Rock to Rock is New Haven’s biggest Earth Day celebration. Here’s how it works: You and about a thousand of your neighbors travel from West Rock and East Rock, with celebrations on both sides of the city. The ride kicks off from Common Ground (West Rock) and ends at East Rock Park. Along the way, eat tasty food, hear great music, take on environmental service projects, and explore our city’s parks and neighborhoods. Learn more »
Morning Schedule
8:30 – Optional ride departs from East Rock for event start. An informal group sets off from the corner of Orange and Cold Spring, heading for the event start at Common Ground.
8:30 – Optional ride departs from Yale Campus for event start. An informal group sets off from the corner of Hillhouse and Grove, heading for the event start at Common Ground.
7:15-10:30 – Registration, breakfast, and entertainment at Common Ground High School. Eat a tasty farm breakfast, hear live music, and pick up your fancy t-shirt before hitting the road. Day-of registration will be available at Common Ground, but advanced registration is highly encouraged. Common Ground is located at 358 Springside Avenue – directions.
Rides
Metric Century
8:00 – Official Ride Kick-off. This ride does not have a police escort, but will be supported by ride guides and support vehicles.
40-Mile
9:00 – Official Ride Kick-off. This ride does not have a police escort, but will be supported by ride guides and support vehicles. The 40-mile ride is actually 34-miles, but with an optional ride back to Common Ground or the top of East Rock Park you can make it 40 miles.
20-Mile
10:00 – Official Ride Kick-off. Riders set off with ride guides on their way to Sleeping Giant, and then on to East Rock. This ride does not have a police escort, but will be supported by ride guides and a support vehicle.
8-Mile Family Ride
10:30 – Official Ride Kick-off. We ride at a leisurely pace across the city, kept safe by New Haven police along the way. This is the only route with a police escort.
12-Mile Adult Ride
11:00 – Official Ride Kick-off. This ride does not have a police escort, but will be supported by ride guides and support vehicles. We will ride across the city at a steady pace with only one rest stop along the way.
The party continues at East Rock Park from 1pm on! Check out all the complete event info on the Rock to Rock webpage.