16 & Over Fun at the BBC Picnic July 19, 2026

The 16 & Over Picnic 2026 Ride Leader Bob Rohlfing called the 14 riders to order at 7:45 am for an orientation before departure.  Mostly Bob said to have fun and be careful before the group rolled out from Taneytown Memorial Park and rode north on Harney Road.  The route was the Russell's Three Taverns 59 miler.  The riders found a slight headwind outbound which was negated by the excellent rotating pulls by Mike, Phil, Matt, Alvaro, Paul, Jeff and others.

  At mile 21 we found Stone Jug, our first and only real hill, slowing and some what splitting the group.  We all regrouped at the rest stop in Biglersville five miles later.  Refreshed and now at the northernmost part of the ride, riders encountered a fine reverse headwind!  At mile 30 the riders sped around the corner of the Russell Tavern where George Washington dined October 23, 1794  (see: Whiskey Rebellion).

  Leader Bob reminded riders of the upcoming stop at the Getteysburg Campground at mile 41.  Most riders stopped, enjoyed ice cream and snacks, and were entertained by young campers on bikes doing wheelies and other tricks.  From there it was a quick return to the Picnic.

  Once again, Bill Blankenship coordinated an excellent ride and Picnic Event for The Baltimore Bicycling Club.

Riders at the Campground stop.

Photos by Paul Hess