Greetings all,
With 2 weeks remaining, we really need a few more of us at this annual event that helps us be successful and happy cyclists by supporting our community and advocacy organization!
All of the details are down below and we thank you so much for staffing the Lifeline 100 rest stops. It means a lot to a lot of people in our community.
Please check your calendars and sign up today.
Sincerely, John Tyrrell, ABC President and Jim Black, Past President
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ABC members operate the four major rest stops and water stops for the Lifeline century and metric routes. Thank you to everyone who has already volunteered! We still need a few more volunteers to staff the rest stops.
Please volunteer - it's a great way to give back to the cycling community, promote the club, and get to know your fellow members.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER - NEW Register on-line and Jim Black will contact you
Or, contact the ABC Lifeline volunteer coordinator, Jim Black, either by email at JamesMBlack@iCloud.com, or by phone at 202-320-7932. Or, speak with Jim Miner at a ride or a Third Thursday dinner.
In your e-mail please let us know if you're flexible to work at any rest stop, or whether you prefer to work at a particular rest stop.
This year’s Lifeline 100 will take place on Sunday October 4, 2026! The Lifeline 100 showcases Anne Arundel County’s scenic trails and roadways, teaches cycling awareness, safety and its benefits, and has grown every year to draw hundreds of cyclists and supporters from around the Mid-Atlantic.
The event raises funds to support local non-profits, including the Crisis Response System, Anne Arundel Food Bank, and BikeAAA which is our advocacy organizationn. It is expected to draw 1,000 riders this year. ABC has been a major contributor to its success since the first Lifeline 100 in 2014.
This is the primary opportunity for us to give back to the cycling community, supporting BikeAAA’s advocacy on behalf of cyclists, and to help promote our Club.
We need about 7-8 more volunteers for a total of 39 to staff the four major rest stops and the Century Route water stops:
o BWI Dixon Observation Area - staff with 16 - have 6 openings
| Jennifer Meyers, Captain |
Paul Doughty arrive at 1pm |
| Jeff & Paula Stern |
Michelle & Dave Zauche in afternoon |
| Kate Rappaport |
Eileen O'Neale |
| Gail Smith likely |
Chris "Mr. Boat" Higgins |
| 1 |
4 |
| 2 |
5 |
| 3 |
6 |
o Crofton Park - staff with 9 - have 1-2 openings
| Doug Corby, Captain |
Angela Hayes |
| Dave Dupras until 1pm |
Robert Brannan |
| Brian Binney |
Laura Corby (Doug's daughter) |
| Jon Boughey |
Chuck Brown (Laura's partner) |
| 1 |
2 |
o Galesville Wharf waterfront park - staff with 6 - can take 1-2 more
RJ Marquette, Captain
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Marjorie Woodings |
| Nicole Love |
Jeff Love |
| Linnnea Fransen (with Nicole) |
Erica Marquette |
| 1 |
2 |
o Bay Ridge Swim Club - staff with 8 -FILLED
| Joe Hawkins, Captain |
Jennifer Connor |
| Chris Farrell |
LJ Reiter |
| Erin Cornelison |
Chris Flowers |
| Rich Catan |
Johnathan Phillips |
o Water Stops: We need a pair of volunteers to handle two water stops to support riders on the Century Route. The locations are on Rutland Road by the Route 50 overpass and at the Davidsonville Park pavilion.
FILLED: Dave Russell & Steven Moynihan
o Rest Stop Support: We need a volunteer to support the Crofton and BWI rest stops; this involves some driving and shopping for ice, water, and food items at grocery stores (purchases for Lifeline will be reimbursed).
FILLED: Rest stop coordination: Jim Black
FILLED: Rest stop open/close support: Jim Miner, Linda Miner, Jim Black
Thank you !
