Events - Week View

Lots of rolling hills from Norther Fauquier Community Park (NFCP) to Orlean and back by Freestate. Out Zula, Frogtown, Delaplane, 55 to Leeds Manor. Rest stop at mile 36 Orlean store. Back by John Barton Payne, Conde, Wilson and Free State to Marshall and NFCP. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45162964

Join us for a little bit different route from the usual. Rest stop will likely be the Cafe just after turning into Deale but there are a couple of other options too. We should (supposedly) enjoy a tailwind on the return! Registration required. There are bathrooms and a porta-potty in the parking area.

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

NO DESIGNATED LEADER FOR THIS RIDE Bring a friend, or 2, or 3. No cancelation will be posted due to weather conditions. CHECK WEATHER FORECAST AND MAKE YOUR RIDE DECISION. Gently rolling, mostly gravel roads. Recommend gravel or cyclocross tires for comfort and safety. No stores on route so bring food & drink you may need. Recommend a brief roadside break as needed, e.g., at mile 20.8. Ride starts in the parking lot across the Hwy from the Trinity Episcopal Church, 9108 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.

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.

Starting at Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility. Beautiful farm country with loop around Kelly‘s Ford on Rappahannock and back to Warrenton by Springs Road. Rest stop mile 32 at Southern States Elkwood Take it easy on the way out, lots of hills on the way back. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33969123

** Note start time 09:45 ** Start at the parking lot for Glen Echo, off MacArthur Blvd. More-hilly-than-average route (64ft/mile climbing) runs through Potomac, River Rd, and Travilah, with a rest stop at North Potomac Community Center. We won‘t drop anyone who can maintain 13.5 mph. Contact: Dave Kitzmiller (ktzdh79@gmail.com) (202) 330-3798

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 9F2)

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!

This social ride is one of the Thursday evening Tenleytown DC meet-ups and is a 14 mile loop through Tenleytown and Bethesda. The route for this evening is relatively flat with a couple of pesky hills out and back coming to almost 1,000 feet total of climbing, mostly on quiet residential streets and bicycle paths. 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/29532204 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.

This moderately hilly ride starts at Riley‘s Lock and proceeds through mostly lightly travelled roads to Dickerson store. Please park at the first lot on the left you come to on Riley‘s Lock Road. Please download your own cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39257046 Helmet and Registration Required

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.

The Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) and Washington Area Bicyclists In Tandem Society (WABITS) are co-hosting a ride on April 20th. We‘ll meet at the Bethesda metro at 10. Participants can do a 20 mile route which starts at the Bethesda metro, goes down the Capital Crescent Trail, and then goes up the Rock Creek Trail: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45763933 ; OR a 29 mile route which continues farther along Rock Creek Trail and Beach Dr before returning to Bethesda: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45763966 We‘re planning on getting lunch at Fish Taco in Bethesda after the ride. Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/uZbohZjvfzL5keH48 You can ride a tandem with your own partner or a single bike, or we can pair you with an MWABA stoker. Email mwaba.inc@gmail.com or you can call or text me if you have any questions. Ride leader: Shira Gordon 847-217-9505

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 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