticut Bicycle Map - This CT DOT Map is a good first place to look for bike friendly loops (and where NOT to ride).  Full-size paper maps can be requested free of charge from the CT DOT.

CTrides - The Connecticut bus and rail transportation system consists of two commuter rail lines, three branch lines, eight CTTRANSIT bus divisions, and fourteen active transit districts.

CT Transit - The provider of public transit local and express bus services in the greater Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford Connecticut metro areas.

Rideshare - When you want alternatives to driving alone to work, turn to us

Federal Highway Administration

Federal Transit Administration

Connecticut Bike Routes -  This website has been developed by three Connecticut based bicycle enthusiasts as a service to the cycling community. Search and find detailed information on over 250 bike routes, most of which are located entirely in Connecticut.

Healthy Gears - Healthy Gears is an innovative group that combines biking with nutritional counseling. Join us on our evening or weekend fun rides on some of the most scenic trails in the region. Our rides are for all abilities and beginners are encouraged to participate.  If you would like to try one of our demo bikes, we would gladly assist you with fitting you with the proper size.   Contact Phone Number: 860-582-4090.

Capitol Velo Club - Rides and Racing

TRAVELERS BIKE CLUB - Open to club members and friends. The Travelers Bike Club offers Wednesday Night rides starting at 6 p.m. Groups head out at varying paces over courses of approximately ten, twenty or twenty-five miles. Start locations vary around the greater Hartford area. This year's biking season runs through August. If you are interested in receiving the weekly newsletter, email Jeffrey Marshall or call him at 860-954-8629

National Multiple Sclerosis Society of CT / MS Bike Tours - The Greater Connecticut Chapter hosts two bike tours each year – the bkm/Steelcase MS Bike Tour and the Mohegan Sun MS Bike Tour. Whether you are a pedal-churning cycling junkie or a recreational cyclist, one of these tours is sure to be the ride for you!

8th Annual Volvo Best Buddies Challenge - Best Buddies Connecticut is seeking cyclists of all abilities to join Team Connecticut.  Cyclists will complete either 90 or 20 miles, raising funds to support Best Buddies programs. The Challenge takes off on May 19, 2007 at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, finishing in Hyannis Port, MA.

AngelRideCT - 130 mile, 2 day charitable cycling event held on May 26 & 27, 2007. Day 1 spans from Norfolk to Ashford Connecticut.  Day 2 starts in Ashford and ends in beautiful Mystic on Long Island Sound.  The Hole in The Wall Gang Camp, a camping retreat for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases along with their outreach program, Camp In A Suitcase, are the beneficiaries. 

Simsbury Trails in Motion - Saturday, June 2nd.  The Farmington Valley Trails Council is planning this celebration of National Trails Day with 10, 28, & 50 Mile Bike Tours,Running, Walking, and Inline Skating Events.

Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon - Sunday, June 3rd.  15 Mile (25K) 25 mile (40K) 62 mile (100K) rides. 

Greater Hartford JCC Poker Bicycle Ride - July: 8, 2007 The ride is a 15 or 25 mile recreational bike ride. Each 5 miles the riders stop at a rest stop to draw a card from a deck.  The 15 mile riders will receive an extra card at the last rest stop.  Riders with the best poker hands of the day win prizes. The ride will start at the Swim & Tennis Club-4 Duncaster Road, Bloomfield.  Time: 7:45-8:45 AM Registration 9:00 AM start time  The ride benefits the Jewish Community Center's Youth and special needs program All participants receive a food ticket for lunch-Rock Cats Tickets-Use of the Swim & Tennis Club after the ride (pool, tennis courts & showers).  Contact Amy for more information.

Mass BikePike Tour - 4 day ride across Massachusetts celebrating its scenic terrain, quaint villages and wonderful local foods. In addition to being a lot of fun, the goal of this tour is to be a major fundraiser for the Bicycle Coalition of Massachusetts: MassBike.  The tour has a registration fee, but does not involve pledging, making it rather unique these days.  This year tour runs from Thurs, Aug 16th through Sun., August 19th, with a choice of 3 routes daily (30, 50 or 65 miles).

Thread City Cyclers - The mission of the Thread City Cyclers is to provide opportunities for cyclists of various skill levels to physically challenge themselves and to train for races, touring and other cycling events.

Southern Connecticut Cycle Club (SCCC) - The SCCC is a general purpose, have-some-fun bicycle club. We try to provide a variety of rides from very social and gentle to training-grade.

Mystic Velo Club - Mystic Velo Club (MVC) is a United States Cycling Federation registered club and strives is to promote amateur and recreational cycling in Southeastern Connecticut.

BikeRag.com - Free Ride - XC - Trail Reviews - Maps - Pictures - Forum - Picture Post - Trail Post - More.  Check here for CT Trail Review & Maps

Crankfire -   A Connecticut based mountain biking community with some very cool GPS functionality.

Landry’s Bicycles Event Calendar - List of rides in New England

Bike This Way - A national ride clearinghouse.  Find new and challenging rides in your area! Convert your existing cue sheets into nicely-formatted, 1/4 page, easy-to-read documents!  Earn free stuff just for entering your cue sheets!

Connecticut Explorer's Guide - A new resource for both mountain and road cycling in Connecticut.

Hartford Extended Area Triathletes (HEAT) - a nonprofit club, was established in early 2005 to serve the large and passionate Connecticut triathlon community

UTC Triathlon Club - For employees of United Technologies and their friends or family members who are interested in challenging themselves through multi-sport activities including triathlons, duathlons, running, biking and swimming.

Mark's Excellent Bike Rides - Interested in a fun Saturday morning bike ride? Check this website for rides guided by Mark Lucas.

Green Cycle Carriages (Phone # - 860-575-6301) - There is a new pedi-cab service in Hartford. You may have seen the "Cadillac" of pedal powered taxis out on evenings shuttling people around downtown. A great idea that the CCBA hopes will really take off!

Outdoors, Bicycling in Connecticut - The Hartford Courant's outdoor guide for area cyclists and commuters.

How one Central Connecticut Cyclist gets to the Jersey Shore!

 Adventure Sports Online: www.adventuresports.com