Welcome to Annapolis Bicycle Club sm

"Join the Ride"

Who We Are - Mission Statement

The Annapolis Bicycle Club, founded in 1993, is a not-for-profit, service marked, growth oriented cycling organization dedicated to advancing cycling skills in endurance, speed, performance, route variety, group dynamics, and the interests of recreational cycling enthusiasts. Our interests include safety, exercise, and camaraderie.

Our members cycle in ABC and other organizations' A, B, C, and D level events, including single and multi-day events ranging from short to hundreds of miles at modest to very fast speeds. We also train and compete on-line.

Our Rides

We produce several hundred rides per year during the week and on weekends, all year long. We have rides for the lean and mean A and B level cyclist  through C level cyclists who have a bike in good condition and a body that would like to get and stay there.

Rides we offer and participate in:

• Aggressive distance and climbing events in Maryland and bordering states produced by ABC and other organizations.
• Regularly scheduled training and social rides around the Annapolis and nearby counties on weekdays (even in the winter) and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. They include roads and trails.
• Sunday rides in the Annapolis area and in nearby scenic areas such as the Eastern Shore, Western Maryland and Virginia. The Cherry Blossom ride in DC is a favorite.
• Summer weekend rides in places such as Bethany Beach, Gettysburg and the Shenandoah Valley.
• Our members enter non-ABC races and multi-day events and achieve medals and trophies for their accomplishments.

For rides on Maryland's Eastern Shore, in VA, DC, PA, etc, members  often carpool to reduce costs and increase enjoyment of these activities. 

Check back frequently to the Calendar link on the website for ride announcements.

Contact our Ride Coordinators at "rides AT annapolisbicycleclub.   org" if you would like to suggest a ride or lead a ride or use the Request-a-Ride submission tool. We are seeking more ride leaders and will train you before you lead.

Our Social Events

ABC members socialize before, during, and after rides and at our monthly Third Thursday Get Together cyclist socials at different Annapolis area restaurants  and is a great time to discuss cycling off of the bike and off the road.

We have our annual dinner and party at very nice venues and  summer/autumn picnics and BBQs for the whole family. ABC subsidizes the costs. We celebrate Oktoberfest and other fun events.

ABC members plan and operate the rest stops at the LifeLine100 annual event. 

Communications

All members have access to the website and receive our newsletter, Tailwind Express, which details all activities and rides plus features information on bicycle advocacy and news on club activities. 

Members also have a smart phone app for rides, directory, information. 

We have  members-only club on Strava and Facebook to exchange information.

Members receive emails about rides and other topics of interest.

Most important - members have access to other members for information and tips on rides and best routes in the Annapolis area.  Many of our riders have been riding for years and years and possess a wealth of information they are happy to share with you. Member contact information is in the members only area on the website and smart phone app.

Contacts   

General emails to   abc AT annapolisbicycleclub.org and details for members are located in the members only area of the website.

Board of Directors - board AT annapolisbicycleclub.org will go to the entire board:

1. President  & Board John Tyrrell  (3/20), USA Cycling Licensed               abc_pres AT annapolisbicycleclub.org
2. Vice President & Board      RJ Marquette  abcvp AT annapolisbicycleclub.org
3. Treasurer & Board Steve Sharkey (3/23) Treasurer AT annapolisbicycleclub.org
4. Len Jones - Board member
5. Chris Higgins - Board member
6. Ed Marx - Newsletter Editor - Board member
7. Jennifer Meyers (1/10/2024) - Board member

Advisor, Scribe, Historian              Jim Black, prior President (1/5/2024)

Safety Manager OPEN - please volunteer

Ride Coordinators will help create and post your ride requests:

   13-14 MPH Rides                                Open - please volunteer

    Local Weekly Rides                           RJ Marquette

    Local Weekly Rides                           John Tyrrell

    Local Weekly Rides                           Jennifer Meyers

    Tu/Thu Morn Rides                            Jim Miner

    Out of Area Adventure Rides           Chris Higgins & Chris Farrell

    Other Supported Rides                      Jim Black

rides AT annapolisbicycleclub.org goes to many of them

Tailwind Express Editor

editor AT annapolisbicycleclub.org          Ed Marx

Webmasters                                          Jim Black & Leon Bloom

Ride With GPS Club Account           RJ Marquette

Facebook Social Media                        RJ Marquette

socialmedia AT annapolisbicycleclub.org

Third Thursday Get Together             Linda "LJ" Reiter

Picnic Chairperson                              OPEN since 2023 - volunteer

Lifeline 100 Coordinator                       Jim Miner

Lifeline100 Rest Stop Volunteer Coordinator Jim Black

Ride Leaders

John C. Tyrrell - 17-19

RJ Marquette - 16-20

Jenn Meyers - 16-18

Chris Higgins - 16-18

Eric Veit - 16-17

Chris Farrell - 16-17

Tina McDermott - 14-15

Jim Black - 14

Jim Miner - 14-15

Open since 2023 - 13-14

and possibly you - Please ask how!

Additional Membership Benefits

• Members and approved guests on Club rides are covered by liability and injury insurance. Officers & Directors are covered by a liability policy.
• Convenient event sign-up and membership renewal via the web page and phone app
• Member club in USA Cycling
• Access to the bulletin board. Everyone can view bulletins and members can post them
• 10% discount at Bike Doctor of Annapolis & Crofton
• Exclusive Strava Club and Facebook page for messaging and stats
• Members are automatically in BikeAAA advocacy organization
• Club custom jerseys, made in USA
• Club polo shirts
• Club smartphone app and website from Wild Apricot
• Membership in bicycle advocacy organizations.

We Welcome New Members!

Join the Ride!