Welcome to the Farmington Valley!
Welcome to the beautiful and historic Farmington Valley, Connecticut. The traditional New England town atmosphere in a setting of rolling hills is the perfect place for your next day trip. Take a bike ride or a walk on one of the many trails that are part of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, the Farmington River Trail, or the East Coast Greenway. Specifically, the Town of Simsbury has been recognized as the first "Bicycle Friendly" community in Connecticut. All of us in the Farmington Valley are excited to share our trails with you. Explore the links at the top of the page to plan your route!
Check out these articles on Simsbury's new Free Bike program!
http://iamtheeye.com/2011/07/29/long-island-and-connecticut-launch-bike-share-programs/
http://inhabitat.com/nyc/municipalities-in-long-island-and-connecticut-launch-bike-share-programs/
http://blog.tstc.org/2011/07/26/bike-share-storms-the-suburbs-in-simsbury-and-long-beach/
Best Cities to Bike Ride: http://local.msn.com/slideshow/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=29735174>1=24000
People for Bikes: http://www.peopleforbikes.org/
Cycling the Heritage Trail: http://www.gonomad.com/bicycle-tours/1108/connecticut-simsbury-biking.html
Check out these articles on Simsbury's new Free Bike program!
http://iamtheeye.com/2011/07/29/long-island-and-connecticut-launch-bike-share-programs/
http://inhabitat.com/nyc/municipalities-in-long-island-and-connecticut-launch-bike-share-programs/
http://blog.tstc.org/2011/07/26/bike-share-storms-the-suburbs-in-simsbury-and-long-beach/
Best Cities to Bike Ride: http://local.msn.com/slideshow/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=29735174>1=24000
People for Bikes: http://www.peopleforbikes.org/
Cycling the Heritage Trail: http://www.gonomad.com/bicycle-tours/1108/connecticut-simsbury-biking.html
Safe Ride Initiative
| Bicycle Letter From Senator Richard Blumenthal |
| Walk it, Bike it |
| Safe Bike Routes to School |
| USA Rankings on Bicycle Friendliness |
Simsbury's First Selectman Mary Glassman and Simsbury Director of Public Works Thomas Roy at the 2011 East Coast Greenway Ride from New Haven to Simsbury.
