The Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program (CCAP) is Connecticut's cycling development organization for youth and young adults.  The CCAP believes that the sport of cycling teaches a child or young adult a wealth of values, social skills and mindsets that help them become successful in every aspect of their life. The CCAP is proud to provide kids in the Farmington Valley and across the state with the opportunity to participate in cycling in a safe and positive team-based environment.

 

The Farmington Valley Youth Cycling Team ( established spring 2018), is a proud member of the Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program. Boys and girls ages 9-18 are invited to register for road (spring/summer), cyclocross (fall/winter) and mountain bike (winter/spring) teams. Team focus is on developing riding and racing skills through teamwork, camaraderie and confidence building. Prior racing experience is NOT necessary.

Team practices are held at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, on the Farmington Valley Rail Trail, Winding Trails, and other locations.  Learn more through their Facebook page, the CCAP or contact fvyouthcycling@gmail.com.

 

Simsbury High School Bike Club, started by CCAP and SHS students, meets for group rides, skills training, etc. (Currently inactive)

 

Henry James Middle School Bike Club (In development)

 

Squadron Line Elem. School after-school Bike Club - skills training and adult-led rides.  Bikes and helmets provided. 

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Bike teams and clubs may focus on racing, club/group riding, off-road, etc.  Some local teams/clubs include:  

 

Team ERRACE

Team Edge  /  Bikers Edge

Expo Wheelmen

GHCC - Greater Hartford Cycling Club

CCAP - CT Cycling Advancement Prog.

Cyclonauts  /  Cyclonauts Multi Sport

Cycling Concepts

Eastern Bloc  /  Benidorm Bikes

Farmington Bike Up

Farmington Valley Youth Cycling

Valley Cycling Club

Appalachian Mountain Club, CT Chapter

Thread City Cyclers

Casual Bikers Meet-up (<10 mph)

New England Mountain Bike Assoc. (NEMBA) 

Velo Legitimo

Southern CT Cycle Club (SCCC)  

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From Advisory Committees to Trails Councils - these advocacy groups and organizations help promote and advance cycling in the area.

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Greenways

• Farmington Valley Trails Council

• East Coast Greenway Alliance

• Farmington Canal Rail to Trail Assoc.(Plainville to New Haven)

• Columbia Greenway, Westfield, MA

• Friends of the Southwick Rail Trail

• Plainville Greenway Alliance

• Rails to Trails Conservancy

 

Advocacy

• Simsbury Bike-Ped Advisory Committee

• Bicycle Friendly Farmington

• Bike Walk Avon CT

• Bike Walk CT

• League of American Bicyclists

• National Center for Bicycling and Walking

• Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center

• People for Bikes

• USA Cycling 

• U.S. Bicycle Route System, Adventure Cycling

 

Mountain Biking

• Trailhub.org for regular updates on conditions and trail closures.

• New England Mountain Biking Association (NEMBA)

• Appalachian Mountain Club, CT Chapter

• International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA)

 

Hiking

• Simsbury Land Trust

• WalkCT (CT Forest and Park Assoc.)

 

Miscellaneous

• CT Women's Bike Racing Initiative

• BikeReg.com – find events, races, rides, fundraisers, fundos & more

• The Hartford Bicycle Studio

• Pedals for Progress

• Bikes for Kids