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Start at South Germantown Park, Blue Kids Activity Park near the traffic circle, where there is some shade. Route runs through Poolesville (twice) for rest stops, and is as flat as possible, 45 ft/mile of climbing. Experience the newly-repaved White Ground Road! We won‘t drop anyone who can maintain 13 mph. Contact: Dave Kitzmiller (ktzdh79@gmail.com)

This moderately hilly ride starts at Rileys Lock and makes a loop around Poolesville to Dickerson store. Park in first lot on the left where porta johns are located.

Join us for two passes thru Taneytown. We stop once, then do a loop to the north before a second stop. If you want less miles, you could skip the loop & do 40ish miles. But we all want the miles! Print your own cue sheet. Sign up online if you plan to attend.

Start point is just past the boy scout camp on Antioch. The route goes up the challenging Hopewell road and then becomes less so along wooded roads and pastures. Traffic is usually very light and the roads very pleasant. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37042355

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. This is a drop ride, regroup at the turnaround at Viers Mill Park and again at finish, A/B/C groups usually form after the first attack following a social start. Rain and/or under 40º = no go. If you’re feeling racy you can race. If you don’t have legs you can likely fall in with another group and meet at the turn. 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.

EMAIL RIDE LEADER TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY CONTACT WHEN REGISTERING. SEE CUE SHEET LINK AT END OF DESCRIPTION OR TOP OF PAGE UNDER. Moderately hilly to hilly. Here’s a challenging ride through the southeast Fairfax County suburbs with some rural roads. Take a spin and judge for yourself. Part of the latter half of the route goes past the old Lorton Penitentiary. Meet at the first entrance to the school parking lot. Lunch afterward at a nearby eatery. Call in the event of questionable weather. Check the website for cancellation information or call an hour before the ride start. For detailed directions, do an internet map search for Gunston Elementary School, Lorton, VA. Jeff Mankie [jsmankie@aol.com] [(571) 332-2130]. GPS file for the 27-mile route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38894594 CUE SHEET LINK - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mGL-hiwdAXPH0YkELY4lWsn2HjYFUZ7D/view?usp=sharing

NOTE: START TIME MOVED TO 8:00 AM DUE TO FORECASTED HIGH TEMPS. A favorite ride on repeat for Labor Day! You can choose the longer or shorter version as you wish. Please register and print your own cue sheet if needed. Note: Bike shop likely not open - use 7Eleven or other option on your way for a comfort stop before the ride. The longer 49 mi route is the one "hot linked". Copy and paste the 42 mi route URL below. 49 mi ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41041205 42 mi ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41568521

This moderately hilly ride starts at Rileys Lock and makes a loop around Poolesville to Dickerson store. Park in first lot on the left near the porta Johns are located.

The Usual Monday ride (37) and a longer option (60). Long ride may be shortened if it‘s too hot. This is a moderately hilly ride from Glen Echo through neighborhoods in Bethesda, Potomac and Poolesville. Park in the back of the lower level lot. There are bathrooms in the park. We regroup periodically throughout the ride to keep track of each other. There is an optional stop to socialize and have refreshments near the end of the ride. For more information contact Cathy Wilson (cswilson@aol.com) 703-328-1029 or Warren Farb (wfarb@mac.com) 37 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14782156?privacy_code=ZcOCmYUhDi3AnALi 60 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38624522?privacy_code=At6kew3pt2qQtZjl

A rolling ride on mostly gravel roads. Route has an optional out-and-back on Shelbourne Glebe Rd. Skip it to cut out 2 miles. Recommend gravel or cyclocross tires for comfort and safety. Rest stop at Philomont Store mile 19. Expect hot and dusty so please start hydrated and stay that way. Start at Hamilton Community Park, 31 West Colonial Hwy, Hamilton, VA 20158. Porta-jon at the ride start. Note 8am start time. Mike McCarley, 703.218.0707, msmccarley@cox.net. Contact ride leader with questions before 8pm.

Tandem ride for visually impaired cyclists open to all including single bikes Day of ride call Bonnie at 703-965-2501

Evening ride from Rileys Lock. Cyclists will gather at Cafe Roma in Darnestown afterwards for beverages and training meal for those who wish to train further. Park in first lot on the left near the porta-Johns. Eric Ives has agreed to get there early and clean out the toilets for us. REMINDER: START TIME IS 5:50 ON ACCOUNT OF DARKNESS Attached route is correct. If you are having difficulty signing up, simply text me at 301 252-2016 and I‘ll sign you up.

One last roll of the DTB in 2023! Join us for a social ride where we avoid the late-summer heat, socially roll to our favorite pizza place, then return home AFTER DARK! Lights are MANDATORY on this DTB - NO EXCEPTIONS!

Nice rolling hills to Midland and back. Rest stop at mile 24 Midland Convenience Store. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41599377

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.

This Thursday evening social ride will head NW from the start through neighborhood roads along the Mass Avenue corridor, drop down to the MacArthur Blvd bike path then loop through Palisades to a final climb through AU Park back to the start...about 10 miles and 1000 feet climb overall. Meet by 6:15pm at the south parking lot of City Bikes on Wisconsin Ave., NW. GPS file route is #20 Wood Acres Short - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2953235. Those so desiring afterwards can go several blocks from the ride finish to Pete’s Pizza and eat at the outside tables there.

This moderately hilly 32 mile ride is mostly on lightly travelled roads. There will be a rest stop at Dickerson store. For those who wish to add a few more miles, you can extend the ride down Willard to River, and return up Hughs back to K-2 (Makes it 41 miles). Please download your own cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44205630 If you have trouble signing up, just text me and I‘ll sign you up. Helmets and registration required.

This is a repetitive ride that includes the "spine" of going south on W. Willard Rd and north on Hughes back to Poolesville. The first two loops do excursions to the east and west respectively. Given that the weather at the time of this ride posting is somewhat iffy for Sunday, this ride keeps you pretty near your car the whole time, making for an easy bailout if the weather doesn‘t cooperate. And it will be a nice recovery ride for those who did the Civil War Century routes on Saturday. Register, and print your own cue sheet if needed. NOTE: RAIN CANCELLATION, IF NECESSARY, WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN 7:30 AM

The Usual Monday ride. This is a moderately hilly ride from Glen Echo through neighborhoods in Bethesda and Potomac. Park in the back of the lower level lot. There are bathrooms in the park. We regroup periodically throughout the ride to keep track of each other. There is an optional stop to socialize and have refreshments near the end of the ride. Cue sheets are usually posted on a weekly basis; however, at times the ride may be at the modified or decided at the ride start. For more information contact Cathy Wilson (cswilson@aol.com) or Warren Farb (wfarb@mac.com). Cathy Wilson 703-328-1029 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42645183?privacy_code=8LJ6eowJgfOgFeH1

Tandem ride for visually impaired cyclists open to all including single bikes Day of ride call Bonnie at 703-965-2501

Evening ride from Rileys Lock. Cyclists will gather at Cafe Roma in Darnestown afterwards for beverages and training meal for those who wish to train further. Park in first lot on the left near the porta-Johns. REMINDER: START TIME IS 5:45 ON ACCOUNT OF DARKNESS If you are having difficulty signing up, simply text me at 301 252-2016 and I‘ll sign you up.

Country roads with lots of hills. Rest stop at mile 32. Route at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37974053

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. (GLE 6U5)

This 10 mile no-drop ride will start at the south parking lot of Tenleytown ElectriCity Bikes store and loop on mainly residential streets through Westgate, Kenwood, Bethesda, Chevy Chase neighborhoods and back to the starting point. Total climbing is about 500 feet. The digital route file is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40905813. In the event of rain cancellation, this will be posted here on the PPTC calendar no later than 5pm the day of the ride. After the ride, those who so desire may gather for pizza at the outdoor tables of Pete’s Pizza several blocks from the ride start/end.

Sorry for the super last minute notice guys--something came up at work and we have to punt this one for another day TBD. Let‘s can decide which route at the start, or during the ride. Hopefully as a group but these routes tend to divide by individual climbing rates. The Cafe at the ride start will not be open until at the time of the rides start but if we plan to be back before 5, the cafe will still be open. Some distance, elevation examples from there are: 1) Sperryville -- Pinnacles, 27.65 miles, 3064 ft 2) Sperryville -- Skyland, 32.40 miles, 3822 ft 3) Sperryville -- Big Meadows, 55.64, 6453 ft 4) Cross of Sperryville (Sperryville--Elkwallow-Down the hill to Luray--Skyland--Sperryville), 58.87 miles, 5919 ft Don‘t forget your park pass if you have one. I always bring my bike lights too in case the park ranger gets technical on us. We are riding B-BB paces these days as we train for Sardinia in 2 weeks--Yikes!

This moderately hilly ride starts at Rileys Lock and makes a loop around Poolesville to Dickerson store. Park in first lot on the left where porta johns are located.

This is a rolling ride through the Frederick County watershed that should be pretty this time of year. There are no facilities at the high school, so plan for a comfort stop at the Sheetz a short distance away if needed. Registration required; print your own cue sheet if needed. And happy Rosh Hashannah to those who are observing.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/798222 It‘s a beautiful ride in the countryside from Brentsville Historical Park with only 1,400‘ of ascent and 40 miles. Mostly quiet roads except for Vint Hill Road. No go in rain or high heat. 703-455-0368 (home) or 703-350-9209 the day of the ride

Joint Tandem ride with the Philadelphia, Washington, and Baltimore tandem clubs on D&C canal and surrounding area in Northern Delaware. This ride is 49 miles in length, 945 ft climb, and starts on the D&C canal in Chesapeake City, MD. We will follow the canal trail east to Delaware City. Then we will cross the canal on the Reedy Point Bridge (biggest climb on the ride) and follow scenic low traffic roads for a loop on the south side of the canal to Port Penn and Augustine Beach. We will circle back to the Reedy Point Bridge to again cross the canal and take a short snack break in the park along the Delaware Bay before we cycle back to Chesapeake City via a road route. Once back we have the option for lunch/dinner at Schaefer‘s Canal House. Bring snacks and water for the ride. Bring money for lunch/dinner after the ride. Date:Saturday September 16 Time: Be ready to ride at 10:00 AM Start location: Schaefer‘s Canal House, 208 Bank Street, Chesapeake City, MD 21915 Please park in the far back of the parking lot so as to minimize interference with other restaurant customers. Ride with GPS route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44165377 Ride leaders: Manny and Marsha Menendez Mobile: 610-291-0625 Please be sure to preregister here or on the BCP website https://phillybikeclub.org/bcpdo/ride/calendar

CANCELLED DUE TO INCOMING RAIN This is a companion ride to Chris‘s 31 mile ride. Same route, but pushed out a bit for more miles. Chilly weather this morning, so bring your warmies. Not too hilly, but a few hills. Print your own cue sheet, if you want one. Sign up online if you plan to attend.

CANCELLED DUE TO LIKELY RAIN AS EARLY AS 8 AM This ride will be mostly on lightly travelled roads with a start at K2 cafe We will have a stop at Dickerson store at mile 14.4. Please download your own cue sheet at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39185845. Registration and helmet required.

EMAIL RIDE LEADER TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY CONTACT WHEN REGISTERING. SEE CUE SHEET LINK AT END OF DESCRIPTION, OR TOP OF PAGE UNDER "WHERE". 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 start 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

The Usual Monday ride. This is a moderately hilly ride from Glen Echo through neighborhoods in Bethesda and Potomac. Park in the back of the lower level lot. There are bathrooms in the park. We regroup periodically throughout the ride to keep track of each other. There is an optional stop to socialize and have refreshments near the end of the ride. Cue sheets are usually posted on a weekly basis; however, at times the ride may be at the modified or decided at the ride start. For more information contact Cathy Wilson (cswilson@aol.com) or Warren Farb (wfarb@mac.com). Cathy Wilson 703-328-1029 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42645627?privacy_code=hjMlnSPa66ipVDLQ

Rolling ride on mostly gravel roads. Recommend gravel or cyclocross tires for comfort and safety. No stores on route so bring food & drink you may need. We’ll take a break at the historic Aldie Mill, mile 22. Park by the shelter near the entrance. Porta-jon available near the ball fields. Ride leader: Mike McCarley, 703.218.0707, mccarleym218@gmail.com. Contact ride leader with questions before 8pm. RWGPS File: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44371244

Join us on this rolling ride with a few nice climbs for your trouble. We’ll do the Friday route backwards. There are 2 rest stops but only vending machine food. You can take shortcuts for a shorter ride or add a couple of miles for a longer one. Park behind the Co-op. Lunch option afterward, alfresco, at Roosevelt Center with several food options.

Tandem ride for visually impaired cyclists open to all including single bikes Day of ride call Bonnie at 703-965-2501

Evening ride from Rileys Lock. Cyclists will gather at Cafe Roma in Darnestown afterwards for beverages and training meal for those who wish to train further. Park in first lot on the left near the porta-Johns. REMINDER: START TIME IS 5:30 ON ACCOUNT OF DARKNESS If you are having difficulty signing up, simply text me at 301 252-2016 and I‘ll sign you up.

Long park to mountain road up to Snickersville with rest stop at Philomont (mile 21). Up Snickersville to Airmont and back home by Rectortown, Maidstone and Grove to rest stop at Marshall 7-Eleven (mile 48). Finishing over Hopewell Road the easy way. Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42576239

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. (GLE 7G4)

The season of evening riding is winding down as night falls earlier and earlier! This Thursday evening ride will go through mostly residential streets of Chevy Chase, drop down into Rock Creek Park along Beach Drive before climbing back up to the starting point in Tenleytown. This route is 8 miles with about 550 feet of climbing. The pace is casual and no-drop. The ride file is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21279421 Please gather at 6:15pm in the south parking lot of Tenleytown ElectriCity Bikes for a prompt roll-out at 6:30pm. In the event of rain or wet roads a cancellation notification will be posted on this calendar no later than 5:00pm the day of the ride. Post-ride pizza and rehydration is available with outdoor tables several blocks from the ride finish.

Join us on this rolling ride with a few nice climbs for your trouble. We’ll do the Tuesday route backwards. There are 2 rest stops but only vending machine food. You can take shortcuts for a shorter ride or add a couple of miles for a longer one. Park behind the Co-op. Lunch option afterward, alfresco, at Roosevelt Center with several food options.

Ride before the rain from DC. Pace will depend on who shows and what we want to do. Probably Z1 and 2 with a few climbs. C- BB/A

Weekend looks like a wash, so get a ride in Friday Night! Park in first lot on the left where porta-Johns are located. If you are having difficulty signing up, simply text me at 301 252-2016 and I‘ll sign you up.

This was our original brewery ride from Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm in Libertytown, MD. Routes are a bit hilly, but this is still a club favorite. We have multiple distances and levels for all our members. We park behind the brewery, and leave the spots in front for the regular customers. Bathrooms will be open from 8-9 before we leave. I will bring some cue sheets with me. Sign up online, if you plan to attend. 60 mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22877021 55 mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40699805 50 mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21313192 36 mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37852618 30 mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40706013 NOTE: if you are signing up for the C ride, Mike Devine has listed that ride separately. Please sign up at his listing post. There is a 5 mile short cut on the 60, 55 & 50 mile route. I will detail tjat at the ride start.

IMPORTANT NOTE – USE THIS LISTING FOR THE 30 MILE RIDE ONLY This was our original brewery ride from Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm in Libertytown, MD. Routes are a bit hilly, but this is still a club favorite. We park behind the brewery, and leave the spots in front for the regular customers. Bathrooms will be open from 8-9 before we leave. If you need a cue sheet, email me. Sign up online, if you plan to attend.

CANCELLED Weather is a little chancy for Saturday so please check back here on Saturday morning. Ride leader will decide go/no go by 8 am. Porta-johns available at the start, rest rooms at the Safeway in Middleburg https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38185008 Ride leader phone: 571-216-0857

The Usual Monday ride. This is a moderately hilly ride from Glen Echo through neighborhoods in Bethesda and Potomac. Park in the back of the lower level lot. There are bathrooms in the park. We regroup periodically throughout the ride to keep track of each other. There is an optional stop to socialize and have refreshments near the end of the ride. Cue sheets are usually posted on a weekly basis; however, at times the ride may be at the modified or decided at the ride start. For more information contact Cathy Wilson (cswilson@aol.com) or Warren Farb (wfarb@mac.com). Cathy Wilson 703-328-1029 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43845422?privacy_code=n7iBqVp2Wv1PNLGJ4ihttLHrJLIPloGh

Rolling ride on mostly gravel roads. Recommend gravel or cyclocross tires for comfort and safety. No stores on route so bring food & drink you may need. We’ll take a break near mid-point of the ride. Ride start at the Doppio Bunny Coffee Shop / Bike Studio, 6485 Main St, The Plains, VA 20198. Park on the street (not in the parking lot) or next to the RR tracks on Stuart St. Restrooms available. Ride leader: Mike McCarley, 703.218.0707, mccarleym218@gmail.com. Contact ride leader with questions before 8pm.

Tandem ride for visually impaired cyclists open to all including single bikes Day of ride call Bonnie at 703-965-2501

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.

With fading evening light limiting this social no-drop ride length, we will start at the Tenleytown ElectriCity Bike store south parking lot, ride mostly on residential streets, north on 41st St NW, west through Somerset, downhill on the Capital Crescent Trail, then back through Spring Hill and Westgate to the start. Total climbing will be under 400 feet.The digital ride file is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37211475 In the event of rain cancellation, this will be posted on this calendar no later than 5pm on the day of the ride.Those so inclined can join for after-ride pizza at the outdoor tables of an establishment a few blocks from the ride start/end.

Join Carol & I for what we call the Golden Girls Birthday ride. This is the weekend of both our birthdays. So we are celebrating with a bike ride up to Lisbon. Rest stop at Lisbon. Print you own cue sheet, if you want one. Sign up online, if you plan to attend.