AUGUST TUESDAYS
CC * 14 * MD * 6:30 PM * Capital Crescent Trail
Relaxed Midweek Ride!
Are you looking for a relaxed, social ride mid week? If so come join us. This is the 5th year of weekly Tuesday night rides down and back on the Capital Crescent Trail. Dinner after at a restaurant in Bethesda. The ride leaves promptly at 6:30 P.M. from the parking lot adjacent to the trail at Woodmont and Bethesda Aves. We meet at the back corner of the lot close to the trail. Bring quarters!! The meter maids are out until 10. No go if it's raining, pavement is wet or storms are seriously threatening. Helmets required. For more information contact Patrice Coss 703-521-6159 or Bob Ogren [rwogren@comcast.net] 301/657-9782.
August 5 Friday
CC * 33 * MD * 9 AM * Riley's Lock (Ril)
Friday Ride! What better way to spend a Friday morning in August than cycling from Riley's Lock. The terrain is rolling, the scenery very pretty and the roads have little traffic. Ride leaves promptly at 9 AM. We often have lunch after the ride in Potomac. No go if it is raining or looks like rain.
Linda Schwartz [adnilschwartz@aol.com] or 202/468-6681.
August 6 Saturday
CC(H) * 75 * MD * 9:30 AM * Damascus HS (DAM)
Corn Quest! We will ride to the
annual "Old Fashioned Corn Roast" at the Union Mills Homestead just north of
Westminster, where will have lunch: "A serving of fried chicken, applesauce,
roll and butter, sliced tomatoes, iced tea or lemonade AND all the Roasted corn
you can eat", very reasonably priced at about $10. Scenery is typical of
Carroll County -- lovely, not flat, but no monster mountains either. Bring $$
and lock. For more information about the homestead, see
http://www.unionmills.org.
Leslie Tierstein, [ltierstein@earthlink.net]
August 7 Sunday
CC(H) * 42 * MD * 9 AM * Laytonsville Village SC (LAV) *
40°/40%
Three County Ride: Cycle on one of the most scenic loops as we wind our way from Montgomery, through Howard, & into Carroll counties & back. Almost as hilly as it is scenic! One rest stop, approximately half way, at a truck stop convenience store. No go in any precipitation, wet roads or strong winds. Will leave cue sheets on the hood of my car for any latecomers, just please sign in. Please come join me on one of my favorite rides!
Joel Milano [JoelMilano@comcast.net] H: 301/879-7660.
CC * 40+ * MD * 9:00 AM *
Davidsonville ES (DAV) * 50°/50%
Another AA Ride. Scenic
and Shady Ride in AA (Anne Arundel) County. Hilly ride in the Crownsville area
of the county. Freshly paved roads make for some nice downhills. Possible visit
to the local nudist colony, so bring the suntan lotion.
Morgan Roberts [CARMTR3086@COMCAST.NET] 410/798-5187.
August 13 Saturday
ALL * 25 * DC * 8:30 AM * Pierce Mill
Beach to Creek. Ride to the ride start for this short in-town ride: you'll get in more miles, and you'll keep the air a little cleaner. We’ll ride up Beach Drive, through some nice neighborhoods, and down Sligo Creek Parkway. This ride invites ALL pace levels, in the hope that everyone will find someone to ride with. The ride leader’s pace is C or CC; cue sheets, maps, and a growing cadre of regulars will help those who are faster or slower. There will be no sweep. [Directions: in Rock Creek Park at the corner of Park Road/Tilden & Rock Creek Parkway; meet at the north parking lot.]
We’ll stop at the Takoma Park Co-Op for a quick bite.
Barbara McCann 202/234-2059.
CC(H) * 46 * MD * 9 AM * Sherwood ES
(SES) * 40°/40%
Horsy Hills: Cycle through Howard County’s beautiful horse country on scenic, low traffic rural roads. The name of the ride says it all, as we’re sure to see plenty of hills and horses! No go in any precipitation, wet roads or strong winds. Will leave cue sheets on the hood of my car for any latecomers, just please sign in. Please come join me on one of my favorite rides! Added attraction: See the “Great Bunny Statue” (no kidding, bring a carrot).
Joel Milano [JoelMilano@comcast.net] H: 301/879-7660.
August 14 Sunday
CC/B(H) * 42 * MD * 9:30 AM * Piney
Orchard SC
Lunch at South River.
This was a very popular ride last year, so we'll do a combination with B.
A hilly first half, then lunch stop at Mike's Restaurant on South River.
We start from Odenton for two miles on WB&A trail, then many rolling hills, some
5 or 6 semi-steep climbs. Second half is more flat to rolling. There
are two optional food stops in case of hot weather. [Directions: from Beltway,
95 north, 32 east, R on 175, R on170, SC on L one mile. Alt. dir. from 50
east, L 424, X 450, X 3, R Patauxent Road, SC on right.]
CC Harold Goldstein 301/854-0388, B Jerry Collins 301/641-3415.
August 19 Friday
CC * 33 * MD * 9 AM * Riley's Lock (RIL)
Friday Ride! What better way to spend a Friday morning in August than cycling from Riley's Lock. The terrain is rolling, the scenery very pretty and the roads have little traffic. Ride leaves promptly at 9 AM. We often have lunch after the ride in Potomac. No go if it is raining or looks like rain.
Linda Schwartz [adnilschwartz@aol.com] or 202/468-6681.
August 20 Saturday
CC * 33 * MD * 10 AM * Riley's Lock (RIL)
Western Montgomery Circuit. Roads around Potomac and Poolesville with
rolling terrain.
Mike Divine [mikeandjoandivine@erols.com] 301/258-7820.
August 21 Sunday
C/CC
* 45/65 * MD *
9:00 AM
* Marley Station
Mall (MSM)
Annapolis-BWI Hourglass – A PPTC Century Training Ride. Enjoy some of Anne Arundel County’s finest bike routes and trails while building mileage for the club century. Relatively flat route with a few hills, several stops and lunch at City Dock. Ride traverses the length of the B&A Trail, swoops into Annapolis, Quiet Waters Park, Hillsmere and Bay Ridge before turning back up the trail to the start, where the shorter route ends. The longer route continues north around the rolling BWI loop trail, and back to Glen Burnie for a well-earned munch down at Bruster’s Ice Cream just before the finish. Trail is near JC Penney at Marley Station Mall.
Lois Findlay [lfindlay@verizon.net] and Al Homans [ahomans@verizon.net] 410/279-1135.
August 27 Saturday
CC * 63 * MD * 8:30 AM * Monocacy Middle School (MMS)
Short Sheetz – A PPTC Century Training Ride. Mostly gentle rolling terrain, with scenic views and, plenty of socializing. Rest stops are at mile 27 & 53 miles. This is partially a joint ride with the B – AA groups, which will be going on to Gettysburg as a century. We will follow the same route as the others to the first rest stop in Thurmont and somewhat beyond before turning back towards Frederick at the 37.8 mile mark. Arrive early the century version of this ride has historically attracted well over a hundred riders.
Barbara Binder [BBinder743@aol.com] 703/385-9669.
CC * 33 * MD * 9 AM * Laytonsville SC
(LAV)
Short Ride! Enjoy a
quick ride through Montgomery and Howard counties and be back by lunch time.
This ride does not have an "official" rest stop so bring plenty of water. There
is a store on the route for those who need a break. I will not ride in the rain
so please call if the weather is doubtful.
Alison Andrews 301/208-0515.
August 28 Sunday
CC(H) * 39 * MD * 9:30 AM * Glenwood
MS (GLW)
Two County Ride. This is
an extremely challenging (hilly) ride though Howard and Montgomery Counties with
a rest stop at mile 23 mile mark. I do not ride in extreme or wet weather.
Please call if the weather is doubtful.
Alison Andrews 301/208-0515. Please no calls after 9:00 pm.
CC * 40+ * MD * 9:00 AM *
Davidsonville ES (DAV) * 50°/50%
Another AA Ride. Scenic
and Shady Ride in AA (Anne Arundel) County. This will be a different ride for
me. The ride will go through Annapolis and out toward the Broadneck Peninsula.
The return trip will offer the riders an option to visit Annapolis or continue
back to the ride start. Fairly flat with minimal traffic, for a city ride.
Morgan Roberts [CARMTR3086@COMCAST.NET] 410/798-5187.
