Nutmeg Nor'Easter | Non-Competitive Alt Cycling World Championship | Gravel Riding in Connecticut

The Nutmeg Nor'easter is kind of a gravel riding event. There were multiple routes that had a bit of everything -dirt, gravel, single track, country roads and everything in between. There were two nights of camping and amazing food on and from Cold Spring Farms. There was a swap meet and great programming including talks by frame builder Peter Weigle with Ronnie Ultra Romance, New Haven RAR, Joe Cruz(bikepacking.com), photography and bike touring with Karla Robles and Daniel Zaid. There was also a fixed gear Scorcher Race. I couldn't have hoped for a more fun and beautiful weekend in Connecticut. Ben and I hit the road and toured the state afterwards so stay tuned for more vids from this trip.
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[@PudgyPedalPusher]

After trying so hard to get you out there, hearing your muffled voice say “This is awesome” will always have a place in my heart.

[@TimFitzwater]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Fall colors off the hook! Looks like a great time!

[@TimFitzwater]

It was beautiful and a great time!

[@commonbirdsband]

It's an honor to have our tune used in this amazing video. We might have to go to this event next year - looks fantastic!

[@TimFitzwater]

I can't imagine anyone who watches my videos not having a blast at this event - it was so fun! Thanks again for the song - I love it.

[@robmartin1792]

Nothing like some bluebird skies in Nutmeg Country. Thanks for taking us along👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼#everyrideisepic

[@TimFitzwater]

It truly was beautiful out there! (but Ben and I did put the nor'easter in Nutmeg later in the week - literally!)

[@bobdarrow302]

Sweet video and sweet looking event!!!

[@TimFitzwater]

It was really about perfect. ....and thanks for the beer! It is the one we were drinking at the brewery close to the end.

[@Abracadabrad]

Thanks again, RAD!

[@bobdarrow302]

Any time you two.

[@PudgyPedalPusher]

Much like that weekend, I didn’t want this video to end. Thanks again for coming out with me this year bud! I knew you guys would love it! ✌️

[@TimFitzwater]

Thanks so much - I'm so glad you pushed me to do it. I can't imagine a better event. I also have videos and photos I will be working on from our Syracuse part of the trip.

[@PudgyPedalPusher]

@@TimFitzwater there aren’t many things I’d drive 13 hours each way for, let alone convince my buddies to do the same. This one is one I won’t voluntarily miss!

[@TimFitzwater]

@@PudgyPedalPusher I'm hoping we get early access to the tickets next year - I have a feeling everyone's amazing photos, videos, and stories are going to make a lot of people want to go! If not we will just have "Trigger Finger" Molnar on the case!

[@PudgyPedalPusher]

@@TimFitzwater I know a guy. We’ll be fine. 😉

[@davidcrowson4745]

Looks like a great time 👍

[@TimFitzwater]

It was awesome!

[@PudgyPedalPusher]

The best time!

[@TheLankyCyclist]

Nice work! Great experience for you.

[@TimFitzwater]

Thanks! It truly was a great experience riding somewhere new and with so many rad people.

[@PudgyPedalPusher]

They have a road route option for the handful of wavers amongst the non-waving demographic. 😉😘

[@TheLankyCyclist]

@@PudgyPedalPusher I’ll start growing my facial hair now in preparation

[@Furgification]

F*cking WOW!

[@TimFitzwater]

It was awesome!

[@darrylriley9917]

Epic way better than any grand tour

[@BigNatesAdventures]

looks like its an amazing time!!

[@TimFitzwater]

It really was. Probably my favorite bike trip ever!

[@BigNatesAdventures]

I really want to do it next year sounds like a bast💚✌️

[@TimFitzwater]

You should - I think pretty much anyone who watches this channel would love it.

[@PudgyPedalPusher]

@@TimFitzwater 🥰

[@ryanancheta8528]

Nice event!

[@TimFitzwater]

They really did everything right - it was awesome!

[@YerDad632]

Grew up not far from there in Berkshire county, MA. This video has made me homesick for the first time in 18 years! Thanks for the beautiful edit! Looks like everyone had a blast! 🤘🏻✌🏻

[@TimFitzwater]

It was an awesome event - I think everyone did have a great time - so many smiles! I actually ended up closer to where you are from. After the event me and a buddy spent a few days touring the state. We got as far north as the Canton area in CT. My friend who we stayed with up there said it was the beginning of the Berkshires. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fF7Pm2OCgs2smbs

[@longstrid48]

Dang, I was juuust behind you for this whole ride. I remember leapfrogging that bombora.

[@TimFitzwater]

I remember us chilling by a gate (maybe the end of the bike path) and you passed us and we said “hi”. Did you also sell me the French, leather saddle?

[@longstrid48]

@@TimFitzwater Oh shoot that was you! Crazy finally connecting faces with names.

[@TimFitzwater]

Everyone’s various screen names and handles make it hard to keep it all straight. Plus met a lot of people that weekend!

[@Summitperry]

that looks pretty awesome.

[@TimFitzwater]

Yeah - the routes, the food, the place - but the best thing was all the chill cyclists.

[@PudgyPedalPusher]

@summitperry come out with us next year!

[@Summitperry]

@@PudgyPedalPusher I am like super bad at planning for stuff. Lol. I will bring it up to Kristin she needs a vacation. Lol.

[@PudgyPedalPusher]

@@Summitperry Ohio presence is growing! 😁

[@markmoffett6813]

That was cool

[@TimFitzwater]

One of the best weekends ever!

[@canica99]

That looks like a blast...would to come up and ride that...

[@TimFitzwater]

Yeah - this was one of the best event type rides I’ve ever done. I met sooo many cool people, food was awesome(from the farm) and great speakers. So fun! He announces this at the last minute and then it sells out. So keep your eye on his IG late summer/early fall.

[@seandwyer3598]

Fantastic video, Tim! One of your very best. I really wanted to do this ride, and you’re only making it worse! Maybe next year…

[@TimFitzwater]

Thanks! You should - it was a perfect event!

[@deskofalexestes]

You captured the spirit in this video for sure. 🔥 Now tell me where the hell was that amazing looking campfire? 🔥 All we had were those little ones in the field.

[@PudgyPedalPusher]

Big campfire was near Sign-In/food area.

[@TimFitzwater]

Thanks! The big fire was right across from where they were serving the food. Between the split rail fence and big colorful tree. You're the Alex I met - correct?

[@deskofalexestes]

@@TimFitzwater Yep. That's me. I can't believe I missed that fire. Probably too hungry standing in line for good. 😂

[@TimFitzwater]

@@deskofalexestes They lit it on the later side. It actually went up really quick and Ronnie and a bunch of people ran over thinking the kitchen lit on fire or something!

[@xjaybirdx309]

Fuck yes

[@HackAl72]

Nicely done! Will they do it again in 2022? I'm in.

[@TimFitzwater]

Thanks - it was an awesome time. I hope they do it again! In they past they haven't announced dates or routes until later in the summer.

[@darrylriley9917]

Mate if you ever get a chance i was wondering if you could put together a short video of all the bikes from that weekend?

[@TimFitzwater]

I would have had to have done that at the time. I plan to do that with our bike packing set ups going forward and other events that I go to.

[@fkpearson2002]

Lovely. I'm curious what tires you two are running?

[@TimFitzwater]

I run 42mm Rene Herse Hurricane Ridges with the normal casing, Ben on the All City had wider ones with the endurance casing and Erin was running 48mm Ultra Dynamico’s.