Bloomin' Metric®:
Sunday, May 18, 2025
(Rain or Shine)
Sherwood Island State Park
Westport, Connecticut
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The Bloomin' Metric® is a bike tour event for every type of rider from the novice to advanced cyclist. We offer four routes that travel along stunning beaches and through the classic New England countryside of Connecticut. The Bloomin' has such a rich history and it's that story that makes the Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club so successful to this day.
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.
What the Bloomin' Offers
The Bloomin' Metric® offers more than just a bike ride.
4 Fully-Supported Routes
Free RWGPS Navigation for All Devices for All Routes
Support for Less Experienced Cyclists
In-Shop Bike Inspection at Area Participating Bike Shops
Food, Stuff to Buy, Music and More!
A Free Limited Time Sound Cyclists Membership
What's New for 2025
Full Free Electronic Navigation
With the exception of route splits, food stops and caution signs, we have gone fully electronic for navigating all cycling routes. Note: the 25 km/15-mile route is still going to be led by seasoned ride leaders. All participants will be receiving an "Invite" from us via email containing a link to access all four Ride with GPS routes, which can be downloaded to your phones once you have downloaded the RWGPS app for free. Those with Garmin, Wahoo or any navigation device will be able to download or link via Bluetooth. All devices with speakers, including your smart phone, will deliver audio turn-by-turn cues. Those who need a cue sheet can access them from the RWGPS files and print them out. For precise details about all this, click here.
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 is now ready to order! You can get a good jump on this and purchase early enough in order to receive your items before the event. We are taking orders NOW!
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 by Sunday, March 16th. This is the very last day you can order to receive your cyclewear in time for the Bloomin' Metric® event. Note: Jerseys, vests and shorts/bibs will not be sold at the event.
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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 allows.
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.