BBC Picnic July 20, 2025

This year it wasn't rain or shine; it was rain and shine.

The nine rider 16&Over group took one glance at the sky, agreed rain was likely, and rode off doing the Russell’s Three Taverns 59 mile loop.  The rain waned after a wet 30 minutes.  The group rolled fast with a tailwind, only to be challenged by the climb over Stone Jug.  Return from Biglerville featured some impressive cloudscapes with mountain views.  A fine ride followed by a fine picnic!

Ride leaders and riders for the 38 and 27 mile routes were studying the weather app radar to make an informed decision about when to head out.  With a high level of confidence that the rain would cease at 9 am, the rides were postponed allowing the riders on the 38 and 27 mile routes to depart under almost sunny skies.  The roads dried quickly and the weather turned into a fine day for all.

Read more: BBC Picnic 2025

Spokes, Sunshine, and Smiles in Chestertown

Eager bicyclists gathered in Chestertown, Maryland for a wonderful, long weekend of cycling, entertainment, food, and lots of socializing.  Let’s talk about the riding! The level-to-rolling terrain, lightly trafficked roads, wide shoulders, beautiful farmland, picturesque small towns, and lovely water views all made for great cycling.

Read more: Chesterstown 2025

BBC Season Opener

 Breezy - with Bicycles and Bagels

A breezy day, with Northwest winds, didn’t deter the hearty group of BBC cyclists. All were eager to ride on this Spring Sunday in Taneytown. There was a lot to draw people to this annual BBC event to enjoy the quiet country roads of Maryland and southern PA. Two routes of 46 and 41 miles went to Thurmont, and two routes of 38 and 27 miles went to Littlestown.

After the ride, the riders enjoyed a much-welcomed lunch of delicious bagels with many toppings, fruit, and a variety of big cookies for dessert.

Events like this don’t happen without dedicated volunteers! We’d like to extend a big thank you to ride leaders Adriana Pukalski, John McCauley, Bob Rohlfing, and Gene Young. Ellen Hochman and Steve Zeldin also helped to make the event a success. Thanks Volunteers!

Lots of socializing, good food, and wonderful early-season riding add up to a fun day. Hope you can make the most of the warmer days to get out on some club rides. See you at the BBC Picnic on July 20 in Taneytown for more great riding, socializing, and post-ride food!

John & Jane Cole, Gloria Epstein  -  Event Leaders

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Let Us Not Forget!

Baltimore Bicycling Club
5th ANNUAL SEASON OPENER
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025
TANEYTOWN MEMORIAL PARK
Mark your calendars for this club event to usher in the 2025 season.
Four scenic, low traffic, mostly rolling terrain rides will be available.
Choice of 27, 38, 41, or 46 mile routes with leaders!

See the BBC Calendar for Ride Details!

RSVP by April 10th for Post-ride social (bagels, matzah, condiments & fruits). FREE for BBC Members. Please let Gloria Epstein know if you plan to stay after the ride: carlglo@verizon.net; (h) 410-665-3012; (c) 410-236-2129.

Posted by:  BBC President

Proposed eBike Title/Registration Bill

In case you aren’t aware, there is a Maryland bill that will be heard on January 22nd that will require ebikes have a certificate of title, registration, and insurance.

Please contact your local Maryland State Senator and State Delegate and ask that they oppose this bill. You can also submit written testimony why you oppose the passage of this legislation.

You can read more about the bill here.

Here is a link to the actual text of the bill.

“Requires an electric bicycle to be titled and registered by the Motor Vehicle Administration; requiring an application for a certificate of title and registration for an electric bicycle to be submitted electronically; requiring an owner of an electric bicycle to maintain certain security; authorizing an insurer to exclude certain benefits from a policy for electric bicycles; and generally relating to the titling and registration of, and insurance for, electric bicycles”

Nigel Samaroo, Advocacy Committee Chair

Read more: Proposed eBike Bill