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May
23
8:45 AM
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17 attended (est.) –
4.5012
Looking for something different? How about a ride in the country where you can find a scenic roads, cultural performance center, spectacular 'mcMansions' and hill or two. This is it. Unlike our regular rides that has a single direction and a turnaround point, this one will be a 35 mile loop that starts/ends at the Dunn Loring metro station(orange line). The route includes long stretches on the WOD Trail, open suburban/country roads and the Reston Parkway trail before we return to to the WOD Trail. The ride is considered challenging because of the hilly terrain and the open road that we'll be traveling on however don't let this discourage you from participating. The local scenery is very much worth it. Total Distance: 35 miles
Pace: Med(12 - 15 mph)
Terrain: rolling to hilly, including Clark's Crossing Road and the brutal 12% grade of Beach Mill Road. Starting/Ending Point: Dunn Loring metro station(orange line) Highlights: furry creatures, mansions and more. - HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!
- All rides are 'No Drop', for nobody will be left behind.
- ID, spare tube, bike lock/cable are recommended .
- Snacks and liquids can be purchased.
- The event will be canceled/postponed if it rains.
- Email me if you have any questions
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Dunn Loring- Merrifield Metro Station
Vienna,
VA, 22180
38.882706,-77.227910
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22 Yes
0 Maybe
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May
10
8:45 AM
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11 attended (est.) –
5.005
Ride synopsis at the end of the text. In the interests of pushing further into the unexplored North Maryland hinterlands this is an extension of the Baldwin's Turnaround route that takes us a total of 100k - so you can bag another Metric Century. We start from Shady Grove Metro and take the Salvation Roads, peeling off at Daisy, then up to Woodbine and on to Winfield and Route 26 East down to Eldersburg, turning back South to our most exciting new watering hole at Baldwin's Station in Sykesville. Back home on Salvation roads, boozed-up or juiced as you will. That will be 37 miles before lunch and 25 miles after. This will be a C/CC ride (check the Potomac Pedallers site if you don't know what this means) where we cruise at 18mph or so on the flats and average 14-15mph overall. Maryland roads are a roller coaster ride, so hills are frequent but short (but frequent). A road bike with cleats (or toe clips) is necessary for this ride. If you've done 30 milers or more this year, you'll make it. If you have only pootled around town or on bike trails for 20 milers or less, you will not make it. If this is your first ride with this meetup you are welcome, but you need to convince me of the state of your fitness and equipment before the ride. You can do this by signing up with a (sufficiently) informative comment, or email me if you are unsure. Stephen_N. Ride Synopsis:
Start Time: 8:45am.
Location: Shady Grove Metro, newspaper stands on right side (as you go North).
Distance: 61 miles round-trip.
Terrain: Maryland roller coasters.
Pace: "C/CC" 13-14 mph average, about 18mph on the flats.
Equipment: Road bikes with cleats.
Rider Qualifications: At least a couple of 25 milers in the previous month. Route:
(1) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Redland+Rd&daddr=Redland+Rd+to:Muncaster+Rd+to:MD-108%2FOlney+Laytonsville+Rd+to:Brookeville+Rd+to:MD-582%2FZion+Rd+to:Howard+Chapel+Rd+to:39.249936,-77.06583&hl=en&geocode=FV7hVAIdUI9m-w%3BFWxLVQIdrN1m-w%3BFXfiVQIdD1ln-w%3BFcXgVQIdsGdn-w%3BFf7pVQIdiohn-w%3BFTRzVgIdMMJn-w%3BFSCLVgIdO-hn-w%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=6&mrsp=7&sz=13&rtol=0,1,2,3,4,5,6&sll=39.233184,-77.083168&sspn=0.065552,0.154495&ie=UTF8&z=13&layer=c&pw=2 (2) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=39.252494,-77.060208&daddr=Jennings+Chapel+Rd+to:Jennings+Chapel+Rd+to:St+Michael+Rd%2FSt+Michaels+Rd+to:E+Watersville+Rd+to:E+Watersville+Rd+to:Old+Frederick+Rd+to:Woodbine+Rd+to:MD-32%2FSykesville+Rd%2FWashington+Rd+to:Springfield+Ave+to:Sandosky+Rd%2FSandusky+Rd+to:W+Friendship+Rd%2FMD-851+to:Forsythe+Rd+to:Forsythe+Rd%2FOld+Frederick+Rd+to:MD-97%2FOld+Washington+Rd%2FState+Route+97+to:Baltimore+National+Rd%2FFrederick+Rd%2FMD-144+to:Bushy+Park+Rd+to:39.252501,-77.060208&hl=en&geocode=FQ7yVgIdkCdo-w%3BFd8xVwIdKfhn-w%3BFTq8VwIdLohn-w%3BFbFAWAIdtnFn-w%3BFeZUWAIdm5ln-w%3BFaloWAIdoqNn-w%3BFSBnWAIdsgNo-w%3BFejZWQIdKjZo-w%3BFQo7WQIdPtBp-w%3BFaHFWAIdFpJp-w%3BFfGpWAIdVItp-w%3BFdObWAIdKY1p-w%3BFaBZWAIdbUJp-w%3BFb43WAIdz91o-w%3BFRj8VwIddsZo-w%3BFfEJWAIdFaZo-w%3BFWnjVwIdDyRo-w%3B&mra=mi&mrcr=15&mrsp=17&sz=15&via=9&rtol=0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16&sll=39.25811,-77.057076&sspn=0.016382,0.038624&ie=UTF8&z=15&layer=c&pw=2
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Shady Grove Metro Station
Gaithersburg,
MD, 20877
39.143875,-77.188774
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12 Yes
0 Maybe
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May
9
10:00 AM
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13 attended (est.) –
4.505
Enjoy a ride to the Mount Vernon estate via the Mount Vernon Trail. The ride will start from mile 17 of the Mount Vernon Trail, aka Roosevelt Island Parking Lot and quickly proceed to several great landmarks such as Roosevelt Island, Graverly Point, downtown Alexandria and Wilson Bridge. Total Distance : 36 miles, 18 miles in each direction
Pace: Med(15- 18 mph) Start/End : Roosevelt Island Parking Lot near Rosslyn Metro Station(Blue & Orange line)
Terrain Surface : paved, mostly flat with exception of a 'super climb ' towards Mt Vernon Highlights : Graverly Point, Wilson Bridge, the Potomac River and Mt Vernon estate. - HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION.
- All rides are 'No Drop', for nobody will be left behind.
- ID, spare tube, bike lock/cable is highly recommended.
- Snacks and liquids can be purchased.
- The event will be cancelled/postponed if it rains.
- Email me if you have any questions
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No location was chosen for this Meetup
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19 Yes
6 Maybe
1 Waiting List
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May
7
7:00 PM
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5 attended (est.) –
4.502
Use the opportunity to meet other riders, discuss all things cycling and plan for upcoming rides. Tonight's topics will include the following: - 2009 VeloDCity Custom Jersey Order. The fit kit is here! So if you're one of those folks who wanted to verify your jersey size for the next order, this is your chance.
- Meet your group leaders, fellow members and talk all things bike. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please email me.
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Teaism Restaurant
Washington,
DC, 20004
38.894993,-77.023438
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5 Yes
1 Maybe
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May
6
7:00 PM
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3 attended (est.) –
4.001
Use the opportunity to meet other riders, discuss all things cycling and plan for upcoming rides. Tonight's topics will include the following: - 2009 VeloDCity Custom Jersey Order. The fit kit is here! So if you're one of those folks who wanted to verify your jersey size for the next order, this is your chance.
- Meet your group leaders, fellow members and talk all things bike. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please email me.
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Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup
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3 Yes
0 Maybe
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May
1
7:00 PM
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1 attended (est.) –
No rating yet
Use the opportunity to meet other riders, discuss all things cycling and plan for upcoming rides. Tonight's topics will include the following: - 2009 VeloDCity Custom Jersey Order. The fit kit is here! So if you're one of those folks who wanted to verify your jersey size for the next order, this is your chance.
- Meet your group leaders, fellow members and talk or all things bike. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please email me.
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La Madeleine
Bethesda,
MD, 20814
38.985764,-77.095890
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1 Yes
0 Maybe
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Apr
26
10:00 AM
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18 attended (est.) –
4.508
Enjoy an exciting roundtrip ride in one of Washington's secluded treasures. Starting / finishing at the Eastern Market Metro Station(Blue/Orange Line) with a possible lunch session in the neighborhood. An optional start is available at Union Station station(Red line) for those people who don't feel comfortable street riding. Take the 'X6 Arboretum' bus in front of Union Station. Bus departs every 20 minutes and bikes(2 maximum) can be loaded in front of the bus. Bus will arrive at the main parking lot/Administation building. Wait for the group to arrive or enjoy the sights on your own. Distance - 18 miles or 9 miles in each direction Approximate Pedal Time - Highlights - The Capitol Columns, Bonsai Garden and lots green stuff around. - All rides are 'No Drop', for nobody will be left behind. - HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION. - ID, spare tube, bike lock/cable is highly recommended. - Snacks and liquids can be purchased. - The event will be cancelled/postponed if it rains. - Email me if you have any questions
For more information, see http://www.usna.usda.gov/
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US National Arboretum
Washington,
DC, 20002
38.917330,-76.956730
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25 Yes
15 Maybe
4 Waiting List
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Apr
25
9:30 AM
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12 attended (est.) –
4.004
Hey Everyone, For those who are not going to do the Tour de Carrol this Saturday, I'm planning a ride on the WO&D trail. I'm planning to go from Dunn Loring to Herndon and back. It is about 12 miles each way. (Kudos for pointing this out!) There is an ice cream store and small general store in Herndon. If the group wants more miles, we'll head on to Ashburn making it 20ish miles each way and eat at the store in Ashburn. Either way, it will be a perfect time to get a snack and rest in the shade. I'll send out my phone number on Friday.... As always, please remember... - Distance if we go to Herndon (12 miles one way, 24 miles total distance)
- Distance if we go to Ashburn (20 miles one way, 40 miles round trip)
- Pace: medium 13-14 mph
- NO ONE gets left behind
- HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION ,
- ID, spare tube, bike lock/cable are highly recommended .
- Snacks and liquids will be available for purchase.
- Email me if you have any questions See you Saturday! Michelle
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Dunn Loring Metro Station
Dunn Loring,
VA, 22027
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10 Yes
9 Maybe
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Apr
25
7:45 AM
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18 attended (est.) –
5.006
Ladies and Gentlemen, Presenting the first supported ride event of the 2009 ride season: the Tour de Carroll. This will help everybody to get into riding condition with the choice of three distances: a family/beginner friendly 8 miles, a middle of the road 36 miles and a very 'technical'(climbing, descending, curves, etc) metric century(100 km/63 miles). The funds generated by the event will go to Carroll County's West End Adult Day Care Center.
Route Options: 8 miles, 36 miles or 63 miles Start/Finish: Dutterrer's Park in Westminster, MD - HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION ,
- ID, spare tube, bike lock/cable are highly recommended .
- Snacks and liquids will be available for purchase.
- Email me if you have any questions General information can be found at:
http://www.tourdecarroll.com/
Cost:
$30.00
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Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup
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17 Yes
5 Maybe
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Apr
19
10:00 AM
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20 attended (est.) –
4.5012
Space the final. . . Sorry thinking of the wrong trek. Join us for a ride on this 44 mile loop through scenic Montgomery County. The ride begins and finish from the Shady Grove metro station(red line) and includes great scenes of farmlands, developing suburbia and untouched nature in a single ride. Total Distance: 44 miles
Terrain: Hilly
Pace: Med(15 - 17 mph) Highlights: Triadelphia Reservoir, Brighton Dam, pristine farmlands and a few furry creatures. - All rides are 'No Drop', for nobody will be left behind.
- Helmets , ID, spare tube, bike lock/cable will be required .
- Snacks and liquids can be purchased.
- The event will be canceled/postponed if it rains.
- Email me if you have any questions
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Shady Grove Metro Station
Gaithersburg,
MD, 20877
39.143875,-77.188774
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19 Yes
11 Maybe
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