The Routes
Agenda
Three routes are available to lead you on a
scenic tour of some of Connecticut’s most
beautiful and productive farmland. Stop at local
farms and get to know the diversity of
Connecticut’s agricultural production. You can
shop for local produce as you ride and we will
pick up your purchases and deliver them back to
the gathering spot for you.
9:00 Registration - Refreshments have been
provided by local farms and food distributors –
think globally/ eat locally – support your local
farms. Check out the displays from folks who love
this region.
*Starting Point*
Freund’s Farm Market & Bakery
1:00 Free concert open to the public – 102nd
Army Band
324 Norfolk Road (Rte. 44)
East Canaan, CT 06024
From Winsted, take Route 44 East 15 miles
towards East Canaan. The farm is 2,000 feet past
the Lone Oak Campground on left. (860)824-0650
FARM BUCKS!!!!!
Participants will be
receiving five Farm Bucks with their
registration. Farm Bucks are honored at all
farm stops the day of the event only
9:30 About The Routes – A brief summary about
the routes, farms, and what to expect along your
ride.
Supporting Agriculture
Proceeds from the ride will go to support the
King’s Mark Resource Conservation and
Development
program
and
Farmland
Preservation.
RAIN DATE - October 3rd. If severe weather is in
the forecast, call 1-800-805-8313 x3 after 3:00 PM
on October 1st to see if the event is postponed to
the 'rain date'.
To Register
Log on to www.active.com
Or complete the registration form below, with a
check made out to King’s Mark RC&D, mail it to
King’s Mark RC&D (In care of Peg Daley), 14
Bridge End Farm Lane, Sandy Hook, CT 06482.
For further questions call (860) 343-8085 ext.147.
Entrant’s Name ______________________________
Registration Fee
$35 on or before 10/01/10
Family Rate: $60 per couple
and $25 for each additional family member
$45 on the day of event
Family Rate: $80 per couple
and $35 for each additional family member
Sponsors & Partners
King's Mark RC&D, Eastern CT RC&D
Northwestern CT COG, Litchfield Hills CEO
USDA FSA and USDA NRCS
Northwest Conservation District
Town Of East Canaan
Town Of North Canaan
Town of Canaan
Town of Salisbury
Town of Cornwall
Please Note
Address _____________________________________
Town ________________________________________
State ___________ Zip _________________________
Cyclists must wear a helmet.
All Entrants are encouraged to carry water
bottles.
Phone _______________________________________
The ride is limited to the first 500 registries.
Email ________________________________________
All Entrants will be required to sign a
release when they check in.
Tee Shirt (Only Guaranteed with early
registration)
Some Of The Farms On The Routes
Dean’s Farm Stand – George Dean has been
farming this 86 acre farm for over 30 years. The
Freund’s Farm Market & Bakery – This farm
farm stand offers fresh vegetables & fruit,
features a complete garden & greenhouse center
pumpkins, fall and winter squash, honey, maple
with
syrup, and Indian corn.
annuals
&
perennials,
soil
products
including their own dairy compost.
Seasonal
fruits & vegetables, locally produced honey,
Rustling Wind Creamery – This creamery offers
maple syrup & eggs.
The bakery makes pies,
raw milk; several varieties of cow and goat
cookies, cakes, breads, jams & pickles. April -
cheese; jams, jellies, chutneys, and fudge. Sorry,
Dec. daily 9am - 6pm.
no ice cream.
Tour des Farms
Litchfield Hills
October 2, 2010
Handmade wool garments and
goat soaps also available.
Land of Nod Farm & Winery – This farm has been
Ridgway Farm LLC – This scenic 100 acre farm
owned & farmed for 8 generations. They offer
has been owned and operated by Gordon
maple syrup, raspberries, & grapes. There is an
Ridgway for over 30 years. Mr. Ridgway has also
established winery on the premises with free
been the First Selectman of Cornwall for 19
wine tasting & gift items. Open most holidays.
years.
April-Oct.31st
variety of vegetables and cut flowers.
Fri-Sun 11am-5pm.
His ‘self serve’ farm stand features a
Zinke’s Homegrown – Bruce Zinke has been
* Keep in mind that some items are seasonal and
farming since the early 1950s. This 47 acre farm
may not be available at the time of the ride.
features
vegetables,
pumpkins,
apples,
Support Local Agriculture, Alternative
Transportation, and Your Health
raspberries, blueberries, and is known locally for
Pedal through some of Connecticut’s most
their butternut squash.
beautiful farmland. Get to know the diversity
Ford Farm – This scenic 200 acre vegetable farm
began 30 years ago.
variety
The farm stand offers a
of vegetables, apples, apple cider,
pumpkins, and gourds.
Pine Meadow Farm – This farm specializes in
of Connecticut’s agricultural production. You
can shop for local produce as you ride and we
will pick up your purchases and deliver them
back to the gathering spot for you. Ride
options are a 12 mile route; a 25 mile route;
Polled Herefords. Buy fresh eggs or fresh cut
and a metric century or 62 mile route with
beef.
stops at livestock, flower, fruit and vegetable
farms.