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Corn, Calves & Chardonnay Ride
Total Distance: 35.9 miles Elevation
Gain: 1718 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 1718 ft / 35.9 mi = 47.85 ft/mi Terrain: Rolling to hilly
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
Southeast Connecticut
City/Town:
Stonington
Starting Location:
I-95 Exit 91 CPL (Rt. 234) in Stonington
Ride Description:
This interesting ride over mostly rolling terrain travels around the
eastern Connecticut towns of Stonington and No. Stonington before crossing
into Rhode Island for visits to Hopkinton, Ashaway and a corner of
Westerly. A suggested spot for a
lunch/snack break is at a convenience store at the intersection of Rtes. 91
& 216 in So. Hopkinton. The route then crosses back into Connecticut,
then back into Rhode Island again before returning to Connecticut and
returning to the CPL.
Note 1: For a ride that is very similar to this one, but 5
miles longer, see the Corn, Cows & Chardonnay Ride.
Note 2: During a ride on 9/18/06 our group noticed a cow
giving birth in a special pasture next to the road about nine miles into the
ride (Hangman's Hill Road). This
special event took place not more than 30-40 feet from the road, was
witnessed through to the successful birth of a male calf and resulted in the
name of the ride being changed from the Corn, Cows & Chardonnay Ride #1
to the Corn, Calves and Chardonnay Ride. DPS.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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2.3
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Stonington
Vineyards entrance road
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4.6
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Park with
pavilion & water on the left
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5.0
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North
Stonington village
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6.8
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Another
vineyard operation at the top of the hill (views)
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14.2
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Convenience
store at corner (take a break)
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24.0
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Convenience
store on corner; good spot for a lunch/snack break
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www.ctbikeroutes.org
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