Ride Schedule
June 2007

Sunrise -   6/1 5:45 am     6/15 5:42 am     6/30 5:46 am
Sunset  -   6/1 8:31 pm     6/15 8:38 pm     6/30 8:41 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 Bechtel
Bechtel Tuesdays
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. May be some hills, and we'll try to stay together.

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
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.

Wednesdays 6:00 pm 17-25 The Bicycle Escape
Wednesday Night Ride
Join the TBE crew every Wednesday night for a ride of 17-25 miles at an 'intermediate' pace of 16-19mph. Contact the shop for more information.
http://www.thebicycleescape.com or 301-663-0007

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.

Weekend Rides

Jun 2 (Sat) 9:00 am B+ 44 By-King Rest Stop
Birthday TT
Join the ride leader for his annual birthday spin as he attempts to prove that you only get stronger as you get older. It's a 22 mile out and back route totaling 44 miles. The ride starts from the BKRS and picks up Route 550 at Dublin Road where it heads north through Thurmont, then climbs 550 up toward Sabillasville. Wherever we hit 22 miles that's where we will stop, pausing breifly to admire the scenery before turning around to head back the way we came for the fun descent down Route 77 into Thurmont and back to the start. Please note this is *not* a typical Frederick Pedalers ride where no one is dropped. As the name implies, the goal for this ride is to beat the leader's time from 2006 where the average speed was 17.5 MPH. Consider yourself warned.

Jun 9 (Sat) 8:30 am C 32 Taneytown Memorial Park
Tour from Taneytown
The ride starts in Taneytown ands heads up to Pennsylvania. The terrain is rolling, but there are no big hills. The pace will be an easy C on the hills, and a normal C on the flats. No one will be dropped. No go if it rains.

Jun 10 (Sun) 1:00 pm D 10 Thomas Johnson Middle School
Freeze King Frolic
Join us for an easy spin around town as we try to work up a sweat for sweets at the Freeze King near the end of the ride. This ride will follow the Ride of Silence route from May. Only one 'hill' to speak of but some traffic to contend with.

Jun 17 (Sun) 9:00 am C+/B- 40 Luke's Pizza
Up Sugarloaf Mountain
The only major hill on this ride is Sugarloaf, but it is not as hard as most people think. We will circumnavigate the peak with a total distance of around 40 miles. There will be a rest stop at the top but you will need to carry your snacks and drinks.

Jun 23 (Sat) 8:30 am C 48 Whittier Elementary School
Almost a Straight Shot to Emmitsburg
This traditional ride is for people who would like to ride at C pace. It will be over rolling terrain and is an easy ride unless a strong wind is blowing. Lunch in Emmitsburg; enjoy the scenery from the mountains and Mount St. Mary's.

Jun 23 (Sat) 10:00 am 35 The Bicycle Escape
Saturday Road Ride
Join the TBE crew for a road ride of 35-40 miles at a pace of 15-18mph. Contact the shop for more information.
http://www.thebicycleescape.com or 301-663-0007

Jun 24 (Sun) 10:00 am Gambrill Park
Jamis / Titus Demo Day
Come out to the North Frederick Overlook just past the trailhead on Gambrill Park Road to try out the latest models from Jamis and Titus. Contact the shop for more information.
http://www.thebicycleescape.com or 301-663-0007

Jun 30 (Sat) 9:00 am C 33 Lewistown Elementary School
Catoctin Climber
We'll warm up on the roads north of Lewistown before tackling the scenic climb up Catoctin Hollow Road, then continue up Route 77 and across Foxville Deerfield Road before descending Route 550 into Thurmont for a stop at the Sheetz. We will ride as a group and no one will be left behind.

Jul 1 (Sun) 10:00 am Gambrill Park
Specialized Demo Day
Come out to the North Frederick Overlook just past the trailhead on Gambrill Park Road to try out the latest models from Specialized. Contact the shop for more information.
http://www.thebicycleescape.com or 301-663-0007

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