Looks like we might in for 3 good riding days this holiday weekend! The
"special" ride that we promised is scheduled for Saturday, with easy
rides on both Sunday and Monday so that we have at least a chance of
recovering in time for the 400K. PLEASE NOTE THE VARYING MEETING TIMES
THIS WEEKEND. On Saturday, we'll meet at 7:30; Sunday and Monday, we'll
meet at 8:00.
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2009
"MAY YOUR PAIN BE EXQUISITE," starting from Monocacy Middle School in
Frederick, Maryland. MEETING TIME 7:30 a.m.
Are you an ultramasochist? After popping over Big Flat in your big
chain ring last Saturday did you mutter to yourself "Is that all there
is?" Then this ride is for you, and your presence is respectfully
requested. We promise a plethora of pulse-raising ascents to complement
the beautiful scenery. In addition to several major climbs including
Middlepoint, Park Central, and PenMar, we will be "exploring" a "new"
road that Neal Becker discovered during his winter wanderings. There
are several lesser climbs, too, but there's also some mellow terrain in
the Cumberland Valley before and after lunch. There is a brief unpaved
stretch on Eylers Valley Rd -- try it, you'll like it! 100 miles, with
several optional shortcuts.
Directions to the ride start:
MONOCACY MIDDLE SCHOOL, 8009 OPOSSUMTOWN PIKE, FREDERICK, MARYLAND
21702 From D.C. Beltway (I-495), take I-270 north 31 miles to Frederick.
Continue north on US15 3.7 miles. Take Exit 16, Motter Ave exit (sign
for Frederick Community College). Turn RIGHT at the traffic light onto
Opossumtown Pike. In about 1.5 mi. turn RIGHT into Monocacy Middle
School parking lot (just after Frederick Community College on the left).
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SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2009
"CYPRESS SWAMP CENTURY," starting from Southern High School, Harwood,
Maryland. MEETING TIME 8:00 a.m. This is one of our favorite southern
Maryland rides, featuring lunch at Stoney's on Broomes Island (where the
crab cakes are SUBLIME). Unless you're in a rush, there should be time
to visit the Battle Creek Cypress Swamp after lunch and stroll along the
boardwalk through the prehistoric bald cypress trees. (See
http://calvert-county.com/cypress.htm) The terrain is gently rolling,
with a few hills dotting the landscape here and there. Pretty horse
farms, tobacco barns, lovely bay views, and maybe even some peacocks!
100 miles, with short options of 64 or 84 miles. Note, however, that
the short options don't go to Stoney's. Estimated elevation gain 4,000
feet.
Directions to the ride start:
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL, 4400 SOLOMONS ISLAND ROAD, HARWOOD, MARYLAND
From DC Beltway, go East on US50.
In about 11 miles, take exit 16 and go south on MD424 Davidsonville Rd.
In about 3.5 miles, cross MD214 in Davidsonville (MD424 becomes
Birdsville Rd.
In about 3 miles, go right on MD2 @T.
In about 2 miles, right into high school parking lot.
Please park in the large main parking lot, NOT in the small faculty lot.
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MONDAY, MAY 25, 2009
"CLIPPETY-CLOP TO CROSS KEYS," starting from Roy Rogers on Thomas
Johnson Drive in Frederick. MEETING TIME 8:00 a.m. An easy ride due
north into Adams County PA with a "substantial" lunch stop at the Cross
Keys Diner. 1/2 mile of dirt surface on Baumgardner Rd. 100 miles with
61-mile and 88-mile short options. Note: If you were on the inaugural
version of this ride back in February, the cue sheet has been corrected
:-)
Directions to the ride start:
ROY ROGERS, 191 THOMAS JOHNSON DRIVE, FREDERICK, MARYLAND From D.C.
Beltway (I-495), take I-270 north 31 miles to Frederick. Continue north
on US15 3.7 miles. Take Exit 16, Motter Ave exit (sign for Frederick
Community College). Turn RIGHT at the traffic light onto Opossumtown
Pike. In a quarter mile turn right onto Thomas Johnson Drive, then left
into the shopping center. Park at the very back of the lot behind Weis
Market.
Crista
Work 202-662-4557
Cell (weekends only) 202-375-3738
**NO EMAIL ACCESS ON WEEKENDS**
