We have a ride scheduled for Saturday only this weekend, as Sunday is
not looking particularly hospitable. But it's a very nice ride, indeed,
so come out and get your fix while you can.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2009
"THE PIGEON HILLS HUNDRED," starting from Silo Hill Parkway in
Emmitsburg, Maryland. MEETING TIME 7:30 a.m. This very interesting ride
BULGES in the middle, i.e., it begins gently, heading in a northeasterly
direction through Adams County, Pa., then becomes VERY HILLY mid-ride
through the gnarly PIGEON HILLS of York County. After a wonderful lunch
stop at Rocco's in East Berlin (home away from home for DC Randonneurs),
there is one major climb back over the Pigeon Hills, followed by a
mellow return to Emmitsburg. 102 miles with several short options--in
addition to 52, 63 and 78-mile options, which don't make it all the way
to Rocco's (so why even consider them?), there are some smaller
shortcuts on the century route that you can take both before and after
lunch and STILL make it to Rocco's (perhaps ahead of everyone else!).
About 6000-6500 feet of climbing for the century.
Directions to the ride start:
EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND (Silo Hill Parkway)
From DC Beltway go North on I-270 about 31 miles to Frederick. Continue
north on US15 for about 25 miles, then exit onto MD140 West (AFTER the
Seton Ave/Bus.15 exit). Turn left at the stop sign onto MD140 West. In
about a quarter mile turn right onto Silo Hill Rd at the traffic light
(McDonald's on R). Make your 1st right onto Silo Hill Parkway and park
beyond the car wash.
Crista
Work 202-662-4557
cell (weekends only) 202-365-3738
