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38th Annual Kent County Spring Fling

May 22-25, 2020 Memorial Day Weekend

(3 day option available – Friday to Sunday)

 

Join the Baltimore Bicycling Club on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Eastern Shore for rides from 11 to 100 miles on lightly traveled roads. Routes meander along flat to rolling terrain, through quaint rural towns, and beside scenic rivers. Excellent cycling for all ages and abilities!  Plenty of fun for non-riders too!

Join us for the Perfect Cycling Weekend!

You can’t beat the award-winning cuisine—7 all-you-can-eat meals, wine with dinner, dessert and cordial parties, ice cream social, dancing, music, snacks all day, yoga, pool access, socializing, and much more. Don’t miss the Chestertown Tea Party Festival, just a 10 minute walk from the college. You will love the music, dancing, living history, crafts, and local foods. www.chestertownteaparty.org.

NEW!  Two great destination rides:

Saturday: Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor’s Center. A 33-mile remote start ride that also tours the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Get all three:  history, nature, and wonderful cycling!

Sunday: Ride from the college to the historic Massey Aerodrome. Visit this unique sight—a living airport museum and aircraft collection. After the visit a delicious catered-lunch awaits you at beautiful Worton Park.

The usual rides to Betterton Beach, Rock Hall with lunch on the pier, Centreville, Galena, etc. will be available.  Or ride to the bird sanctuary at Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge to see the soaring osprey.

Convenient location - only 70 miles from Baltimore/DC, 85 miles from Philadelphia, and 170 miles from New York City. We stay on the campus of Washington College in the historic port town of Chestertown, MD. Info on Washington College and Chestertown at www.washcoll.edu.

Check-in:  Friday noon till 10 PM and Saturday 8 AM till 10 AM

Check-out:  Monday by 3 PM   Note:  3-day event ends after the picnic on Sunday.

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • Lodging: Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Standard rooms with two single beds. Men’s and women’s restrooms are accessed from the hall.
Bring your pillow, all linens, towels, & toiletries
Dorm and floor special requests met on a ‘first come-first served’ basis

  • Breakfast: Saturday, Sunday & Monday (4-day option)
  • Picnic on Sunday, brunch on Monday (4-day option)
  • Entertainment and Socials: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Map Packets (ride with a group or on your own) Cue sheets will also be available under ride with GPS
  • College amenities—snacks/pool/game room
  • Yoga: Friday, Saturday & Sunday

 

WHAT’S OPTIONAL:

Friday dinner 6:00-8:00 pm

Massage:  Saturday & Sunday

Optional lodging upgrade to suite:  $60 for the weekend.

·        Western Shore suites:  four single bedrooms, 2 baths, and a living room-kitchenette

·        Harford suites:  four seven-person suites per floor with 2 double rooms and 3 single rooms. Each suite has couches a full refrigerator and microwave.  The building has an elevator.

 

Schedule:

·        Friday: Registration begins at noon. Scheduled rides with leaders will start at 1:30 pm (or do your own ride). Optional buffet dinner (6 - 8 pm) followed by the Ice Cream Social.

·        Saturday: Breakfast; yoga; scheduled rides with leaders; Instructional Ride program; swimming on campus; Chestertown’s historic Tea Party Festival—food, crafts, entertainment, and parade; dinner; dessert and cordial party; Blue Grass music & Square Dancing with live band.

·        Sunday: Breakfast; yoga; scheduled rides with leaders; picnic lunch catered by Washington College (including kosher meats, cold salads, vegan foods).  Check out by 4 PM (after the picnic) for those on the 3 day option

·        Monday: Continental Breakfast; scheduled rides with leaders; Deluxe Brunch; Checkout by 3PM

 

Registration deadlines:

Discounted fee until April 15, 2020

Final deadlines:  Mail in: postmark by May 8, 2020; Online: May 15, 2020

No on-site registration.

 

ONLINE REGISTRATION (no additional fee)

Click for 4 day event- Friday to Monday

Click for 3 day event- Friday to Sunday afternoon

 

Mail in Registration

Click for the 3 or 4 day event

 

Discounts: available Discounted registration fee for groups of 7 or more people. 

Mail in group registration. Pick a name for the group and each person should write the group name on the registration form.  One person should submit the names of all group members.  Contact Bob Carson viaphone 410-828-8604 or KentCountySpringFling@baltobikeclub.org .

 

CANCELLATION POLICY: Refund requests must be received via email or letter.  following fees apply:

·        prior to April 15, 2020 -    $ 30

·        April 16 - April 22, 2020 - $ 50

·        No refunds after April 22, 2020

$40 charge for checks returned by the bank for any reason.

Refund checks will be mailed by the BBC Treasurer after the event.

Questions: send an email  to  KentCountySpringFling@baltobikeclub.org or phone Bob at 410-828-8604

THE BBC’s 2025 INSTRUCTIONAL CYCLING SERIES

 

The Baltimore Bicycling Club’s popular Instructional Cycling Series (ICS) will be returning for its 41st year on May 18, 2025! The series includes 8 weekly sessions between May 18 and July 13, 2025, adjusting for national holidays and/or inclement weather.

 

Focus will be on practical instruction to learn and/or improve group riding including road safety, basic bike maintenance, route navigation using Ride with GPS, and other techniques for safe and efficient cycling.

 

ICS Orientation is May 18, 2025

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: Towson University, 7800 York Road Building, Room 121

 

For details and directions see the flyer on our bike club web site, Baltobikeclub.org. Please register for the ICS orientation by emailing ride.leader.adriana@gmail.com  

 

It is not necessary to be a member of the Baltimore Bicycling Club to participate in this series to learn or improve cycling skills.  Please share this information with friends/family who might be interested in beginning cycling or improving their group cycling skills, and learning about bike safety and maintenance.

BBC's 37th ANNUAL INSTRUCTIONAL CYCLING SERIES

 

Due to the uncertain conditions this year caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, everything that follows is tentative and subject to change.  Please check back at this BBC website for any changes and updates.

 

The BALTIMORE BICYCLING CLUB'S very popular Instructional Cycling Series will begin with a virtual orientation to be held via Zoom on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.  Pre-registration is required in order to receive the Zoom invitation.

This series is offered to anyone over 16 years of age interested in learning the basic skills of cycling, including doing minor road repairs and improving as a rider.  For new riders, we can help you find your best riding level and develop so you can ride on the BBC casual rides by the end of the series.  Experienced riders can meet other BBC members and learn about group riding.  The cycling series will cover both road and recreational trail riding.  And we do have something for faster riders, athletes and charity riders wanting to work on their gearing, cycling techniques and road skills.  We will be maintaining an email list and will use this list to communicate any last-minute instructions.

At the beginning of each ride as well as during any group rest breaks any non-fully-vaccinated participant must wear a mask properly covering their mouth and nose and practice physical distancing.  We will be breaking into small groups for the actual rides.

ORIENTATION– Sunday, May 16, 2021 – Zoom Virtual Session at 10:30 a.m.  During the orientation, we will discuss cycling skills and techniques, bicycles, equipment and clothing and answer any questions about the program.  We will watch a short, informative video on cycling safety and bike handling.

RIDE SCHEDULE– (Note that all rides start at 10:00 a.m., not 10:30)

Sunday, May 23    B&A Trail/BWI Loop from Marley Station Mall.  

NOVICES RIDE! Before this ride, we will demonstrate cycling skills which we will practice on the large parking lot. More experienced riders may join us, but should realize our emphasis will be on helping the newcomers.

 

Sunday, June 6    First Road Ride from Greenspring Station

 

Sunday, June 13  Second Road Ride from Greenspring Station

 

Sunday, June 27  Third Road Ride from Manor Center in Jacksonville

 

Sunday, July 11  Fourth Road Ride from Manor Center in Jacksonville

 

QUESTIONS– 

What kind of bike will I need?  Begin with any bike in reasonably sound condition.  Do not buy a new bike yet; we can help you decide what style and size of bike is right for you.

What is the cost of the instructional orientation and cycling series?  The entire program is FREE. It is open to both club and non-club riders.  BBC membership is not required.  Bring a friend!

Where do I get more information?  For additional information or to get on our email list, contact:

Adriana Pukalski at adrianapukalski@gmail.com or 443 799-4846   

Gordon Peltz at peltzlaw@aol.com or 410 823-0037

Gary Brandon at Rideleader13@gmail.com  or 717 235-3893

Howard Kaplon at hkaplon@towson.edu or 410 484-6955