Tour de ConnecticutOur 2023 Ride
CI took to the road in August 2023 for the inaugural Tour de Connecticut.In 2023, Connecticut Innovations launched the Tour de Connecticut, its statewide journey to visit portfolio companies and highlight the strength of Connecticut's ecosystem. Explore the route and browse photo highlights from the very first ride below.
Along the route, the team visited a variety of Connecticut landmarks and local favorites that reflect the character and creativity of the state. Highlights included Sift Bakery in Mystic, the Connecticut Science Center and Capitol in Hartford, Max’s Oyster Bar in West Hartford and The Village in Stamford, among others.
Along the route, the team visited a variety of Connecticut landmarks and local favorites that reflect the character and creativity of the state. Highlights included Sift Bakery in Mystic, the Connecticut Science Center and Capitol in Hartford, Max’s Oyster Bar in West Hartford and The Village in Stamford, among others.
Grateful to celebrate another incredible year with our CI team and community. ✨ Our holiday event was a wonderful reminder of the people who make our work meaningful. Here’s to collaboration, innovation, and an exciting year ahead. 🚀 Thanks to the team @table104_osteriabar in Stamford for an amazing evening!
Another 200+ miles in the books… the third annual Tour de Connecticut has officially wrapped.👏🏼
We ended the week on a high:
🐄 Said hi to cows, alpacas, horses, and more as we rode 30 miles through beautiful hills and scenery from Storrs to Norwich
🌊 Stopped by Uncas Leap at Yantic Falls to get a quick history lesson and take in some waterfall views
🧘🏼♀️ Unwound with team yoga and meditation before tackling another 20 miles to Mystic
🚵♂️ Biked alongside our incredible #Day4 guest riders: Amy Bennett and Melissa Santoro from @tidalriver.ct, Scot Melland of Turtle Rock Ventures, and Harrison Macris of Macris Industries
🌱 Stopped by CI portfolio company @enkoag to meet newly appointed CEO Anthony Klemm, tour the 90,000-square-foot facility, and check out their state-of-the-art labs and greenhouses
🏁 Crossed the finish line and capped things off with a networking celebration alongside the CI team, our guest riders, @hillsideventures, ecosystem partners, and more
Thank you to everyone who followed along on this year’s journey and supported CI as we showcased why Connecticut is such a great place to live, work, and play. 🚲
#tourdect @zmimiphotography
Day 3️⃣ of our Tour de Connecticut was packed with some of the state’s top attractions — from Dunkin’ Park, America’s Best Double-A Ballpark and home of @hartfordyardgoats Baseball ⚾️, to historic landmarks like the State Capitol, and iconic local eats at @reins_deli 🥪 We even made our way up to Storrs, uncovering hidden gems across campus with @uconn President Radenka Maric and getting a firsthand look at the innovation driving the university forward. ⏭️
Day three was all about energy, connection, and community pride. Now, let’s take on the final 50 miles! 🚲 #tourdect
Looking back on a DAY 2️⃣ RECAP! Tuesday started off bright and early with back-to-back meetings with CI portfolio companies @veradermics_study and @inboxhealth, followed by our quarterly board meeting. 💡 Our crew of 10+ riders included partners from Purpose Built, @climatehaven.tech and @quinnipiacu, traveling with us from New Haven to Naugatuck to stop by CI portfolio company @p2science 🧪 We refueled at @frankiesct in Waterbury, a classic, family-owned Connecticut restaurant, before heading on to West Hartford. 🏙️ 110 miles done in the first two days! ✅ #tourdect
