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Title: ride through CT - need ideas for good route
Post by: sclegend on September 22, 2009, 06:53:34 PM
I'm riding with a friend between NYC and Mohegan Sun vs. Foxwoods Casino. Have not decided yet.

I don't know much about CT so if you could offer a motorcycle friendly route and eateries I'd much appreciate it.

thanks!
Title: Re: ride through CT - need ideas for good route
Post by: The Buddha on September 22, 2009, 06:56:59 PM
Yea, go east. You will encounter some water, just keep going 3-4 miles. Then head north.
Yea CT, one more reason to learn to swim and you can swim with your bike on your back via the atlantic.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: ride through CT - need ideas for good route
Post by: NF11624 on September 22, 2009, 07:35:08 PM
Just take the Merritt Parkway its like a race track but is filled with turns (if I can recall it correctly).  Otherwise, use google to look for routes with as many turns as possible.  Some of the best trips I've had are those where I didn't have a route planned - but be sure to build in 2+ extra hours travel time.

In all honesty, I lived in CT for 3 months, the roads there are basically paved deer trails and no matter what route you take - as long as its not I95 or whatever is there - it will be great.  Just be prepared with longer than expected drive times because it is somewhat maze-like.
Title: Re: ride through CT - need ideas for good route
Post by: sclegend on September 23, 2009, 09:27:12 PM
thanks! how about biker friendly eateries???

Quote from: NF11624 on September 22, 2009, 07:35:08 PM
Just take the Merritt Parkway its like a race track but is filled with turns (if I can recall it correctly).  Otherwise, use google to look for routes with as many turns as possible.  Some of the best trips I've had are those where I didn't have a route planned - but be sure to build in 2+ extra hours travel time.

In all honesty, I lived in CT for 3 months, the roads there are basically paved deer trails and no matter what route you take - as long as its not I95 or whatever is there - it will be great.  Just be prepared with longer than expected drive times because it is somewhat maze-like.