Buddies,
It seems I always forget SOMETHING. This time I forgot to indicate the meeting time for Saturday's Sperryville-Charlottesville Loop. It's 7:30, surprise surprise :-)
Crista
WEEKEND RIDES, MAY 1 & 2, 2010
Dear Friends,
As DC Randonneurs take a breather between brevets this weekend, we'll try to fill the gap with a couple of very nice rides. If you'd like to join us on either or both days, please email me and request an electronic copy of the cue sheet, as I'll only be bringing hard copies for those who notify me that they're unable to print out their own. Here's what's planned:
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010
"SPERRYVILLE-CHARLOTTESVILLE LOOP," starting from The Rappahannock Link in Sperryville, Virginia. Bennett Minton has designed this scenic ride to visit his alma mater, the University of Virginia, with the intention of establishing the route as a RUSA Permanent. We're going to be checking out the route and scoping out potential controls. In addition to passing through such scenic spots as Old Somerset, Barboursville, Wolftown and Madison, we'll enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Ariana Grill Kabob House in Charlottesville and visit the UVA campus. Best of all, after the ride, all randonneurs are invited to pick up dinner from the highly acclaimed Rudy's Pizza (in beautiful downtown Sperryville) and carry it back to Bennett's country estate just east of town, where we can sit on the deck gazing at the sunset over the Blue Ridge. Directions to be provided. 130 miles, no shortcuts unless you cue your own.
Also, Bennett would like to invite anyone who wants to stay over Saturday night (and have another ride of their choosing Sunday) to camp out at his house. He says, "excellent weather for camping if all the bed/floor space is taken. It's a four-bedroom house."
Directions to the ride start:
The Rappahannock Link, 12018 Lee Highway, Sperryville, Virginia 22740-2154
From I-66 West, take exit 43A to Lee Highway/US29 S., toward Gainesville/Warrenton.
In 11.5 miles, merge onto US211 W./US29 Bus. S toward US15-Bus./Warrenton/Luray.
In 2.1 miles, turn right onto Frost Ave/US211 West. Continue to follow US211 West.
In 27 miles turn left into The Rappahannock Link, just before US522 goes left into Sperryville.
Note: Bennett advises that it's actually faster to just take I-66 to Marshall, and then take 647 to Flint Hill, go south on US522, then right (West) on US211 and follow to Sperryville. Your choice!
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As DC Randonneurs take a breather between brevets this weekend, we'll try to fill the gap with a couple of very nice rides. If you'd like to join us on either or both days, please email me and request an electronic copy of the cue sheet, as I'll only be bringing hard copies for those who notify me that they're unable to print out their own. Here's what's planned:
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010
"SPERRYVILLE-CHARLOTTESVILLE LOOP," starting from The Rappahannock Link in Sperryville, Virginia. Bennett Minton has designed this scenic ride to visit his alma mater, the University of Virginia, with the intention of establishing the route as a RUSA Permanent. We're going to be checking out the route and scoping out potential controls. In addition to passing through such scenic spots as Old Somerset, Barboursville, Wolftown and Madison, we'll enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Ariana Grill Kabob House in Charlottesville and visit the UVA campus. Best of all, after the ride, all randonneurs are invited to pick up dinner from the highly acclaimed Rudy's Pizza (in beautiful downtown Sperryville) and carry it back to Bennett's country estate just east of town, where we can sit on the deck gazing at the sunset over the Blue Ridge. Directions to be provided. 130 miles, no shortcuts unless you cue your own.
Also, Bennett would like to invite anyone who wants to stay over Saturday night (and have another ride of their choosing Sunday) to camp out at his house. He says, "excellent weather for camping if all the bed/floor space is taken. It's a four-bedroom house."
Directions to the ride start:
The Rappahannock Link, 12018 Lee Highway, Sperryville, Virginia 22740-2154
From I-66 West, take exit 43A to Lee Highway/US29 S., toward Gainesville/Warrenton.
In 11.5 miles, merge onto US211 W./US29 Bus. S toward US15-Bus./Warrenton/Luray.
In 2.1 miles, turn right onto Frost Ave/US211 West. Continue to follow US211 West.
In 27 miles turn left into The Rappahannock Link, just before US522 goes left into Sperryville.
Note: Bennett advises that it's actually faster to just take I-66 to Marshall, and then take 647 to Flint Hill, go south on US522, then right (West) on US211 and follow to Sperryville. Your choice!
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SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010
The "PAX RIVER WANDERER," starting from Pierce Mill in D.C. **MEETING TIME 7:30 a.m.**
The ride begins with the always lovely cruise up Beach Drive and continues north to Mt. Airy, meandering somewhat to take in SEVERAL scenic crossings of the Patuxent and Hawlings Rivers. The route includes about 10 miles of residential suburbia both outbound and inbound (goes with the territory for such close-in ride starts), but traffic is low, and once you get past Olney the scenery becomes nicely countrified. Lunch @ Laurienzo's Brick Oven Café in Mt. Airy. 101 miles, with an optional 5-mile shortcut to lunch (avoids Hipsley Mill) as well as a 61-mile short option that turns around after the first rest stop in Laytonsville.
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.
From downtown DC, take the Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway 2.5 miles north to the intersection with Beach Drive. Bear right on Beach Drive, passing through the tunnel and continuing on past the Zoo. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Tilden Street, cross the bridge over Rock Creek, and immediately turn left into the parking lot.
An alternate route from downtown is to head North on Connecticut Avenue and, a few blocks after passing through Cleveland Park, turn right on 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.
HEATED RESTROOMS AVAILABLE!
Crista
202-365-3738
PS REMEMBER TO REQUEST AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE CUE SHEET(S) IF YOU PLAN TO RIDE WITH US THIS (OR ANY) WEEKEND!!
Friday and Saturday Rides, including the CONTRARY MOTHER!
Dear Friends,
For those of you who are fortunate enough that you don't have to work this Friday, I hope you'll join Bill Smith and his merry band of Frederick Pedalers on their annual Spring Century. The route is basically the same as the Rolly Atkinson Memorial Century that we rode a couple weekends ago, only with a different ride start.
The details, graciously provided by Bill,are below, and also here: http://www.frederickpedalers.org/pages/ridesched_2010_04.htm. If you have any additional questions or want an electronic copy of the cue sheet, please contact Bill directly at smith.william0214@gmail.com.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010
The DC Randonneurs "Contrary Mother" 300K, starting at 5:00 a.m. from the Super 8 in Middletown, VA. Lynn Kristianson has redesigned her classic Mother of All 300Ks and made it even better! Please see the DC Randonneurs website, www.dcrand.org, for all the details and copies of the cue sheet and GPS file.
Here's Lynn's ride description:
For those of you who are fortunate enough that you don't have to work this Friday, I hope you'll join Bill Smith and his merry band of Frederick Pedalers on their annual Spring Century. The route is basically the same as the Rolly Atkinson Memorial Century that we rode a couple weekends ago, only with a different ride start.
The details, graciously provided by Bill,are below, and also here: http://www.frederickpedalers.org/pages/ridesched_2010_04.htm. If you have any additional questions or want an electronic copy of the cue sheet, please contact Bill directly at smith.william0214@gmail.com.
April 23 (Fri) 8:00 am ALL 100/87/63 Utica District Park http://www.frederickpedalers.org/pages/ridestart.htm#uticadistrictpark
Spring Century
Pick up cue sheets from the Yahoo Site, the ride leader (via email) or at the start. We'll start out from Utica Park at 8:00 and ride to Emmitsburg to meet the metric century riders. From there, we depart at 9:30 and ride the same route for the next 62 miles. The century has shortcuts of 63 and 87 miles. The metric has shortcuts of 21 and 45 miles. Ride leader will stop for a sit-down lunch in Biglerville. Attendees will be encouraged to ride together as a team. Expect an average speed of about 14 mph. Century route is similar to last fall's century, but not identical. Metric is the same route as last fall. Rolling terrain, no killer hills. No official leader for the metric.
Spring Century
Pick up cue sheets from the Yahoo Site, the ride leader (via email) or at the start. We'll start out from Utica Park at 8:00 and ride to Emmitsburg to meet the metric century riders. From there, we depart at 9:30 and ride the same route for the next 62 miles. The century has shortcuts of 63 and 87 miles. The metric has shortcuts of 21 and 45 miles. Ride leader will stop for a sit-down lunch in Biglerville. Attendees will be encouraged to ride together as a team. Expect an average speed of about 14 mph. Century route is similar to last fall's century, but not identical. Metric is the same route as last fall. Rolling terrain, no killer hills. No official leader for the metric.
April 23 (Fri) 9:30 am ALL 62/45/21 Silo Hill Parkway, Emmitsburg http://www.frederickpedalers.org/pages/ridestart.htm#silohillparkway
Spring Metric Century
The metric has shortcuts of 21 and 45 miles. Ride leader will stop for a sit-down lunch in Biglerville. Attendees will be encouraged to ride together as a team. Expect an average speed of about 14 mph. Metric is the same route as last fall's metric century. Rolling terrain, no killer hills. No official leader for the metric.
-Bill
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SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010
The DC Randonneurs "Contrary Mother" 300K, starting at 5:00 a.m. from the Super 8 in Middletown, VA. Lynn Kristianson has redesigned her classic Mother of All 300Ks and made it even better! Please see the DC Randonneurs website, www.dcrand.org, for all the details and copies of the cue sheet and GPS file.
Here's Lynn's ride description:
This is an improved version of the original 2005 Mother of all 300k's, in reverse and with no mileage on US522 (ugh). As shown in the elevation profile, it consists of fabulous scenery hard won by lots of climbing of hills of all variety (see Endless Mountains 1240km). Don't forget to bring lots of low gears.
From the Middletown Super 8 there is a relatively mild warm-up stretch to Green Spring Road where, after a long slow descent, there is a significant ridge and fast downhill into the volunteer control at Siler. There are more big rollers through Cross Junction and Whitacre on the way to the WV border in the orchards of the aptly named High View.
The route then descends to the control in Yellow Springs and the Cacapon River and follows the lovely Cacapon River Road to Capon Bridge on US50. Some serious climbing and descending through beautiful wooded and streamside terrain leads to a much needed break at the Slanesville General Store for pizza or subs. You will need the fuel — for the next 75 miles, between Slanesville and the summit of Wolf Gap, there is very little that is flat, and there are seven notable climbs averaging more than 600 feet apiece.
After continuing east along WV 3 - much easier in this direction - as far as Points, the route then turns south for some terrific long views from Jersey Mountain Road and then brings the riders back to US50. The Mountain Top Restaurant or Liberty convenience store offer a possibility for some calories in anticipation of the hard stretch to Lost River.
This section consists of many long slow climbs and descents with an occasional very steep section for distraction. The roads follow streams through farmland or forest and the top of each climb can be marked by the flow of water - you will be happy when it is going your way.
The control at the Lost River General Store serves excellent pannini, espresso drinks, milkshakes and various gourmet fare in an idyllic setting. Make sure you're well supplied for the continued climbing back into VA and the rigors of Back Road. Coming out of Lost River, there are two roughly-800 foot climbs between you and the VA border; Mill Gap is moderately long and very steep in spots, then there is a fairly long downhill to catch your breath before the climb over Wolf Gap. Be very careful on the downhill, there is often gravel in the turns, and some are not well signposted. Once you are on Back Road, it is actually slightly downhill overall, but you might never notice given all the climbing. A few more moderate ups and downs and one big drop and climb at Cedar Creek bring you back to Middletown, the finish, pizza, and the well-deserved feeling that you've conquered a very tough brevet.
No brevet next weekend, but we're considering riding a permanent on Saturday, May 1 (or Sunday, depending on the weather). Please contact me soon if you're interested in joining us.
Crista
BOOBOO!!! Bill's ride is NEXT Friday, April 23 NOT this Friday April 16!
Oops, I misinformed everyone. The Frederick Pedalers Spring Century is NEXT Friday, April 23. I'm a bit ahead of myself today, SORRY!
Crista
Crista
Friday Ride!
Dear Friends,
We're not scheduling rides for Saturday and Sunday because we're riding the Fleche, but it you happen to be fortunate enough that you don't have to work this Friday, I hope you'll join Bill Smith and his merry band of Frederick Pedalers on their annual Spring Century. The route is basically the same as the Rolly Atkinson Memorial Century that we rode a couple weekends ago, only with a different ride start.
The details, graciously provided by Bill,are below, and also here: http://www.frederickpedalers.org/pages/ridesched_2010_04.htm. If you have any additional questions or want an electronic copy of the cue sheet, please contact Bill directly at smith.william0214@gmail.com.
Bonne route to all the Fleche teams, and see ya at the Marriott Sunday morning!
Crista
We're not scheduling rides for Saturday and Sunday because we're riding the Fleche, but it you happen to be fortunate enough that you don't have to work this Friday, I hope you'll join Bill Smith and his merry band of Frederick Pedalers on their annual Spring Century. The route is basically the same as the Rolly Atkinson Memorial Century that we rode a couple weekends ago, only with a different ride start.
The details, graciously provided by Bill,are below, and also here: http://www.frederickpedalers.org/pages/ridesched_2010_04.htm. If you have any additional questions or want an electronic copy of the cue sheet, please contact Bill directly at smith.william0214@gmail.com.
April 23 (Fri) 8:00 am ALL 100/87/63 Utica District Park http://www.frederickpedalers.org/pages/ridestart.htm#uticadistrictpark
Spring Century
Pick up cue sheets from the Yahoo Site, the ride leader (via email) or at the start. We'll start out from Utica Park at 8:00 and ride to Emmitsburg to meet the metric century riders. From there, we depart at 9:30 and ride the same route for the next 62 miles. The century has shortcuts of 63 and 87 miles. The metric has shortcuts of 21 and 45 miles. Ride leader will stop for a sit-down lunch in Biglerville. Attendees will be encouraged to ride together as a team. Expect an average speed of about 14 mph. Century route is similar to last fall's century, but not identical. Metric is the same route as last fall. Rolling terrain, no killer hills. No official leader for the metric.
Spring Century
Pick up cue sheets from the Yahoo Site, the ride leader (via email) or at the start. We'll start out from Utica Park at 8:00 and ride to Emmitsburg to meet the metric century riders. From there, we depart at 9:30 and ride the same route for the next 62 miles. The century has shortcuts of 63 and 87 miles. The metric has shortcuts of 21 and 45 miles. Ride leader will stop for a sit-down lunch in Biglerville. Attendees will be encouraged to ride together as a team. Expect an average speed of about 14 mph. Century route is similar to last fall's century, but not identical. Metric is the same route as last fall. Rolling terrain, no killer hills. No official leader for the metric.
April 23 (Fri) 9:30 am ALL 62/45/21 Silo Hill Parkway, Emmitsburg http://www.frederickpedalers.org/pages/ridestart.htm#silohillparkway
Spring Metric Century
The metric has shortcuts of 21 and 45 miles. Ride leader will stop for a sit-down lunch in Biglerville. Attendees will be encouraged to ride together as a team. Expect an average speed of about 14 mph. Metric is the same route as last fall's metric century. Rolling terrain, no killer hills. No official leader for the metric.
-Bill
Bonne route to all the Fleche teams, and see ya at the Marriott Sunday morning!
Crista
WEEKEND RIDES, APRIL 10 & 11, 2010
Dear Friends,
Saturday, April 10 is the DC Randonneurs Old Rag 200K Brevet starting from HoJo's in Warrenton, Virginia -- one of our top 10 favorite rides of all time -- not to be missed! For all the juicy details, please visit the DC Randonneurs website, www.dcrand.org.
On Sunday we'll do an easy ride from Frederick, with a late meeting time of 8:30! **IF YOU'D LIKE TO JOIN US ON SUNDAY, PLEASE EMAIL ME AND REQUEST AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE CUE SHEET! I'LL ONLY BE BRINGING HARD COPIES FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO PRINT OUT THEIR OWN COPIES.** Here's the scoop on the ride:
Saturday, April 10 is the DC Randonneurs Old Rag 200K Brevet starting from HoJo's in Warrenton, Virginia -- one of our top 10 favorite rides of all time -- not to be missed! For all the juicy details, please visit the DC Randonneurs website, www.dcrand.org.
On Sunday we'll do an easy ride from Frederick, with a late meeting time of 8:30! **IF YOU'D LIKE TO JOIN US ON SUNDAY, PLEASE EMAIL ME AND REQUEST AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE CUE SHEET! I'LL ONLY BE BRINGING HARD COPIES FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO PRINT OUT THEIR OWN COPIES.** Here's the scoop on the ride:
SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2010
"VARIATIONS ON A THEME BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE SMITH," starting from Monocacy Middle School, Frederick, Maryland. **NOTE LATE MEETING TIME 8:30 a.m**!! This kind and gentle ride is adapted from the 2007 Frederick Pedalers Century designed by Bill Smith and Tim Guilford. (Thank you, Bill!) The route goes to most of the same places but uses mostly different roads to get there. In the morning we'll noodle along some of our favorite mellow roads between Frederick and Emmitsburg, then continue north into Adams County PA and slightly east to McSherrystown for lunch at Brothers Pizza. We'll pass through the village of Harney in the morning and again in the afternoon, and there will be an afternoon rest stop at WGR's favorite refueling spot -- Detour! Only ~ 4,000 feet elevation gain. 100 miles, with a 58-mile short option.
Directions to the ride start:
MONOCACY MIDDLE SCHOOL, FREDERICK, MARYLAND, 8009 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick MD 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).
Crista
202-365-3738
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