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		<title>Ashford Metric Century+ – September 30th, 2012</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the 5th annual Ashford Metric Century+! This is a USA Cycling permitted event. Pre-register online at http://www.bikereg.com/14450 *** The 5th Annual Ashford Metric Century+ will be held on September 30th, 2012 *** 2011 Ride Pictures Slide Show More &#8230; <a href="http://ashfordmetriccentury.wordpress.com/2011/10/06/ashford-metric-century-%e2%80%93-september-30th-2012/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ashfordmetriccentury.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3770367&amp;post=345&amp;subd=ashfordmetriccentury&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>Welcome to the 5th annual Ashford Metric Century+! This is a USA Cycling permitted event.</p>
<p>Pre-register online at <a href="http://www.bikereg.com/14450" target="_blank">http://www.bikereg.com/14450</a></p>
<p><strong>*** The 5th Annual Ashford Metric Century+ will be held on September 30th, 2012 ***</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jrsox/tags/20111002ashfordmetriccentury/show/" target="_blank"><strong>2011 Ride Pictures Slide Show</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/a528126/sets/72157627812245774/show/" target="_blank"><strong>More 2011 Ride Pictures</strong></a></p>
<p>Visit us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashford-Metric-Century/153392088051995?sk=wall" target="_blank">Facebook.</a></p>
<p>This is a fund raising event to benefit the Ashford Recreation Department. All routes are fully supported and include the quiet and rolling hills of Ashford, Eastford and Woodstock. Come out and enjoy the stunning fall foliage in classic New England.</p>
<div id="attachment_98" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img class="size-full wp-image-98" title="Ashford Metric Century +" src="http://ashfordmetriccentury.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/100_2994_0079.jpg?w=500&#038;h=374" alt="Ashford Metric Century +" width="500" height="374" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Ashford Metric Century +</p></div>
<p>Registration starts at 7:00am and ends at 9:30am. 100 miler&#8217;s should be on the road by 7:30am, 62 miler&#8217;s by 9am and all other riders should be on the road by 9:45am. Day of ride registration will be an additional $10 for each ride except the 10 miler ($30 for the 25 miler, $35 for the 62 miler, and $45 for the 100 miler), so register online to save a little money!</p>
<p>There will be one rest stop on the 25 mile ride and several rest stops on the 62 mile and 100 mile ride. Rest stops will be stocked with snacks (gatorade, water, pbj&#8217;s, etc.) and will have a floor pump and basic repair tools.</p>
<p>Participants should ride with a tube, tire levers, pump, and patch kit in case of flat tires. CPSC or US DOT approved helmets are required.</p>
<p>*Free T-shirts are guaranteed for pre-registered riders so sign up online to ensure a free T-shirt in the right size!!!</p>
<p>We plan on having another fantastic raffle this year. You can pre-purchase tickets on bikereg or at the school on the morning of the ride. Don&#8217;t forget to check the raffle table after the ride to see if you won!</p>
<p>Please join us after the ride (starting at noon) for a warm baked potato and apple crisp with locally made vanilla ice cream.</p>
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<td>100 mile 7:30am</td>
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<td>63 mile 9:00am</td>
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<td>26 mile 9:30 am</td>
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<td>10 mile 9:30 am</td>
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<p>Registration is from 7:00 am to 9:30 am or pre-register online at <a href="http://www.bikereg.com/14450" target="_blank">http://www.bikereg.com/14450</a></p>
<p>Contact: <a href="mailto:AshfordMetric@charter.net">AshfordMetric@charter.net</a></p>
<p><a href="http://ashfordmetriccentury.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/amcflyer11.pdf" target="_blank">Download 2011 Flyer in PDF format</a></p>
<p><strong>Directions:</strong></p>
<p>Ride starts at Ashford Elementary School on Route 89 in Ashford, CT</p>
<p>Ashford Elementary School</p>
<p>440 Westford Rd.</p>
<p>Ashford, CT 06278</p>
<p><strong>From the South and Willimantic:</strong></p>
<p>From Willimantic take Route 195 north toward The University of Connecticut. In Mansfield Center turn right onto Route 89. Follow Route 89 north into Ashford. Cross Route 44. Ashford School is located on Route 89 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 44.</p>
<p><strong>From the West and Hartford:</strong></p>
<p>Take I-84 East to Exit 69. Turn right onto Route 74. Follow Route 74 through Willington to Route 44 in Ashford. Turn left on Route 44 to the intersection of Route 89. Turn left on Route 89. The school is on the right 2 miles to the north.</p>
<p><strong>From the North and Massachusetts:</strong></p>
<p>Take I-84 to Exit 72. Turn left on Route 89. Follow Route 89 (south) watching the signs because it turns twice. Ashford School is located on the left side of Route 89 about 6 miles from I-84.</p>
<p><strong>From the East and Rhode Island:</strong></p>
<p>From the Rhode Island border take Route 101 west. It merges with Route 44 in Pomfret. Continue on Route 44 west until Route 89 in Ashford. Turn right on Route 89. Ashford school is located on the right about 2 miles north of Route 44.</p>
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		<title>Ashford Metric Century+ &#8211; October 2nd, 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:09:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the 4th annual Ashford Metric Century+! This is a USA Cycling permitted event. Pre-register online at http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12796 *** The 4th Annual Ashford Metric Century+ will be held on October 2nd, 2011 *** 2010 Ride Pictures Slide Show More &#8230; <a href="http://ashfordmetriccentury.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/ashford-metric-century-october-2-2011/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ashfordmetriccentury.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3770367&amp;post=239&amp;subd=ashfordmetriccentury&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>Welcome to the 4th annual Ashford Metric Century+!  This is a USA Cycling permitted event.</p>
<p>Pre-register online at <a href="http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12796" target="_blank">http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12796</a></p>
<p><strong>*** The 4th Annual Ashford Metric Century+ will be held on October 2nd, 2011 ***</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jrsox/tags/20101003ashfordmetriccentury/show/" target="_blank"><strong>2010 Ride Pictures Slide Show</strong></a> More pictures to come in the next few days&#8230;</p>
<p>Visit us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashford-Metric-Century/153392088051995?sk=wall" target="_blank">Facebook.</a></p>
<p>This is a fund raising event to benefit the Ashford Recreation Department. All routes are fully supported and include the quiet and rolling hills of Ashford, Eastford and Woodstock.  Come out and enjoy the stunning fall foliage in classic New England.</p>
<div id="attachment_98" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img class="size-full wp-image-98" title="Ashford Metric Century +" src="http://ashfordmetriccentury.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/100_2994_0079.jpg?w=500&#038;h=374" alt="Ashford Metric Century +" width="500" height="374" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Ashford Metric Century +</p></div>
<p>Registration starts at 7:00am and ends at 9:30am.  100 miler&#8217;s should be on the road by 7:30am, 62 miler&#8217;s by 9am and all other riders should be on the road by 9:45am.  Day of ride registration will be an additional $5 for each ride ($20 for the 10 miler, $25 for the 25 miler, $30 for the 62 miler, and $40 for the 100 miler), so register online to save a little money!</p>
<p>There will be one rest stop on the 25 mile ride and several rest stops on the 62 mile and 100 mile ride.  Rest stops will be stocked with snacks (gatorade, water, pbj&#8217;s, etc.) and will have a floor pump and basic repair tools.</p>
<p>Participants should ride with a tube, tire levers, pump, and patch kit in case of flat tires.   CPSC or US DOT approved helmets are required.</p>
<p>*Free T-shirts are guaranteed for riders registering by Friday, September 2nd.  After that date we cannot guarantee T-shirt sizing or availability so I encourage riders to register early to ensure a free T-shirt in the right size!!!</p>
<p>We plan on having another fantastic raffle this year.  You can pre-purchase tickets on bikereg or at the school on the morning of the ride.  Don&#8217;t forget to check the raffle table after the ride to see if you won!</p>
<p>Please join us after the ride (starting at noon) for a warm baked potato and apple crisp with locally made vanilla ice cream.</p>
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<td>Date:</td>
<td>October 2nd, 2011</td>
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<td>Time:</td>
<td>100 mile 7:30am</td>
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<td></td>
<td>63 mile 9:00am</td>
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<td>26 mile    9:30 am</td>
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<td>10 mile    9:30 am</td>
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<p>Registration is from 7:00 am to 9:30 am or pre-register online at <a href="http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12796" target="_blank">http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12796</a></p>
<p>Contact: <a href="mailto:AshfordMetric@charter.net">AshfordMetric@charter.net</a></p>
<p><a href="http://ashfordmetriccentury.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/amcflyer11.pdf" target="_blank">Download 2011 Flyer in PDF format</a></p>
<p><strong>Directions:</strong></p>
<p>Ride starts at Ashford Elementary School on Route 89 in Ashford, CT</p>
<p>Ashford Elementary School</p>
<p>440 Westford Rd.</p>
<p>Ashford, CT 06278</p>
<p><strong>From the South and Willimantic:</strong></p>
<p>From Willimantic take Route 195 north toward The University of Connecticut. In Mansfield Center turn right onto Route 89. Follow Route 89 north into Ashford. Cross Route 44. Ashford School is located on Route 89 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 44.</p>
<p><strong>From the West and Hartford:</strong></p>
<p>Take I-84 East to Exit 69. Turn right onto Route 74. Follow Route 74 through Willington to Route 44 in Ashford. Turn left on Route 44 to the intersection of Route 89. Turn left on Route 89. The school is on the right 2 miles to the north.</p>
<p><strong>From the North and Massachusetts:</strong></p>
<p>Take I-84 to Exit 72. Turn left on Route 89. Follow Route 89 (south) watching the signs because it turns twice. Ashford School is located on the left side of Route 89 about 6 miles from I-84.</p>
<p><strong>From the East and Rhode Island:</strong></p>
<p>From the Rhode Island border take Route 101 west. It merges with Route 44 in Pomfret. Continue on Route 44 west until Route 89 in Ashford. Turn right on Route 89. Ashford school is located on the right about 2 miles north of Route 44.</p>
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		<title>Ashford Metric Century+ &#8211; October 3rd, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 01:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Sattar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the annual Ashford Metric Century+! *** The 3rd Annual Ashford Metric Century+ will be held on October 3rd, 2010 *** 2010 Ride Pictures Slide Show This is a fund raising event to benefit the Ashford Recreation Department. All &#8230; <a href="http://ashfordmetriccentury.wordpress.com/2010/10/03/the-3rd-annual-ashford-metric-century-october-3rd-2010/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ashfordmetriccentury.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3770367&amp;post=227&amp;subd=ashfordmetriccentury&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>Welcome to the annual Ashford Metric Century+!</p>
<p><strong>*** The 3rd Annual Ashford Metric Century+ will be held on October 3rd, 2010 ***</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jrsox/tags/20101003ashfordmetriccentury/show/" target="_blank"><strong>2010 Ride Pictures Slide Show</strong></a></p>
<p>This is a fund raising event to benefit the Ashford Recreation  Department. All 3 routes are fully supported and include the quiet and  rolling hills of Ashford, Eastford and Woodstock.  Come out and enjoy  the stunning fall foliage in classic New England.</p>
<div id="attachment_98" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img class="size-full wp-image-98" title="Ashford Metric Century +" src="http://ashfordmetriccentury.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/100_2994_0079.jpg?w=500&#038;h=374" alt="Ashford Metric Century +" width="500" height="374" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Ashford Metric Century +</p></div>
<p>Registration starts at 7:00am and ends at 9:30am.  100 milers should  be on the road by 7:30am, 62 milers by 9am and all other riders should  be on the road by 9:45am.  Day of ride registration will be an  additional $5 for each ride ($20 for the 10 miler, $25 for the 25 miler,  $30 for the 62 miler and $40 for the 100 miler), so register online to  save a little money!</p>
<p>There will be one rest stop on the 25 mile ride and several rest  stops on the 62 mile and 100 mile ride.  Rest stops will be stocked with  snacks (gatorade, water, pbj&#8217;s, etc.) and we will have a floor pump and  basic repair tools.</p>
<p>Participants should ride with a tube, tire levers, pump, and patch kit in case of flat tires.</p>
<p>Please join us after the ride (starting at noon) for a baked potato and apple crisp.</p>
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<td>Date:</td>
<td>October 3rd, 2010</td>
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<td>Time:</td>
<td>100 mile 7:30am</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>63 mile 9:00am</td>
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<td></td>
<td>26 mile    9:30 am</td>
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<tr>
<td></td>
<td>10 mile    9:30 am</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Registration is from 7:00 am to 9:30 am or pre-register online at <a href="http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9487" target="_blank">http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9487</a></p>
<p>Contact: <a href="mailto:AshfordMetric@charter.net">AshfordMetric@charter.net</a></p>
<p><a href="http://ashfordmetriccentury.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/metric-century_flyer10-web.pdf" target="_blank">Download 2010 Flyer in PDF format</a></p>
<p><strong>Directions:</strong></p>
<p>Ride starts at Ashford Elementary School on Route 89 in Ashford, CT</p>
<p>Ashford Elementary School</p>
<p>440 Westford Rd.</p>
<p>Ashford, CT 06278</p>
<p><strong>From the South and Willimantic:</strong></p>
<p>From Willimantic take Route 195 north toward The University of  Connecticut. In Mansfield Center turn right onto Route 89. Follow Route  89 north into Ashford. Cross Route 44. Ashford School is located on  Route 89 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 44.</p>
<p><strong>From the West and Hartford:</strong></p>
<p>Take I-84 East to Exit 69. Turn right onto Route 74. Follow Route 74  through Willington to Route 44 in Ashford. Turn left on Route 44 to the  intersection of Route 89. Turn left on Route 89. The school is on the  right 2 miles to the north.</p>
<p><strong>From the North and Massachusetts:</strong></p>
<p>Take I-84 to Exit 72. Turn left on Route 89. Follow Route 89 (south)  watching the signs because it turns twice. Ashford School is located on  the left side of Route 89 about 6 miles from I-84.</p>
<p><strong>From the East and Rhode Island:</strong></p>
<p>From the Rhode Island border take Route 101 west. It merges with  Route 44 in Pomfret. Continue on Route 44 west until Route 89 in  Ashford. Turn right on Route 89. Ashford school is located on the right  about 2 miles north of Route 44.</p>
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		<title>Ashford Metric Century &#8211; October 4, 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to our 2nd annual Ashford Metric Century+! This is a fund raising event to benefit the Ashford Recreation Department. All 3 routes are fully supported and include the quiet and rolling hills of Ashford, Eastford and Woodstock. Come out &#8230; <a href="http://ashfordmetriccentury.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/ashford-metric-century-october-4-2009/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ashfordmetriccentury.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3770367&amp;post=50&amp;subd=ashfordmetriccentury&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our 2nd annual Ashford Metric Century+!</p>
<p>This is a fund raising event to benefit the Ashford Recreation Department. All 3 routes are fully supported and include the quiet and rolling hills of Ashford, Eastford and Woodstock.  Come out and enjoy the stunning fall foliage in classic New England.</p>
<div id="attachment_98" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img src="http://ashfordmetriccentury.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/100_2994_0079.jpg?w=500&#038;h=374" alt="Ashford Metric Century +" title="Ashford Metric Century +" width="500" height="374" class="size-full wp-image-98" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Ashford Metric Century +</p></div>
<p>Registration starts at 7:00am and ends at 9:30am.  100 milers should be on the road by 7:30am, 62 milers by 9am and all other riders should be on the road by 9:45am.  Day of ride registration will be an additional $5 for each ride ($20 for the 10 miler, $25 for the 25 miler, $30 for the 62 miler and $40 for the 100 miler), so register online to save a little money!</p>
<p>There will be one rest stop on the 25 mile ride and several rest stops on the 62 mile and 100 mile ride.  Rest stops will be stocked with snacks (gatorade, water, pbj&#8217;s, etc.) and we will have a floor pump and basic repair tools.</p>
<p>Participants should ride with a tube, tire levers, pump, and patch kit in case of flat tires.</p>
<p>Please join us after the ride (starting at noon) for a baked potato and apple crisp.</p>
<table border="0">
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<tr>
<td>Date:</td>
<td>October 4th 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Time:</td>
<td>100 mile 7:30am</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>63 mile 9:00am</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>26 mile    9:30 am</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>10 mile    9:30 am</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Registration is from 7:00 am to 9:30 am or pre-register online at <a href="http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=8502" target="_blank">http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=8502</a></p>
<p>Contact: <a href="mailto:AshfordMetric@charter.net">AshfordMetric@charter.net</a></p>
<p><a href="http://ashfordmetriccentury.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/metric-century_plus_flyer_2009.pdf" target="_blank">Download 2009 Flyer in PDF format</a></p>
<p><strong>Directions:</strong></p>
<p>Ride starts at Ashford Elementary School on Route 89 in Ashford, CT</p>
<p>Ashford Elementary School</p>
<p>440 Westford Rd.</p>
<p>Ashford, CT 06278</p>
<p><strong>From the South and Willimantic:</strong></p>
<p>From Willimantic take Route 195 north toward The University of Connecticut. In Mansfield Center turn right onto Route 89. Follow Route 89 north into Ashford. Cross Route 44. Ashford School is located on Route 89 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 44.</p>
<p><strong>From the West and Hartford:</strong></p>
<p>Take I-84 East to Exit 69. Turn right onto Route 74. Follow Route 74 through Willington to Route 44 in Ashford. Turn left on Route 44 to the intersection of Route 89. Turn left on Route 89. The school is on the right 2 miles to the north.</p>
<p><strong>From the North and Massachusetts:</strong></p>
<p>Take I-84 to Exit 72. Turn left on Route 89. Follow Route 89 (south) watching the signs because it turns twice. Ashford School is located on the left side of Route 89 about 6 miles from I-84.</p>
<p><strong>From the East and Rhode Island:</strong></p>
<p>From the Rhode Island border take Route 101 west. It merges with Route 44 in Pomfret. Continue on Route 44 west until Route 89 in Ashford. Turn right on Route 89. Ashford school is located on the right about 2 miles north of Route 44.</p>
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		<title>Ashford Metric Century &#8211; October 5, 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a fund raising event to benefit the Ashford Recreation Department. Both routes are fully supported and include the quiet and rolling hills of Ashford, Eastford and Woodstock. Come out and enjoy the stunning fall foliage in classic New &#8230; <a href="http://ashfordmetriccentury.wordpress.com/2008/06/04/ashford-metric-century-october-5-2008/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=ashfordmetriccentury.wordpress.com&amp;blog=3770367&amp;post=3&amp;subd=ashfordmetriccentury&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a fund raising event to benefit the Ashford Recreation Department. Both routes are fully supported and include the quiet and rolling hills of Ashford, Eastford and Woodstock.  Come out and enjoy the stunning fall foliage in classic New England.</p>
<p>Registration starts at 8am and ends at 9:30am.  All riders should be on the road by 9:45am.  Day of race registration will be an additional $5 for each ride ($20 for the 25 miler and $25 for the 62 miler), so register online to save a little money!</p>
<p>There will be one rest stop on the 25 mile ride and several rest stops on the 62 mile ride.  Rest stops will be stocked with snacks, water, and we will have a floor pump and basic repair tools.</p>
<p>Participants should ride with a tube, tire levers, pump, and patch kit in case of flat tires.</p>
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<td>Date:</td>
<td>October 5th 2008</td>
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<td>Time:</td>
<td>63 mile 9:00am</td>
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<td></td>
<td>26 mile    9:30 am</td>
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<p>Registration is from 8:00 am to 9:30 am or pre-register online at <a href="http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=6830" target="_blank">http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=6830</a></p>
<p>Contact: <a href="mailto:AshfordMetric@charter.net">AshfordMetric@charter.net</a></p>
<p><a href="http://ashfordmetriccentury.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/ashfordmetric1.pdf" target="_blank">Download Flyer in PDF format</a></p>
<p><strong>Directions:</strong></p>
<p>Ride starts at Ashford Elementary School on Route 89 in Ashford, CT</p>
<p>Ashford Elementary School<br />
440 Westford Rd.<br />
Ashford, CT 06278</p>
<p><strong>From the South and Willimantic:</strong><br />
From Willimantic take Route 195 north toward The University of Connecticut. In Mansfield Center turn right onto Route 89. Follow Route 89 north into Ashford. Cross Route 44. Ashford School is located on Route 89 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 44.</p>
<p><strong>From the West and Hartford:</strong><br />
Take I-84 East to Exit 69. Turn right onto Route 74. Follow Route 74 through Willington to Route 44 in Ashford. Turn left on Route 44 to the intersection of Route 89. Turn left on Route 89. The school is on the right 2 miles to the north.</p>
<p><strong>From the North and Massachusetts:</strong><br />
Take I-84 to Exit 72. Turn left on Route 89. Follow Route 89 (south) watching the signs because it turns twice. Ashford School is located on the left side of Route 89 about 6 miles from I-84.</p>
<p><strong>From the East and Rhode Island:</strong><br />
From the Rhode Island border take Route 101 west. It merges with Route 44 in Pomfret. Continue on Route 44 west until Route 89 in Ashford. Turn right on Route 89. Ashford school is located on the right about 2 miles north of Route 44.</p>
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