Hundreds of riders come to Lyme each year to experience a great cycling event while enjoying the bucolic spring scenery along lightly traveled roads.
Road and mountain bikers choose from a selection of rides varying in length and challenge. All routes offer rest stops where riders can enjoy, water, juice, fruit, energy bars and of course encouragement!
Please join us for the annual Tour de Lyme on Sunday, May 20, 2018. For competitive riders, it is a chance to warm up for the cycling season ahead. For others, a wonderful outing pedaling with friends and family through Lyme and the surrounding countryside.
Everyone – riders, sponsors, supporters, and volunteers – return to Ashlawn Farm to enjoy a fabulous post ride picnic with food trucks and live music – all included in the registration fee.
Lyme is well known for its scenic beauty, low traffic (not one stoplight in town) and varied terrain. Experience great cycling and help support the Land Trust that has helped protect all that makes Lyme so ideal for recreation. Select the Ride that is right for you or your team.
The Challenge – 59 miles, departs 8:00am – the name says it all.
The Classic – 26 miles, departs 9:15am – shorter than The Challenge but still challenging.
The Valley35 – 35 miles, departs 08:45am
The Valley26 – 26 miles, departs 09:30am - The Valley rides are easier, less hilly rides than the Classic
The Family – 8 miles, departs 10:15am – ideal for families riding with children.
The Church Goers Ride – 7.5 to 8.7 miles – After services, riders leave Old Lyme Congregational and Christ the King to join up with other riders at Saint Ann’s and then ride to Ashlawn Farm.
There are also two mountain bike options.
Everyone– riders, sponsors, supporters, and volunteers–will enjoy a fabulous post ride picnic at Ashlawn Farm with popular food trucks, local vendors and live music. Every year the picnic just keeps getting better, be sure to visit the physical therapists or have a massage on site if you need a little extra help after your ride.
- 20 May 2018 8:00am
- Tickets On Sale
- Tour de LymeTour de LymeLyme, Connecticut, USA
- Up to 59 miles (95 km)
- From 75.00 USD
Extra Information
Money raised will go to a worthy cause: creating added opportunities for public enjoyment of our preserves while protecting and maintaining what we have already conserved for generations to come. The Lyme Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization –registration and donations are tax deductible.
