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19450 Caravan Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 864-3070
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Great Falls Loop Bike Ride
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Georgetown, DC
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 27 miles
Mostly level paved paths and roads. Suitable for in-shape beginners and patient experienced riders.
Come check out the spectacular falls! We will take the Capital Crescent Trail and the scenic C&O Canal Towpath to Great Falls, Maryland. After admiring the awesome view (and enjoying some ice cream!), we'll return to Georgetown via the MacArthur Boulevard Bike Path and Capital Crescent Trail. The C&O Canal is not paved, so mountain bikes or hybrids are recommended.Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 8, 2008
Seneca-Poolesville Road Bike Loop
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Seneca, MD
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 34 miles
Rolling hills to moderately hilly country roads. Suitable for intermediate to advanced riders.
Meet us at Riley's Lock on the Potomac River in Montgomery County for a brisk road bike ride through peaceful country scenes with views of Sugarloaf Mountain. We'll stop and picnic along the way, so bring your lunch.Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 15, 2008
St. Michaels/Oxford Ferry Road Bike Ride
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Easton, MD
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 33 miles
Mostly level road with a few hills; suitable for in-shape riders.
This popular ride, on Maryland's Eastern Shore, loops through the historic towns of Oxford and St. Michaels. We begin our journey in Easton and ride toward Oxford. From Oxford, we will cross the Tred Avon River on the nation's oldest privately operated ferry, and then ride down country roads to the quaint town of St. Michaels. St. Michaels has many shops and restaurants. We will stop in town for lunch before heading back to Easton.Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 29, 2008
Washington Monuments Bike Ride
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Washington, DC
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$7 members, $12 non-members
Level: 12.5 miles
Mostly flat city streets. Suitable for novices and beginners.
Come take a leisurely tour of some of Washington's most stately landmarks. See the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Tidal Basin, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Hains Point, the Washington Monument, the Capitol... Don't worry -- we'll take our time and enjoy the sights.
For this trip, members may bring along a non-member for free. To register the friend, notify the WWO office via email that you are bring a friend before the registration deadline. The trip is limited to a total of 15 women.Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 5, 2008
Anne Arundel Adventure Bike Ride
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Crofton, MD
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 37.0 miles
Rolling hills. Suitable for intermediate to advanced riders.
This is one of our favorite rides, so we're doing it again in the summer! Come and join us for a beautiful ride past working farms, country homes, and grazing horses. After enjoying the quiet roadside beauty, we'll stop halfway through the ride for lunch in the waterside town of Galesville and watch the sailboats in this Chesapeake Bay port before heading back. Lunch can be purchased in Galesville.Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 12, 2008
Bike Committee Meeting & Social
Monday, June 23, 2008
Potomac, MD
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Free!
Level: Everyone welcome!
Are you interested in finding out how we create WWO's biking program? Do you want to meet some of the biking leaders, or learn how to become a bike leader yourself? This event is your opportunity! We'll gather at a member's home to eat pizza, socialize, and put together WWO's bike schedule for the fall. Bring your friends and your bike-route books!Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Bike to Brunch
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Washington, DC
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 21.0 miles
Mostly level paved paths and roads. Suitable for in-shape beginners and patient experienced riders.
Come work up an appetite on this loop from Georgetown to Bethesda and back. We take the scenic Capital Crescent Trail, winding from the Potomac River to downtown Bethesda. The first ten miles of the ride are up a very gradual incline. Then we'll take the Rock Creek Trail back down to Georgetown, where we will enjoy brunch at a nearby restaurant.
Trip price does not include brunch.Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2008
Sugarloaf Road Bike Ride
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Poolesville, MD
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 21.0 miles
Well-maintained, mostly quiet roads with rolling hills.
Join us to explore some of the scenic country roads in western Montgomery County. This ride starts in the quiet country town of Poolesville, Maryland. Along the way we'll stop at Sugarloaf Mountain, which rises over 800 feet above the surrounding farmland. If everyone has lots of energy, we can ride along the winding road up the mountain to see picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. On the way back, we pass miles of beautiful orchards. You may want to stock up on fresh produce at one of the local fruit stands after the ride. Traditionally, we stop for lunch after the ride in Poolesville.Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 24, 2008
Baltimore & Annapolis Trail Bike Ride
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Annapolis, MD
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 40.0 miles
Intermediate.
The B&A Trail runs between Glen Burnie and historic Annapolis, first settled in 1649. This 112-acre linear park lies near quiet residential neighborhoods, schools, offices, and a variety of shops. The trail is patrolled by park rangers and maintained with safety in mind. The ride is a 31 miles out and back (15.5 miles each direction) with an optional 12.5 mile circuit around BWI airport.Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 7, 2008
Waterford Cruise Road Bike Ride
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Purcellville, VA
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 37.0 miles
Rolling hills to moderately hilly country roads. Suitable for intermediate to advanced riders.
This ride explores the gentle farmlands and villages of the Catoctin Valley. We'll start out with a pleasant ride along the paved W&OD trail, and then take country roads to Waterford, VA. This town, which is listed as a National Historic Landmark, is considered to be one of the prettiest villages in Virginia. Our route will take us through one or two more small Loudoun County communities before reaching the base of the Short Hill Mountain. From there, it's an easy ride back to Purcellville.Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 21, 2008
