To request an event posting, send an e-mail to Tony C. at events@bikewalkct.org. Make sure to include the title of your event, a short description (approx. 25-50 words), the date/time, and location. A link and/or e-mail contact for details, directions, registration, etc. is highly recommended. Events must be pedestrian or cycling-related and also must be non-commercial and non-political.
Bicycle Dreams - Movie Screening, Downtown Hartford 03/07/2012 @ 09:38 AM
Bicycle Dreams, the award-winning feature-length documentary about the Race Across America (RAAM), will premiere in downtown Hartford at the Aetna Theater at
the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Arts on Wednesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. as part of the film’s ongoing nationwide winter tour. The screening is sponsored by and will raise funds for Bike Walk CT.
The film, which has won numerous awards at film festivals all over the world, “is an up-close look at what RAAM riders go through,” says Stephen Auerbach, the director and producer of Bicycle Dreams. “They deal with searing desert heat, agonizing mountain climbs, and endless stretches of open road. And they do it all while battling extreme exhaustion and sleep deprivation. It’s a great subject for a film.”
Tickets will be $11 in advance and $15 at the door the night of the show. To purchase advance tickets, order online at www.imathlete.com/events/bicycledreams. Tickets will not be available at the Wadsworth Atheneum except on the day of the event. The Aetna Theater is located inside the Museum of Art located at 600 Main St. in Hartford. Tickets are on sale now! Get yours early, as space is limited to 250 seats and this is a one night only screening.
Help us spread the word with the Facebook Invite! Print up the event poster and hang it up at work and your local bike shop. For those that have media contacts - here is the press release.
Special Note: There will be an informal meet up for food, drinks, and great company at a nearby downtown establishment before the movie. Stay tuned for more details.
Bloomin' Metric 2011 05/20/2012 @ 07:00 AM
AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE 2012 BLOOMIN METRIC & SOUNDCYCLIST MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION
The annual registration for the Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club and the 35th Annual Bloomin' Metric® bicycle tour will begin on Wednesday, February 8TH 2012.
This years Bloomin' Metric event will be "new and improved" with major changes. First, the ride will begin at SHERWOOD ISLAND STATE PARK! This change provides our riders with some much requested upgrades to the Parking, Restroom faculties and a covered Pavilion!! We have also added a few surprises to the "menu" of activities.
Once again we will be offering three great scenic rides for 2012 - 25 miles, 75 kilometers and 100 kilometers. These routes will be different than previous years, so there is new terrain to travel.
As in the past, a portion of the proceeds from the entry fee for Bloomin' Metric® 2012 will be donated to help support Bike Walk Connecticut and Northeast Community Cycles bicycle donation program! So please help us support their efforts….
Another email will be sent on February 7th to provide the link for sign up. With a limited number of riders allowed for this years Bloomin metric and no "day of" registration, you must act early to reserve your spot!
We look forward to seeing you at the Bloomin'.
May 20, 2012
Rain or Shine
Start Time: 7:00 am - 9:30 am (for all routes)
New start location: Sherwood Island State Park - Westport, CT
There are three beautiful routes to choose from, where you can ride 25 miles, 75 kilometers (47.6 mil
Bill Meredith
Director of the 2012 Bloomin Metric
