At last the Saturday and Sunday rides have returned! Let's make hay while the sun shines; who knows what next weekend will bring us. Sorry for the too brief ride descriptions -- pressed for time and want to get this out this morning.
IF YOU'D LIKE TO JOIN US THIS WEEKEND, PLEASE EMAIL ME AND LET ME KNOW. I'LL SEND YOU AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE CUE SHEET(S) THIS AFTERNOON AND WILL ONLY BRING HARD COPIES TO THE RIDE START FOR THOSE WHO ADVISE ME THAT THEY'RE COMING BUT ARE UNABLE TO PRINT OUT THEIR OWN CUE SHEET. I WILL ALSO SEND GARMIN FILES UPON REQUEST.
SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010
"LUNCH AT HOME," starting from Dave Berning's house in Potomac, Maryland. MEETING TIME 7:30 a.m. This is a new ride that heads west over hill and dale to Braddock Heights, where we'll have lunch at the Home at Braddock Inn, a very nice, cozy restaurant up on Catoctin Mountain. Plenty of great scenery and, as Dr. DeMento likes to say, lots of downhill. 99 miles, with short options of 51 and 77 miles.
Directions to the ride start:
DAVE BERNING'S HOUSE, 12430 McCrossin Lane, POTOMAC, MD.
From I-495 in VA: Cross Potomac River and exit to River Road west. Go about 9 miles and turn right on Travilah Rd. Go 0.5 mile past 4-way stop sign and turn right onto McCrossin Lane. Dave's house is 2nd one on right.
From Rockville: head west on MD28 from I-270 interchange. In 1/2 mile turn left on Darnestown Rd (two lanes turn left at TL). In about 2 miles turn left onto Travilah Rd (past Great Seneca Hwy). In 3 miles, left to remain on Travilah at T. In 0.4 mile, bear left to remain on Travilah where Turkey Foot goes right. In 0.4 mile left onto McCrossin Lane. Dave's house is 2nd one on right, 12430.
From points northwest: Access Quince Orchard Rd MD124 from either I-270 or MD28. South (or west?) on Quince Orchard, crossing MD28. In 2.5 miles turn right at T onto Dufief Mill. Continue straight onto Travilah Rd in 0.2 mile. In 0.4 mile, bear left to remain on Travilah where Turkey Foot goes right. In 0.4 mile left onto McCrossin Lane. Dave's house is 2nd one on right, 12430.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2010
"SWEET SUGARLOAF CENTURY," starting from Pierce Mill in Washington, D.C. Meeting time 7:30 a.m. A close-in ride start with a charming destination, i.e., the top of Sugarloaf Mountain! After the climb we'll mellow out with lunch at the Hyattstown Deli. 100 miles, with a short option of around 80 miles which, unfortunately, omits the climb du jour, but still offers a decent workout. Please come out and celebrate the warmest day of the year (to date) with us!
Directions to the ride start:
PIERCE MILL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
2375 Tilden Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20015, 202-426-6908
From DC Beltway, Exit 33, go south on Connecticut Avenue (MD185) into DC.
After going around Chevy Chase Circle and entering DC, go about 2 miles and turn left onto Tilden Street (traffic light) Go to the bottom of the hill (about ½ mile) and turn RIGHT, just before the bridge, then make a quick left into the large parking lot. Do not park in the little lot next to the mill and the Art Barn.
Crista
202.365.3738
