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As you are no doubt aware, there was storm that knocked down every tree in Connecticut. For that reason, it may be very difficult to undert...

It's the time of year again when people Eel around here. Last year there was no racing, but we went up and down the Connecticut Rive...

You may have noticed that on the right there are two links to the NOAA sites about the CT and Farmington Rivers' activities. You shoul...

I haven't seen that movie, " Another Earth ", but I saw a trailer for it when I saw "Tree of Life" (and I didn'...

I've played with the idea for a little while and I think I want to go through with it. It'd be a two hour race made out of Goodwin P...

Eight intrepid young cyclists met on Saturday morning and took part in The Eel. Some of us we were beset by mechanical problems: broken spok...

Ok, I've got a proposed Eel route here . It's lacking in some details, but you get the general idea. The only thing I need now is a ...

Remember The Eel? First, it was this cool off road race thing in the rain with a respectable number of participants. Then, it was an alley c...

When you ride a bike, you often find yourself off the beaten path. And, if you ride in a more urban environment, that often involves being u...

While 50 or so people did some exciting driving in Shelton yesterday, only three decided to participate in the fourth Eel. The overriding t...

It is supposed to be nasty and disgusting tomorrow (Eel 4 day). I would like to go for a ride, but I don't want to catch my death. I'...

So, with rare mechanical skill, I installed some Deore XT Dual Control lever/shifters on my Stumpjumper and ran new cables. I didn't thi...

So, how does this sound for Eel #4? Sunday, Dec. 13 at 11am we meet in Bushnell Park. We follow this route. It won't be a race, but poi...

Last Sunday, Salem & Peter Waite organized a ride off into the hinterland off towards Lake Pocotopaug. It was fun, friendly and ended wi...

On Saturday, we had The Eel 2. I don't know why it has taken me this long to post the results. Turnout was slim, but those who didn'...

Unnamed sources close to The Eel have leaked these photos: Just kidding! Anyway, the weather is supposed to be awesome tomorrow. Come down ...

All weekend I was terrified about the over-hyped snow storm that showed up yesterday. Not so much because I was worried about whatever it i...

First, and most important to those who love donuts or doughnuts, Tastease Donuts has sold 500,000 donuts and on Friday, March 6 they're ...