Ride Schedule
May 2007

Sunrise -   5/1 6:11 am     5/15 5:56 am     5/31 5:45 am
Sunset  -   5/1 8:03 pm     5/15 8:16 pm     5/31 8:30 pm

Contact clubmail@frederickpedalers.org for more information about any of these rides.

Also check out the Frederick Pedalers Yahoo Group for impromptu rides and other witty cycling banter.

Weekday & Evening Rides

Tuesdays 6:00 pm B 25-35 Glade Elementary School
Bechtel Redux
Ride with the Bechtel crew from Glade if you prefer a more civilized ride on Tuesday evenings.

Wednesdays 9:00 am B+ 35-50 Wheel Base
Wednesday AM Road Ride
This is a mid-week ride that starts at the Wheel Base bike shop in Frederick.
Contact the shop in advance for more information.
http://www.wheelbasebikes.com or 301-663-9288

Wednesdays 6:15 pm C 15-20 Utica District Park
Utica Park & Ride

** Ride of Silence listed below replaces the regular Wednesday Night Ride for May 16 **

With a new start location for 2007, the Wednesday night rides take on a new look. We'll try some new routes along with the old favorites on this easy mid-week spin where new riders are always welcome. This is a social ride and no one will be left behind. If needed we will regroup periodically or split into two groups when feasible. Usually no go in rain and ride leader duties may alternate through the season so some weeks may be impromptu.

May 16 (Wed) 6:45 pm All 10 Thomas Johnson Middle School
Ride of Silence

** This ride replaces the regular Wednesday Night Ride for May 16 **

Join us as we raise cycling awareness during Bike Safety Month and honor those cyclists who have been injured or killed on our nation's roads. This ride will proceed in silent memorial at no more than 12 mph through the streets of downtown Frederick obeying all laws and traffic controls to demonstrate cyclists intent to safely share the road with other vehicles.

Please arrive and be ready for pre-ride instructions at 6:45 PM as we will try to depart promptly at 7:00 PM.

See http://www.rideofsilence.org for more information about this international event.

May 3 (Thur) 6:00 pm Utica District Park
Beginning Bicyclist Class - Session III
Each two hour session will consist of approximately an hour of class instruction followed by a one hour bike ride to try out your newly learned skills. These classes are intended for anyone who would like to learn more about their bicycle and how to safely operate it on the road.

Registration is required.

Please check here for more information including the registration form, or send an email to clubmail@frederickpedalers.org if you have additional questions.

May 10 (Thu) 6:00 pm Utica District Park
Beginning Bicyclist Class - Session IV
Each two hour session will consist of approximately an hour of class instruction followed by a one hour bike ride to try out your newly learned skills. These classes are intended for anyone who would like to learn more about their bicycle and how to safely operate it on the road.

Registration is required.

Please check here for more information including the registration form, or send an email to clubmail@frederickpedalers.org if you have additional questions.

Thursdays 6:00 pm 20 Bicycle Fix
Thursday Night BF Ride
Every Thursday beginning March 15th join fellow riders at Bicycle Fix for an approximately 20 mile ride. Ride will leave the shop at 6:00pm. Bicycle Fix is located in the Westview Promenade off Route 85. The address is 5235 Buckeystown Pike in Frederick. Contact the shop in advance for more information.
http://www.fixfrederick.com or 301-620-0306

Thursdays 6:00 pm B 25-35 Bechtel
Bechtel Rides
The rides leave from the Bechtel parking lot (along the woods) at 5275 Westview Drive (off Crestwood close to Rt. 85) at 6:00 PM. Bring lights (front and rear) as we may still ride into the night. A couple of hills, no one left behind.

May 18 (Fri) Time 7:30 AM All 5 Frederick City Hall
Bike to Work Day
Join us for an easy and short ride from City Hall to the BTWD Pit Stop at the downtown MARC station. Government and vendor exhibits will be out at the Pit Stop along with food and drink to fuel you on your way to work. The Bicycle Escape is also raffling off a bike for riders who register at the event.

Get more info at http://www.waba.org/events/btwd/index.php

Weekend Rides

May 5 (Sat) 9:30 am C 48 Whittier Elementary School
Almost a Straight Shot to Emmitsburg
We have recruited a new leader this year for this Frederick Pedalers tradition. Over rolling terrain, this is an easy ride unless a strong wind is blowing. Lunch in Emmitsburg, enjoy the scenery from The Mount.

May 12 (Sat) 10:30 am D 19 Lewistown Elementary School
Loopy for Lewistown
We'll meander along the quiet country roads surrounding Lewistown. It's not flat, but there are no long hills. One planned rest stop approximately half-way through the ride, and we'll stop as desired by the group. We will ride as a group and no one will be left behind.

May 13 (Sun) 8:30 am B/C 67 Silo Hill Parkway
Adams County Metric Century
This is a ride for people who would like to do a B ride at a C pace. This is a beautiful ride mostly in Adams County. We have added a few extra miles meandering around the Gettysburg Battlefield. We will then stop for breakfast at McDonalds in Gettysburg at mile 16. The ride heads north through Heidlersburg, west into the apple and peach orchards to Aspers, then the easy climb up and over the side of Bear Mountain to Arendtsville. On the way back we hope to see soar planes gliding overhead.

May 19 (Sat) 8:30 am B/C 36 Orchard Grove Elementary School
Jefferson-Adamstown-Buckeystown
Despite what you may have thought, you can ride a bike in Frederick County south of the city. We will start inside the city limits at Orchard Grove and wander south on country roads until we get to Jefferson where we turn east and head to Adamstown, then continue east going around Buckeystown before heading back. There are three noticeable climbs on this ride that C riders should be able to handle with some effort. Great views and the rides down the other side make the effort worthwhile. Lots of flat riding in between to give you time to recover.

May 26 (Sat) 9:00 am C+ 40 Point of Rocks Boat Ramp
Waterford
Meet at the boat launch on the Virginia side for a roundabout ride to Waterford. We will also be on the W&OD Bike trail for a short distance. There are a few moderate hills. There will be a restroom break and snack stop.

Sundays 8:00 or 9:00 am A/B 35-50 Wheel Base
The Sunday Morning Road Ride
The entire group stays together for about an hour then usually breaks into two smaller groups, a faster ride and a slower ride. Ride goes if it is not too windy and the roads are dry. Start times vary during the year based on shop hours so contact the shop in advance for more information.
http://www.wheelbasebikes.com or 301-663-9288

Please note: Wheel Base and Bicycle Fix rides are not "official" Frederick Pedalers rides and are listed as a courtesy