So, last-minute change in plans . . . I *am* going to be in Ocean City for the 4th. I'll be staying at the Spinnaker Motel, at 18th and Baltimore. I'm going to drive across the Bay Bridge on Saturday the 4th and probably leave my car at the Kent Island Park-and-Ride (I might drive in a bit further, still pondering that) and ride from there. I'm going to try the route on the Bike Washington Web site.

http://www.bikewashington.org/routes/beach/index.htm

I might modify it some, though. It goes through Milton, DE and then heads slightly south to Rehoboth, and then goes down the coastline the rest of the way. I'm wondering if that might be too windy, and too much insane traffic in the resort areas. I might try to stay inland longer, and sort of diagonal my way down from Bridgeville or so. On the other hand, I'm sure the scenery will be prettier along the coast.

Check-in at the motel is 3:00, so I'll try to time it to arrive close to that. It's a small efficiency-type room, with a fridge, microwave, and I guess some kitchen stuff. It has a balcony, two double beds and a sleeper sofa, so if you guys (or anyone else) ride into OC for the fireworks, and don't want to ride back up to Fenwick Island in the dark, you're welcome to stay. I plan to mostly laze around Sunday, spend Sunday night there, and then head back Monday morning.