Best Bike Rides Connecticut

Best Bike Rides Connecticut describes 40 of the greatest recreational rides in the Connectiut. Road rides, rail rides, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5- to 35-mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures (though there are plenty of challenging rides in the mix as well). Best Bike Rides Connecticut includes a map of each ride, a log of significant mile points, a text description of the ride, a start-finish point with nearby motor vehicle parking, the GPS coordinates of the start-finish point, and color photos of one of the ride's features. Also included is information on local restaurants, lodging, maps, bicycle shops, other facilities for cyclists, and community resources.

David Streever is a writer and cyclist originally from the shores of the Connecticut River. He started out recreationally riding in his hilly hometown of East Haddam, and became a dedicated road cyclist and advocate with the help of his New Haven community. David is a professional writer who covered the 2015 UCI bike race in Richmond. In addition to cycling, he also writes essays about ethics, religion, and social issues. He now lives in Richmond, Virginia, in a rambling home in the city’s historic Fan District, with his Virginian wife and their bike-hating dog and disinterested cat.