January 4 Sunday

CC * 15/30 * MD * 1:00 PM * Capital Crescent Trail (CCT) 40°  DRY
Sunday Roll on Capital Crescent. We got hammered in December. January can't be much worse. No go in rain, sleet, snow, black ice or wet roads, let the USPS team attack the elements. Brave souls will warm up with Gumbo, Jambalaya or Shrimp Creole after the ride at Louisiana Express. Larry Bouterie yatnola@yahoo.com cell 301-346-1243 on day of ride.

January 11 Sunday

CC * 27 * MD * 10:30 AM * Old Savage Mill(OSM) * 40°
So. Howard Co. Meander.  Directions-From the beltway take I-95 N to Route 32 East, Exit onto Route 1 South, go to the first light, take a right onto Baltimore St, take a left on Fair St. at the T, take a right into the parking lot.  This is a nice, scenic, rural, rolling ride with 1-2 real hills through Southern Howard Co.  Lunch after the ride at the Ram's Head in the Mill.  We will go as long as the forecast high is 40, no go if snow, rain, ice, or winds greater than 15 MPH.  If in doubt call Deborah Reynolds, 301-346-1755.

January 17 Saturday

CC * 40/30 * MD * 11 AM * Sherwood ES (SES) * 38°
A Winter Wide. All wides from SES are is somewhat hilly but we'll keep it real for the season. Maybe  the route will be online at http://goldray.com/bikerides by now but maybe not. If the weather is warm, in the 50's, we'll do the longer route with a rest stop; if not we'll have the shorter version but probably with no stop.  In any case, we recklessly invite one and all to our nearby house after the wide so bring hot tub garb for an indescribably delightful dip w/hot chocolate served. Cell for day of ride: 202/997-2378. Harold Goldstein and Janet Young [mdbiker@goldray.com] 301/854-0388

January 25 Sunday

B/CC * 43(?) * MD * 10:30 AM * Laytons Village SC (LAV) * 35°/30%
Laytonsville Loops Backwards.  Moderately hilly ride, very scenic.  Shorter routes will be planned in case weather is not cooperating!  Call leader if weather is doubtful.  Fawzi Emad [femad@comcast.net] 301/977-3922.