Bloomin' Metric®:
Sunday, May 19, 2024
(Rain or Shine)
Sherwood Island State Park, Westport, Connecticut
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPENED!
The Bloomin' Metric® is a bike tour event for every type of rider from the novice to advanced cyclist. We offer four routes that travel along stunning beaches and through the classic New England countryside of Connecticut. The Bloomin' has such a rich history and it's that story that makes the Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club so successful to this day.
Below you will find additional information, some of it important to know about What the Bloomin' Offers and What's New for 2024 so be sure to read on.
You Get a Shirt!
The 2024 Bloomin' Metric® T-Shirt
Most registrants attending the 2024 Bloomin' Metric® will receive the official event T-shirt you see below. It's important to remember to register early so you don't miss out. Registering 3 weeks before the event is cutting it close. Late registrations cannot guarantee a free shirt.
What the Bloomin' Offers
The Bloomin' Metric® offers more than just a bike ride.
4 Fully-Supported Routes
There will be special buttons appearing inside each route description a few weeks before, where you will be able to download electronic files and/or cue sheet to print. Note: The 25-kilometer (15-mile) ride for novice riders or riders new to group riding is being led by ride leaders.
Support for Less Experienced Cyclists
New to cycling? When you have never ridden with groups of riders before, we know you will have lots of questions. Hopefully we can provide you with some important answers. Click the button below.
In-Shop Bike Inspection at Area Participating Bike Shops
Food, Stuff to Buy, Music and More!
A Free Limited Time Sound Cyclists Membership
See what happens once you've registered for the Bloomin' Metric® and have never been a member of SCBC before.
What's New for 2024
Electronic Navigation
We will be going electronic for navigating all cycling routes. Note: the 25 km/15-mile route is still going to be led by seasoned ride leaders. All on-road directional signs have been retired. For riders not using navigational devices, instructions for downloading cue sheets will be provided. We will also be providing instructions for those with smart phones who would like to be able to get turn-by-turn audio and/or visual cues. This is a great way to make the switch from a cue sheet to electronic navigation by simply using your phone. For precise details about this, click here.
E-bike Clarifications
Since E-bikes are very popular we are allowing them with some very important restrictions. For precise details about this, click here.
Bloomin' Metric Jersey
Availability of jerseys, shorts and vests are temporally on pause while the first round of orders are being produced. Please return around mid-May during the Bloomin' Metric to order.
Please check back here often to see any new added changes.
Volunteers! We Want You!
The 2024 Bloomin' Metric® can't be a success without our volunteers. It's what made this event such a success over the years. This year we are recruiting early to get the ball rolling. If you would like to volunteer, just click here or on the Volunteer Poster or on the SignUp logo.
If you haven't already set up an account with SignUp from previous years, do that first so you can log in and select where you would like to help out. We would encourage club members to give of themselves for just a few days during the planning, setup and day-of-event help.
A week or so before the Bloomin' you'll have an opportunity to ride with organized groups so that you can see the routes. Volunteers will be getting special long-sleeve T-shirts with the 2024 design.
Directions to Sherwood Island State Park
Driving
I-95 to Sherwood Island Exit 18. Turn LEFT off exit if coming southbound/turn RIGHT off exit if coming northbound onto Sherwood Island Connector. Drive .9 mile into the park. Follow parking signs.
Metro North
Take train to Green's Farms station. Exit the platform and ride over to New Creek Rd. Turn RIGHT and pass under I-95. At the T intersection, turn LEFT onto Green's Farms Rd. Cycle 1.1 miles to the traffic light. Turn LEFT onto Sherwood Island Connector for 1.2 miles into the park. Follow parking signs.