Just click on "Cue Sheets" (on the left side of the page), and you'll find them there! When you open a pdf file, just click on "Print" to print the cue sheet. If you're unable to print the cue sheet yourself, let me know and I'll bring a hard copy to the ride start for you. I won't be bringing extra copies of cue sheets to the ride start unless you email me directly and advise me that you're unable to print out your own.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2011
"GET TO THE POINT," starting from T.C. Martin Elementary School, Bryantown, Maryland. **MEETING TIME 8:00 a.m.** A pretty ride through Charles and St. Mary's Counties to Colton's Point and the Potomac River Museum at St. Clement's Island. We'll have lunch at the quaint but charming, off-the-beaten-path Morris Point Restaurant (see http://www.morris-point.com/), where once upon a time the owner served us lunch in her pajamas and mink coat! We'll pass several picturesque Amish farms in the afternoon. Terrain is flat to gently rolling. Well, OK, there are a few of hills; but total elevation gain is less than 3,000 feet. 101 miles, with several short options. Here's a link to an interactive Ridewithgps map of the ride:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/644633
Directions to the ride start:
T. C. MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BRYANTOWN, MARYLAND
6315 Olivers Shop Rd, Bryantown, Maryland
From DC Beltway, south on MD5 Branch Avenue, toward Waldorf (Exit 7A) In 12.2 miles turn left onto MD5 (traffic light) (just after entering Charles County, sign to Lexington Park/Leonardtown). In 3.2 miles turn left onto Leonardtown Rd to remain on MD5 (traffic light, Bus. 5 goes right). In 4.9 miles turn right onto Olivers Shop Rd MD232 (blinking traffic light). In 1.1 miles turn right into school parking lot.
Crista
We're really excited for all our randonneur friends who are over in France now, and in solidarity with them we're going to ride PBP, too! For those of you who for whatever reason weren't able to swing the epic voyage this year, I hope you can join us on our own adventure.
Please download and print out your own cue sheet and GPS file for the Saturday's ride directly from the DCCenturyRides blog, http://dccenturyrides.blogspot.com/
Just click on "Cue Sheets" (on the left side of the page), and you'll find them there! When you open a pdf file, just click on "Print" to print the cue sheet. If you're unable to print the cue sheet yourself, let me know and I'll bring a hard copy to the ride start for you. I won't be bringing extra copies of cue sheets to the ride start unless you email me directly and advise me that you're unable to print out your own.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2011
PBP (Poolesville – Boonsboro – Poolesville), starting from McDonald's in Poolesville, Maryland. **MEETING TIME 7:30 a.m.** A new ride designed just for this special occasion, albeit mostly on familiar Frederick and Washington County roads. It's kind of a drunken sailor route, so there are plenty of places where you can shortcut, but I haven't had time to cue any of them. Here'a s link to an interactive Ridewithgps map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/644527
On the way to Boonsboro, we'll be on two of our favorite roads that include short stretches of unpaved surface, but don't let that discourage you because they're nice hardpack and really beautiful. Also, in keeping with the PBP theme, if you're an old-timer you'll recognize parts of the route from Dave Berning's original 200K brevet route from 1991! Lunch at the Icing Bakery & Café in Boonsboro. 100 miles, estimated elevation gain 6600 feet.
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Sunday is still up in the air, depending on the weather. If we do decide to ride on Sunday, I'll send out an additional notice, I hope by Friday night. If we schedule ride it will be something easy and slow-paced,
Crista
Dear Friends,
We can only ride one day this weekend, and we've decided on Saturday. We'll be doing the "North by Northwest" 203K RUSA Permanent, starting from the Roy Rogers on Opossumtown Pike in Frederick, Maryland. A ride as intriguing and thrilling as the movie, it starts out on a tame note, heading north to Gettysburg. Suspense builds as it continues north into the Michaux State Forest. Riders will relax some during the following mellow interlude through the Cumberland Valley only to find themselves again on the edge of their seats as they approach with some trepidation the likes of South Mountain on the return route. That's all I'm telling.
RUSA rules require that all Permanent riders be RUSA members and officially registered for the permanent. If you'd like to join us you'll need to contact me as soon as possible, preferably by 8:00 p.m. tonight, to request registration and release forms. I'll then email those forms to you and you'll need to print them out, complete them, and email the registration form and SIGNED release form back to me by Friday morning. Then I'll email the control card and cue sheet to you and you'll need to print those out for yourselves. Please be sure that you've read and understand all the information regarding riding a RUSA permanent, available on the Permanents page of the RUSA website, www.rusa.org, before registering for the permanent. Note: If you haven't registered for the permanent, please do not show up at the ride start to "come along for the ride," as it's against RUSA rules for anyone who is not officially registered to ride with those riding the permanent.
Sorry for the very short notice, but we were waiting to see what the weather was going to do. We'd love for you to join us!
Crista
Please download and print out your own cue sheet and GPS file for Sunday's ride directly from the DCCenturyRides blog, http://dccenturyrides.blogspot.com/
Just click on "Cue Sheets" (on the left side of the page), and you'll find them there! When you open a pdf file, just click on "Print" to print the cue sheet. If you're unable to print the cue sheet yourself, let me know and I'll bring a hard copy to the ride start for you. I won't be bringing extra copies of cue sheets to the ride start unless you email me directly and advise me that you're unable to print out your own.
Here's the scoop:
SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2011
"THE CONOCOCHEAGUE CREEK CRAWLER," starting from Springfield Middle School, Williamsport, Maryland. MEETING TIME 7:30 am. This ride heads north through rolling Cumberland Valley farmland into Franklin County, Pa. You'll have many opportunities to "bond" with the meandering Conococheague Creek throughout the ride, and we'll have a leisurely lunch stop at Arturo's in Quincy. On the return route we will ride through the Martin's Mill Covered Bridge http://william-king.www.drexel.edu/top/bridge/CBMartin.HTML and cross the old stone Wilson Bridge over Conococheague Creek http://www.washco-md.net/slideshow/images/Wilson-1.jpg (both closed to automobile traffic). 101 miles, with an 83-mile short option that still includes the lunch stop. Estimated elevation gain 5500 feet.
Here are directions to the ride start:
SPRINGFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL, 334 Sunset Avenue, WILLIAMSPORT, MARYLAND
From DC Beltway, take I-270 north approx. 32 miles to Frederick. Take I-70 West to 81 south. Take the Williamsport exit #2 onto US11 South. Turn left onto S. Clifton Drive at the first traffic light. In 0.8 mile the road turns right and becomes Sunset Avenue. Springfield Middle School is 0.1 mile on the right.
Hope to see you on Sunday!
Crista
Dear Friends,
We're riding the "Four Presidents" RUSA Permanent on Saturday, starting from McDonald's in Shepherdstown, West Virginia at 07:00. It's a very challenging 209K route (130 miles), beginning by heading northwest through Bedington, Sleepy Creek and New Hope on its way to Berkeley Springs. Leaving Berkeley Springs, the route climbs up onto Horse Ridge and rides along the ridge for five miles before plunging down to the Potomac River, where it crosses into Hancock, Maryland. The route then climbs up Tollgate Ridge into Fulton County, Pennsylvania, continuing to head north through the villages of Dickeys Mountain and Big Cove Tannery, to a lunch stop in McConnellsburg. After lunch the route turns south as it climbs over Tuscarora Mountain, rewarding the rider at the top with spectacular views of many ridges to the west and followed by a delightful descent through the Buchanan State Forest into the Little Cove Valley. Continuing south back into Maryland, the route picks up the Western Maryland Rail Trail at Little Pool for a few (3½) flat(!) miles, and then follows US40 over Fairview Mountain into Clear Spring. At last the terrain mellows out as the route passes through Williamsport and Sharpsburg on its way back to Shepherdstown.
The ride name "Four Presidents" pays homage to four US Presidents who played a role in shaping the rich history of the countryside through which the route travels: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
The scenery is truly spectacular and, in the words of Dr. deMento, "there's lots of downhill". Estimated elevation gain ~ 10,000 feet.
RUSA rules require that all riders be RUSA members and officially registered for the permanent. If you'd like to join us you'll need to contact me as soon as possible, preferably today but NO LATER THAN THURSDAY MORNING, to request registration and release forms. I'll then email those forms to you and you'll need to print them out, complete them, and email the registration form and SIGNED release form back to me by Friday morning. Then I'll email the control card and cue sheet to you and you'll need to print those out for yourselves. Please be sure that you've read and understand all the information regarding riding a RUSA permanent, available on the Permanents page of the RUSA website, www.rusa.org, before registering for the permanent. Note: If you haven't registered for the permanent, please do not show up at the ride start to "come along for the ride," as it's against RUSA rules for anyone who is not officially registered to ride with those riding the permanent.
We'd love to share the experience with you!
Crista
Dear Friends,
We're back in business and have two rides scheduled for this coming weekend.
Please download and print out your own cue sheet for Saturday's ride directly from the DCCenturyRides blog, http://dccenturyrides.blogspot.com/
Just click on "Cue Sheets" (on the left side of the page), and you'll find it there! When you open a pdf file, just click on "Print" to print the cue sheet. If you're unable to print the cue sheet yourself, let me know and I'll bring a hard copy to the ride start for you. I won't be bringing extra copies of cue sheets to the ride start unless you email me directly and advise me that you're unable to print out your own. I haven't had time to make up a GPS file but I still have a few highlighted printed maps left from the "good ol' days" and I'll bring them to the ride start.
SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2011
"THE PURCELLVILLE PRANCE," starting from Municipal Parking Lot A, Warrenton, Virginia. **MEETING TIME 7:30 a.m.** A classic horse country ride with hills-a'plenty but no major climbs. We'll hit most of the usual horsey set locales, including The Plains, Middleburg, Mountville, Purcellville, Round Hill, Airmont, and Marshall, and we may even encounter a fox hunt in progress! Lunch at Mom's Place in Purcellville. Elevation gain ~ 7500 feet. 100 miles with short options of 55, 69, and 84 miles.
We hope to finish the ride and get down to the Hampton Inn in time to cheer in our buddies who will be riding the DCR "Firefly 400K" brevet Friday night and Saturday. For information regarding the brevet, please visit the DC Randonneurs website, www.dcrand.org.
Directions to the ride start:
WARRENTON MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT A
From DC Beltway, take I-66 west 21 miles to Exit 43A (Gainesville/Warrenton). South on US29 for 11.5 miles where road forks near Warrenton. Bear right at split, taking Warrenton exit (Bus. US29/15). In about 0.8 miles turn left on Blackwell Rd (Sheetz on right at this intersection). Continue straight on Alexandria Pike and at the top of the hill bear right onto Waterloo Street, then make a quick left onto Ashby Street. Cross Lee St. and continue straight into Municipal Lot A.
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SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2011
On Sunday, we'll be riding the "RaceyataRocco's" RUSA 165K (103 miles) permanent populaire, starting at 8:00 a.m. from the Roy Rogers in Frederick, Maryland. The route is an easy out-and-back jaunt over gently rolling Maryland and Pennsylvania countryside to our dearly beloved Rocco's in East Berlin. You MUST be a RUSA member and officially registered for the permanent in order to ride. Because of the short time-fuse, If you'd like to join us you'll need to contact me by NO LATER THAN THURSDAY to request a registration form and release form. I'll then email those forms to you and you'll need to print them out, complete them, and email the EXECUTED forms back to me by Friday morning. Then I'll email the control card and cue sheet to you and you'll need to print those out for yourselves. Please be sure that you've read and understand all the information regarding riding a RUSA permanent, available on the Permanents page of the RUSA website, www.rusa.org, before registering for the permanent. Note: If you haven't registered for the permanent, please do not show up at the ride start to "come along for the ride," as it's against RUSA rules for anyone who is not officially registered to ride with those riding the permanent.
Crista
Dear Friends,
We're not scheduling our customary Weekend Rides this weekend because the DC Randonneurs Frederick 400K brevet is scheduled for this Saturday, May 21, starting at 4:00 a.m. from the Hampton Inn on Opossumtown Pike in Frederick.
The cue sheet and GPS files for the brevet are posted at http://dcrand.org/blog/2011/05/17/cue-sheet-and-gps-files-for-may-21-frederick-400k-acp-brevet/. Registration will be open at the Hampton Inn on Friday from 6-8PM and Saturday from 3-4AM. Be sure to follow the parking instructions and do NOT park at the Hampton Inn unless you are a paying guest. Park instead at the farthest lot of the Pediatric Center across Taney Rd from the Hampton entrance. (Same place we parked for the 300K.) Please bring your bike with attached lights and your reflective gear to registration so they can be inspected.
Here's the official DCR ride description:
The Maryland 400K provides plenty of training opportunities (read: hills). Traveling through four states, it forms a clockwise semi-circle to the southwest, west and northwest of Frederick.
Starting at 4AM from the Hampton Inn and Suites on Opossumtown Pike in Frederick, Maryland, riders head south along the base of and then cross Catoctin Ridge and then the Potomac into Virginia from Brunswick, Maryland. Climbing up to Lovettesville, they continue south to Airmont and then tackle the climb over the Blue Ridge at Snickers Gap. Just east of Berryville, the route turns north and enters West Virginia, traversing mostly level terrain - and many railroad tracks - to Shepherdstown, where several excellent brunch possibilities exist. Riders then head northwest, remaining in West Virginia and following the Potomac, climbing and descending to and from the many creek bottoms before crossing the Potomac back into Maryland and a control in Hancock. A tough climb up to Tollgate Ridge and series of rollers in the orchards north of town bring the riders into Pennsylvania and the beautiful Little Cove Creek valley. Heading north, they traverse an endless march of rolling hills to a final slow climb halfway up Tuscarora Mountain. There is a fast descent to Cove Gap and then a few more rollers before a short breather north of Mercersburg. The hills return in earnest through the orchards and farmland around Edenville. After the Cumberland Valley Business Park, the trip to Newville and Big Spring follows less rigorous terrain through Amish farms. After refueling and relaxing at Kane's Subs in Newville, riders will encounter the final climbs through the Michaux State Forest and the truly popular descent into Gettysburg. Just south of Gettysburg, riders pick up the last 40 miles of the 300K route to return to Frederick.
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We hope to have a full schedule of rides for next weekend!
Crista
http://dccenturyrides.blogspot.com/ .
Just click on "Cue Sheets" (on the left side of the page), and you'll find it there! When you open a pdf file, just click on "Print" to print the cue sheet. If you're unable to print the cue sheet yourself, let me know and I'll bring a hard copy to the ride start for you. I won't be bringing extra copies of cue sheets to the ride start unless you email me directly and advise me that you're unable to print out your own. GPS files are also available in the same location on the blog.
Thanks,
Crista
Starting from the Frederick Hampton Inn, we follow roughly the same route as last year. The ride heads north, skirting South Mountain as far as Thurmont and then turns west to climb the ridge on MD77 through Catoctin Mountain State Park. Just short of the summit, it heads roughly north-north-east into Pennsylvania and through the rolling apple and peach orchards of Adams County. From Arendtsville, it turns northwest and begins a long, stair-step climb with many steep sections, ascending the false summit before Big Flat (altitude 1650 feet) before a rapid descent to a stop sign, followed by the real climb to the summit of Big Flat (altitude 2040 feet). Nine miles of mostly downhill brings riders to a much needed rest stop and control in Shippensburg. The terrain moderates in the Cumberland valley northeast to Bloserville. The return trip heads east and south through Mount Holly Springs, then recrosses South Mountain (by a noticably easier route) and takes several miles of easy rollers to East Berlin. The final miles remain mellow, heading southwest to Thurmont ending with a few rollers paralleling US15. After crossing US15, we'll take a new route into town on Opossumtown Pike.
Lights and reflective gear are required as described in Article 10 of the RUSA rules for riders, and there will be a lighting inspection at registration.
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SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011SOLOMONS ISLAND CENTURY," starting from Southern High School, Harwood, Maryland. **MEETING TIME 8:00 a.m.** A pretty ride over gently rolling terrain. The ride passes through Friendship as we head south, after which we'll be on and off of MD2-4 most of the way down to Solomons (detouring off of it when we can). Although Rt. 2/4 is a busy highway, it has a very wide, smooth shoulder, so what it lacks in charm it makes up for in providing an opportunity for fast transit. At the southernmost point, we'lltake a scenic tour of Solomons Island and then have a leisurely lunch at one of the many local restaurants. The return route spends a lot less time on MD2-4, and we leave it for good when we get to Prince Frederick. From there we'll follow our traditional and scenic Cypress Swamp Century route back, passing through Chesapeake Beach, North Beach, Rose Haven, and the oh-so-lovely Fair Haven. 101 miles, with a 60-mile short option.
Crista
The Old Rag 200K starts at the "Howard Johnson Inn" at 6 Broadview Avenue in Warrenton, VA (540 347-4141). Checkin starts at 6am and the brevet starts at 7am. Pre-ride restrooms are available in the Burger King, just N of the HoJos, on Broadview. Please do not park at the HoJos, unless you are a guest. There is street parking on Waterloo, just west of the HoJos. If you want off-street parking, park at the High School which is at Waterloo and Van Roijen St, about three blocks from the HoJos.
From Warrenton we head generally southwest passing through rolling horse farm country with the Blue Ridge Mountains as our backdrop. We parallel the Blue Ridge as far south as Madison where we begin our return to Warrenton after a stop at the friendly, well-stocked Yoder's Country Market. The route is fairly gentle as we wind our way to Syria in the shadow of Grave's Mountain. A moderate climb followed by a 3-mile descent puts us up and over the Old Rag Grinder. A series of steep and unrelenting rollers–lovingly known as The Three Kings and The Meanies–will consume us for the next hour or so, prompting many to re-fuel at the Laurel Mills store with the sweet spring water that flows nearby. Country roads bordered by stone fences carry us through Ben Venue and into Flint Hill and the final control at the reopened Orlean Market. A final climb over Piney Mountain brings us back to the HoJos in Warrenton. Estimated total elevation gain: 8,000 feet.
Lights are not absolutely required, and there will not be a mandatory lighting inspection, but lights and reflective gear are required to ride in dark conditions. So we recommended that you bring lights in case you need to ride after it gets dark. Lights might also be needed at the start if it's cloudy.
Cue sheets and GPS files have been posted at http://dcrand.org/blog/2011/04/19/cue-sheet-and-gps-files-for-april-23-old-rag-200k-acp-brevet/.
The cue sheet and GPS files for the Contrary Mother 300K brevet scheduled for 5AM this Saturday, April 9, are now posted at http://dcrand.org/blog/2011/04/04/cue-sheet-and-gps-files-for-april-9-contrary-mother-300k-brevet/. If you downloaded the GPS files before today you should redownload them since there was a change.
Please download and print out your own cue sheet. Just click on "Cue Sheets" (on the left side of this page), and you'll find it there! When you open a pdf file, just click on "Print" to print the cue sheet. If you're unable to print the cue sheet yourself, let me know and I'll bring a hard copy to the ride start for you. I won't be bringing extra copies of cue sheets to the ride start unless you email me directly and advise me that you're unable to print out your own.
Sorry, haven't had time to do a GPS file. If you want one, let me know and if I have time to produce one I'll send it to you.
Crista
SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
"VARIATIONS ON A THEME BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE SMITH," starting from Roy Rogers, 191 Thomas Johnson Drive, 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.
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 north end of the parking lot near Weis Market.
Please download and print out your own cue sheet and GPS files for Saturday's ride. Just click on "Cue Sheets" (on the left side of this page), and you'll find them there! When you open a pdf file, just click on "Print" to print the cue sheet. If you're unable to print the cue sheet yourself, let me know and I'll bring a hard copy to the ride start for you. I won't be bringing extra copies of cue sheets to the ride start unless you email me directly and advise me that you're unable to print out your own.
Here what's up:
"FALLING DOMINOES," starting from Silo Hill Parkway, Emmitsburg, Maryland. **MEETING TIME 8:00 a.m.** The first 35 miles of the ride are pleasant and familiar Adams County PA fodder. As we had into York County we'll explore some less familiar roads (including the infamous Mud Run Road), and after entering Cumberland County we'll enjoy some truly lovely riding along the Yellow Breeches Creek on our way to the picturesque village of Boiling Springs. The village surrounds the charming Children's Lake, which is on the Appalachian Trail. After a nice lunch at Anile's, we'll climb over South Mountain via Whiskey Springs Road, and then enjoy some very scenic and quite hilly travel through the high orchard country of northern Adams County. After our last rest stop in Arendtsville the terrain moderates somewhat, and we'll pass the Land of Little Horses on our way back to Emmitsburg. 100 miles, with short options of 69 and 76 miles. The 76-mile option has a lunch stop at the "other" Rocco's in York Springs, assuming you get there late enough. Estimated elevation gain for the century 6500 feet (or more).
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
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