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John Ks Jo-Anne Fabrics Ride
Total Distance: 32.7 miles Elevation Gain: 619 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 619 / 32.7 mi. = 18.93 ft/mi
Terrain: Flat
Killer Hills: None
Geographical
Region: North Central
Connecticut
City/Town: Manchester
Starting Location: Buckland
Hills Plaza in front of Jo-Anne Fabrics near the Bugaboo Creek Steak
House.
Special Directions: From I-84 East take Exit 62
(Buckland St),turn left at the end of the ramp (its a long ramp) onto
Buckland Rd., turn left at the 3rd traffic light onto Pleasant
Valley Rd. and take a quick right into the plaza. From I-84 West take Exit
62, turn left at the end of the ramp and then take a quick right into the
plaza.
Ride Description: This is a mostly flat ride through
rural and suburban sections of South Windsor, East Windsor and Enfield with
some interesting views of the Connecticut River and a ride through the
historic district of South Windsor with its lovely old homes. Park away from store entrances.
Facilities and Points of
Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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0.0
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Buckland
Hills Shopping Plaza: Various facilities
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14.1
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Skylark
Airport on left
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~19.0
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Volunteer Park on right;
good spot for lunch/snack break; bathrooms in WPCV bldg across road
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25.8
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Start of Historic
District of So. Windsor (note lovely old homes)
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32.7
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Buckland Hills Shopping
Plaza: Various facilities
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DLB99192
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