March 5 Saturday

CC * 42 * MD * 10:30 AM * Poolesville HS (POO) * 40°/50%
Poolesville Early Spring Loop. A nice and scenic ride around Poolesville. We'll avoid most of the steeper hills as well as MD 28. No go in rain, sleet and snow or on icy roads. 
Peter Gruber [pmgruber@comcast.net] Cell on day of ride: 202/262-1982.

March 6 Sunday

CC * 45/40/30 * MD * 11 AM * Sherwood ES (SES) * 38° 
Horsey Hills. All rides from SES are gonna be somewhat hilly. That will keep us warm. The routes are online at http://goldray.com/bikerides. 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 route but probably with no stop. In any case, we recklessly invite one and all to our nearby house after the ride 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.

March 12 Saturday

CC * 24/35 * MD * 10 AM * Poolesville HS (POO)
All Sides of Sugarloaf. (From Cycleways III.) This route has two variations, both of which go through Boyds and Dickerson.
Mike Divine [mikeandjoandivine@erols.com] 301/258-7820.

March 13 Sunday

CC * 36/41 * MD * 10:00 AM * Bollman Bridge ES (BOL) * 35°
Tour de Lakes of Howard.  Hilly, especially the 41, very scenic. We will start near Old Savage Mill at Bollman Bridge Elementary school, we use a little bit of a trail to go up to and around Lake Elkhorn, from there we'll skirt Lake Kitamaqundi, and then on to Centennial Lake (Option to go around). After Centennial the 41 mile loop will visit Brighton Dam. Both routes will then go by Rocky Gorge and finally back to the school. Some opportunities for rest stops, but best to bring some snacks. No go if raining, call if weather is doubtful. [Directions to start: Take MD 32 to US 1 South. Turn right at Howard St (first traffic signal after MD 32) and follow as it turns into Baltimore St., Turn right onto Savage-Guilford Rd. School will be just before the stop sign. MAPQUEST use 8200 Savage Guilford Rd; 20794.]
Debbie Reynolds deb_cla@hotmail.com 301/346-1755.

March 19 Saturday

CC * 25 * MD * 10 AM * South Germantown RP (SGR) * 30%
Germantown to Poolesville and Back.  In this o so familiar (Friday night social) ride. Some hills, non stop, early spring warm-up. Call leader for directions and/or weather updates. 
Willy Aladro [smd03901@allstate.com] 301/467-2600.

March 20 Sunday

CC * 24 * MD * 1:00 PM * Candy Cane City (CAN) * 40°/DRY
Sunday Roll on Beach Drive, last roll for this winter season. No go in rain, sleet, snow, black ice or wet roads. Hey - It's the end of March, how cold can it be? Survivors 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.

March 26 Saturday

CC * 48 * MD * 10:00 AM * Riley’s Lock (RIL) * 40°/50%
Sugarloaf Light. This is an all time favorite to get in shape for the new season. We will circle Sugarloaf Mountain on familiar roads and enjoy some light to moderate climbs on Thurston, Fingerboard, Park Mills and Big Woods. No go in rain on wet roads. 
Peter Gruber [pmgruber@comcast.net] Cell on day of ride: 202/262-1982.

March 27 Sunday (Easter)

CC * 30+ / 40+* MD * 10:00 AM * DAVIDSONVILLE ES (DAV) * 50Another “AA” Ride. My first ride of 2005. Challenge yourself to a scenic, shady, and hilly ride in AA (Anne Arundel) County with a small intrusion into Calvert County for a rest stop. Some quick hills and a great view of the Chesapeake. Optional distances will be made available.
Morgan Roberts [CARMTR3086@AOL.COM] 410/798-5187.