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Utica Park & 3 Covered Bridges

Mon, June 06, 2022 4:49 PM | Jessica Hirschhorn (Administrator)

We had another simply beautiful day in Frederick County, riding the rolling hills, admiring the growing corn and wheat, and visiting 3 historic covered bridges. 

RIDERS:  Fran Bernstein Carol Dreher, Jessica Hirschhorn, Lynda Honberg, Kathy King, Larry Poole, Kim Stackman and Anne Wittenberg. 

We were challenged by a persistent headwind for the final 10 miles, and a stretch of newly laid asphalt outside of Thurmont that imbedded into our tires, necessitating a stop and brushing off.    Right before Utica Bridge the road was CLOSED for roadwork but they kindly let our group ride through single file. 

Ann had a mechanical - something about a chain guard malfunctioning - glad she is a bike mechanic!   Kathy had a minor fall when a pickup truck stopped suddenly on a bridge and she could not unclip in time.  No sequelae for cyclist or bicycle. 

The greatest VICTORY?  Larry Pool rode a longer distance than he had ever ridden in his life.  Congratulations and strong work, Larry!  See photo . 

Distance 36 miles

Elevation 1631'

Average speed 11.0 mph




Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club
P.O. Box 81  
Oxon Hill, MD 20750-0081

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