Ride Schedule
August 2007
Sunrise - 8/1 6:09 am 8/15 6:22 am 8/31 6:37 am
Sunset - 8/1 8:22 pm 8/15 8:06 pm 8/31 7:43 pm
Please note that the times specified for each ride are the ride start times. You should
arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start time to prepare for the ride.
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. 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
The Wednesday Escape
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
Aug 4 (Sat) 9:50 am B-/C+ 36 Elmer Wolf Elementary School
CornQuest - The Longer Ride
We'll travel from Union Bridge to the Union Mills Homestead to partake in the
annual Union Mills Corn Roast. Your meal ticket (approx 11 dollars) will buy a
serving of fried chicken, applesauce, sliced tomatoes, roll and butter, iced tea
or lemonade and all the roasted corn that you can eat!
The link to the website
is: http://www.unionmills.org/2007_events/2007_corn_roast.htm
NOTE: This
is a hilly ride - there is about 2,500 feet of climbing on this ride. Bring extra
water - we guarantee that you will need it. Leaders will be riding slowly on
their tandem (at least when climbing).
Aug 4 (Sat) 10:30 am C 14 St. Mathews UCC Church
CornQuest - The Shorter Ride
See B-/C+ ride description above.
NOTE: This is a very hilly ride - there is about 1,100 feet
of climbing in only 14 miles. Bring extra water - we guarantee that you will need it.
Aug 5 (Sun) 8:45 am C+ 63 Central Elementary School
Chesapeake Bay Ride
Come on down to Anne Arundel County for a refreshingly non-challenging metric century
ride along the Chesapeake Bay, through tobacco and horse country, and enjoy some
breathtakingly beautiful terrain, from deep forests, to lush tobacco and corn fields,
to panoramic views of the Chesapeake Bay, and historic farms and estates. This ride
will travel at about a C+ pace, and will be done group style, leaving no one behind.
The plan is for lunch in Chesapeake Beach, MD, which is in Calvert County. For those
who are interested, an historic railroad museum is there, and should be of interest
to any who would like to visit.
Aug 12 (Sun) 9:00 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. No go in heavy sap.
Aug 19 (Sun) 9:00 am C 25 Culler Lake
Lake to Park
We'll leave town and head out Opossumtown Pike to some country roads, crossing
one covered bridge. We'll stop at Utica Park. Pack a light snack. There are plenty
of hills, but nothing you can't handle. We'll ride as a group. No one left behind.
Aug 25 (Sat) 9:00 am C 28 Whittier Elementary School
A Quick Tour of Mountaindale
Please join us for a great bike ride on a muggy summer day in August. This
is an easy C pace ride over rolling terrain and the group will get to enjoy the
wonderful scenery of northern Frederick County. We will ride as a group and no
one will be left behind. No go if thunderstorms, moderate rain or temperature
above 100 degrees.
Aug 25 & 26 (Sat & Sun) The Bicycle Escape
A Weekend With Independent Fabrication
The Bicycle Escape will be hosting their 2nd Annual "A Weekend with
Independent Fabrication" August 25 – 26, 2007. The shop will kick off this event
on Saturday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm with IF bike demo rides. Attendees will have an
opportunity to see and test ride the two-time "best dream bike," the carbon
fiber/titanium XS. Also available will be a 953 stainless steel road bike and an IF
that debuted at the 2007 North American Handmade Bicycle Show. Scheduled for Saturday
evening at 7:00 pm is a wine and cheese event with the president of Independent
Fabrication, Matt Bracken. Matt will give a presentation on the science of bicycle
fitting and custom frame production.
On Sunday, August 26th at 10:00am there will be a road ride with Mr. Bracken. Riders
should bring their own bike but may have the opportunity to ride an IF demo bike
if they so choose.
Pictures from last years event:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/60/229133684_7dae17d7b0.jpg?v=0
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/107/367051196_ed260e97dd.jpg?v=1169568058
Aug 26 (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. Only one 'hill' to speak
of but some traffic to contend with. We'll ride as a group and no one
will be left to fend for themselves. No go in rain or meteor showers.
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, Bicycle Escape and Bicycle Fix rides are not "official" Frederick Pedalers rides and are listed as a courtesy