Ride Schedule
March 2008
Sunrise - 3/1 6:43 am 3/15 6:22 am 3/31 5:56 am
Sunset - 3/1 6:02 pm 3/15 6:16 pm 3/31 6:32 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.
Recurring Rides
Mondays 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); may always be some hills, and we'll try to stay together.
Wednesdays 9:00 am B+ 35-50 Wheel Base
Wednesday Morning 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 B 20-30
Luke's Pizza
Lights & Pizza
Lights are mandatory on this friendly, social ride; you’ll need a front white
headlight and a rear red taillight. If you possess a reflective vest and/or
clothing, wear them. Remember that the temperatures will be dropping
throughout the ride. Pizza and/or sandwiches at Luke’s after the ride. We
usually do some hills in order to stay warm. No one will be dropped.
Sundays 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
Non-Recurring Rides
Mar 1 (Sat) 9:30 am All Talley Recreation Center
Annual Meeting Ride
Join us for an easy ride before the Frederick Pedalers annual meeting. We'll
choose a route and mileage based on conditions at ride time and will plan to be
back in plenty of time for the meeting that starts at 12:00 noon. Please note
we can not bring bicycles inside the Talley Center after the ride so bring
your locks if needed.
Mar 15 (Sat) 10:00 am B 50 Rose Hill Plaza
Catoctin Climber I (Longer)
This is two rides in one. Meet at Rose Hill Plaza at 10 am for a 50-miler or
Lewistown Elementary School for a 31-miler. The longer ride will stop at Lewistown
to pick up the riders for the shorter ride. This ride is hilly and will climb Catoctin
Hollow Road. Don't make me 'splain this to you at the ride start... We shall regroup
at the tops of the climbs and stop at the Sheetz in
Thurmont for food/drink.
Mar 15 (Sat) 10:45 am B-/C+ 31 Lewistown Elementary School
Catoctin Climber II (Shorter)
See 10:00 am ride description for details.
Mar 22 (Sat) 10:00 am C 20-25 Ballenger Creek Middle School
Float into Lilypons
We'll meander along the country roads surrounding south of town. It's not flat,
but there are no steep hills. Rest at Lilypons Water Gardens and check out the water
lilies and koi. We will return and have lunch/brunch at a suitable spot towards the
end of the ride. We will ride as a group and no one will be left behind - guaranteed!
Mar 29 (Sat) 10:00 am D 7/13 Lewistown Elementary School
Pick Your Distance
This ride is for beginners and those who like a short, easy ride. We'll start at
Lewistown Elementary School and head north on some of the quietest and least hilly roads
that Frederick County offers. We will loop back and arrive at the school after seven
miles. Those who wish to can call it quits there. The ride will continue south and loop
around to see the Utica Covered Bridge before arriving at the school for a thirteen-mile ride.
Like the saying goes, "You can pick your friends and you can pick your distance, but you can't
pick your friend's distance."
Apr 18 (Fri) B 65/100 Rose Hill Plaza
Spring Century
Repeat of last fall's century and metric routes, hopefully without the wind. Date and
time are to be finalized so stay tuned. The century and metric starts will be coordinated
so we all ride together.
Please note: Wheel Base, Bicycle Escape and Bicycle Fix rides are not "official" Frederick Pedalers rides and are listed as a courtesy