2008 Connecticut  Ride - About / Lakes Ride
July 19, 2008 - Ride Captain is RonBou
(Rain date is Sunday the 20th)

The Menu 

The Map

Rules of Engagement
in no particular order

•  I went to Inzane last year instead of doing this ride. If you have enjoyed the Ride About/Lakes ride in the past and want to do it again now is your chance.  Good folks, good food and a good ride through the Connecticut country side.

• Arrive with a topped off gas tank. There is a Mobile station a 1/2 mile from the meeting place. We won't be stopping for gas for approximately 60 miles.   This  is the same ride as the previous years.

• You should arrive in Farmington prior to 10:00 A.M. I am up early, so anytime after 7:00 A.M. is fine. I will have coffee and donuts for the early birds.

• Ride will commence from my house in Farmington, CT. at 10:30 A.M. Please email me for directions.   If you are going to be late call and we will wait for you. 860-573-3298

• For the safety of the group the ride will be at, or only slightly above the speed limit. For those of you that are familiar with the route and want to scrape your pegs feel free to ride on ahead and wait for the group to catch up.

• Blocking will be minimal and only where it is safe to do so. If we get separated the lead group will pull over where it is safe and wait. 

• My able assistants will be well versed on the route and will help to keep the group together. Someone will be riding the tail position and will ensure that no one gets left behind.

• We will be stopping for lunch around 2:30 P.M. at Wood's Pit BBQ and Mexican Restaurant.
   

• This ride is open to all brands of bikes. Feel free to invite your friends.

• I need a headcount for the restaurant by Friday 7:00 A.M. July 18th. Email at ronbou@aol.com, post on the board or call 860-573-3298.

• The entire ride will be within the CT boundaries. Helmets are optional.

• I plan on a group photo at the Barkhamsted Reservoir turn off as usual. This is only about 40 minutes/25 miles into the ride. The next break in riding will be when we stop for gas approximately 55 miles (1 hour 45 minutes)  later. The gas station has a mini mart for refreshments and a rest room.  After we eat   Route 6 is close by and there is another gas station there, if you need to top off before heading for home. Route 6 is 10-15 minutes from the restaurant. Route 8 is close by and leads to Interstate 84.

• Most of the roads we will be traveling are slow winding roads, many of which will require single file to truly enjoy the scenery. I am looking forward to this ride as I hope you will be. My email and cell phone number are included on this page. Feel free to ask questions or make comments....

• The ride will be 94 miles from my place to the restaurant. Again, we will be doing a slow ride around Lake Waramaug and cruising many scenic roads.

• We will  have the grill going to make  breakfast sandwiches for the early birds. To insure a 10:30A.M. blast off the grill will shut down at 10:00 A.M.  Arrive early and enjoy this treat.
  

  DISCLAIMER:  This ride is not sponsored by the national VRCC. Please ride like your life depended on it...because it does.

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The Menu  (the menu is an old one so the prices may vary)

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