Annapolis Bicycle Club upcoming events

Tu & Th Meet-Up with Online Registration (10/22/2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Start at Generals Highway Corridor Park, on Crownsville Road, right across from the Renaissance Festival. Please be ready to ride 5 minutes ahead of time.

There will typically be three different paces (ranging between 13 - 19+ mph), depending on who shows up. The routes range between 22 - 34 miles.

Registration

New! Wild Apricot is the primary source of status and singular form of registration for riders at ABC events. Riders will register on WA each time they ride. (eff. 8/25/26)

Guests

We welcome one day one event guests and we’ll need a signed waiver. Click ADD ME TO LIST and apply for 1-day membership to take care of that. Send an email to abc@annapolisbicycleclub.org if you need to contact us. You may join ABC here.

Tu/Th Routes from the club RWGPS library

Primary routes	Alternate routes
Faster group, 29 miles	Faster group, 34 miles
Medium group, 25.5 miles	Medium group, 25 miles
Slower group, 22 miles (library)

Smartphone app

Download and use the ABC smartphone app from Wild Apricot.

"Join the Ride"

Tractor Supply in Edgewater 47 & 30 miles (10/22/2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Let's giddy on up down the road from Tractor Supply to Deale! The good news is we pass South County Cafe twice! Once at mile 16 and again at mile 30 so plenty of opportunity to use the facilities. :)

Ride leader 17-18 mph Jenn M

Ride leader 15-16 mph Eileen

Ride leader 14-15 mph TBD

(please let Jenn know if interested: ameyers00@gmail.com)

Route is here: Tractor Supply 47 miles 1800 feet

John Tyrrell will lead a 30 mile version back from the cafe (to get to work at 1pm).

posted by Jenn M 10/21

Flatbread Pizza double metric century in two states (AR) (10/24/2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Join us as we ride a flatbread double metric century in two states - Maryland and Delaware. If you enjoy scenic rides, this one is for you. The wind can be challenging on this route so riding together as a group will be key.

We’ll begin and end in Centreville, MD. Stops are planned for adequate rest and refueling. Option for pizza at the end from Mamma Mia’s.

Rest stops:
Mile 28 - Greensboro Tiger Mart
Mile 43 - Harrington gas station
Mile 60 - Slaughter beach
Mile 70 - Food Lion/Subway
Mile 107 - Royal Farms
Mile 128 - Mamma Mia’s

POC: Joe H

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56000824

Rolling average speed: 16-17

posted by Joe Hawkins on 8/13

Davidsonville to Deale - 44/54 miles, 15+ & 17-18+ mph (10/24/2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Davidsonville to Deale - 54 miles, multiple paces

Ride leader: Max Rand (17-18+ mph pace) long route

There will be a second group riding at a 15-16 mph pace. Leader TBD.

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Routes: RWGPS 54 miles.

44 mile short option route.

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Weather: Sunny but in the 50s! Dress warmly!

posted by rjm & JCT 10/20

Tu & Th Meet-Up with Online Registration (10/27/2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Start at Generals Highway Corridor Park, on Crownsville Road, right across from the Renaissance Festival. Please be ready to ride 5 minutes ahead of time.

There will typically be three different paces (ranging between 13 - 19+ mph), depending on who shows up. The routes range between 22 - 34 miles.

Registration

New! Wild Apricot is the primary source of status and singular form of registration for riders at ABC events. Riders will register on WA each time they ride. (eff. 8/25/26)

Guests

Tu/Th Routes from the club RWGPS library

Primary routes	Alternate routes
Faster group, 29 miles	Faster group, 34 miles
Medium group, 25.5 miles	Medium group, 25 miles
Slower group, 22 miles (library)

Smartphone app

Download and use the ABC smartphone app from Wild Apricot.

"Join the Ride"

Tu & Th Meet-Up with Online Registration (10/29/2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Start at Generals Highway Corridor Park, on Crownsville Road, right across from the Renaissance Festival. Please be ready to ride 5 minutes ahead of time.

There will typically be three different paces (ranging between 13 - 19+ mph), depending on who shows up. The routes range between 22 - 34 miles.

Registration

New! Wild Apricot is the primary source of status and singular form of registration for riders at ABC events. Riders will register on WA each time they ride. (eff. 8/25/26)

Guests

Tu/Th Routes from the club RWGPS library

Primary routes	Alternate routes
Faster group, 29 miles	Faster group, 34 miles
Medium group, 25.5 miles	Medium group, 25 miles
Slower group, 22 miles (library)

Smartphone app

Download and use the ABC smartphone app from Wild Apricot.

"Join the Ride"

Crownsville Waffle Ride 2026 - 49 mi, 16 mph, +2,522 ft (10/31/2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Waffle Ride 2026 - 49.3 miles

3rd Annual Ride from Bill's house. Come early for Belgian Waffles (7 AM) or after the ride!

This is a hilly ride, no drop. Bathroom/food stop at mile ~27. 16 mph average speed.

Route: RWGPS

Ride leader: Bill Geschrei

Note: Ride starts at 8, but you're welcome to come early (7 am) for waffles!

posted by rjm

Tu & Th Meet-Up with Online Registration (11/03/2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Start at Generals Highway Corridor Park, on Crownsville Road, right across from the Renaissance Festival. Please be ready to ride 5 minutes ahead of time.

There will typically be three different paces (ranging between 13 - 19+ mph), depending on who shows up. The routes range between 22 - 34 miles.

Registration

New! Wild Apricot is the primary source of status and singular form of registration for riders at ABC events. Riders will register on WA each time they ride. (eff. 8/25/26)

Guests

Tu/Th Routes from the club RWGPS library

Primary routes	Alternate routes
Faster group, 29 miles	Faster group, 34 miles
Medium group, 25.5 miles	Medium group, 25 miles
Slower group, 22 miles (library)

Smartphone app

Download and use the ABC smartphone app from Wild Apricot.

"Join the Ride"

Tu & Th Meet-Up with Online Registration (11/05/2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Start at Generals Highway Corridor Park, on Crownsville Road, right across from the Renaissance Festival. Please be ready to ride 5 minutes ahead of time.

There will typically be three different paces (ranging between 13 - 19+ mph), depending on who shows up. The routes range between 22 - 34 miles.

Registration

New! Wild Apricot is the primary source of status and singular form of registration for riders at ABC events. Riders will register on WA each time they ride. (eff. 8/25/26)

Guests

Tu/Th Routes from the club RWGPS library

Primary routes	Alternate routes
Faster group, 29 miles	Faster group, 34 miles
Medium group, 25.5 miles	Medium group, 25 miles
Slower group, 22 miles (library)

Smartphone app

Download and use the ABC smartphone app from Wild Apricot.

"Join the Ride"

Veteran's Day (11/11/2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Thank you to our veterans for your service!

posted by JCT - USAF

Third Thursday Get Together (TTGT) Social (11/19/2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

TTGT is a monthly social event at a variety of locations

Event and venue description:

They will process individual bills.

Be sure to register as far in advance as possible so the location can seat us.

See you there!

Coordinated by Doug Corby

Third Thursday Get Together (TTGT) Social (12/17/2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

TTGT is a monthly social event at a variety of locations

Event and venue description:

They will process individual bills.

Be sure to register as far in advance as possible so the location can seat us.

See you there!

Coordinated by Doug Corby

Tu & Th Meet-Up with Online Registration (01/01/2027)

Fri, 01 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Start at Generals Highway Corridor Park, on Crownsville Road, right across from the Renaissance Festival. Please be ready to ride 5 minutes ahead of time.

There will typically be three different paces (ranging between 13 - 19+ mph), depending on who shows up. The routes range between 22 - 34 miles.

Registration

New! Wild Apricot is the primary source of status and singular form of registration for riders at ABC events. Riders will register on WA each time they ride. (eff. 8/25/26)

Guests

Tu/Th Routes from the club RWGPS library

Primary routes	Alternate routes
Faster group, 29 miles	Faster group, 34 miles
Medium group, 25.5 miles	Medium group, 25 miles
Slower group, 22 miles (library)

Smartphone app

Download and use the ABC smartphone app from Wild Apricot.

"Join the Ride"

St. Michaels Metric (AR) (06/19/2027)

Sat, 19 Jun 2027 13:00:00 GMT

The full ride is about 60 miles. Start near St. Michaels then head down to Tilghman Island with a short rest stop at the end of the island, then head back through St. Michaels to take the ferry (the oldest privately owned ferry in the US) over to Oxford.

Get lunch at the Oxford Market and sit at the picnic tables looking out at the Tred Avon River. Then it’s back around the loop through Easton and back to the start. At least two pace groups. There are a couple of options for shorter distances (longer ones too).

Getting there is easy – Rt. 50 to Rt. 322 to Rt. 33 to the parking lot. Bring $10 CASH for the ferry and $ for lunch (great sandwiches) in Oxford. Also, the Scottish Highland Creamery has moved to a location across from the park for great ice cream after lunch.

60 mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47165393

49 mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51072456

28 mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47130838

JCT 10/20/26

This ride accomplishes Talbot County for the ABC Tour of Maryland

ALL CLUB RIDE! Annual St. Michael's & Oxford Ferry Boat 3 Rides (AR) (07/10/2027)

Sat, 10 Jul 2027 11:00:00 GMT

Join in the most popular ABC Ride of the year!

The Annual St. Michael's / Oxford Rides

This ride is for all members, all speeds and there will be multiple groups. Cycle through Talbot County and take a trip across the Tred-Avon river on one of Maryland's three ferry crossings. All routes take a break at the Oxford Town Park for lunch / snacks.

Wear your ABC jersey! We will take a club photo at the Oxford Town Park.

3 ride Options:

1) Leave the starting area at 9:00 for a nice 40 mile ride at 14 mph, no-drop, out towards Tilghman and then retrace back to St. Michael's and on to Oxford. Ride Leader is TBD - Meet up and ride together!. This 40 route and cue sheet.

With a 9:00 AM departure we should arrive at the ferry station around 11 to 11:15 AM assuming 90 minutes cycling time and a rest stop at the porta-potties in Perry Cabin Park.

2) Start at 8:00 for a 60 mile route, that runs to the end of Tilghman island, back to St. Michael's and on to Oxford. This is the 60 mile route. Ride Leader is Chris Farrell. Expect about 15-16 mph average. will coordinate the start and plans to ride the route at a 16 mph average.

3) Start at 7:00 for an 80 mile route, that heads down to Long Point, then Tilghman Island, then back to St. Michael's and on to Oxford. Ride Leader is RJ Marquette. Expect 17-18 mph average speed.

Water/Refueling Stops: For the 60 an 80 mile routes...you may need a stop prior to reaching Oxford for more water.

On Tilghman Island, there are two spots: Fairbank Tackle, south side of the drawbridge or Tilghman Island Country Store, south of the Drawbridge on the east side of the road.

The next location available is back in St. Michael's...extra water in your car, or High's gas station on the west side as you are leaving town.

Start times are 'designed' for the groups to meet up on the road on the way to Oxford.

Start location is at the St. Michael's Elementary School. Be ready to start at the start time of your route above.

Bring $10 cash for the ferry boat fee.

JCT 10/20/26

Watch the National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race Criterium (07/10/2027)

Sat, 10 Jul 2027 15:45:00 GMT

National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race

Historic Downtown Frederick

Begins at Brewer's Alley, Frederick, MD 21701

301-600-4047

12:00 PM

Free for spectators - Park at Court Street Garage

Come watch one of the most unique and thrilling events in the country! The National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race is guaranteed to bring excitement as racers from across the globe compete for the championship title by racing through the streets of historic downtown Frederick atop high wheel bicycles. High wheel bicycles (also known as penny farthings), which were popular in the 1880s, are bicycles with a large front wheel and a much smaller rear wheel. The race consists of a criterium (multi-lap) race along a 0.5 mile route through the heart of the historic district. Presented by Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Visit Frederick, this is a MUST SEE event for the whole family, and celebrates the history and love of bicycles. Don’t miss out on the action!

Road closures begin at TBD, Races start noon

https://www.highwheelrace.com/

Interesting videos on YouTube.