2026 South Anne Arundel County Evening -
NEW START LOCATION for 5/12 - NEW ROUTE
Note: Construction on Patuxent River Road has finally prompted something I've been thinking about for a few years - trying a different starting location and route. Unfortunately, I can't make the 5/12 edition. The route uses roads we're very familiar with, so I don't expect any major issues. I would appreciate any feedback you have on the route, though! --RJ
Join us for the evening south county ride on Tuesdays in the spring, summer, and fall.
Note this tends to be a faster ride - 18-19 mph average speeds are normal. We sometimes have a slower group, but that is not guaranteed. Please contact RJ if you're wondering about a slower group for a specific week.
Starting point: Sands Road Park - 4900 Sands Rd, Harwood, MD 20776 - it's right across from the Bayard Rd/Sands Rd intersection.
Departure time: 5:30 PM
Route: 27 miles – we'll try this route and see how it goes. Note that we ride a few things twice. But it maintains the main elements from the previous Tuesday night route (Harwood hill, Route 2, South Polling House and Polling House, etc.), so it should feel very familiar.
There are options for shorter routes or slower rides - please let RJ know if you're interested in one of these.
Ride leader: Faster ride, 17-19 mph: RJ Marquette. Register to let the ride leader know you plan to attend and receive weather updates & cancellations.
Slower pace/shorter ride: We are still looking for a ride leader for people who are looking for a slower or shorter ride. Please email rides@annapolisbicycleclub.org if you'd like to help!
Inclement weather: We'll do our best to make a go/no-go decision around 4:15 p.m., based on the rain and thunderstorm outlook during the riding hours. RJ uses this weather forecast along with radar from Windy. We generally do NOT cancel because of heat alone, but we will ease up on the pace, if necessary.
Route changes: To avoid confusion, we will only adjust the route due to serious issues, such as road closures, inclement weather, mechanical issues, and similar emergencies.
Posted by RJM
