TOUR DE TRIBURY XIX - OCTOBER 1ST 2011

TOUR DE TRIBURY 18 A SUCCESS!!!

2010-10-04T18:48:00.000-07:00

Thank you, thank you, thank you to the over 145 bike riders and walkers from Southbury and the surrounding towns volunteered their time and sweat to make the 2010 Tour de Tribury a success for the Southbury Fuel Bank. Over $8,100 was raised to support the emergency fuel needs of residents for the upcoming winter. Thanks also to those who provided food for the volunteers - the Southbury Knights of Columbus, The Ladies Group from Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Southbury Stop’n’Shop and Starbucks Coffee. We are so thankful to come from a community where so many come together and truly care about their neighbors. Hope you all had an enjoyable experience and we hope to see you next year.

THANK YOU!!!!

2009-11-01T18:26:00.000-08:00

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to each and every participant that made this year's Tour de Tribury such a success! The weather was perfect, the rides went well and we were able to raise $8,340.00 for the Southbury Fuel Bank!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you and look forward to seeing you next year!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

2009-09-28T19:27:00.000-07:00

Thanks to All Our Volunteers

2009-09-24T19:24:00.000-07:00

Saturday looks to be a beautiful day for a ride - it's not too late to come join us!! We couldn't pull this event off without our volunteers and supporters. A big thanks to:

* Southbury Stop'n'Shop for donations of water and supplies to support the water stops.

* Southbury Starbucks for donations of coffee to start the day off on the right foot.

* The Southbury Knights of Columbus for providing the post event lunch.

* The Southbury Columbiettes and Ladies of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for providing home baked cookies, goodies and pies.

Nintendo Wii to be Awarded to Individual Bringing in Most in Pledges

2009-09-20T18:18:00.000-07:00

A special grand-prize will be awarded this year in hopes to encourage increased pledges for participants. The individual who brings in the most amount in pledges over $300 will be awarded a Nintendo Wii!!! A great way to get more support for the Southbury Fuel Bank...

Door Prizes Announced

2009-09-03T19:58:00.001-07:00

A wonderful collection of door prizes is currently being collected as added incentive for participants. All registered participants will receive a raffle ticket, extra tickets will be provided for those collecting pledge amounts over $50. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Raffle prizes currently include:

* One month membership and person training at "The Gym"
* Three month membership at Southbury Fitness Center (3)
* $25 gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse
* $20 gift certificate to Senor Panchos
* Life is Good gift basket
* Bath and body gift basket
* $25 gift certificate to Leo's restaurant
* $25 gift certificate to Stones Hardware
*$15 gift certificate to European Shoppe
* $25 gift certificate to Maria's Country Furnishings
* $25 gift certificate to Newbury Place
* $40 gift certificate to Rathskeller Restuarant and Lounge
* Platinum car wash at Southbury Car Care
* Cap and Tshirt from Southbury Police Association

We are grateful to our generous donors who make the raffle possible!

New this year - 5k Walk

2009-07-24T18:28:00.000-07:00

A new feature to the Tour de Tribury - this year's event will also include a 5k walk along the streets of downtown Southbury. With the support of a water stop break at the turn-around point, the 5k is the perfect distance for a mid-morning walk for a good cause. The walk start time will be 10:30am from Sacred Heart Church. Registration is available starting at 7:00 am or you may download a registration form above. Early-bird registration is available until September 12th.

Tour de Tribury Routes Posted

2009-07-19T20:00:00.000-07:00

The 17th Tour de Tribury will again support 3 rides - 10, 25 and 50 miles of beautiful Connecticut scenery on fully supported courses. All courses start and end at Sacred eart Church, Southbury, CT. Located at Interstate 84 exit 14.

Registration is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. At registration, maps and trip sheets to the courses will be provided. Water stops will be located along the ride routes, and free food and beverages will be served at the end of the ride. Rides will have SAG wagon support until 1:30 P.M.
In case of inclement weather, call 264-9225 or check the web page after 6:00 AM the day of the event.

Course 1:
Length : 10 miles
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Water/Food Stops: 1
Description : Course starts at Sacred Heart Church in Southbury as mentioned above. Proceed south on Rt. 172 to Main Street South, turn right. Continue on Main Street South, bearing left crossing over I-84. At stop sign, turn right onto Fish Rock Road. Continue until road bears right and becomes River Road, cross over I-84 again. Continue on River Road, past Southbury Town Beach. River Road bears right at a steel bridge, do not cross over bridge which bears left. River Road ends at the Housatonic Recreation Area. This is the first water stop. Reverse direction and return to Sacred Heart Church by same route.

Course 2 :
Length : 25 miles
Start Time: 9:30 AM
Water/Food Stops: 2
Description : Course starts at Sacred Heart Church in Southbury as mentioned above. Proceed south on Rt. 172 to Main Street South Turn left onto Main Street South continue until Rt. 67 south, turn right. Proceed to Rt. 188 north. Next, travel to Judd Road where you make a left turn. Stay on Judd Road until you reach Judd Hill Road, make a left. Judd Hill Road becomes Old Sherman Hill Road in Middlebury. Proceed to Tuttle Road where you make a right turn. Cross Rt. 64. Stay on Tuttle Road until you reach Cat Swamp Road in Woodbury. At a "T" make a left onto Middle Road Turnpike, then to Rt. 6 east. Take a left turn onto Quassuk Road proceed to Rt. 132, in Hotchkissville, turn left at "T". Now turn right onto Jack's Bridge Road, then to West Wood Road, then Westide Road. Turn left onto Rt. 172 back into Southbury and Sacred Heart Church. There are two water stops along this route, one in Middlebury and one in Hotchkissville.

Course 3:
Length : 50+ miles
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Water/Food Stops: 3
Description : Course starts at Sacred Heart Church in Southbury as mentioned above. Proceed south on Rt. 172 to Main Street South Turn left onto Main Street South. continue until Rt 67 south, turn right. Proceed to Rt. 188 north. Next, travel to Judd Road where you make a left turn. Stay on Judd Road until you reach Judd Hill Road, make a right. Follow until to Christian Rd., turn left. Follow to Rt. 64, take a left. Left onto Tranquility Rd. Left onto Whittemore Rd., Right onto Hamilton Ave. This brings us to Rt. 6 where we go left. Proceed 3/10ths of a mile to Guernseytown Rd, take a right. Follow to Rt. 132 which becomes Bellamy Lane. Proceed to Munger Lane, Bergemann Hill Rd, Todd Hill Rd. Right onto Benedict Rd.
Take a right turn onto Quassuk Road proceed to Rt. 132, in Hotchkissville, turn left at "T". Now turn right onto Jack's Bridge Road, then to West Wood Road, then Westide Road. Turn left onto Rt. 172 back into Southbury and Sacred Heart Church. There are two water stops along this route, one in Middlebury and one in Hotchkissville. An Ice Cream shop is also along the route in the town of Morris.

Tour de Tribury Date Annoucement

2009-07-19T19:55:00.000-07:00

We are thrilled to announce the date for Tour de Tribury 17! With many thanks to our riders we were able to raise almost $9000 for the Fuel Bank in 2008 and we are looking forward to a fantastic event this fall. The ride will take place on September 26th with a raindate of October 3rd. Check back soon for registration forms.