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19450 Caravan Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 864-3070
Basic Bike Maintenance
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Potomac, MD
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$15 members, $20 non-members
Level: All. No previous experience necessary.
Back! By popular demand! This class always fills up so register early! In this basic maintenance class, we'll teach you how to change a tire, clean and oil your bike chain, check your brakes, and adjust your seat to the optimal height. We will also discuss repair of your bike while on the trail, what tools to carry with you, and how to clean your bike after an especially muddy ride.
This is a hands-on workshop so we encourage you to bring your bike and get it ready for the riding season. We'll be using a member's garage for the class so you can practice removing the tire from your own bike while staying warm and dry. Better to learn here than on the trail! The trip price includes a patch kit and tire levers.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 6, 2009 TRIP IS CANCELED
Maryland-Delaware Flat Road Bike Ride
Sunday, May 17, 2009
88 Miles NE of Capital Beltway
Chesapeake City, MD
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 32 miles
Mostly level roads with a few easy hills. Suitable for advanced beginner to intermediate riders.
On this ride you will explore picturesque farm country of the northern Delmarva Peninsula while traveling on sparsely trafficked roads through old towns and the Silver Run State Wildlife Management area. Look forward to flocks of ducks, geese, and swans to accompany you on your trip.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Bike Ride
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Approximately 30 miles SE of Downtown DC
Waldorf, MD
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 45 miles
Mostly level roads with a few easy hills. Suitable for advanced beginner to intermediate riders.
This ride includes historic sites along the escape route of John Wilkes Booth after assassinating Abraham Lincoln. Various historic markers along the route denote the significance of specific locations. This trail winds its way through farm fields, woods, and swampy areas. Many of these farms date back to the Civil War period. By the time you reach Pope's Creek, one can almost empathize with Booth's despair. On April 21, 1865, Booth had been consistently running and hiding with a broken leg for a week. Virginia, the place he believed would offer sanctuary for him, was in his very sight but still unattainable. The return trip offers views of the Potomac River, Allen's Fresh and marsh, as well as the Zekiah Swamp.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Rock Hall Ramble Road Bike Ride
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Chestertown, MD
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 33.0 miles
Intermediate to advanced riders.
This ride starts in historic Chestertown and takes us along country roads of Kent County to Rock Hall, a maritime community on the Chesapeake Bay with a rich history. Along the way, we will pass a nature preserve at Remington Farms. Its acres of ponds, marshes, fields, and woodlands serve as feeding grounds for thousands of migratory waterfowl. This region is along the Eastern Shore flyway, so it's an excellent place to do some bird watching while we ride.
We'll stop for lunch at a seafood restaurant in Rock Hall.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Waterford Cruise Road Bike Ride
Saturday, June 20, 2009
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 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: Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Seneca-Poolesville Road Bike Loop
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Poolesville, MD
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 34.0 miles
Rolling hills to moderately hilly country roads. Suitable for intermediate to advanced riders.
This ride starts in the quiet country town of Poolesville, Maryland. This is a beautiful road bike ride through peaceful country scenes with views of Sugarloaf Mountain. Bring snacks. There are stops where food can be purchased.
We frequently stop at a local restaurant after the ride for a meal and refreshments. Please join us.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Bike Committee Meeting & Social
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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 summer. Bring your friends and your bike-route books!Registration Deadline: Monday, June 29, 2009
St. Michaels/Oxford Ferry Road Bike Ride
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Easton, MD
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 33.0 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: Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Anne Arundel Adventure Bike Ride
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Davidsonville, MD
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 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! 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 quaint Chesapeake Bay port before heading back. Lunch can be purchased in Galesville.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Bike to Brunch
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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: Wednesday, July 29, 2009
