Bloomin' Metric®:
Join Us for Connecticut's Most Popular Cycling Event
The Bloomin' Metric!
The Bloomin' Metric!
A day of riding and fun for all levels!
Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club's Premier Event!
Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club's Premier Event!
Sunday, May 18, 2025
(Rain or Shine)
Sherwood Island State Park
Westport, Connecticut
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Bloomin' Metric® is a bike touring event – not a race! – for every type of rider, novice to advanced. We offer four routes (15, 25, 47 and 62 miles) that travel along quiet roads and stunning beaches of Long Island Sound and through classic New England countryside in Connecticut.
Enjoy a beautiful Spring day on your bike, cycling in the morning followed by a delicious lunch, music and fun at Sherwood Island State Park (Westport, Conn.) overlooking the Sound. Ride with club members, friends, family (12 & up) or other groups!
Experienced rider? Our longer routes are fully supported for you. Just choose your favorite route and go. Food stops and exceptional scenery await you on quiet roads with some of the best riding in Connecticut! Afterwards, enjoy lunch and entertainment as you relax by the Sound.
Novice or infrequent bicyclist? Unsure of your ability? Haven't ridden in a while? Choose a shorter route. If you prefer, ride with our experienced leaders showing the way - slow and easy with few cars. In those 'no worry' rides, you are with others in a group, going at a relaxed pace with several stops. No one is left behind. Enjoy the riding, then join the lunch, post-ride relaxation, activities and entertainment at the Park overlooking Long Island Sound.
Bring your young adult kids. They are welcome to ride with you if age 12 or over. Choose a short route at a leisurely pace and savor the beautiful scenery and terrain. Consider joining one of our ride leaders on a relaxed group ride. Then, stay for a fun lunch and entertainment by the shore.
What the Bloomin' Offers
The Bloomin' Metric® offers more than just a bike ride.
4 fully-supported routes on quiet roads: 15, 25, 47 and 62 miles
Special support for novice, infrequent or younger cyclists for 'no worry' relaxed riding, with optional ride leaders, on our 15 & 25 mile routes
Food stops, a delicious lunch at Park, music and more!
Multiple route navigation options: Electronic (cellphone or device); Paper cue sheets/maps; Ride leader guided rides (15 & 25 mile routes)
Free in-shop bike inspection at 25 area participating bike shops (before Bloomin' day)
A Free Limited Time Sound Cyclists Membership
What's New for 2025
Three Ways to Navigate Our Routes
Free Electronic Navigation: A few days before the ride, all registrants will receive an email link to access and download free electronic navigation for each of the four routes, compatible with popular cellphones and navigation devices. Included is a free RideWithGPS app. Download, install and review before you arrive at the Park!
Paper Cue Sheets/Maps: A few days before the ride, all registrants will receive an email link to download cue sheets and maps so you can print and review before your ride. Paper copies will be available at the Park with clips that attach to most handlebars.
Ride Leader Guided Rides (15 mile and 25 mile routes only): Ride in a group with experienced leaders who will shepherd you along the route for a seamless, worry-free ride.
All routes will have signage at route splits, food stops and caution areas, along with police and ride marshal support.
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 Cyclewear
The 2025 Bloomin' Metric® Cyclewear will be available to order starting on Friday, May 2nd.
Note: Bloomin' cyclewear will NOT be available for sale on the day of the event.
This will be a custom order and non-refundable so make sure you double check your fit and size.
To help you select the right size, model and fit, we have also included a Agile Sportswear Guide so you can double check your size and the different fits. We have also included a Agile Comparison Chart for you to see the difference between the Elevate and Volare Elite styles.
Click on any image to see larger view.
Order restart date: Friday, May 2nd.
Last day to order: Thursday, June 12th.
Last day to order: Thursday, June 12th.
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You Get a Shirt!
This Year's Bloomin' Metric® T-Shirt
Most registrants attending the 2025 Bloomin' Metric® will received the official event T-shirt you see below. It's important to remember to register early so you don't miss out. Make sure you designate your gender and size during registration. Registering a few weeks before the event is cutting it close. Late registrations cannot guarantee a free shirt.
Volunteers! We Want You!
The 2025 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.
Please note that our current SignUp System is not set up just yet but you can leave an email with your name and what you would like to volunteer for by clicking on any of the areas mentioned.
DO NOT REGISTER FOR THE BLOOMIN' METRIC IF YOU ARE VOLUNTEERING. Volunteers ride for free if their schedules allow.
If you haven't already set up an account with SignUp from previous years, do that first when the system is up and running 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 2025 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.