TOUR DE TRIBURY XVII DATE ANNOUNCED!!!


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. Download registration form below.

About The Southbury Fuel Bank

The Southbury Emergency Fuel Bank was established more than twenty five years ago to provide assistance towards heating expenses to both individuals and families of Southbury experiencing financial hardships. Funds for the Fuel Bank are solely raised through community donations. We are proud to report that every dollar donated goes directly into the Fuel Bank; 100% donation supported, which is overseen by a volunteer board. The Fuel Bank has been extremely fortunate to be a benefactor of the Tour De Tribury Bike and 5K walk which has raised over $90,000 over the past 16 years. With the support of community donations from residents, local businesses, charities, and the faith community, the Fuel Bank has been able to sustain and continuously provide for residents in need.Individuals and families can request assistance from the Fuel Bank through the Town of Southbury Social and Elderly Service Departments. Potential clients are screened based on income/assets and need. During the recent economic period, coupled with the high cost of fuel, more residents than ever have requested help to ensure sufficient heat in their homes. The Donations may be made directly to the Fuel Bank by mailing a check to the Social Service office or to:The following link will take you to the Social Services Contact information for Southbury: http://www.southbury-ct.org/content/992/121/385/default.aspx.

Monday, September 28, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!




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!
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Monday, August 24, 2009

New this year - 5k Walk




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.
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Tour de Tribury Routes Posted



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.
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Tour de Tribury Date Annoucement







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.
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