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Old 04-03-09, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by NoRacer
for getting to Marriotsville and several zoomed in segments of the map. Man, what a convoluted (imho) way to go west out of the city!

The city really needs a straighter way for bicycles to escape west.
Try Eastern to Lombard to Baltimore(might be one way) to Frederick(rt 144) right on Sandhill. Sketchy around Fulton/Frederick, traffiky at Rt 144 and Rt 40merge but last only 100 yards. Rt 144 merges w/ RT40 then separates off a short distance later and you'll have you own shoulder. Ride is fairly flat until you hit Patapsco valley area but the hills on Rt144 a nice rollers. AND you won't need a Q sheet. GBs is more scenic though but this is a ride to a ride, No?
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