Quiet Corner Bike Tour (Formerly Thread City Century)
Presented by the Thread City Cyclers -- Sunday July 27, 2025
2025 Quiet Corner Bike Tour Flyer
2025 Quiet Corner Bike Tour Sponsorship Information
All rides start and end at Edward Garrison Park in Chaplin, CT. Flush toilets and space to change before and after the ride are available at the park.
102 Mile Century
Our century route will again take you through the scenic turns at Devil's Hopyard State Park, and then turn north to explore more of the Quiet Corner with an opportunity for ice cream at Wi-Li-Kit at the last rest stop. You will also have the option to stop at three other rest stops to fill your water bottle, have some packaged sweet or salty snacks, home baked treats, fruit, and a few other things for cyclists. Each stop will also have a portable chemical toilet.
Ride With GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45620027
64 Mile
The 64 mile ride heads out the same way as the longer routes, taking a turn in Colchester to link up again with the return to Chaplin. You will visit three of the rest stops used on the longer routes.
Ride With GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45619559
40 Mile
This year's 41 mile ride will head out to the rest stop in Baltic where it joins the other routes on the return to the park. Two rest stops on this route to make sure you have enough fuel to get you to the finish.
Ride With GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45619660
20 Mile
The 20 mile ride will be the shortest route heading out and returning on the same roads as our longer rides.
Ride With GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45619882
18 Mile Gravel Loop
We will also have an 18 mile gravel loop using about 8 miles of the Air Line Trail with one rest stop.
Ride With GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47287672
34 Mile Gravel Loop
This is a new gravel route option for this year with a rest stop at Wi-Li-Kit for ice cream.
FOOD, REST STOPS, & ROUTE SUPPORT
There will be portable chemical toilets at all rest stops. We pride ourselves on our overstocked rest stops and abundant food after the ride. All ride lengths will have stops stocked with plenty of packaged sweet and salty choices, home baked goodies, fruit, and water. When you return to the park we will have a variety of offerings to make a fresh sandwich with some salads, chips, and fruits before you head home. All included with the price of the ride. You won’t go hungry! On call support will be provided for anyone needing transport back to the start / finish at the park. Half of the proceeds will go for trail advocacy to support and improve our local trails and youth cycling education.
The towns have asked us to not paint route markings on the road so we will not be marking the roads this year. You will be able to download Ride with GPS routes and cue sheets for all rides will be available at morning check in. We also hope to have one or two ride guides for the road rides for those interested in riding with a group.
NEW MEMBER OFFER
Registered riders can become Thread City Cyclers members for half price. That is $15 off the annual membership price of $30. Offer good for new members only.
LOCATION & DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Ride begins and ends at the Edward Garrison Park located at 495 Phoenixville Road (Route 198), Chaplin CT.
ONLINE REGISTRATION https://www.bikereg.com/quiet-corner-bike-tour
The day of the event registration and check-in opens at 7:00 AM. Century riders can start between 7:30 and 8:00 AM. 64, 40, and 20 rides start between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. The 18 and 34 mile gravel rides also start between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. All riders should be on the road by 9:00 and finished by 4:00 PM.
Registering in advance helps in our planning and keeps some costs down, but you are always welcome to register the day of the event.
Fees:
| Thru Jul 13 | Jul 14-24 | Jul 27 (Event Day) |
| $40 | $50 | $55 |
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:
Please send an email to: [email protected]