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North Central Railroad Trail Bike Ride
Sunday, August 1, 2010
North of Baltimore
Cockeysville, MD
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 40.0 miles
Fairly level, paved trail. Suitable for in-shape beginners and above.
This ride is worth the drive! The trail begins in Cockeysville, north of Baltimore and follows the bed of an abandoned railroad for 20 miles, all the way to York, PA. The railroad operated for 134 years, from 1838 to 1972, and connected Baltimore with York. During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln rode this way to Gettysburg to deliver his Gettysburg Address. In 1865, after his assassination, the same rails transported his body to Harrisburg.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Bike to Brunch
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Washington, DC
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$7 members, $10 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, August 4, 2010
White's Ferry Loop Bike Ride
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Poolesville, MD
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$7 members, $10 non-members
Level: 18.0 miles
Suitable for beginners willing to tackle hills, and patient experienced riders.
We will meander the scenic Potomac bottomlands, through the McKee-Beshers Wildlife Area (there is a short uphill grade in this section), then explore the remains of Edwards Ferry. The remainder of the ride will be along the historic C&O Canal. We will travel to Whites Ferry to watch the ferry come and go, then return along the canal. From our end-point, we will be able to look over the Potomac to Maddox Island. Hybrid bikes are recommended.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Anne Arundel Adventure Bike Ride
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Davidsonville, MD
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 25.0 miles
Rolling hills. Suitable for intermediate to advanced riders.
This is one of our favorite rides! Come 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, August 18, 2010 TRIP IS CANCELED
Riley's Lock - White's Ferry Bike Ride
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Poolesville, MD
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$7 members, $10 non-members
Level: 25.0 miles
Suitable for in-shape beginners and patient experienced riders.
Why not spend a relaxing day that includes both biking and picnicing? We will ride along the scenic C&O Canal beginning at Riley's Lock and head to White's Ferry. At White's Ferry we can picnic, take in the sun, and watch the ferry come and go, then return along the canal. Expect to see a bunch of wildlife, including towpath favorites such as deer, rabbits, and the occasional fox. The entire bike ride will be about 25 miles. Hybrid bikes are recommended.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Anne Arundel Adventure Bike Ride
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Davidsonville, MD
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 25.0 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, September 15, 2010
Bike Committee Meeting & Social
Monday, September 27, 2010
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: Sunday, September 26, 2010
Three Covered Bridges of Frederick County Bike Ride
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Frederick, MD
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 25.0 miles
Rolling hills on country roads. Not recommended for absolute beginners, but suitable for in-shape riders.
Join us on a road ride over the gentle hills and through the scenic valleys of Frederick County. We will ride over three historic covered bridges and take in great views of scenic farmland and the nearby Catoctin Mountains.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Boonsboro-Antietam Bike Tour
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Boonesboro, MD
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 35.0 miles
Rolling hills. Suitable for intermediate to advanced riders.
Join us for a journey through hallowed ground as we bike through the heart of the Civil War Heritage area. The ride starts at the foot of South Mountain in Boonsboro where we will bike through the valley to Devils Backbone Park. We will continue west through small towns before heading alongside the C&O Canal. The ride will take us through Antietam National Battlefield, the site of a significant battle in American history. This ride has plenty of photo opportunities so bring your camera. Those who have not been challenged by the rolling hills will have an opportunity to climb to the top of South Mountain after returning to Boonsboro!Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Blackwater Wildlife Refuge Bike Ride
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Eastern Shore
Dorchester County, MD
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 25.0 miles
Flat country roads, suitable for in-shape beginners and patient experienced riders.
This flat, scenic road bike ride will take us through Blackwater Wildlife Refuge along quiet country back roads. The refuge is famous for its flocks of geese and ducks, but there is a good chance that you will also see great blue herons and possibly a bald eagle. Late fall is the best time to enjoy seeing the large flocks of migratory waterfowl that use the marshes of Blackwater. We will take several rest stops along the way to enjoy some bird watching, so bring your binoculars!Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Nokesville Rural Bike Ride
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Prince William County
Nokesville, VA
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 36.0 miles
Rolling hills. Suitable for intermediate to advanced riders.
Come explore the rural community surrounding Nokesville, VA, which was once the center of a farming community with cattle and dairy farms. In the 1950s it was cut off from passenger trains and remains a rural community today. We will ride over rolling hills and through beautiful scenery.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Great Falls Loop Bike Ride
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Georgetown, DC
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 27.0 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, 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. Remember to bring your bike lock so you can walk to the Falls!Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Rock Hall Ramble Bike Ride
Saturday, November 20, 2010
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, November 17, 2010
