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Just stopping in to say hello from Canton.
I've been on the site for a while, but never really posted (mostly just used the search), but now that I'm getting more into biking I thought I'd see what's around the B-more area in terms of group rides and such. Right now I mostly just ride the BWI trail (because I work practically next to the airport) and modify it a bit, but I'm looking for some other good rides.
I've been on the site for a while, but never really posted (mostly just used the search), but now that I'm getting more into biking I thought I'd see what's around the B-more area in terms of group rides and such. Right now I mostly just ride the BWI trail (because I work practically next to the airport) and modify it a bit, but I'm looking for some other good rides.
I tend to do Patterson Park loops every day for about 15-20 miles, so if you'd ever like to join my lonely solo riding adventures, you're more than welcome to! If you're interested in riding with the Fells Point Cycling crew, send me a PM.
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So, do you provide cue sheets for your rides? Do you have rides that accomodate the varying abilities of riders (i.e., casual, 10-13 mph, 13-15 mph,... 18 mph)? What bike advocacy work have you done? What kind of communication network do you possess to inform those riding your rides that there are last minute changes to the ride? If a rider goes on your ride, are you liable for injuries that may occur on the ride? Do you ensure that every rider on your ride rides safely, including the mandatory use of a helmet?
You can say screw the BBC, but they do more than provide someone to follow during a ride.
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Can you believe this weather!! I had a nice ride this wknd before the deluge(60 folks over for my daughters 18th). I rode the Gwynn falls to Inner harbor then up to Artscape(Howard street sucks for bikes with all the light rail tracks, lane ****s and Belgium block). I stopped at the convention canter while a huge throng of costumed teens(and older) poured out. Turns out the Anime(sp?) convention was in town. 22,000 young folks attended this event!! I couldn't believe their costumes. I sat on the corner and watch for a long time. Kinda makes Halloween look pathetic.
Got a little lost coming home. I don't know the names of the streets on the Gwynns falls trail and missed the spray painted arrows. Does anyone know if there are signs pointing to Ostend(south of the little park) or Ridgley (left off of Ostend) on the return. These are the streets I missed and did not know their names? I ended up riding on Washington to Carroll Park.
Got a little lost coming home. I don't know the names of the streets on the Gwynns falls trail and missed the spray painted arrows. Does anyone know if there are signs pointing to Ostend(south of the little park) or Ridgley (left off of Ostend) on the return. These are the streets I missed and did not know their names? I ended up riding on Washington to Carroll Park.
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Semantics... they are not in Baltimore City. So, I guess anything past the city limits you consider not in Baltimore?
So, do you provide cue sheets for your rides? Do you have rides that accomodate the varying abilities of riders (i.e., casual, 10-13 mph, 13-15 mph,... 18 mph)? What bike advocacy work have you done? What kind of communication network do you possess to inform those riding your rides that there are last minute changes to the ride? If a rider goes on your ride, are you liable for injuries that may occur on the ride? Do you ensure that every rider on your ride rides safely, including the mandatory use of a helmet?
You can say screw the BBC, but they do more than provide someone to follow during a ride.
So, do you provide cue sheets for your rides? Do you have rides that accomodate the varying abilities of riders (i.e., casual, 10-13 mph, 13-15 mph,... 18 mph)? What bike advocacy work have you done? What kind of communication network do you possess to inform those riding your rides that there are last minute changes to the ride? If a rider goes on your ride, are you liable for injuries that may occur on the ride? Do you ensure that every rider on your ride rides safely, including the mandatory use of a helmet?
You can say screw the BBC, but they do more than provide someone to follow during a ride.
What I was implying to the kind fellow/ma'am was: you don't need to pack your bike up and drive half way to Philly to ride in a "Baltimore" club, because there are a bunch of us that live in the city itself and go on rides that start IN the city. Since the person lives in Canton, I figured if he/she was interested in an after-work ride, we'd be up for it, because we ride in the city during the week.
I'm sorry I ruffled your feathers, but please understand I wasn't bashing the BBC.
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Whoa, settle down. Notice how I said "well, don't screw them" immediately after? That's because I understand all the perks that come along with a legitimate club (that you have already pointed out). I've marked in bold what we do, because it's easy, and impossible NOT to do. We're not even an actual CLUB, we're just people who live in the city and like to ride. Is that a crime? Do we need to collect dues or something?
What I was implying to the kind fellow/ma'am was: you don't need to pack your bike up and drive half way to Philly to ride in a "Baltimore" club, because there are a bunch of us that live in the city itself and go on rides that start IN the city. Since the person lives in Canton, I figured if he/she was interested in an after-work ride, we'd be up for it, because we ride in the city during the week.
I'm sorry I ruffled your feathers, but please understand I wasn't bashing the BBC.
What I was implying to the kind fellow/ma'am was: you don't need to pack your bike up and drive half way to Philly to ride in a "Baltimore" club, because there are a bunch of us that live in the city itself and go on rides that start IN the city. Since the person lives in Canton, I figured if he/she was interested in an after-work ride, we'd be up for it, because we ride in the city during the week.
I'm sorry I ruffled your feathers, but please understand I wasn't bashing the BBC.
Though the BBC is not perfect, they are the largest club in the Baltimore metropolitan area and believe it or not they do start at least one ride that I know of within the city limits (Fells Point). Due to the volume of riders in some of the rides, it's not logistically sound to start rides from within the city. Many start from parks, shopping centers, or park & rides in the surrounding counties.
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Noted and I'm sorry if I interpreted your intention incorrectly.
Though the BBC is not perfect, they are the largest club in the Baltimore metropolitan area and believe it or not they do start at least one ride that I know of within the city limits (Fells Point). Due to the volume of riders in some of the rides, it's not logistically sound to start rides from within the city. Many start from parks, shopping centers, or park & rides in the surrounding counties.
Though the BBC is not perfect, they are the largest club in the Baltimore metropolitan area and believe it or not they do start at least one ride that I know of within the city limits (Fells Point). Due to the volume of riders in some of the rides, it's not logistically sound to start rides from within the city. Many start from parks, shopping centers, or park & rides in the surrounding counties.
Really, the only complaint I've heard is that the BBC re-groupings aren't orchestrated well and don't work, so lots of people get dropped on the 18 mph rides. I'm not sure if the overall theme of the group rides is for social reasons, or for training, however. That's why I really like the Silver Spring Bicycle Place ride. The owner of the shop (Mike) is constantly reinforcing that it is a social ride, and gets pissed if people start to get a bit too competitive. We still roll like a bat out of hell, though!
How often does this Fells Point ride happen?
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I've been dropped on 18 mph rides when I'm just not up to form or tired from bike commuting 30 miles per day on the bike to and from work or from racing.
If you don't want to get dropped, you can always drop down to an easier group. That's what I do. If I want to socialize, I drop down to a group who's pace is easy enough that I can ride and still talk in full and comprehensible sentences.
This depends on who wants to lead it. You'd have to check the schedule to see when the next one occurs, but it's done several times during the cycling season.
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The 18 group is the strongest that the club has. It's made up of strong club riders, ex-racers, and current racers. There's a lot of testosterone flowing and it can be competitive, but that seems to be the nature of those rides.
I've been dropped on 18 mph rides when I'm just not up to form or tired from bike commuting 30 miles per day on the bike to and from work or from racing.
If you don't want to get dropped, you can always drop down to an easier group. That's what I do. If I want to socialize, I drop down to a group who's pace is easy enough that I can ride and still talk in full and comprehensible sentences.
This depends on who wants to lead it. You'd have to check the schedule to see when the next one occurs, but it's done several times during the cycling season.
I've been dropped on 18 mph rides when I'm just not up to form or tired from bike commuting 30 miles per day on the bike to and from work or from racing.
If you don't want to get dropped, you can always drop down to an easier group. That's what I do. If I want to socialize, I drop down to a group who's pace is easy enough that I can ride and still talk in full and comprehensible sentences.
This depends on who wants to lead it. You'd have to check the schedule to see when the next one occurs, but it's done several times during the cycling season.
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Can you believe this weather!! I had a nice ride this wknd before the deluge(60 folks over for my daughters 18th). I rode the Gwynn falls to Inner harbor then up to Artscape(Howard street sucks for bikes with all the light rail tracks, lane ****s and Belgium block). I stopped at the convention canter while a huge throng of costumed teens(and older) poured out. Turns out the Anime(sp?) convention was in town. 22,000 young folks attended this event!! I couldn't believe their costumes. I sat on the corner and watch for a long time. Kinda makes Halloween look pathetic.
Got a little lost coming home. I don't know the names of the streets on the Gwynns falls trail and missed the spray painted arrows. Does anyone know if there are signs pointing to Ostend(south of the little park) or Ridgley (left off of Ostend) on the return. These are the streets I missed and did not know their names? I ended up riding on Washington to Carroll Park.
Got a little lost coming home. I don't know the names of the streets on the Gwynns falls trail and missed the spray painted arrows. Does anyone know if there are signs pointing to Ostend(south of the little park) or Ridgley (left off of Ostend) on the return. These are the streets I missed and did not know their names? I ended up riding on Washington to Carroll Park.
Our ride with the Mayor and city hall staff caught some people out in Anime costumes, fun stuff.
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Thanks. -Bob
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I will note that I find many BBC rides close enough to bike to so they are better then half way to Philly.
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Are you going to be in Thurmont this weekend? I ride that area a lot and know it will be a great ride.
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There is a virtual bike club that I participate in: www.atlanticcycling.com Check them out...they are super-well organized, inexpensive, very friendly and keep it simple. Awesome rides and fun times! They are in Thurmont (hills!) in July and then Easton for August and Chestertown for September.
Are you going to be in Thurmont this weekend? I ride that area a lot and know it will be a great ride.
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I did not make it to Thurmont this weekend for the ride, just got back from a week-long camping trip with the kids in the Adirondacks and had lots to catch up on...besides, I got my fill of hills this past week in the mountains x200 miles while the family went swimming.
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Welcome The heat and humidity are starting to arrive. They seem to be a month late(not complaining). Hopefully they will be gone when you come. It's hard to handle humidity when you are use to dry air. A slow transition is best. I've been here 40 years and am still trying to get use to it. I figure another 10 years and I'll acclimatize to it Overall this year has been great. You will love the fall and spring around MD. BUT you will miss the desert, guaranteed. Charlie
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I know you werent asking me, but...
I just had to say how great that Thurmont Tour was. Being the "FatguyRacer", going out of my way to ride up mountain sides was not something i've ever done.
The ride up Catoctin Mt. was great. I found it to be as hard or harder than going up Skyline Drive's north entrance. On the other hand, it could have been the conditions. You could drink the air yesterday. By the time i reaced the top of Wigville Rd, i felt like i just walked out of a shower fully clothed.
Speaking of Wigville, that section of the climb is the one that nearly broke me. After grinding out 7 1/2 mile on Catoctin Hollow Rd, i really didnt want to see a steeper road than what i had just went up. I recokon based on my HR data that it's an 8% grade for its 1 mile length. Does anyone know what the grade really is?
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I did a 50 miler (5,400 ft. of climbing) a couple of weekends ago that included Coxey Brown - damn that one corner had to be a 25% grade. Do you know the grade on that monster? I thought Hamburg was tough, Coxey made it look somewhat tame. I got to get out there again - you're a beast to do the miles you did, major props.
Bob
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If I recall correctly, there was 18-22% inclines in that area of the road.
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I dont think I will miss the desert. I was raised in Seattle, I have only been in New Mexico/ Tx. the last 10 years. I am ready to get back to the water. I know Maryland is totally different than Seattle probably, but I miss the ocean and the rivers!
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very strange commute this am, cool but really humid. Lots of haze everywhere. Had to be near 90%RH. Air was thick but the cool temps made it ok.
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I thought I pop in here again (I think I posted in the early pages). I noticed a few new people interested in the BWI/B&A trail and around the Howard county area. I live in Ellicott City (just off the top of Illchester Road) and ride the B&A trail a lot.
I have a number of rides and some w/ que sheets. I'm generally a rec rider in the 14 mph range.
If you interested in some routes or perhaps a ride, drop me a line.
Bill
I have a number of rides and some w/ que sheets. I'm generally a rec rider in the 14 mph range.
If you interested in some routes or perhaps a ride, drop me a line.
Bill
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I thought I pop in here again (I think I posted in the early pages). I noticed a few new people interested in the BWI/B&A trail and around the Howard county area. I live in Ellicott City (just off the top of Illchester Road) and ride the B&A trail a lot.
I have a number of rides and some w/ que sheets. I'm generally a rec rider in the 14 mph range.
If you interested in some routes or perhaps a ride, drop me a line.
Bill
I have a number of rides and some w/ que sheets. I'm generally a rec rider in the 14 mph range.
If you interested in some routes or perhaps a ride, drop me a line.
Bill
Here's what I got so far: around patapsco state park cw
I'm looking for a way to hook the above route to the BWI loop and/or the B&A trail. I've seen signs around the north-eastern part of this route (just before lawyers hill rd), which I tried to follow in my car one day a few weeks back, but couldn't actually find it.
BTW, that hill down illchester coming from montgomery road is INSANE.