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• Tu & Th meet-up

  • Start
    12/03/2024
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  • End
    04/03/2025
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  • Schedule
    36 sessions
  • Location
    Generals Hwy Corridor Park

  
  

  10:00 AM start at Generals Highway Corridor Park, on Crownsville Road, right across from the Renaissance Festival.   Please be ready to ride 5 minutes before the start time.

  There will typically be three different paces (ranging between 13-18+ mph), depending on who shows up. There are different routes ranging between 22 and 34 miles.

  There is an e-mail list for members that is used for these rides, maintained by Jim Miner  jnlminer1@gmail.com. Typically, a ride announcement is sent out the night before, allowing riders to respond positively that they are coming.  In good weather, this isn’t critical but when the weather is iffy, this allows last minute changes.  Let Jim know you would like to be added to the list or in good weather, just show up.

  The following are the primary routes used for these rides:

  Faster group, 29 miles:  ridewithgps.com/routes/43376261

  Medium group, 25 miles:  ridewithgps.com/routes/40622079

  Slower group, 22 miles:   ridewithgps.com/routes/42478102

  Alternate routes: 

  Faster group, 34 miles:  ridewithgps.com/routes/43376458

  Medium group, 25.5 miles:  ridewithgps.com/routes/33300883 
  

  Also, download and use the ABC smartphone app. Instructions are on the News link on the home page.

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• Request-a-Ride Tool

  • Start
    03/08/2025
  • End
    04/05/2025
  • Schedule
    5 sessions

  Please request rides!   Any member can do it!   Variety is good!

  They can be well-known rides or new ideas. You don't have to be the leader. Just give us your suggestions, and in advance.

  If you would like an ABC ride on any date, send a ride request in via our Request-a-Ride link that is on the Full Calendar and on the main home page under Rides. Just fill in the required info and click submit. We will receive your request and post it if it is safe and free of other event conflicts, or will get back to you with questions or recommendations. 

  Give us plenty of advance notice!

  Provide the following with your ride request:

  • Your information
  • Name for the ride
  • Date and start time (submit the request a few days in advance)
  • Distance and speed
  • Starting location, and address if it’s not well known. Parks and schools work well.
  • A route from our club Ride with GPS library ideally. Or you can create one. If you need help creating one, contact Jenn Meyers, JCT, Chris Higgins, or RJ Marquette, but please try it first. Its free and not too hard.
  • General description of the ride, its intent and purpose, and anything else people would like to know about it.
  • You can be a designated ride leader if you have experience with this role and would like to do it but the ride can still be posted as a meet-up event.

  Please let us know if you would like to be a ride leader or a ride coordinator and we'll train you for the position. We are especially looking for a member to promote 13-14 mph events.

  Thank you Leon Bloom for creating the Request-a-Ride on line tool!

  Contact the ride coordinators if you have questions or ride ideas.

  THANKS,

  John Tyrrell

  President

  
  

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• 30 mile No-Drop to Galesville

  • When
    03/15/2025
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    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Davidsonville Park

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  No-drop 14-15 mph to Galesville from Davidsonville Park (not the park 'n' ride) with a rest stop ~mile 17 in Galesville. 

  Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49452893

  Ride Leader and POC: Jim Black 

  
  

  posted by JB 3/13/25

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• Ellicott City Hill Climber - 40 miles @ 2700 ascent

  • When
    03/15/2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:50 PM
  • Location
    Thomas Viaduct Middle School, 7000 Banbury Dr, Hanover, MD 21076

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  Another early season hill work out. We have use this route multiple times.

  John Tyrrell is the ride leader. 

  All speeds are welcome. There are multiple loops and you can shorten it up if necessary. Will gather at the top of each climb.

  This is the route

  Please load the route into your computer and become familiar with it prior to leaving home. Please stay together to avoid confusion. Riders who take a different route are on their own.

  Lunch afterwards TBD. Will bring beverages to share.

  OTHER RIDE INTERESTS - please submit your request using the Request-a-Ride intake form so we can post it.

  
  

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  Created & posted by JCT 3/4/25

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• AR Catoctin-South Mountain Climber 43 mi 4000 ascent

  • When
    03/16/2025
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    19 Frederick Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788

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  Bring your legs! Earn a Tour of MD County and three ABC Mountain Climber Climbs! Ride will only run in good weather, due to need for dry roads to be safe on the downhills. 

  In the northern reaches of the blue ridge mountains, Catoctin and South Mountains merge into a hilly mess. This ride is 43.5 miles long, with an elevation gain of 4,145 feet. This ride sells off three climbs in ABC's Mountain Climber Challenge, as well as Washington County in ABC's Tour of MD!

  Chris Higgins is the ride leader...and will probably average 14-15 mph. 

  This ride starts at the Thurmont Community Park and makes 3 ascents on South Mountain, although most of the elevation on the first ascent is climbing Catoctin. 

  Ascent 1: Germantown Bethel Cemetery: Category 2 6.5 miles 3.5% average grade for 1,162 feet. Sound easy? Sure, except the max grade of 12% on a gravel section near the top. If your legs are dead tired from this ascent...bury them at the top. 

  Enjoy the fruits of your labor with a well earned downhill into Pennsylvania to prepare for:

  Ascent 2: High Rock: MD's highest point on a public road on the South Mountain. PJAMM's 12th rated hardest climb in MD. It is a Category 2 3.5 miles 1,100' at a 6% average. The steepest portion is the Maryland portion. Bring your hang glider for the launch pad at the top!

  We will speed down high rock, hit Pennsylvania again then ride to Cavetown for a pitstop, prior to:

  Ascent 3: Raven Rock, an easy Category 3 3.5 miles 832 feet average 4.4% takes us back up to the top of South Mountain and gets us ready for a speedy descent of Catoctin back into Thurmont. 

  Route is here. 

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• Tuesday Evening South County Ride

  • When
    03/18/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Davidsonville Park, 3042 Patuxent River Rd, Davidsonville, MD 21035

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  South Anne Arundel County (SoCo) Evening

  Join us for the evening south county ride on Tuesdays in the spring, summer, and fall. 

  For the March 11 & 18 editions, we'll do the shorter route (21 miles).  After that, we should have enough daylight to do the longer route.
  

  Starting point:  Davidsonville Park on Patuxent River Road.  We meet across from the pavilion in the park:  Go straight in and park in the lot across from the pavilion.  There are a few shaded spots if you turn right just after the ball fields, but we've been warned it's a foul ball landing zone.

  Departure time:  5:30 PM

  Route:  21 miles – Patuxent River Rd → Harwood Rd → Right on Rt 2 → Right on Polling House → Right on Bayard → Right on Sands → Left on Patuxent River Rd back to park.

  We'll regroup at the gas station at the intersection of Harwood Road and Route 2.

  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.  If the situation deteriorates after that, we may still need to cancel.  If the official ride is canceled, RJ will usually ride on Zwift instead; contact him if you're interested in that option.

  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 emergency issues.

  Posted by RJM

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• AR Skyline Climber

  • When
    03/19/2025
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    9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Eastham Park, Luray Ave, Front Royal, VA 22630
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  3rd Edition of the Skyline Climber!

  
  

  Grab your climbing gear! The Skyline Climber starts in Front Royal at the northern terminus of Skyline Drive and climbs up about 3000 feet to Hogback Peak with multiple vistas along the way for catching your breath and putting out the fire in your legs. 

  It starts at Eastham Park on the Shenandoah River and soon enters the Shenandoah National Park. From the park entrance you undertake the 34th most difficult climb in Virginia, according to PJAMM Cycling. A 20.4 mile long section with an average gradient of 2.6%, a total elevation gain of 3,852' and a FIETS score of 2.2. PJAMM gives this climb a difficulty rating of 2 out of 5 mountains (moderate).

  The climb is actually 4 climbs, separated by some downhills (that make the total elevation gain on the day 5,200').

  Climb 1 is Dickey Hill. Goes form the Shenandoah Nat'l Park Entrance to near the top of Dickey Hill. A hill sounds like a nice way to start, but this is no ordinary hill. It is the toughest climb of the day; rated as a Category 1 climb, it is 6.1 miles / 5% average / 10.6% max grade for 1633 feet of elevation gain.

  Climb 2 is Here's Johnny! After the hill, a mountain sounds tough but Carson Mountain is a late night joke of a mountain. A simple Category 3, 2.4 miles at 4.7% for 651' of gain, and the max grade of the day at 12%.

  Climb 3 is the Rapper's Delight. Straight Outta Compton Gap to the North and South Marshall Mountains (will the real Marshall Mountain please stand up?). Rated as a Category 3 for its 740' feet of climbing at 4% for 3.5 miles.

  Climb 4 is the Pig Pen. Little Hogback and Hogback peaks for 2.9 miles at 4.8% and 810' rate this as a Cat 3 as well.

  Then we turn around for the quick return to Eastham Park, but before we hit Eastham.

  Climb 5 is I thought we were on the way down!. Back up to the Gap between the Marshall Mountains, a Cat 4 climb 2.2 miles @ 4.2% and 510' of elevation.

  Climb 6 is the Speedbump. After speeding 1400' down the mountains for 8 miles we've got Dickey Hill to help slow us down and warm us back up. 1.7 miles at 4.3% / 440' make this last one another Cat 4. 

  Rest Stops: There are a number of lookouts along the way to stop and rest, however there are no shops or water...so you will need to bring it with you. (There is a visitor center a couple miles in with a restroom and water...) 

  This route is mostly in Shenandoah National Park. This ride is scheduled for Wednesday for reduced traffic on Skyline Drive. Entrance fee per bicycle is $15.00.

  RideWithGPS Route is here. 

  This ride takes a little bit of logistics (carpooling) so register early to let the Ride Leader know you plan to attend. Ride Leader is Chris Higgins. Date of the event may be adjusted as weather forecasts roll-in. 

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• Performance Velo (PV) – *NEW S.E.R.C Route #2

  • When
    03/20/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    S.E.R.C, Bldg 200, Reed Bldg, Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD

  Register

  
  

  "Performance Velo (PV)" rides from different locations using various routes in the 29-32 mile range. These are group-ride style training rides with occasional pace-lines, sprints, climbs, descents, and minimal stops. Pace B/B+ 17-20 MPH range. All cyclists are welcome, especially those training for races, Gran Fondos, or are looking to increase their speed and endurance in a team-like setting. Do not sprint off the front unless in a free-ride segment.

  Ride time will vary during the season and they may be rescheduled for weather. Look ahead and register for the velo rides you are interested in.

  This week's RidewithGPS route will be posted a few days before the event.

  Non-members may ride one time after submitting a signed waiver.

  • D'ville Park and Ride Commuter Lot
  • Homestead Gardens
  • Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)
  • Corridor Park
  • Davidsonville Park
  • Others...

  RWGPS route:  SERC Route #2

  POCs: Jenn Meyers

  Register on-line and to receive updates.

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• Third Thursday Get Together

  • When
    03/20/2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Sammy's Italian Pizza Kitchen 1007 Bay Ridge Ave. Annap 21403 (Eastport Shopping Ctr). 410-990-9800

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  Join us for fresh, delicious Italian food in a casual setting.  Sammy's has a huge menu with many pizza options, appetizers, pasta dishes, soups, signature salads, full dinners, calzones, subs.....

  This is a new venue for our club and they are excited to host us!

  
  

  
  

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• Tuesday Evening South County Ride

  • When
    03/25/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Davidsonville Park, 3042 Patuxent River Rd, Davidsonville, MD 21035

  Register

  South Anne Arundel County (SoCo) Evening

  Join us for the evening south county ride on Tuesdays in the spring, summer, and fall.
  

  Starting point:  Davidsonville Park on Patuxent River Road.  We meet across from the pavilion in the park:  Go straight in and park in the lot across from the pavilion.  There are a few shaded spots if you turn right just after the ball fields, but we've been warned it's a foul ball landing zone.

  Departure time:  5:30 PM

  Route: 26 miles – Patuxent River Rd → Harwood Rd → Right on Rt 2 → Right on Bayard → Right on South Polling House → Left on Polling House → Right on Bayard → Right on Sands → Left on Patuxent River Rd back to park.

  There are options for shorter routes or slower rides - please let RJ know if you're interested in one of these.
  

  We'll regroup at the gas station at the intersection of Harwood Road and Route 2.
  

  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.  If the situation deteriorates after that, we may still need to cancel.  If the official ride is canceled, RJ will usually ride on Zwift instead; contact him if you're interested in that option.

  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 emergency issues.

  Posted by RJM

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• Performance Velo (PV) – 30.5 miles Homestead Gardens

  • When
    03/27/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    743 W. Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD. Homestead Gardens

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  "Performance Velo (PV)" rides from different locations using various routes in the 29-32 mile range. These are group-ride style training rides with occasional pace-lines, sprints, climbs, descents, and minimal stops. Pace B/B+ 17-20 MPH range. All cyclists are welcome, especially those training for races, Gran Fondos, or are looking to increase their speed and endurance in a team-like setting. Please do not sprint off the front unless in a free-ride segment.

  Ride time will vary during the season and they may be rescheduled for weather. Look ahead and register for the velo rides you are interested in.

  This week's RidewithGPS route will be posted a few days before the event.

  Non-members may ride one time after signing a release.

  Week to week starting locations:

  • D'ville Park and Ride Commuter Lot
  • Homestead Gardens
  • Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)
  • Corridor Park
  • Others...

  RWGPS route:  HERE

  POCs: JCT and Jenn Meyers

  Register on-line and to receive updates.

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• Cherry Blossom 20 mi at 12-14 MPH - Annual Ride for all levels

  • When
    03/30/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Intersection of 15th Street NE and North Carolina Ave, NE in Washington, DC
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Event date is tentative, depending upon the date of the Cherry Blossoms' peak bloom - visit Bloom Watch for updates

  Ride leader: Joe Hawkins

  This has been a popular annual event. Bring your camera and be prepared for frequent stops and sight-seeing.

  This will be a leisurely slow ride of about 20 miles to Hains Point, West Potomac Park, and the riverside in Northern Virginia, returning by way of the Lincoln Monument and the National Mall. We will have to walk through crowds in some areas.

  RidewithGPS route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45878767 

  Bring a snack - there will be food for purchase at Eastern Market on the way back. There are Public Bathrooms on Hains Point! 

  Meet up at Intersection of 15th Street NE and North Carolina Ave, NE, Washington, DC. Map of the start location here. For GPS and mapping, the start location is a triangle park next to 201 15th St NE, Washington, DC 20002. 

  Parking: There is no time limit for on-street parking in this part of DC on the weekends, but do not park in spaces reserved for handicapped residents! $500 ticket plus towing fee! Best parking is on the neighborhood streets.

  Please wear your ABC jersey if you have one.

  Guests may come but need to bring a signed waiver from the website.

  Posted by JimB 

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• Performance Velo 38 miles from Davidsonville Park (not Park & Ride)

  • When
    04/03/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Davidsonville Park, 3042 Patuxent River Rd, Davidsonville, MD 21035

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  "Performance Velo (PV)" rides from different locations using various routes in the 29-38 mile range. These are group ride style training rides with occasional pace-lines, sprints, climbs, descents, and minimal stops. Pace B/B+ 17-20 MPH range. All cyclists are welcome, especially those training for races, Gran Fondos, or are looking to increase their speed and endurance in a team-like setting. Please do not sprint off the front unless in a free-ride segment.

  Ride time will vary during the season and they may be rescheduled for weather. Look ahead and register for the velo rides you are interested in.

  This week's RidewithGPS route will be posted a few days before the event.

  Non-members may ride one time after approval of the Club president and signing a release.
  

  Week to week starting locations:

  • D'ville Park and Ride Commuter Lot 
  • Homestead Gardens
  • S.E.R.C
  • Corridor Park
  • Davidsonville Park
  • Others...

  RWPGS route:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45534235

  POCs: Jenn Meyers

  Register on-line and to receive updates.

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• Renew membership with League of American Bicyclists

  • When
    04/14/2025

  This is an annual requirement to maintain our insurance coverage and club organization membership and directory listing.

  Renew NLT 5/1/25.

  Use this website: https://bikeleague.org/join-now/?tfa_12=tfa_15

  Our club is 2046592.

  Action lead is our Treasurer.

  
  

  Posted by JCT 11/30/24

  
  

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• Renew Wild Apricot account

  • When
    04/25/2025

  Reminder to renew the business website with Wild Apricot. This is the foundation of our business operation.

  Process - This is automatically billed to our club bank debit card on this date.

  Action owner is our club Treasurer.

  
  

  Posted by JCT 11/30/24
  

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• Ride to End Hunger in Calvert County (OSR)

  • When
    04/26/2025
  •  
    6:55 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Chesapeake Church, 6201 Solomons Island Rd, Huntingtown, MD 20639

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  This announcement is for the cycling community. This is not an ABC event. ABC does not specifically endorse non-ABC events.

  Meet at 6:55 a.m. at the start/finish banner for an ABC group picture! Please wear your ABC jersey, if you have one.

  See the details and routes

  https://endhungercalvert.org/events/bike/

  
  

  Posted by JCT 10/10/24

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• Maryland Coast Bicycle Festival (OSR)

  • When
    04/26/2025
  •  
    7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Ocean City Harbor, Ocean City, MD US 21842

  Register

  

  This announcement is for the cycling community. This is not an ABC event. ABC does not specifically endorse non-ABC events.

  DO NOT REGISTER USING THIS WEBSITE UNLESS YOU ARE A MEMBER OF ANNAPOLIS BICYCLE CLUB

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  Event information is incomplete as of February 2025 - check the website for updates. 

  Annual Maryland Coast Bicycle Festival from Ocean City

  There were 700 riders at the inaugural event in 2021 and 10% were ABC!

  Register on the ABC site to let other members know you plan to attend. Please wear an ABC jersey and bring extra beverages for afterwards at the ABC party tent in the ride village

  Register for the ride per the instructions on the ride's website and that you are an ABC member who is riding.

  https://marylandcoastbikefestival.com/

  
  

  posted by jct 10/10/24

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• Ocean to Bay Bike Tour (OSR)

  • When
    05/03/2025
  •  
    7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Bethany Beach, DE

  Register

  
  

  This notice is for the cycling community. This is not an ABC event. ABC does not specifically endorse non-ABC events.

  GO HERE to register -> Ocean to Bay Bike Tour

  DO NOT REGISTER USING THIS WEBSITE UNLESS YOU ARE A MEMBER OF ANNAPOLIS BICYCLE CLUB

  When you register, include Annapolis Bicycle Club and John Tyrrell as team captain for a discount price.

  ABC will meet at the new start area  for a 7:30am picture for metric route and 7am at the other location for the century route. Please wear your ABC jersey!

  We'll BYO tailgate afterward at the starting area or nearby if that doesn't work. Bring your lunch, beverages, chair, and sweatshirt.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Six Pillars Century, 56, and 37 (OSR)

  • When
    05/03/2025
  •  
    7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    0 Somerset Avenue Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh, Cambridge, MD 21613

  Register

  

  This announcement is for the ABC community. This is not an ABC event. ABC does not specifically endorse non-ABC events.

  This is an Other Supported Ride that many ABC members typically participate in. Please sign up to ride in 6 Pillars using this link: 

  https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/MD/Cambridge/SixPillarsCentury

  Please register on the ABC site just to let other ABC members know you are planning to participate.

  This ride accomplishes Dorchester County for the ABC Tour of Maryland! 

  Meet your distance group at the packet pickup area that was stated in their emails 20 minutes before your start time so you can leave together.
  

  Please wear your ABC jersey!

  Click here that you are riding as well.

  
  

  Posted by JCT 10/10/24

  
  

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• Tri-County Ice Cream Classic (OSR)

  • When
    05/10/2025
  •  
    6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Talbot County Community Center, Easton, MD

  Register

  https://www.ridec3.org/

  Good for our Club Tour of MD Challenge for Talbot County
  

  This is posted to show who is attending. This is not an ABC event.

  Please wear your ABC jersey if you are going.

  Thanks!

  
  

  posted by JCT 10/10/24

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• Ride of Silence (OSR)

  • When
    05/21/2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Germantown E.S - 200 Windell Ave, Annapolis, MD
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Please join Bike AAA for the annual Ride of Silence, part of a global event in memory of killed and injured cyclists and a message of safety to drivers.    Meetup at 6:45pm at Germantown E.S. Annapolis, a brief ceremony at 7pm and then an easy-paced, out & back, 6 mile ride through Annapolis.  Escorted by the Annapolis Police Department Bicycle Patrol. 

  ********THIS IS NOT AN ABC SPONSORED RIDE*********

  NO ROUTE NEEDED.     CHECK THE 2025 DATE

  
  

  Posted by JCT 10/10/24

  
  

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• Armed Forces Cycling Classic Challenge Ride Criterium Race (OSR)

  • When
    05/31/2025
  •  
    7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Washington, DC

  Register

  This is not an ABC event

  https://cyclingclassic.org/

  This information is only for ABC members.

  Free parking: NEW in 2025

  Event maps

  New route in 2025

  The 2024 Armed Forces Cycling Classic Challenge Ride, brought to you by The Boeing Company, is an amateur ride, open to cyclists of all abilities. The ride will take place on Saturday, June 4th on a course closed to traffic, starting and finishing in Crystal City, traveling past the Pentagon, up to Rosslyn, and back. The official start is at 7:00 am and all riders must be off the course by 10:00 am. Riders can participate as a General Registrant or as a member of a Corporate Challenge Team. Also, consider fundraising for TAPS, our official beneficiary! 100% of the proceeds raised from TEAM TAPS will benefit this wonderful organization!

  
  

  Event Information Center - TBD

  
  

  Awards:

  All finishers receive a medal! Riders that complete X or more laps receive Gold, riders that complete Y to Z laps will receive Silver, and riders that complete W or fewer will receive Bronze.

  
  

  Posted by JCT 10/10/24 updated 2/10/25

  
  

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• Tour de Frederick (OSR)

  • When
    06/07/2025
  •  
    6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Walkersville Fire Hall 79 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville, MD

  Register

  ABC riders have enjoyed this well run 'Other Supported Ride' (OSR) in recent years. It includes some of the prettiest & safest rolling rural roads in the state (full century includes PA), and includes great food at an on-site after-party. Note packet pick up is required in advance, on Th or Fri - see details below, from their site.

  Registration and full details, including routes once available, are found on the TdF site:

  https://www.tourdefrederick.com/

  Click 'add me to list' on our ABC site to indicate only that you're an ABC member who will be riding this event. Registration for the TdF itself is via their site.

  posted by jct 10/10/24

   

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• Tour de Talbot (OSR)

  • When
    06/14/2025
  • Location
    Easton Fire Hall, 315 Aurora Park Drive, Easton, MD 2160

  The 2025 Tour de Talbot will Take Place on June 14
  

  Registration is now open for $75 - https://tourdetalbot.org

  Included are lunch, 2 drafts, SAG support, a musette bag, and custom ride socks!

  Location: Easton Fire Hall, 315 Aurora Park Drive, Easton, MD 21601 (now known as 315 Leonard Rieck Drive)

  Ride the scenic roads of Talbot County Maryland! You’ll have a choice of three distances, 31.5, 40 or 61.5 miles which wind through the flat farmland and take you to water views, wooden bridges and friendly faces throughout the Eastern Shore. Day-of registration is available if space allows.

  The routes have changed to accommodate the Rest Stop at the Trappe Firehall and allow all riders to cross over at the Oxford Ferry.

  Windy Hill Landing is not a rest stop this year, but you may take an optional “jog” to the ferry landing for a photo opp.

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• Patuxent River Rural Legacy Ride (OSR)

  • When
    06/14/2025
  •  
    7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Patuxent River Park

  Register

  Enjoy scenic, rural cycling at the Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club's annual ride to showcase Prince George’s County’s Patuxent River Rural Legacy Area, where farms, wetlands, and woods are being protected from development with Maryland’s Rural Legacy Program.

  Starting Location 
  The Picnic Pavilion and Group Camp Area of the Patuxent River Park. 

  Routes of 37, 46, 55 and 65 miles
  

  Register and info here

  
  

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• *Date changed* Fairhaven Loop Ride and BBQ at Jenn and Andy's!

  • When
    06/29/2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    638 Fairhaven Rd Tracys Landing, MD 20779

  Register

  Save The Date!

  Saturday June 28, 2025  

  Fairhaven Loop Ride and BBQ at Jenn and Andy's

  
  

  

                                                  Details to follow....

   

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• Firefighter 50 & Century (OSR)

  • When
    07/20/2025
  •  
    7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company, 2030 South Pleasant Valley Road, Westminster, MD 21158

  Register

  35 miles, 40 miles, 50 miles, 62 miles, and a full century of 103 miles

  https://www.firefighter50.com/

  This is not an ABC ride. But, please wear your ABC jersey.

  
  

  Posted by JCT on 10/10/24

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• Lancaster Covered Bridge Classic (OSR)

  • When
    08/17/2025
  •  
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lancaster, PA

  Register

  The Covered Bridge Classic is a premier Pennsylvania ride now in its 45th year.  It offers beautiful routes of 100 mile, 65 mile, 50 mile, and 35 mile routes, (actual mileage may vary), in Lancaster County.  Each route traverses through covered bridges and passes Amish farms.  All routes cover rolling terrain with moderate climbing.

  https://coveredbridgeclassic.com/

  
  

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• ABC Picnic

  • When
    08/24/2025
  • Location
    Deale Beach Community Center 938 Main St. Deale, MD
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Register

  Save the date for the 2025 ABC picnic!
  
  Details to follow

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• The Civil War Century (OSR)

  • When
    09/06/2025
  •  
    7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Frederick

  Register

  This not an ABC event. Google for details and registration. civilwarcentury.org.

  You can show here that you are riding it.

  
  

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• Amish Country Bike Tour (OSR)

  • When
    09/06/2025
  •  
    7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Dover, DE

  Register

  
  

  Link to the event

  
  

  posted by JCT 10/10/24

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• Gran Fondo Maryland (OSR)

  • When
    09/14/2025
  • Location
    Frederick, MD

  Register

  https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-maryland

  This is an other supported ride, not sponsored by ABC. Register via their site at the link here. Click 'add me to list' only if you're an ABC member planning to ride.

  
  

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• Ride for Clean Rivers (OSR)

  • When
    09/21/2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Chesapeake College, 1000 College Circle Drive Wye Mills, MD, 21679
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Our 21th year and still going strong. Ride the beautiful back roads of Talbot and Queen Anne’s Counties in support of ShoreRivers’ work for clean waterways. This is a great way to bring summer to a close while also supporting a great cause.  Distances of 62, 35 and 20 miles.  Lunch provided after the ride.

  https://www.shorerivers.org/event/rideforcleanrivers

  
  

  posted by jct 10/10/24

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• ABC Ride Across Maryland - Stage 0 - Get ready

  • When
    09/24/2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakland, MD

  Standby for details.

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• ABC Ride Across Maryland - Stage 1 - Oakland to Rocky Gap

  • When
    09/25/2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakland, MD

  Standby for details.
  

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• ABC Ride Across Maryland - Stage 2 - Rocky Gap to Boonesboro

  • When
    09/26/2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakland, MD

  Standby for details.
  

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• Seagull Century (OSR)

  • When
    09/27/2025
  •  
    6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD

  Register

  Sea Gull Century - CHECK THE DATE IN 25

  Register you participation with the event organizers at:

  https://seagullcentury.org/

  This is background for ABC members. This is not a Club event. Feel free to click if you are going to register with Sea Gull Century and ride the event so we have an idea which of our members will be there.

  Sea Gull Century is a nationally acclaimed bicycling event, beginning and ending on the campus of Salisbury University.

  Salisbury University’s Sea Gull Century bike tour is set for Saturday, September ??, 2025.

  Registration is open from June 10th through September 23rd.

  Cyclists will depart campus for two optional routes, 63 miles or 100 miles, across the Lower Eastern Shore.

  posted by JCT 10/10/24

  
  

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• ABC Ride Across Maryland - Stage 3 - Boonesboro to Sandy Point State Park

  • When
    09/27/2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  Standby for details.
  

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• ABC Ride Across Maryland - Stage 4 - Kent Island to Ocean City

  • When
    09/28/2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Stevensville Subway. Kent Island

  Standby for details.
  

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• Renew BikeAAA Membership

  • When
    10/01/2025

  Renew our annual donation to BikeAAA via their website. Action is with our Treasurer.

  
  

  Posted by JCT 11/30/24
  

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• Lifeline 100 Annual Rides - Rest Stop Volunteers (non ride)

  • When
    10/05/2025
  •  
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Throughout Anne Arundel County

  

  The 11th annual Lifeline 100 annual ride will take place on Sunday, 10/5/25

  FROM OUR 2024 EVENT DESCRIPTION:

  Our ABC Volunteer Coordinator is Jim Black. Please contact Jim at jamesmblack@gmail.com to sign up for a rest stop.

  
  

  ABC members have staffed the 4 rest stops since the first Lifeline 100. This is our big annual event to support our county, city, and BikeAAA, and spread the good word about our club and grow our membership.

  Our rest stops and Captains are:

  • Bay Ridge Swim Club - Jennifer Meyers

       Needs 7-8 volunteers
  

  • Galesville Wharf waterfront park at Pirates Cove- Steve Graham

       This is the only stop on the century loop and needs 4-5 volunteers

  • Davidsonville Park and Rutland Road century water stops 

       Need 2 volunteers 

  • Crofton Park - LJ Reiter

       This is a busy location and needs 7-8 volunteers

  • Dixon Observation Park by BWI - Tina McDermott

       This is the busiest location and needs 13-14 volunteers

  
  

  This is the link: https://lifeline100.com/ for the ride itself.

  Please contact with Jim Black with your availability to volunteer - let him know your first and second choice locations or whether you're flexible as to assignment.

  We have scheduled our own ride of the routes a week before the public event so that we can enjoy the rides too and socialize properly afterwards.

  
  

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• Oktoberfest 40/49 with social (place holder)

  • When
    10/12/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Mayo Elem School, 1260 Mayo Ridge Rd, Edgewater 21037

  

  Oktoberfest options coming

  signup with a fixed fee ~$35 to go to Old Stein Inn

  signup without a fee to just enjoy the ride

  This is a 49 mile ride starting from Mayo Elementary School across from Old Stein Inn where we can meet after the ride to celebrate Oktoberfest with great German food and bier and wine and enjoy live music in the beirgarten starting at 2pm. All members are welcome. We are starting at 10am to make sure the weather is comfortable.

  This is the RWGPS 49 route - With a stop at mile 24 at the the gas station we've used before. There are plenty of segments for sprints, climbs, and descents.

  This is the RWGPS 40 route - With a stop at mile 12 at the the Harwood gas station we've used before. There are plenty of segments for sprints, climbs, and descents.

  Please sign up early so we can let the Inn know how many of us will stay to fest together. Wear your lederhosen or dirndl dress. ABC will buy the pretzels and wurst sampler.

  Prost!

  
  

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• FestiVelo 2025 in South Carolina - 1-4 days (OSR)

  • Start
    11/06/2025
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • End
    11/09/2025
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Walterboro, South Carolina

  Register

  
  

  This is a general announcement for the cycling community. This is not an ABC event. ABC does not specifically endorse non-ABC events.

  https://festivelo.org/  

  ABC members have gone in the past.

  Participant list link

  November CHECK THE DATES IN 2025

  Sign up for 1-4 days. All speeds and distances are welcome.

  FestiVELO is up to 4 days of riding in the Lowcountry of South Carolina — you pick the days, you pick the distance. You have your choice of rides to suit your ambition and skill level.

  • 20-30 miles
  • 55-65 miles
  • 95-105 mile

  You have never experienced a more exciting and activity-filled bike event than FestiVELO! We have up to 400 miles of riding over 4 days. But FestiVELO is more than a bike ride. It also includes lots of festivities and delicious food: breakfast and hot meals at your lunch rest stops each day. When you return to home base in Walterboro in the afternoons, we have more food and festivities for you: themed dinners, drinks, activities and entertainment to celebrate your riding accomplishments.

  You will want to spend at least one night and enjoy the uniqueness of FestiVELO. We're capping registration at 330 riders to ensure the quality of the event, so register now to secure your spot and get the best rate available! Want to see who else is coming? Simply check the Participants page.

  
  

  
  posted by JCT 11/11/24

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• Renew USA Cycling membership & club listing

  • When
    02/10/2026

  
  

  Action - Treasurer and or President

  Process - go to USA Cycling website, login, renew it. JCT has the login and password.

  
  

  
  

  Posted by JCT 2/10/25

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• Renew D&O and Accident Insurance Policies

  • When
    02/10/2026

  We will receive information from the insurance provider, American Specialty Insurance, and League of American Bicyclists, about how and when to do this.

  Process - We will be invited to an annual on-line meeting, followed by an on-line application and payment.

  These are two separate policies, applications, and payments.

  Action lead is our Treasurer.

  Status - JCT renewed the policy on 1/30/25 and posted the documents to the website.

  
  

  Posted by JCT 11/30/24
  

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• Renew membership with League of American Bicyclists

  • When
    04/14/2026

  This is an annual requirement to maintain our insurance coverage and club organization membership and directory listing.

  Renew NLT 5/1/26

  Use this website: https://bikeleague.org/join-now/?tfa_12=tfa_15

  Our club is 2046592.

  Action lead is our Treasurer.

  
  

  Posted by JCT 12/10/25

  
  

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• Renew Wild Apricot account

  • When
    04/25/2026

  Reminder to renew the business website with Wild Apricot. This is the foundation of our business operation.

  Process - This is automatically billed to our club bank debit card on this date.

  Action owner is our club Treasurer.

  
  

  Posted by JCT 2/10/24

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• Renew BikeAAA Membership

  • When
    10/01/2026

  Renew our annual donation to BikeAAA via their website. Action is with our Treasurer.

  
  

  Posted by JCT 2/10/25

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• 30 mile No-Drop Galesville ride

  • When
    01/01/2027
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Davidsonville Park

  Register

  No-drop 14-15 MPH to Galesville from Davisonville Park (not the park n ride) with a rest stop ~mile 17 in Galesville. 

  Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49452893

  Ride leader and POC: Jim Black

  
  

  Posted by JH on 3/13/25

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