Baltimore Bicycling Club Newsletter

vol. 39 no. 2 June | July Baltimore Bicycling Club Newsletter SPECIAL FEATURES 2005 President’s Message ...... p 27 Need BBC Info? Flatlands Tour ...... p 8 Budget Update ...... For BBC members with questions or Weekend in Thurmont ...... 25 problems concerning: One Less Car ...... 26 • Membership BBC Instructional Series ...... p 16 • Ride Schedules Bike for the World ...... 28 • Any Committee • Any Function

CALL In Every Issue... 410-792-8308 Event Calendar ...... p 3 Ride Start Locations ...... p 9 For Newsletter Ride Descriptions ...... p 24 questions or problems, contact Chris McLaughlin at 410-922-6627 or [email protected] Ride Schedules ...... p 13 Ride Coordinators ...... p 24 For Membership questions or problems, contact Barb Park at 410-823-4293 or Team BBC Race Report ...... 33 [email protected]. Tandemonium ...... 30

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2005 Officers & Members-at-Large of the Board 2005 Committees The BBC is governed by an Executive BBC Talk: Board (consisting of a President, Vice Insurance ...... Howard Rosenbaum ...... 410-243-1846 Electronic Discussion President, Treasurer, Secretary, four mem- Government Relations ...... Bob Moore ...... 410-435-6623 Group bers-at-large, and the Past President) which BBCTalk is an e-mail discussion group Instructional Programs ...... Howard Kaplon ...... 410-484-6955 To join BBCTalk, all you need to do is meets monthly to discuss Club business. If Club Items for Sales ...... Mitch Tobias ...... 410-833-8137 open (and free!) to members.and non- you would like more information, please just send an e-mail message to: bbctalk- call the current BBC President. For a syn- Newsletter & Handbook ...... Chris McLaughlin ...... 410-992-6627 members alike. The list is used for post- [email protected] opsis of the Minutes, call the Secretary. 1. Tandem Column ...... Marcia Merrill ...... 410-467-0811 ing information too late to make it into Questions? Contact me at 2. Team BBC Race Report . . . .Susan Olson……………… the newsletter, setting up informal group Rides ...... Daryl Caplan ...... 301-604-6283 [email protected] or 410-366-1466. Officers rides, offering items for sale, discussing Ken Philhower, President (see Rides section of newsletter for committee members) 410-437-0309 bikes and bike gear, etc. Once you Don’t miss out on this NO COST [email protected] Cue Sheet Librarian ...... Phil Orwig ...... 410-356-3856 Racing Team Representatives . .Scott Olson………….……. subscribe you will automatically receive opportunity to keep informed about cur- Daryl Caplan, Vice President ...... Margaret Hartka………….. all of these e-mail messages. If you rent topics of interest. 301-604-6283 Safety for Bicyclists / [email protected] choose to, you can respond to any of Safety Awareness Program . . . .John Overstreet ...... 410-969-4717 these e-mails. Craig Martin, Secretary BBC Property ...... Frank Anders ...... 410-628-4018 410-538-8791 Internet Administrator ...... Janet Goldstein ...... 410-366-1466 [email protected] Membership ...... Barb Park ...... 410-823-4293 Nick Resurreccion, Treasurer Giving ...... Russ Loy ...... 410-628-6297 410-235-1001 Nominating ...... Gloria Epstein ...... 410-665-3012 [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator ...... Gloria Epstein ...... 410-665-3012 NEW ADDRESS CHANGE RENEWAL Bob Carson, Past President Membership year is 12 months from the month your application is processed. Make checks payable to: Baltimore Bicycling Club, and mail to: BBC | P.O. Box 5894 | Baltimore, MD 21282-5894 DUES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 410-828-8608 League of American Bicyclists [email protected] 1612 K Street, NW, Suite 401 Address Home Phone E-mail Washington, DC 20006 202-822-1333 City State Zip+4 Membership Number Members-at-Large Frank Anders (newsletters are mailed to this one. Must be 18 or older) Maryland Bicycle/Pedestrian Name MPH Category Lead Rides? Volunteer? Occupation 410-628-4018, [email protected] Advisory Committee Additional Family Member MPH Category Lead Rides? Volunteer? Occupation Representative - Dave Whitaker 410-767-4564 Chris McLaughlin Other Family Member MPH Cat Other Family Member MPH Cat Other Family Member MPH Cat 410-992-6627, [email protected] Renewal Membership One Year Multi-Year: 26 Months 66 Months Barb Park Regional Bicycle Advisory Group (Please Circle One) Individual: $18 Individual: $35 Individual: $86 Family: $22 Family: $43 Family: $106 410-823-4293, [email protected] BBC Representative - Bob Moore 410-435-6623 New Membership One Year Multi-Year: 26 Months 66 Months (Please Circle One) Individual: $20 Individual: $36 Individual: $87 Howard Rosenbaum Family: $23 Family: $44 Family: $107 Baltimore Mayor’s Bicycle 410-654-2363, [email protected] Plus... Please send me ______BBC Decals for $1.05 each ______Advisory Committee and send me ______BBC Patches for $2.50 each ______(Tax and postage are included in the price) Chairman - Gregg Hinchcliffe 410-558-2358 Total ______

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Amity Elliott held their own with gift certificates good for She has a way of simultaneously having a AGAIN at a race speed that Eastbank's fabulous services blast on a bike and getting down to serious was an anaerobic and products. It's a good business that has resulted in nightmare. Although the field thing Amity scored the 5-and-counting top 10 finishes in her first was significantly tougher, prize, because after racing year of racing. Janet finished twice in the same day, her a lung-exploding 8th and all hair was a real Her nickname comes from the scary fact three Team BBC racers mess. that Angela can start a sprint about 200 bridged multiple meters before the 200-meter sprint and still gaps to hang on to their Amity will be picking up her rank in the money. She's also been known positions. prize in person at Eastbank to climb a 15% grade in a 21, leaving her Hair located puny-quadded competitors feeling rather THANKS to our at 5726 Falls Road just up the wimpy. 2005 EVENTS CALENDAR street from incredible sponsors - Date Event Contact we couldn't do it with- Joe's Bike Shop. If you want to test your strength against out you! hers, catch up to her on a training ride. But make sure she takes you to Baja Fresh, May 15-June 19 INSTRUCTIONAL RIDE SERIES Gordon Peltz, 410-256-1421 her favorite post-ride yummies stop, after- Bob Moore, 410-484-6955 Amity Elliot wins wards. You're going to need to replace a FIRST EVER "Pretty Featured Team BBC whole lot of calories. May 27 - 30 KENT COUNTY SPRING FLING Frank & Kathy Anders, on the Podium" prize Member: 410-628-4018 from Eastbank Hair Angela Purcell! June 18 FLATLANDS TOUR Kenneth Philhower, Against a sea of determined 410-437-0309 competitors, Cat 4 racer Nickname: "Power" Amity Elliot's 2nd Category: 3 Road Place finish at The Bunny July 1 - 3 TOUR de MONTES Craig Martin, 410-538-8791 Hop earned her a $30 gift Angela is a neuroscien- certificate from tist. She can touch her tongue to her nose. Do Team BBC sponsor, July 17 Howard Rosenbaum, these activities sound CLUB PICNIC Eastbank Hair. Amity is 410-653-2363 the first ever winner of incompatible? Not if August 6 Judy Getz, 410-254-1306 Eastbank Hair's Pretty on you've ever raced with CORN ROAST RIDES the Podium prize that Angela. Gloria Epstein, 410-665-3012 awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Team BBC finishers September 10 CIVIL WAR CENTURY Judy Getz, 410-254-1306

September 23 - 25 THURMONT WEEKEND Carol & Walt Russell, 410-665-0651 Jane and John Cole, 410-661-4427 October 7-9 WASHINGTON COUNTY GETAWAY Rich Burns, 410-433-4162

November 12 AWARDS / RECOGNITION EVENT Frank Anders, 410-628-4018 Russell Loy, 410-628-6297

The BBC also continues to sponsor and support the following events

June 11-12 MS 150 David Blair, 717-812-0176

June 23-26 CAM Weekend Bob Carson, 410-828-8604

October 16 Tour du Port Bob Carson, 410-828-8604

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The Jefferson Cup Road Race, Cat 4 WIN for Team BBC. Team BBC's 40+ class and took 16th. Charlottesville, VA, 3/26/05 Cat 4 racers filled out the top ten with Heidi von Teitenberg in 7th and Angela In the Women's Open, Team BBC's In conditions that can only be described as Purcell in 9th. THEN, by the start of the racer, Amity Elliott, AGAIN walked yucky, Team BBC walked away with the Women's 1/2/3 race, the wind had picked away with the Cat 4 WIN with Heidi Jefferson Cup for the second year in a row up even more, and it got very, very cold, Von Teitenberg hot on her heels in and, more importantly, a yummy chocolate but Janet Olney again stomped the pro 2nd and Susan Olson in 6th. Just bunny. The Women's Cat 4 win was execut- and Cat 3 women with a 6th place finish missing the top 10 were brand-new GOOD HELP IS HARD TO FIND ed by Team BBC's, Amity Elliott - a particu- overall. Team BBC racer, Elizabeth That is why One Less Car keeps coming back to BBC members! larly sweet victory as this was Amity's very Ridlington in 11th and Susanne first road race. Team BBC also competed in Morsberger in 13th. The top Cat 4 the 50+ Men's race and the Women's Cat 3 Blue Marsh Mountain Bike Race, finishers were pitted against the Cat CAM Weekend 2005 1, 2 and 3 women and all of them Is in need of volunteers to: race, where the pink and yellow battled rain, Bernville, PA, 4/10/05 cold and several annoying mechanical finished with the pros - dropping issues to finish a very tough 40-miles. In only her second mountain bike race other Cat 4 women like flies. *Help with sign-in and registration ever, Team BBC's Tracy Griffith earned a *Be ride marshals Tour of Walkersville Road Race, place on the podium at Blue Marsh with a The Bunny Hop, Suitland, *Help at rest stops Walkersville, MD, 4/2/05 3rd place finish in the Women's 34 and under class. The finish was made all the MD, 5/1/05 And to enjoy the weekend! Assaulted by driving rain and the stench of sweeter by the huge basket of junk food wet cow manure, Team BBC's Cat 3 racer, she won. Out-numbered 4 to 1 by Artemis women, three Team BBC Cat 4 Please offer your help to the volunteer coordinators Janet Olney finished 2nd after battling a field packed with Cat 1 & 2 women as well Tour de Ephrata, Ephrata, PA, women Ruth & lee Fleishman as a bunch of other Cat 3's - in fact, the 4/16-4/17/05 battled it out on Artemis' home turf 410.329.3208 [email protected] only racer ahead of Janet was a Cat 1 - and and finished triumphantly with not by much. In the Cat 4 race, every Team In a 2-day stage race that included a road Amity Elliot in 2nd place and Susan BBC racer finished at the top of the pack race, a crazy-fast criterium and an uphill Miltenberger in 6th. Despite the with Amity Elliot placing 4th, Heidi von Time Trial on Pain Mountain (No Joke), odds, Team BBC was aggressive Teitenberg in 5th, Susan Olson in 10th and Team BBC's Cat 3 racer, Janet Olney, right from the start challenging Susan Miltenberger in 11th. In addition, placed 6th overall in the Women's Open Artemis Team BBC's, Bob Rohlfing, fought it out at road race which included Category 1 and and thwarting attacks from competi- FOR SALE! 8am in freezing cold and an approaching 2 riders. Team BBC was also represented tors. thunderstorm in the highly competitive in the Women's Open by Cat 4 racer In the Cat 3 race, Janet Olney, Chris Trek 2120 road bike,52cm carbon frame, men's 50+ race. Everyone's socks were Susan Miltenberger and in the Men's Cat very wet. 5 by Ted Russel. Lynch and Heidi Von Teitenberg Shimano STI shifters/brakes, seamlessly chased down monster triple chain ring Tyson's Corner Circuit Race, Carl Dolan Spring Memorial attacks from every team in the field. Shimano 105 front and RX100 rear derailleurs, Janet reeled in the leaders several Tyson’s Corner, VA, 4/3/05 Classic Circuit Race, Columbia, times to finish 5th in the sprint Ritchey Road Logic pedals (238 MD, 4/17/05 with Heidi right behind her in 6th and grams), Serfas The Tyson’s "Team BBC leading the pack @ Tysons" Chris just missing the top 10 in Corner race Tailbone saddle, Continental Grand Prix 3000 At the ridiculous 11th. The day was made even more brought with it a and cold hour of rewarding as this was Chris' official tires, Cateye computer, two windstorm strong 8am, Team BBC's comeback to racing (after taking time bottle cages,and seat enough to knock Men's 40+ and off to become a Nurse bag. $435. Excellent condition. Call Dave bikes right off the Men's 50+ racers Practitioner) and she proved she still road. But despite gutted it out in a has the stuff that made her the 410-730-7074 headwinds, side field of 107 riders Cat 4 Champion in 2003. In addition, winds and several that included this was Heidi's very first solid walls of some of the best District 20 Cat 3 race since upgrad- FOR SALE: wind, Cat 4 racer racers in region. In ing two weeks ago. She showed the Aero bars-Profile Design Air Stryke 2000 - $30. Amity Elliot the 50+ class, seasoned Cat 3 field that they're Also some demolished the John Grice and going to have to step it up if they field with a spec- Scott Olson just want to compete with her. miscellaneous items,mirrors,bags, tacular solo missed the top 10 clip pedals,etc. Rob Maslin (Towson) breakaway that with 11th and 13th In the Open Women's Race, Janet 410-494-6996. lasted the entire place finishes Olney, Heidi Von Teitenberg and final four laps of the race - ensuring another respectively. Tim Munn battled it out in the

4 www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org 4 www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org 33 Successful 2005 to work, legislation to toughen information on how your elected Maryland General penalties for motorists who kill representatives voted, go to: individuals on foot or bicycle; http://mlis.state.md.us. Assembly and measures to create a bike and pedestrian paths as part One Less Car’s legislative com- As the new executive director of the Intercounty Connector. mittee will be meeting over the of One Less Car, I am One Less Car will work on summer and fall, leading up to pleased to report on a suc- these issues between ses- the 2006 General Assembly. cessful 2005 Maryland sions and in the 2006 General Please email me at BICYCLE HELMET MUST BE WORN AT ALL BBC RIDES AND EVENTS General Assembly. Thanks to Assembly. [email protected] for more the advocacy of concerned information and to get involved! BALTIMORE BICYCLING CLUB, INC. (“BBC’) individuals like you and Other successes of the 2005 RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AND PARENTAL CONSENT AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) through the hard work of session include the 8th annual Diane Shaw, One Less Car’s Maryland Bicycle and IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to participate in any way in the BBC sponsored Bicycling Activity ("Activity") listed below, I for myself, lobbyist, this year’s session Pedestrian Symposium which my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin: ended with a significant win brought together advocates 1. ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of Bicycling Activities and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper for bicyclists. from across Maryland to pro- physical condition to participate in such “Activity”. I further acknowledge that the “Activity” will be conducted over public roads and facilities open to the public during the “Activity” and upon which the hazards of travelling are to be expected. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I mote legislation and planning believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the “Activity”. On Tuesday, April 26, towards providing safe routes 2. FULLY UNDERSTAND that: (a) BICYCLING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING Governor Robert Ehrlich and access for citizens who PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH ("RISKS”); (b) these “Risks” and dangers may be caused by my own actions, or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the “Activity”, the condition in which the “Activity” takes place, or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE signed SB 551 into law, choose walking and bicycling "RELEASEES" NAMED BELOW; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not read- expanding the conditions as transportation. More than ily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH “RISKS” AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I incur as a result of my participation in the “Activity”. under which a person operat- 40 people came to exhibit and ing a bicycle or a motor 3. HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the BBC, their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, forty other bike-pedestrian volunteers, and employees, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessers of premises on which the “Activity” scooter on a road is not advocates attended. Next takes place, (each considered one of the "RELEASEES" herein) FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON MY ACCOUNT CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE "RELEASEES' OR OTH- required to ride as close to year’s symposium is sched- ERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS; AND I FURTHER AGREE that if, despite this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIA- the right side of the road as uled for February 1, 2006. BILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the “Releasees”, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE “RELEASEES” from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability. possible. Bicyclists may now damage, or cost which any may incur as the result of such claim. take a lane to avoid pedestri- The Legislative I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS ans or road hazards, Bike/Pedestrian Caucus, led BY SIGNING IT AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE AND INTEND IT TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND approach a location where a by new chairman Delegate AGREE THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THIS AGREEMENT IS HELD TO BE INVALID THE BALANCE, NOTWITHSTANDING, SHALL CON- right turn is authorized, or Jon S. Cardin (D-Baltimore TINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. operate in a lane that is too County), met regularly to coor- X narrow for a bicycle or motor dinate and strategize. Other PRINTED NAME OF PARTICIPANT PARTICIPANT’S SIGNATURE (only if age 18 or over) DATE scooter and a vehicle to trav- leaders during this session el safely side by side. The bill were Delegate Richard S. ADDRESS: STREET CITY STATE ZIP PHONE also states that all exceptions Madaleno, Jr. (D-Montgomery AND I, THE MINOR'S PARENT AND/OR LEGAL GUARDIAN, UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF BICYCLING “ACTIVITIES” AND THE to this rule only apply when a County), Senator John A. MINOR'S EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES AND BELIEVE THE MINOR TO BE QUALIFIED TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH “ACTIVITY”. I person is riding a bicycle or HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH Giannetti, Jr. (D-Anne Arundel OF THE “RELEASEES” FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON THE MINOR'S ACCOUNT CAUSED scooter below the normal and Prince George’s coun- OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE "RELEASEES" OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS AND FURTHER AGREE THAT IF, DESPITE THIS RELEASE, I. THE MINOR, OR ANYONE ON THE speed of traffic. This meas- ties), Delegate Charles E. MINOR'S BEHALF MAKES A CLAIM AGAINST ANY OF THE “RELEASEES” NAMED ABOVE, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE AND HOLD ure takes effect on October 1, Barkley (D-Montgomery HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES FROM ANY LITIGATION EXPENSES, ATTORNEY FEES, LOSS LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR COST ANY MAY INCUR AS THE RESULT OF ANY SUCH CLAIM. 2005. County), Delegate Galen R.

Claggett (D-Frederick County), X One Less Car also supported and Senator Leo E. Green (D- PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME OF GUARDIAN DATE less successful measures, Prince George’s County). Let (if participant under age 18) including a bill for a tax credit them know that you appreci- for those who bicycle or walk ate their leadership! For more ADDRESS: STREET CITY STATE ZIP PHONE

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IT’S HERE AGAIN!! The BALTIMORE BICYCLING CLUB’S Instructional Ride Series will begin with an orientation to be held on Sunday, May 15, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ridgely Middle School in Baltimore County. Directions to the school are provided below. For more information, please call Pedal in Style! Howard Kaplon at 410-484-6955 or Gordon Peltz at 410-256-1421. In Your Baltimore Bicycling Club Jersey This series is offered to anyone over 16 interested in learning basic skills, minor road repairs, and improving as a cyclist. We want to help new riders find a comfortable riding level; develop so they can at least ride on the BBC casual rides by the end of the series; and permit experienced riders who are new to club riding to meet and to learn about group riding. This year we will include several NOW you can have one of our popular BBC jerseys! optional NCRR (North Central Railroad) trails rides. These "cool" Louis Garneau shirts are short-sleeve and The orientation will include a short cycling safety video. We will discuss bicycles, equipment and clothing, and answer questions about the program. If you like, bring your bicycle to the orientation, fabricated in Micro- Airdry fabric, include15 in. and we can check it out for you. The indoor orientation will be held RAIN OR SHINE. Weather per- invisible zipper and 3 back pockets. mitting, anyone who wants to do so can join us on a short ride. See below for the full ride schedule which begins on Sunday, May 22. They are available in sizes for DIRECTIONS: Ridgely Middle School is at the southeast corner of CHARMUTH and RIDGELY men and women. Just fill Roads. Take Exit 26 of the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) and go North on YORK Road from for approxi- mately one mile. Then make a Right on RIDGELY Road, go for one long block and make a Right on out the order form below. CHARMUTH Road. The school is on your left; enter the first driveway, park and walk to front of school.

THIS YEAR’S SCHEDULE: Price: $45.00.

ORIENTATION: Sunday, May 15, 2005 - Ridgely Middle School 10:30 a.m.

RIDE SCHEDULE: Name Sizing Sunday, May 22, 2005 - Greenspring Station at 10:00 a.m. Men’s Women’s Address Sunday, May 29, 2005 - Greenspring Station at 10:00 a.m. XS 34 City State Zip Sunday, June 5, 2005 - Jacksonville at 10:00 a.m. S 36 S 32 Sunday, June 12, 2005 - Jacksonville at 10:00 a.m. Phone Email M 38 M 34 Sunday, June 19, 2005 - Let’s see how we all are doing - and then decide!! L 40 L 36 Quantity: XL 42 XL 38 Jersey (s) in size and fit QUESTION: What kind of bike will I need? Begin with any bike in reasonably sound condition. XXL 44 Bring it to the orientation, and we will check it; but you do not need a bike for the orientation. Do not Men’s Pro Fit or Women’s Fit + Jersey (s) in size and fit buy a new bike yet, we can help you decide what style and size of bike is right for you! Men’s Relaxed Fit x $45.00 = Total Amount Due (tax & shipping included in price) QUESTION: What is the cost of the instructional orientation and ride series? The entire program is Include check for amount due payable to: Baltimore Bicycling Club, Inc. FREE. It is open to both club and non-club riders. BBC membership is not required. Bring a friend! Questions? Mail the completed BBC Jersey C/O Judy Broadwater Then call Judy at BBC Jersey Order 122 Glenmoore Ave. MORE INFORMATION: Call Howard Kaplon at 410-484-6955 or Gordon Peltz at 410-256-1421. 410/628-6297 Form to: Cockeysville, MD 21030-2421

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Tandemonium

Ross & Donna Glasgow were Upcoming Tandem Weekend Tandem Co-coordinators-CRABS pleasantly surprised by the turnout Events [email protected] for the ride (lot of new faces). It Clark’s cell-443-690-2470 & was a nice day-so maybe that June 17-19, 2005 MATES in Marcia’s cell-410-303-6371 helped! Since Margie Elsberg Williamsburg, VA was out of town, Mickey, her July 15-17, 2005 Tandem East Captain, rode his single with Tandem Weekend, Swedesboro, NJ Donna & Ross for basically the August 5-7, 2005. Thirty-Third whole ride (This Tandem Eastern Tandem Rally, Lewisburg, Coordinator, Marcia, has not rid- PA den since Oct. 2004-sidelined by Interested? I’ll be happy to forward blood clots in kidneys, exhaustion, the information! and now a sprained ankle! I’m itching to get back on that bike, Hope we’re riding at Spring Fling! but know, I should take it slow!) ? See ya there!

We’re still looking for a dedicated couple or just a stoker or captain Ride Your Bike To Work Day! willing to be Tandem Coordinator- you’d take over & help with our January meeting-it’s fun!-we met lots of new folks! Clark is stilling willing to do computer stuff and Listserve. With my health and new business, this is just too much…Call or email and we’ll set up a dinner and exchange infor- mation!

Hope everyone enjoyed Spring Fling-thanks to Mickey & Margie’s Open House for Tandemers & wannabes-never need Sunday dinner! ?

BBC members Margaret Hartka & Jerry Wheeler accept a proclamation marking Ride Your Bike to Work Day from Harford County Executive James H. Harkins.

30 www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org 7 Baltimore Bicycling Club's 35th Annual Delaware-Maryland Flatlands Tour Dedicated to the memory of Dave Coder (7/6/1955 - 2/14/2004) Saturday, June 18, 2005 From the Editor Event Coordinator: Ken Philhower (410-437-0309 or [email protected]) Why would a BBC club member spend several evenings a month in front of the com- Place: Bohemia Manor High School, Rt. 213 at Basil Ave., Chesapeake City, MD puter compiling a newsletter instead of spending those hours riding? Payback. Directions: From Baltimore, take I-95 north to exit 109A (Rt. 279 south) and go 3 miles to Elkton. Turn left at Rt. 213 I joined the BBC five years ago and learned first-hand about road riding while attending south. Cross Rt. 40 and continue 6 miles to Chesapeake City. Cross the C&D Canal Bridge and continue 1 Howard and Gordon's BBC Instructional Series. Who knew that those first tentative mile. Turn right at Basil Ave. (across from Texaco station). Bohemia Manor High School is on the left. Please allow at least 1-1/2 hours to get there from Baltimore. (It's about 65 miles.) road rides would evolve into an addictive love of cycling?

From Annapolis, take US Route 50/301 east across the Bay Bridge and continue 10 miles. At the 50-301 split, continue straight on Rt. 301 north (toward Wilmington) for 32 miles. Turn left on Rt. 313 north and go 3 miles to Galena, then go straight at the traffic light onto Rt. 213 north. Continue on Rt. 213 north for 13 As newsletter editor, I have the opportunity to give a little bit back to the club. It's been miles (about 2 miles past the light at Rt. 310), then turn left at the flashing yellow light into Bohemia Manor somewhat a daunting task to try to fill the shoes of our previous Editor, Barb Park - her High School. Please allow at least 1 hour and 45 minutes to get there from Annapolis. (It's about 70 miles.) patience and guidance have been very much appreciated.

Time: Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends promptly at 9:45 a.m. so volunteers also can enjoy riding. Check-in and register at high school before the rides. No pre-registration. And now what? Well, I see it as my job over time to get as many of you as possible Group Start Times: removed from the newsletter mailing list! Well, the hardcopy mailing list, anyway. In 7:30 a.m. -- Century (106 miles) 8:00 a.m. -- 3/4 Century (77 miles) the coming months you may perhaps opt to receive your newsletter electronically, 8:30 a.m. -- Metric Century (101 kilometers / 63 miles) which will save the BBC significant resources. And then we'll see if maybe we can cut 9:00 a.m. -- Half Century (54 miles) down on some of the lead time currently required for the newsletter. 9:30 a.m. -- 31-mile ride

Fee: BBC members $5.00; non-members $6.00. Includes cue sheet, map, snacks, and use of portable toilet. Please feel free to email your comments and suggestions to me. The new email address Important: No sag service is provided, so riders must be prepared to handle any bicycle problems they encounter. for newsletter-related business is [email protected]. (I have made the jump to Bring water (2 bottles recommended), spare tube/patch kit, sunscreen, and money for food and drinks. ANSI-, Snell-, ASTM/SEA-, or CPSC-a pproved bicycle helmets are required. broadband to better accommodate the large files which accompany the editing process.) When you push "send," I'll be at the other end! RIDE DESCRIPTIONS: (Note: Distances on the 3 longest routes may be up to 4.5 miles longer due to construction detours.) These rides are primarily on flat terrain. You will cycle on paved roads in rural Maryland and Delaware through farmland and thoroughbred horse farms, as well as a few residential areas and small towns. There are stores for food and water on each route. Century (106 miles): Route heads south through Warwick and Sassafras to Millington before heading east into Delaware. After Chris McL passing through Hartly, Kenton, and Cheswold to Leipsic, the route turns north along the Delaware River wetlands to Port Penn. The final leg returns west along the C&D Canal back to Chesapeake City. Lunch is available at several convenience stores near the BBC Newsletter Editor midpoint of the route. Please note: After lunch there is a 36-mile section with no stores, so be sure to carry plenty of water. 3/4 Century (77 miles): Follows the century route south to Millington before turning northeast into Delaware. After passing through Blackbird State Forest, enjoy lunch in Townsend, DE, before re-joining the century route and continuing north along the Delaware River wetlands to Port Penn. The final leg returns west along the C&D Canal back to Chesapeake City. Metric Century (101 kilometers / 63 miles): In 2003 this became the most popular of the five routes. After passing through Chesapeake City, this route heads east along the C&D Canal into Delaware, then turns south along the Delaware River wetlands to Port Penn. After the lunch stop in Townsend, DE, the route returns to Chesapeake City via Sassafras, MD and Warwick, MD. On this route you'll be riding in the opposite direction from the longer routes, so you'll pass some longer-distance riders heading the other way. Half Century (54 miles): Follows the metric century route for the first 35 miles to the lunch stop in Townsend, DE. The route returns northwest through Middletown and back to Chesapeake City. If you can do 25 miles in hilly Baltimore County, you should be able to do this relatively flat 54-mile ride. 31-mile Ride: Ride to historic Odessa, DE. Optional tours of historic buildings are available. Food is available in nearby Middletown, DE on the return trip. This route is appropriate for Casual and 10-mph riders.

AFTER THE RIDE...

Visit the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Museum to learn about the canal's 200-year history. (Open 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Join us at Schaefer's Canal House to eat, drink, relax with live music, and watch ships pass through the canal. 8 17 8 www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org 29 should be, and the ongoing success of National Pike, Normandy Shopping Bikes for the World Kent County Spring Fling -- the club’s Center, Ellicott City MD 21043; and 2005 Ride Start Locations FLN New Market Food Lion reserves continued to grow. Chakra Cycle Station, 1235 Paper Mill light. Left on RT 424 (Davidsonville I-695 to Exit 16 I-70 West to New Market Road, Cockeysville MD. AAP Avalon Area Patapsco State Park Rd.). Right at traffic light to shopping Exit 62. North on RT 75. Right at traffic Baltimore Area I-95 to Exit 47A I-195 East. Go 1.0 mi. to During the early 2000’s the Club’s center. light on RT 144 East. Go 1/2 mi. then Left Late Spring 2005 Collection Exit 3 then Right on RT 1 South. Right on worth grew to over $200,000, prompt- Please remember to leave a $10 dona- to Food Lion. ing the Executive Board to contract an Schedule tion (check preferred, payable to “Bikes South St. Left to Patapsco State Park. Go CRN Cranberry Square Shoppping for the World”) with each bike; BfW 1.0 mi. to T then Left across bridge over auditing firm to review Club financial Bikes for the World collects repairable FMS Franklin Middle School will mail you a receipt good for tax river. Right to parking lot for Pavilion 105. Center records after each year’s end. bicycles in the mid-Atlantic region of I-695 to Exit 19 I-795 North. Go 8.5 mi. I-695 to Exit 19 I-795 North. Go 8.5 mi. to purposes. Park admission is $2/person in cars; free Meanwhile, the Club became more suc- the United States, donating them to to Exit 9B RT 140 West. Follow Route Exit 9A RT 140 East. Bear Right to cessful with its giving program, assist- admission for cyclists without car. charities overseas for productive use by 140 to Westminster then Right on Reisterstown. Right at traffic light on Main ing numerous bicycling organizations individuals in need of affordable trans- Centrer Street to shopping center on St. Go 0.5 mi. then Right to school. including One Less Car, the League of port. Note: $10/bike donation suggest- APP Allen Pond Park/Bowie Arena Right. American Bicyclists, East Coast ed to defray shipping to overseas chari- I-695 to Exit 4 I-97 South. Go 9 mi. to Exit Greenway, and Rails-to-Trails, as well FPR Fulton P & R ty partners. Receipt provided for all 7 RT 3 South then 10 mi. to end. Go 0.7 mi. I-695 to Exit 16 I-70 West. Left at Exit 87 as several local projects, including the on RT 301 South then Right on RT 197 DVP Davidsonville Park & Ride material and cash donations. Bikes for I-695 to Exit 4 I-97 South. Go 9 mi. to RT 29 South. Go 2.5 mi past Rt. 32, then placement of signs along two rail trails the World is a project of the North (Collington Rd.) Go 0.3 mi. then Left Exit 7 RT 3 South. Go 5 mi. to 5th traf- Right on RT 216 West. Go 0.4 mi. to P&R in Catonsville and the installation of a Washington Area Bicyclist Association, at traffic light on Mitchellville Rd. Right on fic light. Left on RT 424 (Davidsonville on Left. drinking fountain and associated water a 501 c 3 non-profit charity. Northview Dr. Go 0.5 mi. then Left to Rd.). Go 5 mi. crossover RT 50/301 then well along the Northern Central Trail. Collections will take place rain or Bowie Ice Arena. In late 2002 it was suggested that the shine. For further info, visit Left to P & R. GLN Glenelg High School 2005 BBC ELECTIONS I-695 to Exit 16 I-70 West to Exit 80. Left on club should find a way to share some "http://www.bikesfortheworld.org" EFS Enchanted Forest Shopping of its accumulated assets with individ- ARP Alpha Ridge Park RT 32 South. Go 3 mi. then Right at traffic www.bikesfortheworld.org or call Bikes I-695 to Exit 16 I-70 West to Exit 83 Center ual members, so the Executive Board Elections are held for each I-695 to Exit 16 I-70 West. Left at Exit light on Burnt Woods Rd. Go 0.9 mi then for the World at 703-525-0931 or 571- Marriottsville Rd North. Go 0.75 mi. then decided to provide each member with a BBC Executive Board office 87 RT 29 South. Right on RT 40 West. Left to School. 212-4139. Left on Old Frederick Rd. RT 99. Go 0.75 free one-year extension to their mem- every year. Each term for Go 1.8 mi. then Right to shopping center bership during 2003. mi. then Left to park. Saturday, June 4, 9 am – 1 pm, St. President, Vice-President, before Bethany Lane. Park near Bagel GSS Greenspring Station Joseph’s Catholic Community, Liberty Secretary, and Treasurer is Bin. I-695 to Exit 23B Falls Rd. North. Right at By 2004 year end it became apparent BOH Bohemia Manor High School first traffic light on Joppa Rd.. Second Left Road, Eldersburg MD 21287, co-spon- for one year. Members-at- that we were on the verge of being too sored with Wesley Freedom Church. I-95 North to Exit 109A RT 279 South. Go on Station Dr. Left to Greenspring Station successful at reducing the Club’s finan- Large 2.5 mi. to Elkton. Left on RT 213 South. EHP Earleigh Heights Park & Ride For info, call Lou @410-549-1978. I-695 to Exit 2 RT 10 South. Go approx. parking lot and park near Joppa Rd.. OR, cial worth. As intended, our spending Cross RT 40 and go 6 mi. to Chesapeake serve two-year terms. The 7 mi. to end then Left on RT 2 South, take LIGHT RAIL to LUTHERVILLE sta- was drawing down our reserve, but at City. Cross C&D Canal Bridge. Go 1.0 mi. Saturday, June 4, 9 am –12 noon, election will be held in Go 1 mi. to 2nd traffic light then Left on tion. Right at first light onto Kurtz Avenue. the same time profits from events -- then Right on Basil Ave. Westminster Rotary Club, @ Boston November. Magothy Bridge Rd. P&R Right behind Go 0.3 mi. to Stop Sign then Right on especially Kent County Spring Fling -- Inn, Rt. 140, Westminster MD 21157. If you are interested in Earleigh Heights Fire House. Melachton Rd. which becomes Front Ave. had dropped, and the income from dues For info, contact Dave McCabe @410- was not sufficient to cover operating being a member of the CHS Chesapeake High School Go 0.2 mi. then Right on Seminary Rd. Go 876-2701 or "mailto:[email protected]" I-695 to Exit 2 RT 10 South. Go 6 mi. then 1.3 mi. then Left on Tally-Ho Rd. Go 1.0 mi. expenses. The club’s assets of $126,000 [email protected] nominating committee, ELK Elkridge MARC Train Parking Bear Left on RT 100 East. Go through 2 then Right on Joppa Rd. Go 0.2 mi. then at the end of 2004 were still over the Lot please contact Gloria traffic lights then merge on RT 177 East Right on Station Dr. Left to Greenspring $111,000 baseline, but the rate of out- Saturday, June 18, 9 am – 12 noon, I-95 to Exit 47A I-195 East. Go 1 mile Epstein at 410/665-3012 (Mountain Rd.). Go 3.0 mi. then Left to Station parking lot and park near Joppa Rd. flow was such that, at the rate we were Ann Jackson and Friends, at Pedal to Exit 3 RT 1. Right on RT 1 South. Go (between 7am and 11pm) school. spending, we would be broke in several Pusher's Bike Shop, 546 Baltimore and 0.4 mi. then Left at first traffic light on years. This realization prompted the Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park MD or [email protected] ASAP. Levering Ave. Go 1 block then Right on GWM Glenwood Middle School Executive Board to evaluate all aspects 21146. For directions, call 410-544- CMP Carroll Manor Park Main Street. Go 1 block then Left on From Washington: I-495 Exit 31 RT 97 I-695 to Exit 27 Dulaney Valley Rd. North of cash inflow and outflow with the 2323. For event info, call 410-315- Railroad Ave. Right to parking lot. North (Georgia Avenue). Go 21 mi. to (RT 146). Bear Right to remain on Dulaney goal of making the basic features of 8481 or 443-223-7236, or email Glenwood. Go 0.2 mi. past Union Chapel Valley Rd. after Loch Raven Bridge at membership (i.e. rides and Newsletter) [email protected]. Rd then school on Left. From Baltimore: I- self-supporting through member dues, Jarrettsville Pike. Left on Manor Rd.. Right FIF 5th District Elem. School I-695 to Exit 24 I-83 North to Exit 27. 695 to Exit 16 I-70 West toward Frederick. while making contributions and other on Carroll Manor Rd. then immediate Left Bicycles may also be dropped off Left on Mt. Carmel Rd. (RT 137). Go Exit 76 RT 97 South (Roxbury Mills Rd.). expense operations dependent on prof- to park. for Bikes for the World during approx. 6.0 mi. then cross Falls Rd. at Go 2 mi. then Right to school. its from events and other income store hours at selected Baltimore sources. This spending evaluation is blinking light. Go 0.5 mi. then Left to area bicycle retailers: CRO Crofton Shopping Center ongoing and will be adjusted as school. HCC Harford Community College I-695 to Exit 4 I-97 South. Go 9 mi. to Exit I-695 to Exit 33 I-95 North to Exit 80 RT required to attain and maintain a proper Race Pace, 8450 Baltimore 7 RT 3 South. Go 5 mi. to the 5th traffic cash reserve. 543 North toward Churchville. Go 5.5 mi. to

28 www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org 9 4th traffic light. Right on RT 22. Go 1.5 making the ride schedule available on- Also, in response to a number of ques- mi. to 2nd traffic light. Left on Thomas LPR Lisbon/Woodbine P&R MTV Mt. View Middle School President’s Message line to both members and non-mem- tions regarding the BBC’s financial sit- Run Rd. College on Right. Park near I-70 West to Exit 73. Right at end of I-695 to Exit 16A I-70 West. Go 11.7 mi. bers. Removal of the schedule from uation, the accompanying summary of tennis courts. ramp to traffic circle. Right on RT 99 to Exit 80 RT 32 North. Go 0.75 mi then Greetings, BBC members! the internet was not intended to be a the club’s financial history has been then Left to shopping center and P & R. Right on RT 99. Go 0.8 mi. then Left on permanent change, but only a tempo- compiled. Woodford Dr. then Left to school. I am happy to report that, as many BBC HHE Harford Hills Elem. School members have seen, the complete two- rary measure put into place until the I-695 to Exit 30 Perring Pkwy North. MAP MT Airy P&R month ride schedule returned to the BBC Board had a chance to assess the pos- Let’s all keep in mind that the BBC is Right at 1st traffic light on Joppa Rd. Go I-695 to Exit 16 I-70 West to Exit 68. NCM NCRR Trail - Monkton web site on April 16, following the sible causes of the membership what its members make it. Although 1/2 mi. then Left on Old Harford Rd. Bear Right on RT 27 North. P & R on Station Executive Board’s vote at the April 14 decline. (This may not have been we do contract out some services, such then Left to school. Left. I-695 to Exit 24 I-83 North to Exit 27. meeting. made clear; the sentiment was some- as newsletter printing and mailing, Bear Right on Mt Carmel Rd. Right at thing like, “Let’s first stop the bleed- membership records, and other club mailings, the club depends on volun- HMS Hereford Middle School MDE Middletown Elem. School traffic light on York Rd. Go one block At the March 10 meeting, the Executive ing; then we’ll diagnose the illness.”) I-695 to Exit 24 I-83 North to Exit 24. I-695 to Exit 16 I-70 West to Exit 49 to then Left on Monkton Rd. Go 3 mi. then Board had voted to temporarily discontinue The decision was not widely publi- teers for the vast majority of its work. Right on Belfast Rd. Left on Ensor Mill Middletown. Left at stop towards Left to Monkton Station. posting both the ride schedule and the cized (or explained), other than the Thanks to the hard work of our road Rd. Left on York Rd. Go 1.0 mi. then Braddock Heights & Middletown. Go Newsletter on the web site. (This was not a brief announcement that appeared in captain, our ride coordinators, and most place of the May ride schedule, of all dozens of ride leaders, our Right on Corbett Rd. Go 0.3 mi. then 3.0 to 4.0 mi. then Right at traffic light NCP NCRR Trail – Paper Mill unanimous decision; there were several Left to school. on Schoolhouse Rd. School on Left. I-695 to Exit 24 I-83 North to Exit 18 board members opposed to it.) This meas- because the ride schedule was only June/July ride schedule offers a total of nearly 120 rides. Enjoy the summer, Warren Rd. East. Left at second traffic ure was taken in response to a significant expected to be “off the air” for a short decrease in the club’s membership since the time. and let’s get out there and ride! HPS Hopkins Place Shopping Center MLP Maryland Line P & R light on York Rd. (RT 45 North). Go 1.0 I-695 to Exit 4 I-97 South. Go 9mi. to I-695 to Exit 24 I-83 North to Exit 36 mi then Right on Ashland Rd. (RT 145 same time last year. It was suggested that Although the ride schedule has been Exit 7 RT 3 South. Go 4 mi. then Left RT 439. Cross RT 439 to P & R. East). Go 0.25 mi then Bear Left on the introduction of the Newsletter on the web site at the beginning of this year could returned to the web site, the Executive at 4th traffic light on Johns Hopkins Rd. Paper Mill Rd.. Go 0.75 mi. to NCR Board did vote against posting the Ken Philhower Right to shopping center. Trail crossing then Left to parking lot. have contributed to the membership decline, MMS Monocacy Middle School although this was not an established fact. entire newsletter on the web for the I-695 to Exit 16 I-70 West to Exit 53 RT OR, take LIGHT RAIL to PEPPER RD. The BBC membership dropped from 2347 world to see, at least for now. The BBC President 15 North. Go 3 mi. to Exit 5 station. Go Right on Schilling Rd. for HVE Hunt Valley Executive Plaza II members on March 1998 to 2063 members sentiment was that the newsletter was I-695 to Exit 24 I-83 North. Bear Right Opposumtown Pike North. Go 2 mi. 1/2 block to RR crossing. Right on on March 2003 (approximately 2.5% drop one of the benefits of membership that Exit 20A Shawan Rd. East. Right to then Right to school across from Pepper Rd. Go 0.3 mi. to stop sign then per year). However the membership should be made available only to THE RISE AND DECLINE OF front Executive Plaza parking lot. OR, Frederick Community College. Left on Wight Rd. Go 0.3 mi. to traffic members and not given away free, dropped from 2333 members on March THE BBC’S WEALTH take LIGHT RAIL to PEPPER RD. sta- light then Left on York Rd. (RT 45). Go 2004 to 1731 members on March 2005 especially since the ride schedule and special events information are already tion. Proceed West (left) on Schilling MSC Manor Shopping Center one block then Right on Ashland Rd. (nearly 26% drop in one year). The reason Beginning in the latter 1980’s the BBC Rd. First Right after traffic light to I-695 to Exit 27 Dulaney Valley Rd. (RT 145). Go 0.25 mi then Bear Left on for the unusually large decline seemed at available on the web site. We are, began to acquire something most bike Executive Plaza. North (RT 146). Bear Left on Paper Mill Rd.. Go 0.75 mi. to NCR first to be fully attributable to the ride however, looking into making the clubs don’t have -- the luxury of a com- Jarrettsville Pike after Loch Raven Trail crossing then Left to parking lot. schedule and Newsletter having recently newsletter available in electronic form fortable financial surplus. This was pri- Bridge where Dulaney Valley Rd. goes gone online. Further evaluation revealed to members only, either by e-mail or marily due to the success of several KES Kingsville Elem. School through a members-only web site. We I-695 to Exit 32B RT 1 North. Go 7.4 Right. Go 4.0 mi. then Right to shopping that the one year free membership given to annual events, but in particular, Kent NCW NCRR Trail – Whitehall still need to determine the best mi. then Left at traffic light on Sunshine center before Sweet Air Rd. I-695 to Exit 24 I-83 North to Exit 27. all existing members during the year prior County Spring Fling. method to accomplish this with the Ave. Go 0.4 mi. then Right to school. Bear Right on Mt. Carmel Rd. Left at to the decline, was responsible for the 2004 membership being inflated by approx 322 resources available. By the end of 1997 the Club had assets MSM Marley Station Mall traffic light on York Rd North. Right on I-695 to Exit 4 I-97 South to Exit 14 RT Wiseburg Rd. Go 1.8 mi. to the Park & members, since there was no normal attri- totaling over $145,000. Recognizing LIB Liberty High School tion during that period. Therefore the drop Other short-term plans include simpli- that the BBC’s worth was beginning to I-695 to Exit 18 West Liberty Rd. (RT 100 East to Exit 16B RT 2 North toward Ride. from March 2004 to March 2005, after fying the dues structure, offering the seem excessive, the Executive Board 26) to Eldersburg. Right on RT 32 Glen Burnie. Left at 2nd, 3rd, or 4th expected attrition is subtracted, is approx option of an on-line/electronic mem- voted to target the Club’s future net Sykesville Rd. At next traffic light Left traffic lights to Marley Station Mall and NOC North Carroll High School 14% -- still significantly greater than the bership (i.e., without a printed worth at $111,000 (the Club’s assets at on Bartholow Rd. Right to school at top follow Loop around to parking lot "E" in I-695 to Exit 19 I-795 North to Exit 8 2.5% average drop. newsletter) with a reduced rate for the end of 1996), and to budget any of hill. OR, I-70 West to Exit 80 RT 32 back of Mall near J C Penney. Park in RT 795. Left on RT 30 North. Go 10 mi. dues, reducing the amount of discount amount over that at year end for the North. Cross RT 26 then at traffic light section E47 near crosswalk leading to B to Hampstead. Left at traffic light on As many of you saw, removal of the on-line for a family membership, and publish- next year’s “giving program”. The Left onto Bartholow Rd. At top of hill & A Trail. OR, take LIGHT RAIL to Hampstead Mexico Rd. Go 1/2 mi. then ride schedule generated a record amount of ing the new dues rate structure in the Executive Board felt that $111,000 was Right to school. CROMWELL STATION. Proceed south Left to school. e-mail traffic on bbctalk. Many of the newsletter, on-line, and in printed a sufficient reserve to keep the club (Right) on RT 648 for one block. Cross board members quickly realized that brochures. Longer-term goals include going for about three years in case the exploring credit card payment options LOC Loch Raven High School RT 176 (Dorsey Rd.) and turn Right on NFR New Freedom Rail Trail removal of the schedule was probably not Kent County Spring Fling were to be I-695 to Exit 29. Left on Cromwell sidewalk for about 50 feet. Go Left on I-695 to Exit 24 I-83 North to Exit 36. such a good idea, and began reconsidering for dues and establishing an e-mail discontinued for some reason. For the Bridge Rd. Left on Cowpens Rd then B&A Trail for about 3 mi. to Marley Right at end of ramp on Old York Rd RT their decision. The board members do address book for membership next several years -- due to difficulty renewals. Right to school. Station Mall. understand that there are many benefits of deciding who the giving recipients

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4 Maryland 07 429. Right on RT 45 York Rd. Go 3 mi. RUN Runnymede Elem. School then Left on Campbell Rd. Right on Front I-695 to Exit 19 I-795 North. Go 8.5 mi. to ramp bear Right on RT 151 South. Go under St. just after RR crossing in town then Right Exit 9B RT 140 West. Go through I-695 then immediately turn Left at traffic to parking lot. Westminster then Right on Mayberry Rd. light on Old North Point Rd. Go about 1.0 BBC0000 Right on Langdon Rd. then Right to school. mi. then Left on Main Ave. (just after 7-11 store). Right to school. Baltimore Bicycling Club NSC Normandy Shopping Center I-695 to Exit 15 RT 40 West. Right at first RVH River Hill Village Center traffic light after Patapsco State Park on I-695 to Exit 16 I-70 West to Exit 87 RT 29 SPK Sparks Elem. School BBC ORGANIZATIONAL LICENSE PLATES FOR YOUR CAR Normandy Center Dr. to shopping center. South toward Columbia. Exit 21 for RT 108 I-695 to Exit 24 I-83 North to Exit 24 East to Clarksville. Go 6 mi. then Left on Belfast Rd.. Right at end of ramp. Go 0.3 Great Star Drive to shopping center. mi. then Right to school. If you are a BBC member and Maryland resident, you can obtain BBC license plates similar to the one depicted NTH New Town High School above for your car. The ONE-TIME fee is $15.00/pair, which includes postage. I-695 to Exit 19 I-795. Go 3.4 mi. to Exit 4 Owings Mills Blvd. South. Go 2.0 mi. then SDY Sandymount Park TAS Tred Avon Shopping Center US RT 50/301 East across Bay Bridge. Go Ordering instructions: Right on Lakeside Blvd. Go 1.0 mi. then I-695 to Exit 19 I-795 North. Go 8.5 mi. to Left on New Town Blvd. Use second Exit 9B RT 140 West. Go 5.5 mi. toward 10.0 mi then at 50/301 split bear Right on 1. Call, write, or e-mail the BBC license plate representative (below). Give your name, phone number, mailing entrance on Left to school. Westminster then Left at traffic light on RT 50 East (toward Ocean City). Go 16.0 address, and number of sets desired. Green Mill Rd.. Next Right on Old mi. to Easton then bear Right on RT 322 Westminster Pike then Right to Park. East (Easton Pkwy). Go 1.7 mi. to 3rd traf- NWT New Town Village Center 2. The license plate representative will verify your membership status and send a blank application form with his sig- I-695 to Exit 19 I-795 to Exit 4. Follow fic light. Left on Marlboro Ave. Right to nature, certifying that you are a BBC member. shopping center. Park near grassy area along Owings Mills Blvd. South. 2nd light Right SEV 7th District Elem. School on Lakeside Blvd. Go 1 mi. then Right on I-695 to Exit 24 I-83 North to Exit 33 York RT 322. 3. Fill in the form. New Town Blvd. Right to shopping center. Rd. North (RT 45). Go 1.8 mi. then Left to school. TCP Thurmont Community Park 4. a. If you are replacing your existing license plates, mail the completed form directly to the Motor Vehicle I-695 to Exit 16 I-70 West to US 15 north. Administration (MVA) along with a check for $15.00 per pair, payable to the MVA. OMR Olney Manor Rec. Center Go 15.0 mi. to RT 806 Thurmont Exit. RT 108 West to RT 97 (Georgia Ave). Go SHS Southern High School I-695 to Exit 4 I-97 South to Exit 22 RT Right at end of ramp then Left at traffic b. If you are ordering plates for a new car, you may give the completed form to your dealer to submit with your Left 2 to 3 mi to Emory Rd, Left. to Rec 665 East (Aris T. Allen Blvd.). Go approx. light. Go 0.5 mi. then Left to Park. Please registration application. Center 1.5 mi. then Bear Right onto RT 2 South park in back Parking Lot. (Solomons Island Rd.). Go 8.0 mi. then 5. The MVA will mail your BBC plates along with a new registration card directly to your mailing address within 4 ORR Oregon Ridge Park weeks. I-695 to Exit 24 I-83 North to Exit 20B Right to school. TES Taneytown Elem. School Shawan Rd. West. Left at traffic Light on I-695 to Exit 19 I-795 North to Exit 9. Follow RT 140 through Westminister. Exit 6. If you are replacing your existing license plates, remember to return your old plates to the MVA promptly. Beaver Dam Rd.. Go 0.5 mi then Right to SOC South Carroll High School Park. OR, take LIGHT RAIL to GILROY I-695 to Exit 19 I-795 to Exit 4. Follow traffic circle just before Taneytown on The BBC license plate representative is: RD. station. Proceed to intersection at Owings Mills Blvd. South for 2.3 mi. At Antrim Blvd. Right on Trevanion Rd. Right south end of the station (by the stop sign). "T" turn Right onto Lyons Mill Rd. Go 2.5 on Kings Rd. then left to school. Jim Matsakis Right on Beaver Dam Rd. Go 1.3 mi. then mi. then Right onto Liberty Rd. Go 11.5 2560 Ashbrook Dr. Left to Park. Please park away from build- mi. through Eldersburg to Winfield (small TGM Tollgate Mall Ellicott City, MD 21042-1755 ing. sign on right). Right at Old Liberty Rd then I-695 to I-95 North to Exit 77B RT 24. Go quick Left and Right to school. 5.5 mi. to Bel Air. Left on Marketplace Phone: 410-461-8322 Drive. Park in mall behind Einstein Bagels e-mail: [email protected]" [email protected] PRP Providence Road P&R I-695 to Exit 28 Providence Rd. North. (subject to change) SPH Sparrows Point High School From the East Right at end of ramp then From West or South of Baltimore: I-695 TMP Taneytown Memorial Park across Key Bridge to Exit 43. At end of I-695 to Exit 19 I-795 North to Exit 9B. For more information, visit Right to P & R. From the West at end of ramp cross Providence Rd. to P & R. ramp bear Left on RT 158 East (Bethlehem Follow RT 140 through Westminister. Continue on RT 140 through traffic circle http://www.marylandmva.com/VehicleServ/SpecialtyPlates/OrgPlates_Entry1.asp Blvd.) Go 1 mile to traffic light. Cross Rt. 151 (North Point Blvd.) and continue and Taneytown. Cross RT 194 at traffic PVP Perryville P&R I-695 to Exit 33 I-95 North to Exit 93. straight on Old North Point Rd. Go about Light. Go approx. 0.4 mi. then Left to Park. Right on RT 222 then Right to P&R. 1.0 mi. Left on Main Ave. (just after 7-11 store). Right to school. From North or East UMB University of Maryland Baltimore of Baltimore: I-695 Inner Loop to Exit 42 County RT 151 (North Point Blvd.). At end of I-695 to Exit 12C Wilkens Ave (RT 372 West). Go 0.8 mile to top of hill. Left at

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Weekend in Thurmont September 23-25, 2005

Join us for this 5th annual cycling weekend in the beautiful Monocacy River Valley. The event is limited to 50 participants and many previous attendees said they are coming again, so don’t delay - we expect this event to sell out quickly! Enjoy superb cycling over mostly rolling terrain on lightly traveled country roads, deluxe accommodations traffic circle on Hilltop Rd. (second entrance to and great food. What more could you ask for! BBC WEEKDAY EVENING RIDES UMBC campus). Continue past traffic light (Hilltop Here’s what you’ll get: Circle), then immediately turn Left to Parking Lot 8. 3 days of great cycling! ( with routes from 17 to 65 miles) Howard County: OR, I-95 to Exit 47B RT 166 North towards Meet to ride with the cluster group, 26-mile circuit. Part of the Friday and Saturday lodging at the award winning Thurmont Super 8 Motel Catonsville. Take first exit for UMBC. Go 0.5mi. group tends to be a fast training ride but everybody is welcome. Friday evening dessert party and Saturday evening wine and cheese party then Left on Hilltop Circle. Go 0.3 mi. to top of hill. Saturday and Sunday Country Buffet Breakfast at the Cozy Inn Start: Glenelg High School, 14025 Burnt Woods Rd. I-70 W, Right at traffic light on Hilltop Rd. then Left to Exit at Rt. 32 South, right turn on Burnt Woods Rd. (at traffic Signal). School on Saturday Land & Sea Buffet Dinner at the Cozy Inn Parking Lot 8. left 0.5 miles. Complimentary room for showering and changing after cycling on Sunday

All rooms have HBO TV and are double occupancy. Some rooms have two double beds and some have WES Westminster Elem. School Time: Tues, Thurs. evenings starting April 5th to April 28 @5:45, I-695 to Exit 19 I-795 North. Go 8.5 mi. to Exit 9B May through August @ 6 p.m., Sept. and Oct. @ 5:45 p.m. one queen size bed . If you have a preference, check the appropriate box. Room assignment will be on RT 140 West. Go 13.5 mi. through Westminster then a first come basis. (Call for single room availability.) Left at traffic light on RT 31. Go 0.5 mi. then Right Oregon Ridge: at traffic light on Uniontown Rd. Go 0.8 mi then Left Meet to ride with the cluster group. Part of the group tends to EACH ATTENDEE MUST PROVIDE AN APPLICATION AND SIGNED RELEASE. to school. be a fast training ride but everybody is welcome. Start: OOR From 695 to I-83 N.to exit 20B. Shawan Rd W. to Name ______Phone______WRP Western Run P&R Beaver Da,m Rd. Turn left. Use parking lot at the lodge. Alternate area – use the I-695 to Exit 24 I-83 North to Exit 20B Shawan Rd. P&R immediately after the off ramp of I-83 on Right. Address______e-mail______West. Right on Western Run Rd. then Right to Time: Tues, Wed., Thurs., eves , April 5 to Oct 4 @6 p.m. P & R. ______Roommate______(Please provide roommate info and payment at baltimore bicycling club racing team the same time.)

Team BBC’s 2005 Race Schedule ______Emergency Contact Name Emergency Contact Phone 5/28 Bike Jam/Kelly Cup (National Event) Baltimore, MD 6/4 Quicksilver Circuit Race Sterling, VA BBC member p.p. for complete weekend $150.00 ….non-member p.p. $158.00 …. $______6/11 Rockville Grand Prix Rockville, MD 6/12 Snow Valley Grand Prix of Bethesda Bethesda, MD Please make check payable to BBC. 6/19 Solerex Points Race Frederick, MD 6/26 Reston Town Center Grand Prix Reston, VA POSTMARK DEADLINE IS AUGUST 20, 2005. 7/9 Hagerstown Crit (Championship Race) Hagerstown, MD (Refund minus $20 until Aug. 27. No refund after Aug. 27.) 8/13 Michael P. Murad Memorial Road Race Bealeville, MD 7/16 Giro di Coppi Road Race Wolfsville, MD 7/29-31 Tour de Toona (National Event) Altoona, PA Mail applications, signed release forms and checks(s) to: 8/14 RFK Criterium Washington, DC BBC Thurmont Weekend 8/21 Back-to-School Crit (Team BBC Sponsored) Baltimore, MD 9100 Orbitan Road 8/28 MABRA Senior Time Trial Championship Boonsboro, MD Baltimore, MD 21234 9/11 Wilmington Classic Criterium Wilmington, DE 9/17 King Pawn Grand Prix Baltimore, MD 9/18 Turkey Day Circuit Race Upper Marlboro, MD Questions: [email protected] or call: 9/24-25 MABRA Senior Track Championship Trexlertown, PA John or Jane Cole (410)661-4427 Walt or Carol Russell (410)665-0651

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JUNE AND JULY RIDE SHEDULE Wednesday - June 1 by the Seven Valleys Vineyards; the last Westminster. Turn R on Center St to 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 34-38 mi - ten miles are relatively flat. Cranberry Square S.C. on R. Renee Faison (410) 356-7088, Join a new leader on a rolling ride with some [email protected]) 13/15 MPH - 9am - 44 mi - Ken hills; bring snack. Possible lunch after the ride START: ORR - Oregon Ridge Park Philhower (410/437-0309, k3nphilhow- at Ledo's Pizza. Join us for a rolling to moderately [email protected]) hilly ride. No rest stop. START: HPS-Hopkins Place S.C. 13/15 MPH - 9am - 62 mi - Dan Artley Ken's popular ride to Galesville for lunch; MEMBERSHIP NEWS (410/329-2235) Ride Descriptions Saturday - June 4 typical A.A. Co. terrain, flat to rolling w/an START: TMP-Taneytown Memorial Park-I-695 ROSTER: Please keep in mind that the pace may CASUAL - 10am - 28 mi - Donna occasional short hill. to Exit 19, I-795 to end, following Rt. 140 to Because of the increased cost of print- vary depending on the terrain. Benjamin (410/658-4016, 6-9 pm, Westminster; continue on Rt. 140 to traffic cir- ing and mailing annual rosters, the club 2005 Ride [email protected]) 15/17 MPH - 9am - 84 mi - Janet cle, then into Taneytown to park on left at will print a quantity of rosters which Coordinators START: Rising Sun Town Center, Goldstein (410/366-1466, western end of town; park anywhere BUT the will be available to any member who Casual [email protected]) 7-8 mph, and generally up to 25 miles RT273, Rising Sun Md lot adjacent to the pool requests a copy. If you would like a Take RT 1 north across Conowingo : MTV - Mt View M.S. over easy terrain. Rides with some hills Casual START This is a fairly flat, tandem-friendly metric copy call or e-mail Barb Park at 410- Al Giglitto's ride to Point of Rocks. Mostly are generally 15 miles or less. On these Mitch Tobias ...... 410-833-8137 Dam. Go about 6 miles to "Y" in road century that will also be a training ride for the 823-4293 or [email protected]. At rolling with a few good climbs. Pizza or rides, the group makes an effort to stay [email protected] and bear right onto RT 273 East MS 150 the next weekend, with a lunch stop some time in the future the roster will convenience store lunch. together. (3/10 mile or so past High's conven- at 29.1 miles and another rest stop for ice be available on the web site. Mike Falatico ...... 410-377-9140 ience store Go another 2 miles to cream at 44.5 miles. Always a popular and McDonald's, on your right at traffic 18 MPH - 9am - 64mi - Will Hudson fun ride, I'll try to finish it with just a bit more 10-12 MPH MAILED NEWSLETTER: For average adult riders, these rides light. Park on left side of shopping (410/356-5752, [email protected]) scenic detour to avoid a bit of Rt. 140, a The “Forwarding Service” option to 10-12 MPH maintain a pace of 10-12 miles. Terrain Dick Voelkel ...... 410-744-6941 center lot. Petal the rural, rolling hills START: HMS – Hereford M. S. – Take I- detour first shown to me by Walt Russell. All members has been discontinued and we is usually moderate but can be hilly. [email protected] of Cecil County, then enjoy crafts, 83 North to Exit 27. Mt. Carmel Rd. Right riders and paces are welcome, though the have substituted “Change Service”. music and food at Rising Sun's "Sun on Mt Carmel Rd. Right on York Road at ride may not be swept for those riding slower The cost of “forwarding” newsletters is Tom Anzalone . . . . .410-329-3864 Fest". Bring bike lock and lunch the light. Left on Corbett Rd. then Left than 13 mph. $4.70 per newsletter and the cost of 13-15 MPH For faster riders, these rides maintain a [email protected] money. into the School. “change” is .70 per newsletter. Please pace of 13-15 mph for 35-65 miles Very hilly ride to New Freedom. - 9:30am - 37 mi - Rick Peters be sure to notify the club of your 13/15 MPH over sometimes hilly terrain. 10/12 MPH - 9:30am - 32 mi - Manny (410/654-0634, [email protected]) address changes – you can use the 13-15 MPH Rich Burns ...... 410-433-4162 Steinberg & Bob Seay (410/655- : NWT-New Town Village Center form on the inside back cover to notify START 15-17 MPH [email protected] 8242 & 410/242-6929) TANDEM - 9:30am - 52/63 mi - Carol & Newtown to Sykesville; mod. hilly ride (there us. Or call or e-mail Barb at address For experienced cyclists, these rides START: DVES -- I-695 to I-97 to MD Walt Russell (410/ 665-0651, wrus- are a couple of challenging sections) in Balto. above. maintain a pace of 15-17 mph over 50 West about 4 miles to Exit 16 [email protected]) & Carroll Cos.; if you like some good hills, varied terrain for 40-130 miles. 15-17 MPH Judy Broadwater . . .410-628-6297 Davidsonville Rd. Left at Rt 424 START: RUN Runnymeade E. S. this ride won't disappoint! CYCLING SENIORS: The Baltimore County of Aging spon- [email protected] South about 4 miles to bear right Ride to New Oxford. 18 MPH onto Rt 424 (Central Avenue). Go 3/4 sors 2 bicycling groups for senior citi- For the strongest and most experienced 15/17 MPH - 9am – 51 mi - Paul Martin mile to School on right. Sunday - June 5 zens. One is the Ateaze Senior Center riders, a pace of 17-19 mph is main- 18 MPH (410/685-7585) Craig Martin ...... 410-538-8791 Davidsonville Elementary School to 10/12MPH - 9:30 am - 21/33 mi - Gloria in Dundalk, sponsoring the “ Cycling tained over varied terrain for 50-200 START: CMP - Carroll Manor Park [email protected] Deale (lunch in Deale) gentle terrain. Epstein (410/665-3012, [email protected]) Seniors of Baltimore County” with miles. A hilly ride from Carroll Manor Park to Fawn weekly rides on Fridays. To be put on START: CMP - Carroll Manor Park Grove. the mailing list for the yearly schedule 13/15 MPH - 9:30am - 49 mi - Gary Mark Serio's classic 'Sweet Air Ride'. Tandem Tandem call the Ateaze Senior Center at 410- Riding on a “bicycle built for two,” Marcia & Clark Brandon (717/235-3893, gbran- Mod. hilly, scenic 21 mi ride w/ stop @ 18 MPH - 8:30am – 103 mi - Gil Olvera 887-7356. with the CRABS (couples riding a Merrill ...... 410-467-0811 [email protected]) Palmisano's Deli and option to add anoth- (410/635-6692, [email protected]) The second group is a Pikesville sen- bicycle simultaneously) over moderate [email protected] START: MLP-Maryland Line P&R er 10 mi toward the end. START: WES – Westminster E.S. iors group, the “Easy Riders”, cycling terrain for 25-60 miles. There is not Ellen's Whinery Tour-enough hills to The Blue Ridge Summit Century. Up and over make Ellen whine and enough wine - 10 am - 25 mi - Joan Mason on Mondays. To be put on the mailing any specified pace, but groups of dif- Winter 10/12 MPH the Catoctains on a classic club century. This list for the yearly schedule call the ferent paces usually form – regrouping Gloria Epstein . . . . .410-665-3012 to ease the pain; a somewhat hilly (410/751-6016, IS a Tour de Montes training ride. Pikesville Senior Center at 410-887- at rest /food stops. Many rides offer [email protected] southern PA ride with a lunch stop at [email protected]) 1245. two or three alternate lengths (e.g. the Naylor Vineyard Grapeblossom START: CRN - Cranberry Square TANDEM - 10:30am - 38/44 mi - Team 25/45 mi.). Festival or the Amish Farmers Shopping Center, Westminster. From I- Pastorick (703/549-7133, Market and a brisk salute as we ride 695 take I-795 to Rt.140W to [email protected].)

24 www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org 13 START: Leonardtown MS, Take I-95 south Ride to the Beach. Come bike along the B Mountains! Climb hills you've never around the Washington Beltway to Rt. & A Trail (and other roads), to a beach on seen before! Light traffic! Guaranteed 5/Branch Ave. exit South. Just before the bay in Sandy Point State Park. Be pre- sunshine! Breathtaking views! This reaching Waldorf, exit to the Left to remain pared to go for a swim if you really want to sounds like another Tour de Montes on Rt. 5 S. to Lexington Park and cool off on the middle of the ride. See BBC CLUB PICNIC training ride. Leonardtown. Be alert to turns to stay on great views of the Bay Bridge. Easy for a SUNDAY Rt. 5 through Leonardtown to the Middle 33 mile ride! Enough stops for drinks even Sunday - June 12 School. if it is a really hot day. Anyone who wants CASUAL – 9 am - 7/14/18 mi – JULY 17, 2005 Piney Point Pedal. Ride through the rolling to do the shorter 27 mile version of this Becky Smith (410-788-5369) and countryside of mid St. Mary's County ride should meet us at Earleigh Heights Patapsco State Park Mary Ryan (410-828-1015) including Piney Point and St. George Ranger station (along the trail, not ride Avalon Area-Pavilion 105 START: ELK – Elkridge (Old MARC Island. Lunch on the deck at Evan's start EHP) about 20-45 minutes after the Station) 1:00 PM Seafood Restaurant at the halfway point. ride start. Patapsco Valley Park Tri County This is a joint WABITS/CRABS ride. Rain or Shine Loop. Flat to gently rolling ride though - 9:30am - 42/58 mi - Gary 13/15 MPH the park and adjacent neighborhoods. Monday - June 6 Brandon (717/235-3893, gbrandon@mary- 13/15 MPH - 5:45pm - 24mi - Chris landgeneral.org) 10/12 MPH - 9am - 37 mi - Mike McLaughlin (443) 794-2294, : MLP-Maryland Line P&R START Gesuele (410/965-5379 work; 410- [email protected]) PA Puddle Jumper-a hilly, but scenic 274-8253 cell, START: Triadelphia Ridge E.S. southern PA ride following streams, val- [email protected]) I-695 to I-70W. to Rt. 32 S. Go about 3 mi leys, ponds and lakes; the field lilies START: LPR - Lisbon/Woodbine P&R and turn R. @ TL at Ten Oaks Rd. (just should be in full bloom and the section Some uphills and some downhills and past Burnt Woods Rd.); first L @ traffic cir- around Lake Redmond and Lake Williams for those who want to....Pizza after cle (3/4 around traffic circle); first L. TRO is very nice (except for that hill...); the last the ride? Rolling to hilly terrain. Triadelphia Rd. (@Folly Quarter) and first ten miles are relatively flat. x Road Rides for all paces L. into school parking lot. Rolling ride with x Mountain Bike/Hiking Trails Available 13/15 MPH - 9:30am - 42 mi - Rich a few hills. No rest stop. Astonishingly little - 9am – 82 mi - Phil Manger x 15/17 MPH Burns (410/433-4162, rnburns@prodi- Famous Dave’s BBQ traffic. (410/666-0585, [email protected]) x gy.net) Kids Playground START: Thurmont Community Park x START: RVS-Riverside S.C.-I-695 to Covered Pavilion Tuesday - June 7 Thurmont Community Park - I-70 west to x Exit 33, I-95 N; then take Exit 80, turn Ride Schedule Provides All Ride Classes 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 55 mi - Craig Martin US 15 north. Drive about 15 miles to MD right at end of ramp, 1/2 mi. to shop- (410/538-8791, [email protected]) 806/Thurmont Exit; right at end of ramp; ping ctr. on left; park out from super Registration Form: Registration by July 12, 2005 START: WRP - Western Run P & R left at traffic light. Park is a half-mile on the market. Cost: Adults - $15 Children under 12 - $5 Rolling ride with hills through Northern left. Park in rear parking lot. "Over The NIce ride to Havre de Grace & Make Checks payable to BBC Baltimore County with a snack stop in Mountains Without Pain" – extended to the Susquehanna St. Park on some sel- Mail to: Howard Rosenbaum, 6720 Old Pimlico Rd. Baltimore, MD 21209 Hereford. Come join the fun! C&O canal. A leisurely amble across the dom-biked roads; lunch/snack Name(s): Phone: Catoctins and South Mountain to the his- options. Children’s names/ages: Thursday - June 9 toric canal and the Antietam battlefield. Vegetarian-only meal: 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 34-38 mi - Renee Stores are scarce, and lunch isn't until Mile 13/15 MPH - 9am - 46/54/61 mi - Additional info: Howard Rosenbaum; 410-653-2363, [email protected] Faison (410) 356-7088, 54, so bring something to eat. Barry & Mary Menne (410/795-6571) [email protected]) START: MTV-Mt. View M.S. START: ORR - Oregon Ridge Park - 9am – 100 mi - Elizabeth Roach st 18 MPH Beautiful country ride through Carroll Directions: From Baltimore Beltway (I-695) take I-95E (Exit 47). Take 1 exit onto US Join the gang for a rolling to moderately & Greg Conderacci (410/935-9141, eliza- st & Howard Cos.; lunch stop in Lisbon Rt. 1 S, then 1 R onto South St. and first left intoPark. After entering park, take L at T hilly ride. No rest stop. PLEASE NOTE, [email protected]) with option for snack/drink before & and R into parking for Pavilion 105. Park admission is $2/person in cars. Free admission RIDE THIS WEEK IS THURSDAY NOT : MMS – Monocacy M. S. START after lunch stop; mostly low traffic; for cyclists riding into park.Park Opens at 9AM. WEDNESDAY!! Hamburg Heaven is a Potomac Peddlers longer rides follow same route but century with shorter options. Lunch is in include extra loops; 1 mile on narrow Saturday - June 11 Smithburg. Test your mettle against one of road with no traffic, 1 mile on well- 10/12 MPH - 10am - 33/27mi - Scott the toughest centuries in the Cactoctin packed unpaved road with option to Zelazny (410/525-2591, scott_z@myreal- Mountains! Not for the faint of heart or avoid. box.com) weak of limb, this ride gives you bragging START: MSM - Marley Station Mall rights as Kings and Queens of the 14 www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org 23

OUT OF BOUNDS York County ride; a great final warm- - 15/17 MPH - 8:30am - 62 mi - Gene Young Wednesday - June 15 JUNE - 6/3-5 — Chesapeake Bay Asthma Ride HYPERLINK http://www.bikevirginia.org www.bikevir- up for the Tour de Montes or Bike - A weekend of cycling on Maryland’s bucolic ginia.org, HYPERLINK mailto:[email protected] :- (410/828-1137) 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 34-38 mi - Eastern Shore is the perfect way to kick off summer SEPT 9/11 - Southern Maryland Fall Century [email protected], or 757-229-0507 30-, 63-, and 100-mile routes from the Village Green Park START: SPK - Sparks E.S. Renee Faison (410) 356-7088, Virginia. The American Lung Association of Maryland invites in the town of Indian Head at the southernmost end of cyclists of all abilities to join the 19th annual Northern Baltimore County to Harford [email protected]) JULY- 7/3 – Delaware Double Cross – White Clay MD 210 [Indian Head Highway] (20 miles south of Chesapeake Bay Asthma Bike Tour conducted at Bicycle Club, Middletown, DE. 31 or 62 miles. $13 Washington Beltway exit 3-A). Sponsored by the Oxon County Loop. Moderately hilly ride with rest COMBINED 15/17-18 MPH - 8:30am Salisbury, Md. Saturday’s rides range from 40 to 100 START: ORR - Oregon Ridge Park before 6/21, $20 at start. www.whiteclaybicyclub.org. Hill Bicycle and Trail Club. Cycle through scenic and his- – 85 mi - Frank Morgan (410/472- miles, and Sunday’s rides go from 10 to 40 miles toric Southern Maryland. Registration from 7:00 am to stops in Hampstead and Madonna. Join us for a rolling to moderately hilly Great air conditioned accommodations, pre-tour bike – Maine 9:00 am. $15 advance registration or $20 on the day of ride. No rest stop. 4865, [email protected]) tune-ups, great meals (even a crab feast), swimming, 7/10–15 – The 13th Annual Moose Tour Wheels Bike Club. This six day, 330 mile tour takes you the event. Short sleeve T-shirts for $10 must be ordered START: JES – Jarrettsville E. S. – music & entertainment A one-day option is available through beautiful western Maine. You will enjoy home by August 21. Info: 301-567-0089 or HYPERLINK 18 MPH - 9:30am - 60 to 80 mi - Mark Tabb Registration limited to 500. For info call 800-642- cooked meals and hot showers. We limit our ride to 165 http://www.ohbike.org/events#september11 (410/274–8668, [email protected]) Take Jarrettsville Pike to RT 23. 1184 or e-mail HYPERLINK mailto:bike@mary- Saturday - June 18 riders. Enjoy the small New England towns, swimming www.ohbike.org/events#september11. : MLP – MD Line P&R Right on RT 23. Drive 2 mi to school landlung.org [email protected] holes, and low traveled roads as you take in the scenery. START COME JOIN YOUR FELLOW CLUB on your right. For information: http://www.moosetour.com www.moose- – Centerton, NJ. South Will decide where we are going that week. MEMBERS AT THE BBC FLATLANDS . 11 am to 3 pm. Fun for the 9/17 – Jersey Devil Century 6/4 - Tour de Carroll tour.com or 207-743-5993, or Jersey Wheelman. 25, 50, 75, 100 or 125 miles. Flat to Will take requests but must have a lunch This ride is the revised Son of entire family. $10.00 ride charge, $20.00 entitles you mailto:[email protected] [email protected]. slightly rolling. For info HYPERLINK TOUR to a tee-shirt. Fund raiser for West End Place Adult "http://www.sjwheelman.org" www.sjwheelman.org. $14 stop! Hilldale Crunch. The return from Day Care Center in Westminster. Events include 15 — Maine Wheels pre-reg; $17 day of ride lunch is now on lower traffic roads and 30-mile 7/31- 8/5 - 6th Annual Coastal Tour CASUAL - 9:30am. - 31 mi - Bike Club This tour winds along the Maine coast A lob- with better scenery. rides in scenic Carroll County, rides and activities for ster bake is included with the trip. The rider limit is 65. – Sponsored by the TANDEM - 9:30am - 25 mi - Team Gross MitchTobias (410/833-8137, children and seniors. If you choose to get pledges 9/18 – Historic Back Roads Century For information: www.coastaltour.com or 207-743-5993, Potomac Pedalers. The rides start in Berryville, Virginia. (Mark, Nancy, Mitchell, Abby) (301/320- [email protected]) (not required) there are prizes in each category for or [email protected] Routes of 100, 62, 50, and 25 miles. The rides cover the most money raised. For more information please peaceful country roads over gently rolling terrain through 4623, [email protected]) START: Bohemia Manor H.S. Tuesday - June 21 call the Shenandoah River Valley. All routes share an area rich : Greenbelt Metro Station (south- Look in Newsletter for ride description 13/15 MPH - 5:45pm – 30 mi - Chris Nancy Ensor at 410-840-0406. AUG - 8/7–12 – 10th Annual New England START Adventure ’05 – Bike Vermont and New Hampshire, rid- in historical significance. Pre-registration fee $30, $35 McLaughlin (443) 794-2294, ing 162 to 325+ miles. Reasonably priced full SAG sup- day of event. Fee includes maps and SAG/Repair during bound I-95 exit 24 right into the parking lot) of Delaware-Maryland Flatlands Tour. 6/11 — Patuxent River Rural Legacy Ride -- Oxon port bike tour. (This is a No Camping Tour.) We stay at ride, refreshments at rest stops and a PPTC Century long- Ride to the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge, by [email protected]) Hill Bicycle and Trail Club's annual ride showcasing first rate motels, country inns and resorts. Visit our web sleeved t-shirt. For more information visit PPTC website: way of the US Agriculture Research Center. START: Triadelphia Ridge E.S. Prince George’s County’s Patuxent River Rural site: HYPERLINK http://www.newenglandadventure.com www.bikepptc.org. ALL PACES - 7:30/8/8:30/9/9:30am - Legacy Area, where farms, wetlands, and woods are www.newenglandadventure.com. Call for brochure: Tri- Most of the route follows lightly trafficked 31/54/63/77/106 mi. - Ken Philhower (See June 6th entry for directions to being protected from development with Maryland’s State Wheelers 1-800-727-9711. 9/18 – Bike4BreastCancer – Harford County Ribbon country roads. The few "busier" roads typi- ride start). The Great Summer Rural Legacy Program. Choose routes of 24, 46, or – Havre de Grace, Tydings Park 7am-5pm. Rural (410/437-0309, k3nphilhower@cable- 62 miles from the Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, with Ride Soltice Birthday Ride! It's the longest 8/21 – Covered Bridge Metric Century – Lancaster, Pa. routes – 25, 50, 62, 100 miles through Susquehanna State cally have good shoulders. There are some speed.com) rest stops at Mt Calvert, Magruder’s Ferry Landing, Sponsored by Lancaster Bicycle Club. 62-, 31-, & 15-mile Park and Harford Co. Marked routes, SAG, cue sheets, day of the year and the ride leader's and Eagle Harbor. Registration is from 7:00 to 9:00 rolling hills just to keep it interesting, but START: BOH - Bohemia Manor HS, rides wind their way through some of Pennsylvania’s most maps, rest stops. $20 pre-registered, $25 after. 9/2. birthday! Join us on a rolling to mod- am at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary Visitors Center, famous rural scenery, including seven covered bridges. Proceeds to Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation for nothing too challenging. Twenty five miles Chesapeake City, MD 11704 Fenno Road, Croom, Maryland. Advance reg- Terrain rolling with a few hills on the 62-mio ride and flat local breast cancer support. Info: erately hilly ride. No rest stop, but I'll istration is $12 for age 18 and older; $15 after June and a really cool visitors center as well. 35th annual Delaware-Maryland to moderately rolling on the 31- & 15-mi rides. "http://www.bike4breastcancer.org" www.bike4breast- probably go for a light dinner and 6. Info: 301-567-0089 or Registration $12/$20 – includes lunch, water stops, sag, cancer.org Bring your binoculars if you're a birder! Flatlands Tour - See additional informa- www.ohbike.org/events#june11. cue sheets, road markings, and ice cream. For info: Team Gross (Mark, Nancy, Mitchell, Abby) tion elsewhere in newsletter or web drink afterwards to toast my longevi- HYPERLINK "http://www.lancasterbikeclub.org" OCT 10/8 – Sea Gull Century – Salisbury, MD ty. You are welcome to join in! 6/19 – 20th Annual “Bay to Bay Ride” – 27, 50, www.lancasterbikeclub.org. 410-548-2772. HYPERLINK "http://www.seagullcentu- will lead at a don't-bike-much pace. Families site. 78, 86 or 104 miles. Flat. $20 til May 15, then $25. ry.org" www.seagullcentury.org. encouraged! Map, marked routes, waterbottle (to first 350 riders), – Sponsored by sag, food stops. Proceeds to Lions Club Leader Dog 8/20 – Cumberland Valley Century 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 60 mi - Craig Cumberland Valley Cycling Club, PO Box 711, 10/15 – Savage Century - Newark, DE 7500 feet of Program for the Blind. All blind riders ride free. Hagerstown, MD 21740. 101, 65, and 26 mile routes on climbing on 100-mi ride; Also 40, 60, 75-mi rides. $15 Tuesday - June 14 Martin (410/538-8791, SASE to Bay to Bay Ride, c/o Kitty Neff, 27635 Sunday - June 19 low traffic roads through the scenic rolling terrain of the before 10/9, $20 at start. HYPERLINK - 5:45pm – 29 mi - Chris [email protected]) Stryckning Road, Chestertown, MD, 21620; 410- Cumberland Valley. Rest stops, lunch, well-marked "http://www.whitedaybicycleclub.org" www.whiteclaybi- 13/15 MPH 10/12 MPH - 9am - 23/33 mi - Gloria 778-7356; [email protected] routes, cue sheets, sag. Info: www.bikecvcc.com or Beth cycleclub.org McLaughlin (443) 794-2294, Epstein (410/665-3012, [email protected]) START: ORR - Oregon Ridge Evans, [email protected] (301-865-1818) Rolling ride with hills to Rocks State – Choice of 6-mi. [email protected]) START: PRP - Providence P&R 6/18 – Pedal to Preserve ’05 10/16 – 25th Annual Covered Bridges Ride - Central Park and a snack stop at the 7/11 in (family ride), 20-mi, or 51-mi rides. Staggered start – 35, 65, 100 miles. Beautiful and Upper Bucks County. Rain or shine. 10-20-30-33-50- START: GWM - Glenwood Middle School Evie & Mike's popular Baltimore County times. All rides start & finish at Garden Spot H.S., 8/27 – Shore Fire Century flat to gently rolling routes from Middletown, DE to 63 miles on lightly traveled roads with beautiful fall Park in lot on left side of school as you ride, moderately hilly. Rest stop at Jarrettsville. Come join the fun! New Holland, PA. Reg. $20 in advance, $30 day of. Clayton, and points along Maryland’s eastern shore. $15 foliage and scenery. Up to 6 historic covered bridges. Free T-shirt with pre-registration. 717-293-0707l; pre-registered before August 13th, $20 thereafter. Includes Start: Tinicum Park on the shore of the Delaware River. enter. The Flag Day Ride! Wear a Red, Palmisano's. www.savelancasterfarms.org. rest stops, lunch, event souvenir, marked routes, and SAG Marked routes, cue sheets, SAG, rest stops with food and White, and Blue jersey if you have one and service. T-shirts may be purchased at additional cost drink. Party with picnic lunch and music at ride end. Pre- 6/19-26 - Great Ohio Bike Adventure - 16th annual through pre-registration only. For more information visit register by Oct. 1 and get free T-shirt. HYPERLINK render honors to every U.S. flag you pass! 13/15 MPH - 9:30am - 41/49 mi - bicycle-camping tour will highlight northeast Ohio us at http://www.whiteclaybicycleclub.org/shorefire.html http://www.cbbikeclub.org www.cbbikeclub.org Gently rolling ride with a few moderate hills. Cartan Kraft (410/235-2906) this year. Join 3,000 other cyclists as they explore or send SASE to WCBC c/o Don Carbaugh, 49 Marsh approximately 50 miles per day for 6 days of cycling No rest stops. START: SHS-Southern H.S. Woods Lane, Wilmington, DE 19810. E-mail: shore- 10/21-23 - Victorian Cape May Ride - White Clay’s17th For details and application call 614-447-0971 or [email protected] shorefire@whiteclaybicy- trip from Smyrna, DE to Cape May, NJ. 142 miles round Nice, rolling ride to Deale with mileage www.goba.com. cleclub.org or call 302-731-1430. trip in flat farmland. Includes 2 cruises crossing Delaware Bay. Saturday in Cape May. Limited to 32 people. 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 57 mi - Craig Martin options. 6/23—26 - Cycle Across Maryland - Mt. St. Mary’s - Central Bucks West Questions, call Sue or Chuck Harris at 302-764-2644. (410/538-8791, [email protected]) University, Emmitsburg, MD. Camping, dorm rooms, 8/28 - Lake Nockamixon Century High School, 375 West Court Street, Doylestown, PA. Complete description on www.whiteclaybicycleclub.org. : ORR - Oregon Ridge - 9am - 63 mi - Gary hotels, or B&B’s. www.onelesscar.org or 410-235- Ride 23 -100 miles on rolling terrain with a few hills. All START 13/15 MPH 3678. rides visit Lake Galena, and now even 40-milers make it Rolling ride with hills around Hampstead Brandon (717/235-3893, to scenic Lake Nockamixon. Includes marked route, cue and a snack stop at the Hampstead Jiffy [email protected]) 6/24-29 – Bike Virginia: Valley Byways Tour – sheet, SAG support, and a post-ride meal. Rest stops have Begins and ends in Roanoke, VA: the “Capital of the a large assortment of home-baked snacks. Winner of Mart. Come join the fun! START: SEV-7th District E.S. Blue Ridge.” Basic adult registration: $210; early LAB's "Best Century" award. Suburban Cyclists Tri-County Trek-a hilly Balto., Harf. and team registration: $185 pp. Late fee after 4/15 - $25. Unlimited, www.suburbancyclists.org.

22 www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org 15 exit 4, I-97 S to exit 7, Rt. 3 S. Recreation. 27 miles through relatively Wednesday - June 22 START: UMB University of Md, Balto. Cnty Tuesday - July 26 Continue on Rt. 3 S about 5 mi and - 9am - 26/35/40 mi - Gene hilly terrain (hey, it is Carroll 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 34-38 mi - Renee CASUAL - UMBC to Patapsco State Park 13/15 MPH - 5:45pm - 24 mi - Chris 10/12 MPH turn L on Davidsonville Rd., Rt. 424. Marrow (301/854-2885) County)...but the scenery makes it Faison (410) 356-7088, and through the park. Directions: 695 to exit McLaughlin (443) 794-2294, Continue on Rt. 424 until crossover : GLN - Glenelg H.S. worthwhile! [email protected]) 12C, Wilkens Ave (Rt 372) West 0.8 mile to [email protected]) START at Rt. 50/301. P&R is on left. From Rolling ride with some hills. Snack/rest START: ORR - Oregon Ridge Park top of hill. Left at traffic circle onto Hiltop START: Triadelphia Ridge E.S. DC take 50 E to Davidsonville Rd. stop. 13/15 MPH - 9am - 65 mi - Ken Rolling to moderately hilly ride. No rest Road (second entrance to UMBC campus). See June 6th for directions to ride start. exit. Philhower (410/437-0309, k3nphilhow- stop. Continue past the traffic light (Hilltop Circle), Rolling ride with a few hills. No rest stop. Galesville Ride. Fairly easy ride - 9am - 53 mi - Chris [email protected]) then immediately turn left onto Parking Lot 13/15 MPH through lovely Maryland countryside McLaughlin (443/794-2294, START: SHS-Southern H.S. Saturday - June 25 B. 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 57 mi - Joel Scenic ride through southern A.A. and 10/12 MPH - 9am - 36 mi - Manny to the small town of Galesville on the Wyman (410/252-0207, celestial- [email protected]) Chesapeake Bay shore. Lunch in START: MCP-Mt. Carmel P&R-I-695 to northern Calvert Cos.; terrain ranges Steinberg & Bob Seay (410/655-8242 & 10/12 MPH - 9am - 28 mi - Charlotte [email protected]) scenic Galesville. Please call about I-83N to Exit 27; left onto Mt. Carmel from flat to mod. hilly; rest stop in 410/242-6929) Pappas (410/385-1457, START: ORR - Oregon Ridge weather. Rd., P&R is across bridge on the right. Huntingtown, lunch stop in START: DVP – Davidsonville P&R. I- [email protected]) Rolling ride with hills around Hampstead Craig Martin's Halloween Ride - aptly Chesapeake Beach 695 to exit 4, I-97 S to exit 7, Rt. 3 S. START: SPK - Sparks E.S. and a snack stop at the Hampstead Jiffy named for some of the street names on Continue on Rt. 3 S about 5 mi and turn Moderately hilly ride; rest stop at NCR Tuesday - June 28 Mart. Come join the fun! - 9:30am - 55 mi - Joel the route, this is a beautiful ride; now, 13/15 MPH - 9am - 39 mi - Gary L on Davidsonville Rd., Rt. 424. ranger station or Twin Oaks store. 15/17 MPH Wyman (410/252-0207, celestial- Brandon (717/235-3893, Continue on Rt. 424 until crossover at Wednesday - July 27 Craig indicates it's "rolling with hills", but [email protected]) allow me to translate for the mortals [email protected]) Rt. 50/301. P&R is on left. From DC 13/15 MPH - 8:30am - 35 mi - George 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 34-38 mi - Renee : WRP - Western Run P & R among us: it's hilly; but not so hilly that START: MLP-Maryland Line P&R take 50 E to Davidsonville Rd. exit. Cordutsky (410/882-2788, START Faison (410) 356-7088, Rolling ride with hills through you want to toss your cookies or any- The PA Flatlands Tour-sure it's an oxy- (DVP) From the Davidsonville Park and [email protected]) [email protected]) Northern Baltimore County with a thing-probably about 5000 ft. total ele- moron; yes, there are some hills, but Ride to Lunch at West River Market or START: PRP-Providence Rd. P&R START: ORR -Oregon Ridge Park snack stop in Hereford. Come join vation for the ride; lunch at Mignano this is about as flat as you can go up Pirates Cove in Gaylesville. The route Nice, typically hilly Balto. Co. ride with Join us for a rolling ride, some hills. No the fun! Bros. Ristortante, which is good rest here; a good ride for those who would direction will be reversed from the usual lunch/snack stop. rest stop. clockwise route. It is still downhill going stop training for the Sept/Oct Italy trip! like to experience southern PA, but are Wednesday - June 29 apprehensive about the climbing. and uphill coming back. 13/15 MPH - 9:30am - 56 mi - Gary Gentry Friday - July 29 - 9:30am - 34-38 mi - - 9am – 61 mi - Judy (410/574-1643) 15/17 MPH 10/12 MPH, ALL PACES WELCOME - 15/17 MPH Renee Faison (410) 356-7088, Broadwater & Russ Loy (410/628-6297, 15/17 MPH - 9am – 75 mi - Carl Boyd 13/15 MPH - 9:30am - 30/40 mi - Kristin START: RUN-Runnymede E.S. 9:30am – 55 mi - Mike Gesuele (W: [email protected]) [email protected]) (410/465-0854) Franceschi (410/771-4863, Walt & Carol Russell's wonderfully rolling 410/965-5379, day-of-ride cell phone: : ORR - Oregon Ridge Park : SPK - Sparks E. S. START: MTV - Mt View M.S. [email protected]) ride to Thurmont with lunch/snack stop. START 410/274-8253, [email protected]) START Rolling to moderately hilly ride. No Janet & Billy's "Sugarloaf" ride. Lunch START: FIF-5th District E.S. START: At Lowe's in the Tred Avon S.C. Ride to Rocks. Moderately hilly. Lunch rest stop. stop at mile 33. Shorter ride options @ pizza dive (unless someone has a This ring around the reservoir is my win- 15/17 MPH - 9am – 53 mi - Ed Hopkins in Easton Md. available. better suggestion). ter training ride-shorter, but challenging (410/243-0475) This is a flat ride and the pace will be Saturday - July 2 with hill repeats; some extensions will START: HVE - Hunt Valley II. closer to 12 mph than 10. Directions: - 9:30 am - 30 mi - David - 9am – 93 mi - Will Hudson 18 MPH - 9:30am – 70 mi - Elizabeth be available either for extra mileage or Hunt Valley to Madonna loop. Moderately 10/12 MPH Take a RIGHT off Hwy 50 for St. 18 MPH Forester (410/730-7074, defor- (410/356-5752, Roach & Greg Conderacci (410/935- those who prefer to miss Spooks Hill by hilly. Lunch stop at mile 29. Michaels's (Rt.322) is about 25 miles 9141, [email protected]) doing extra miles; snack at Wally's. [email protected]) after the Bay Bridge. Take a LEFT 3rd or [email protected]) START: GLN - Glenelg H.S. START: ORR – Oregon Ridge START: MDE – Middletown E.S. – 18 MPH - 9am – 69 mi - Ed Cahill (410/465- 4th light. You will see a LOWES, then a "Capitol for a Day" a scenic ride, The long and hilly ride to Red Lion for Take I–70 West to Middletown Exit 49. 15/17 MPH - 9am – 55 mi - John 1492, [email protected]) McDonald's. Take the LEFT at the light along quiet roads in Howard County lunch. Left at stop towards Braddock Fairhall (410/744-0703) START: TES – Taneytown E.S. by McDonald's, at the next intersection to Brookville, Montgomery County. Heights/Middletown. Right at light in START: MTV - Mt View M.S. The Red Rum II features a gentle start for take a LEFT into the shopping center by Several hills and long flat (more or Middletown onto Schoolhouse Road "Hills to New Windsor" ride. Moderately 20 miles, a nice long climb over South McDonalds. Then go straight and park Sunday - July 31 less) stretches. Bring a snack; no - 9 am - 27 mi - Joan (approx. 3~4 miles from Route 70). hilly. Mountain and other hills, and finishes with by Lowe's. Call me for more directions. 10/12 MPH conevience stores along the route. Mason (410/751-6016, School is on the left. another gentle 20 miles. Lunch at Rockys in Brookville was U.S. Capitol for a day. [email protected]) Assault on Antietam – Pretty ride 18 MPH - 9am - 81mi - Will Hudson Camp Ritchie. Saturday - July 30 through the battlefields out and back to (410/356-5752, [email protected]) CASUAL - 9:30am - 14 mi. - Mitch START: Manchester Elementary School 13/15 MPH - 9am - 34 mi - Rich is on York Rd. in Manchester. From 795, scenic Shepherdstown, WV for lunch. A START: MTV – Mt. View M. S. TANDEM - 9:30am - 31/38 mi - Doug Tobias / Mike Falatico (410/833-8137 / Burns (410/433-4162, exit at end onto Rt. 30 and follow Rt. 30 few climbs, including the wicked "Teen Ride to Point of Rocks with Will. Gatchell and Sharon Love. 410-377-9140, [email protected] / [email protected]) North approximately 15 miles. At 1st Barnes" near the end to make it a bit of [email protected] , [email protected] . [email protected]) : FIF-5th District E.S. traffic light in Manchester, turn right onto a challenge (that can be shortcut). Sunday - June 26 ((h) 703-323-1477, (c) 703-967-6925, START START: MSC Manor S. C., Jacksonville Nice, mod. hilly loop on some sel- York St. School is 1/4 mile on left. CASUAL - 8:30 am - 15-18 mi - Janine [email protected], [email protected]) Jackonsville Bagel Shop. Short but dom-biked roads with multiple Try out one of the Carroll County rides Fleming ((410/644-6721) START: DVP – Davidsonville P&R. I-695 to beautiful ride over country roads. Gentle lunch/snack options. rolling roads. Food/Rest stop. developed by the Dept. of Parks and 16 www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org 12 www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org 21 2 10/12 MPH - 9:30am - 33±mi - Becky L on Davidsonville Rd., Rt. 424. Continue ride with some great views of the 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 42/58 mi - Gary partly rural ride through Fells Point, Smith (410/788-5369) on Rt. 424 until crossover at Rt. 50/301. Chesapeake Bay. Route includes 3 Brandon (717/235-3893) Canton, Dundalk, Edgemere, Millers 10/12 MPH - 8am - 35 mi - Joan START: Avalon Area Shelter 105, P&R is on left. From DC take 50 E to miles of paved bike paths through START: MLP - Md Line P&R. Island and North Point State Park on the Mason (410/751-6016, Patapsco State Park. Davidsonville Rd. exit. Downs Park. Optional lunch at the end Pa Puddle Jumper. A hilly but scenic Chesapeake Bay. Food/rest stop [email protected]) Picnic ride in Patasco State Park, (DVP) From the Davidsonville Park and of the ride. southern PA ride following streams, val- enroute. START: South St. Rec. Park in Elkridge and some paved trails. Ride to Lunch at West River Market or leys, ponds and lakes. The field lilies Hanover. Follow Rt. 30 North into PA. Pirates Cove in Gaylesville. The route 10/12 MPH - 8:30am - 23+ mi - should be in full bloom.and the section 10/12 MPH - 10 am - 38 mi - Bob Becomes Rt. 94 across the PA line. 13/15 MPH – 9:30am – approx. 40 mi – direction will be reversed from the usual Charlotte Pappas (410/385-1457, cpap- around Lake Redmond and Lake Morgan (410/218-0709, bobaems@com- Route 94 is the main route running Carton Kraft (410/235-2906 cbdraft@ver- clockwise route. It is still downhill going [email protected]) Williams is very nice (except for that cast.net) North/South through Hanover. Follow izon.net) and uphill coming back. START: ELK - Elkridge MARC Train hill…..) The last ten miles are relatively START: NWT - New Town Village Center Route 94 to Elm Avenue, .7 miles START: Avalon Area Shelter 105, Parking Lot flat. Come join one of our intrepid new ride North of the Hanover Square. Turn Patapsco State Park. 10/12 MPH - 9am - 28 mi - Charlotte my favorite route to explore the leaders on a moderately hilly ride north west on Elm Ave (left). At the 2nd traf- Pappas (410/385-1457, Patapsco River Valley - Catonsville and 18 MPH - 8 am – 90-108 mi - Craig to Black Rock Road, with rest stop at fic light on Elm Ave, the street changes 15/17/18+ MPH – 9:30 am – 55 mi - [email protected]) Oella, rest stop at cafe or coffee shop. Martin (410/538-8791, The Butler Store. to Main St. (Rt. 116). Stay on Main St., Gary Kelly (410/467-3393) START: SPK - Sparks E.S. Bring your climbing legs. [email protected]) Rt. 116, for about .5 miles to the Avalon Area Shelter 105, Patapsco State Moderately hilly ride; rest stop at NCR START: Comfort Inn Greencastle PA. 13/15 MPH - 11am - 32 mi - John McSherrystown Fire Company on the Park, Elkridge, MD ranger station or Twin Oaks store. 13/15 MPH - 8:30am - 35 mi - George Take I-70 to I-81 North. Take Exit 3 to Putman (443/939-2082, left. Turn left and follow the signs for Tri-County Ride with hills. Cordutsky (410/882-2788, gcordut- US 11 North. Comfort Inn on the right. [email protected]) about .2 miles to the South St. 13/15 MPH - 9:30am - 63 mi - Gary [email protected]) The "Grandmother" of all rides covering START: Fells Point, Baltimore-recom- Recreation Park's entrance on the left. Tuesday - July 19 Gentry (410/574-1643) START: PRP-Providence Rd. P&R 108 miles and six major climbs. 4 and mended parking locations are anywhere Park is hidden from view, but it is 13/15 MPH - 5:45pm - 29mi - Chris START: PVP-Perryville P&R Nice, typically hilly Balto. Co. ride with 5 climb options available. you would normally park to go to the there!! Mclaughlin (443) 794-2294, Steve Fair's wonderful, mostly rolling lunch/snack stop. Inner Harbor or the streets east of Fell's Hanover Horse Farm Tour 35 mile [email protected]) Cecil Co. Tour with lunch/snack stops; Point (S. Broadway) and south of route. Nice flat ride through the horse START: GWM - Glenwood Middle remember $5 for Susq. River Bridge toll. 13/15 MPH - 8:30am - 47 mi - Barry & Sunday - July 3 Eastern Ave.; just arrive early enough to farms of Hanover. Part of the Hanover School Mary Menne (410/795-6571) CASUAL - 8:30am - 18 mi - Janine bike to ride start from parking location if Cyclers Horse Farm Tour every May. Park in lot on left side of school as you 15/17 MPH - 9am - approx 62 mi - Bill START: AHS-Atholton H. S.- I-695 to Flemimg (410/644-6721) not parking in Fells Point itself; meet at Come ride and still be home in time to enter. Gently rolling ride with a few mod- Gary (410/366-0956 , billc_gary@prodi- Exit 16, I-70 to Exit 87 (Rt. 29 S.), then START: UMB - U. of Md. Balto. Co. the bottom of S. Broadway barbeque!! erate hills. No rest stops. gy.net) to Exit 17 (Seneca/Shaker Dr.), right at CASUAL - UMBC to Patapsco State S. Zelazny's famous Baltimore START: HVE - Hunt Valley II. SS then L at SS onto Martin Rd., then Park and through the park. Directions: Waterfront Ride to North Point State 13/15 MPH - 9:30am - 43 mi - Rich 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 55 mi - Craig Hunt Valley to Hampstead. About 4100 ft right on Freetown Rd., school 1/4 mi. 695 to exit 12C, Wilkens Ave (Rt 372) Park; flat, partly rural ride through Fells Burns (410/433-4162, rnburns@prodi- Martin (410/538-8791, of climbing. ahead on L West 0.8 mile to top of hill. Left at traf- Point, Canton, Dundalk, Edgemere, gy.net) [email protected]) Ron M.'s tour of Howard & Montgomery fic circle onto Hiltop Road (second Millers Island and North Point State Park START: MLP-Maryland LIne P&R START: WRP - Western Run P & R TANDEM - 9am – 62 mi - Walt Russell Cos.; mod. hilly, but plenty of shade for entrance to UMBC campus). Continue on the Chesapeake Bay; food/rest stop Tryin' To Get To Red Lion-mod. hilly Rolling ride with hills through Northern (410/665-0651, [email protected]) a hot day; lunch/snack at convenience past the traffic light (Hilltop Circle), then enroute. ride in beautiful southern York Co. with Baltimore County with a snack stop in START: TES – Taneytown E.S. store. immediately turn left onto Parking Lot lunch/snack stop. Hereford. Come join the fun! Three Quarry Ride with a Snack/Lunch B. Monday - July 4 stop in Woodsboro. 15/17 MPH - 9am – 59 mi - Jeb CASUAL - 9:30am - 14 mi – Mitch 18 MPH - 9am – 52 mi - Joel Wyman Wednesday - July 20 Brownstein (443/677-0447, 10/12 MPH - 11am - 32 mi - Scott Tobias (410/833-8137, cyclenut2@veri- (410/252-0207, 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 34-38mi - Renee Sunday - July 24 [email protected]) Zelazny (410/525-2591, scott_z@myre- zon.net) [email protected]) Faison (410) 356-7088, CASUAL - 10am - 25 mi - Linda and START: HVE - Hunt Valley II. albox.com) START: SPK - Sparks Elementary START: SPK – Sparks E. S. [email protected]) Gordon Peltz (410/256-1421, A tour of My Lady Manor. Moderately START: Fells Point, Baltimore. School Ride to Rocks State Park. Lunch/snack START: ORR - Oregon Ridge Park [email protected]) hilly. Lunch stop at mile 29. Recommended parking locations are Scenic ride through Northern Baltimore in Jarrettsville at mile 36. Join us for a rolling to hilly ride. No rest START: CHS anywhere you would normally park to Co. Rest stop at Butler Country Store. stop. 4768 Mountain Rd, Pasadena - I-695 to 18 MPH - 8:30am – 124 mi - Phil go to the Inner Harbor or the streets Tuesday - July 5 Exit 2; follow RT 10 south to RT 100 Feldman (410/744-8874, east of Fell's Point (S Broadway) and 10/12 MPH - 9am - 25 mi - Gloria 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 57 mi - Craig Saturday - July 23 east. Continue straight on RT 100 [email protected]) south of Eastern Ave. Just arrive early Epstein (410/665-3012, carlglo@world- Martin (410/538-8791, 10/12 MPH - 9am - 36 mi - Manny through 2 traffic lights to the end then START: EFS – Bagel Bin in Enchanted enough to bike to ride start from park- net.att.net) [email protected]) Steinberg & Bob Seay (410/655-8242 & merge onto RT 177 east (Mountain Forest S. C. ing location if not parking in Fells Point START: HVE Hunt Valley Executive START: ORR - Oregon Ridge 410/242-6929 ) Road). Continue 3mi to H.S. on left. A new Century ride to Frederick on itself. Meet at the bottom of S Plaza II Rolling ride with hills around START: DVP – Davidsonville P&R. I-695 School is directly behind football stadi- many new roads with rolling terrain. Broadway. Moderately hilly, scenic Balto County ride Hampstead and a snack stop at the to exit 4, I-97 S to exit 7, Rt. 3 S. um. Explore several waterfront communi- Scott's famous Baltimore Waterfront w/rest stop at Oldfields School. Limited Hampstead Jiffy Mart. Come join the Continue on Rt. 3 S about 5 mi and turn ties in the Pasadena area. A flat, easy Ride to North Point State Park. Flat, snacks/ drinks avail on campus. fun! 20 www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org www.baltimorebicyclingclub.org 17 ride; lunch/snack stop at the West River Rolling ride, some hills. No rest stop. 15 miles to MD 806/Thurmont Exit; Market. 13/15 MPH - 8:30am - 50 mi - Chris Sunday - July 17 Wednesday - July 6 right at end of ramp, left at the traffic Saturday - July 16 McLaughlin (443/794-2294, JOIN YOUR FELLOW CLUB 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 34-38 mi - light. Park is a half mile on the left. 15/17 MPH - 9am – 60 mi - Bill Gary CASUAL - 10:30am - 35 mi - Donna [email protected]) MEMBERS AT THE BBC Renee Faison (410) 356-7088, Park in rear parking lot. "Over The (410/366-0956, [email protected]) Benjamin (410/658-4016, 6-9 pm, START: GLN-Glenelg H.S. ANNUAL PICNIC [email protected]) Mountains Without Pain/Civil War START: Sandymount Park [email protected]) The Grandmother Ride- this ride is better : ORR - Oregon Ridge Park Century." Remember when this was a From I-695 to Exit 19, I-795 north. START START: Village at Elkton shopping known as the Capital-for-a-Day Ride, but SUPER CASUAL (SUITABLE FOR Rolling ride, some hills. No rest stop. weekend ride? A few options for lunch. Continue to end, bear left onto Rt 140 Center, RT 40 West and Delaware Ave, I expect to be a grandmother by July CHILDREN) - anytime am - toward Westminster. Left on Green Mill Elkton Md. 16th and want to see if cycling is harder 3.8/7.4mi - No formal leader 18 MPH - 8:30am – 92 mi - Phil Road, Right on Old Westminster Pike. Thursday - July 7 Take I-95 North to Exit 100, turn right as a grandma; this is a pretty ride which (410/792-8308) - 5:45pm - 28 mi - Chris Feldman (410/744-8874, Park is on the right. Classic 13/15 MPH onto MD RT272. Go 2 Miles to RT40 goes through Brookville with a lunch stop START: Avalon Area Shelter 105, McLaughlin (443) 794-2294, [email protected]) Sandymount ride with (Phil) Manger and turn left (East), then approx 7 miles in Damascus; it is rolling to mod. hilly, Patapsco State Park. [email protected]) START: SDY – Sandymount Park – modifications. Mod hilly. Lunch at to Village at Elkton Shopping Center on though the cue sheet I adopted indicates Picnic ride along the river on paved : Rt 216 P&R in Fulton From I-695 to Exit 19, I-795 north. Brewer's Market in Silver Run. START left at traffic light (park near Bob Evans "steep, twisting hills" at one point; let's bike trails in Patapsco State Park. (I-70W. to Rt. 29 S. About 2.5 miles Continue to end, bear left onto RT 140 Restaurant. Pedal mostly flat roads see if this grandma has what it takes... past 32, take R. onto Rt. 216 (West). toward Westminster. Left on Green Mill 18 MPH - 9am – 69 mi - Elizabeth near the C&D Canal, and enjoy crafts, CASUAL - 9:30a.m. - 21 mi - Robert P&R is about 4/10 mi. on the L. Must Road, Right on Old Westminster Pike. Roach & Greg Conderacci (410/935- music and food at "Delaware City Day". 15/17 MPH - 8:30am - 62 mi - Gene Pauley (410/668-4959) maneuver through a couple of traffic cir- Park is on the right. 9141, [email protected]) Bring bike lock and lunch money for Young (410/828-1137) START: Avalon Area Shelter 105, cles on Rt. 216, so hold your line and Wir Gehen Nach Ost Berlin. – Very START: TMP – Taneytown Memorial festival or pizza/deli in town. START: SPK - Sparks E.S. Patapsco State Park, Elkridge, MD watch for P&R signs. Moderately hilly pretty ride on many less traveled Park Northern Baltimore County to Harford Ride through old Elkridge to BWI ride to Highland. No rest stop. roads. Hilly beginning and end, with a Jim Guild's "Trying to get a Chubbie" 10/12 MPH - 8:30 am - 33 mi - Daryl County Loop. Moderately hilly ride with Trail (paved) for relatively flat ride flat to rolling middle. Possible rest ride. Lot's of climbing, but always sce- Caplan (301-604-6283) and Margaret rest stops in Hampstead and Madonna. with only a few hills. Bring food and stops in Spring Grove, East Berlin, nic. Check the view from High Rock. Saturday - July 9 Draper-Coder (410/788-4450, MDraper- water - no rest stop. 10/12 MPH - 10am – 43 mi - Chris New Oxford and Littlestown. Lunch at Rocky's New York Pizza. [email protected]) 18 MPH - 9:30am – 72 mi - Mark Tabb Moriarity (301/270-3416 before 9pm) START: CTP - Catonsville Park & Ride (410/274–8668, [email protected]) 10/12 MPH - 10am – 24 mi - Scott : APP Bowie Ice Arena/Allen Sunday - July 10 Tuesday - July 12 START - Take I-95 to Exit 47B, Rt. 166 North START: FLN – New Market Food Lion – Zelazny (410/525-2591, Pond Park CASUAL – 9am – 24 mi - Becky Smith 13/15MPH - 5:45pm - 24mi - Chris toward Catonsville. Go 0.7 mi., then exit Take I–70 West to New Market Exit 62. [email protected]) Ride to Deale for lunch. Between Allen (410-788-5369) and Mary Ryan (410- McLaughlin (443) 794-2294, LEFT into Park & Ride lot. North on RT 75. Right at light onto RT START: St Denis MARC in Elkridge Pond Park and Deale, there are no 828-1015) [email protected]) Dave's Ride---ride some of Dave's 144 East. Go 1/2 mile to Food Lion on (east side of train station). From I-95 stores, etc. enroute to stop for START: Dixon Observation Area – START: Whiskey Bottom Shopping favorite roads -- Enjoy some of the the left. take I-195 towards BWI. Take exit for food/drink, so plan accordingly. Be sure Dorsey Rd (south of BWI). Take I-97 Center in Howard County rolling hills outside of Catonsville and An expanded version of The Magic Rt1 and at end of exit turn right onto to bring extra water if it's a warm day. from Glen Bernie to Exit 15; follow Rt. 95 S. to Exit 35, Rt. 216 E. Go .9mi some trails. Bring a lock in case we Carpet ride that loops around Frederick Rt1, then immediately turn right onto No go if rain/wet roads, call ride leader signs to Rt. 176 West (Dorsey Rd), one to traffic light, take L. onto All Saints Rd. stop for a bite to eat. with stops along the way. Killer Ride with South St. Go 0.2 miles then right turn between 7 AM and 7:30 AM on the mile to Aircraft Obs. Area; parking lot Go about .3mi. to traffic light at N. the hardest climb in the entire world: on East St. Train station is at end of morning of the ride if the weather is on left. Laurel Rd. Shopping Center is on the R. 10/12 MPH - 10am - 33/27mi - Scott Coxey Brown Mark says, “It was so hard East St. Approx. 1 mi later, the ride marginal. Joint ride with PPTC and Flat to gently rolling ride in Anne This ride is a good workout - a little over Zelazny (410/525-2591, scott_z@myre- I swore I would never put my back will swing into Patapsco Park to pick OHBTC. Cue sheet available online at Arundel County – BWI/Ft. Meade 1,000 ft. of climbing in the first 10 mi, albox.com) through it again. Memory is short and of up the rest of the BBC picnicers at http://www.cpcug.org/user/chrismor Loop. relatively flat thereafter. START: MSM - Marley Station Mall course, I'll be in great shape by then, Ha! the pavilion. Scott's new ride from Ride to the Beach. Come bike along the Ha! Coxey Brown is 1.8 miles with 90% last year adapted for the BBC picnic! 10/12 MPH - 9am - 28+ mi - Charlotte 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 60 mi - Joel B & A Trail (and other roads), to a of it at 18-19%, it has a few short easy Not as long as the other 10/12 picnic - 9:30am - 32/39 mi - Pappas (410/385-1457, Wyman (410/252-0207, celestial- 13/15 MPH beach on the bay in Sandy Point State 13% grades to pull over and come to! ride, so you can sleep in a little Cartan Kraft (410/235-2906) [email protected]) [email protected]) Park. Be prepared to go for a swim if Come out & try the hardest climb any- longer; also don't have to pay for : RUN-Runnymede E. S. START: GLN - Glenelg H.S. START: ORR - Oregon Ridge START you really want to cool off on the middle where around here! Oh, did I say it was parking in the park. Pretty ride Nice, rolling ride with just a few hills to rolling ride with hills, explore Lisbon - Rolling ride with hills to Rocks State of the ride. See great views of the Bay after a .9 mile 18% grade? through Ellicott City, Catonsville, St Littlestown, PA for lunch/snack at Triadelphia - Glenelg. Bring drinks and Park and a snack stop at the 7/11 in Bridge. Easy for a 33 mile ride! Enough Denis, Relay MD, the E.C.- Bentley's or Subway. snacks. Jarrettsville. Come join the fun! stops for drinks even if it is a really hot TANDEM - 10am - 45 mi - John and Catonsville Trolley Trail and day. Anyone who wants to do the short- Jane Cole (410/661-4427, jicole@post- Patapsco State Park. There is a hilly - 8:30am - 72/103 mi - Phil 13/15 MPH - 9:30am - 37 mi - John Wednesday - July 13 15/17 MPH er 27 mile version of this ride should mark.net) stretch in Ellicott City, but nothing too Manger (410/666-0585, pmanger@com- Putman (443/939-2082, 15/17 MPH - 9:30am - 34-38 mi - Renee meet us at Earleigh Heights Ranger START: TES, Taneytown ES bad and ride leader will sweep. cast.net) [email protected]) Faison (410) 356-7088, station (along the trail, not ride start A scenic ride across the valley. We'll stop : Thurmont Community Park START: DVP-Davidsonville P&R [email protected]) START EHP) about 20-45 minutes after the ride for lunch at the Main Street Grille in I-70 west to US 15 north. Drive about Manny & Bob's reversed Galesville START: ORR - Oregon Ridge Park start. Emmitsburg.

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