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Rock Creek Regular (RCR) - 31mi - >20 mph on flats START TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER. STAY TUNED

Date and Time

Saturday, November 9, 2024, 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM

Location

Broad Branch Road & Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/XhyJULjxYrmLg9sE9
See start location here
Rock Creek Park
Washington, DC  
USA

Event Contact(s)

Paul Duffy

Category

Rides

Registration Info

Registration is not Required

About this event

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, attacking and tactics 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.