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bktourer1

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I'm heading out this weekend for Mystic Ct. and need to know if the
bike path over I-95 is still open and what condition its in?

Thanks

ED
 
Yup, open and in good shape....just rode it this morning.

Be a little careful on the New London side, at the entrance to the
path by Bailey and Staub (the canvas shop) ... the recent rains washed
a bunch of silt across the sidewalk. The same goes for the Groton
side...rain wash.

Other than that, the path over the Thames is very clean.

Enjoy

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I hope you had a good rid this weekend....the weather was fabulous!

Just for giggles, what route do you take to Mystic? Most folks from
out of the area end up taking Route One through Groton, a strip known
among the local congnoscenti as "Hamburger Hill" ( not only for the
fast food places!!! ). There are a couple of much less frenetic (and
far more scenic) routes to get to the same place.

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Johhny Two Pedals wrote:
> I hope you had a good rid this weekend....the weather was fabulous!
>
> Just for giggles, what route do you take to Mystic? Most folks from
> out of the area end up taking Route One through Groton, a strip known
> among the local congnoscenti as "Hamburger Hill" ( not only for the
> fast food places!!! ). There are a couple of much less frenetic (and
> far more scenic) routes to get to the same place.

Such as...?

R
 
RicodJour wrote:
>
> Such as...?
>
> R

This route bypasses the shopping/eatery section of Rte 1 in Groton:
At the T intersection after the Gold Star, take a right. (Be carefull,
rain runoff always leaves sediment across the path). At the end of
the path, take a right and climb up Riverview Ave, bear left onto
Walker Hill Road, and take Walker Hill down to Rte 12 (Rte 12 is the
same roadway as Rte 1, but Rte 1 goes over the Gold Star). Landmark:
The Fun 'n Food Clam Bar at Rte 12 and Walker Hill.


Cross Rte 12, and the road name changes to Toll Gate Road (a New
England tradition...in my town the same road changes names 4 times in
5 miles, twice without benefit of intersection!). Take Toll Gate to
it's end (approx 2 miles), the intersection of Rte 184 (also known as
the Gold Star Highway...even tho' published maps show Interstate 95 as
the Gold Star Highway....confused yet?). Take a left on Rte 184, and
the first right (approx 300 yards, Landmark: New England Power
Products, a motorcycle/John Deere dealer) onto Buddington Road. Take
Buddington road past the resevoir approx 3 miles to its end, the
intersection of Rte 1. Take a left, and you're on Rte 1 north, past
the worst of the congestion.

If you don't turn off of Rte 184 onto Buddington, you can follow 184
(actually a pretty nice ride) approx 6 miles to Rte 27 (a Y
intersection, well marked) and follow Rte 27 into Mystic. This route
will take you past the Mystic Seaport, and eventually dump you onto the
Stonington side of Mystic (at, guess where??? Rte 1). WARNING: part
of Rte 27 is pretty heavily traveled during tourist season, especially
the section from the Rte 95 overpass to Mystic Seaport. However, the
cager speeds are usually fairly low, and the road is good. A gorgeous
alternative is to make a right onto River Road (again, well marked)
shortly after turning on to Rte 27 from 184 (if memory serves, it's
the first red light...300 yards off 184). This is a very scenic route
right along the banks of the Mystic River ... heavily used by joggers,
walkers and cyclists. The occasional swan may chase you also. This
will end up on the Groton side of Mystic, in downtown Mystic at (not
again!) Rte 1.

Rte 1 through downtown is congested, but tolerable. The mesh-deck
bridge acros the Mystic River was redone a couple of years ago, with a
solid concrete ribbon that is great for cyclists.

If you are still interested, I've got a 15 mile bypass that is sorta
fun, but dumps you off just before a pretty steep climb up Fort Hill in
Groton.

Lemme know...


Keep em spinning!

Johnny Two Pedals
 
I came down from Springfield MA via MA RT. 83 to CT RT. 85 to
Colchester
to Rt. 354 (Old Coldchester Rd) to New London. These routes are marked
on the CT. Bike map as good cross state routes. What they didn't
mention is they are like going on a high roller coaster. Huge ups and
small downs. I walked quite a but in the heat with a loaded bike.
Crossing 95 was ok and on the other side I was lucky enough to get a
family to fill my bottles. I found that cutting through the shopping
center it took me right to RT. 184. I comtinued along 184 to Seacoast
campground. The next day I rode down to Rt. 27 to Rt 1. As I left
early I had no traffic problems and stayed in RT 1 to 1a to go down to
Watch Hill in R.I. Along backroads to Misquamicuit and then on to
Burlingame for an overnight. Next day RT. 1 / 1a to 108 to Fisherman's
Mem S.P. for an overnight. Rode out to Salty Brine beach and the to
Scarborough beach and back to campground. On to RT 108 to Naragansett
to bike path to 138 to 3 to 102/14 to next C.G. more details to follow
later.

ED

Johhny Two Pedals wrote:
> RicodJour wrote:
> >
> > Such as...?
> >
> > R
>
> This route bypasses the shopping/eatery section of Rte 1 in Groton:
> At the T intersection after the Gold Star, take a right. (Be carefull,
> rain runoff always leaves sediment across the path). At the end of
> the path, take a right and climb up Riverview Ave, bear left onto
> Walker Hill Road, and take Walker Hill down to Rte 12 (Rte 12 is the
> same roadway as Rte 1, but Rte 1 goes over the Gold Star). Landmark:
> The Fun 'n Food Clam Bar at Rte 12 and Walker Hill.
>
>
> Cross Rte 12, and the road name changes to Toll Gate Road (a New
> England tradition...in my town the same road changes names 4 times in
> 5 miles, twice without benefit of intersection!). Take Toll Gate to
> it's end (approx 2 miles), the intersection of Rte 184 (also known as
> the Gold Star Highway...even tho' published maps show Interstate 95 as
> the Gold Star Highway....confused yet?). Take a left on Rte 184, and
> the first right (approx 300 yards, Landmark: New England Power
> Products, a motorcycle/John Deere dealer) onto Buddington Road. Take
> Buddington road past the resevoir approx 3 miles to its end, the
> intersection of Rte 1. Take a left, and you're on Rte 1 north, past
> the worst of the congestion.
>
> If you don't turn off of Rte 184 onto Buddington, you can follow 184
> (actually a pretty nice ride) approx 6 miles to Rte 27 (a Y
> intersection, well marked) and follow Rte 27 into Mystic. This route
> will take you past the Mystic Seaport, and eventually dump you onto the
> Stonington side of Mystic (at, guess where??? Rte 1). WARNING: part
> of Rte 27 is pretty heavily traveled during tourist season, especially
> the section from the Rte 95 overpass to Mystic Seaport. However, the
> cager speeds are usually fairly low, and the road is good. A gorgeous
> alternative is to make a right onto River Road (again, well marked)
> shortly after turning on to Rte 27 from 184 (if memory serves, it's
> the first red light...300 yards off 184). This is a very scenic route
> right along the banks of the Mystic River ... heavily used by joggers,
> walkers and cyclists. The occasional swan may chase you also. This
> will end up on the Groton side of Mystic, in downtown Mystic at (not
> again!) Rte 1.
>
> Rte 1 through downtown is congested, but tolerable. The mesh-deck
> bridge acros the Mystic River was redone a couple of years ago, with a
> solid concrete ribbon that is great for cyclists.
>
> If you are still interested, I've got a 15 mile bypass that is sorta
> fun, but dumps you off just before a pretty steep climb up Fort Hill in
> Groton.
>
> Lemme know...
>
>
> Keep em spinning!
>
> Johnny Two Pedals
 
I've done Long Island, New York to Mystic several times using a couple of
different routes through and around Groton. One is listed in this thread by
another member.

The next time you head up that way, I'd suggest going a little further, to
Narragansett, Rhode Island, and staying at the Atlantic House, right on the
water.

E-mail me directly for a good route.
[email protected]

"bktourer1" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm heading out this weekend for Mystic Ct. and need to know if the
> bike path over I-95 is still open and what condition its in?
>
> Thanks
>
> ED
>
 
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