Glastonbury is a great place for biking. This web page has information about local bicycling groups, trails, and bike-friendly community initiatives for residents and businesses. The Glastonbury community also has an active group of volunteers that help foster biking in Town. More information on their efforts can be found on the Bike Walk Glastonbury website.

Helpful Biking Resources

• Bicycle Friendly Routes in Glastonbury - with detailed street list 
• Bicycle Routes and Parking - with list of bike racks at town businesses and facilities
•  Bike Friendly Facilities (BFFs) List (See more details below on BFFs)*
• Bike Safety and Resources
• A number of bicycle clubs in town host rides on an ongoing basis and are great resources for riding, clubs, and bike services or equipment including:
  • Bicycles East
  • Cycling Concepts

* Please be respectful of any business/facility you visit by removing or wiping shoes with potentially damaging cleats and keeping restrooms neat and clean.

Bicycle Master Plan

The Town has a Bicycle Master Plan with associated on-road and off-road bike route maps that include information on objectives and vision for the future of bicycling in town. The plan also has sample rides and great destinations for riding.

Bicycle Advisory Group

The mission of the Glastonbury Bicycle Advisory Group is to advise Town leadership on policies, programs, and facilities to continually enhance our Bicycle Friendly Community. Interested in getting involved? Contact Anna Park at anna.park@glastonbury-ct.gov for information on upcoming meeting dates.

Bicycle Friendly Facility (BFF)

The Bicycle Friendly Facility program recognizes local businesses and facilities that provide amenities to bicyclists. Participation is FREE and applicants that meet the minimum qualifications are provided with a custom window cling to display. The benefits to participation include: 

• Listing of your Business/Facility Online (Click here to view the current listing of Bicycle Friendly Facilities)
• Show of Community Support
• Opportunity to Promote your Business/Facility to Bicyclists

How to Apply

In order to qualify as a BFF, you must be able to provide the following amenities:

• Bicycle parking that can accommodate a minimum of 4 bicycles and is visible from and close to the entrance it serves (approximately 50’ or less)
• Access to water for cyclists to refill their own water bottle at no charge
• Access to a restroom (whether bicyclist is a customer or not) in the business/facility or nearby (may be a portable restroom) 

To apply, please download and complete the BFF Application

Completed applications should be sent to Town staff by e-mail or mail as follows:

Email: 

1. Open attachment from the email
2. Save it your desktop or other location on your computer first
3. Name the file using your Business Name
4. Once saved, open it from the saved location and complete the application
5. Once completed, save again and double check that it saved with your information
6. Attach the document in an email to bff@glastonbury-ct.gov

Mail to:

BFF Application
Glastonbury Parks & Recreation
2155 Main Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033

Upon approval, you will receive an official letter and window cling. Additionally, your business/facility name, address, and website will be included on the Glastonbury BFF list. 

Questions?

Please contact: bff@glastonbury-ct.gov.