Ride Schedule
May 2008
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.
Recurring Rides
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 15-30 Utica District Park
Utica Park & Ride
** Ride of Silence listed below replaces the regular Wednesday Night Ride for May 21st **
We'll try some new routes along with the old favorites on this
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.
Thursdays 6:15 pm Utica District Park
Basic Bicycling Classes
The dates are May 1, 8, 15 and 22 and will begin at about 6:15 pm and end
about 8 pm.
Each session will consist of approximately an hour of class
instruction followed by a road 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.
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.
Contact the shop in advance for more information.
http://www.wheelbasebikes.com or 301-663-9288
Non-Recurring Rides
May 4 (Sun) 8:45 am C+ 40+
Woodsboro Community Park
The Recovery Ride
I am one of a number of us in the FPBC who have had their cycling
interrupted by either some surgical/medical procedure, or a serious injury. Since
many of us are in various forms of being back in the saddle again, I thought it
might be nice if we all got together to celebrate our recoveries with a friendly
ride through some fun and beautiful terrain, not too difficult so that those of
us [myself included] who are just recently back to cycling can truly enjoy
themselves, as well as the comradery of friends who love cycling. So, I am
going to lead a Recovery Ride.
This ride to start at the Woodsboro Community Park, and will begin by going up
MD-550, down Bennie Duncan Rd, and through Walkersville, and then through the 3
covered bridges [via Thurmont]. And we will also enjoy the LeGore stone bridge.
This ride will be gently flowing over gradual semi-flat terrain, with a hill or
two to give us a challenge. And we should all enjoy gliding southbound on MD-194
into Woodsboro at the finish. Everyone is invited. I hope to see many of you at
the ride.
May 16 (Fri) 7:15 am All 2 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.
Get more info at http://www.waba.org/events/btwd/index.php
May 17 (Sat) 6:00 am B+ 181 Monocacy Middle School
Big Honkin' Ride - 181 Miles of Joy
We have route lengths of 181, 114, 95, 69, and 43. The 181 goes to Thurmont,
Fairfield, Shippensburg, Newville, Bloserville, Mt. Holly Springs, East Berlin, New Oxford,
Bonneauville, Thurmont and home. All rides are very hilly. Numerous rest stops are
available. Due to the length of this ride, we will be pushing along at a pace of about
15 mph overall (climbs included). Contact the leader if you are interested in any of
these rides. Lights are recommended for the 181-miler. Maps and cue sheets will be provided.
May 17 (Sat) 10:30 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.
May 21 (Wed) 6:45 pm All 10 Thomas Johnson Middle School
Ride of Silence
** This ride replaces the regular Wednesday Night Ride for May 21 **
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 25 (Sun) 9:15 am B-/C+ 65 Silo Hill Parkway
Recovery Metric
Join Vicki and Bill for a repeat of last September's metric century (when neither of
us could ride). First stop will be a short one for drinks in McSherrystown at 27
miles. Longer sit-down stop in Littlestown at Dutterer's Restaurant or Subway at
35 miles. Last stop in Taneytown Sheetz at mile 54. A couple of hills, but we'll
be taking it gently. Leaders will be on a tandem, so downhills and flats will be
a bit quicker, but we'll wait at turns to regroup.
Please note: Wheel Base and Bicycle Escape rides are not "official" Frederick Pedalers rides and are listed as a courtesy