1 cycling event in Chaplin, Connecticut

2026 QUIET CORNER BIKE TOUR

PRESENTED BY THE THREAD CITY CYCLERS

All routes will be similar to last year with any updates posted as available. Choose your own adventure while cycling Eastern Connecticut's country roads on a fully supported ride. Our century route will still take you through the scenic turns at Devil's Hopyard State Park, and then turn north to explore more of the Quiet Corner with an opportunity for ice cream at Wi-Li-Kit at the last rest stop. You may also choose from routes of 64, 40, 20 miles, or an 18 or 34 mile gravel loop. There will be portable chemical toilets at every rest stop. Enjoy stunning roads, friendly faces, and more-than-enough great food along the way. Half of the proceeds will go for cycling advocacy to support and improve our local trails and youth cycling.

100 Mile Century

No current plans to change this years century route that will still take you through the scenic turns at Devil's Hopyard State Park, and then turn north to explore more of the Quiet Corner with an opportunity for ice cream at Wi-Li-Kit at the last rest stop. You will also have the option to stop at three other rest stops to fill your water bottle, have some packaged sweet or salty snacks, home baked treats, fruit, and a few other things for cyclists.

64 Mile

The 64 mile ride heads out the same way as the longer routes, taking a turn in Colchester to link up again with the return to Chaplin. You will visit three of the rest stops used on the longer routes.

40 Mile

The 40 mile ride will head out to the rest stop in Baltic where it joins the other routes on the return to the park. Two rest stops on this route to make sure you have enough fuel to get you to the finish.

20 Mile

The 20 mile route will have one rest stop that is shared with the other routes. The 20 mile ride will be the shortest route heading out and returning on the same roads as our longer rides

18 Mile Gravel Loop

The 18 mile gravel loop will be using about 8 miles of the Air Line Trail with one rest stop.

34 Mile Gravel Loop

The 34 mile gravel loop with two rest stops was added last year and one of the most popular rides.

Route Information - Routes for 2026

Here are links to the 2025 routes. Any changes for 2026 will be posted as available.

https://ridewithgps.com/events/389473-2025-quiet-corner-bike-tour-presented-by

FOOD, REST STOPS, & ROUTE SUPPORT

We have overstocked rest stops and abundant food after the ride. All ride lengths will have stops stocked with plenty of packaged sweet and salty choices, home baked goodies, fruit, water, and sports drink. When you return to the park we will have a variety of offerings to make a fresh sandwich with some salads, chips, and fruits before you head home. All included with the price of the ride. You won’t go hungry! On call support will be provided for anyone needing transport back to the start / finish at the park. Half of the proceeds will go for trail advocacy to support and improve our local trails and youth cycling education.

The towns have asked us to not paint route markings on the road so we will not be marking the roads this year. You will be able to download Ride with GPS routes and cue sheets for all rides will be available at morning check in. We will have one or two ride guides for all rides for those interested in riding with a group. The 100 mile guided ride will start at 8:00, the 34 mile gravel at 8:30, the 64 mile at 8:45, the 40 and 20 mile at 9:00.

New Member Offer

Registered riders can become Thread City Cyclers members for half price. That is $15 off the annual membership price of $30. Offer good for new members only.

LOCATION & DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Ride begins and ends at the Edward Garrison Park located at 495 Phoenixville Road (Route 198), Chaplin CT.

ONLINE REGISTRATION: https://www.bikereg.com/thread-city-century

Online registration will be limited to 200 to assure we have adequate parking space.

The day of the event registration and check-in open at 7:00 AM. Century riders can start between 7:30 and 8:00 AM. We will also be using ride guides if you would like to join and ride along with them. The 100 mile guided ride will start at 8:00, the 18 and 34 mile gravel at 8:30, the 64 mile at 8:45, the 40 and 20 mile at 9:00. All other rides start between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. All riders should be on the road by 9:00 and be finished by 4:00 PM.

Registering in advance helps in our planning and keeping some costs down, but you are always welcome to register the day of the event.

Early Bird Registration Fee (through July 12) $40

Pre-Registration Fee (July 13-23) $50

On-Site Registration Fee (July 26) $55 (checks payable to “TCC”)

For walk-in registration please arrive prior to the scheduled start time and make checks payable to Thread City Cyclers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or QUESTIONS

Please send an email to: [email protected]