I'm almost certain that it's paved. I seem to recall riding on it for a bit some years ago. And it shows up on my 2006 version of Microsoft Streets & Trips, which generally doesn't display unpaved trails (or even paved MUTs, for that matter.)

If you don't have any luck, feel free to swing by our group ride in Easton at the Bike Doctor on Sunday at 8 AM. It starts with a modest pace in the 17-22 MPH range then ramps up around mile 25 or 30, depending on the route. Some folks usually split off when we start hammering and take an easy lap back to the shop, but if your legs are feeling good, stick around and do the last 20-25 miles anywhere from 20-30 MPH with attacks, circular pace lines, King of the Mountain challenges (best as one can with so little elevation gain), the works. The group is relative small due to our schedules, but there are typically around 10 riders, sometimes more.

And we love new folks. Seems like every week brings a new face.

Thanks, Maxine. I've only been on the northern end of the island. Going south may be worth seeing and taking pictures of.

Thanks again,

--
Isaias

Howard County born and raised, although I've been in Brooklyn for the past five years. I miss those Columbia bike paths though, I had no idea how novel they were and just took them for granted growing up.

Greetings and thanks for saying hello!

NoRacer: I don't think it goes that far. It goes for a ways then gets sandy. I recall not being able to cycle all the way down. I don't remember if it was the sand or 'no bikes below this point' that prevented me from riding it. I kinda think both were an issue. It was a few years ago. I was only able to go a short distance. I bailed and went swimming. I have a map of Delaware bike routes and a DelMarVa bike route map. You are more than welcome to borrow them. Delaware riding is really sweet, so many options and back roads. If you want the maps we can set up a meet this weekend. Charlie

Charlie,

Thanks for the offer.

Speaking of this weekend, I want to do a long, slow ride with loaded pack. I'm thinking of doing this:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...-outbound-only

If anyone is interested in meeting me along the way and riding out with me, let me know. I haven't decided how early I'll start yet, but I'm going to try and average 14-15 mph and since it's suppose to be H O T out, I'll probably start just before sunrise (5:30am ?). This should put me in the city by 6am or so.

Some of the loops are redundant or were for sightseeing (i.e., the one at BWI near Sawmill Creek Park, and the one just before the park). I'm sure that I'll not do the loop by Sawmill, but will follow the Overton portion of the trail.


I'll upload a picture to this IMG tag, when I have left:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ivestarted.jpg

Hey NR I assume you are talking about Saturday??? That is my sons last day home before he heads back to Pendleton. Doesn't mean he wants to spend it with us though:D I might be able to meet you early near BWI/B&A, ride for awhile, then head back. I know I can't make Thomas Point tomorrow. If it is early enough I should be able to squeeze a ride to Annapolis. Let me know if it is Saturday and your ETA at BWI area. Charlie

Yeah, I definitely didn't ride all the way down, either, but like Charlie, I can't recall for certain whether it was lack of pavement, or pavement covered by sand that was the obstacle. The sand can most definitely kick up down there if it's been windy. I recall one Seagull Century where just getting into the big parking lot after the bridge was tricky; a lot of sand had blown in, and it was deep enough to give most of the skinny-tire roadies some trouble.

What Charlie said! :) I won't know until later tonight whether Saturday or Sunday can be my "main" ride day this weekend, but if I can I may try to meet up with you guys at BWI.

Yes, Saturday.

I will leave at 5:30am and be at the corner of Dorsey Rd and Stewart Ave in ~1 hour and 45 minutes. If you'd like, we can exchange cell phone numbers over PM.

Cool! The more the merrier!

Derath?! Barry?!

(I know GreaterBrown is working...:crash:)

Anyone else want to see me humping around 25-30 pounds of mostly useless STUFF?

I thought this was your beach weekend? Just heading down to annapolis and back? Prolly can't get down there in time. Plus I gotta finally get my coast downs done and stuff.

-D

No, not this weekend, since I'm going for the 4th of July. This weekend will be the last long "training" ride with a full pack weekend.

See, it's all part of my diabolical plan . . . that 25-30 pounds represents my one (slim) hope of being able to keep up with you! :lol:

I'll PM you my cell number.

At least put a six pack of beer in there:rolleyes:

I am 99% in for the ride. I do have to be somewhere in the late afternoon so I have to account for that. Just have to run it past my wife when I get home. PM sent w/ home and cell phones Charlie

Ok... phone numbers exchanged. Great!

Charlie, don't temp me--I'm sure that the DNR (trail police) wouldn't take kindly :notamused: to alcoholic beverages :beer: being consumed on park land--not that they'd catch us. :innocent:

Imagine when you tried to pop one of those suckers open after being in my pack for 22+ miles. :trainwreck: :bang: :cry: I probably wouldn't have much in my stomach resulting in :bike2: or :bike:.

where do you get all of those silly smileys.
You don't have to drink 'em. We just want you to carry them. maxine I sent you my contacts as well. Just in case our fearless leader breaks down or sleeps in. Charlie

From the [More] link under the smilies you can use if you edit your message using Advanced.


Oh.h..h.h.h.h.h no. If I'm going to carry them, what better way to get rid of the "evil extra weight" then to drink it away. :beer: x 6

Well, maybe we'll just stop in Annapolis and grab one. :thumb:

They really have a lot more smileys these days. I never noticed when they added so many. I am 100% in. I'll meet you at 7:15ish at Dorsey and Stewart. Is this the intersection where the BWI trail heads off to the B&A trail. Charlie

Yes, sir. See you then.

Okay, I'm in too! It's kind of late, so I don't want to call anyone right now; I'll send some PMs as well.

Charlie, after doing the math (the necessity of getting myself out of bed at o-dark-30 times my sloth-like pace divided by the heat and humidity squared by stuff to be done in the early evening etc. etc. :D) I've decided I'm going to drive to the Dorsey/Stewart rendezvous and meet you and Isaias there. I've never been to Thomas Point, so I'd really like to do the whole latter part of the ride, rather than have to turn around in Annapolis.

I'll be riding my titanium Airborne Carpe Diem, with a rear rack festooned with geeky reflector tape. (More tape on the forks and cranks.) I might have a Camelbak on. (Of course, it's not like the trail is going to be swamped with cyclists at 0715! I'm sure we'll spot one another without too much trouble.)

I'll be wearing the brightest orange shirt in the history of the world. see you tomorrow Charlie

I'm moving (to Pikesville) this weekend so I'll not be able to join you guys. Long, long day today and I just got the internet up and running. So have fun!

FWIW I road down to the Flicks on the Hill (Thursday) with two coolers + 16lbs of ice + 4 liters of refreshments + other miscellaneous snacks + deck chair + stadium chair and I was still the fastest in the group. Which was really good for my ego. So I think I'll hang on to that for a bit till I ride with noracer and watch him leave me in the dust.

:thumb: Yay! - I guess you all can see that I'm up already--having oatmeal and coffee.

I don't know about that. I weighed me and the pack sans 2 x 20 oz bottles of Gatorade and I'm coming in at 182 pounds. I estimate the bike is ~20 pounds with the lights and fenders, so I'm pushing ~200 pounds. That's got to slow me down a bit don't-ya-think. :cheers:

That's just depressing, considering I had to do my weight for my new ibike this week.

-D

Yeah, not so much. :) I spent most of the ride watching NoRacer's humongous backpack bobbing up and down and side to side as he cranked along, frequently standing up. :eek: He and BaltoCharlie were both very gracious, periodically turning their heads to make sure I wasn't curled up into a sweaty fetal position by the side of the road.

Seriously, it was a great ride (very challenging for me, as I really was trying not to fall *too* far behind!) and overall a fun day. Lunch in Annapolis was tasty (and shady!!), Thomas Point was very pretty, egging the more-cautious NoRacer into going through the forbiddingly (but, as it turned out, only apparently) closed gate to the park ("C'mon, let's do it, I'll bail us out if we get arrested!") was a hoot, and the heat and humidity of the return trip was . . . um, character-building. :twitchy: Because I wimped out and met the guys at the airport to start, my total ride was only 54 miles.

It was really nice to meet my neighbor Charlie, and NoRacer without the winter swaddling. Thanks for having me along for the ride!

Sounds like a fun ride.

I went out this afternoon to FINALLY attempt to calibrate my new toy. Failed miserably. The wind picked up, which was bad, and my unfamiliarity with the device caused the calibration ride to get all mucked up.

So instead I just rode hard to burn off some steam. Rode to meet the rest of the family at a friend's house. Got off the bike, took off shoes and socks, and jumped in their pool. Then kicked back with a brew.

-D

Question for NoRacer. I'm heading to Stone Harbor and next WE and will do a ride found on BIKELY. It doesn't show the ride written out turn by turn - just a map. Do the rides on BIKELY show maps only? Also, read your posts about annapolis. How do you get from the B & A down to the Annapolis waterfront? Are the roads OK - we'll be on a single and a tandem with a 6 year old stoker.