This is a group for anyone interested in cycling the streets and trails in Takoma Park MD and the surrounding areas. I plan to do several rides per week with difficulty level ranging from beginner to intermediate, all skills levels are welcome. One of my goals for starting this meetup is to offer something that would be particularly beneficial to newer riders who may be intimidated by riding with others. The easy rides will occur once or twice a week and during these we will ride terrain that is …

OutRiders is a new Washington, DC area recreational bicycling group for the LBGTQ community and their allies based in Arlington, Virginia.  Rides include casual after-work evening bike rides and somewhat longer weekend rides. We are a non-membership organization, and there are no fees or forms, just cycling and fun; and an opportunity to make friends with those who share an interest in bicycling. Participation is Easy: Simply click on the "Join Us" link.  When you receive your welcome email, loo …

Potomac Pedalers is a non-profit educational, recreational and social organization for bicycling enthusiasts. We are the largest cycling club in the Washington, D.C. region, and we're also one of the largest bike clubs in the nation. Potomac Pedalers offers over 1,000 group rides each year, covering the variable terrain of our nation's capital and the surrounding countryside of Maryland and Virginia.  Our MeetUp page is only a sampling of the rides we offer each week.  To view our complete sched …

This is the place for cyclists to arrange impromptu rides.

Haven't been on a bicycle in a while, new to cycling or you're an experienced rider and would love to partake in a leisurely ride from time to time? If the answer is yes, then look no further, this is the group for you! We will ride and explore the many bike trails in the DMV area and while doing so we will have fun, make new friends, and most importantly we'll get our exercise in as well. Oh, let's not forget about socializing which can be done after some of our rides over coffee/tea or a light …

This is a group intended for bicycle enthusiasts in their 20s and early 30s. We will mostly have weekend rides of varying difficulty, length, and pace. All experience levels are encouraged to join. The majority of activities will be based around road biking, but members will have the opportunity to create their own meetups...so we will hopefully also have other cycling activities (touring, MTB etc). By joining the group 20s and 30s Cyclists, you understand that the organizers are not responsibl …

Welcome to Bike Me DC! If you live in the Washington D.C. metro area, love cycling, enjoy meeting people, making new friends, and want to have lots of fun, this group is for you! Our members include cyclists of all skill levels and interests, from the beginner just starting out to those in training for races or 100+ mile century rides. Some members are mostly interested in road cycling, others prefer trails, while others enjoy mountain biking most. Whatever your cycling interest, Bike Me DC! off …

Bike & Brunch, Inc. is a group of mostly Jewish, mostly single, bicycle riders who enjoy fun Sunday rides in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. Bike & Brunch rides from early April through late November for weekly local rides, a spring and fall out-of-town weekend trip, and other special events. Planned rides include favorite local destinations in Maryland and Virginia including Poolesville, Frederick, Olney, Sugarloaf, Thurmont, Leesburg, Manassas, Middleburg, and many more. Rides begin within a …

This group was started because, in 2009, two people got interested in cycling as a recreational activity and decided to make recumbent bicycles their ride of choice. At first, we found the closest Rail Trail, but then realized the fact that there are great biking opportunities all over the place! We soon became aware that they were a little "different". One DF cyclist chided us with the remark "that looks like a birthing chair." We realized we had the last laugh - at a "rest stop"  we walked p …

Join us for epic rides of varying distances in and around the Washington DC metropolitan area.

Ride 2013 with a BANG! - with 100-500 other crazy people. How much fun is that? We'll explore the trails in: http://www.bikewashington.org/ We will also take trips on the road; don't worry, we won't compete with traffic, but there are great road rides in the city that are safe from cars. Depending on the expertise and resilience of our riders we'll do either short (10 miles) or longer (20+ miles); if the group on any given day is large enough I will have two routes to accommodate the long and s …

Explore Columbia inspires and motivates people of all ages to explore the Columbia paths and Howard County trails by bike and on foot. We are two social recreational clubs: a biking club for families and a walking club for adults. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors and would like to explore the extensive network of paths within our community is welcome to join us. We are a diverse group for all paces and ability levels.    All walks and bike rides are guided. Our emphasis is on fun, camaraderie and …

This group was founded in Fredrick County and has grown to include cyclists throughout Maryland as well as Pennsylvania and Virginia. We enjoy casual cycling at a variety of speeds and levels and like to socialize during the ride. We often get together after a ride for food and drinks. Our rides vary from 15-20 miles introductory rides to organized Century Rides. We generally ride in Maryland, but have been known to organize rides in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia. We try t …

This is going to be a group where we can post regular (and irregular) rides done out of the shops at Spokes Etc.

DMVCyclist (District, Maryland and Virginia) A social hub for buttocks powered cycling friends DMVCyclist was birthed out of a desire to move away from the many email messages, attachments and reply all content that crowds a ride seekers personal and business email space. The DMVCyclist admin team believes there is a better way to communicate, giving people more options to cycling events, notifications, and posting of content. Today's technology allows for more advance socializing options as co …

This will be an easy way to invite others to join in when we want to go on a bike ride in or from Baltimore City. The rides should be recreational, not competitive. I lead or am part of several weekly rides, and I think others may want to ride but do not want to go riding alone. Each ride may have its own character, but anyone who cycles is welcome. Helmets are highly recommended.

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We're a community of mountain bikers from all over the DC area including Maryland and Virginia. Skills of our members range from those familiar with basic braking and shifting to expert racers. For those new to mountain biking (or just interested in trying it out) we hope to have beginner rides and clinics to help you really start to enjoy all the great biking the mid-atlantic has to offer. For intermediate and advanced riders,  we hope to provide lot's of opportunities to ride and explore all …

We are an active group that plans a variety of events in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. This is an active, social, and intellectually curious, mixed group of different ages, professions, race, status, locals, transplants, and internationals. The focus is to meet new people while doing interesting activities. New ideas are always welcome. We do events such as, hiking, board game night, sailing, live music events, museum tours, art gallery events, etc. All are welcome to join. Come one, come all! Add …

Inspired by Tony of ZenHiking. We are starting a new Washington DC meetup that combines several spiritual disciplines such as Meditation, Yoga, TUMMO Reiki, Chi Gong(Qigong) and Tai Chi with all other fun outdoor activities like Hiking, Cycling, Canoeing, Wine Tasting, Camping, Golf and Tennis. Why? The answer is simple. Meditation is best combined with outdoor activities. What could be more fun and more spiritual than doing meditation before or after a day of exciting activities such as Yoga, T …

Do you enjoy riding but need some motivation to get out and cycle more often?
Do you want to meet new people and explore new places to ride?
Do you want to have fun while getting exercise? Then you have come to the right place! The Sassy Sister Cycling goal is simple: provide the opportunity for women of all riding abilities the a chance to ride with a group of fun-loving cyclists! We are not a racing focused club or a competitive club (although we have members who do race from time to time – so …

People who participate in or are interested in triathlons Meetup for training, races, meetings and FUN! The Baltimore Area Triathlon Club is a multi-sport athletic club based in Baltimore, Maryland. Our club offers guidance and support to people of all ages and abilities who participate in one or more endurance sports. Our focus is on running, cycling, and swimming, but we participate in many other activities as well. The Club believes that a healthy participation in athletics allows a person …

We are a group of single people who like to participate in outdoor activities. We go hiking, biking, kayaking and camping. When the weather cooperates, we go ice skating, sledding and cross country skiing. We aren't into "extreme" sports...we let those for other groups. We plan some indoor activities too (but FRO/IGS wasn't a catchy name). We are generally between the ages of 30 and 60, and lead active lifestyles. We are minimal or non drinkers and all of our activities are alcohol-free. We are …

This is a group of African American Skiers, Hikers, Campers, Kayakers, Cyclist, Runners, Indoor Rock Climbers, and overall adventure seekers, who are welcoming to all who have a desire to participate in our events and help to develop and grow our love for outdoor activities. Most importantly, we seek members who are interested in traveling to local mountains, internationally resorts, and throughout the USA to seek the best available outdoor terrain for our activities.

The Sun shines and will shine for millions of years. Plants grow organically from natural soil with sunlight. Oil and coal deplete and pollute forever. Let's stand of the positive side of forever, not the negative side. We need FREE Energy --- Freedom's Renewable Energy Everyday/where/one. Grow a garden, and fruit and nut trees and vines and berries. Walk. Bicycle. Use public transit. Wake and sleep with the sun if you can. Share warmth in the winter.

Meet other locals who are interested in exploring many aspects of green living. The main topics we will cover are health, fitness, nature, organic gardening, green home, renewable energy, green transportation, and spirituality. Health includes potlucks, dining out, food preparation classes, discussions, etc. that explore the healthiest and tastiest diets available such as organic food, raw food, vegan, vegetarian, macrobiotic, and Japanese food. Our Fitness and Nature meetups will allow us oppor …

Bicycle team extraordinaire, the Meadow Mill Maniacs, ride to raise money for Moveable Feast, a Baltimore nonprofit that meets the nutritional needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and breast cancer. This team of riders is as eclectic as they are dedicated with artists, musicians, teachers, technology gurus, health care and investment professionals blazing a trail collectively across thousands of miles of Maryland roads over the past six years to support the Moveable Feast mission.

Members of Toujours France share a common passion for all things of and about France. They admire the French language, culture, and history and long for exploring the countryside, preferably on a bicycle, enjoying the culture that sets the highest standards of beauty, fashion, food, wine, and art. Members who recognize Hemingways' attraction to Paris (the Movable Feast), and Provence's luminescence that attracted painters from Van Gogh to Paul Cezanne. We plan to host events and talks including …