Join us on Saturday, October 23rd for an RBC Destination Ride hosted by The Smithy Cafe, Smithy Market, and Sunny Meadow Farm.
- Choose from Road or Gravel options for RBC Members.
- BONUS! KC&E is hosting a recreational ride around the lake with free ebike rentals. Tell your friends! It is open to all.
- Post ride party hosted by The Smith Market and Cafe!
Rain Date is Sunday, October 24th.
The Smithy Cafe & Market post ride party details!
- Snacks & Swag at The Smithy Cafe 1pm-3pm
- SWAG Free Giveaways from Cannondale, Twin Six
- SIP on a crisp beer from Kent Falls Brewery
- SNACK on local treats
- Sandwiches, Confections, Beverages & More available at The Smithy Cafe. Have you seen their menu? Riders are encouraged to support the Cafe/Market and spoil yourself at the same time with a delicious gourmet lunch!
Routes provided by KC&E Adventures!
B-/B/B+ 40.7 Mile Road Ride - 14-16 mph avg.
C+ 32 Mile Road Ride - 13 mph avg.
B+/A & B 35 Mile Gravel Ride - 14-15 mph avg.
BONUS: Recreational Ride!! Join KC&E on a beautiful ride around the stunning Lake Waramaug and it's surrounding pastoral countryside. Some elements of the ride include serene views of the lake, riding through the Kent countryside and a stunning overlook of the area from the top of Tanner Hill. This ride finishes back at the Smithy Cafe with food, libations and good times! This ride is 16 miles and has 1000ft of climbing so is meant for beginner to intermediate riders. Want to try an ebike? KC&E is offering free ebike rentals on a first come first serve basis, please email info@kceadventures.com to reserve yours today!
Recreational Route, 16 miles around the lake: good for beginner and intermediate riders
Meet up:
Meet up by the Smithy Cafe, 9 Main Street, New Preston, CT. This is about 31 miles from RBSC & Google Maps says it will take about 45 minutes to drive there from the shop.
Lineup at 9:45am, ride leaves promptly at 10am.
Parking:
Smithy Market suggests parking by the church and town park on Church Street. New Preston, CT
You can park along Church St. and Hinckley Rd. as well.
New Preston Congregational Church
15 Church St, New Preston, CT 06777
There is additional parking on Rt. 202
Right before the left turn to Downtown New Preston.
There are two park and rides adjacent to each other
141 Rt. 202 New Milford Turnpike & 37 Rt. 2020 New Milford Turnpike New Preston, CT
Maps of parking attached below.
RIDE LEADER: Roger Van Ausdal
MOBILE: Roger: (914) 475-7835
EMAIL: Roger Van Ausdal vanausdr@gmail.com
Pre-ride Requirements:
Ride Requirements:
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Follow the rules & etiquette of the road and ride
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Riders required to carry masks on their person & have the route.
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Groups of 6 or less
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Gather in groups of 6 or less, 6 feet apart in parking lot
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Bring sufficient water and nutrition for mileage.
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Bring spare tubes, inflation, cell phone and tools.
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Bring chairs for post-ride gathering/lunch.
