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Weather looks good for a heavy Wednesday Night Ride turnout at Oregon Ridge Park in north Baltimore County. Ride leaves promptly at 6 PM (don't be unloading bike or suiting up at 6.....)for 31 miles of high-velocity fun! Front of the pack will average 22+ MPH but there is always someone to ride with and cutting the course is permitted! Short cuts are going strait @ Yeoho and taking left at Lower Glencoe (instead of right to Upper Glencoe), then right on York and left on Belfast. Loop is clockwise.
Map link: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Wednesdaynightride |
22 mph would leave me in the dust fast, plus had family commitments. Now it's Thursday, and the weather is back to depressing. Only good thing about not riding tonight is I really have to do some work.
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Is anyone planning on doing the Tour De Carroll and interested in meeting up and riding together?
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Originally Posted by Indyv8a
22 mph would leave me in the dust fast, plus had family commitments. Now it's Thursday, and the weather is back to depressing. Only good thing about not riding tonight is I really have to do some work.
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Here's the rides available from the Baltimore Bike Club. You do not have to be a member to ride (reference - http://www.baltobikeclub.org/index.pl/schedulec for contact information)
Saturday - April 28 CASUAL - 10:30 am - 6 or 10 or 15 miles START: CMP - Carroll Manor Park THE THRILLS AND SKILLS OF HILLS - Tips and strategies for riding hills (both up and down) with opportunity to practice on residential roads with no traffic prior to the ride. Call me before April 25 to guarantee a copy of a packet of ideas from the experts. 10/12 MPH - 10 am - 36 miles START: MSM - Marley Station Mall Flat to rolling ride to Sandy Point State Park with lunch at Red, Hot, & Blue. 1/2 paved trail, 1/2 road. 10/12 MPH - 9:30 am - 26 miles START: HCV - Harpers Choice Village Center - Park far end of Safeway parking lot. "Villages and Country" - Easy ride connecting four Columbia village centers to south-central Howard County. Quiet roads; no paths. Only 3 or 4 short climbs. Opportunities for snacks/ lunch at Hickory Ridge or Harpers Choice Village Centers. 13/15 MPH - 10 am - 50 miles START: MHP - Manchester Park & Ride Ride to the lakes. Rolling with a few hills. Lunch at Clair's or Rutters convenience store. 15/17 MPH - 10 am - 49.5 miles START: WES - Westminster Elem. School The "Spokes" Ride. Enjoy the lightly traveled roads of Carroll County. 18 MPH - 10 am - 52 miles START: CMP – Carroll Manor Park Steve Fair's ride to Fawn Grove with a different route back through Rocks State Park. TANDEM - 10 am - 42/33 miles START: SHS - Southern High School Ride to Deale--Southern Anne Arundel County Tandem * 42/33* Joint WABITS/CRABS ride to Deale with lunch at a restaurant in Deale on the water. A nice ride with some pretty overlook views of the water on the longer route. The ride has some hills, but is not too difficult. The ride back after lunch is the same for both rides and is about 10 miles. The ride leaders will be doing the 42 mile ride. Call ride leaders if weather is doubtful. Sunday - April 29 CASUAL - 9:30 am - 11 miles START: DOA - Dixon Observation Area (BWI) A gentle loop around the airport on the BWI trail. Bring a drink and a snack. 10/12 MPH - 10 am - 25 miles START: CRN - Cranberry Square Shopping Center Bachman Valley Ride w/lunch at Pizza Hut Bistro after ride. 13/15 MPH - 9:30 am - 41 miles +/- START: EHR - Earleigh Heights Ranger Station - Directions: I-695 to Exit 2 - Rt. 10 South. Go approx. 7 mi. to end, then Left on Rt. 2 South. Go 1 mile to 2nd traffic light then Right on Earleigh Heights Rd. Go 0.2 mi. to the B&A Trail Ranger Station on left. Parking lots are on both sides of the road. "Circle the Scenic Severn". Catch a glimpse of the waterfront before the leaves come out and enjoy the 50-cent tour of Annapolis; lunch at the Annapolis City Dock. Anyone who thinks A.A. Co. is flat hasn't done this ride! The hilliest part is between miles 6 and 10; the rest is easier, including many flat sections, but with an occasional "surprise" hill. And, oh yeah, on the way back you get to pedal up what has to be the steepest hill in the county (steep, but short!), so bring your "granny gear"! (Please note new start location.) 15/17 MPH - 9 am - 84 miles START: MTV - Mt. View Middle School Ride to Point of Rocks. Rolling first half; moderately hilly second half. Pizza or convenience store lunch, plus a couple other rest stops. 18 MPH - 10 am - 65 miles START: Rowlandsville Elem. School - RT 1 North over Conowingo Bridge. Go 1.0 mile then Right on Rowlandsville Rd. Right into school. Strasburg Ride, Moderately hilly. The ride is in my top 10 for favorites. Could be number 1! Lunch at Strasburg - If we are lucky & it’s warm, can eat in back of restaurant! http://www.baltobikeclub.org/uploads...703MarAprS.pdf |
Maryland representing!
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Originally Posted by MarylandDeRosa
Maryland representing!
Welcome, DeRosa. |
Checking in again after a loooooong break. I got out last Saturday, and it was a perfect day.
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Thanks! :)
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Hey folks: My rec biking is at an all time low. Too much non biking ***** getting in the way. i am glad I bike commute or I would be getting zero miles, especially w/ such beautiful weather.
I was around Patterson Park this wknd. Anybody on this forum live around there? I really liked the area. It has made big changes in recent years. City feel w/ out the tourist. Nice homes and great park. |
Originally Posted by balto charlie
Hey folks: My rec biking is at an all time low. Too much non biking ***** getting in the way. i am glad I bike commute or I would be getting zero miles, especially w/ such beautiful weather.
I was around Patterson Park this wknd. Anybody on this forum live around there? I really liked the area. It has made big changes in recent years. City feel w/ out the tourist. Nice homes and great park. |
Originally Posted by NoRacer
I'm about 7 miles east of the park, which means a slightly sketchy trip through "Hollantown" (Highlandtown) to reach the area of Eastern Blvd that I live near.
Highlandtown sketchy???? say it's not true..... |
Originally Posted by Biscuit
Checking in again after a loooooong break. I got out last Saturday, and it was a perfect day.
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Originally Posted by galen_52657
Sunday was perfect too....
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Originally Posted by NoRacer
I'm about 7 miles east of the park, which means a slightly sketchy trip through "Hollantown" (Highlandtown) to reach the area of Eastern Blvd that I live near.
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Originally Posted by galen_52657
Sunday was perfect too....
Saturday, I rode the BBC club ride from Carroll Manor Park to Fawn Grove, PA. Great ride (hilly), but I kept falling off the back of the fast group. There were 3 other Team BBC members in the ride and eventually someone would help pace me back up to the group. The pace of the ride for the fast group averaged around 18 MPH. I was slower at a bit over 17 MPH after suffering a flat tire at High Point Rd. Since I rode to the ride start, I had 20 miles more to do after the club ride for a total of 91 miles for the day. Sunday, I rode the BBC club ride from Mt View to Point of Rocks. Flatter course, but windier that day. There was one other Team BBC member in the ride. We originally agreed to go easy (he was also in the Saturday club ride), but we got enticed to speed by a paceline that finally disintegrated into a fast free-for-all for a group of about 8 of us. After a short rest at the halfway point, 2 guys took off because one had family business to attend to. Next our group--four in all--took off and after a short warm up, proceeded to put the diesel engines back in gear, hammering all the way back to Mt View Middle School. From the halfway point, we wound up raising the average speed, finishing at an average of 18.3 MPH over 84 miles. My weekend total came to 175 miles. |
Originally Posted by galen_52657
Weather looks good for a heavy Wednesday Night Ride turnout at Oregon Ridge Park in north Baltimore County. Ride leaves promptly at 6 PM (don't be unloading bike or suiting up at 6.....)for 31 miles of high-velocity fun! Front of the pack will average 22+ MPH but there is always someone to ride with and cutting the course is permitted! Short cuts are going strait @ Yeoho and taking left at Lower Glencoe (instead of right to Upper Glencoe), then right on York and left on Belfast. Loop is clockwise.
Map link: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Wednesdaynightride |
Originally Posted by balto charlie
So was today. I took a long lunch and went for a nooner.
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Originally Posted by Biscuit
But did you get in a ride? :D
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Originally Posted by NoRacer
galen, Hugh at Performance Bike recommended this ride to me last Friday when I stopped in for some supplies. I might have to put some gasoline in my truck so I can drive out tomorrow after work. Then, we can see how long before I get dropped. :(
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Originally Posted by galen_52657
The ride, due to several of the Kelly/LSV semi-pros being in very good shape is even faster than last year. Last week the pace was 23 MPH. I got popped off the back about halfway through.
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But it's a much shorter drive to Oregon Ridge and you can get your butt kicked without having to pay.....:D :p :D :)
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Originally Posted by galen_52657
But it's a much shorter drive to Oregon Ridge and you can get your butt kicked without having to pay.....:D :p :D :)
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Originally Posted by Biscuit
But did you get in a ride? :D
I ended up riding 40 miles today, before after and during work. Even got some research done. I'm impressed w/ the speeds some of you folks are riding ! Over 18mph for 80 miles is fast. 23 mph!!! My vanagon can barely do that. |
Originally Posted by galen_52657
But it's a much shorter drive to Oregon Ridge and you can get your butt kicked without having to pay.....:D :p :D :)
I excused myself from work tomorrow, so that I can make a day of it. I'd like to get to the park earlier in the day to recon the race route. Hopefully, I'll be able to ride it if there's nothing else going on at the time. |
Originally Posted by NoRacer
Well, I think I'm going to do the "C" race down in Greenbelt, galen. Sorry, but the Oregon Ridge ride won't show up on my race resume as a mass start. I'd like to get this race thing rolling, no pun intended.
I excused myself from work tomorrow, so that I can make a day of it. I'd like to get to the park earlier in the day to recon the race route. Hopefully, I'll be able to ride it if there's nothing else going on at the time. I think I'll wear my Caisse D'Epargne/Illes Balears cap as my distinguishing goofy attribute so you and any other BF'ers can say hi. :D |
Originally Posted by DrPete
NoRacer--I'll see you at the race! I'll be roadguarding, though, so no B race for me.
I think I'll wear my Caisse D'Epargne/Illes Balears cap as my distinguishing goofy attribute so you and any other BF'ers can say hi. :D Btw, I'll be the guy in the yellow Team BBC jersey--a little oversized since I borrowed it from another team member. |
Originally Posted by NoRacer
I'd like to get this race thing rolling, no pun intended.
Good luck in Greenbelt, and have fun! |
Originally Posted by maxine
NoRacer, you're gonna have to change your name! :)
Good luck in Greenbelt, and have fun! Anyway, here's my recap: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=294067 |
Originally Posted by maxine
NoRacer, you're gonna have to change your name! :)
Good luck in Greenbelt, and have fun! Way to go in the first one. With the speeds you post here I think i will have to race in a 'Cat Q' or 'R' |
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