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Start the new year right and honestly be able to claim you have ridden every day of the year! Butch Counts and I will continue the revitalized club tradition to have a ride at Hains Point (East Potomac Park) where everyone is welcome - D riders to the fastest A rider. We’ve had 70-degree days but will realistically hope for a high of at least 45 degrees. (We’ll post a notice if the weather looks too terrible.) Basically, we will host a “rest stop” at the Hains Point picnic area with hot chocolate, coffee, tea, bagels (with schmears), and donuts. (Please feel free to bring other things to share if you feel so inclined.) You can start riding from Hains Point as there is plenty of parking. Ride the 3.14-mile loop as many times as you want or, alternately, ride to the Mall, etc. – remember the Smithsonian museums are open New Year’s Day! Or ride in from somewhere else – the Mt. Vernon Trail, Rock Creek Park or other options are all good - and use us as a rest stop. We are not coordinating rides but, if you do, let us know when you think you might arrive to help us plan! Hope to see you at Picnic spot “D” on the far east end of the island (opposite end from the golf course entrance) from 11 am to 1:30 pm. If you need additional information, please contact Catherine at 301-767-6919.

This is a multi-class ride with distances ranging from 6 to 42 miles. Choose what works for you to ride in the new year! If you have temptations left over from December‘s celebrations and the midnight before, we‘ll provide table space and beverages for sharing! Link for routes: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/36993?privacy_code=MvoA4N7oik3EbFyS SPECIAL PARKING NOTE: Please park on the wide shoulders of Rt. 144 as close as possible to cars in front and behind our neighbor built a fortress so that lot is off limits. Any questions, ask Larry Black, 301-831-5151, or info@bike123.com

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.

Ride Requirements - Helmet - No Aero Bars Allowed - Foot Retention (clipless pedals, highly recommended) - Drop Bar Road Bike (highly recommended) - Ability to ride safely in a group and hold 20mph minimum OR be willing to potentially ride alone Former Bike Rack DC beginner ride, it has survived the closing of BRDC, and the pandemic, and morphed into a fast-paced yet social ride. A/B 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 and attacking up front, but very little vehicular traffic throughout. NOTE: There is an optional, flatter finish to the last couple miles that arrives at the start/finish around the same time as the climbing group. If you‘d rather a flat finish, trace the same route back to the start/finish instead of making a right onto Joyce Road. 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.

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. Glory Days Grill 1.7 Lasani Kabob Restaurant 2.7 miles Taco Rock 3.2 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

It Is Back! The Winter Ride from South Germantown Recreational Park at Adventure Playground parking lot. This is a multi-class ride in the Montgomery County AG Reserve. Come join the fun in this ongoing series. Travel over low traffic roads in the brisk air every Sunday from December through February 15. Please note that the time will change to 11:00 am in January. Ride distances of 32, 42, 45, 48 and 50. Rest stop for all rides is the Dickerson Market on Rt. 28. Click links above for routes. If you want a cue sheet, please print your own. Ride leaders may have a few cue sheets available. Check the website for information as to the ride status on days with inclement weather. Ride status will be updated by 8:00 am the day of the ride. Ride Leaders are Tim Guilford at tim@guil4d.net, Karen Berlage at karenberlage@verizon.net and Carol Linden at cdlinden@hotmail.com Various CC ride leaders on any given Sunday.

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)

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.

Ride Requirements - Helmet - No Aero Bars Allowed - Foot Retention (clipless pedals, highly recommended) - Drop Bar Road Bike (highly recommended) - Ability to ride safely in a group and hold 20mph minimum OR be willing to potentially ride alone Former Bike Rack DC beginner ride, it has survived the closing of BRDC, and the pandemic, and morphed into a fast-paced yet social ride. A/B 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 and attacking up front, but very little vehicular traffic throughout. NOTE: There is an optional, flatter finish to the last couple miles that arrives at the start/finish around the same time as the climbing group. If you‘d rather a flat finish, trace the same route back to the start/finish instead of making a right onto Joyce Road. 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.

It Is Back! The Winter Ride from South Germantown Recreational Park at Adventure Playground parking lot. This is a multi-class ride in the Montgomery County AG Reserve. Come join the fun in this ongoing series. Travel over low traffic roads in the brisk air every Sunday from December through February 15. Please note that the time will change to 11:00 am in January. Ride distances of 32, 42, 45, 48 and 50. Rest stop for all rides is the Dickerson Market on Rt. 28. Click links above for routes. If you want a cue sheet, please print your own. Ride leaders may have a few cue sheets available. Check the website for information as to the ride status on days with inclement weather. Ride status will be updated by 8:00 am the day of the ride. Ride Leaders are Tim Guilford at tim@guil4d.net, Karen Berlage at karenberlage@verizon.net and Carol Linden at cdlinden@hotmail.com Various CC ride leaders on any given Sunday.

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)

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.

Ride Requirements - Helmet - No Aero Bars Allowed - Foot Retention (clipless pedals, highly recommended) - Drop Bar Road Bike (highly recommended) - Ability to ride safely in a group and hold 20mph minimum OR be willing to potentially ride alone Former Bike Rack DC beginner ride, it has survived the closing of BRDC, and the pandemic, and morphed into a fast-paced yet social ride. A/B 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 and attacking up front, but very little vehicular traffic throughout. NOTE: There is an optional, flatter finish to the last couple miles that arrives at the start/finish around the same time as the climbing group. If you‘d rather a flat finish, trace the same route back to the start/finish instead of making a right onto Joyce Road. 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.

It Is Back! The Winter Ride from South Germantown Recreational Park at Adventure Playground parking lot. This is a multi-class ride in the Montgomery County AG Reserve. Come join the fun in this ongoing series. Travel over low traffic roads in the brisk air every Sunday from December through February 15. Please note that the time will change to 11:00 am in January. Ride distances of 32, 42, 45, 48 and 50. Rest stop for all rides is the Dickerson Market on Rt. 28. Click links above for routes. If you want a cue sheet, please print your own. Ride leaders may have a few cue sheets available. Check the website for information as to the ride status on days with inclement weather. Ride status will be updated by 8:00 am the day of the ride. Ride Leaders are Tim Guilford at tim@guil4d.net, Karen Berlage at karenberlage@verizon.net and Carol Linden at cdlinden@hotmail.com Various CC ride leaders on any given Sunday.

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)

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.

Ride Requirements - Helmet - No Aero Bars Allowed - Foot Retention (clipless pedals, highly recommended) - Drop Bar Road Bike (highly recommended) - Ability to ride safely in a group and hold 20mph minimum OR be willing to potentially ride alone Former Bike Rack DC beginner ride, it has survived the closing of BRDC, and the pandemic, and morphed into a fast-paced yet social ride. A/B 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 and attacking up front, but very little vehicular traffic throughout. NOTE: There is an optional, flatter finish to the last couple miles that arrives at the start/finish around the same time as the climbing group. If you‘d rather a flat finish, trace the same route back to the start/finish instead of making a right onto Joyce Road. 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.

It Is Back! The Winter Ride from South Germantown Recreational Park at Adventure Playground parking lot. This is a multi-class ride in the Montgomery County AG Reserve. Come join the fun in this ongoing series. Travel over low traffic roads in the brisk air every Sunday from December through February 15. Please note that the time will change to 11:00 am in January. Ride distances of 32, 42, 45, 48 and 50. Rest stop for all rides is the Dickerson Market on Rt. 28. Click links above for routes. If you want a cue sheet, please print your own. Ride leaders may have a few cue sheets available. Check the website for information as to the ride status on days with inclement weather. Ride status will be updated by 8:00 am the day of the ride. Ride Leaders are Tim Guilford at tim@guil4d.net, Karen Berlage at karenberlage@verizon.net and Carol Linden at cdlinden@hotmail.com Various CC ride leaders on any given Sunday.

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)

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.