Tag Archives: Connecticut

My final section of the East Coast Greenway: Stamford to New York City

Posted on June 16, 2021 by alliumstozinnias

I did it! I’ve biked the entire 3,000-mile East Coast Greenway! Continue reading →

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Hugging the Connecticut shoreline while biking from New Haven to Stamford

Posted on June 15, 2021 by alliumstozinnias

I loved biking through the Connecticut shore towns. Continue reading →

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Biking from Hartford to New Haven, Connecticut, on the East Coast Greenway

Posted on June 14, 2021 by alliumstozinnias

First we had to get over a hill — or mountain. Continue reading →

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The East Coast Greenway between Hartford and Bolton, Conn.

Posted on June 14, 2021 by alliumstozinnias

I’m determined to finish biking the 3,000-mile East Coast Greenway. This is the first of four days that should do it. Continue reading →

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My 5 best bike-trail overnights within easy reach of New Jersey

Posted on February 14, 2021 by alliumstozinnias

These bike overnights are all trail or mostly trails. Trips range from one night to closer to a week. Continue reading →

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This updated Connecticut trail map makes my 2021 ride list

Posted on December 24, 2020 by alliumstozinnias

The traffic-free route from East Hartford to Willimantic on the Charter Oak Greenway and Hope River Trail. Continue reading →

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Day 3 of a Connecticut-Rhode Island adventure along the East Coast Greenway

Posted on September 17, 2020 by alliumstozinnias

A day of more biking on roads than trails .. but there are big plans afoot in this part of eastern Connecticut. Continue reading →

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Biking the East Coast Greenway: 19 traffic-free miles on Connecticut’s Air Line Trail from Willimantic to Pomfret

Posted on September 14, 2020 by alliumstozinnias

I’ve cycled almost all of the East Coast Greenway. I’m spending three days riding sections I haven’t yet ridden, starting with Connecticut’s Air Line Trail. Continue reading →

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Connecticut’s Farmington Canal Trail: One last major gap

Posted on October 4, 2018 by alliumstozinnias

There’s been big progress on Connecticut’s Farmington trail since I biked it in 2016. Continue reading →

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Construction sites along the East Coast Greenway

Posted on November 15, 2016 by alliumstozinnias

It’s inspiring to hear about parts of the East Coast Greenway that are now under construction. Continue reading →

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