SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2008

(1) Paul WGR Donaldson is leading "THE HORNETS NEST HUNDRED," starting
from Monocacy Middle School, Frederick, Maryland. MEETING TIME 7:30
a.m. This ride was originally designed as the second in a series of
check-out rides for the epic "Perimeter of Frederick County," and it
remains one of our favorite rides. The first half of the ride includes
a few MAJOR climbs (and LOTS of not-so-major ones), stunning views and
magnificent scenery, featuring a delightful stretch along Friends Creek.
You can thank WGR personally for the fact that we added his favorite
climb up Frosttown Road to the route last year! The second half of the
ride is generally rolling--and still very scenic. You never know WHAT
you might see on Bollinger Road, so keep your eyes and ears open! The
route joins the northern perimeter of Frederick County about 23 miles
into the ride, near Myersville, and follows the perimeter (with a few
slight deviations made for aesthetic purposes) for the next 55-60 miles,
to the quaint village of Detour. Then it cuts back through the center
of the county to return to Frederick.

101 miles, with several short options. Estimated elevation gain 8000
feet. Note that over 5,000 feet of the total climbing will take place
in the first 50 miles.

Directions to the ride start:
MONOCACY MIDDLE SCHOOL, FREDERICK, MARYLAND, 8009 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick MD.

From D.C. Beltway, take I-270 north 31 miles to Frederick. Continue
north on US15 3.7 miles. Take 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).