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Lots of good stuff today! 3 cover bridges & we may see some emu chicks! Come out & join us. Rest stop in Thurmont at mile 35, so have enough food for a longer first stretch. Print your own cue sheet. Sign up online, if you plan to attend.

This is a nice ride from Silver Lake, Haymarket. It starts with a short climb up Mountain Road and continues along wooded roads. Then towards some suburbs, Catharpin Road, and back to start. 2,125‘ of ascent over 37.4 miles. Toilets available at start. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43937988

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 Cathy Wilson (cswilson@aol.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

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.

Start at Northern Fauquier Community Park. Easy route out to rest stop at Linden Park (Mile 18). Blue Mountain ascent starts at mile 24.5 with peak at mile 30.8. Rest and regroup at Convenience Store after descent (Mile 36). Back by Leeds Manor, Crest Hill and Ramey. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38828708

FOR THIS WEEK ONLY, THE RIDE WILL START AT THE BETHESDA POOL ON LITTLE FALLS PARKWAY. 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 10)

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!

Come help me train for the Italian Alps this fall. This 21 mile loop has a little of everything (fast flats, sprint at fort hunt and, of course, climbs in Hollin Hills and Belle Haven. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy pizza and beer.

This social ride is one of the Thursday evening Tenleytown DC meet-ups and is a 15 mile loop through Tenleytown and Chevy Chase around the Mormon Temple and back. The route for this evening is relatively flat with a couple of pesky hills out and back coming to about 1000 feet total of climbing, mostly on quiet residential streets and Rock Creek Park. 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.

Weekend ride in Lewes, DE for up to 75 attendees

Start location at Ballenger Creek Park, off Ballenger Creek Pike south of Frederick. Park at the first lot on the left. This route is fairly flat overall (58 ft/mile), but has two challenging climbs over Catoctin Mountain, at miles 22 and 28. Leader is targeting a 14 mph pace, but we won’t drop anyone who can maintain 13.5 mph. There are restrooms at the start, and a Wawa 1mile north. Rest stop at Point of Rocks Park, mile 21. Contact: Dave Kitzmiller (ktzdh79@gmail.com) (202) 330-3798

This is a somewhat classic PPTC ride. A few climbs, but nothing too bad. Park in the first parking lot, near the boat ramp. Sign up online, if you plan to attend. Print your own cue sheet.

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.

Weekend ride in Lewes, DE for up to 75 attendees

Join the C&O Canal Assoc. for their first Douglas Bike Ride. Noon start, this a leisurely ride along the towpath near Shepherdstown, WV with several stops to hear about local canal history along the way. This ride is suitable for cyclists of all ages who are in decent physical condition (including e-bikes). We plan to average around 10 mph. Bring your helmet, water bottle, and bicycle bell (if you have one). If there is active rain, we will cancel. Starting point is the Canal Road paved parking lot by the railroad bridge at mile marker 72.4. We plan on riding to Taylor’s Landing, also known as Mercersville, and back (17 miles). There is an optional dinner afterwards in Shepherdstown beginning at 4pm. Details and registration here: https://candocanal.org/events/douglas-hike-and-dinner/

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

This mostly follows Chris‘ route, but goes a bit farther on this beautiful day. Rest stop at Dickerson at mile 24. Sign up online, if you plan to attend. Print your own cue sheet.

This moderately hilly ride follows mostly lightly travelled roads. There will be a rest stop at Dickerson store. Please download the cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39185845 Registration and helmets required

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36720350 Let‘s start this ride from Bust Head Brewery and finish with a beer there. This 40-mile ride is a bit hillier than many of my rides with 2,235‘ of ascent. The route after the BP station at 18 miles becomes a bit challenging as are other stretches, but the route in the country on relatively quiet roads is well worth the effort. Please arrive early and be ready to roll at 10:00.

Recreational and socializing biking ride toward Burke Lake Marina. After ride optional socializing lunch at a close by restaurant on Burke Center Walmart Plaza.

Weekend ride in Lewes, DE for up to 75 attendees