Past list view

This is a 40 miler round trip from Shady Grove Metro to Austin's Cafe, at the gym in the dead center of Poolesville.

After two sticky traffic lights and a few miles of suburbs, we are out in the open, pedalling by the horse farms and Buddhist sanctuaries of upper River Road. Arriving in Poolesville at the 20 mile point, we stop at Austin's, where they do a mean latte. The return is by a variation on the outward route, that avoids Route 28. We should be back at Shady Grove by mid-afternoon.

Here is the route:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Metro+Shady+Grove+Station&daddr=gaither+rd+and+redland+to:gude+and+gaither+to:fallsgrove+blvd+to:piney+meetinghouse+and+shady+grove+to:travilah+and+river+to:river+and+hughes+to:fisher+and+budd+to:partnership+and+river+to:turkey+foot+and+darnestown+to:turkey+foot+and+travilah+to:fallsgrove+blvd+to:gude+and+gaither+to:redland+and+gaither+to:Redland+Blvd+%26+MD-355,+Montgomery,+Maryland,+United+States&mra=pe&mrcr=13&sll=39.097295,-77.286415&sspn=0.178518,0.318604&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=0&pw=2

Email Stephen_N, for further details and if you are in two minds as to whether you can do this ride.

- 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.

Due to severe wind forecasts, a slight illness and several requests: the ride formerly known as the Purcellville Run is now scheduled as the 'New Ashburn Run'. The ride will still start/finish from the Dunn Loring Metro station(orange line) but will now turn around at Ashburn, VA and return. As mentioned in the previous ride description, a brief lunch break will be held in one of Ashburn's famous eating places.

Distance: 40 total miles, 20 miles in single direction

Looking to add some miles? I'll be starting from Rosslyn, VA(Key Bridge/Custis Trail at 8:30am.

- HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION

- All rides are 'No Drop', for nobody will be left behind.

- ID, spare tube, bike lock/cable are highly recommended .

- Snacks and liquids can be purchased at the 7 Eleven.

- The event will be cancelled/postponed if it rains.

- Email me if you have any questions

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/

Let's meet at 10:15 at the Key Bridge on the Rosslyn side where it intersects the Custis Trail for an easy/intermediate ride to Vienna, to snack at Whole Food and/or slurp at Starbs. You can take a little peek at the Antique shops at the intersection of the W&OD and Maple Avenue, should that take your fancy.

The round trip from Key Bridge to Vienna and back is 22 miles. I will be setting out from Bethesda at 9:30 and trickling down the Capital Crescent Trail to meet you all at Key Bridge. Hardy earlier risers are welcome to join me there.

We have been doing well at keeping the group together, under the No Drop principle. We continue in that vein for this ride too.

Bring a bottle of liquid cheer for the ride, and enough snackables to tide you over to the Vienna Terminus.

Stephen_N.

Do you know how to repair a flat? How about the basic tools you'll need? Learn how in this 1 hour class to teach you the basic skills that all cyclist should know.

Everybody is invited to participate in this 'hands on' class where you will learn how to remove your wheel, repair/replace a tire. In addition, learn about safety cycling gear such as mirrors, reflective vests and lights.

For this class you will need to bring the following for the hands on instruction:

- tire levers(2)
- spare tube
- bike wheel(1), you don't have to bring the whole bike for this one.

Not unnecessary for this class, but is recommended that you also bring a:
- portable air pump
- emergency tool kit

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me.