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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.

SEE CUE SHEET LINK AT END OF DESCRIPTION. 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

D* 10 miles* VA. This easy ride will start in front of the snack shop at the Washington Sailing marina. The group will ride about 5 miles on the Mount Vernon Trail toward Washington DC and then turn around. Children must be accompanied by adults. Bathrooms and parking are easily available. Helmets required. Treat yourself to snacks and beer after the ride if you wish. Questions phone patrice coss, 703-521-6159.

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.

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.

It‘s winter, but this awesome ride continues! It’s still a ride from DC out to the quieter streets surrounding downtown. This month, we are going back across the river to Anacostia for some hill climbing and views before a spin through the aboretum. No car needed to get to this ride; we‘ll gather after for some socializing, since after all, cycling is only as enjoyable as the coffee and tailgating. The ride finishes at Aslin Beer‘s DC taproom on 14th Streeet -- a chill restaurant with outdoor picnic tables, good beer, and a wide variety of food delivery options from nearby restaurants. While we look forward to the joys of a good workout and a tight peloton with occasional pacelines, we are recreational riders and not racers. We prioritize safe riding and periodic re-grouping. We encourage all to arrive early before the prompt 10:00 AM ride start to enjoy coffee and a pastry and then join us for a post-ride nosh afterwards. This is a no-drop ride, but please download the route. Start: Open City Coffee House, 2331 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC End: Aslin Beer‘s DC Taproom, 1740 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Route: https://ridewithgps.com/events/341030-return-of-the-tailgate-ride

Starting at Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility . Beautiful farm country with loop to Remington and back to Warrenton by Springs Road. Rest stop mile 24.5 at Southern States Elkwood WAR 49 Elkwood Springs Return https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44773394

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)

CANCELED Mostly easy rolling gravel roads. Recommend gravel or cyclocross tires for comfort and safety. No stores on route. Short rest stop at Unison, mile 19.3. Ride starts in the parking lot across the hwy from the Trinity Episcopal Church, 9107 John S. Mosby Hwy, Upperville, VA 20184. (Road signs say Little River Tpke, but google maps still uses Mosby Hwy.) Restrooms available in the church annex. This will be a casual ride but expect to average at least 12.0 mph. Check here Tuesday morning for possible cancelation due to rain forecast. Mike McCarley, 703.218.0707, mccarleym218@gmail.com. Contact me with questions before the ride.

A Tuesday version of the Usual Monday Ride from Glen Echo. Primary ride leader: Jay Range. The route is based on a Warren-led ride from October - thanks Warren!

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.

NFCP to Orlean variation out Whitestone, Frogtown, Maidstone, 55, Leeds Manor to Orlean. Rest stop at Orlean Store (mile 29) Back by Cliff Mills, Piney Mountain, Wilson and Carters Run to Marshall. MAR 50 CCW Orlean Carters Run https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41853537

CANCELLED DUE TO LOWER THAN EXPECTED TEMPERATURES. This ride starts at Riley‘s lock and proceeds over mostly back roads to Martinsburg and Wasche Road, returning through Poolesville. There is an optional stop at K2 cafe on the way back to Riley‘s lock Please park at the first lot on the left on Riley‘s Lock Road. Please download your own cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47094171 Registration and helmet required.

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.

Ride away from the Workhouse Arts Center to explore the suburban neighborhood streets of Lorton up to West Springfield and back. Brief rest stop at Burke Lake Park, mile 10 and another at Starbucks, mile 17. Near the end of the ride there is a 50 yard, unpaved, hard-packed path to ride on. Lunch afterwards at the Bunnyman Brewing Cafe, steps away from the ride start. Stay and visit the Lucy Burns Museum (history of the women’s suffragette movement) and artist galleries. SEE CUE SHEET LINK AT END OF DESCRIPTION, OR RIDE WITH GPS AT TOP OF PAGE UNDER "WHERE". Park near Building W-11 or W-10 located on the northwest side of the complex. That’s the area at the intersection of Rt 123/Ox Rd and Workhouse Rd. BATHROOM FACILITIES AT THE WORKHOUSE NOT OPEN AT RIDE START. See map: https://www.workhousearts.org/campus-map 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079 Non-members welcome. Contact ride leader prior to ride. Jeff Mankie [jsmankie@aol.com] [(571) 332-2130] GPS file for 26 mile route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47007930 CUE SHEET LINK - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jd7cb7C9jhPxSujlUPl7swVNTNFtb347/view?usp=sharing

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.

Stay tuned for details! Ride leaders: Ed and Laurie Barr

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)