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• Utica Park and Three Covered Bridges: C/CC: 35.4 miles

  • When
    Mon, May 23, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Utica Park:10200-B Old Frederick Rd, Frederick, MD 21701
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Join me to ride the beautiful rural roads of Frederick, MD and visit 3 historical covered bridges:  Loy's Station Bridge, Roddy Creek Bridge, and Utica Bridge.   35.4 miles of rolling hills, 1188' elevation 

  Port-A-Potty at the start and two compost potties at the bridges.  No stores.  Bring all water and snacks needed for 35 miles. 

  RideWithGPS file:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34353585

  Cue Sheet:  https://bit.ly/3OkFurq

  Weather forecast:   https://bit.ly/3lgzvX7

  Ride leader: Jessica Hirschhorn 240 286-4815 

  hirhoward@yahoo.com

  Directions to Ride Start:  UTICA PARK:  10200-B Old Frederick Rd, Frederick, MD 21701 Park at the rear lot by the Port-A-Potties 

  9:45 arrival for 10:00 wheels out. 

  This is a Social Distancing Ride open to members only.  All riders must agree to follow the  Guidelines for Rides During the Pandemic and agree to the Informed Consent for COVID-19 and the Release and Waiver of Liability.  Advance registration is required.

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• Kent Island C/CC: Jessica Hirschhorn: 34.6 miles FLAT

  • When
    Thu, May 26, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Batts Neck Park: 415 Batts Neck Road, Stevensville, MD
  • Spaces left
    17

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  Join me for one of my favorite rides:  KENT ISLAND.  Discover this stunning island with a delicious wide smooth bike trail down the middle.  We will take multiple out-and-back turns to see beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Marina, Chesapeake Bay, a local fishing pier, and a lighthouse on the S end.  Kent Island is the largest island in the Chesapeake Bay, and was the location of the first European settlement in MD. 

  Several bathroom stops.  Store with drinks and snacks at mile 26. 

  9:45 arrival for 10:00 wheels-out

  RideWithGPS file:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36260950

  Cue Sheet:  https://bit.ly/3bAj4jV

  Weather forecast:  https://bit.ly/39nyAS6
  

  Ride leader:  Jessica Hirschhorn 240-286-4815.  Hirhoward@yahoo.com
  

  Directions to Ride Start:  Batts Neck Park:  415 Batts Neck Road, Stevensville, MD.  First exit off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.  Park in the first parking lot on the R as you enter.  There is a Port-A-Potty there. 
  

  This is a Social Distancing Ride open to members only.  All riders must agree to follow the  Guidelines for Rides During the Pandemic and agree to the Informed Consent for COVID-19 and the Release and Waiver of Liability.  Advance registration is required.

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• Friday ALL class Indian Head Rail Trail ~20 mi - Ron Altemus

  • When
    Fri, May 27, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Livingston Road Parking for Indian Head Rail Trail, 5000 Livingston Rd, Indian Head, MD 20640
  • Spaces left
    16

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  Come on out to ride one of the premier trails in the entire DC metro area.  Ride at your own pace, go as far as you desire, and just have a good time!   Convenient portolets along the trail. 
  

  Weather forecast:   https://bit.ly/3sxmlsX
  

  Ride leader:  Ron Altemus 703-618-2159 surlykm29er@yahoo.com
  

  Directions to Ride Start: From Beltway Exit 3-A take Md 210 (Indian Head Highway) south for 14 miles to town of Bryans Road. Turn left onto Livingston Road/MD-227, after 1.8 miles bear right to stay on Livingston Road/MD-224 for 2.0 miles to the trail parking area on the right.   [map to ride start]
  

  This is a Social Distancing Ride open to members only.  All riders must agree to follow the  Guidelines for Rides During the Pandemic and agree to the Informed Consent for COVID-19 and the Release and Waiver of Liability.  Advance registration is required.

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• Pindell, Fairhaven and the Chesapeake Railway Trail (C/CC 44, Steve Palincsar)

  • When
    Sat, May 28, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Wayson Corners Park and Ride 5442 Southern Maryland Blvd, Lothian, MD 20711 (38.808837,-76.697806)
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Memorial Day Weekend rides to Chesapeake Beach are an area tradition. This isn't one of the traditional Harwood 50-65 mile routes, but features many of the favorite roads in the area as well as a few unusual and seldom-seen ones. 

  We'll take the MD4 Service Road and Upper and Lower Pindell to Greenock and Brooks Woods, climbing from the shores of the Chesapeake Bay up to Fairhaven and a lunch stop at the Chesapeake Market and Deli.  Leaving the Market we'll go through North Beach to Chesapeake Beach and up the delightful Chesapeake Beach Rail Trail to Boyds Turn with a stop at the Dash In on Old Solomons Island,  then take  Sansbury, Wilson and McKendree, to West Bay Front and Southern Maryland Blvd back to Waysons. 

  44 miles with 1923' of climbing, 7.2% max grade.
  

  RideWithGPS file:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39448576
  

  Cue Sheet:  https://bit.ly/39q1PUc
  

  Weather forecast:  TBD.  I'll update this listing with the forecast once it becomes available.
  

  Ride leader:  Steve Palincsar 703-655-8959  mailto:palincss@his.com
  

  Directions to Ride Start:  From I-95 Exit 11-A take Pennsylvania Avenue (Md 4) 10 miles past Upper Marlboro to Waysons Corner, exit Md 408. Left at the end of exit ramp to Waysons Corner. Bear right at the light and proceed to the park and ride on the right.

  This is a Social Distancing Ride open to members only.  All riders must agree to follow the  Guidelines for Rides During the Pandemic and agree to the Informed Consent for COVID-19 and the Release and Waiver of Liability.  Advance registration is required.

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• Friday ALL class Indian Head Rail Trail ~20 mi - Jackie & Randy Schoch

  • When
    Fri, June 03, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Livingston Road Parking for Indian Head Rail Trail, 5000 Livingston Rd, Indian Head, MD 20640
  • Spaces left
    18

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  Come on out to ride one of the premier trails in the entire DC metro area. Ride at your own pace, go as far as you desire, and just have a good time!   Convenient portolets along the trail. 
  

  Weather forecast:  tk
  

  Ride leader:  Jackie Schoch 301-437-5045 grammysglassgarden@gmail.com
  

  Ride leader:  Randy Schoch 301-437-7161 rabbirandy42@gmail.com
  

  Directions to Ride Start: From Beltway Exit 3-A take Md 210 (Indian Head Highway) south for 14 miles to town of Bryans Road. Turn left onto Livingston Road/MD-227, after 1.8 miles bear right to stay on Livingston Road/MD-224 for 2.0 miles to the trail parking area on the right.   [map to ride start]
  

  This is a Social Distancing Ride open to members only.  All riders must agree to follow the  Guidelines for Rides During the Pandemic and agree to the Informed Consent for COVID-19 and the Release and Waiver of Liability.  Advance registration is required.

  Event URL:   https://ohbike.memberlodge.org/event-4238979
  

  
  

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• Utica Park and Three Covered Bridges: C/CC: 35.4 miles

  • When
    Mon, June 06, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Utica Park:10200-B Old Frederick Rd, Frederick, MD 21701
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Join me to ride the beautiful rural roads of Frederick, MD and visit 3 historical covered bridges:  Loy's Station Bridge, Roddy Creek Bridge, and Utica Bridge.   35.4 miles of rolling hills, 1188' elevation 

  Port-A-Potty at the start and two compost potties at the bridges.  No stores.  Bring all water and snacks needed for 35 miles. 

  RideWithGPS file:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34353585

  Cue Sheet:  https://bit.ly/3OkFurq

  Weather forecast:   Watch this space! 

  Ride leader: Jessica Hirschhorn 240 286-4815 

  hirhoward@yahoo.com

  Directions to Ride Start:  UTICA PARK:  10200-B Old Frederick Rd, Frederick, MD 21701 Park at the rear lot by the Port-A-Potties 

  9:45 arrival for 10:00 wheels out. 

  This is a Social Distancing Ride open to members only.  All riders must agree to follow the  Guidelines for Rides During the Pandemic and agree to the Informed Consent for COVID-19 and the Release and Waiver of Liability.  Advance registration is required.

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• Friday ALL class Indian Head Rail Trail ~20 mi - Ron Altemus

  • When
    Fri, June 10, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Livingston Road Parking for Indian Head Rail Trail, 5000 Livingston Rd, Indian Head, MD 20640
  • Spaces left
    18

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  Come on out to ride one of the premier trails in the entire DC metro area.  Ride at your own pace, go as far as you desire, and just have a good time!   Convenient portolets along the trail. 
  

  Weather forecast:   tk
  

  Ride leader:  Ron Altemus 703-618-2159 surlykm29er@yahoo.com
  

  Directions to Ride Start: From Beltway Exit 3-A take Md 210 (Indian Head Highway) south for 14 miles to town of Bryans Road. Turn left onto Livingston Road/MD-227, after 1.8 miles bear right to stay on Livingston Road/MD-224 for 2.0 miles to the trail parking area on the right.   [map to ride start]
  

  This is a Social Distancing Ride open to members only.  All riders must agree to follow the  Guidelines for Rides During the Pandemic and agree to the Informed Consent for COVID-19 and the Release and Waiver of Liability.  Advance registration is required.

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• Rural Legacy Ride 2022 - ALL Class - No Fee - June 11

  • When
    Sat, June 11, 2022
  •  
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Picnic Pavilion and Group Camp Area of the Patuxent River Park.
  • Spaces left
    188

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  Enjoy scenic, rural cycling at the Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club's 21st 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.

  This ride has NO FEE and is open to all Oxon Hill members.*  Riders will check in and "go", as there will not be organized ride leaders.

  Registration is limited to 200 riders. Rest stops will offer water and Gatorade only, no food. Each rest stop will have a bathroom or porta-potty. In addition, rest stops will have bike pumps, bike tools, tubes and some repair items. Please note that there will be no SAG available.

  When you register you will be asked to choose a route distance. Note that you may change your mind at any time, the request is for planning purposes.

  *If you are not yet an Oxon Hill member, please go to the Home screen and click on the Membership tab to join today.  

  Routes
  Scenic routes of 22, 35, 44, 54 and 65 miles on paved, country roads.

  RWGPS routes - Click here for all routes, directions and cue sheets

  Weather - https://bit.ly/RLweather

  Rest Stops   The routes of 35, 44, 54 and 65 miles have a rest stop at a beach-park where Magruder’s Ferry once crossed the Patuxent. The 65-mile route also has a rest stop at the Town of Eagle Harbor in a small park overlooking the Patuxent. All routes have a rest stop at the Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary.

  Check-in and start riding between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Riders doing the 65 miles should start by 8:00, riders doing the 44 and 54 miles should start by 8:30 or 9:00, riders doing the 35 miles by 9:00, and riders doing the 22 miles by 9:30.

  Directions to Ride Start:  

  From Croom Road, take Croom Airport Road. Go 2.9 miles to the Picnic Pavilion and Group Camp Area of the Patuxent River Park. Some GPS devices would have you go to the Patuxent River Park Visitor Center. Do NOT go to the Visitor Center, but follow the sign to the Picnic Pavilion and Group Camping Area and continue on Croom Airport Road. When Croom Airport Road turns left at the Columbia Air Center Memorial, turn right, go through the gate toward the picnic area. and follow directions from the parking volunteers.

  This is a Social Distancing Ride open to members only.  All riders must agree to follow the  Guidelines for Rides During the Pandemic and agree to the Informed Consent for COVID-19 and the Release and Waiver of Liability.  Advance registration is required.

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• Friday ALL class Indian Head Rail Trail ~20 mi - Jackie & Randy Schoch

  • When
    Fri, June 17, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Livingston Road Parking for Indian Head Rail Trail, 5000 Livingston Rd, Indian Head, MD 20640
  • Spaces left
    19

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  Come on out to ride one of the premier trails in the entire DC metro area. Ride at your own pace, go as far as you desire, and just have a good time!   Convenient portolets along the trail. 
  

  Weather forecast:  tk
  

  Ride leader:  Jackie Schoch 301-437-5045 grammysglassgarden@gmail.com
  

  Ride leader:  Randy Schoch 301-437-7161 rabbirandy42@gmail.com
  

  Directions to Ride Start: From Beltway Exit 3-A take Md 210 (Indian Head Highway) south for 14 miles to town of Bryans Road. Turn left onto Livingston Road/MD-227, after 1.8 miles bear right to stay on Livingston Road/MD-224 for 2.0 miles to the trail parking area on the right.   [map to ride start]
  

  This is a Social Distancing Ride open to members only.  All riders must agree to follow the  Guidelines for Rides During the Pandemic and agree to the Informed Consent for COVID-19 and the Release and Waiver of Liability.  Advance registration is required.

  Event URL:   https://ohbike.memberlodge.org/event-4238979
  

  
  

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• York Pennsylvania Overnight Ride/Tour

  • Start
    Sat, June 18, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    Sun, June 19, 2022
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    304 International Circle,Cockeysville, MD 21030
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Ride leader:  Sherwood Byers, Sr. 

  Email: sherwoodbyers@yahoo.com

  York, Pennsylvania Overnight Ride begins in Cockeysville, MD on the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail to the Heritage Rail Trail when you cross the NCR Mason & Dixon Line.  It is a 41 mile ride in each direction.  There will be 2 regrouping points and a stop in New Freedom for lunch, the halfway point.  This is a one night stay in York, PA, then return the next morning to return to Cockeysville, MD.

   There will be a Zoom meeting for those who sign up for the tour to complete all final necessary details. Please make your room reservation in York. If you have questions, email me with York Tour in the subject line of the email. This is a Rain or Shine event unless the weather is forecast-ed as "UNSAFE".  More information to follow as we near the ride date. The LaQuinta and Best Western are the recommended places to lodge but you have the final choice of where you want to stay.  They both are about 3 miles from the trail will allow the group to stay together. They are just off of Kenneth Road and Malcolm Road and are across the street from each other (Walking Distance).

  New Freedom https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Freedom,_Pennsylvania
  

  York, PA History  https://www.yorkcity.org/about/history/
  

  RWGPS:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3632914

  Directions to Ride Start: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/38.7284992,-77.0179072/Grand+Lodge+of+Ancient+Free+%26+Accepted+Masons+of+Maryland,+304+International+Cir,+Cockeysville,+MD+21030/@39.1142832,-77.1014615,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c812602eaff89d:0x9d86cf4cbd1bad42!2m2!1d-76.6613428!2d39.5009337

  This is a Social Distancing Ride open to members only.  All riders must agree to follow the  Guidelines for Rides During the Pandemic and agree to the Informed Consent for COVID-19 and the Release and Waiver of Liability.  Advance registration is required.

  
  

  
  

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• Friday ALL class Indian Head Rail Trail ~20 mi - Ron Altemus

  • When
    Fri, June 24, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Livingston Road Parking for Indian Head Rail Trail, 5000 Livingston Rd, Indian Head, MD 20640
  • Spaces left
    19

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  Come on out to ride one of the premier trails in the entire DC metro area.  Ride at your own pace, go as far as you desire, and just have a good time!   Convenient portolets along the trail. 
  

  Weather forecast:   tk
  

  Ride leader:  Ron Altemus 703-618-2159 surlykm29er@yahoo.com
  

  Directions to Ride Start: From Beltway Exit 3-A take Md 210 (Indian Head Highway) south for 14 miles to town of Bryans Road. Turn left onto Livingston Road/MD-227, after 1.8 miles bear right to stay on Livingston Road/MD-224 for 2.0 miles to the trail parking area on the right.   [map to ride start]
  

  This is a Social Distancing Ride open to members only.  All riders must agree to follow the  Guidelines for Rides During the Pandemic and agree to the Informed Consent for COVID-19 and the Release and Waiver of Liability.  Advance registration is required.

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• Lapp's Ice Cream & 3 Covered Bridges

  • When
    Sat, August 20, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Strasburg Railroad, 301 Gap Rd, Ronks, PA 17572
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Lapp's Ice Cream & 3 Covered Bridges (49 miles)
  

  Ride leader:  Sherwood Byers, Sr.

  Email: sherwoodbyers@yahoo.com
  

  Ride Description: This ride is an annual favorite enjoyed by many and developed and usually led by Steve Palinscar the weekend of the Covered Bridge Ride in the Lancaster area of Pennsylvania.  The ride helps to round out the weekend for those who participate in the annual Covered Bridge Ride.  The ride features 3 photo ops of covered bridges, scenic vistas of  the Lancaster, PA region, and the ride favorite, Lapp's Ice Cream for a delicious dessert.
  

  RWGPS:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37096784

  Directions to Ride Start: include link to the starting location in https://ohbike.memberlodge.org/locations, for example,  https://www.google.com/maps/dir/38.731776,-77.0179072/strasburg+railroad/@39.3988362,-77.0691735,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c639eb5d0e7f53:0x22060f7dcde3cf03!2m2!1d-76.1626321!2d39.982926

  This is a Social Distancing Ride open to members only.  All riders must agree to follow the  Guidelines for Rides During the Pandemic and agree to the Informed Consent for COVID-19 and the Release and Waiver of Liability.  Advance registration is required.

  
  

  
  

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• Williamsburg 3 Day Tour

  • Start
    Sat, October 08, 2022
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    Mon, October 10, 2022
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Via Virginia Capital Trail (Starting in Richmond, VA) @ Richmond Train Station.
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Ride Description: On Day 1 of this "Self Supported" 3 day Williamsburg Tour it will start in Richmond at the Richmond, VA train station (1500 E. Main Street) and to continue to Williamsburg, VA via the scenic Virginia Capital Trail and  roads (ON THE PEDALS AT 9:30 WITH A STOP AT THE TRAIL HEAD FOR A GROUP PHOTO). There will be a lunch stop in Charles City about 30 miles into the ride (There will be regrouping stops along the route).  You will need to make room reservations for 2 nights at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Williamsburg by Marriott, 1402 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, This will be the staging point for all ride/tour starts in Williamsburg (Or the Hotel/B&B/Resort of your choice near the Fairfield Inn & Suites).
  

  NOTE: Updated Routes and agenda will be added in the coming future.  This is a "Rain or Shine Event unless conditions are deemed     unsafe (Eg. Hurricane, Torrential Downpour, Excessive High Winds, etc.).
  

  On Day 2 of this tour, we will ride to the Jamestown - Scotland ferry to cross the James river to Surrey (ALL MEET AT THE STAGING POINT AND ON THE PEDALS AT 9:30.  This is a free ride, No fare involved) for a day of touring and lunch (Location for lunch to be determined).  Time permitting we will tour Jamestown before returning to the hotel and later convene for dinner (Dinner at the Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant @ 6PM) . 

  On Day 3, the final day of the tour,the group will prepare for the return ride to Richmond (ALL MEET AT THE STAGING POINT AND ON THE PEDALS AT 9:00).  There will be a lunch stop at the Portabella Ristorante in New Market, VA.  There will also be regrouping points along the ride and this route will include some roads.

  Ride leader:  Sherwood Byers, Sr.
  

  Email:   sherwoodbyers@yahoo.com
  

  RWGPS route 1:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38198027
  

  RWGPS route 2: 

  RWGPS route 3: 

  Directions to Ride Start: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/37.5627796,-77.4701972/Richmond+Main+Street+Station,+1500+E+Main+St,+Richmond,+VA+23219/@37.5484354,-77.4880802,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b1111ec5f4ca5f:0xa62a1be31783de19!2m2!1d-77.4287069!2d37.5351005
  

  Event URL: https://ohbike1.wildapricot.org/event-4606384
  

  This is a Social Distancing Ride open to members only.  All riders must agree to follow the  Guidelines for Rides During the Pandemic and agree to the Informed Consent for COVID-19 and the Release and Waiver of Liability.  Advance registration is required.

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