May 3rd 2009, New London CT

[NLCTVWguy]

Hey fellow Rat Rodders-

I can't believe it but our bike ride season is about to kick off in less than a month!

Sunday May 3rd, 2009, the New London Connecticut Custom Bike Club will have our first ride of the year.

Meet at Fort Trumbull State Park, East Street, New London CT 06320 at 2:00PM. Plan to be on the road about 2:30.

It ought to be a good ride! We're planning to stop for a snack at Fred's Shanty (world famous!) where you
can get footlong hot dogs, all kinds of fried fish, the best fries, and a milkshake.

We might play a round of mini golf with the infamous whale at Ocean Beach.

If it looks like bad weather, we will turn this day into a bike build instead. Call ahead if it looks as if there may be rain.

Email me at [email protected] or call (860) 912 6882.

See you guys there!

--Rob (NLCTVWguy on Schwinn Forums and Rat Rod Bikes)

 

[NLCTVWguy]

Several folks have asked for it, so here is our complete ride schedule for the year:

2009 NLCCBC Ride Schedule:

Sunday May 3rd: New London Kickoff 12:00 NOON
-- Freds Shanty, Ocean Beach, Pequot Avenue. All riders, all classic bikes welcome!
Meet at Fort Trumbull State Park, East St., New London

Sunday June 7th: Cruiser Ride! 2:00 PM
-- Bring the fat tires, chrome and whitewalls! Meet at the Bean & Leaf Coffee shop, 13 Washington St., New London. The cherry trees should be blooming as we ride from downtown, through Huntington St. and up to the Conn College Arboretum

Sunday June 28th: Air Line Trail! 2:00 PM
-- We will ride the Air Line Trail, a rails-to-trails bike path that winds through Eastern Connecticut.
Meet at 2PM at Exit 16 of Connecticut Rt.2 in Colchester. Meet at the Commuter Lot just south of the highway. Bring any bike suitable for light gravel trails. The ride is quite level and the surface is good with several local road crossings.

Sunday July 5th: Over The Bridge 2:00 PM
-- Bring a road bike, we're going over the bridge! Gold Star Bridge to Groton, Thames Street Waterfront, Norm's Diner. Meet at Mr. G's Restaurant, 452 Williams St., New London

Monday July 6th: 5:30 PM
-- Ocean Beach Classic Car Show: Meet at the Bean & Leaf Coffee shop, 13 Washington St., New London. Follow Pequot Avenue to Ocean Beach. Easy, level ride. Bring your best looking bike. Lights recommended!

Saturday July 25th: Bike Workshop 2:00PM
-- Terra Cyclery presents a bicycle technical workshop for all club members and guests! Learn to set up caliper brakes, cables and more. Short group ride following 1-hour workshop. Meet at Terra Cyclery, 154 Williams St., New London

Sunday August 2nd: RAT ROD RIDE! 2:00 PM
-- Downtown Waterfront Park, Slow-n-Low ride for Rat Rods, Lowriders, and Customs!
Meet at Hygienic Art Park, 79 Bank St., New London. An easy day by the water with kool kustom bikes and folks!

Monday August 31st: 5:30 PM
-- Ocean Beach Classic Car Show: Meet at the Bean & Leaf Coffee shop, 13 Washington St., New London
Follow Pequot Avenue to Ocean Beach. Easy, level ride. Bring your best looking bike. Lights recommended!

Sunday September 20th: THE TWENTY INCH RIDE! 2:00 PM
-- Fort Trumbull, Capt. Scott's Lobster Dock, all 20" bikes! Bring your Stingrays, Krates, Choppers, Lowriders, BMX's, or other classic musclebikes. Meet at Hygienic Art Park, 79 Bank St., New London.

Sunday September 27th: Road Bike Ride 2:00 PM
A little longer than our other rides, making a loop to Waterford Beach and back.
Meet at Fort Trumbull, East St., New London. Plan on a snack at Fred's Shanty on the return trip.

Sunday October 18th: Fall Wrapup 12:00 NOON
-- Club ride, Bike Sale, Parts Swap, contact Rob for more info (860) 912 6882.
Sale and swap will be held at 96 Hempstead St., New London

Hope you can join us on these fun rides! Email [email protected] for more info, or see our web site: http://www.bareiss.net/bikeride2009.html

 

[JoeyMac]

Anyone else from CT going to this ride? I'd like to go if I can get transported from Bristol to New London with my bike...

 

[cody-james]

I'm looking forward to this one !!!! my rides not that old but its a year one ..... what could it be?