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~27 miles RT. 9:15 start from Winding Creek Park. We will ride north past (closed) Olney Ale House & then SW to Villa Maya for a rest stop/lunch outside at mile 21+. After lunch, 5+ miles back to WCP. Ride will be mostly roads, with short sections on paved bike trails, e.g. Georgia Av Trail.
Ride will be a little hillier than some of the other Friday Lunch Rides, with ~900’ climb per Google maps. Ride will be C pace, averaging ~10-12 mph overall, faster on flat roads & slower when hills; see the Ride Class Table (https://www.potomacpedalers.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=495413&module_id=452207 ) for more info on ride classes and average speeds.
**Ride Rules:
• Participation is limited to those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID plus have also received a COVID vaccine booster shot. According to the CDC, you're not considered fully vaccinated until it's been at least two weeks since your second dose of a two-dose series like Pfizer's or Moderna's vaccine, or it's been two weeks since you received a single-dose vaccine like Johnson & Johnson (aka Janssen). It needs to also have been at least 2 weeks since you received your booster.
• Registering for ride required at least by the day before ride & participation is limited to first 12 people.
• Helmets are required.
• No earbuds or headphones.
• Road/Drop handlebars require end plugs or similar. (I don’t want to ever see a handlebar take a core sample out of anyone’s thigh).
• Also, see PPTC “RIDE GUIDELINES” at https://www.potomacpedalers.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=495413&module_id=448936
*Social ride where we try to stay within sight. However, if you prefer to ride at your own (faster or slower) pace, then please let me know & I will bring a printed cue for you.
*Don't forget face mask, lock, helmet & lunch money/CC. Please arrive in time to roll @9:15.
This is a favorite Ag Reserve ride. We're starting on the early side to hopefully avoid heat and later thunderstorms. There are plenty of opportunities for shortcut if needed, particularly on the way back. Please register and print your own cue sheet if needed.
Laytons Village Shopping Center
This is a PPTC's usual ride from Laytons Village Shopping Center. Car traffic is usually light on the route. The scenery is nice along the way. It is moderately hilly.
RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30659106
Cue Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jmhLENawLhUFvDeIyOsBihYFxkB8O8gr/view?usp=sharing
* In case of rainy forecast, the cancellation will be posted at late night on Friday.
Here's a crowd favorite. We start at Utica District Park & go by both the peacocks and the emus. Our rest stop is at the Sheetz in Taneytown (twice). There is a 22ish loop north of Taneytown OR a shorter 13ish loop north of Taneytown, before returning to the same Sheetz for a second rest stop. Then we head back to Utica. So, you can do 45, 55 or 64 by picking your loops. Print your own cuesheet. Sign up online if you plan to attend.
64 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10340317
55 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28689751
I returned to the office this week and am now looking to conquer some hills. Please join me on this club favorite with fun climbs and thrilling descents. A few of us are training for Mt Mama, so we'll hit Naked Mountain and Mt. Weather this weekend and Skyline Drive soon.
A not too hilly ride from LAV (but still some, it's Laytonsville) that takes us almost to Mt Airy before turning back east. Print your own cue sheet. Sign up online if you plan to attend. Rest stop in Lisbon.
This 35 mile moderately hilly ride will start at Riley's Lock and proceed to Dickerson Store for a rest stop. Mostly lightly travelled roads.
Registration and vaccination required.
Park at the lot that is second closest to the C&O canal trail.
Please print your own cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39257046
No drop ride for those able to keep up a 12.5 MPH pace.
Glen Echo Park parking lot
Ride starts in the same location as the Thursday morning Glen Echo rides. We will be going east on MacArthur Blvd to climb up Walholding Rd, cross Sangamore Rd to get to the Capital Crescent Trail entrance on Brookeway Dr. From there, we will do a loop in Kenwood, the CCT to Woodmont Ave crossing Wisconsin Ave, thru Chevy Chase to Beach Drive north to the rest stop in Kensington. Back on Beach Dr to eventually cross the Pike to Grosvenor Ln. We will end up riding thru Bethesda with some nice hills eventually return on MacArthur or possible lunch for those interested in the shopping center at MacArthur Plaza @ MacArthur & Seven Locks. If you need a cuesheet please let me know by email
Glen Echo Park lower parking lot off of Oxford St
For Covid vaccinated riders, a weekly ride primarily through the rolling neighborhoods of Bethesda and Potomac. Usually, non-holidays, 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 ends of any significant climbs. When there is interest, a longer option is often available (with a rest stop.)
Coffee shop and socializing near end of the ride.
For July 4 a RidewithGPS files of a 35ish and 60ish mile route are posted below. This year we will have a 36 and 62 mile option. (If it is unduly hot, the long ride may be cut to 50ish.)
36 mile:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14782156?privacy_code=ZcOCmYUhDi3AnALi
62 mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32754106?privacy_code=rILwPt7nSNiYLggN
Ride Leaders: Warren Farb (wfarb@mac.com) and Cathy Wilson (cswilson@aol.com)
Using roads and trails in Alexandria/Arlington
The Pedalers classic ride is back for 2022! 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.
No Drop Ride with regroup at W. Offutt Rd after Mt. Nebo Rollers and a second regroup before the right hand turn onto Whites Ferry Rd after Elmer School False Flats so we can all finish together. I think this ride would be suitable for B riders as well due to the regroups.
Frank Velez 315-222-4433 (Text)
Bathrooms open at Elgin Park.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38718862
Here is the 2022 schedule Ag Ride Start Time:
05/11- 08/31 6:30 PM
09/07 - 09/14 6:15 PM
09/21 - 09/28 6:00 PM
10/05- 10/12 5:45 PM
10/19 - 11/02 5:30 PM
11/02 7:00 PM Pizza at Cuginis after the ride.
Weekly ride from points approaching the Blue Ridge Mountains. If Thursday weather is bleak we may move this ride to Friday.
Different ride each week, mostly from Northern Fauquier Community Park (NFCP) but also Warrenton, Skyline Drive, Amissville and Haymarket.
This weeks ride is "TBD"
B Ride Leader: Terre Simpson
BB Ride Leader: David Thatcher
Glen Echo Park - lower parking lot, turn off MacArthur Blvd onto Oxford Street
The ride of 25 to 30 miles starts from the lower parking lot at Glen Echo Amusement Park on MacArthur Boulevard. Most weeks, it takes one of three routes that wander to a rest stop (with comfort facilities) usually in Potomac and one of four routes back. These routes, each with a number of variations, loop on shady residential streets and have more than 1,000 feet of climbing. Occasionally, the route instead will find its way over to Beach Drive. It is a social no-drop ride with regrouping as needed. Optional lunch 1.5 miles from the end at MacArthur Plaza.
NOTE: This is a recurring ride. ALL RIDERS MUST REGISTER EACH WEEK. For new riders, emergency-contact information is collected at ride start. Since the ride changes each week, all riders on the Glen Echo ride distribution list get a weekly email with the cue sheet and the Ride with GPS link. (GLE 3A1)
Tenleytown ElectriBikes - south parking lot
This Thursday evening ride from Tenleytown ElectriBikes south parking lot on Wisconsin Ave NW will do a loop north through residential streets of Chevy Chase turning east to Takoma Park’s Sligo Creek Trail, then and back through Rock Creek Park to the start.
The 19 mile route - TEN Castle Gate and Sligo Creek Modified - has about 1000 feet of climb: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30129043
In event of rain and wet roads on the day of ride, it will be noted as cancelled in this calendar by 5pm.
But if better luck shines, riders who so desire can join after the ride for pizza and suds at the outdoor tables
Glen Echo Park lower parking lot off of Oxford St
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 ends of any significant climbs. When there is interest, a longer option is often available (with a rest stop.)
Coffee shop and socializing near end of the ride.
On holiday's 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)
Using roads and trails in Alexandria/Arlington
The Pedalers classic ride is back for 2022! 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.
No Drop Ride with regroup at W. Offutt Rd after Mt. Nebo Rollers and a second regroup before the right hand turn onto Whites Ferry Rd after Elmer School False Flats so we can all finish together. I think this ride would be suitable for B riders as well due to the regroups.
Frank Velez 315-222-4433 (Text)
Bathrooms open at Elgin Park.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38718862
Here is the 2022 schedule Ag Ride Start Time:
05/11- 08/31 6:30 PM
09/07 - 09/14 6:15 PM
09/21 - 09/28 6:00 PM
10/05- 10/12 5:45 PM
10/19 - 11/02 5:30 PM
11/02 7:00 PM Pizza at Cuginis after the ride.
Weekly ride from points approaching the Blue Ridge Mountains. If Thursday weather is bleak we may move this ride to Friday.
Different ride each week, mostly from Northern Fauquier Community Park (NFCP) but also Warrenton, Skyline Drive, Amissville and Haymarket.
This weeks ride is "TBD"
B Ride Leader: Terre Simpson
BB Ride Leader: David Thatcher
Glen Echo Park - lower parking lot, turn off MacArthur Blvd onto Oxford Street
The ride of 25 to 30 miles starts from the lower parking lot at Glen Echo Amusement Park on MacArthur Boulevard. Most weeks, it takes one of three routes that wander to a rest stop (with comfort facilities) usually in Potomac and one of four routes back. These routes, each with a number of variations, loop on shady residential streets and have more than 1,000 feet of climbing. Occasionally, the route instead will find its way over to Beach Drive. It is a social no-drop ride with regrouping as needed. Optional lunch 1.5 miles from the end at MacArthur Plaza.
NOTE: This is a recurring ride. ALL RIDERS MUST REGISTER EACH WEEK. For new riders, emergency-contact information is collected at ride start. Since the ride changes each week, all riders on the Glen Echo ride distribution list get a weekly email with the cue sheet and the Ride with GPS link.
Glen Echo Park lower parking lot off of Oxford St
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 ends of any significant climbs. When there is interest, a longer option is often available (with a rest stop.)
Coffee shop and socializing near end of the ride.
On holiday's 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)
Using roads and trails in Alexandria/Arlington
The Pedalers classic ride is back for 2022! 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.
No Drop Ride with regroup at W. Offutt Rd after Mt. Nebo Rollers and a second regroup before the right hand turn onto Whites Ferry Rd after Elmer School False Flats so we can all finish together. I think this ride would be suitable for B riders as well due to the regroups.
Frank Velez 315-222-4433 (Text)
Bathrooms open at Elgin Park.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38718862
Here is the 2022 schedule Ag Ride Start Time:
05/11- 08/31 6:30 PM
09/07 - 09/14 6:15 PM
09/21 - 09/28 6:00 PM
10/05- 10/12 5:45 PM
10/19 - 11/02 5:30 PM
11/02 7:00 PM Pizza at Cuginis after the ride.
Glen Echo Park - lower parking lot, turn off MacArthur Blvd onto Oxford Street
The ride of 25 to 30 miles starts from the lower parking lot at Glen Echo Amusement Park on MacArthur Boulevard. Most weeks, it takes one of three routes that wander to a rest stop (with comfort facilities) usually in Potomac and one of four routes back. These routes, each with a number of variations, loop on shady residential streets and have more than 1,000 feet of climbing. Occasionally, the route instead will find its way over to Beach Drive. It is a social no-drop ride with regrouping as needed. Optional lunch 1.5 miles from the end at MacArthur Plaza.
NOTE: This is a recurring ride. ALL RIDERS MUST REGISTER EACH WEEK. For new riders, emergency-contact information is collected at ride start. Since the ride changes each week, all riders on the Glen Echo ride distribution list get a weekly email with the cue sheet and the Ride with GPS link.
Weekly ride from points approaching the Blue Ridge Mountains. If Thursday weather is bleak we may move this ride to Friday.
Different ride each week, mostly from Northern Fauquier Community Park (NFCP) but also Warrenton, Skyline Drive, Amissville and Haymarket.
This weeks ride is "TBD"
B Ride Leader: Terre Simpson
BB Ride Leader: David Thatcher
Glen Echo Park lower parking lot off of Oxford St
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 ends of any significant climbs. When there is interest, a longer option is often available (with a rest stop.)
Coffee shop and socializing near end of the ride.
On holiday's 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)
Using roads and trails in Alexandria/Arlington
The Pedalers classic ride is back for 2022! 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.
No Drop Ride with regroup at W. Offutt Rd after Mt. Nebo Rollers and a second regroup before the right hand turn onto Whites Ferry Rd after Elmer School False Flats so we can all finish together. I think this ride would be suitable for B riders as well due to the regroups.
Frank Velez 315-222-4433 (Text)
Bathrooms open at Elgin Park.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38718862
Here is the 2022 schedule Ag Ride Start Time:
05/11- 08/31 6:30 PM
09/07 - 09/14 6:15 PM
09/21 - 09/28 6:00 PM
10/05- 10/12 5:45 PM
10/19 - 11/02 5:30 PM
11/02 7:00 PM Pizza at Cuginis after the ride.
Weekly ride from points approaching the Blue Ridge Mountains. If Thursday weather is bleak we may move this ride to Friday.
Different ride each week, mostly from Northern Fauquier Community Park (NFCP) but also Warrenton, Skyline Drive, Amissville and Haymarket.
This weeks ride is "TBD"
B Ride Leader: Terre Simpson
BB Ride Leader: David Thatcher
Glen Echo Park - lower parking lot, turn off MacArthur Blvd onto Oxford Street
The ride of 25 to 30 miles starts from the lower parking lot at Glen Echo Amusement Park on MacArthur Boulevard. Most weeks, it takes one of three routes that wander to a rest stop (with comfort facilities) usually in Potomac and one of four routes back. These routes, each with a number of variations, loop on shady residential streets and have more than 1,000 feet of climbing. Occasionally, the route instead will find its way over to Beach Drive. It is a social no-drop ride with regrouping as needed. Optional lunch 1.5 miles from the end at MacArthur Plaza.
NOTE: This is a recurring ride. ALL RIDERS MUST REGISTER EACH WEEK. For new riders, emergency-contact information is collected at ride start. Since the ride changes each week, all riders on the Glen Echo ride distribution list get a weekly email with the cue sheet and the Ride with GPS link.
Shenandoah weekend is once again on the calendar. The dates are Friday, July 29 through Sunday,
July 31.
Shenandoah weekend is once again on the calendar. The dates are Friday, July 29 through Sunday,
July 31.
Shenandoah weekend is once again on the calendar. The dates are Friday, July 29 through Sunday,
July 31.