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Frederick Pedalers Century/Metric rescheduled to Sunday May 19 - All paces, No official leader. Free. The century starts at 0730 at Utica District Park. The metric starts at Emmitsburg Dunkin‘ (103 Silo Hill Pkwy, Emmitsburg, MD 21727) at 0845. The plan is to leave Utica at the right time to reach Emmitsburg (mile 18) in time to meet the metric riders. The century route from there is identical to the metric route all the way back to Emmitsburg. The century route then goes on to Utica. Ride With GPS cue sheets are here: https://drive.google.com/.../1ZOP0-cD8bZ0qN7qfG2Kic... Ride with GPS routes: Metric: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45958260 Century: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45958044 I recommend that each user download the cue sheet and import the RWGPS track into their navigation units. Store Distances: Century: 18, 42, 48, 56, 69, 82 Metric: 0, 24, 30, 37, 51, 64

This moderately hilly ride is mostly on lightly travelled roads with a rest stop at Dickerson Store. Helmet and Registration Required. Please print your own cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38857301

EMAIL THE RIDE LEADER TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY CONTACT WHEN REGISTERING. SEE CUE SHEET LINK AT END OF DESCRIPTION, OR TOP OF PAGE UNDER "WHERE". Non-members can contact the ride leader to sign up in advance. This ride begins near the Gunston Road bike path, continuing through surrounding neighborhoods and Mason Neck State Park. The route is relatively flat with a couple not too long hills out and back. Start with an out and back near the beginning featuring an eastern view of Belmont Bay. Ride along Gunston Road on the bike path, through some of the neighborhoods, into Mason Neck State Park, and to Gunston Hall. Meet at the second entrance to the school parking lot. Lunch afterward at a local eatery. Jeff Mankie [jsmankie@aol.com] [(571) 332-2130] GPS file for 27 mile route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30012739 CUE SHEET LINK -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZohD2kB-UqkY2jIKFAxQwSQJ6yCGAYi6/view?usp=sharing

Frederick Pedalers Spring Century/Metric/more We are planning a century/metric (and more) on Saturday May 18 (rain date May 19). This is a go at your own pace ride, as we‘ve no official ride leader. Century start: Utica District Park 0730 Metric start: In front of Dunkin‘ in Emmitsburg on Silo Hill Rd 0845-ish Details: The metric century uses the same roads as the full century - just a subset. This way, those doing the full 100 can ride with those who would prefer to ride 64 miles instead. Shortcuts: Century can be cut to 64 or 85 miles; Metric can be cut to 27 or 49 miles; imaginative people can take those together and make other distances, but you‘ll want the cue sheets (which I‘ll place on a Google drive next week). Stores will be noted on the cue sheets and RWGPS - there are plenty; you won‘t go hungry or thirsty. You can access the rides collection at https://ridewithgps.com/collections/2372792 Or, the individual routes: Century: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45958044 Metric: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45958260 Everyone is welcome - members and non-members, but we will ask you to sign something to the effect that you will not sue me or call me names.

Recreational and socializing biking ride toward Burke Lake Marina. On your demand rides in the morning other weekdays are possible. Call or send email to set up a date and time in advance.

The Usual Monday Ride from Glen Echo. For Covid vaccinated riders, a weekly ride primarily through the rolling neighborhoods of Bethesda and Potomac. Usually, the exact route is at the whim of the ride leaders, so there are no cues and the distance varies. The group stops to regroup at all decision points and at the tops of any significant climbs. When there is interest and on Federal Holidays, a longer option is usually available. Coffee shop and socializing near end of the ride. On holidays a RidewithGPS file of a 35ish and 60ish mile route will be posted here. Ride Leaders: Warren Farb (wfarb@mac.com) and Janice Stoodley (janice.stoodley1@gmail.com)

SORRY high winds today. See you next week. The usual Monday EZ BB pace ride throughout Frederick County on rural roads, frequent use of pacelines, no big climbs, exact route varies each week, so no cue sheet, we regroup at decision points. We will go longer as daylight allows up to 50 miles in late June/July. 5:03 pm start at the Starbucks on 7th Street in Frederick. No go in active rain. Ride leader: Darius Mark (darius.mark.mdge@statefarm.com). Rides are also posted, updated, and cancelled on FB here: @frederickroadriding

Mostly rolling gravel roads. Recommend gravel or cyclocross tires for comfort and safety. Start at Point of Rocks parking near the boat ramp, 3703 Canal Rd, Point of Rocks, MD. (See map.) Restrooms available at start. Begin with climb over Furnace Mtn. Finish with 7 flat miles on the C&O. Rest stop at Lovettsville 7-11 mile 23.7. Mike McCarley, 703.218.0707, mccarleym218@gmail.com. Contact me with questions before the ride.

Yup: we are back for 2024, y‘all! A prompt 6pm departure will take us on an ever-changing route (due to sunset times) out to Montgomery County and back, taking myriad turns, climbs, descents, and views in along the way. THIS IS NOT A SHOW-AND-GO RIDE! Please click on the ride description and sign the online waiver (Google Form) - you need only do this once for the ENTIRE DTB series! Ride will not go in thunderstorms, AQI > 100, heat index over 100°F, bad windstorms, ice, or snow.

Farmland, forests, rolling hills and the Rappahanock River. Rest Stop mile 23 at Dollar General. Rest Stop mile 41 at 5 De Mayo Grocery. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39269373

Each week will have a uniquely assigned Ride with GPS route link posted at least two days before the ride. All riders are expected to download the Ride with GPS route onto their devices or have printed out a cue sheet in case they decide to separate from the group for whatever reason. The group is expected to ride together at the group leader’s C pace, which will be 11 to 12 mph on average. Rides typically are 25 to 30 miles and ascent will be between 1,000’ and 2,200’, depending on the route. All routes are in low-traffic, moderately hilly residential areas. Those wishing to ride at an average pace of greater than 12 mph usually will have the opportunity to form a CC-level ride group at the start and depart a few minutes early with a ride leader from among their ranks. Each ride will have a rest/restroom stop midway and an optional lunch stop near the end. This is a recurring ride. ALL RIDERS MUST REGISTER EACH WEEK. For new riders, emergency-contact information is collected at the ride start.

Join us for a new weekly evening ride starting on Thursdays in April! We’ll take on a rolling route of 25-30 miles with some hills and aim to regroup a couple of times to stay together. We plan for one group going a high B/low BB pace. Meet in front of the bike shop at Laytons VIllage shopping center. WARNING: There is a non-PPTC group ride leaving from the same parking lot on Thursdays - you will quickly know if you accidentally join their AA pace race practice. Ask for Allison or Chris with PPTC if you aren‘t sure if you have the right group!

This social ride is one of the Thursday evening Tenleytown DC meet-ups and is a 15 mile loop through Chevy Chase DC, around the Mormon Temple, then back. The route for this evening has some pesky hills out and back but only coming to about 770 feet total of climbing, mostly on quiet residential streets. Meet by 6:15p at the south parking lot of the now-closed Tenleytown ElectriCityBikes store on Wisconsin Ave., NW. GPS file route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30129250 Those so desiring afterwards can go several blocks from the ride finish to Pete’s Pizza and eat at the outside tables there. If you sign up, and later decide not to ride, please cancel online by 4 pm the day of the ride. Ride cancellation in the event of rain and wet roads will be posted here no later than 5p the day of the ride.

Former Bike Rack DC Beginner ride, it has survived the closing of BRDC, and the pandemic, and morphed into a ride that offers something for everyone. A/B/C groups usually form after the first attack following a social start. Regroup at the turnaround and again at the finish. If you’re feeling racy you can race. If you don’t have legs you can likely fall in with another group and meet up at the turnaround point (Viers Mill Park). Expect pace lines, breakaways and tactics up front, but very little vehicular traffic throughout. While it can get spicy, this is ultimately a social ride and all are welcome to enjoy post-ride refreshments and revelry at Don Juan‘s in Mount Pleasant, just a short climb past the finish.