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Rock Creek Regular - 24mi, 18+ mph on Flats

When:
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM
Where:
Broad Branch Road & Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/XhyJULjxYrmLg9sE9
See start location here
Rock Creek Park
Washington, DC  
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Paul Duffy
Category:
Rides
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
No Fee
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 (see Ride Requirements below). 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, breakaways and tactics up front, but very little vehicular traffic throughout.

NOTE: There is an optional, hillier finish to the ride that usually arrives at the start/finish regroup around the same time as the flatter finish group. If you're with the group and feel like a little climbing to end your ride, just follow. If not, keep to the posted route and you'll be fine.

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.

Ride Requirements
- Helmet
- Foot Retention (clipless pedals)
- Drop Bar Road Bike (highly recommended)
- Ability to hold 18mph minimum riding in a group OR be willing to potentially ride alone