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Biking is a great way to see New Haven and all it has to offer. New Haven was recently awarded an “Honorable Mention” as a bike-friendly city by the League of American Bicyclists. Join guides from Elm City Cycling for a series of bicycle tours of New Haven and neighboring communities. There’s something for everyone, from casually-paced visits to historic buildings and nature preserves to 25-mile treks through the surrounding countryside and shoreline. All tours meet at the corner of College and Chapel Streets. Helmets are required for all tours.
Check back frequently or visit www.elmcitycycling.org for further details and up-to-the-minute updates.
Each Rider Should Bring:
• A bicycle in good working order
• A properly-fit helmet in good condition
• A spare tube to fit the wheel (Mechanical assistance
for minor repairs will be available)
• Water and food
• Sunscreen
Skill levels:
1: Easy ride with frequent stops within the downtown area. Suitable for all riders.
2: Easy-paced ride that may extend to outlying neighborhoods or surrounding communities. May include stops. Suitable for all riders.
3: Casually-paced ride that leaves New Haven for the surrounding communities. Suitable for intermediate riders.
4: Challenging distance or pace. Suitable for experienced riders.
Saturday, June 13, 9:00 AM
West Rock Mountain Biking (Level 4, 15-20 miles)
Explore the off-road trails of West Rock State Park and visit the historic Judges' Cave. Helmets, water, and an appropriate mountain bicycle are required for this ride.
Saturday, June 13, 2:00 PM
Public Sculpture (Level 1, 10 miles)
What do Roy Lichtenstein, Maya Lin, and Alexander Calder have in common? They, among others, all have public sculptures in New Haven. See works by these artists and many others.
Sunday, June 14, 9:00 AM
Stony Creek (Level 3, 35 miles)
Leave New Haven and visit a historic seaside village with views of the beautiful Thimble Islands.
Sunday, June 14, 2:00 PM
Community Gardens and Preserves (Level 2, 16 miles)
Ride to various public gardens and preserves throughout New Haven. We will visit land protected by the New Haven Land Trust as nature preserves, including the Quinnipiac Meadows, the Long Wharf Preserve and Morris Creek. We will also visit various public gardens sprinkled around New Haven. Learn about the land that has been placed in the public trust for both recreation and enjoyment.
Wednesday, June 17, 5:30 PM
Eye on New Haven: A Photographic Tour (Level 1, 10 miles)
Bring your camera and join an experienced local photographer for a ride to some of New Haven's most picturesque places in the soft evening light. Riders will have opportunities to take photographs at several stops during the tour.
Saturday, June 20, 9:00 AM
Sleeping Giant and Farmington Canal Greenway (Level 3, 25 miles or 18 miles)
Visit one of the New Haven area's most scenic landmarks, the Sleeping Giant. Choose from two distances: a 25 mile loop around the park, with a climb to an apple orchard and good views of the Giant's western side, and a flatter, shorter, 18 mile round trip that visits the park entrance and returns on the Farmington Canal Greenway.
Saturday, June 20, 2:00 PM
Globalization and New Haven (Level 2, 12 miles)
A bike-bound exploration and discussion into how global cultural and economic forces have shaped New Haven's diverse tapestry of neighborhoods, workplaces and civic spaces.
Sunday, June 21, 9:00 AM
Bethany Farms Tour (Level 3, 25 miles)
See those calendar pictures of New England farms come to life on this ride through the scenic countryside just outside of New Haven.
Sunday, June 21, 2:00 PM
Poetry On Wheels (Level 1, 10 miles)
Join us for a ride to some of the most scenic spots New Haven, indoors and out, to hear local poets and perhaps some surprise celebrity writers read from their work and that of their favorite writers.
Wednesday, June 24, 5:30 PM
Harborside Greenway East: Lighthouse Point (Level 2, 12 miles)
Follow the East Coast Greenway east along New Haven's shoreline to Lighthouse Park, home of an historic lighthouse and restored carousel.
Saturday, June 27, 2:00 PM
Science Park and Dixwell: History, Architecture and Culture, 1860-2010 (Level 1, 9 miles)
This interactive bicycle tour explores Science Park and its surrounding neighborhoods, originally the home of Winchester Repeating Arms. Topics include architecture, historic preservation, progressive city planning and local culture.
Join Elm City Cycling for their annual New Haven Century on Sunday, June 28.
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June 11, 2009, 1:17 pm
Julia wrote:
how long is the community gardens tour likely to last?
June 15, 2009, 8:12 am
Chris Evans wrote:
Where can I find the route taken on the Community gardens and Preserves tour ? Thank you.
June 21, 2009, 8:44 am
Andria Matthews wrote:
The Bethany Farms tour this morning is cancelled due to weather conditions. Stay tuned for news about the Poetry on Wheels tour. Weather updates at: http://www.elmcitycycling.org
July 4, 2010, 11:41 am
dana wrote:
@Chris: is this the route you’re looking for?
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ct/new-haven/679123834018988393